From community service organizations, to singing in First Presbyterian Church, to giving the speech at Opening Convocation, life at Mary Baldwin College is enriched by involvement in a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Learn here about those opportunities — in 140 characters or less.
ACADEMIC AND CAREER
All Things Considered promotes an active intellectual environment by fostering understanding among students of different academic disciplines.
American Chemical Society gives those into chemistry and related disciplines a chance to mix social functions and educational opportunities.
Advisor: Karl Zachary
Baldwin Health Care Executives have a passion for health-care and wellness and network with executives at local, state, and national levels.
Advisor: Steven Mosher
Psychology Club provides students interested in a psychology career ways to get involved and volunteer in the local communities.
Sociology Club is service, community involvement, and peer-mentoring that leads to graduate studies and occupational experience.
Advisor: Carey Usher
Student Virginia Education Association connects future educators with teachers through local projects, professional organizations, and more.
Advisor: Lowell Lemons
Students in Free Enterprise is about learning to lead, collaborating as a team, and communicating within business models.
Advisor: Janet Ewing
ARTS AND PERFORMANCE
Anointed Voices of Praise is a student-directed, traveling music ministry of traditional and contemporary gospel music.
Director: Andrea Cornett-Scott
Baldwin Charm is an a cappella group that specializes in pop music.
Director: Rachel Quagliariello
Greater Things Dance Ministry is a student-choreographed liturgical dance ministry that promotes spiritual growth through movement.
Advisor: Andrea Cornett-Scott
Kuumba Players explore, express, and celebrate African-American life through theatre.
Advisor: Andrea Cornett-Scott
Ladies of Elegance is a student performance arts group that specializes in step, flags and twirling.
Advisor: Andrea Cornett-Scott
Madrigal Singers is an a capella group for those who enjoy performing chamber music.
Director: Jolene Flory
Mary Baldwin College Choir is a collective of soloist-caliber vocalists who share the joy of music in concert, at campus events, and on tour.
Director: David Tate
MBC Performing Dance Group explores many different dance forms and participates on and off campus year round.
Advisor: Irene Sarnelle
The MBC Theatre offers all thespians, experienced or not, hands-on practice, whether on stage or off, in MBC productions.
www.mbc.edu/arts/theatre.php
Student Fine Arts Association students help host on-campus gallery receptions and lectures by nationally known arts pros.
Advisor: Jim Sconyers
Made up of cadets and non-cadets, the VWIL Marching Band participates in parades, honor ceremonies, and special celebrations.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Amnesty International helps with the worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all.
Campus Girl Scouts volunteer with local Girl Scout troops to assist with activities such as fundraising and cookie sales.
Circle K (sponsored by Kiwanis International) is for those who believe in acts of kindness through service on campus and in the community.
Colleges Against Cancer is students dedicated to educating the community about American Cancer Society initiatives, research, and advocacy.
Advisors: Christina Daniel and Roderic Owen
Habitat for Humanity rallies to help families in need build or renovate homes in the area and raise funds for Habitat projects.
Advisors: James Gilman and Carey Usher
Mary Baldwin Global Initiative/Women for Women raises awareness of human trafficking around the world, working with the Clinton Global Initiative University.
MBC Earth brings awareness of the threats to planet Earth and stands in support of the animals that inhabit it.
Soles4Souls is dedicated to helping those in need by collecting and distributing gently worn shoes.
Yellow Ribbon Project raises awareness for American soldiers by writing letters, sending care packages, and having speakers come to campus.
CULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL
African Student Kollective is a group of women who embrace African culture and share their experiences with the greater college community.
Animanga: Asian Culture Club is for those who enjoy Asian culture and revel in the anime comics.
Black Student Alliance is African-American sisters supporting one another, with willingness to share their culture with the MBC community.
Caribbean Student Association shares stories and traditions of Caribbean, South American, Central American, and African cultures.
COSMOS: International Club for international students and those interested in world cultures.
Advisor: Daniel Metraux
Latinas Unidas unite Latina sisters and other students interested in Latin-American culture.
Advisor: Andrea Cornett-Scott
Minority Clubs United promotes coalition-building and cultural awareness for minority student organizations and students of color.
Sisters Out Understanding and Loving Sisters is a safe, accepting, confidential org for those interested in feminist/gay/bisexual/lesbian issues.
Advisor: Kathy McCleaf
EVENT-PLANNERS
Baldwin Program Board brings entertainment to campus with movies, comedians, magic shows, and other artistic events.
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Residence Hall Association plans social events for each residence halls and keeps tabs on any repairs that may be needed.
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Weekend of Welcome planners are the students that every freshman meets. They are campus greeters and help new students move in.
FAITH AND SPIRITUALITY
Baldwin Christian Ministries is a group of Christian women growing in their faith through fellowship on campus and connections to the colleges and universities along Interstate 81.
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Campus Crusade, open to all Christian denominations, seeks chances to study and discuss the Bible, worship, and pray in a group setting.
Advisor: Roberta Palmer
Catholic Campus Ministry allows Catholic students ways to enrich their lives through spiritual, social, and service events.
LEADERSHIP
Commuter Students Association helps commuter students network, find a place to relax, and join in the MBC experience.
President’s Society members lead campus tours, host prospective students, and support certain special events and marketing activities.
Advisor: Roberta Palmer
Spencer Society is a select group of students who raise money for the Annual Fund during fall and spring phonathon calls to alums.
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Student Alumnae/i Relations Society’s goal is the positive promotion of MBC and increase student awareness of the Alumnae/i Association.
Advisor: Angela Cline
Student Government Association is responsible for the governing the student community and is based in the principles of the honor system.
Advisor: Lisa Wells
POLITICAL
College Democrats and College Republicans give members opportunities to work for their party and learn about the political process.
Democrats’ Advisor: Laura van Assendelft
Republicans’ Advisor: Carey Usher
SPORTS (NON-VARSITY)
Mary Baldwin Cheerleading members make up the cheer squad that participates at home games.
Club Sports range from dance, to field hockey, to swimming, and offer opportunities for competition and participation on the club level.
The Fencing Club is open to all students, faculty, and staff and competes in USFA tournaments and intercollegiate matches.
Advisor: Jeremy West
The Riding Club team participates in Intercollegiate Horse Show Assoc. (IHSA) Zone 4, Region 2, which is made up of teams from 12 colleges in the area including the UVA, JMU, Bridgewater, and W&L. More info is available athttp://www.greygablesfarmva.com/#!riding.
Advisor: Lydia Petersson
