Student Clubs & Organizations

The of Student Life & Development coordinates student activities clubs and organizations, associations, the academicOffice departments, and other administrative units.  Clubs, organizations, and associations who plan activities are required to utilize the college services and resources through the Office of Student Life & Development.

COMMONS, formerly referred to as Club Hours, are observed on the following days and times:

  1. Monday, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
  2. Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

ADAFI: The Voice of Medgar Evers College

  1. E-mail:    adafi@mec.cuny.edu

ADAFI, Medgar Evers College's campus-based news publication, is a vital bridge of communication between faculty, staff, students, other CUNY institutions, and the general community. Its goal is to bring the news in its most realistic, reliable, dynamic, and sometimes controversial form.

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

  1. E-mail:    aaf@mec.cuny.edu

The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. We accomplish this through a unique atmosphere that supports professional development of AAF members attending MEC. It also provides an opportunity to achieve valuable marketing experiences as well as networking with professional and fellow AAF members.

American Marketing Association (AMA)

  1. E-mail:    ama@mec.cuny.edu

The Medgar Evers College Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association’s focus is to empower marketing students through information, education, relationships, and resources that will enrich their professional development and careers.

Armed Forces Club (f.k.a. Veterans Club)

  1. E-mail:    mecafc@mec.cuny.edu

MEC Armed Forces Club’s facilitates veteran involvement on the Medgar Evers College campus. It also brings awareness to the college community of the vital roles of veterans thru social events and programs.

Association for Computer Machinery (ACM)

  1. E-mail:    acm@mec.cuny.edu

Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) is an educational and scientific computing society that delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession.  ACM provides the computing field's serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.

Association for Latin American Students (ALAS)

  1. E-mail:    alas@mec.cuny.edu

The purpose of the Association for Latin American Students is to promote Latino pride at Medgar Evers College. The ALAS goal is to promote Latin culture, events, and discuss contemporary issues affecting Latin Americans.

Education Club

  1. E-mail:    educationclub@mec.cuny.edu

The purpose of the Education Club is increasing the interest in education, creating seminars about the joy of teaching and building relationships with external teaching and education associations.

English Club

  1. E-mail:    englishclub@mec.cuny.edu

The English Club fosters professionalism in writing and other areas of English. It also creates multiple opportunities for students to express themselves, mainly through writing.

Global Medical Brigade (GMB)

  1. E-mail:    gmb@mec.cuny.edu

To provide a holistic model for sustainable health care in under-served rural communities by conducting preliminary needs, assessments, treating patients to the highest ethical standards, sponsoring referrals to those  with needs beyond our capability, recording data for the production of quantitative reports, and working with other GB (Global Brigade) programs to improve water, sanitation, and economic infrastructures.

Haitian American Student Association (HASA)

  1. E-mail:    hasa@mec.cuny.edu

The Haitian American Student Association brings awareness of Haitian culture to the campus and community-at-large through cultural, academic, and social events and programs.  This club holds seminars and lectures as well as coordinates social events and conduct fundraising for educational and social enrichment at the college.

Hilda Richards Nursing Club

  1. E-mail:    hilda_club@mec.cuny.edu

The Hilda Richards Nursing Club mission is to foster relationships and develop linkages between medical facilities and the community for students enrolled and majoring in the field of nursing.  Members also help with the promotion of total health and wellness of other individuals at Medgar Evers College.

Imani Dance Ensemble

  1. E-mail:    imanidance_drum@mec.cuny.edu

Members of the Imani Dance Ensemble will become familiar to the art, technique, style, cultural diversity of dance, and drumming through intense instruction, improvisation, and stage performance.

Impact Movement (f.k.a. United Christian Fellowship)

  1. E-mail:    impact@mec.cuny.edu

Impact Movement was established to provide support and fellowship for Christian students on campus and encourages greater understanding between Christian students and the general student body.  It takes the truth of Jesus Christ to the campus, community and world by producing leaders of African descent who are spiritually focused, financially responsible and morally fit.

Jelani Step Team

  1. Email:     jelanisteppers@mec.cuny.edu

Jelani Steppers serves as a platform to develop and maintain school spirit within the Medgar Evers College Community through step, dance and performing arts while promoting intellectual accomplishments within the student body.

The Life

  1. E-mail:    inthelife@mec.cuny.edu

The Life Club is established to provide a social, emotional and supportive environment to address Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, and Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ) human rights concerns for these students and their allies.  It discusses issues of sexuality and differently- gendered cultures through social and educational activities to enrich the educational experience of club members, college students, staff and faculty through leadership and service.

