American Production and Inventory Control Society (A.P.I.C.S.)
The American Production and Inventory Control Society was created in order to develop a thorough and realistic understanding of Production and Inventory Control. Students with an interest and enrolled in a course in Management may be considered for membership. Plan tours to neighboring companies and society. This club cooperates with Worcester’s chapter and the National Society through the sponsoring students from the Worcester area Colleges. Assumption students have won numerous awards from A.P.I.C.S. for participating in the paper writing contests.
ADVISOR: Professor Saeed Mohaghegh (smohaghe@assumption.edu)
Classics Club
The Classics Club is open to anyone with an interest in the classical world. Although the club focuses primarily on Greece and Rome, its interests also extend to Egypt and the near east was well as the influence of these classical civilizations on modern life and thought. The club allows students and other interested people to share their ideas and enthusiasm for the Classics outside of a formal classroom setting. According to student interest, various activities are planned, including videos, museum visits, attendance at dramatic performances, banquets with ancient recipes, trivia contests, lectures and discussions, etc. All are welcome to participate!
ADVISOR: Professor Bonnie Catto ( bcatto@assumption.edu )
French Club
In keeping with the French traditions of Assumption College, the French Club fosters an awareness of the importance of French and French culture both on and off campus. Activities in the past have included trips to French plays, concerts of French (popular) songs, and to the Monet exhibition in Boston. On campus we have made (and eaten!) French dinners, watched French movies, and listened to French music. You don’t’ need to speak prefect French in order to join. The idea is to improve your French while having fun and learning a little about the culture.
ADVISOR: Professor Elisabeth Howe ( ehowe@assumption.edu )
Gerontology Club
To facilitate students interested in the subject of gerontology in both understanding and practice through a variety of activities and events.
ADVISOR: Professor Susan P Melia ( smelia@assumption.edu )
Italian Club
To further the Italian studies program by allowing students to participate in Italian Cultural activities with others outside of the classroom.
ADVISOR: Professor Richard Bonanno ( rbonanno@assumption.edu )
Math and Computer Science Club
The Math and Computer Science Club sponsors several types of recreational activities related to math and computer science. Recent events include field trips to the Boston Computer Museum and the Museum of Science, talks given by students and recent graduates about experiences in the computer work place and math challenge problems with cash prizes. Club meeting are informal, usually featuring pizza and soda and all majors as well as non-majors are welcome.
ADVISOR: Professor Joseph Alfano ( jalfano@assumption.edu )
Peer Tutor / Academic Support Center
The purpose of the Peer Tutor Club is to promote the ideas of peer tutoring and collaborative learning and to promote activities within the College community to enhance this appreciation. This provides opportunities for those interested in peer tutoring to practice and enhance their skills. Annual activities include: speakers on peer tutoring and collaborative learning, trips to peer tutor conferences held within New England, colloquia and seminars on the topics of peer tutoring, study skills and collaborative learning. The first meeting will be announced in September.
ADVISOR: Allen Bruehl ( abruehl@assumption.edu )
Philosophy Club
The Philosophy Club is a group of students and faculty who meet to discuss topics of general philosophical interest outside the classroom. Our meetings give students and faculty the opportunity to pursue issues that have emerged in one or more courses and thereby, to develop the habit of thinking rigorously together. Students are given every opportunity to challenge professors and each other by rational argument. The club is open to all students.
ADVISOR: Professor Pat Corrigan ( corrigan@assumption.edu )
Political Science Club
The Political Science Club is a group of students who have declared a major, minor, or have any interest in political science. It provides a forum to get together and discuss issues that relate to what is going on in politics today.
ADVISOR: Professor Peter Schultz ( pschultz@assumption.edu )
Pre-Law
Quaint students with the field of law, LSAT prep information. Meet with Alumni layers and members of the legal profession in Worcester.
ADVISOR: Leonard Sorenso (lsorenso@assumption.edu )
Psychology Club
The Philosophy Club is a group of students and faculty who meet to discuss topics of general philosophical interest outside the classroom. Our meetings give students and faculty the opportunity to pursue issues that have emerged in one or more courses and thereby, to develop the habit of thinking rigorously together. Students are given every opportunity to challenge professors and each other by rational argument. The club is open to all students.
ADVISOR: Professor Pat Corrigan ( Corrigan@assumption.edu)
The Rehab Club
The Rehab Club was created to explore the field of Rehabilitation Services. The club aims at increasing awareness of existing opportunities in Social and Rehabilitation Services by helping the Worcester community through projects and activities. The main goal is to better oneself by reaching out to others and to learn about the major in the process.
ADVISORS: Professor David Siddle ( dsiddle@assumption.edu / Professor Susan Sabelli ( ssabelli@assumption.edu)
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club aims to promote the practice of the Spanish language through oral/listening activities, which allows its members to participate actively in games and other activities. The club also strives to expose the college community to the Spanish-speaking world by exploring its culture, customs, music, food and celebrations, among others.
ADVISOR: Professor Juan Carlos Grijalva ( jgrijalv@assumption.edu)
Health Professions and Natural Science Society
The Health Professions and Natural Science Society (formerly St. Luke’s Society) was created for students interested in Health Professions and Natural Sciences. The purpose of the Society is to introduce students to various disciplines and career options within these areas. The society works in coordination with other organizations in the Worcester area and sometimes invites scientists and health professionals to meet with its members. Interested students should contact the chair of the Health Professions Committee.
ADVISOR: Dr. Heather Wilkins ( hwilkins@assumption.edu)
Student Research Club
The Student Research Club is a group of students’ engaged in — or just curious about — research outside the classroom. Club members’ interests are diverse, ranging from American Literature to Psychology and the Natural Sciences. All majors are welcome. Club meetings provide a casual environment for discussing all aspects of research, from finding a willing mentor, to preparing a presentation for a national conference. The Student Research Club sponsors an on-campus colloquium each Spring and field trips to a variety of local museums.
ADVISOR: Professor Joseph Alfano ( jalfano@assumption.edu)