College is about more than academics. Your life and experiences beyond the classroom are just as important. Wilson offers more than 30 student-run clubs and activities, giving you the opportunity to explore your interests outside of the classroom. If you don’t see something that satisfies your interests, you can always take the lead and start a new club. Wilson’s inclusive environment fosters community and encourages students to pursue the opportunities— both new and familiar—that make each student unique. Here's a sample of some of the clubs and organizations at Wilson. Allies Allies is a club that supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students. Allies seeks to educate the community about alternative lifestyles. Its activities are aimed toward promoting awareness of diverse attitudes, ideas and beliefs. The club meets every fortnight and accepts any member who is open minded and accepting of differences. Archery The Archery Club aims to learn and teach new skills, and help students unwind after a busy day and shoot targets with arrows in a safe environment. Sidebars Athletic Association The Athletic Association is an all campus organization that encompasses the whole student body. Our organization was created to encourage and incorporate every student into the ‘Phoenix’ experience. Being a student at Wilson College is the only requirement for this ‘club’. As an organization, officers develop events at various athletic events to raise Phoenix spirit. The Athletic Association plays a large role in Sarah Wilson Week as we create and coordinate Banner Stealing campus wide among the classes. The Athletic Association not only promotes the student-athlete experience; we work with students, staff, and administration to put on the annual Athletics Banquet. Most importantly, we ensure the fire of the Phoenix never goes out. Sidebars Billboard Published tri-weekly throughout the year, Wilson’s Billboard aims to present and discuss news and information pertinent to the members of the college community and its outside subscribers. For the readers, it is a succinct summary and sounding board of campus events; for its contributors, it is an exercise in creativity and technique. Each edition brings controversial editorials, feature stories, photographs and sports articles designed to keep the readers interested and informed. Click here for more information. Black Student Union The purpose of this organization is to encourage African-American awareness, enhance the quality of life for members of the Black Student Union, conduct activities involving community outreach, and foster greater understanding of African-American culture and related issues. All students are welcome to attend. Bottom Shelf Review The Bottom Shelf Review is Wilson College’s student literary magazine. Founded in 1979, the BSR celebrates the best in creative work by the Wilson community every year. Edited by the students of Wilson College, the BSR annually publishes poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, and artwork by Wilson students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Click here for more information. Campus Activities Board (CAB) Campus Activity Board (CAB) is a student-centered organization that assists the director of campus life to plan organize, implement and evaluate student activities. Activities include the selection of films for the film series, bands and entertainers, as well as trips off campus. CAB also plans the two annual semi-formals, White Dinner and Spring Fling. Choir The Wilson College Choir is the long-standing concert choir of Wilson College. From our institution’s founding as a women’s college in 1869, the Wilson College Choir has primarily performed works for treble voices while occasionally performing traditional treble/bass works with other collegiate, all-male glee clubs. In our newest reincarnation, we perform a breadth of works from the traditional treble/bass choral canon to new and contemporary works. Based on our rich musical legacy, our performances are vibrant, engaging events for our audiences as we perform our favorite songs of hope, faith, laughter, and love. Our ensemble is open to any student, faculty, or staff member at Wilson College as well as any community members within reasonable travel distance from Wilson College. Diversity Team The mission of the Diversity Team is to support and celebrate diversity on campus. The Diversity Team highlights awareness at Wilson by collaborating with various clubs on campus to promote events such as celebrating Diversity Week, Women’s History Month and Orientation Week. Works with the Student Development Staff, Student Government, Residence Life and faculty and staff in promoting inclusion of diversity at Wilson by organizing various activities and educational programs. Dressage Team Members of the Dressage Team ride weekly to practice flatwork and dressage tests. They represent Wilson College in the interscholastic dressage competitions and intramural dressage shows. The Team: • The purpose of the Wilson College Dressage Team is to educate all members about the classical history, and competitive world of Dressage. The team will have membership and participation in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA). This will allow members to demonstrate their knowledge, proficiency, and talent of the sport through competition with other schools in our allocated district (Region C). Practices: • 4-6pm Practice on Friday’s in Wilson’s “Cook” Indoor Arena on School Horses • Practice riding and influencing the horse to become more athletic and sound in a dressage frame: carrying itself and rider in balanced and with harmony. • Practice movements that each rider must showcase in their level of competition and work to advance rider’s skills, confidence and understanding. • We also have team meetings as needed