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Student Organizations
Welcome to the Hood College student organization directory. What follows is a listing by category of Hood College student organizations.
If you don't see an organization here that fits you, all you need to do is stop by the Student Activities Office to get the paperwork to start a new organization.
Visit the Student Activities Office in the Whitaker Campus Center for updated lists and contact information for Student Organizations.
- Academic/Departmental Organizations
- Cultural Organizations
- Governing/Representative Organizations
- Media Organizations
- Performance Organizations
- Programming Organizations
- Service Organizations
- Social Organizations
- Spiritual Organizations
Academic/Departmental Organization
Free Radicals Chemistry Club
Free Radicals is an organization that promotes interaction between student members, the faculty and the community. The organization accomplishes this through service projects, seminars, social functions and many other activities. Club membership is open to anyone with an interest in chemistry.
Health Professionals Career Club
The purpose of the Health Profession Career Club is to promote awareness and interest in all areas of the health professions and to promote campus and community service. The organization meets twice a month and was re-established in 2005.
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi is the international honor society in education. The purpose is to provide members with the opportunity for scholarship, professional development, and community service. More than 50 Kappa Delta Pi scholarships are given on an annual basis to education majors in undergraduate and graduate programs. To be nominated a member of this honor society, a student must meet these requirements:- Undergrad: Minimum of 35 credits at Hood if in final semester; minimum of 50 credits for all others and a 3.4 GPA overall and 3.5 education GPA based on a minimum of 12 education credits
- Post-bacs: 3.5 education GPA based on a minimum of 12 education credits and a 3.4 GPA overall
- Grad: minimum of 18 credits at Hood with 3.95 or higher GPA
Least Squares Math Club
The Least Squares Math Club presents opportunities to travel to local and national math conferences. The organization discusses new trends in mathematical sciences and invites speakers to present cutting-edge information in the field. The organization also sponsors numerous social events.
Mortar Board
Mortar Board, Inc., is a national honor society which recognizes college seniors for distinguished ability and achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board contributes to the self-awareness of its members; promotes equal opportunities among all peoples; supports the ideals of the university; advances a spirit of scholarship; recognizes and encourages leadership; provides service; and establishes the opportunity for a meaningful exchange of ideas as individuals and as a group. Mortar Board sponsors the annual Safe Harvest Event which provides a safe site for children of the Frederick community to participate in Halloween activities.
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is a history honor society that honors students who have excelled in the classroom. The induction to the honor society is held in the spring and is open to students who have declared a major in history.
Phi Beta Lambda
The purpose of Phi Beta Lambda is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship though innovative leadership and career development programs. Each year, Phi Beta Lambda members attend the state and national leadership conferences. This organization was founded in 2004.
Philosophy Club
The purpose of the Philosophy Club is to promote philosophical inquiry on campus. The motto of the club is “the unexamined life is not worth living.” The Philosophy Club hosts film showings and travels to guest lectures. The club meets once a month and was founded in 2002.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
The Public Relations Student Society of America is an organization that is open to all undergraduates. Students from all majors are encouraged to join as public relations skills such as communication, writing and marketing are important in all careers. The organization assists in creating publications and publicity for other student organizations.
Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The purpose of this organization is to further athletics at Hood College by maintaining communication between the athletic teams and the Hood College Athletic Department. SAAC promotes Hood athletics throughout the campus through sponsorship of inter-team activities, fund raising, special projects and promotional, campus-wide activities. The committee assists the athletic department in evaluating sports programs and other events as necessary. SAAC also helps to plan the annual athletic banquet, sports picnics and Winter Weekend.
Student Education Association (SEA)
Student Education AssociationThe Student Education Association’s purpose is to unite students interested in pursuing careers in the field of education. The organization assists in preparing students for the job search process while providing activities to encourage the exchange of ideas and gain a complete understanding of the education field. Students join the Maryland State Teacher’s Association (MSTA) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) student chapters.
Student Social Work Organization (SSWO)
Founded in 1979, the Student Social Work Organization is open to all social work majors and minors. Other students interested in supporting the values and ethics of social work are also welcome to participate. The members of the organization plan educational programs for members of the SSWO, as well as for the student body as a whole, and participate in community service projects. Members also serve on faculty search committees, on the Social Work Advisory Committee and participate in recruitment and orientation of social work majors.
Cultural Organizations
Anime Society
The Anime Society promotes awareness of modern Asian culture through an interest in Japanese animation and other Asian pop styles. The organization meets bi-weekly, screens movies and discusses the latest anime techniques.
