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Florissant Valley Student Clubs and Organizations
Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

 

ABOUT BUSINESS OFFICE: US AND TECHNOLOGY (A.B.O.U.T.) CLUB
"A.B.O.U.T." is established for the expressed purpose of encouraging students to connect with industry early in their studies, as well as a creating an environment for peer-to-peer social networking with business and information technology students. Active membership shall be limited to persons officially connected with the St. Louis Community College, as currently registered students, faculty, or staff.

Advisors:
Phyllis Davis  pdavis@stlcc.edu  314-513-4042
Stacey G. Hollins  shollins4@stlcc.edu  314-513-4556

ACCOUNTING CLUB
The purpose of the Accounting Club at the Florissant Valley campus of STLCC is to provide a social setting for students to expand their educational and social boundaries through peer interaction, professional engagements, help raise awareness on moral and ethical issues, and community service by exploring the field of accounting education and career possibilities.

Advisors:
Elida Kraja  ekraja@stlcc.edu  314-513-4568

BIOTECHNOLOGY CLUB
The purpose of the club is to provide opportunities for members to develop skills and abilities needed to enter and advance in careers related to the application of biotechnology as it is used in agriculture, national resources, medicine, and other areas of life science research. The club is associated on a state and national level with the Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS). Currently all local, state, and national PAS dues are paid through fundraising efforts of the club. Guest speakers from the life science community give presentations at the meetings and the club is active with social events and travel to PAS and other industry related conferences and workshops. Anyone interested in life sciences is welcome.

Advisors:
Teri Hacker  thacker@stlcc.edu  314-513-4882
Virginia Naumann  vnaumann@stlcc.edu  314-513-4399
Kevin Toal  ktoal@stlcc.edu  314-513-4886
Aundrea Warren  alwarren@stlcc.edu  314-513-4913

BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BSA)
The purpose of this organization is to bring the students and community of St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley a more visible and meaningful sense of unity, trust, and cohesiveness. It is also the purpose of the organization to channel the specific needs of the Black student populace to the Student Government Association (SGA).

Advisors:
Keith Sayles  ksayles@stlcc.edu  314-513-4519
Brandon Davis bdavis229@stlcc.edu  314-513-4011
Victoria Harris vharris72@stlcc.edu  314-513-4218

CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
More friends, more experiences and more meaningful relationships, more, much more… That’s what everyone wants out of college and life; through weekly Bible studies, monthly parties, retreats, conferences and summer projects. Campus Crusade for Christ fosters community for students to connect with God and with one another.  Get more out of college. Get more out of life. Way more.

Advisors:
Mark Taylor  mltaylor@stlcc.edu  314-513-4417

CHESS CLUB
The chess club provides recreational and competitive opportunities for beginning to advanced players for all backgrounds.

Advisors:
James Gillespie  jgillespie@stlcc.edu  314-513-4284
Wendell Covington  wcovington@stlcc.edu  314-513-4251

CHEMISTRY CLUB
The purpose of the Club shall be to afford an opportunity for students interested in chemistry and chemical technology to become better acquainted, to provide educational experiences for student members, and to foster a professional spirit among its members.

Advisors:
Donna Friedman  dfriedman@stlcc.edu  314-513-4388
John Hope  jhope4@stlcc.edu  314-513-4055
Adrienne Mazdra  amazdra@stlcc.edu  314-513-4035
Sue Saum  ssaum@stlcc.edu  314-513-4808
Sam Tremont  stremont@stlcc.edu  314-513-4386

DEAF COMMUNICATIONS CLUB (DCS)
The purpose of this organization is to support and encourage DCS students by providing additional learning opportunities not available in the classroom. The DCS club provides an awareness of opportunities to connect students with the Deaf Community in a variety of settings.  Members cultivate social skills including friendship, organization, networking, management, communication, expression and professional growth.  To promote growing the Interpreting field and an awareness of Deaf Culture, the DCS Club opens its workshops and social events to members and non-members including, but not limited to, DCS alumni and interpreters.

