Academic and Professional Societies
Accounting Society
American Chemical Society (ACS)
The student affiliates of the ACS are organized for the benefit of all
chemistry students with a serious interest in the field. The monthly meetings
are incorporated into the department's widening seminar program.
Classics Club
The Classics Club is open to all students interested in the ancient
classical world. The purposes of the group are to promote an understanding of,
and an appreciation for, the languages and cultures of ancient Greek and Roman
worlds.
Commerce Association
Samuel Thompson Club
Is a student organization founded by Philosophy and Religious Studies majors
dedicated to pursuing the discussion of philosophical and theological topics
beyond the classroom. Recently the Club has sponsored discussions of
environmental ethics, multiculturalism, feminism, the spiritual life, and
business ethics.
Communications & Publications
Coil (Arts
Magazine)
Published during the academic year, Coil is a publication of creative work in
art and literature by students and faculty. All students and faculty may
contribute.
The Courier (Student Newspaper)
The Courier, the student newspaper of Monmouth College, is published weekly
except during holidays and vacation periods. Offering a wide variety of
experience to interested students, The Courier functions entirely under student
direction, thus serving as an independent voice of news and opinion concerning
Monmouth College in particular and the world in general.
WMCR (Student Radio Station)
WMCR, "The Radio Voice of the Fighting Scots," is the student-operated radio
station and serves the campus with broadcasts of news and weather and music to
suit many tastes.
MCTV (Student
TV Station)
Fine Arts
Crimson Masque
Crimson Masque is the college drama society. At least four full-length plays and
experimental one-act plays are produced under its auspices each year. Membership
is open to all interested students, and no previous experience is necessary.
Governing Bodies
The Associated Students of
Monmouth College
Panhellenic Association
Interfraternity Council
Residence Hall Councils
(McMichael, Grier, Winbigler, Cleland, Fulton, Bowers, Graham, Liedman,
Founders Village, North Hall, Gracie Peterson Hall)
Greek Life
Alpha Tau Omega - Social
Fraternity
Sigma Phi Epsilon -
Social Fraternity
Zeta Beta Tau - Social
Fraternity
Phi Delta Theta - Social
Fraternity
Alpha Xi Delta -
Social Sorority
Kappa Kappa Gamma - Social
Sorority
Pi Beta Phi
- Social Sorority
Honoraries
Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshmen Scholarship)
Mortar Board
(Senior Honorary)
Order of Omega (Greek Honorary)
Beta Beta
Beta (Science)
Kappa Delta Pi
(Education)
Blue Key (Leadership)
Sigma Omicron Mu (Upper Class)
Eta Sigma Phi
(Classics)
National Society Collegiate Scholars
Phi
Alpha Theta (History Honorary)
Pi Delta Phi (French Honorary)
Pi Kappa Delta (Forensic Society)
Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)
Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences)
Psi Chi
(Psychology)
Sigma Tau Delta (English)
Fine Arts
Crimson Masque
Crimson Masque is the college drama society. At least four full-length plays and
experimental one-act plays are produced under its auspices each year. Membership
is open to all interested students, and no previous experience is necessary.
Musical Ensembles
Chorale
The Monmouth College Chorale is a highly selective, auditioned, mixed
choral ensemble that performs regularly on and off campus. The Monmouth College
Chorale serves as the centerpiece for the annual “Christmas at Monmouth”
concerts and maintains an active and demanding rehearsal and performance
schedule. The Monmouth College Chorale is an ambassador to alumni, prospective
students and to the general public.
Chapel Choir
The Chapel Choir is a non-auditioned mixed ensemble that rehearses
twice a week and performs at campus Chapel services every Wednesday at noon. The
Chapel Choir is the only ensemble at Monmouth College that is conducted solely
by a student conductor. The audition process for the Chapel Choir conductor is
highly selective and requires that students are music majors and have studied
conducting. It is intended to give students podium time and an experience that
will prepare students to conduct a church choir.
The
Sound of 5
The Sound of 5 has a rich history and tradition at Monmouth College. The
group originated as a jazz/pop group with instrumentals under the direction of
Dr. Richard Griffiths.
After a break of about six years, the group has been revived as an A Cappella
style group that specializes in jazz/pop music without any instrumental
accompaniment, just voices and vocal percussion. However, the group will
occasionally appear with the Monmouth College Jazz Band.
