Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

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Active Clubs

Active Minds

Organization, Both campuses

 

The purpose of the Active Minds Club is to increase awareness of and destigmatize mental health on campus.
 
Advisor: Jennifer Morey
Phone: 757-825-3682
 
Are you interested in learning more about the Active Minds Club? If so, please click here to join.

Ballroom Dance Club

Club, Both campuses

The purpose of the Virginia Peninsula Ballroom Dance Club is to promote an interest in ballroom dancing, to encourage healthy physical activity and to provide an opportunity for students to form friendships through a shared interest in dance.

Advisors:

Pam Roberts
Phone: 757-825-3893
Email: robertsp@vpcc.edu

Maria Meraluna Carlson
Phone: 757-825-3559
Email: carlsonm@vpcc.edu

Paula Maguire-Tremo
Phone: 757-825-3800
Email: maguire-tremop@vpcc.edu

Are you interested in learning more about the Ballroom Dance Club? If so, please click here to join.

To make a donation please follow the link https://www.vpcc.edu/ballroom-donation/index.html 

French Club

Club,

 

The purpose of the French Club is to learn and celebrate the French Language and Culture.
 
Advisor: Sylvain Poosson
Phone: 757-825-3637
 
Are you interested in learning more about the French Club? If so, please click here to join.

Hampton Gamers Club

Club, Hampton campus

 

The purpose of the Hampton Gamers Club is to promote fellowship among students and provide a time for relaxation for students.

 

Co- Advisor: Tom Rockson

Email: rocksont@vpcc.edu

Phone: 757-825-3819

 

Co- Advisor: Jason Vance

Email: vancej@vpcc.edu

Phone: 757-825-2819

 

Are you interested in learning more about the Hampton Gamers Club? If so, please click here to join.

International Club

Club, Hampton campus

 

The purpose of the International Club is to promote bonds between a variety of students from all over the world through sharing experiences of different cultures, beliefs, and interests to educate members in an open environment and appreciate diversity and inclusion.

Advisor:

May Carlson
Email: carlsonm@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3559

Are you interested in learning more about the International Club? If so, please click here to join.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Both campuses

The InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (also known as InterVarsity) is a newer club actively recruiting members. The purpose of Intervarsity is to serve as a vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students.

InterVarsity is an interdenominational Christian fellowship serving students at VPCC, 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities across the US and Canada, with emphasis on whole-life discipleship, evangelism, and student leadership development.


Advisors:
Connor Clark
Connor.clark@intervarsity.org

Steve Wells
swells@vpcc.edu

Are you interested in learning more about InterVarsity? If so, please click here to join.

Intervarsity flyer

 

National Society of Leadership and Success

Organization, Both campuses

 

The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) promotes the development of leadership skills, and helps students discover and achieve their personal aspirations. This foundation of achievement supports members in creating positive change within themselves and in the greater community.

 

Members must have completed 12 semester hours of Associate degree coursework with a 2.50 – 3.49 GPA and be in good academic standing. Membership is by invitation only.

 

Advisor:

Kadisia Archer

archerk@vpcc.edu

757-825-2863

 

Are you interested in learning more about the National Society of Leadership and Success? If so, please review the NSLS web page at https://www.nsls.org 

Natural Science and Engineering Student Association

Club, Hampton campus

 

The purpose of the Natural Science and Engineering Association is to explore how the natural science fields are interdisciplinary, become familiar with current scientific research that is being conducted in our area, and to discuss innovations of technology and/or engineering that can be utilized in scientific research.

Advisors:
Pengfei Song
Phone: 757-825-2934
Email: songp@vpcc.edu
 
Olufunke Olagunju
Phone: 757-825-3676
Email: olagunjuo@vpcc.edu

Are you interested in learning more about the Natural Science and Engineering Association? If so, please click here to join.

Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Sigma Chapter

Organization, Both campuses

 

Phi Theta Kappa is the official National Honor Society of two-year colleges recognizing outstanding students for over 100 years. The purpose of the Phi Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is to facilitate scholarship, fellowship, service, and leadership among members of the Society.  Click here to view the PTK 2021 Induction Ceremony.

Advisors: 

Valerie Burge-Hall
Phone: 757-825-3641
Email: burgehallv@vpcc.edu

Adrianna Hardage
Phone: 757-825-2941
hardagea@vpc.edu

 

Are you interested in learning more about Phi Theta Kappa? If so, please visit the PTK website at https://www.ptk.org and then click here to provide your contact information.

PRISM

Club, Both campuses

The purpose of the PRISM club is to provide a safe and supportive space for VPCC students of all genders and sexualities and educate those interested in the LGBTQIA+ community.Check out the GSM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1506452019442567/
 
Advisors:

Michelle Shonk
Email: ShonkM@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2989

Are you interested in learning more about the GSM Club? If so, please click here to join.

SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

Organization, Both campuses

 

SALUTE is the first national academic honor society established for student veterans, and active military, in 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education.  The club's purpose is to encourage undergraduate student veterans to strive to improve their GPAs, advance to higher tier levels, and have scholarship brackets in the honor society during their academic careers.

Advisor:
Kathy Carbaugh
Phone: 757-825-3858
 

Are you interested in learning more about the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society? If so, please click here to join.

Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association: Virginia Peninsula Chapter

Organization, Historic Triangle campus

 

The objectives of the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association are to cultivate, promote, and sustain the art and science of dental hygiene, to represent and safeguard the common interest of the members of the dental hygiene profession, and to contribute toward the improvement of the oral health of the public. 

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is located on the Historic Triangle campus. Membership is restricted to students enrolled in the Virginia Peninsula Dental Hygiene program.

Advisor:
Advisor: Jenni Jones
Email: jonesje@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3867

Are you interested in learning more about the Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienists' Association? If so, please click here to provide your contact information.

Student Nurses Association, Hampton Chapter

Organization, Hampton campus

 

The purpose of the Student Nurses Association (SNA) is to advance the professional nursing practice through student mentorship, community service, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Membership is restricted to students enrolled in the Virginia Peninsula Nursing program.

Advisors:
Jenni Jones
jonesj@vpcc.edu
757-825-3867
Karen Lynch
757-258-6647
Marilou WIlder
757-825-3691
 
Are you interested in learning more about the Student Nurses Association (SNA)? If so, please contact one of the advisors.

Student Veterans of America, Virginia Peninsula Chapter

Organization, Both campuses

 

The purpose of the Student Veterans of America (SVA), Virginia Peninsula Chapter is to promote education, awareness, and assistance to all veterans, dependents, and military affiliated students while enrolled at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
 
Advisors:
Kathy Carbaugh
Email: carbaughk@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3858
 
Brandie Weaver
Email: mitchellb@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2912
 
Are you interested in learning more about the Student Veterans of America (SVA), Virginia Peninsula Chapter? if so, please click here to join.

Visual Arts Club

 

The Visual Arts Club is a new club that is in the process of recruiting members. The purpose of the Visual Arts Club is to further the education of students interested in fine arts in the field of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, video, and crafts.

Randie Trestrail
757-825-2799
 
Are you interested in learning more about the Visual Arts Club? If so, please click here to join.

Inactive Clubs

The clubs listed below have been previously active at VPCC.
The purpose of the American Red Cross Student Club is to learn, practice and exemplify humanitarian values through mission-related service projects.
Advisor: VACANT
Are you interested in helping to re-ignite the American Red Cross Student Club? If so, please click here to join.
The Book/Monologue club is a new club that is forming and they welcome new members. Club members will read short pieces of literature, like short stories, news articles, poems, and yes, monologues. They will all have a modern feminist theme. Members may be invited to perform monologues during group Zoom meetings.  
Advisor:
Vacant
Are you interested in helping to re-ignite the Book/Monologue Club? If so, please join.