to discuss shows, fundraising ideas, practice schedules and ideas or concerns brought up by members. Competitions: Throughout the year members compete in Wilson schooling shows along with Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) competitions. The Wilson College Dressage Team competes in Region C of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association against other colleges and universities including Delaware Valley College, Centenary College, Cazenovia College, Cornell University, and Penn State University. As a team Wilson travels to the college or university and uses the host school’s horses chosen through a lottery-type system. Environmental Club The Environmental Club works to promote an increased awareness and understanding of environmental issues as they relate to the role of the individual. The purpose of the club is to create awareness on environmental issues such as conservation, preservation and restoration, with emphasis on educating the Wilson community. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to join. Equine-Facilitated Therapeutics (EFT) Club The EFT Club (Equine Facilitated Therapeutics Club) was created to educate the students of Wilson College about the benefits of equine therapies, to build and maintain a support system for families with children with special needs, and to get the students involved in making changes to the Penn Hall Equestrian Center that will benefit all riders (therapeutic as well as non-therapeutic). Click here for more information. Eventing Team The Eventing Club’s main goals are to educate the students of Wilson College about the equine sport of eventing; promote learning and safety while actively pursuing the sport and all it entails; and get students involved in making some changes to the areas at the Penn Hall Equestrian Center that are available for riding. We plan to use resources from the center to build and maintain cross-country fences, which will be open to everyone. Exercise Science The Exercise Science Club seeks to increase student knowledge and participation in exercise, health, and fitness. Gamer’s Club Gamers club was created to allow gamers of all type to share games, play, and relax with one another. Along with being an accepting environment for gamers of any level, beginner or advance. This club allows bonds to be made between students that continue to show even after club events or activities. Habitat for Humanity This student group works throughout the year to plan the Alternative Spring Break trip, as well as works with the local Chambersburg Habitat for Humanity Chapter on local projects at least one weekend per semester. Hunt Seat Team Hunt Seat Equitation is a year-round sport at Wilson, beginning with tryouts in September and continuing until the IHSA National Competition in May. Wilson competes in Region II Zone 3 of the IHSA Circuit. The Penn Hall Equestrian Center of Wilson College includes two indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, three barns and 20 acres of paddocks and pasture. Kittochtinny Players (Drama Club) The Kittochtinny Players (KP) are the Dramatics Society of Wilson College. Founded in 1930 (though Wilson College had a Dramatics Society before that,) the KP is mostly known for their annual spring production. KP affords students not only the opportunity to act, but also to design costumes, sets and scenery, lighting, and even to direct and write their own plays for production! Learning Campus Learning Campus seeks to provide an equal opportunity for academic success to children of migrant families in the Chambersburg community through after-school tutoring and one-on-one mentoring from student and community volunteers. Learning Campus gives migrant children the opportunity to experience a college campus and unlock the possibility of considering higher education in the future. In addition, Learning Campus provides Wilson students the opportunity to learn the value of community service and gain experience in their field of study. Click here for more information. Mounted Drill Team The Mounted Drill Team consists of eight to 16 horse and riders that put on several musical performances throughout the year for special events. The drill team allows various riders of differing levels of ability to demonstrate their skills acquired through practice with the team. The team also serves as a representation of the Department of Equestrian Studies and Wilson College as a whole. Muhibbah International Club Muhibbah - a Malaysian word meaning unity among nations - best describes this international, intercultural group that is by no means confined to international students. Diverse populations of students who represent just about every continent in the world come together to create eclectic dinners, cultural evenings and other activities to promote cultural awareness. Muhhibah seeks to build connections with other universities and colleges to co-sponsor activities. Nutrition Club This club was created to find individuals passionate about nutrition and to teach that it is an essential part of living, it is important for individuals to have a desire to better their quality of life through their diet. Orchesis Orchesis is a dance ensemble for any student interested and/or skilled in technique and creative interpretation. All students are welcome to participate. Orchesis focuses on perfection of performance and technique, as well as fun. Activities include a concert each semester showing what the students have accomplished. Click here for more information. Pre-Vet Club This club is for pre-veterinary students who want to learn more about careers in veterinary medicine and gain valuable experience and support for veterinary medical college. The club focuses on trips to vet schools, lectures and other animal-and medicine-related activities. Learn more here. Psychology Club