By Jasmin Shirley and Madoussou One
York College had its Annual Club Fair on Thursday March 7 for students to get a chance to know the clubs running at York and the benefits they bring. The fair offered students opportunities to explore interests, build communities, and develop leadership skills. Funded by student activity fees, clubs at York are intended to create a sense of belonging, foster personal growth, and provide platforms for networking with like-minded peers. Joining clubs allows students to engage in extracurricular activities beyond academics, contributing to a well-rounded college experience.
Club Council President Nelsy Pierre said she expected this year’s fair to have a sense of community building to help students get involved with campus events and activities and to have clubs that engage in various of their interests outside of their majors. A list of clubs at York is available on the college website, showing the variety of extracurricular the school has to offer.
The York website also lists inactive clubs like the York College Drama Club, Brotherhood Sisterhood Society and many others. Pierre mentioned that most of these inactive clubs were started by students in the past, but once those people graduated it was hard for other students to pick up the mantle to continue the club. Any student interested in reviving a dormant club or creating a new one are encouraged to do so.
Nelsy Pierre York Club Council President- photo by Jasmin Shirley
The York College Pride club is looking for new members to join and raise awareness, as well as a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for those in the community.
President Ketroldine Joinville and her York Fashion Society- Photo Jasmin Shirley
The York Fashion Society Club—where students indulge in a shared love of style and design clothing. They meet on Tuesday from 12-2pm and sometimes Thursday. They host fashion shows to display student craft.
York CDS is a club to help advocate for students with disabilities. They have meetings every two weeks and go to events to support students with disabilities. They usually meet Thursday 12-2pm.
York College Nursing Club goes out to the field to perform community service and allows Nursing majors to get practice in getting a job in the field. They meet once every month.
President Anita Yip and The Chinese Christian Fellowship
The Chinese Christian Fellowship is a club that brings awareness to Chinese culture and informs others of their heritage and tradition. They sometimes meet outside campus on Thursday from 12-2 pm.
President Victoria Robles and The York College Music Club-Photo Jasmin Shirley
York College Music Club offers music majors opportunities to perform around campus when they have events. They have instrumental and vocal practice in the basement.
The Social Workers Empowering Encouraging Together, (SWEET) is open to all students at York college. The club helps give information to students for resources that can be used and found within York. They host donations to shelters, outreach services, and many more, during Sundays on zoom 6pm -7pm.
NABA (National Association Of Black Accountants) is for accounting and business majors to help create resumes for jobs. They also provide opportunities after graduation. They go to networking events and find resources for students. They have their club on Tuesday from 12-2 pm.
York Red Shoes is a dance group that practices various dance choreography by Aniya Morene who is the president. They meet Tuesday and Thursday from 12-2pm.
all photos by Jasmine Shirley