The purpose of the Human Services Club is to cultivate and develop students with a desire to be Human Service Professionals in a manner that promotes and uniquely serves individuals, families, and communities. The club also provides resources that educate and inform students about the Human Service profession.

Advisor:
Marian Clifton
Email: cliftonm@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3669
Are you interested in learning more about the Human Services Club? If so, please click here  to join,
The Investment Club is about all forms of investing. The purpose is to provide networking and education for interested students. Members will be able to learn investment concepts, discuss market conditions, and can apply strategies in investing simulators. Students meet with fellow members who are currently investing and share experiences. They will gain access to club advisors who are experienced in economics, banking, and entrepreneurship. Members will be able to apply what they learn to help them achieve their future financial goals.
Advisor:
Ian Taylor
Email: taylori@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2892
  
Are you interested in joining the Investment Club? If so, please click here to join.

The purpose of the Ornithology Club is to inform students about birds, their habits and issues concerning birds and their ecosystem, identify and classify birds around campus and the community and create a better campus for birds and bird enthusiasts.

Advisor:

Vacant 

 

Are you interested in helping to re-ignite the Ornithology Club? If so please click here to join.

The purpose of the Performing Arts Student Association is to enhance understanding of staged Theatre and Music by investigating and exploring staged performances as performers and/or audience members.

Advisor:

Sandra Calderon- Doherty
Phone: 75-258-6594
Email: calderon-dohertys@vpcc.edu

Are you interested in helping to re-ignite the Performing Arts Student Association? If so, please click here to join.

Virginia Peninsula students are interested in working together to form a new Photography Club. The purpose of the Photography Club is to focus on providing different opportunities for members to show their work and share ideas for improvement. Activities may include, sharing photography techniques, reviewing and critiquing favorite photographers and their works, sharing personal pics, sharing screencaps/screenshots from movies and tv shows to express thoughts about the screencaps/screenshots, and the overall cinematography. Members will also share tips for personal improvement.
Advisor:
Vacant

Are you interested in helping to re-ignite the Photography Club? If so, please click here join.

The purpose of the Poetry Club is to interact with others who share a love for the written word and who enjoy creating original poetry, reflecting upon major literary works, and inspiring self expression wherever the opportunity presents itself.

Advisor:
Bob Harrison
Email: harrisonb@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-3829

Are you interested in joining the Poetry Club? if so please click here to join.

The purposes of the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA), Virginia Peninsula Chapter are to:

  • Inform and educate its membership on educational issues of immediate and potential importance in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation
  • To foster and coordinate the development of chapters affiliated with the SVE: to provide an opportunity for students to explore education as a profession, to evaluate their own aptitudes, capabilities, interests as prospective professional educators, and to encourage the selection of education as a profession
  • To strengthen the teaching profession by encouraging pre-professionals to become active members in the United Education Profession
  • To establish a closer relationship between chapters of SVEA, National Education Association Student Programs (NEASP), Virginia Education Association (VEA), and the National Education Association (NEA)
  • To promote and protect human and civil rights.
Advisor:
Vacant
Are you interested helping to re-ignite the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA), Virginia Peninsula Chapter? if so, please click here to join.
The Students for Social Justice & Equality Club is for those who choose to "Be the change" they want to see in the world. The club welcomes all who seek positive change.
Advisors:
Paul Tessier
Email: tessierp@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-2984
Cheryl Sparrow
Email:sparrowc@vpcc.edu
Phone: 757-825-02945
Are you interested helping to re-ignite the Students for Social Justice & Equality Club? If so, please click here to join.
The purpose of the Virginia Peninsula Bowling Fun Club is to have fun, meet new people and get some exercise.
Advisor:
Vacant
Are you interested in lhelping to re-ignite the Bowling Fun Club? If so, please click here to join.