The Psychology Club assists students in exploring psychology-related careers and to work toward ending the negative stigma associated with mental illness. We hold field trips to different psychological organizations to get a feel for the work being done. Examples include Brook Lane and Franklin County’s Therapeutic Riding Center. Show Choir PREMIERING DURING THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR The Wilson College Show Choir is the newest ensemble at Wilson College. As a collegiate level show choir, we perform high energy shows and spectacles for our audiences through our study and execution of healthy singing, dancing, showmanship, and the art of entertainment Spanish Club The Spanish Club works to promote cultural literacy pertaining to Spain and Latin America. The club is open to all Wilson students, regardless of linguistic ability and/or knowledge. Spanish Club is to help create understanding and promote enthusiasm for the various aspects of Spanish-speaking culture and language. The Spanish Club proposes to promote awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the people and diverse cultural productions of the Hispanic/Latino world. It also proposes to contribute and encourage the study and appreciation of the Spanish language. Lastly, it proposes to foster friendly relations with other clubs and organizations, as well as the community, and to work with them to better understand diversity through cultural awareness. Past activities have included poetry readings, Hispanic Heritage Month festivities, film nights, plays, fiestas, trips and community outreach. Veterinary Nursing Club The Veterinary Nursing Club was created to connect students with shared interests, particularly those with a passion for animals. Veterinary Nursing Club allows students to meet fellow classmates, gain volunteer experience, encourage campus involvement with fundraisers, and allows those in the veterinary nursing program to put some of their hard earned skills to work during the bi-annual dog wash fundraiser. Western Team The Western Riding Team holds tryouts at the beginning of the fall semester. Members of the team practice weekly with their coach to work on equitation, horsemanship patterns and reining patterns. Riders range in skill level from walk/jog to open horsemanship and reining. The team represents Wilson College in Zone 3 Regions 3 and 4 of the IHSA circuit. Wilson Animal Action Group (WAAG) Wilson Animal Action Group (WAAG) was created to give students a way to make our corner of the world better for the animals and people that live here. We seek to improve animal welfare hands-on, by volunteering with local organizations; we also work towards improving the way animals are treated on a greater scale, by engaging in the legislative process and educating the public about current welfare issues. Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) The Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) is a student-run organization that is jointly responsible for the rules that govern the college campus. Comprised of elected student representatives, WCGA acts as a liaison between faculty, staff and students in an effort to initiate policy discussion based on any concerns and/or questions that may arise from students in the course of her or his study at Wilson. 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Allies is a club that supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students. Allies seeks to educate the community about alternative lifestyles. Its activities are aimed toward promoting awareness of diverse attitudes, ideas and beliefs. The club meets every fortnight and accepts any member who is open minded and accepting of differences.
The Archery Club aims to learn and teach new skills, and help students unwind after a busy day and shoot targets with arrows in a safe environment. Sidebars
The Athletic Association is an all campus organization that encompasses the whole student body. Our organization was created to encourage and incorporate every student into the ‘Phoenix’ experience. Being a student at Wilson College is the only requirement for this ‘club’. As an organization, officers develop events at various athletic events to raise Phoenix spirit. The Athletic Association plays a large role in Sarah Wilson Week as we create and coordinate Banner Stealing campus wide among the classes. The Athletic Association not only promotes the student-athlete experience; we work with students, staff, and administration to put on the annual Athletics Banquet. Most importantly, we ensure the fire of the Phoenix never goes out. Sidebars
Published tri-weekly throughout the year, Wilson’s Billboard aims to present and discuss news and information pertinent to the members of the college community and its outside subscribers. For the readers, it is a succinct summary and sounding board of campus events; for its contributors, it is an exercise in creativity and technique. Each edition brings controversial editorials, feature stories, photographs and sports articles designed to keep the readers interested and informed. Click here for more information.
The purpose of this organization is to encourage African-American awareness, enhance the quality of life for members of the Black Student Union, conduct activities involving community outreach, and foster greater understanding of African-American culture and related issues. All students are welcome to attend.
The Bottom Shelf Review is Wilson College’s student literary magazine. Founded in 1979, the BSR celebrates the best in creative work by the Wilson community every year. Edited by the students of Wilson College, the BSR annually publishes poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, and artwork by Wilson students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Click here for more information.
