Student Organizations

Organization About Us Advisor Phone (815) E-mail Room
Alumni Council The purpose of the MCC Alumni Association Council is to provide guidance, advocacy, and financial support to the college by strengthening the relationship between its alumni and surrounding communities. The Council also seeks to develop alumni leadership for the future of MCC and McHenry County. Katherine Pfister 479-7529 kpfister@mchenry.edu  
Black Box Theatre Drama Club Students are invited to participate in a number of theatrical activities which include play readings, acting workshops, student showcases, and theatre fieldtrips. Interested students are also invited to audition for all productions held in the Black Box Theatre. Jay Geller 455-8746 jgeller@mchenry.edu C126
Black Student Union The Black Student Union creates opportunities for educational and social empowerment. Students taking charge of their life, career, direction, education, and future, do succeed. The Black Student Union represents students working together to create positive changes. Please join us for a meeting or an event to learn more about the organization.   455-8772 Contact the Student Life office for more information. A252
Campus Christian Fellowship All who are interested in prayers, peace of mind and in growing in their walk with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are welcome. Leslie Kruser 479-7796 (press #3) lkruser@mchenry.edu A257
The Cheshire Cheese Society Derived from the name of the old British pub where great literary figures once sat and pondered the grand mysteries of their universe, the MCC Cheshire Cheese Society welcomes students to become involved in all aspects of literature. Members read books of interest and discuss their own interpretations in an open forum. Events will also be planned to help promote literacy and literature in all their variety within the campus and throughout the community. Fiction and non-fiction readers are welcome. Katherine Midday 455-8735 kmidday@mchenry.edu A364
Chess Club The Chess Club was created to allow students to come together to have fun playing chess while learning new chess skills and strategies and sharing the knowledge of the game with other members. Members do not have to have any chess playing experience to join. All skill levels are welcome and someone will be glad to teach new members the fundamentals of the game. The Chess Club will host chess tournaments throughout the year. Christine Grela 479-7725 cgrela@mchenry.edu C124
Club Concordia Club Concordia is a Spanish based club that focuses on issues and events revolving around Spanish heritage. All are welcome—fluent, native speaker or beginner. Expect to experience the different sights, smells and cultures of various Latin American countries. Eva Maria Bill 455-8566 ebill@mchenry.edu C115
Kathleen Plinske 479-7573 kplinske@mchenry.edu A210
College Bowl College Bowl is a question and answer game of general knowledge, also known as "The Varsity Sport of the Mind." Game questions cover every conceivable topic, from history, literature, science, multiculturalism, religion and geography to current events, the arts, social sciences, sports and popular cultures. Tournaments are held on and off campus throughout the year and state championships are held in the spring. Steve Socol 455-8714 ssocol@mchenry.edu A228
Down to Earth Down to Earth is an environmental club that is active in local issues. Our goal is to help protect our natural areas by collaborating with larger environmental interest groups of McHenry County. We volunteer and learn as much as we can about all aspects of our environment. We discuss issues about our surroundings with other people who have common concerns. Think globally, act locally! Tim Seitz 479-7726 tseitz@mchenry.edu E101
Equality Equality seeks to promote understanding and foster alliances between gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students and their straight counterparts. Through education and support, this club strives to provide a safe, supportive environment for GLBT students. By providing opportunites for the student body to examine stereotypes and learn about sexuality differences among human beings, strives to enhance social relationships and tear down the walls of intolerance. Sonia Reising 479-7749 sreising@mchenry.edu A252
Toni Weaver 455-7639 tweaver@mchenry.edu A257
Forensics Team Forensics is a co-curricular activity emphasizing the development of communication skills that are so essential today. Students in forensics compete in a variety of oral interpretation and public speaking events, including interpretation of prose, poetry, drama, dramatic duet, reader's theatre, persuasive, informative, entertainment, impromptu, extemporaneous speaking and various specialty events. Any student enrolled at MCC is welcome to join. There are no auditions and no prior experience is required. Bonnie Gabel 455-8684 bgabel@mchenry.edu C120
