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Cocurricular activities are a valuable part of your collegiate experience. Involvement complements your academic work by providing opportunities to pursue interests, gain valuable experiences, and develop leadership and management skills. It also offers an opportunity to socialize within Medaille's diverse population. Additionally, participation in cocurricular activities increases your marketability upon graduation.
Student Government Association
Student activities are coordinated by the Office of Student Activities through the Student Government Association (S.G.A.). Every student of Medaille College is a member of S.G.A. and contributes a $50 per semester activity fee. The Student Senate and S.G.A. Executive Committee distribute the fee to all of the various clubs and organizations which constitute the cocurricular structure of the College. Some of the diverse groups which operate under the auspices of S.G.A. are described below.
Student Activities Board
The Board consists of five committees and is the programming arm of S.G.A. Each committee plans a variety of activities which represent the interests of a diverse student population. In any given year, this may include parties, boat rides, camping and ski trips, horseback riding, theatre excursions, lectures, sports events, and much more. The program complements the traditional events which are held on an annual basis: the Fall and Spring Picnics, Holiday Party, and the Awards Banquet.
M.B.A. Student Organization
The Organization represents concerns of the M.B.A. student population. The M.B.A.S.O. also sponsors activities which are specifically designed for the non-traditional student.
Clubs
A variety of clubs related to academic majors are available for those students interested in applying classroom theory. Academic clubs include the Child and Youth Services Club, Health and Human Services Club, Life Sciences Club, Sports Management Club, Veterinary Technology Club, and the M.B.A. Student Organization. Other clubs include the Resident Student Council, SADD, Cheerleaders Club, Golf Club, Fencing Club, and the Multicultural Association.
Athletics and Recreation
Medaille College offers a variety of sports at the intramural, extramural, and intercollegiate levels of competition including softball, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and flag football. Student interest determines those sports offered. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Office.
NCAA Athletic Program
Medaille College sponsors a Division III athletic program through the National Collegiate Athletic Association and is a new member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. Medaille College currently offers eleven intercollegiate athletic programs including: baseball, softball, women's cross country, as well as men's and women's soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.
Medallion (Yearbook)
The Medallion is published annually and provides a pictorial review of the Medaille school year. Students have the opportunity to gain experience in photography, graphics and layout.
The Perspective (Newspaper)
The Perspective is published not only to inform and to keep the student body updated on issues and events that pertain to them, but to entertain and educate as well. The paper is published during the school year and open to all students.
Prelude (Literary Anthology)
Prelude provides a creative outlet for campus poets, writers, and artists. Edited and produced by students in cooperation with a faculty advisor, Prelude prints original poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and artwork reproductions. Editors gain experience in administration, editing, and desktop publishing. Prelude is published once a year, near the end of the spring semester.
TV Studio
The Media Department operates a TV studio which allows students to learn various aspects of broadcast production from computer graphics to directing and editing a television program. Students produce their own half-hour talk show called "Medaille Magazine," which airs on local cable systems. Hands-on experience at the production facility is encouraged. The TV Studio also operates in conjunction with the New Media Institute on various multimedia projects.
WMCB Medaille College Radio
Medaille's on-campus radio lab offers an opportunity for all Medaille students to gain valuable experience in radio broadcasting, both on and off-the-air. The student staff includes news and sports writers, and air personalities and producers. WMCB airs diverse types of music from urban and alternative to classical.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association promotes camaraderie among former students of the College, keeps alumni informed of innovations at the College, and supports the College through its fundraising activities. Special events are held throughout the academic year. Regularly scheduled meetings are held in the Alumni Room. Please call the Director of Alumni Relations on campus or check the Alumni pages on our web site for the current schedule.
Family Weekend
The College sponsors a weekend of activities each fall for parents and families of students. This provides an opportunity for family members to meet faculty, staff, and administrators and learn more about the College and its educational programs.
Campus Crime Prevention and Security Program
Medaille College's Campus Public Safety and Student Affairs staffs work together with the Campus Crime and Sexual Assault Committee to facilitate a proactive approach to crime prevention, security, and safety on campus. Students are informed about security issues during New Student Orientation. In addition, a variety of educational programs are offered to heighten awareness of public safety. Topics such as sexual assault, self-defense, and crime prevention/safety awareness are discussed by facilitators from both the campus and the community-at-large.
Student Conduct
The Dean of Students or other designated administrative staff ensures that College regulations are enforced. A description of student conduct policies and procedures is available in the Medaille College Student Handbook.
Office
of Academic Affairs; page updated 9/20/04 (lak)
Medaille
College, 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, New York 14214 USA
Phone: (716) 884-3281; Fax: (716)
884-0291
email: Academic Affairs Office