Tag: Activities

Undergraduate Programs

Pep Band: Loud, Proud, and Full of Spirit

Introduction to Me! When I committed to Clarkson I was unsure how I would adjust to campus and college life, so naturally, I began to research different ways I could get on campus early. I began my first semester at Clarkson by attending the pep band pre-orientation. Pre Orientation is a way for incoming freshmen to …

Graduate Education, Undergraduate Programs

Six Adventures for All Near Clarkson

Whether you consider yourself an outdoorsy person or have never stepped foot into the wilderness, you can find new adventures all around you at Clarkson. You don’t have to have any experience to explore these options below, and it’s never too late to get started. All you need is a positive attitude, maybe a couple …

Undergraduate Programs

Clarkson Rod and Gun Club

The Clay Shooting Team at the national shooting complex

My Experience Clarkson Rod and Gun Club is a young club filled with a collective of passionate outdoorsmen and women, all focused on educating and giving opportunities to all, no matter their experience or skill level.  My name is Ian Bennett, a junior here at Clarkson studying Psychology, and the sitting President of Clarkson Rod …

Undergraduate Programs

Insights from a Dual Environmental and Civil Engineering Major

Clarkson University's Women's Lacrosse Team

Civil and environmental engineering is one of Clarkson University’s biggest and most popular academic departments, offering undergraduate bachelor’s degrees, as well as graduate MS and PhD degrees. Students interested in construction engineering management, water resources engineering, architectural and facilities engineering, and more flock to these programs year after year. Why? We sat down with Reagan …

Undergraduate Programs

A Starter on North Country Outdoor Adventures

A winding river

Nestled just north of the Adirondack park is Clarkson’s Potsdam campus. Being so close to an open expanse of wilderness like the Adirondacks makes Clarkson a prime starting point for all sorts of outdoor activities. Whether it’s participating in one of the trips hosted by our very own Outing Club or striking out on your …

OSL Podcasts, Undergraduate Programs

Student Life Podcast: Episode 5 – The Clarkson Union Board

Photo of Caleb DeLaBruere DJing on a stage with colored light

For this episode of the podcast, we sat down with Caleb DeLaBruere, the Vice President of the Clarkson Union Board. We discussed what the club does and talked a bit about the events they host. The Clarkson Union Board (CUB) is “…basically Clarkson’s entertainment provider,” says DeLaBruere. CUB is responsible for being the “middle man” …

OSL Podcasts, Undergraduate Programs

Student Life Podcast: Episode 6 – Student Organizations

Megan Munley headshot

On this episode of the podcast we sat down with Megan Munley, the Assistant Director of Student Life, to talk about what she does! Munley says, “I have the privilege of working primarily with our fraternities and sororities here on campus.” She goes on to say that she also works along side the Clarkson University …

OSL Podcasts, Undergraduate Programs

Student Life Podcast: Episode 8- Clarkson Theatre Company

Clarkson Theatre Company actors dressed in characters in the Student Center Atrium

When you think of clubs on an engineering university most people wouldn’t think of theatre as being an option. Fortunately, on our campus we have the Clarkson Theatre Company (CTC). This week I sat down with my fellow members of the CTC Executive Board (e-board) to talk about the club. I am the Administrative Vice …

OSL Podcasts, Undergraduate Programs

Student Life Podcast: Episode 3 – Fraternity & Sorority Life

Allison and Michael photo

Are you curious about fraternities and sororities on campus? On this episode I interviewed Michael Walsh, a Phi Kappa Sigma brother, and Allison Purdy, a sister of Theta Phi Alpha.

OSL Podcasts, Undergraduate Programs

Student Life Podcast: Episode 4 – Music Groups at Clarkson

Group Photo of Understaffed

Do you have a passion for music? There are two different a capella singing groups on campus: Understaffed and Golden Knotes. On this episode of the podcast, I interviewed Kat Bartosik. Bartosik is one of the founders of Understaffed, and the current president of Golden Knotes. Golden Knotes: “Golden Knotes performs at Convocation, Open House, …