MCC Game Developer Club The Game Developer club is dedicated to improving game design and development techniques. The club will work on development of various games, studying games, and creating games for competition. Getting involved with the Game Developer club will help you network and develop your skills. Many members attend functions of the International Game Developers Association in Chicago. These events give students the opportunity to listen to people from the gaming field (last year several of us went to listen to the creator of Halo talk about his new game) and meet the game developers community in Chicago. Meri Albright 455-8939 malbrigh@mchenry.edu E110
Latinos Unidos Latinos Unidos is a student organization that promotes Latino cultural awareness, provides ongoing support, and assistance to the students of McHenry County College. In addition, Latinos Unidos provides cultural, educational, social, and community awareness that encourages unity and pride among the Latino students of McHenry County College. The group is open to everyone; you do not need to be Latino to be involved! Luisa Lauf 455-8918 llauf@mchenry.edu A142
Sonia Reising 479-7749 sreising@mchenry.edu A252
Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) LDSSA hold a weekly scripture study class. In addition, this group is involved in service projects and other student activities and events. It's a great way to meet students with similar values and standards. Terry Lenio 455-8573 tlenio@mchenry.edu C101
Michael Evans 899-6205 evansmj@ldsces.org  
Le Coeur de France - French Club The French Club will plan activities around French food, cinema and music to celebrate the French Culture. Expect some exciting field trips and meeting other members to speak and learn French. Come one, come all! Stephen Mack 455-8690 smack@mchenry.edu C122
Music Club The MCC Music Club is a student organization that supports and further enhances the mission of the MCC music department. The music club sponsors the annual Second Sunday Concert Series and helps to plan guest artist performances, field trips, and club fund raisers. Students involved in the MCC Music Club are under the leadership of the MCC music department faculty. Thomas Takayama 479-7670 ttakayam@mchenry.edu B258
OAR Club The OAR Club is to get more people involved with the outdoors; exploring their own limits in a safe environment, using cooperative activities for personal and social growth as well as developing teamwork and leadership skills. Tim Seitz 479-7726 tseitz@mchenry.edu E101
Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa is an International Honor Society for two year colleges. To qualify, students must have earned a 3.5 GPA, accumulated a minimum of 12 credit hours, be currently enrolled in 6 credit hours, and in pursuit of an associate degree or baccalaureate transfer program.
For more information, visit the Chi Upsilon Chapter pages.		 David Elder 455-8715 delder@mchenry.edu B252
Diane Terlep 455-8538 dterlep@mchenry.edu B252
Student Ambassadors The Office of Student and Enrollment Development has created a student organization for highly motivated students to act as Ambassadors of McHenry County College. The Ambassadors will be highly visible and participate in numerous student and administrative social functions at MCC. Kellie Carper-Sowiak 455-8670 kcarper@mchenry.edu A260
Student Senate The Student Senate of McHenry County College is a recognized platform for student governance and leadership development. The student organization is directed by an Executive Board and a Senate. The Student Senate is charged with working with the Student Trustee in promoting student welfare, protecting student rights, and representing the opinions of the students of McHenry County College wherever possible. Elections are held in the fall and spring semesters. Talia Koronkiewicz 455-8772 tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu A252
Todd McDonald 455-8749 tmcdonal@mchenry.edu A246
Student Trustee The student member of the Board of Trustees shall be responsible for voicing student body and community opinion and shall report monthly to the Board of Trustees. The student trustee shall maintain a close working relationship with the designated administrators, and all duly organized and recognized student groups at the college, conform and uphold all Board policies and ethical procedures, cast a recorded advisory vote on any action requiring a vote by the Board, and otherwise have all of the privileges of membership on the Board, including the right to make and second motions and to attend executive sessions, other than the right to cast a binding vote. Talia Koronkiewicz 455-8772 tkoronkiewicz@mchenry.edu A252
The Tartan The Tartan is MCC's student newspaper that offers students an opportunity for real-life experiences working in the fast-paced world of journalism. Students are invited to become involved using and developing skills in: writing, photography, proofreading, desktop publishing, business management, and ad sales. Tuition-waiver positions are often available. The Tartan is published on the first Thursday of each month from September through December; and on the third Thursday of each month from January through May. Toni Countryman 455-8570 tcountryman@mchenry.edu A364

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