Clubs & Organizations:
List of Clubs &
Organizations
Ad Cats
ADAMANT
Alpha Gamma Sigma
American Choral Directors
Association
American
Medical Student Association (AMSA)
American Sign Language
Club
ARCHID
Art Club
Astronomy and Physics Club
Bible Talk
Biology Club
Catholic Forum Club
Chemistry Club
C.O.C. Accounting &
Finance Club
C.O.C.
Film Club
C.O.C.
Health and Medical Society (C.H.A.M.S.)
C.O.C. Honors Club
C.O.C. Ice Hockey Club
C.O.C. Philosophy Club
C.O.C. Speech and
Debate Society
C.O.C. Sports Medicine Club
C.O.C. Theatre Club/ENCORE
C.O.C Welding Club
Communication Studies Club
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Educators Club
Gamma Beta Phi
Gay-Straight Alliance Club
Grace On Campus
Grad Club
Hands on Earth Club
Hip Hop
Club
History
Club
IDEAS
Latter-Day Saint Student Association
Law Club
LETS
Math Club
Model United Nations Club
Muslim Student Association
National Student Nurses Association
Parallax Photo Club
Phi Theta Kappa
(Honor Society)
Political Science Club
Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society)
Psychology Club
Sigma Chi
Eta
SNAC
Sociology Club
The SUMMIT
TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons
Video Game Programming
Club
Ad Cats
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Advisor: Bianca
Philippi
Ad Cats provides and promotes a better understanding of advertising
and of its values; to stimulate and encourage advertising
professionalism through advertising education; to apply the skills,
creativity, and energy of advertising to help solve social problems;
to develop the individual abilities of its members; encourage the
development of future leaders in the advertising industry; and to
promote fellowship and free exchange of ideas.
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ADAMANT
Advisor: Bianca
Philippi
The purpose of ADAMANT is to provide our members the means to
further their professional development and personal growth through
leadership opportunities, training, project participation, and more
in the field of marketing.
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Alpha Gamma Sigma
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our Website
Advisors:
Tammy Mahan
(661) 362-5802
Office: Mentry Hall, Room 218
Meghen Andrade
(661) 362-3105
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 333
Alpha Gamma Sigma is a statewide honor society, who requires at
least 12 semester units with a 3.25 GPA or higher. If you are
graduating the same semester of membership, we require a 3.5 GPA.
We participate in community service events, school events, and
attend conventions with other Alpha Gamma Sigma Chapters.
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American Choral Directors Association
Advisor: Lori
Marie Rios
(661) 362-3675
Office: Pico Hall, Room 221
The purpose of the organization is to inspire, motivate, and create
future music educators by connecting with the choral arts community.
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American
Medical Student Association (AMSA)
AMSA Facebook Group
AMSA Google+
AMSA Twitter
AMSA Website
Advisors:
Ricardo Rosales
(661) 362-3597
Office: Seco Hall, Room 306B
Miriam
Golbert
(661) 362-5927
Office: Aliso Lab, Room 211
AMSA is a student governed, national organization committed to
promoting active improvement in medical education, involving its
members in the social, moral, and ethical obligations of the
profession of medicine, assisting in the improvement and
understanding of world health problems, and advancing the profession
of medicine.
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American Sign Language Club
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Email:
aslclubcoc@gmail.com
Advisor: Brittany Applen
(661) 362-3050
Office: Mentry Hall, Room 332
The purpose of the American Sign Language Club is to promote
awareness to the community on Deaf Culture and the language through
events and activities.
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ARCHID (Architecture
& Interior Design Club & AIAS Chapter)
Advisor:
Thomas Cohen
(661) 259-7800 ext. 24223
The purpose of the club is to educated, encourage, and collaborate
with students at College of the Canyons to broaden their
understanding of architecture and interior design itself. The
club intends to work on projects together to build student's
portfolios, have guest speakers teach and inform about the subject,
and take educational trips to inspire productivity.
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Art Club
Advisor:
James Lorigan
(661) 362-3077
Office: Mentry Hall, Room 310
The Art Club promotes the growth and development of student art, art
appreciation, and connecting with the local art community.
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Astronomy and Physics Club
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Advisor: Teresa
Ciardi
(661) 362-3680
Office: Seco Hall, Room 306C
College of the Canyons Astronomy & Physics Club (APC) was
established to promote awareness of the Astronomy and Physics
Programs offered at the college. Our goal is to provide
education and enjoyment through amateur astronomy.