Medgar Evers College Math Society

  1. E-mail:    mathsociety@mec.cuny.edu

Members of the Medgar Evers College Math Society assist students with the comprehension and mastery of mathematical equations through workshops and tutorials offered to the general student population.

Medgar Evers College Pre-Law Society

  1. E-mail:    prelawsociety@mec.cuny.edu

The Pre-Law society makes resources available to students that will give them an advantage in obtaining a law degree to promote a better understanding among students of the importance of a law degree.

Medgar Evers Science Association (MESA)

  1. E-mail:    mesa@mec.cuny.edu

Medgar Evers Science Association (MESA) encourages students to envision a much broader spectrum of the academic science agenda by exposing them to the endless possibilities and intangibles in the field of science in college environment and beyond.

Medgar Evers College Society of Public Administration (MECSPA)

  1. E-mail:    mecspa@mec.cuny.edu

MECSPA encourages participation of its students in all levels and areas of government through resources, seminars and internships at Medgar Evers College, the City University of New York, and the surrounding community.

Minority Investment Association (MIA)

  1. E-mail:    mia@mec.cuny.edu

Regardless of their background in investing, MIA’s aim is to educate the Medgar Evers College population in finance and asset management. Members will be able to explore all aspects of finding, investigating, analyzing, buying, holding, and selling stocks and related securities while implementing a strategy to effectively monitor their portfolios.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

  1. E-mail:    naacp@mec.cuny.edu

NAACP student chapter provides an outlet for students to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights, and are free from all racial hatred and discrimination. Members will broaden the minds of MEC students about equality through cultural/ethnic, social and community service/volunteerism.

 

National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

  1. E-mail:    naba@mec.cuny.edu

National Association of Black Accountants promotes and develops the professional skills of our members while best using of educational opportunities at Medgar Evers College.  NABA enhances accounting professionals through seminars, lectures, debates, retreats and networking. It unites students who have similar interests and ideals, are committed to professional and academic excellence, possess a sense of professional and civic responsibility, and are concerned with enhancing opportunities for minorities in the accounting.

National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW)

  1. E-mail:    blacksocialworkers@mec.cuny.edu

The MEC Chapter of the Black Social Workers is designed to promote the welfare, survival, and liberation of the African-American community through workshops, critical forums, and seminars specific to the needs of the community. 

Psychology Club

  1. E-mail:    psychclub@mec.cuny.edu

The Psychology Club expands the interest in psychology by developing seminars and establishing links and relationships with external psychology associations.

Public Health Alliance of Medgar Evers (PHAME)

  1. E-mail:    phame@mec.cuny.edu

PHAME services the needs of students of Medgar Evers College that wish to pursue careers in the field of Public Health Care Industry, The ideal students are those majoring in Biology, Nursing, Health Administration and Public Policy.

Radio Nation

  1. E-mail:    radionation@mec.cuny.edu

Radio Nation members are provided with the opportunity to learn all aspects of Mass Communication, and to have a hands-on experience in the operational aspects of broadcasting while serving the Medgar Evers College community.

Rising Stars

  1. E-mail:    risingstars@mec.cuny.edu

Rising Stars main focus is to develop the various talents of its members in music, dance, rap, poetry, and the performing arts while promoting and encouraging academic success.

Sign Language Club

  1. E-mail:    sign_language@mec.cuny.edu

The goal of the Sign Language Club is to enhance communication between the MEC community and the differently able on campus.  'This clubs mission to help to bridge the gap Between the hearing and the hearing impaired.

Students 4 Justice

  1. E-mail:    s4j@mec.cuny.edu

The Student 4 Justice club’s purpose is to bridge the gap between the MEC college campus and its surrounding community of Crown Heights. Members want the residents of this area to become informed on the various educational opportunities that the College has offer through social events, seminars and other activities.

Student Association for Environment (SAFE)

  1. E-mail:    safe@mec.cuny.edu

SAFE Raises the consciousness of the Medgar Evers College family and community relating to environmental issues. Helps identify environmental issues on campus and develops practical solutions regarding environmental issues on a local and national level.

ENACTUS (Students in Free Enterprise: SIFE)

  1. E-mail:    sife@mec.cuny.edu

The mission of SIFE is to bridge the gap between education and free enterprise, which will foster current thinking patterns to transcend into analyzing all facets of business. Members will learn the principles of free enterprise by developing and enhancing leadership skills through teamwork and communication skills.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Student Life & Development by calling (718) 270-6050 or by visiting room 212 in the School of Business/Student Services Building. To send an electronic correspondence to all of the Student Clubs and Organizations, please send an e-mail to student-club@mec.cuny.edu.