Amnesty International
Student Contact: Aquib Yacoob Amnesty International doesn’t just reveal the outrage of human rights abuse but inspires hope for a better world through public action and international solidarity. We help stop human rights abuses by mobilizing our members and supporters to put pressure on governments, armed groups, companies and intergovernmental bodies There are many ways you can help us, including making a donation, joining Amnesty International and taking action.
Asian Cultural Society (ACS)
Student Contact: Lloyd Liang The Asian Cultural Society promotes a better understanding of Asian culture in its myriad forms. Club activities encompass all aspects of Asian life, both traditional and modern, ranging from festivals, art, music, and drama to current affairs, economics and contemporary film. The club office is located in the Pugh Center.
Biology Club (Raging Species)
Student Contact: Elise Begin The Biology Club works to promote and organize a variety of activities that pertain to biology at Colby. Club leaders work closely with the department's faculty to achieve the goals of the club.
Blue Lights
Student Contact: Noah VanValkenburg Blue Lights is a student-run male a cappella singing group. The Blue Lights perform both on and off campus throughout the year, often hosting singing groups from other schools. The Blue Lights are a group of fun-loving guys with an urge to entertain. Their repertoire ranges from oldies to contemporary rock. Auditions are held each fall.
Broadway Musical Revue (BMR)
Student Contact: Kendall hatch BMR produces a Broadway revue or full musical show each semester.
Colby African Society
Student Contact: Pamela Alakai Presenting Africa Beyond the StereotypesCare to discover Africa beyond the media images? Join us! Mission Statement The Colby African Society serves as a cultural and social support base for all students of African descent. We aim to celebrate African cultures by creating a platform on which all students interested in Africa can closely interact with each other and also share their thoughts and experiences with the community at large.
Colby Ambassadors
Student Contact: Julianna Haubner The Colby Ambassadors volunteer their time to serve as tour guides, lobby hosts and day and overnight hosts throughout the year. By answering questions and spending time with prospective students on campus, each Ambassador serves as an important resource for potential students and provides a general glimpse into life at Colby.
Colby Ballroom Dance Club
Phone: 207-859-7003 | Student Contact: Shameeka Murphy The Ballroom Dance Club promotes ballroom and swing dance at Colby with an emphasis on teaching through lessons and events on campus. Advanced members may choose to attend intercollegiate dance competitions.
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Colby Cares About Kids (CCAK)
Phone: 207-859-4155 | Student Contact: Lori Morin CCAK is a volunteer mentoring program that facilitates one-on-one relationships between students and youth within the Greater Waterville community. Mentors act as role models, friends, and academic guides for their mentees and are assigned to one of several mentoring sites. CCAK is part of the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement.
Colby Cycling Club
Student Contact: Noah VanValkenburg The Cycling Team competes with more than 25 other colleges in Division II of the NCCA Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference. During the fall we compete on mountain bikes. In the spring we compete on the road. Non-competitive student riders are welcome on our training rides, which are held year-round.
Colby Dancers
Student Contact: Kayla Gross Colby Dancers welcomes all those interested in dance, whether beginning or advanced, who may take daily classes in the studios of the Strider Theater. Several performances are scheduled each year.
Colby Democrats
Student Contact: Ben Wexler-Waite The Colby Democrats work to educate students about the philosophy of the Democratic Party and to assist in the election of Democratic candidates to local, state, and national offices.
Colby DJs
Student Contact: Patrick Blinkhorn The purpose of Colby DJs is to promote and organize DJing and Colby DJs dances at Colby College. Members of Colby DJs learn how to DJ using DJ software and traditional equipment and share music knowledge with one another. Colby DJs organizes dances for the student body where club members get a chance to DJ.
Colby Echo
Phone: 207-859-5430 | Student Contact: Sarah Lyon The Colby Echo is Colby's weekly newspaper, written, edited, typeset, proofread, and laid out by students. If you are interested in working for the Echo, plan to attend the informational meeting held at the beginning of each semester.
Colby Eight
Student Contact: Ismael Perez The Colby Eight is a student-run male a cappella singing group. The Colby Eight performs both on and off campus throughout the year. The repertoire consists primarily of traditional barbershop music and arrangements of contemporary music. Auditions are held each fall.
Colby Emergency Response (CER)
Phone: 207-859-4099 | Student Contact: Charlie Frank Colby Emergency Response operates under the auspices of the health center. CER is a group of radio-dispatched student emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who respond to health emergencies on campus. CER also offers courses in first aid at all levels to students and faculty.
