Clubs & Activities
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A variety of academic, social, and special interest clubs and organizations offer to diverse interests and leadership development opportunities. Whether you're looking to develop leadership skills, make new friends, there's something for everyone on campus.
Minnesota West follows an inclusive policy, all students are welcome to join, become a member, or seek leadership positions.
The Worthington Campus Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor fraternity for the liberal arts college student. Membership is by invitation based on 15 semester hours of credit with a 3.50 or above grade point average. The group sponsors various service activities throughout the year.
Minnesota West believes in building athletic programs around local athletes, leading to successful men's and women's teams on the Worthington Campus.
Men's sports:
- Baseball
- Football
- Basketball
- Wrestling
- Soccer
Women's sports:
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
As a member of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletics Association, Minnesota West encourages students from all its campuses to participate in Worthington's athletic activities.
There are intramural activities for both men and women on all campuses of Minnesota West depending on interest. Any sport that generates sufficient interest and meets with college approval can be arranged as an intramural activity.
BPA is a professional organization for students in business and office programs. Its purposes are to promote student leadership, develop vocational competence in office occupations, promote an understanding of business, and improve student poise, sociability, attitude and tact. Members have the opportunity to participate in state and national conferences, elections and competitive events.
Pipestone cosmetology students may participate in the activities of this club, which focus primarily on fundraising events for the Fall INSalon Hairshow held in St. Paul each October.
Interested, enthusiastic students are invited to be part of this multi-cultural group, who look at ways of connecting with our surrounding communities and who help with planning events that celebrate the rich diversity found on the Worthington Campus.
Esports are video games played in a highly organized competitive environment where spectators can watch.
Art Club
Students who are interested in the arts are invited to learn and grow through assisting
with Art Department workshops, conferences and programming.
Music
Vocal music offerings at the Worthington Campus include collegiate chorale and pops
group. These groups normally present a concert each semester and tour during spring
semester. Instrumental musicians have the opportunity to participate in jazz band
or the Worthington City Band.
Theater
The Worthington campus provides an opportunity for students to participate in major
theatrical productions. In addition to acting, opportunities to participate in the
technical phase of each production are offered.
Unwound: A Creative Journal
Unwound is the Minnesota West journal of creative writing and art. Unwound publishes
a variety of work created by Minnesota West students. Students are welcome to join
the editorial process by enrolling in Creative Writing and submitting their writing
as well as artwork for publication.
This Club is a visual component of the Peace Officer Program's "Pride-Purpose-Professionalism." Women and men, who are committed to developing and executing strong representation within communities, volunteer for many different events such as the Adopt-A-Highway Program, Christmas Basket Exchange, and the Red Cross Blood Drive. Students gain valuable experiences in leadership, organization, and relationships.
Minnesota West agriculture students participate in career competitive events at the state and national conferences as well as attend local events set by the chapter members.
Minnesota West participates in this professional organization for students in trade, industrial, technical, or health programs. Members exchange ideas, discuss problems, and work together for common goals. Skills USA offers students a chance to gain recognition for themselves, their program and the College through competition in occupational skill areas and leadership development contests.
Each Minnesota West campus/center has a student organization that represents leadership, academics and volunteerism throughout the campus and community of Minnesota West. The Student Senate is the voice of the student body and represents the college in a positive manner at the campus, regional and state levels.
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