Campus Activity Board (CAB) is a student-centered organization that assists the director of campus life to plan organize, implement and evaluate student activities. Activities include the selection of films for the film series, bands and entertainers, as well as trips off campus. CAB also plans the two annual semi-formals, White Dinner and Spring Fling.
The Wilson College Choir is the long-standing concert choir of Wilson College. From our institution’s founding as a women’s college in 1869, the Wilson College Choir has primarily performed works for treble voices while occasionally performing traditional treble/bass works with other collegiate, all-male glee clubs. In our newest reincarnation, we perform a breadth of works from the traditional treble/bass choral canon to new and contemporary works. Based on our rich musical legacy, our performances are vibrant, engaging events for our audiences as we perform our favorite songs of hope, faith, laughter, and love. Our ensemble is open to any student, faculty, or staff member at Wilson College as well as any community members within reasonable travel distance from Wilson College.
The mission of the Diversity Team is to support and celebrate diversity on campus. The Diversity Team highlights awareness at Wilson by collaborating with various clubs on campus to promote events such as celebrating Diversity Week, Women’s History Month and Orientation Week. Works with the Student Development Staff, Student Government, Residence Life and faculty and staff in promoting inclusion of diversity at Wilson by organizing various activities and educational programs.
Members of the Dressage Team ride weekly to practice flatwork and dressage tests. They represent Wilson College in the interscholastic dressage competitions and intramural dressage shows. The Team: • The purpose of the Wilson College Dressage Team is to educate all members about the classical history, and competitive world of Dressage. The team will have membership and participation in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA). This will allow members to demonstrate their knowledge, proficiency, and talent of the sport through competition with other schools in our allocated district (Region C). Practices: • 4-6pm Practice on Friday’s in Wilson’s “Cook” Indoor Arena on School Horses • Practice riding and influencing the horse to become more athletic and sound in a dressage frame: carrying itself and rider in balanced and with harmony. • Practice movements that each rider must showcase in their level of competition and work to advance rider’s skills, confidence and understanding. • We also have team meetings as needed to discuss shows, fundraising ideas, practice schedules and ideas or concerns brought up by members. Competitions: Throughout the year members compete in Wilson schooling shows along with Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) competitions. The Wilson College Dressage Team competes in Region C of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association against other colleges and universities including Delaware Valley College, Centenary College, Cazenovia College, Cornell University, and Penn State University. As a team Wilson travels to the college or university and uses the host school’s horses chosen through a lottery-type system.
The Environmental Club works to promote an increased awareness and understanding of environmental issues as they relate to the role of the individual. The purpose of the club is to create awareness on environmental issues such as conservation, preservation and restoration, with emphasis on educating the Wilson community. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to join.
The EFT Club (Equine Facilitated Therapeutics Club) was created to educate the students of Wilson College about the benefits of equine therapies, to build and maintain a support system for families with children with special needs, and to get the students involved in making changes to the Penn Hall Equestrian Center that will benefit all riders (therapeutic as well as non-therapeutic). Click here for more information.
The Eventing Club’s main goals are to educate the students of Wilson College about the equine sport of eventing; promote learning and safety while actively pursuing the sport and all it entails; and get students involved in making some changes to the areas at the Penn Hall Equestrian Center that are available for riding. We plan to use resources from the center to build and maintain cross-country fences, which will be open to everyone.
The Exercise Science Club seeks to increase student knowledge and participation in exercise, health, and fitness.
Gamers club was created to allow gamers of all type to share games, play, and relax with one another. Along with being an accepting environment for gamers of any level, beginner or advance. This club allows bonds to be made between students that continue to show even after club events or activities.
This student group works throughout the year to plan the Alternative Spring Break trip, as well as works with the local Chambersburg Habitat for Humanity Chapter on local projects at least one weekend per semester.
Hunt Seat Equitation is a year-round sport at Wilson, beginning with tryouts in September and continuing until the IHSA National Competition in May. Wilson competes in Region II Zone 3 of the IHSA Circuit. The Penn Hall Equestrian Center of Wilson College includes two indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, three barns and 20 acres of paddocks and pasture.
