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A Round of Monkeys is the College of Wooster's first co-ed a cappella group. We strive to foster a vibrant, healthy community through the creation of music and generate a fun atmosphere to be enjoyed by our members as well as the greater campus sphere. We host multiple performances every semester to support and promote accessibility to the artistic culture on campus.

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We are dedicated to continuously educating the greater Wooster community about our customs through cultural displays of our diverse foods, dances and traditions while interacting with the Wooster community.

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This Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega will always aim to stimulate interest in theatre activities at The College of Wooster and to secure for the college all the advantages and mutual helpfulness provided by a large national honor society. By electing students to membership, the society provides a reward for their participation in theatre activities of the college

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To better educate students about career/field school opportunities in archaeology and to connect ASC with the community through education.

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The Astronomy Club provides students a forum to share their enthusiasm for astronomy, both by regularly discussing the latest astronomy news but also by providing regular opportunities to observe the night time sky, both on and off campus. We also hope to increase awareness of astronomy on Campus and in the Wooster community through public observing nights.

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Our mission is to introduce students to the cultural and emotional value, and art of ballroom dance. We host regular practices multiple days a week where students can explore both the competitive and social nature of ballroom. We also organize campus-wide events that promote unfamiliar dance styles and build community. Our aim is also to improve members’ communication skills, etiquette, and be a space for socializing. We hope to be inclusive of anyone with any interest in ballroom dance by allowing them to participate in lessons appealing to varying skill levels.

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The purpose of this student organization shall be to foster a welcoming and inclusive community of science enthusiasts. Furthermore, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Club is dedicated to spreading excitement about BCMB and science by hosting community events both in the laboratory and outside it. We also aim to create an open and inclusive environment for any and all who share a passion for biochemistry and molecular biology, and to foster this passion in those who don't.

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Black & Code is a student organization at the College of Wooster, dedicated to empowering underrepresented African and African American students majoring in computer science and engineering. Our mission is to create an inclusive and supportive community where students can come together to develop their coding and engineering skills, plan for their careers, and collaborate on innovative projects.

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The Black Students Association serves as an advocacy club for black students and other marginalized
identities; our mission is to continue pushing for equitable resources and ultimately, equality for all. We
are here to protect our legacy and work toward fighting injustices.

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The mission of the Black Women's Organization is to promote self-love within Black women on campus by providing a space where Black women can showcase their full selves and feel accepted. This enables them to begin to re-imagine their size, gender, race, and age as assets that do not need fixing, instead, they can capitalize and build their careers around. BWO also serves to form these women into effective and active leaders on and off-campus by teaching them to specialize in ordinating campus-wide events that bring cultural awareness about the lived experiences of black women to the campus community.

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Chasing International Dance Team is a dance performance group created to entertain and introduce our campus to many styles of dance. Chasing showcases global dance forms to emphasize its members’ cultural diversity by learning the dance styles of our members’ hometowns and backgrounds. The team learns several group-oriented dances each semester and hosts Showcases at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Chasing focuses on providing its members with leadership opportunities, concentrating on body awareness in technique, and bringing dancers together in community and spirit.

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The mission of this student organization shall be to hold education activities and demonstrations on campus, as well as outreach events in the community to generate interest in chemistry

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Cleveland Student Music Therapists will foster intellectual discussion about Music Therapy, advocate for the Music Therapy profession, attend and network with professionals at conferences, and perform community and campus outreach through group therapeutic music experiences.

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Members will have the opportunity to learn about the field of Music Therapy from current Music Therapy students, non-major advocates, and professionals. Members will also have opportunities to participate in community events during which club members facilitate Music Therapy interventions with attendees. Members will also gain a supportive community that meets once a week and is always there to listen.

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The mission of The College of Wooster Club Volleyball shall be to provide The College of Wooster’s
student body the opportunity to learn and play competitive volleyball no matter their skill level. We shall hold practices designed to develop competitive volleyball, and we shall hold and participate in
scrimmages and tournaments with other local club organizations. In addition to this, we intend to
continue advocating for, and demonstrating the possibility(necessity) of a competitive men’s varsity
volleyball team here at the college.

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This organization shall promote an inclusive environment for respectful discussion of and action addressing political issues.

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The purpose of Common Grounds is to provide a substance-free environment for Wooster students to hang out on campus. We are open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Common Grounds hosts theme nights, performances, and student organization collaborations. We provide inexpensive beverages and snacks, entertainment, and a safe space to study, play games, or hang out. We hope to provide an alternative to the drinking and partying scene of campus.

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Our mission is to promote our love of dance as an art form within The College of Wooster’s community. We will work to do this by putting on a Fall and Spring performance and others at the request of student organizations or the college.

