Student Clubs and Organizations
            
         
         
            
               
                  Clubs and organizations are an integral part of the student experience at Manhattanville!
                  
                  Every student group on-campus is student-run, allowing Valiants an opportunity to
                     gain leadership experience with something they're passionate about. Beyond weekly
                     and monthly meetings, student clubs and organizations produce events, host field trips,
                     and perform at large campus events like Fall Fest and Quad Jam. From dance groups
                     to academic honor societies, there's something for everyone!
                  
                  
                     Center for Student Involvement and Leadership 
                     
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               Manhattanville campus life is about so much more than a degree. Whatever your unique
                  interests or goals, a community is ready to cheer you on and join you on your journey.
                  At Manhattanville, you can be Valiant—to be yourself, make lifelong friendships, and
                  lead a life of meaning.
               
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        Active Minds is a non-profit organization that promotes mental health awareness. Manhattanville's
                              chapter of Active Minds aims to educate people on the stigmas surrounding mental health
                              issues.
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        Embrace your creative side! Anyone of any skill level at all can come and partake
                              in multiple creative mediums. Painting, drawing, writing, poetry, any form of creativity
                              will be explored in this fun and engaging club.
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        The Mville Book Club meets once a month and discuss a popular book. Talking about
                              what we liked and disliked thus creating a new community on campus.
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        The Needle Knitting Club is a collaborate environment where students can meet up on
                              campus to work on a knitting, crocheting, and embroidery piece of theirs.  
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        As a member of this club, you will be shown how to care for plants, schedule planting/care
                              for our outdoor plot, and learn the ethics of the Green House. Our agenda is to educate
                              and promote sustainability and develop gardening as a life skill.
                      
                   
                
             
         
         
         
            
               
                  
                     
                        
                            
                           
                              
Anime and Gaming Club
                           
                           
                              SAGA, the Anime and Gaming Club is about appreciating and showing our love for Japanese
                                 Animation along with video games. 
Anime and Gaming Club 
                         
                        
                      
                     
                        
                            
                           
                              
Inkwell Literary Magazine
                           
                           
                              
                                 Inkwell  is Manhattanville's literary magazine (formerly Graffiti). Our mission is
                                 to showcase the best poetry, short fiction, art, and photography created by our students.
                                 We publish the magazine once a year in the spring and distribute it to the Manhattanville
                                 community, free charge. We believe in the power of creative expression and strive
                                 to bring you the best of the best. 
                                 
Inkwell Literary Magazine 
                         
                        
                      
                     
                        
                            
                           
                              
Manhattanville News Network
                           
                           
                              
                                 Manhattanville News Network is a club for anyone with a passion for video production,
                                 performing, and/or journalism. The club's main focus is a weekly news program called
                                 M'ville News. The show's purpose is to educate the Manhattanville community on the
                                 happenings around campus including sports, the arts, athletics, and more.
                                 
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Manhattanville Video Project
                           
                           
                              
                                 MVP is a community where students can come together to share their love of film through
                                 the filmmaking process, film discussions, film festivals, movie-related events, and
                                 more! 
                                 
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Mville in Focus
                           
                           
                              
                                 We welcome students of all levels of experience (even no experience!) to join us in
                                 activities and discussions based on the many facets of photography. We're here to
                                 work together, learn from each other, and most importantly- have fun!
                                 
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WMVL Radio Club
                           
                           
                              
                                   WMVL provides the space and equipment for students to have a voice and play their
                                 own music. Whether you are a seasonal music listener, want to talk about sports, thoughts,
                                 or news, or just want to be a part of a club that is core to the Manhattanville Community,
                                 WMVL welcomes you!
                                 
WMVL Radio Club 
                         
                        
                      
                   
                  
                
             
          
         
         
            
               
               
                  
                     
                        Our professional organizations enhance the academic and social experience at Manhattanville. 
                           Learn about our various honor societies, and consider joining an academic or professional
                           organization.

                        
                         
                     
                   
                  
                     
                        Academic and Professional Groups
                        
                      
                     
                   
                
             
         
         
         
            
               
               Empower your academic journey through advocacy and support programs. Explore your
                  interests, bond with fellow students, and tap into the academic resources that allow
                  you to maximize your talents. Here, you can shape your life to fit who you want to
                  be. Wherever you are coming from, you are welcome at Manhattanville.
               
                  
                     
                     
                        
The Women's Empowerment Club is a safe space for students of all backgrounds and identities centered on creating
                              the activists of today. Through sharing experiences a focus extends to topics regarding
                              social justice, racial injustice, reproductive rights, gun violence, mental health
                              advocacy, voting accessibility, healthy relationship dynamics, the LGBTQIA+ community,
                              and much more. At the forefront of this organization we strive to be inclusive and
                              generate change on campus that exceeds the walls of Manhattanville. |  
                  
                     
                     
                        
We strive to make the campus more physically and emotionally accessible for people
                              with disabilities. We do this by advocating for campus projects regarding accessibility,
                              hosting a variety of awareness events including a Disability Awareness Week every
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               Our community is enriched by diversity in all its forms including but limited to age,
                  ability, race, ethnicity, religion/spiritual tradition, gender identity and expression,
                  sexual identity, veteran status, socioeconomic class, nation of origin, language spoken,
                  documentation status, personal appearance and political beliefs. We are better because
                  of the talents and experiences of our diverse community.
               
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        The Black Student Association is dedicated to improving and encouraging diversity
                           on campus, as well as providing opportunities for enrichment and growth
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        The fundamental purpose of this organization is to provide a community where international
                              students can connect through events, activities and create a network that helps them
                              socially/culturally and acts as the voice for any concerns that there might be on
                              campus regarding international students. 
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        Our purpose is to educate Manhattanville students, staff and faculty about the Latinx
                              community through events focused on fomenting cultural awareness. Our goal is to promote
                              culture, diversity, and inclusion to the Manhattanville Community.
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        Hillel at Manhattanville provides students with their Jewish home away from home.
                              Students of any and all backgrounds are welcome to join our club or attend any of
                              our meetings and events. In addition to our Shabbat dinners, we host events with other
                              clubs at Manhattanville in order to promote diversity and inclusion within the community.
                              
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        Muslim Students Association is an organization on campus that allows all students
                              to create a positive environment to share ideas, concepts and overall gain knowledge
                              on Islam. 
                      
                   
                  
                     
                     
                        
                           									 
                           								
                        
                        Pride is a group focused on creating a safe space for people of all people, regardless
                              of sexual orientation or gender identity. We have meetings where we discuss topics
                              relating to LGBTQ issues and beyond, and we also do events that help spread tolerance
                              and acceptance on campus. 
                      
                   
                
             
         
         
         
            
               
               
                  
                     Manhattanville has 10 student run, performance groups.  Consider joining a dance or
                        step team, a music ensemble, or take the stage with our theatre group. All community
                        members are welcome to participate.