Though there are more than five singers in the ensemble, we have maintained the
traditional name for history’s sake. The ensemble is made up of students that
sing in the Monmouth College Chorale and they rehearse on their own time, as
this ensemble is not a registered course.
Men's Glee Club
The Monmouth Men’s Glee Club is the oldest extant choral ensemble at
Monmouth College. The Monmouth Men’s Glee Club was one of the first touring
college choirs in the country, having started its touring tradition in the late
1800’s. In the last year the size of this ensemble has tripled, demonstrating
its popularity among students and the campus community.
The ensemble is open to any male singers without audition and specializes in
music for men’s choir in the “Glee Club” tradition that is popular at so many
Eastern and Midwestern colleges and universities. The Monmouth Men’s Glee Club
appears regularly with the Monmouth Women’s Glee Club for major concerts on
campus.
Women's Glee Club
The Monmouth Women’s Glee Club is a non-auditioned choir that is open to all
women who want to sing. It is a new ensemble on campus that is rapidly gaining
in popularity among student singers at Monmouth College. The ensemble enjoys
performing a variety of music from contemporary pop music to traditional choral
music. The Monmouth Women’s Glee Club appears regularly with the Monmouth Men’s
Glee Club for major concerts on campus.
Wind
Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is a group of approximately forty musicians which
plays important concert band repertory. It presents several concerts on campus
during the school year. Graduating seniors are often featured as soloists and
guest conductors. Membership is open to all students by audition.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is an ensemble which performs both traditional big-band
literature and small-combo styles, including original compositions by the
members. Basic training in improvisational skills is included, and all members
get to play solos.
String Ensemble
The string ensemble provides an opportunity for students who play violin,
viola, violoncello, or string bass to continue their musical activities at
Monmouth College. The group participates in several
on-campus concert programs every year.
Percussion
Ensemble
The Monmouth College Percussion Ensemble performs a wide-ranging repertoire of
percussion music. From ragtime novelties to the most cutting-edge contemporary
works, the ensemble explores the diverse tonal world available to the percussion
family of instruments. The group performs two major concerts each year and is
open to students of all majors.
The Fighting Scots Marching Band
The Fighting Scots Marching Band is open to all
students at Monmouth College. The band performs at all home football games and
marches in local parades such as the Monmouth College Homecoming Parade and the
Warren County Prime Beef Festival Parade.
While providing all music for the games, the 65 member
band adds energy and enthusiasm under the direction of student Drum Majors. The
Fighting Scots Marching Band also
performs standard pep band faire along with numerous cheers, chants and
surprises during each game.
MC Pipe Band
You may be interested in information about the Monmouth College Pipe Band.
Please contact Tim Tibbetts for more
information, including scholarships for members of the Pipe Band.
Religious and Spiritual
Monnmouth Christian
Fellowship
Newman Club
Student Chaplains
Hillel
Covenant Groups
Service Groups
Circle K
Circle K is an organization of Kiwanis International devoted to involving
college and university students in campus and community service while developing
quality leaders and citizens. Circle K inspires people to better our world
through its international membership of over 11,000 collegians on more than 500
college campuses in nine nations. The Monmouth College chapter was established
in 1998.
Students Organized for Service
(SOS)
Students Organized for Service is a comprehensive organization under the
direction of the college chaplain that was founded in 1995 to connect students
with community and service groups that need volunteer help.
Alternative Spring Break
Special Interest Groups and Programs
ASAP
(Association for Student Activity Programming)
Anime Club
Bacchus
GAMMA (Greeks Advocating
the Mature Management of Alcohol)
Cheerleading
Chess Club
Coalition For Ethnic Awareness
Coalition for
Women's Awareness
College Republicans
College Democrats
French Club
Intramurals/Recreation
Sports
Interactive Gaming Club
International Club
Membership is open to all those interested in participating in programs that
further the cause of better international relations. Contact dean Masood at
309-457-2113 for more information.
International Politics Club
Listen Up!
PRISM (People Respecting Individual's Sexuality at Monmouth)
M Club Hall of Fame
(Intercollegiate Athletics)
ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps)
Scotspeak!
(Speech and Debate)
SEA (Students for
Environmental Awareness)
Thinklab