Black Student Union (BSU)
The Hood College Black Student Union promotes awareness of the history and culture of African Americans; provides political, educational and social activities; promotes unity among students; works to meet the special needs of African American students on campus and acquaints the Hood College community with these needs. Major BSU events include Liberation of the Black Mind Weekend, which showcases vendors and speakers who have an understanding of what affects the black community as a whole.
Hood African Students Association (HASA)
The association focuses on increasing the awareness of the multicultural diversity of the African continent and the African people. The organization is dedicated to the commitment to share the wealth and greatness of Africa with the campus community, and to learn in turn, the cultural diversity of the United States of America. The association encourages interaction between African students and members of the college community of different races and religious inclinations. The organization strives to make the association a learning place through discussion and an exchange of ideas and study that fosters the spirit of unity and communication. The association encourages events that broaden the spheres of cultural education and racial tolerance. Major events include the International Festival and Food from Around the World Sampler.
Hood College International Club
The International Club welcomes everybody who is interested in learning more about different world cultures. The organization promotes global awareness and harmony by showcasing the diverse cultures and beliefs represented on Hood's campus as well as promoting tolerance and acceptance of cultural differences.
Jewish Student Union (JSU)
The purpose of the JSU is to foster Jewish community spirit within the Hood campus through cultural, educational, spiritual and social events. The secondary purpose is to strengthen relationships between the College's Jewish student body and the Frederick community at large. Major events include holiday celebrations such as Passover and Purim.
La Union Latina
This organization's purpose is to provide a Hispanic voice to the Hood College campus. The organization educates the College and community about the various cultures, ethnicities and styles of Hispanic culture. The organization also is active in the Frederick community, providing educational programs and translation services.
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
The purpose of the MSA is to give opportunity to Muslims and non-Muslims to learn from one another in a safe environment. The organization also helps Muslim students in the college to live according to the Qura'n and Sunnah. The organization provides students with the appropriate tools to practice Islam and support their identity as Muslims through meetings, lectures, discussions and celebrations of Islamic festivities.
Tolerance Education Acceptance (TEA)
TEA is dedicated to educating the college community about the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. The organization provides advocacy, support and outlets for lesbian, gay and bisexual students. This organization is open to all students. The organization's major events include participating in the National Day of Silence and the TEA Prom.
Governing/Representative Organizations
Class Organizations
The Class of 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 work to serve the Hood College community through class service and participation. The various classes meet to develop unity within the class and to organize class events. The classes also fund raise to support their class activities and events.
Commuter Student Union (CSU)
The CSU, through its governing body, the Commuter Council, organizes social programming for commuter students, provides a forum for commuter students to voice their concerns and propose solutions to improve the quality of education and commuter life at Hood. The CSU meets monthly. Major events include Fall Festival, Commuter Welcome Tent, Commuter Welcome Lunch, Mardi Gras Brunch and Senior Send-Off. The Commuter Council also maintains and updates the Commuter Lounge.
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA is responsible for promoting the self-governance of the student body; listening to students' concerns and opinions; directing students to the appropriate administrative personnel; and following up as needed. SGA's major events include the Exam Stress-buster and Give Your Heart to Hood Day. The SGA funds student organizations. The Academic Judicial Council (AJC), whose purpose is to enforce the Honor Code, and the Residential Judicial Council (RJC), whose purpose is to uphold the Social Honor Code, are affiniated with SGA.
Media Organizations
Blazer Radio
Blazer Radio is a new venture that broadcasts via the Internet on campus.
Blue & Grey Today
Blue & Grey Today is a bi-weekly school newspaper. The newspaper addresses the concerns of the students and provides responses for changes on campus. The Blue & Grey Today is staffed by student writers and photographers.
Touchstone
Touchstone is the College's yearbook. The staff works during the year to document campus events and is releasee in the fall to ensure that end-of-the-year events, such as graduation, are represented.
Wisteria
Wisteria is Hood's creative arts journal, an entirely
student-produced magazine of students' artistic and written works. Wisteria
is issued bi-annually.
Performance Organizations
Chamber Singers
The Hood College Chamber Singers is open by audition to any member of the Hood College Choir. The singers present musical programs for the cultural enhancement of the entire College community.
Hood College Choir
The Hood College Choir is open to all members of the Hood College community. The choir presents the annual "Messiah" performance with the U.S. Naval Academy Women's and Men's Glee Clubs, both on Hood's campus and at the Naval Academy. The choir also presents other performances throughout the year.