The Kittochtinny Players (KP) are the Dramatics Society of Wilson College. Founded in 1930 (though Wilson College had a Dramatics Society before that,) the KP is mostly known for their annual spring production. KP affords students not only the opportunity to act, but also to design costumes, sets and scenery, lighting, and even to direct and write their own plays for production!
Learning Campus seeks to provide an equal opportunity for academic success to children of migrant families in the Chambersburg community through after-school tutoring and one-on-one mentoring from student and community volunteers. Learning Campus gives migrant children the opportunity to experience a college campus and unlock the possibility of considering higher education in the future. In addition, Learning Campus provides Wilson students the opportunity to learn the value of community service and gain experience in their field of study. Click here for more information.
The Mounted Drill Team consists of eight to 16 horse and riders that put on several musical performances throughout the year for special events. The drill team allows various riders of differing levels of ability to demonstrate their skills acquired through practice with the team. The team also serves as a representation of the Department of Equestrian Studies and Wilson College as a whole.
Muhibbah - a Malaysian word meaning unity among nations - best describes this international, intercultural group that is by no means confined to international students. Diverse populations of students who represent just about every continent in the world come together to create eclectic dinners, cultural evenings and other activities to promote cultural awareness. Muhhibah seeks to build connections with other universities and colleges to co-sponsor activities.
This club was created to find individuals passionate about nutrition and to teach that it is an essential part of living, it is important for individuals to have a desire to better their quality of life through their diet.
Orchesis is a dance ensemble for any student interested and/or skilled in technique and creative interpretation. All students are welcome to participate. Orchesis focuses on perfection of performance and technique, as well as fun. Activities include a concert each semester showing what the students have accomplished. Click here for more information.
This club is for pre-veterinary students who want to learn more about careers in veterinary medicine and gain valuable experience and support for veterinary medical college. The club focuses on trips to vet schools, lectures and other animal-and medicine-related activities. Learn more here.
The Psychology Club assists students in exploring psychology-related careers and to work toward ending the negative stigma associated with mental illness. We hold field trips to different psychological organizations to get a feel for the work being done. Examples include Brook Lane and Franklin County’s Therapeutic Riding Center.
PREMIERING DURING THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR The Wilson College Show Choir is the newest ensemble at Wilson College. As a collegiate level show choir, we perform high energy shows and spectacles for our audiences through our study and execution of healthy singing, dancing, showmanship, and the art of entertainment
The Spanish Club works to promote cultural literacy pertaining to Spain and Latin America. The club is open to all Wilson students, regardless of linguistic ability and/or knowledge. Spanish Club is to help create understanding and promote enthusiasm for the various aspects of Spanish-speaking culture and language. The Spanish Club proposes to promote awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the people and diverse cultural productions of the Hispanic/Latino world. It also proposes to contribute and encourage the study and appreciation of the Spanish language. Lastly, it proposes to foster friendly relations with other clubs and organizations, as well as the community, and to work with them to better understand diversity through cultural awareness. Past activities have included poetry readings, Hispanic Heritage Month festivities, film nights, plays, fiestas, trips and community outreach.
The Veterinary Nursing Club was created to connect students with shared interests, particularly those with a passion for animals. Veterinary Nursing Club allows students to meet fellow classmates, gain volunteer experience, encourage campus involvement with fundraisers, and allows those in the veterinary nursing program to put some of their hard earned skills to work during the bi-annual dog wash fundraiser.
The Western Riding Team holds tryouts at the beginning of the fall semester. Members of the team practice weekly with their coach to work on equitation, horsemanship patterns and reining patterns. Riders range in skill level from walk/jog to open horsemanship and reining. The team represents Wilson College in Zone 3 Regions 3 and 4 of the IHSA circuit.
Wilson Animal Action Group (WAAG) was created to give students a way to make our corner of the world better for the animals and people that live here. We seek to improve animal welfare hands-on, by volunteering with local organizations; we also work towards improving the way animals are treated on a greater scale, by engaging in the legislative process and educating the public about current welfare issues.
The Wilson College Government Association (WCGA) is a student-run organization that is jointly responsible for the rules that govern the college campus. Comprised of elected student representatives, WCGA acts as a liaison between faculty, staff and students in an effort to initiate policy discussion based on any concerns and/or questions that may arise from students in the course of her or his study at Wilson.
