Amnesty International
The purpose of this organization shall be to work impartially for the release of all prisoners of conscience—people detained anywhere for their beliefs, color, ethnic origin, sex, religion, language, or sexual orientation, provided they have neither used nor advocated violence—fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners, end of torture and executions in all cases and end to political killings and "disappearances." To work on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers, so that people who are fleeing persecution would not be sent back to their country, where they are in danger of becoming prisoners of conscience or facing torture or the death penalty. To promote ALL of the rights guaranteed by the UDHR, including social and economic rights, through human rights education and outreach.
American Medical Student Association Premed Chapter (AMSA)
The purposes of the organization shall be to provide an environment that supports the creative ideas of health professionals-in-training. To promote, encourage and maintain a cohesive relationship with the students and non-student organizations of Trinity College. To serve as forum for discussion of health issues for health professionals-in-training. To maintain a status as an independent organization. To maintain its primary identity as an organization for health professionals-in-training. To promote and maintain programs that enhance the quality of health care in the community. To be financially independent and maintain a stable financial base. To continue to develop health care leadership. To seek, develop and provide membership services to the health care professionals-in-training community. To increase the knowledge of health information among members and the public. To periodically reevaluate the above purposes and ensure that they are carried out in a proper fashion.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME at Trinity is a non-profit, educational service organization whose objectives are outlined as follows: to inform the Trinity College community of the opportunities available for pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering; inform prospective students of such opportunities; improve corporate-college relations in order to provide students with exposure to professional engineering environments and provide support, activities such as lectures, conventions, field trips, workshops literature and corporate contacts of mechanical engineering students.
Biology Club
The Biology Club encourages interaction among students with an interest in biology, and faculty of the Biology Department, and other biologists from outside the Trinity Community. The Biology Club sponsors lectures, field trips, and social events.
Book Swap
The purpose of the Book Swap shall be to provide students with an alternative way to buy/sell books and encourage students to help other students through participating in the Books Swap.
College Democrats
The purpose of this club is to serve as a source of information and education, and as a center of opportunities for Trinity students and faculty interested in the Democratic Party on the national, state, and local level.
College Republicans
The Trinity Republican Club has been an active organization on campus since 1979. It is open to all members of the Trinity community, and its purpose is to provide its members with an opportunity to get involved with the Republican party on a local, state, or national level. Events on campus include guest speakers, nondebates, social activities and Cave discussions. The Club also involves itself in numerous campaigns, both on and off campus, and brings prominent Republicans to speak on campus.
FOCUS (The Photography Club)
Focus will provide Trinity students with the opportunity to further their understanding of photography, get the community involved in and participating in the easy to do medium of art, provide Trinity an environment to learn, study, practice and appreciate the artistic potential of photography and to plan, initiate and exercise student activities and services of all types which are related to photography.
The Fred Pfeil Community Project
The Mission of The Fred Pfeil Community Project is to create a comfortable and vibrant space for all students to unite social, cultural, and intellectual interests, thereby enriching campus life. We will do this by hosting a network of engaged students and by setting an example, encouraging students to forge their own college experiences.
Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The purpose of this organization is to provide the opportunities to develop both an understanding of electronic technology and its allied sciences, and the necessary skills required to be successful in the electro technology (or allied sciences) working environment.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Our purpose is, on a Biblical basis, to create a forum for students and faculty to come together to worship God, to explore faith, to discuss current issues, and to foster a Christian community at Trinity College.
Ivy
This club is organized and will be operated for educational, scientific, and social purposes to promote an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management and application of modern computing. It also means to promote greater interest in computing and its applications, is a means of communications among persons having an interest in computing, and seeks to increase understanding among members and the public of issues involving computing. This chapter will serve students at Trinity College and other interested persons in the Hartford area.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE intends to develop intensive programs for increased black and minority participation in the fields of engineering. These programs will be initiated within the College community and, with outside support, will serve to strengthen relations among industry, the College and the black and minority community.
Newman Club
Are you a Catholic looking for a sense of belonging here at Trinity? If so, the Newman Club may be for you. The Newman Club is a student-run organization that fosters a sense of community for Catholic students at Trinity. Don’t feel that you have to be devout to join. We do sponsor speakers and discussions focusing on contemporary church issues and spirituality. We also offer opportunities for friendships to form and grow. Finally, we try to live our faith in a hands-on manner by sponsoring numerous community service projects in the City of Hartford.
