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We aim to give the McDaniel student body a place to play many types of card and board games. We want people to be able to play with others and have a good time in a safe and welcoming environment.

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We empower students of diverse abilities and backgrounds to claim ownership of the identity of “writer” and support a vibrant community of writers.

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Our mission is to support students in learning new skills to support their own mental health needs.

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a hub of students supporting a goal of self care and mental health
monthly de-stressing social events

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At Africa's Legacy, our mission is to educate and have fun while fostering a sense of community among our members. We are dedicated to giving back through service initiatives that positively impact our local and global communities. Through promoting diversity and inclusivity, we aim to highlight issues within the African community and play an active role in finding sustainable solutions. Together, we strive to create a lasting legacy of empowerment, unity, and progress.

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Agents of Change is an advocacy organization that strives to help students find their voice. It also allows them to not only learn to advocate for the community but for themselves.

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Our mission is come together as a group to discuss albums that are considered prestigious by society. We want to help students become exposed to different artists and genres of music. Essentially we are a book club for music. Individually, we all listen to a specific album and then come together to discuss what we thought about it.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded on a mission of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority’s inception. Our mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of "Service to All Mankind."

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.

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To gather a group of like minded students passionate in community service while instilling a leadership mentality

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Alpha Psi Omega is a theatrical honors fraternity, chartered at McDaniel College in 1983, reinstated in 2016 whose mission is to promote and strengthen the theatre arts at McDaniel College.
The chapter's major areas of effort - advocacy and membership development - accomplish this mission by helping to create a positive learning environment and by fostering an appreciation for theatrical achievement.
Alpha Psi Omega's advocacy programs are intended to increase support for the theatrical endeavors of McDaniel College by supplementing McDaniel community's and general public's awareness of the art form.
In the area of membership development, Alpha Psi Omega seeks to enhance the member's personal skills by recognizing achievement in the theatre arts and by offering vehicles for increased theatrical involvement.

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Students who join Alpha Psi Omega get to connect with other students involved in theatre at McDaniel or just share a common interest! Members get to experience the behind-the-scenes of the making of shows and get offers to help work with professors in putting on the best productions! There are also a variety of social events to enjoy like a semi-formal, holiday cabaret, and working with PNMs on recruitment events!

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The ultimate mission is to better the man through a value-driven brotherhood that will last a lifetime. This is done through the interactions of brothers and our service projects with various organizations like RAINN, Shatterproof, Aware Awake Alive, Active Minds, and Home For Our Troops.

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Members get to experience a great brotherhood that will make the overall college experience excellent. Another benefit would be that this fraternity is international with many past and present members, so networking within the job field can be easier with these connections. Another benefit would be the connection among active members with alumni from McDaniel specifically.

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At Alpha Sigma Tau, our goal is to invest in women by instilling the skills necessary to navigate life, and inspire members to enrich their own lives and the lives of others. Here, we define excellence.

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Alpha Sigma Tau gives members the outlet to develop, practice, and refine skills such as leadership ability, communicating effectively, time management, critical thinking, teamwork, listening, conflict resolution, adapting, intrapersonal skills, and problem-solving, so they're more prepared for life after college. We also offer our members exclusive programs and education related to leadership, personal financial wellness, staying safe on campus, and healthy relationships. Join to create lifelong friendships, connections, and memories!

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AMA McDaniel College strives to foster interest in marketing, advance personal and
professional development, and empower student-led initiatives through an inclusive culture,
experiential learning, and networking opportunities. AMA McDaniel College will achieve this
mission by collaborating and building relationships with various stakeholders, including local
organizations, McDaniel alumni and current students, and working professionals.

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Students get exclusive access to free & discounted resources (on-demand training videos, marketing toolkits, academic journals, etc.), access to micro internships, qualification for AMA scholarships, and the opportunity to network and connect with marketing professionals.

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The ASL Club focuses on providing a safe and fun learning environment for students who would like to practice or learn about Deaf Culture, ASL, etc.

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Best Buddies is a national organization providing support and friendship to adults with developmental and intellectual differences. We work to reduce stigma, create friendships, and have fun while connecting with members of our community.

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Getting to know other members of the McDaniel Community as well as building connections with adults with intellectual and developmental differences in the Carroll County area.

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We strive to develop strong musicians and to continue a tradition of excellence in McDaniel’s music department.

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Students who join Beta Alpha Chi get to connect with others in the music department, and help keep the joy of music alive at McDaniel!

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Beta Beta Beta believes that research is not finished until its results are shared with others, thus we promote the sharing of scholarship through interconenctive relationships and appropriate setting.

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An honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.

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The purpose of the Black Student Union is to:

A. Stimulate African-American unity, respect, and self-consciousness

B. Provoke awareness of local, national, and international issues of interest to the African-American community

C. Serve as an organizational base from which the concerns, views, and needs of African-American students can be addressed in the most efficient manner possible

D. Plan and implement artistic, intellectual, and constructive activities and programs of particular interest to African-American students

E. Help the McDaniel College community understand the heritage of various Black cultures of the world

F. Serve as a support system for its members and those who express an interest in the organization's goals

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Events & Activities:
-Be the first to know about what we have planned and add our group calendar to your schedule
-Get select discounts on hosted events, parties, etc.
-Get select discounts on BSU apparel and/or accessories
-Greater chance of winning our "end of the year" giveaway

Exclusive Resources:
-Get our newsletter and stay in the loop
-BSU Scholarship Opportunities

Connections/Community:
-Meeting new students with shared interests
-Partner with local business on upcoming projects
-Community Service Opportunities

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Our purpose here at McDaniel College is to establish an organization run by and for Catholic students. We wish to assist Catholic students in educating them about their faith and making certain obligations easier to perform. Additionally, we shall inform non-Catholics of the doctrines and traditions of our faith and spread the Gospel. As is written, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15)

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We offer a place where Catholics may interact freely with their brothers and sisters in faith.

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Committed to experiences that change lives and launch careers, the staff in the Center for Experience and Opportunity (CEO) help students achieve their goals and face the future with confidence. From connecting with community partners, networking with our friendly alumni, to applying for post-graduate fellowships, students put their academics into practice. And for our students longing for a global spin on their McDaniel experience, the CEO has you covered through many education abroad options – starting with our very own campus in Budapest, Hungary.

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To promote education, understanding, and appreciation of pagan and Earth-based spiritualities, to provide a safe and inclusive space for individuals to practice and explore these paths, and to foster community among members of the Club and the wider campus community.

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To provide the ability for students interested in ceramics to continue the use of the studio outside of class

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Ability to continue to use the ceramic studio after the class has ended

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Contrast is proud to be McDaniel’s purveyor of the literary and visual arts. Our activities include weekly meetings in the fall semester where we talk about art/literature, write and share our work, and hang out enjoying each other’s creative company.
During the spring, we accept content submissions for our yearly magazine issue (with prizes awarded to the top three pieces in each section). We also accept applications to the Editorial Board, which curates entries for quality and style.

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The Creative Threads club offers an open space for students to learn and assist others in crocheting, knitting, sewing, mending, embellishing, and altering items.

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