Colby Equestrian
Student Contact: Amanda Carbonneau The Colby Equestrian Team is an active participant in the IHSA, a nation wide intercollegiate competition riding circuit. We focus on building rider versatility and welcome members of all experience levels.
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Colby Fencing Club
Student Contact: Marguerite Peterson Colby Fencing promotes and coordinates fencing activities on campus, and competes in local tournaments of the Northeast Division of the United States Fencing Association (USFA).
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Colby Film Society
Student Contact: Michael Perreault The Colby Film Society works to increase exposure to all aspects of cinema and to underscore its influence on our culture. From film screenings and festivals, to short film-making competitions, to events coordinated with Railroad Square Cinema, we work in conjunction with departments across the academic spectrum and the Waterville community to fulfill this mission.
Colby Hipnotik (Dance Team)
Student Contact: Francesca Cone The Colby Hipnotik Dance Team is a group of dedicated and experienced dancers who rehearse regularly and perform at various sporting events and at occasional artistic functions on campus. The dance team coordinates "Night at the Arts," a showcase of talent featuring a broad variety of performances by Colby students.
Colby Improv
Student Contact: James Staley The Colby Improv holds improvisational theater performances on and off campus. Performances include comedy games and long-form scenes.
Colby Juggling
Student Contact: Harry Irving This club aims to contribute to the Colby education through the sustained vertical motion of multiple projectiles. The club will promote and organize juggling and circus acts at Colby College.
Colby Mountaineering Club (CMC)
Student Contact: Chris Eden The Colby Mountaineering Club is composed of students dedicated to rock, ice, and alpine climbing. The CMC maintains the indoor climbing wall, which is open to Colby students, faculty, and staff. It also leads outdoor rock and ice climbing trips and provides free leader training. The climbing wall and all CMC equipment and resources are available to members upon completion of the free introductory climbing seminar. The CMC climbing wall and the club office are located in the field house.
Colby Muslim Society
Phone: 207-859-4083 The Colby Muslim Group maintains an area in Sturtevant for services and prayer for Muslim students. The office is located in the Pugh Center.
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Colby Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (COFGA)
Student Contact: Avery Beck We aim to provide quality, organic produce to Colby's dining halls, instill in our members the knowledge necessary to grow their own food, and inform the Colby community about issues surrounding food production.
Colby Outing Club (COC)
Phone: 207-859-4280 | Student Contact: Ellicott Dandy & Ben Hannon The Colby Outing Club leads outdoor trips during the academic school year including fall, Janplan, and spring breaks. The COC maintains outdoor gear and make it available to members, provide weekly office hours at the COC office for gear rental and other business, offer outdoor-related volunteer opportunities, and maintain the COC cabin and rent it out to both COC members and non-members in the Colby community.
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Colby Pre-Health Society
Student Contact: Lloyd Liang The Colby Pre-Health Society is a club that provides community to pre-med students - whether they will be applying for Veterinary, Dental, or Medical School after Colby. The club also helps organize volunteer opportunities at the local hospital and medical care facilities.
Colby Quidditch
Student Contact: Gabriella Johnson By creating the Quidditch club, its leaders aim to introduce a sport on the Hill that does not attract the typical sports fanatics. While everyone may not like the same sports, most people can bond over their love for Harry Potter. This is a chance for students, faculty and the Waterville community to be united by their passion for literature. Regardless of the scoreboard, the players and spectators of Colby Quidditch will never be disappointed. They will have played a role in bringing their favorite children’s book to life.
Colby Republicans
Student Contact: David Watson The Colby Republicans seek to promote the ideals of limited government, economic freedom, and individualism. The organization's goals are to stimulate debate, encourage independent thinking on the part of students and faculty, and demonstrate that the foundations of conservative thought not only have merit, but should be taught with the same intellectual fervor and status as liberalism.
Colby Student Investment Association (CSIA)
Student Contact: Thomas Abe The Colby Student Investment Association is a student-managed, student-run fund at Colby College. Founded in 2007, the CSIA relies on the in-house research and talent of Colby students to beat the indices. The CSIA functions under three divisions, Trading, Strategy, and Portfolio Management, and the club strives to educate Colby students interested in finance and to strengthen the network between Colby students and alums in the financial world. Recently, the club has completed working on a mutual fund portfolio strategic plan. With continuous updates and modification, working on this fund gives member hands-on experience of money management and asset allocation. Since its founding, the CSIA boasts membership of over 150 students.