Outing Club
The Trinity College Outing Club provides a wide variety of outdoor activities, including winter camping and climbing, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, and hikes. It also runs special trips, such as a downhill ski week, tubing, scuba diving, and wind surfing. Participation is open to all students, faculty, staff, administration and alumni, providing a unique opportunity for people to share their experiences and expertise.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an organization within Trinity devoted to the promotion of women in the fields of engineering and computing. Membership is open to both women and men from any major. SWE sponsors lectures, tours, and dinners with professionals and career days.
SUSHI: Students to Unite Science and Humanitarian Interests
The purpose of this organization shall be to blend the differences and seek commonality among the fields of humanities, science and medicine. To encourage education of members of the Trinity and surrounding community, on the local, state, regional and national levels. To promote activism and awareness among both the organization and members of the Trinity College campus and community. To provide awareness of opportunities to both members and nondebates, members to explore the overlap between sciences and humanities through scholarships, fellowships and internships. To serve as a forum to discuss ideas, dreams, interpretations and opinions relating to science and humanities. To consistently reevaluate the purposes to serve as a dynamic and exciting group that services the needs and interests of the members, campus and community.
Theaceae Delight
This organization is dedicated to the appreciation of all aspects of fine traditional tea. This includes not only the taste and other sensory pleasures of tea, but also its social and psychological aspects. In elaboration of the social and psychological aspects, the atmosphere of the organization’s meetings are intended to be one of mutual respect, in which relaxation and casual conversation are highly regarded and always promoted as long as the above criteria are met. The organization explicitly wishes to provide the opportunity for a social gathering alternative in nature to many of those already established being in particular a non-alcoholic option. The secondary priority of the organization is to educate its members about all aspects of tea, including but not limited to, its history, value to others, proper preparation techniques, and many subtleties. The organization desires to foster freedom of expression and seeks to maintain a pleasant and welcoming ambience for its members, regardless of position or rank. An environment or subject of discussion that is unpleasant or offensive to its members will not be tolerated.
The Trinity Chemistry Society
The Trinity Chemistry Society (TCS) is a student-run, faculty-advised organization, which is affiliated with the American Chemical Society (ACS). Members are of varying interests and majors. The group holds meetings at the beginning of each month to plan academic and social activities for that month. The activities range from hosting guest lecturer series and participating in ACS regional conferences to cookouts and softball games with rival departments. The Club helps establish a strong bond between chemistry faculty and students.
Trinity College Debate Team
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Trinity College Emergency Response Team (TCERT)
The Trinity College Emergency Response Team (TCERT) is a student-run emergency medical service, which provides 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week coverage to the College campus during the academic year. TCERT also encourages and facilitates training and education in emergency medicine of interested members of the College.
Voices Organized In Democracy (VOID)
VOID is a student led organization whose mission is to provide a forum for progressive thought and causes. VOID believes that students have the power to transform their idealism, energy and concern into an organization where progressive ideas can be focused into progressive causes. Our purpose, therefore, is to provide members of the Trinity community with a channel for meaningful interaction in order to learn about and address progressive issues.
UNDERGRADUATE CLASS COMMITTEES
Each undergraduate class at the College is governed by a Class Committee, which serves as the official organizational structure for the class. The four class committees plan events and programs designed to increase class unity and identity, oversee projects, which are pertinent to the class, and in general, act as the representative voice for each class. The three (3) class officers, who are elected by a vote of each class during the third week of September, lead each Class Committee. Elections are held in November. Any full-time undergraduate student may be elected as a class officer for the First-Year, Sophomore, and Junior class, provided that he/she is a matriculated member of the class for which he/she seeks office, and assuming that he/she will graduate with that same class. Interested students must submit an elections petition of twenty-five (25) signatures. Each class elects a president, vice-president, and secretary for the following terms:
Senior Class:
Elected for a six-year term commencing in September of the senior year and ending at the Class’s fifth-year reunion, at which time new officers will be elected (or re-elected).
First-Year, Sophomore and Junior Classes:
Elected in September for a one-year term, which covers the academic year. After the class elections, the officers will issue a general call for the formation of the respective class committees. Any class member may join the committee at any time during the academic year. Each class receives an operating budget from the Student Activities Fee. By an act of the Student Government Association in 1990, a designated amount of class dues will automatically be directed into the class treasury from the Student Activities Fee. Each class treasury will be administered by the class officers and overseen by the Student Government Association Budget Committee. In addition to the class dues, each Class Committee may also request an additional budgetary allocation from the Student Government Association Budget Committee. Any such allocations will be made at the discretion of the Budget Committee, and will be administered under its supervision.