Student Activities Office
General Information
The Student Activities Office is committed to helping students make the most of their education outside the classroom through active participation in the many opportunities that exist at Claremont McKenna College.
Our goal in the Student Activities Office is to serve as a resource for student organizations. The office advises student organizations, assists organizations in planning campus programs and helps students develop the skills required to run successful programs.
The Student Activities Office strives to provide exciting programming for CMC's diverse student body. Please stop by to share your ideas.
Event Planning
When planning an event, organizers should remember that a successful event means providing a safe event, too. As social hosts, you are responsible for organizing and managing events which promote the safety of your guests and minimize risk and potential liability to you and your organization.
Alcohol at Events
The laws of the State of California specify that people under the age of twenty-one may not consume, possess, or distribute alchohol. It is also unlawful for any person to sell, furnish, or give any alcoholic beverage to anyone under twenty-one. Minors who use false identification in order to obtain alcoholic beverages are guilty of a misdemeanor. In compliance with the State and local laws, Claremont McKennna College prohibits the illegal use of alcohol on college property. Hosts of events may be held liable by the college, the courts, or both, for policy violations.
The College recognizes two categories of events where alcohol may be present. They are:
- Common Area Party: Total attendance should not exceed 100 students and their guests.
- Multi-College Event: Expected attendance generally exceeds 300 and is limited to students registered at The Claremont Colleges and their invited guests.
Student-hosts, who accept responsibility for alcohol, management and clean-up for an event, must be CMC students and must be at least twenty-one years of age. Both sponsors (hosts) of the event must be present for the duration of the event and are responsible for enforcing college policies. Moreover, event sponsors are responsible for any damage or vandalism.
Event Registration forms may be obtained in the Student Activities Office, Heggblade Center.
An event is considered registered when an Event Registration Form has been completed and approved. Anyone planning an event on campus that is student-related should fill out an Event Registration Form and submmit it to the Director of Student Activities for approval. The event is then entered on the calendar.
Advertising
Event advertising must comply with the policy on posting, and publicity must be approved by the Director of Student Activities in Heggblade Center.
Facilities
Students should check the availability of the facility in which they would like to schedule events. The individuals to contact for facility use:
Facility--Contact Person--Extension
Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum
Bonnie Snortum
(909) 621-8244
Bauer Center
Kace Kush
(909) 621-8112
Collins Hall
Pam Franco
(909) 621-8311
Emett Student Center
Jim Nauls
(909) 621-8114
Hub
Vince Hawkins
(909) 607-4082
McKenna Auditorium
Jim Nauls
(909) 621-8114
Emett Student Center
Emett Student Center houses the Hub, McKenna Auditorium, ASCMC offices, the Student Store, the CMC Women's Resource Center, and the CMC Forum and Ayer offices. The primary function of the Emett Student Center is to provide a location where students, faculty, and staff can relax and escape the pressures of academic and campus life.
McKenna Auditorium
McKenna Auditorium is available for student functions. Scheduling of the Auditorium, and information regarding fees for its use, may be arranded through the Student Activities Office, Heggblade Center, (909) 621-8114. Campus security and clean-up fees will be charged for all events.
Faculty Student Interaction
Endowed by the Richard M. Shure Mentor Fund, this Fund provides opportunities for students to take advantage of cultural events in the Los Angeles area. The primary goal is to facilitate increased student/faculty interaction in settings outside the classroom.
Opportunities Program
If you have an idea for an activity or program that needs funding, the Activities Office would like to hear about it. Program assistance is available. Just come into the Student Activities Office and fill out the Petition for Program Funding. You will be notified if funding is available for your program.
Friday Night at the Movies
Every Friday night, the Student Activities Office sponsors "Friday Night at the Movies". Check your email for times and locations.
Student Leadership
The Student Activities Office offers many opportunities for students to get involved, and your participation is what really makes things happen! Whether you want to join student organizations, form a club, the Office is ready to help. If we don't already have what you're looking for, let's discuss how we can make it happen.
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