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Amnesty International – A nonprofit organization whose goal is to create awareness of human rights violations in an effort to help those suffering from them. |
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Anthropology Club – This club exposes students to theoretical and practical perspectives that guide the study of anthropology, and examine its relevance to culture. Frequently hosts speakers and send members on conference trips. |
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Art Club – The Art Club is open to all students interested in the study or practice of art and offers free figure drawing sessions. Currently working on erecting a permanent student art gallery in the Student Center where students can both exhibit work and curate shows. |
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CANDIES – CANDIES is an organization created to provide parties hosted in on-campus venues. CANDIES also co-hosts many cross-cultural events with other clubs. |
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CASTL: Community for Alternative Spirtuality, Traditions and Lifestyles –CASTL is a group for students interested in the discussion, education and tolerance of alternative traditions, lifestyles, and spiritualities. These include Pagan, Eastern, Native American, and any combination of practices which support self, earth, and spiritual connection and awareness. Meetings consists of Q&As, Events, Lecture topics, Divination and Meditation workshops, promotion of tolerance, and media discussions. The group acts as an arena for discovery and awareness and does not adhere to any specific religious doctrine. |
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Comic Book Liberation Army (CBLA) – CBLA welcomes individuals who find comfort in graphic novels and other comic arts. Responsible for the comic book section in the Purchase College Library and creators of the annual Poorchoice Magazine, a collection of Purchase comic artists. |
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Dance Dance Revolution Club — DDR Club is where you can learn how to play the game, improve your skills competitively, participate in tournaments, and work toward buying DDR machines for the Student Center. |
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DIY Fashion Club — A club dedicated to finding your own sense of style while being cost effective and environmental friendly. Make your own clothes and accessories from recycled fabric, thrift store finds, and other found materials and create your own sense of style. The club will feature weekly tutorials on a new pattern or DIY ideas and will promote discussion of new concepts for fashion and how people want to dress. It will be a creative outlet for anyone who wants to dress how they want to dress. |
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Economics Club — An organization in which students have the opportunity to learn about the workings of economics both on and off campus, and meet new people with common interests. Prominent speakers give lectures on capitalism, globalization, marketing, and finance, but also on topics that hit closer to home such as managing credit cards, dealing with student loan payments and much more relating to everyday student life. |
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Film Society – A club devoted to the study and discussion of film as an art form. Often features screenings of rare, out of print, or foreign films in various on-campus venues as well as hosting lectures with well-known speakers. |
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Fusion Christian Fellowship – A chapter of the nationwide organization which promotes awareness of Christianity on-campus, and offers Christian-orientated events, services and other religious resources. Hosts workshops, speakers and musical performances. |
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Gamers United – A venue wherein the large college gaming community can meet to discuss and play their favorite games, and enjoy the best possible gaming experience. Includes console, role-playing, board, and more. |
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Union (GLBTU) – An organization that provides support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students as well as spreads knowledge of GLBT issues to the campus community. |
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Hillel – Chapter of the nationwide organization to build relations among students on-campus and raise awareness about Jewish culture and customs. Last year, Hillel hosted weekly Shabbat dinner as well as a variety of other activities. |
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Latinos Unidos – Strives to advocate awareness of Latino issues on campus as well as in our own communities and around the world. Coordinates several Latin events for all students throughout the year, including Tropical Christmas. |
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Literary Society – This club was created to bring literature and a love of literature to campus and to make it accessible to the entire community in the form of speakers, readings, and interactive activities. |
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Organization of African People In the Americas (OAPIA) – This organization aims to create a fun-filled environment balanced by deep, philosophical discussions on issues pertinent to bettering the lives of African descended Peoples and improving conditional standards of the communities from which we come and live. OAPIA aims to assist and retain students of African descent and/or belonging to the African Diaspora. |
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Official Guild of Role-playing Enthusiasts (OGRE) – Enjoy swinging large foam weapons at your friends? OGRE is a club which facilitates ongoing LARPs (Live Action Role-play) on campus as well as uniting students who share a common interest in role-playing in any medium. |
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Philosophy Scoiety – The Philosophy Society is designed to bring guest lecturers to discuss various philosophical concerns and encourage dialogue between the students. |
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Pre-Med Club – A club for students planning on entering into a career in the medical field. Closely connected to School of Natural Sciences, the club hosts lectures featuring speakers and weekly lunch meetings. |
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Psychology Club – Serves the student community with lectures, workshops, and general interest meetings related to psychology, graduate school, and more. |
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Purchase Environmental Activists (P.E.A.) – Encourages environmental sustainability throughout campus through education, activities and community outreach. PEA also works with other campus organizations to host campus cleanups and participates in Arbor Day. Look for their biggest event, Sustainable Living Week during Earth month in April! |
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PUSH: Ideas into Action – PUSH is a club that aims to promote key social principles via major events with multicultural speakers and performers, and through community education and programs. |
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RhymeBook — RhymeBook is a safe space for musicians, poets, and various artisans to express themselves freely and openly like a Rhymebook, sketchpad, or journal, to share ideas, networking with each other, and develop strong bonds within the Purchase community. |
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Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) – Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) is a club with the intention of raising awareness about Caribbean culture. The club frequently hosts events showcasing live dance and music, food and workshops. |
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SPAC (SUNY Purchase Anime Club) – A club established to provide insight and appreciation for Japanese animation and culture. Discussions centered around what ways anime illustrates Japanese attitudes toward social and political issues. Hosts weekly anime screenings. |
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U.S.A.S. (United Students Against Sweatshops) – Description Coming Soon! |
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Women's Coalition - Description Coming Soon! |
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| Services - [Top] |
Alternative Clinic – A women’s clinic specifically geared toward providing a women’s safe space on-campus as well as sexual health care, informational resources, free condoms, lube, and pregnancy and STD testing, among other services. |
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The Brick — The Brick is Purchase’s official webzine which provides the campus community with a constantly updated and immediately available source of information. Reports on campus and local events, student issues, and entertainment while offering editorials and commentary on a multimedia site. |
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The Co-op – The Co-op is located above the Dining Hall, and is run completely by student volunteers. It serves as a space for hanging out as well as programming. A selection of delicious 25-cent fair trade teas and coffees are offered, as well as vegan foods. Volunteer for a three hour shift, or just chill out. |
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The Independent – A weekly publication which prints student editorials, news articles, arts reviews and pictures. Features the infamous “Backpage” which allows students to submit one-liners. |
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Purchase Alternative Service Trips (PAST) – PAST provides unique service trips where students are immersed into communities of need. Previous trips have included rebuilding New Orleans and working with people living with HIV and AIDS in Philadelphia, PA. |
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Purchase Television (PTV) – Purchase Television offers student internships and the opportunity to work in a TV studio editing, producing, and filming events and programs. Start your own show or submit video art! Tune into channel 69 on-campus. |
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Student Art Gallery — Located in the Student Center, the student-run Gallery offers space for campus artists (regardless of major) to showcase their work. |
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The Student Center — Affectionately known as the Stood, it provides a space for student events and recreation. Complete with a stage that welcomes campus bands and national acts, as well as ping-pong, pool, and all the old-school arcade games you could want. Students are hired to work shifts. |
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The Submission – An interdisciplinary works journal that features the creative endeavors of the Purchase College community. Included in each addition are works of fiction, poetry, play/screenwriting and the visual arts. |
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Tech Services — Supplies equipment and trained student technicians to provide expert sound quality at the numerous weekly student events. |
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WPSR Radio Station – Purchase College’s official radio station. Students are able to host their own shows, be a DJ or simply get involved. Broadcasting out of the student center, all students are invited to listen to 1610 AM! |
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