Colby Taiko
Student Contact: Max Hogue The Taiko Club will provide students with instructions and practice the art of Japanese Taiko drumming. Club members participate in workshops and performances on campus and attend off-campus performances by other Taiko groups.
Colby Tang Soo Do
Student Contact: Zhanar Seitmagzimova Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art that has its roots in Shotokan karate, taekkyeon, Subak, and Chinese Kung Fu.
Colby Volunteer Center (CVC)
Phone: 207-859-4150 | Student Contact: Madison Louis The Colby Volunteer Center (CVC) provides opportunities for Colby students to get involved in and to help make a difference in the greater Waterville community. The CVC sponsors fund raisers and one-time service events such as the Children's Halloween Extravaganza and Colby Cares Day, and it oversees 15 volunteer programs such as Adults Reading to Children, Boys and Girls Club, Paw Pals, Soup Kitchen, Colby Companions, and Rape Crisis. The CVC is located on the first floor of Eustis.
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For a full list of CVC sponsored programs, please reference the CVC website.
Colby Waterville Alliance
Student Contact: Brita Midness CWA seeks to promote unity between Colby College and Waterville as a whole by organizing service activities and educational opportunities centered around the Waterville community.
Colbyettes
Student Contact: Melanie Brown The Colbyettes are an all female a cappella group performing a wide variety of a cappella music. Performances are held throughout the school year.
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EcoReps
Student Contact: Lauren McCrary The EcoRep program is a joint project of campus life and the Environmental Studies Program. EcoReps are student environmental leaders who will work to create a culture of sustainable living and spearhead various green initiatives both within their dorms and across campus.
Enviro-Co
Phone: 207-859-4078 | Student Contact: Ari Porter & Syd Morison The Environmental Coalition seeks to educate the Colby and Waterville communities about recycling, water quality, maple sugaring, forest management, and other environmental issues. The office is located in the basement of Mary Low.
Ethnic Vocal Ensemble (EVE)
Student Contact: Katherine Fecteau The Ethnic Vocal Ensemble enriches the Colby community with a diverse sound of cultural music and promotes the acceptance of different cultures through a variety of a cappella performances.
Four Winds
Phone: 207-859-4602 | Student Contact: Carter Stevens The Four Winds Club is an alliance for Native American and fellow Colby students that provides opportunities to explore and experience various aspects of Native American Indian cultures. The office is located in the Pugh Center.
French Club
Phone: 207-859-4660 | Student Contact: Allison Hess & Liz Malone The French Club is a language club that gives students the opportunity to enjoy speaking French in informal settings. The club also sponsors films and cultural activities.
Gentlemen of Quality
Student Contact: Shaquan Huntt This club seeks to provide a male discussion group of current issues on campus, both socially and academically. Our purpose is to support each other and collaborate with the existing groups on campus in order to foster a more cultural and intellectual community. We strive to create the character of well-rounded, intelligent, and disciplined men that represents the men of all races on campus in an honorable manner.
Global China Connect
Student Contact: Bryan Fung Global China Connect aims to contribute towards Colby's education and to expand students' awareness of the issues regarding East Asia.
Goldfarb Student Advisory Board
Student Contact: Lisa Kaplan The Goldfarb Student Advisory Board works to actively involve students in our strategic direction and ongoing programming. .
Hillel
Student Contact: Lyndsey Pecker Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world. Its mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Colby's Hillel chapter seeks to bring together Jews and non-Jews from the community for both social and religious activities. The office is located in the Pugh Center.
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Historical European Martial Arts Club
Student Contact: Hank Lanphier Want to fight like a Murmillo Gladiator or a 14th century German knight? HEMA is a collection of students seeking a more hands on approach to history. By training and sparring with the arms, armor, and reconstructed techniques of Greek, Roman, and Medieval warriors members gain a deeper understanding of the pressures and restrictions that guided the course of Western civilization. Participants use Hockey helmets and gloves in full contact sparring. A mix of Wrestling, Boxing, and sword fighting are employed interchangably to most realistically mimic the ancient fighting styles. No experiance required, anyone is welcome, and all activities are strictly Challenge-by-Choice.
iBike
Student Contact: To Be Advised iBike is a program that allows students to rent a bike and a helmet to enable them to see the sights that Colby has to offer
insideColby
Student Contact: emily Fleming a website created for students by students presenting interesting articles and photo essays about life at Colby College
International Club
Student Contact: Chiran Bhandari The International Club, whose members are both international and American students, creates intercultural awareness through lectures, dinners, and other activities. Students especially enjoy the International Extravaganza, when club members cook international dishes and put on songs and dances from their respective countries. The International Club is one of Colby's largest organizations. The club office is located in the Pugh Center.