Advisors:
Tom Flynn  tflynn@stlcc.edu  314-513-4122

DEAF STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (D.S.A.)
The purpose of D.S.A. is to provide an accessible environment that meets the needs of the deaf student population by offering educational, recreational, cultural, and leadership opportunities for the members. D.S.A. will focus on issues important to Deaf students and work to assure that deaf students’ interests are represented at St. Louis Community College.

Advisors:
Regina Driskill  rdriskill@stlcc.edu  314-513-4550
Amy Miller  agmiller@stlcc.edu  314-513-4570

ECOLOGY CLUB
The purpose of Eco Club is to preserve, conserve and restore the Earth to a healthy and sustainable state by empowering members with information to change current habits to the most environmentally friendly ones as well as communicate this information to others.

Advisors:
Brian Bozek  bbozek@stlcc.edu  314-513-4856

FINE ARTS CLUB
The purpose of the Fine Arts Club is to make a place for student initiated dialogue on art and art practices (i.e. galleries, presentation of work, funding, selling, curation, showing), to promote a community here at the college that is literate in art, and to connect students of like interest in order to foster greater opportunities in terms of career and intellectual resources.

Advisors:
Michael Quintero  mquintero@stlcc.edu  314-513-4375

FLORISSANT VALLEY COLLEGE DEMOCRATS
The purpose of the Florissant Valley College Democrats is to advance a thorough understanding of the democratic process and to encourage students to become active members of the political process.  Florissant Valley College Democrats are committed to civil rights and civil liberties for all, strong families and communities, and the protection of the environment.

Advisors:
Linda H. Collins  lcollins95@stlcc.edu  314-513-4117
Diane Foster  drfoster@stlcc.edu  314-513-4086

FOREIGN LANGAUAGES CLUB
The goal of the Foreign Languages Club is to promote an interest in foreign languages and cultural awareness through activities in school and beyond, and to teach students to appreciate the interrelated global community in which we live and work.

Advisors:
Kelly Mueller  kmueller@stlcc.edu  314-513-4136

FRIENDLY COLORS
Friendly Colors is an organization dedicated to respecting human diversity and promoting awareness, acceptance, and understanding of the issues of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders.  All GLBT students and their allies are welcome to attend meetings.

Advisors:
Jeff Papier  jpapier@stlcc.edu  314-513-4510
Glenna Wentworth  gwentworth@stlcc.edu  314-513-4272

FUTURE TEACHERS ORGANIZATION
The purpose of this organization is to enrich the overall quality of the education of those students enrolled in the General Studies/Teacher Education option through assembly of the majors who are interested in working collectively to become teachers.

Advisors:
Mark Taylor  mltaylor@stlcc.edu  314-513-4417
Carol Lupardus  clupardus@stlcc.edu  314-513-4411

GENSHIKEN (Japanese Pop Culture)
Genshiken is interested in Japanese animation (anime), graphic novels (manga), and pop culture. We also explore the art, conventions, and culture of Japan. Members discuss and share their experiences, opinions, and views on these aspects, as well discuss how the Japanese have influenced us and how we may have influenced them.

Advisors:
Paul Nygard pnygard@stlcc.edu  314-513-4419

GLOBAL CLASSROOM
The Global Classroom club's purpose is to provide a structure for student participation in the Florissant Valley Global Studies Learning Community and promote extracurricular educational opportunities for Florissant Valley students interested in studying culture and travel. Possible activities include studying the language, culture, and cuisine of selected geographic locations, visiting area cultural events and sites, participation in global education activities and social activities, and collaborating with the faculty learning community in international study and travel.

Advisors:
Jeanne Florini  jflorini@stlcc.edu  314-513-4378
Chris Stephens  cstephens@stlcc.edu  314-513-4289

GRAPHIC ARTS ASSOCIATION
The Graphic Arts Association is an organization committed to providing students interested in illustration, animation, and graphic design the opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities related to graphic design. While participating in field trips to various graphic design and illustration studios in St. Louis and in other cities, the organization works on community outreach projects, fundraisers and campus projects to gain real-world experiences.

Advisors:
Derek Bauman  dbauman@stlcc.edu  314-513-4641
Julia Jenner  jjenner@stlcc.edu  314-513-4367

HUMAN SERVICES CLUB
The Human Services Club provides students interested in the human services field with opportunities to express themselves collectively regarding mental health and social service issues.