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Bible Talk
Advisor:
Samuel Otoo
(661) 362-3237
Office: Bonelli Hall, Room 327
Bible Talk is an open discussion group striving to invoke
thought, ask questions, and learn what God wants out of our lives as
college students and believers.
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Biology Club
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Advisor:
Dilek Sanver-Wang
(661) 362-3589
Office: Seco Hall, Room 202A
The purpose of the Biology Club is to enhance awareness, enjoyment,
teaching and learning of the natural sciences and to support natural
science endeavors of the Biology Department, the campus, and our
community.
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Catholic
Forum Club
Advisors:
Michael Dermody
(661) 362-3354
Office: Seco Hall, Room 202D
Sonia Stone
Ted Faulders
Frank Chartrand
(661) 259-7800 ext. 26053
The Catholic Forum Club is open to everyone who seeks to explore any
subject that brushes with Catholicism and Western Civilization,
discuss and examine Christian doctrine and morality, appreciate
culture, study scripture and tradition, conduct recreational
activities and field trips to relevant sites in Christian history,
and discover purpose and passion in life in a genial environment.
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Chemistry Club
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our Website
Advisor: Kathy Flynn
(661) 362-3998
Office: Aliso Lab, Room 305
The goal of the Chemistry Club is to have fun with chemistry.
Activities will include demonstrations, field trips, guest speakers,
and outreach. This club is associated with the American
Chemical Society.
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C.O.C. Accounting
& Finance Club
Advisor:
Robert Maxwell
(661) 362-5962
Office: Seco Hall, Room 207
The COC Accounting & Finance Club is established to aid in the
professional development of college students actively interested in
accounting, corporate finance, and other related fields.
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C.O.C. Film Club
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Advisor: Gary
Peterson
(661) 362-3379
Office:
West PE,
Room 101
The C.O.C. Film Club promotes student filmmaking and film
appreciation, studies achievement in film as well as work together
to produce original content.
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C.O.C.
Health and Medical Society (C.H.A.M.S.)
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Advisor: Ricardo
Rosales
(661) 362-3597
Office: Seco Hall, Room 306B
C.H.A.M.S. is committed to supporting academic and admissions
preparation to all pre-health professions students at College of the
Canyons and the Santa Clarita community. It is the goal of
CHAMS to inspire, motivate, and empower future health care
professionals towards a brighter future in their medical goals.
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C.O.C.
Honors Club Visit
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Advisor: Lisa Malley
(661) 362-3641
Office: Bonelli Hall, Room 325
The COC Honors Club is the co-curricular extension of the College of
the Canyons Honors Program. In addition to keeping its members
current on information pertaining to the program and transfer
requirements, the club provides honors students with enrichment
opportunities that will promote successful transfer to a four-year
institution. The club encourages its members to combine
academic excellence with active campus and community involvement.
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C.O.C. Ice Hockey Club
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Advisor:
Jim Schrage
(661) 362-3222
Office: X-10
Our club provides an opportunity for students to become better
players through on and off-ice training and competition - in a very
intense, yet fun, environment.
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C.O.C.
Philosophy Club
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Website
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Advisors:
Andrew Jones-Cathcart
(661) 362-5378
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 344
Chris Blakey
(661) 362-5909
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 344
The C.O.C. Philosophy Club seeks to promote philosophical inquiry on
campus and within the community.
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C.O.C. Speech and Debate Society
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Advisor:Michael Leach
(661) 362-3654
Office: Seco Hall, Room 312C
The C.O.C. Speech and Debate Society provides students an opportunity to improve
their public speaking skills by creating and presenting their own
speeches in state/nationwide forensics competitions.
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C.O.C. Sports Medicine Club
Advisor:
Sarah Ehrsam
(661) 362-3377
Office: East P.E., Room 3
The purpose of the C.O.C. Sports Medicine Club is to promote a
better knowledge and understanding of the field of sports medicine
and the career options available. The club also provides
opportunities for networking.
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C.O.C.
Theatre Club/ENCORE
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Advisor: David
Stears
(661) 259-7800 ext. 26064
The C.O.C. Theatre Club/ENCORE is a place for all theatre
enthusiasts looking for a forum to further their artistic endeavors.
Whether you hope to write, act, design or even direct, the COC
Theatre Club encompasses all aspects of the theatrical world.
From onstage to offstage, the COC Theatre Club supports the
exploration of the theatre world for all students interested.