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iPlay
Student Contact: Lindsay Hunterwolf I-Play is managed by the Athletics Department. Colby's intramural program is run by two student commissioners. Colby I-Play offers opportunities for all students to become involved in many different sporting activities, with goals of igniting school spirit and contributing to the sense of community on campus.
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LINK
Student Contact: Fritha Wright The LINK program was designed to help you and other First Semester Abroad students feel connected to Colby before and while you're abroad and also once you arrive at Colby.
LiveAware
Student Contact: Tommy Kader LiveAware is a wellness Club for students & athletes. Through sitting and/or yoga, followed by an optional group dialogue, members become more conscious of the mind and body connection. Our goal is to create a dynamic and supportive environment where members discover inner peace and develop a deeper sense of awareness in each moment of their lives. The awareness of self is central to higher-educational programming and elite athletic performance.
Luzicare
Student Contact: Clare Peaslee Our project, LuziCare, seeks to improve the Luzi Orphan Care Organization's (Luzi) capacity to provide home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses in communities the organization serves (in Mitunda, Malawi). We also look to enhance the sustainability of its programs. As many as 20,000 individuals live with HIV/AIDS in Luzi’s operational area. However, the organization has the resources to care for only 115 HIV/AIDS patients. Furthermore, many have to travel up to 50 kilometers to reach hospitals in the nearby city of Lilongwe; Luzi has only 4 aging bicycles to facilitate this trek. At local clinics care is substandard, antibiotics are scarce, and there is no electricity. Definitive care simply does not exist. The situation is dire, and Luzi’s resources are minimal.
Megalomaniacs
Student Contact: Becca Levenson The Megalomaniacs is a coed a cappella group that performs on and off campus and sings a repertoire of contemporary hits as well as an assortment of jazz, country, and barbershop tunes.
Mindful Mules
Student Contact: Thomas Kader Mindful Mules is a Zen meditation club that meets 4 days/week for 22
Mock Trial
Student Contact: Robyn Levin The Colby Mock Trial Team strives to educate its members about the legal practices and general justice system of the United States of America by means of intercollegiate participation in the American Mock Trial Association competition.
Model United Nations
Student Contact: Dan Sunderland Model United Nations is an academic simulation that aims to educate participants about civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In Model UN, students take on roles as foreign diplomats and participate in simulated sessions. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems.
Musicians' Alliance
Student Contact: Carson Brown The Musicians’ Alliance is for students interested in playing for any of the numerous campus bands. Although the primary focus is rock 'n' roll music, musicians interested in any genre are welcome to join.
Newman Council
Student Contact: Brittany Colford The Catholic Newman Council is a Catholic organization on campus that provides for the spiritual needs of the campus community as well as fund raising for an adopted charity, the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter. Activities include the annual coffee social and a cappella concert, Thanksgiving Hunger Fast, Divided World Banquet, group dinners, fun activities, and faith-sharing activities with other students. The office is located in the Pugh Center.
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Outing and Activities for Students Initiating Sobriety (OASIS)
Student Contact: Ginger Brooker OASIS encourages respect for sobriety and safe decision-making in our community by providing dialogue and substance-free events for anyone who chooses to participate.
Pequod
Student Contact: Kelsey Conroy The Pequod, Colby's literary arts magazine, is published twice a year, it features the work of Colby students, including short stories, poems, and artwork. The Pequod also sponsors monthly readings and displays of student artwork in the Mary Low Coffeehouse.
Photography Club
Student Contact: Dhokela Yzeiraj The Colby Photography Club is open to all Colby students and faculty. The Photography Club maintains black-and-white and color printing facilities on the second floor of Roberts Union, with separate developing and drying rooms.
Pottery Club
Student Contact: Nina Hatch The Pottery Club provides clay, pottery wheels, glasses, and kilns, as well as workshops on wheel throwing and hand building. The club is located in the Physical Plant Steam Plant.
Powder and Wig
Phone: 207-859-4079 | Student Contact: Mary Randall Powder and Wig presents several plays each year and coordinates all student drama productions. The club involves students in all aspects of production. The office is located in the basement of Mary Low.
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Pugh Community Board (PCB)
Student Contact: Nicole Sintetos The Pugh Community Board (PCB) is an organization whose primary purpose is to provide direction on the ways the Pugh Center advances the College's goals regarding multiculturalism. The group programs lectures, concerts, performances, exhibitions, workshops and special events for the entire community. Programs are offered in the Pugh Center and other locations on campus. Programs affirm cultural differences, and educate the community on multicultural issues.