Advisors:
Howard Rosenthal  hrosenthal@stlcc.edu  314-513-4709

INTERNATIONAL CLUB
The International Student Club promotes intercultural awareness, acceptance, and appreciation through various exchanges, activities, and opportunities available to the Florissant Valley students and the larger community.

Advisors:
James Carrawell  jcarrawell@stlcc.edu  314-513-4124
Joseph Cooper  jcooper188@stlcc.edu  314-513-4324
Jeannette Fonseca  jfonseca@stlcc.edu  314-513-4324
Susan McKnight  smcknight@stlcc.edu  314-513-4237

MASS COMMUNICATION CLUB
The purpose of the Mass Communications Club shall be to promote the study of mass media throughout the campus and the community. Through electronic, print, and digital media, the Mass Communications Club will seek to enrich the experience and lives of our students, faculty and staff by submitting newsworthy articles to The Forum, discussing timely events on KCFV Radio 89.5, streaming in real-time video via the Internet, and by televising events through the TV station located on the Florissant Valley Campus. The Mass Communications Club will also help students learn about the media industry by providing access to information and professionals in the field through on campus presentations and events and field trips.

Advisors:
Steve Bai  sbai@stlcc.edu  314-513-4475
Ellen McCloskey  emccloskey@stlcc.edu  314-513-4089
Renee Thomas-Woods  rthomaswoods@stlcc.edu  314-513-4465

NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY
The National Broadcasting Society chapter is a social and service organization designed to acquaint students who share broadcasting interests. Anyone interested in broadcasting is welcome. The Florissant Valley Chapter is associated with the national organization.
www.nbs-aerho.org

Advisors:
Tim Gorry  tgorry@stlcc.edu  314-513-4463

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE)  Chapter 1540
NSBE is a nationally recognized organization open to all students whose mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.  With over 35,000 members, NSBE is one of the largest student-governed organizations in the country. This chapter, the first community college chapter to receive a NSBE charter, is dedicated to increasing academic success, retention, and transfer rates of engineering students. Membership is open to all STLCC students.

Advisors:
Jessica du Maine  jdumaine@stlcc.edu  314-513-4814
Terrence Freeman  tfreeman@stlcc.edu  314-513-4813
Genesis Steele  gsteele@stlcc.edu  314-513-4754

PERFORMING ARTS CLUB
The Performing Arts Club promotes extracurricular educational opportunities for Florissant Valley students interested in speech, drama, visual arts, dance, and music. While some students choose to participate in campus plays, concerts, and speech /communications activities, others participate out of mutual interest as audience members. Activities include going to plays, concerts, museums, and educational films in the St. Louis area, competing in intercollegiate speech and drama tournaments, social activities, and an annual trip to a major cultural city (e.g. Chicago, NYC).

Advisors:
Chris Stephens  cstephens@stlcc.edu  314-513-4289

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY – PI KAPPA Local Chapter
www.ptk.org
The mission of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two Year College is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and 12 credit hours of college level courses are automatically sent invitations to membership each spring and fall semester. After joining, students must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. Over 35 million dollars in scholarships are available each year to members of Phi Theta Kappa.

Advisors:
Jeanne Florini  jflorini@stlcc.edu  314-513-4378

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The Photography club is open to all students who have an interest in this ever changing/evolving visual medium. Students explore the medium through photo shoots, student run exhibitions and gallery visits. The club also plays an active role in the college community, as well as, the larger North County community by sponsoring/participating in such events as: Get Out the Vote, Wall Paint, Red Cross Adult Day Care Photographic Project, the Old Town Florissant Festival, and collaborations on exhibitions with other local institutions of higher learning.

Advisors:
Janice Nesser-Chu  jnesser@stlcc.edu  314-513-4861
Drew Foster  dafoster@stlcc.edu  314-513-4224
Roxanne Phillips  rmphillips@stlcc.edu  314-513-4375

POETRY CLUB
The purpose of this organization shall be to enrich the overall quality of the poetry experience of those students enrolled in St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. Our objectives are to bring poets together to share their own poems, poetry, and ideas during regular meetings and to provide opportunities for campus and public readings.

