Student Groups

Aggies
(WC Student Agriculture Society)
The Wilmingtion College Aggies is a not-for-profit campus organization the sponsors on and off campus activities such as the Aggies Judging Contest. Each year, the Aggies club offers a five-hundred dollar scholarship to incoming an incoming freshman showing exemplary academics and leadership in high school, in hopes the student will be an active member of the Wilmington College Community.

The Wilmington College Aggies is one of the largest organizations at Wilmington College. The organization focuses on education and leadership in the agriculture industry. The scholarship offers prospective students an early interest in the organization, and was designed to aid tomorrow's leaders as they strive to further their education. Please print the scholarship application, fill it out, and send it along with an official transcript to the following address: Wilmington College Agricultural Society Pyle Center Box 624 Wilmington College Wilmington, OH 45177

The criteria for the scholarship are as follows:

*Must be enrolled at Wilmington College for the Fall of 2005
*Must be planning to major in Agriculture
*Must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
*Must enclose official high school transcript with scholarship application
*Application must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2005

• Wilmington College Aggies scholarship application

American Medical Students Association (AMSA)
WC Premedical Chapter
The primary purpose of AMSA is to provide an environment that supports the creative ideas of physicians in training while offering a forum for discussion of health issues. It is the intention of AMSA to help increase the knowledge of health and wellness information among members and the general public.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. AIWC is the Wilmington College chapter of Amnesty International's US offices. The purpose of this chapter is to raise awareness of worldwide human rights abuses and to encourage active participation to prevent and end such abuses. The group meets weekly and sponsors many activities on campus. Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Business Club
The Wilmington College Business Club is a place not only for Business Majors but all students of Wilmington College to expand their network. We have tons of fun and helpful activities:

• Networking conference
• Fieldtrip
• Resume writing seminar
• Internship and job search workshop , and
• Your ideas

Come and join us! For more information, please contact:

Stacy Staarmann
Pyle Box: 1017
E-mail: sstaarmann@wilmington.edu
Phone: 937-655-3082

Multi-Cultural Student Union
The primary purpose of the Multi-Cultural Student Union is to discuss African-American student concerns, plan and implement Africentric programs, and support all efforts to improve the recruitment and retention of African-American students. An additional purpose of this organization is to encourage active participation in campus and community activities by African-American students.

Criminal Justice Club
The Wilmington College Criminal Justice Club is a student interest group that develops co-curricular activities in criminal justice.Through the club, students participate in field trips to area agencies,plan internships and field practicums, and assist one another in career development. The club meets weekly throughout the term.

E.T.C. - Educational Theater Company
(contact Ken Lydy, extension 624, or Tara Lydy, extension 261)
The Educational theater Company consists of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Members of E.T.C. are not required to hold a Theater major or minor however they must have a passion for educating their peers. The student members of E.T.C.are not paid actors. They volunteer their time and skills to perform for diverse audiences using drama as an innovative way to educate.

International Club
(contact Mark Denniston, extension 264)
Both international and American students are invited to become members of the International Club. Multicultural programming, including social activities and educational excursions, are planned throughout the academic year.

Quest
The purpose of the Quest organization is to promote awareness and introduce possible solutions to everyday environmental problems. All students interested in environmental awareness are welcome.

Resident Student Association (RSA)
The Resident Student Association (RSA) affords leadership and involvement opportunities for all residential students. RSA serves as a voice for on-campus students about residence hall policies and issues. The group also sponsors campus-wide activities such as residence hall Trick-or-Treat and the Spring Formal. Wilmington College is a member of the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) and RSA participates in leadership conferences for the Central Atlantic region.

Sports Medicine Leadership Council (SMLC)
This association is designed for Wilmington College student athletic trainers. Its purpose is the furthering of students' education and career opportunities in the athletic training field and other allied health care fields. The association creates College community and public awareness of area health/fitness programs and sponsors guest speakers.

The Wilmington College Student Alumni Association
Since its inception in the spring of 1985, the Student Alumni Association (formerly known as the Student Foundation) has worked to promote pride within the current classes at Wilmington College, along with generating future alumni support. The group also works with the Alumni Relations Office on various events including Homecoming, Day for WC, and Alumni Reunion Weekend. The group also develops its own events to build school spirit and create relationships between alumni and students.

Recycle Wilmington College
Over the years, Wilmington College has played an active role in resolving specific environmental issues in Clinton County.

Wilmington College Collegiate 4-H

Contact info:
Wilmington College main number: (937) 382-6661
Dean of Students
Ken Peress, ext. 270