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Quilting Club
Student Contact: Mary Fletcher The Quilting Club meets weekly to work on various quilting projects. Members have the option to work on individual quilts or club projects for charity. Instructions on various quilting techniques are provided. The club is open to faculty, staff, and students.
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Ralph Bunche Society
Student Contact: Heather Liu The Ralph Bunche Society creates awareness and facilitates campus conversation on international affairs through RBS and Goldfarb sponsored events.
Relay for Life at Colby College
Student Contact: My Phuong Tong Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length. Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
Rotaract Club
Student Contact: Ginger Brooker The Rotaract Club is an international service organization dedicated to making a difference in the Colby community and beyond. Service projects include working with the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, organizing the Waterville Games Day in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club, and coordinating an annual school supplies drive to benefit school children in the Dominican Republic.
Sirens
Student Contact: Madeline Reusch The Sirens is an all-women's a cappella group and sings several times throughout the school year, with a focus on harmonies and rotating soloists within songs.
Social Entrepreneurs Club
Student Contact: Nicholas Papanastassiou & Layne Schwab The Colby Social Entrepreneurs discuss guidelines for a microfinance venture project on campus, plan events and discuss potential speakers to be invited, and educate members through powerpoint presentatinos or visits by private speakers.
Student Alumni Association (SAA)
The Student Alumni Association is dedicated to providing opportunities for alumni-student interaction. SAA members help as hosts during alumni weekends, sponsor College events, and represent the student body at official College functions.
Student Government Association
Phone: 207-859-4080 | Student Contact: Morgan Lingar The Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of elected officials who represent students on important issues pertaining to student life and College policy. SGA is committed to initiating positive and realistic change and, through the Presidents' Council, to providing a forum for the gathering and expression of ideas and concerns from all students.
Student Health on Campus (SHOC)
Student Contact: Hilary Perrey Student Health on Campus seeks to make students more aware of the health risks facing them, such as eating disorders, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, and other problems. Club members work closely with the health center staff and are available for confidential consultation regarding health matters.
Student Programming Board (SPB)
Phone: 207-859-4098 | Student Contact: Jessica Villella The Student Programming Board plans, coordinates, and implements a creative and diverse array of programs and events for the Colby community. Events include concerts, dances, lectures, live performances, talent and game shows, debates, parties, comedians, and traditional Colby events. The board is dedicated to improving the extracurricular life of Colby students.
Students For Education Reform
Student Contact: Cassady Roberts Please visit website for more information.
Students Organized for Black and Hispanic Unity (SOBHU)
Phone: 207-859-4811 | Student Contact: Clayton Brown SOBHU is composed of Colby students who are interested in increasing student awareness of African-American and Hispanic cultures through lectures, speakers, and performing arts events. The club office is located in the Pugh Center.
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The Bridge
Student Contact: Carla Aronsohn The Bridge works to allow people to live with honesty and dignity and to celebrate being bisexual, transgender, transsexual, lesbian, or gay. The group sponsors various social and political events such as movies, lectures, workshops, trips and the annual Colby College Pride Week. The club office is located in the Pugh Center.
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Ultimate Frisbee (Men's and Women's)
Student Contact: Phil Prosapio & Jill Sullivan The Colby Ultimate Frisbee Team is a coed club sport open to all Ultimate enthusiasts. Colby's team plays other New England colleges and universities throughout the fall and spring seasons.
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United World At Colby
Phone: 207-859-7780 | Student Contact: Kardelen Koldas Promotes and organizes activities that increase awareness of global issues, establishes a forum for dialogue with regards to current affairs and coordinates the efforts and skills of United World College graduates at Colby to accomplish these goals.
Water Polo Club
Student Contact: Andrew Hedberg Students meet to play Water Polo at the Alfond Pool.
WMHB 89.7 FM
Phone: 207-859-5451 | Student Contact: Malcolm Kerr The Mayflower Hill Broadcasting Corporation is a student-run non-commercial station operating 365 days a year. Members of the local community keep WMHB broadcasting during the year and especially over breaks and vacations. The station features all varieties of music as well as sports and special events. The studio and offices are located in the basement of the Roberts Building.
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Women's Rugby
Student Contact: Jade Enright The Colby Rugby Football Club is dedicated to excellence in the sport of rugby and to educating others about the game. The club is open to all students and participates in the New England Rugby Football Union (NERFU) as member of the Division II North Conference.
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