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C.O.C. Welding Club
Advisor:
Tim Baber
(661) 362-3062
Office: Towsley Hall, Room 121
The C.O.C. Welding Club is a tool for welding enthusiasts to come
together and build their welding skills. The club will also
teach people how to work together on club projects.
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Communication Studies Club
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Email:
cougarscommunicationclub@gmail.com
Advisor:
Victoria Leonard
(661) 362-3441
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 334
The Communication Studies Club is committed to advancing the
understanding of the field of Communication Studies and the career
opportunities available for graduates.
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Future Business Leaders of America (Phi Beta Lambda Chapter)
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our Website
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Advisors:
Guillermo Cruz
(661) 362-5922
Office: Pico Hall, Room 224
Robert Maxwell
(661) 362-5926
Office: Seco Hall, Room 207
Boo Su
(661) 362-5923
Office: Pico Hall, Room 224
The Future Business Leaders of America is designed to help students
develop an interest in business, entrepreneurship, and the
development of skills that will be helpful in the future.
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Future
Educators Club
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Website
Advisor: Renee Marshall
(661) 362-3731
Office: Early Childhood Building
The Future Educators Club promotes and provides opportunities among
adults who are interested in educational careers.
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Gamma Beta Phi
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Website
Advisors:
Anne
Marenco
(661) 362-3685
Office: Seco Hall, Room 303
Kathryn Coleman
Thea Alvarado
Gamma Beta Phi is a national honor service society for 2 and 4 year
colleges and universities. The society promotes scholarship,
service, and character.
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Gay-Straight Alliance Club
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Advisors:
Ruth Rassool
Emily Prior
The purpose of the GSA is to lessen the isolation that LGBTQ
individuals might otherwise experience by providing a sense of
community and space for both LGBTQ and straight members. The
GSA aims to establish a social network where member's identities are
respected. By gay and straight individuals working together,
GSA members can inspire equality and promote awareness of diversity.
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Grace On Campus
Advisor: Doug Forbes
(661) 362-3217
Office: Towsley Hall, Room 101A
Grace on Campus at COC exists to exalt the God of the Bible,
encourage and edify believers in Jesus Christ and to share the
gospel of Jesus Christ to others.
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Grad Club
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Advisor:
Kelly Cude
(661) 362-5801
Office: Bonelli Hall, Room 319
The purpose of the Grad Club is to educate and mentor those students
wishing to pursue a career in the field of medicine, nursing,
pharmacy, veterinary medicine and research.
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Hands on Earth Club
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Advisor: Jeannie Chari
(661) 362-3383
Office: Mentry Hall, Room 308
The
purpose of Hands on Earth Club is to provide students with outdoor
group experiences, foster awareness of nature and the natural
environment, to provide a positive setting for the exchange of
outdoor knowledge and experiences, and to educate and create in its
members an awareness, interest, and understanding of the importance
of appreciating and preserving our natural environment.
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Hip Hop Club
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Advisor: Diana Stanich
(661) 362-3208
Office: East PE, Room 124
The purpose of the Hip Hop Club is to provide an outlet for those
who want to express their love for dance and for those who want to
progress and learn more dancing skills
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History Club
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Advisor: Brent
Riffel
(661) 362-3151
Office: Boykin Hall, Room 309
The History Club is a club in which students may participate in
diverse history related lectures and activities as well as outside
trips to historical locations.
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IDEAS (Improving Dreams, Equality Access, and
Success at College of the Canyons)
Advisor: Jaye
Houston
It is the purpose of IDEAS at COC to organize, promote, encourage,
and further the education of immigrant students by providing social
networks, academic, and financial resources to students.
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Latter-Day
Saint Student Association (LDSSA)
Advisor: Penny Rendich
(661) 362-3200
Office: East PE, Room 128
The purpose of the Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) is
to provide an opportunity for students to meet together and discuss
how to implement the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in their personal lives and through campus
participation.
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Law Club
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Our Facebook Group
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Group
coclawclub@gmail.com
Advisor:
Nicole Faudree
(661) 362-5377
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 345
The Law Club serves to foster legal studies and explore all careers
in law, as well as support law related activities and events in
connection with College of the Canyons and the community.
Students will organize and conduct campus events and seek to provide
networking opportunities with other legal organizations and student
groups.
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LETS
Advisor:
Audrey Burgdorfer
(661) 362-3259
Office: Student Center, Room 122
The purpose of LETS is to raise awareness for mental illness and
social stigmas.