Advisors:
Katy Gordon  kgordon@stlcc.edu  314-513-4438
Tim Layton  tlayton@stlcc.edu  314-513-4918
Richard Newman  rnewman@stlcc.edu  314-513-4131
Regina Popper  rpopper@stlcc.edu  314-513-4763

RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB
The purpose of this organization is to teach people how to solve the Rubik’s Cube and other cube puzzles.  Meetings are held to teach beginners the algorithms needed to solve cubes. The Cubers also share speed-cubing techniques, cube lubrication secrets, and advanced algorithms.  There are also competitions.

Advisors:
Rick Pescarino  rpescarino@stlcc.edu  314-513-4846
Amy Sherwin  absherwin@stlcc.edu  314-513-4315

SERVICE CLUB
The Service Club is a group of action-minded students interested in serving their community while not being enrolled in a service-learning class. Students organize events to help such agencies as Habitat for Humanity, Ebenezer Food Pantry, and Crisis Nursery. In doing so, they develop leadership, organizing, and critical-thinking skills, and have fun together too! Membership is open to any currently-enrolled student at Florissant Valley.

Advisors:
Diane Foster  drfoster@stlcc.edu  314-513-4086

SOCIAL JUSTICE CLUB (SJC)
The purpose of the Social Justice Club is to educate and empower students, as well as to provide awareness information to our campus and local community regarding social justice issues, and finally, to connect our campus with our larger community, including local, national, and global activists and advocacy efforts regarding human rights. We believe that we have the energy and willingness to eradicate extreme injustice!

Advisors:
Annie Wagganer  awagganer3@stlcc.edu  314-513-4337
LaRhonda Wilson  llwilson@stlcc.edu  314-513-4390

STATIC NOISE STEP TEAM
The purpose of the Static Noise Step Team is to create an energetic atmosphere of unity and creativity through stepping. Additionally, the team was established to promote diversity and bridge the gap between cultures through entertainment. Static Noise will demonstrate teamwork and cooperation through stepping with one sound, participating in community service and co-partnering with other campus clubs/organizations. The team and its individual members represent our goal for diversity, celebrating individual differences and unique backgrounds.

Advisors:
Wendell Covington  wcovington@stlcc.edu  314-513-4251
Dobbie Herrion  dherrion@stlcc.edu  314-513-4639
Rachel Martin  rmartin254@stlcc.edu  314-513-4467
Patti Miinch  pmiinch@stlcc.edu  314-513-4728
Susan Serns  sserns@stlcc.edu  314-513-4446

STLCC-FV ST. LOUIS STEM SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION
The purpose of the St. Louis STEM Scholarship Organization is to provide opportunities for members to develop skills and abilities needed to enter and advance in careers related to the application of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines. These disciplines include, singly and in combination: Biotechnology; Chemical Technology; Computer Science; Engineering Science; Engineering Technology; Mathematics.

Advisors:
Teri Hacker  thacker@stlcc.edu  314-513-4882
Eilene Lyons  elyons@stlcc.edu  314-513-4385
Patricia Suess  psuess@stlcc.edu  314-513-4852
Rich Unger  runger@stlcc.edu  314-513-4319

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (SNA)
Monthly meetings will feature guest speakers and will attempt to provide an awareness of the latest developments and opportunities in health-related fields. The Florissant Valley SNA is an active member of the Missouri Nursing Student Association (MONSA).

Advisors:
Janis Aiello  jaiello6@stlcc.edu  314-513-4318
Margaret Oney  money@stlcc.edu  314-513-4316

TOLKIEN ADVENTURE COMMUNITY
The Tolkien Adventure Community is an organization dedicated to the contemplation, discussion and enjoyment of all things associated in some way with the fantastic and mythic universe created by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. The fellowship is open to all those affiliated with St. Louis Community College who seek access to the world of fantasy inspired by Middle-earth, be it through literature, Inkling studies, film, gaming, or travel.

Advisors:
Paul Nygard  pnygard@stlcc.edu  314-513-4419