Fresno City College clubs are officially in full swing. Now is the time for new and returning students to enroll into various organizations that support their hobbies, beliefs or fields of study.
With over 40 clubs, FCC provides a great deal of variety. Subject matters include music, film, progressive causes, cultural awareness, community outreach, horticulture, honors societies and much more.
For the music lover, the Fresno City Guitar society welcomes new and returning students into their organization. The club meets for an open-mic every Friday in the Music Recital Hall, MS-132, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Members are not strictly limited to a guitar and can perform on stage before fellow members to gain experience publicly.
“We tutor as well,” said Vice President, Brenden Peck. Peck and club president, Malia Castro are actively recruiting. Bass guitarists and ukulele players are welcome as well.
Students who show an interest in horticulture and art can benefit greatly from experience with the Bonsai club. Advisor, Steve Dasilva explains, “With this club, students can develop an understanding of the science, art and culture of bonsai.” Meetings are held Fridays at noon in the horticulture section of FCC, just west of the math/science building.
Fresno City College hosts numerous cultural organizations including the Native American International Students Association (NAISA), the Hmong-American Student Association, the Muslim Students Association, the Asian-American Club, the Abilities Club which promotes the awareness of disabilities and the Diversity Club which promotes the further acceptance of gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender lifestyles.
Many FCC clubs cater to social trends and modern day causes. These include Art for Community Transformation club, the Outdoors club, the History club, the Philosophy club, the Sustainable Action club, which promotes progressive causes such as environmentalism, peace and social justice both on and off campus, M.E.Ch.A, which promotes education as a means of empowering students and the community.
For students who perform with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society can provide tremendous benefits statewide. After paying an $85 registration fee, students can potentially graduate with honors and increase their standing when applying for universities.
The Phi Theta Kappa Society requires a GPA of 3.5 or above and is invitation only. Student benefits include a notation on college transcripts, assistance with transfer essay writing and superior access to applicable scholarships. Members of this internationally recognized organization, have the opportunity to graduate with high honors.
For those interested in forming their own club on campus next spring, the appropriate paperwork can be obtained from the student activities office. The Spring 2013 recognition deadline is February 1, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. If new organizations meet every condition for receiving school recognition, new clubs can then participate in Club Rush and other activities.
These experiences provide an opportunity to not only expand and diversify the mind, but also increase the likelihood of receiving an acceptance letter or winning a scholarship. For additional information and for a complete list of organizations, visit the Student Activities office.