Hood Dance Club
The Hood Dance Club is an eclectic group of dance enthusiasts whose styles range from modern to hip-hop, from Indian to African dance. The advanced students prepare choreography for the club's annual concert. Students can join the group with little or no experience and dance in selections choreographed by the faculty director or by other students.
Hood Dance Ensemble
The Hood Dance Ensemble is an auditioned group of dancers who perform on- and off-campus. They perform two spring concerts and perform at Dance Fest, a county-wide event at the Weinberg Center.
Hood Student Theatre
Hood Student Theatre is ideal for any student interested in any aspect of theatre, from being on the stage to sitting in the audience. This club helps promote theatrical activity at Hood by helping to bring professional theatrical performances to campus and by sponsoring and producing student-run performances.
Programming Organizations
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
CAB is an energetic club that welcomes out-of-the box ideas for campus programs such as pool parties, bonfires and coffeehouses. CAB builds a unified community at Hood College through the execution of diverse, quality and inspired activities led by the dedication and leadership of its members. CAB's major events include Fright Night, "Messiah" semi-formal dance and Spring Parties.
Service Organizations
Best Buddies
The Best Buddies service organization assembles students interested in making a difference in the community. Best Buddies is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendship. This organization promotes friendships through buddy matches and individual and group activities. This organization is affiliated with the National Best Buddies Organization.
FLIPS
FLIPS is a group of students that come together to promote consumption of non-alcoholic beverages at Hood College events. FLIPS serves genuine mocktails and other novelty drinks at College functions. The members learn how to prepare and serve these beverages to their peers in and outside of the Hood community. Membership is open to anyone.
Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter is a service organization which, along with the Frederick Country Chapter of Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., works in partnership with people in need to improve the conditions in which they are forced to live. The organization participates in the Frederick chapter's functions and building projects, and helps to make lunches for volunteers. The organization is linked with Food & Friends, an organization that delivers groceries to people who are unable to get them themselves.
STARs
The purpose of this organization is to perform a variety of vital functions in the admissions recruiting process, including leading campus tours, hosting prospective students and meeting and greeting students and families at special events. Meetings are held bi-monthly.Strong Women of Today and Tomorrow (S.W.T.T.)
Embracing Hood College's past as an all-women's college, Strong Women of Today and Tomorrow (S.W.T.T.) strives to empower the women of the campus by establishing sisterhood and unity among its members. S.W.T.T. also works to provide services for the enrichment of the campus and surrounding communities.
Student Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Any Hood student may be a member of the Hood College chapter of S.A.D.D. The purpose of the organization is to raise the consciousness of the members of the Hood community about issues concerning alcohol, sexual activity and health.
Social Organizations
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA)
The purpose of the FMLA is to promote equality and the definition of feminism. The organization sponsors speakers and films specifically related to women's issues along with advocating for women's rights. The organization was established in 2005.
Hood College Democrats
The Hood College Democrats unite to create a uniformed political understanding of concerns within the U.S. government. The organization discusses the policies that are instituted in state and federal legislatures as well as promotes support for certain political candidates. The club addresses issues that concern the local and national Democratic Party.
Hood College Republicans
The Hood College Republicans strive to promote values consistent with the Republican Party. They encourage student participation in the election process, and sponsor activities designed to create awareness among Hood students. The organization works with the local and regional Republican Party.
Maryland Student Legislature
The Maryland Student Legislature is a student organization that simulates the Maryland General Assembly. The organization has four events each year culminating with the Annual Session in the spring where we meet and debate student-written legislation at the Capitol building in Annapolis.
Model United Nations (MUN)
The Model UN organization is open to all Hood College students. The organization participates in the weeklong National Model United Nations simulation each spring in New York City. During the fall, members learn about the operations of the United Nations and the specific policies of the country or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that they will represent at the MUN simulation. The organization also participates in a number of activities that publicize the work of the United Nations.
Spiritual Organizations
Gospel Ensemble
The Hood College Gospel Ensemble brings students together in fellowship to praise, to sing and to have fun. Gospel Ensemble hopes to bring the joy of the Lord to the campus through song. Anyone who has an interest in singing can be involved.
Haven
The purpose of the Haven is to promote respect for all aspects of the human body by making informed choices. Haven informs students about the seen and unseen effects of choices that college students make have on the body, mind and soul in the short and long terms. Haven teaches students to explore healthy and beneficial alternatives, which can be found on campus or in the Frederick community.