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Math Club
Advisor:
James Gilmore
(661) 362-5914
Office: Boykin Hall, Room 310
The Math Club encourages interest in mathematics by inviting
speakers to discuss mathematical research and careers and also
topics beyond the standard curriculum.
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Model United Nations Club
Advisor: Phil Gussin
(661) 362-3708
Office: Pico Hall, Room 3708
The Model United Nations Club shall serve as a group to supplement
the Model United Nations class, Political Science 210, as well as
bring together students who share an interest in the United Nations
and global politics.
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Muslim
Student Association
Advisor:
Pamela Williams-Paez
(661) 362-5904
Office: Boykin Hall, Room 101
The Muslim Student Association is an organization that brings
awareness about the teachings and practices of Islam through
activities, fundraisers, and charitable donations.
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National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA)
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Advisors:
Tammy Bathke
(661) 362-5316
Office: Mentry Hall, Room 330
Rachael Houghton
(661) 362-3123
Office: Bonelli Hall, Room 318
The National Student Nurses Association mentors to professional
development of future registered nurses and facilitates their
entrance into the profession by providing educational resources,
leadership opportunities, and community service opportunities such
as health fairs and cancer walks.
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Parallax Photo Club
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Advisor:
Wendy Brill-Wynkoop
(661) 362-3318
Office: Mentry Hall, Room 123
Parallax is an organization
that mobilizes students to discuss and exchange techniques, ideas,
collaborations, and the general promotion of fine art photography
through multiple principles and mediums.
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Phi Theta
Kappa (Honor Society)
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Advisor: Miriam
Golbert
(661) 362-5927
Office: Aliso Lab, Room 211
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage
scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this
purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the
development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate
for exchange of ideas and ideas, for lively fellowship for scholars,
and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
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Political
Science Club
Advisor: Deems
Morrione
The purpose of the Political Science Club is to discuss politics
occurring around the world from a non-partisan point of view.
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Psi Beta (Psychology Honor Society)
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Advisor: Deanna Riveira
(661) 362-5907
Office: Seco Hall, Room 305B
Psi Beta is a national honor society for two-year community colleges.
Psi Beta is committed to the development of psychology students
through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship,
leadership, research, and community service.
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Psychology Club
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Advisor:
Tammy Mahan
(661) 362-5802
Office: Mentry Hall, Room 212
The Psychology Club is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of
psychology and highlighting career opportunities in psychology for
both psychology majors and non-majors.
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Sigma Chi Eta
Advisor:
Victoria Leonard
(661) 362-3441
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 334
The mission of the Sigma Chi Eta Honor Society is to recognize,
promote, and reward excellent scholastic achievement in
Communication Studies; to foster interest in and provide
opportunities for exchange of ideas in the field of communication;
and to explore the field for options for four-year transfer students
or those entering the workforce.
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SNAC
(Student Nutrition & Wellness Advocates at COC)
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Advisor:
Sheri Barke
(661) 362-3244
Office: Student Center, Room 122
SNAC is a student group committed to promoting health and wellness
on campus and in the community, with a particular focus on
promoting healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, and
body image via education, outreach, and environmental action.
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Sociology Club
Advisor: Anne
Marenco
(661) 362-3685
Office: Seco Hall, Room 303
Co-Advisors:
Mary Valentine,
Thea Alvarado, and
Kathryn Coleman
(661) 362-3687 (Mary Valentine)
Office: Seco Hall, Room 306B (Mary Valentine)
The Sociology Club provides students with a forum to explore
sociological issues. The club emphasizes the process of
learning through the investigation and analysis of sociological
phenomena.
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The SUMMIT
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Advisor: Pierre
Etienne
(661) 362-3069
Office: Bonelli Hall, Room 337
Students United Making More International Talk is an organization
designed to help students practice multiple languages in a
comfortable, relaxed environment. In addition, The SUMMIT is
geared towards introducing students to multiple cultures through
music, movies, food, and most importantly, conversation.
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TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons
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Advisor:
Jia-Yi Cheng Levine
(661) 362-5806
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 332
TED is a club that encourages a conversation about sharing ideas to
change attitudes, lives, and ultimately the world. It provides
a platform for intellectual exchanges and is an open community
towards inspired thinking. The club strives to create a
dialogue for culturing a global perspective within its local
community of Santa Clarita, California, and ultimately the world.
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Video
Game Programming Club
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Advisor: Chris Ferguson
(661) 362-3473
Office: Hasley Hall, Room 331
The Video Game Programming Club is a place for students to get
together to learn programming techniques and skills through the
medium of video games.
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