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COWBelles is a student-run, treble-voiced, a cappella group that serves as a creative musical outlet for people who sing soprano or alto at the College of Wooster. Our main goals are to entertain the campus and surrounding community, to express ourselves musically, and to enjoy our friendships.

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The purpose of this student organization shall be to organize ice skating events, to educate on safe ice skating practices, and to build community.

The purpose of our organization is to make ice skating accessible for the College of Wooster community and provide a fun, safe way to relieve stress, build community, and ice skate.

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The purpose of this organization is to provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to exercise andde-stress in a fun and exciting way through Zumba fitness classes. As Zumba is not traditionally an American dance form and has only recently taken the fitness scene by storm, this club helps to spread the knowledge about and love for Zumba by getting the campus involved in weekly classes.

We shall abide by the Wooster Ethic, the Code of Social Responsibility as stated in the Scot’s Key.

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True to the teachings of Plato, Dead Philosophers Society’s guiding mission is to promote curiosity and the practice of critical examination in every and all aspects of life—whether they be trivial or grand, ancient or current, foreign or familiar. To that end, we endeavor to create a space within the College of Wooster community where questions may be raised and attempted in a respectful manner, and where dialogues can happen organically and productively, so that we may see ourselves anew in the perspective of others and seek the common ground that connect us daily in our mutual co-existence.

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DASA is a community for disabled students, allies, and supporters at The College of Wooster. Our goal is to create an inclusive, accessible space where people can connect, learn, advocate for accessibility, and celebrate disabled identity and culture.

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Don't Throw Shoes Comedy Improv Troupe is the College of Wooster's comedy improv group and has been a part of the Wooster campus culture for many years. As an organization, our purpose is to provide fun, free, and inclusive improvised comedy to the rest of the Wooster campus, and for our members to develop a better and deeper understanding of comedy and performance. We host events such as improv performances with the group, standup nights, sketch comedy nights, and much more! Members are chosen by auditions which are held each Fall semester.

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Echo Choom Dance Crew is a dance performance group created to showcase and introduce K-pop dance to the campus community. The team learns several small group-oriented dances each semester and presents Showcases at the end of each semester. Echo Choom focuses on creating an inclusive dance environment for those interested in K-pop dance.

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As the En Passant Chess Academy, we will strive to provide a home of learning in the pursuit of logical thinking as manifested in the game of chess. In order to achieve this goal, we will share our knowledge of chess in an unbiased manner. We will allow any and all interested persons to participate in order to learn more about chess and to meet others who are also interested in chess. As those who are genuinely interested, we will provide our own understanding of chess in order to cultivate our skills in the pursuit of knowledge as well as to spread our knowledge and love of chess to the student body and community as a whole.

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This society seeks to promote cooperation and goodwill in the field of Classical Studies, and to further our understanding of the art, culture, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.

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a) To develop and promote interest in classical study among the students.
b) To promote closer relationships among students who are interested in classical study, including inter-
campus relationships.
c) To engage generally in an effort to stimulate interest in classical study, and in the languages, literature,
history, and art of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Our mission is to cultivate a well-trained, knowledgeable, and professional team of aspiring first responders dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of the College of Wooster community. We exist to educate students on emergency response through hands-on training, and strong partnerships with first responders in the larger Wooster community. We strive to bridge the gap between emergency response and public awareness, fostering a campus culture that prioritizes preparedness and proactive health measures.

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The intention of this organization is to share the wonders of the field of Earth Sciences with the broader campus and Wooster community through speakers and other engagement activities. GeoClub should also provide a way for students, both inside and outside of the department, to explore Earth Sciences beyond their classes and discover the many possibilities for careers and connections between the Earth Sciences and other disciplines. Creating positive interactions between declared and aspiring majors, as well as with other members of the campus community, is a priority. Geology Club will act as a welcoming and inclusive environment to students of all backgrounds, races, orientations, and beliefs.

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Greenhouse seeks to facilitate environmental awareness and activism in both the student body and campus community at the College of Wooster. Greenhouse members work to make positive change with regards to environmental issues and initiatives on campus, along with an occasional focus at the state and national levels. Sustainability and stewardship serve as our core values as we work for a greener future. Furthermore, we seek to give our members experience in effective leadership and organizing, and to instill a strong commitment and passion in sustainable practices in their lives after Wooster.

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The Japanese Culture Association aims to raise awareness of traditional and modern Japanese culture at Wooster. We strive to create opportunities for both Japanese and non-Japanese students to practice and learn Japanese cultures and language. We provide a social network for Japanese, Japanese-American students, and other students interested in Japanese culture, society, and current events.

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