Student Organizations
Wilson College Government Association
WCGA is Wilson’s student-run government organization, which oversees the activities of all other student clubs and organizations on campus, in addition to carrying out many other responsibilities. Through WCGA, students have a chance to make their voices heard. There are many opportunities to become involved through various activities held throughout the year.
Allies
Allies is a club that supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) students and allies. Allies seeks to educate the community, promoting awareness of diverse attitudes, ideas and beliefs.
Asia Club
Asia Club exists to raise awareness of Asian culture on campus and provide education to Wilson College community about Asian countries that currently have student representatives on campus.
Athletic Association
On entering Wilson, all students become members of the Wilson College Athletic Association and are welcome to participate in its various programs. The purpose of the organization is to maintain an interest in athletics and to promote sportsmanship and school spirit. Students are encouraged to take part in the athletic association’s interclass, intercollegiate, inter-residence hall and faculty-student sports competitions. Traditionally, the association sponsors Odd/Even field day, color wars and banner-stealing.
The athletic association holds an end-of-year awards ceremony for student-athletes, during which the various sports are given on the basis of participation and skill level. The pentathlon honor is the highest award that can be achieved. Such an award is given not only for excellence in sports, but also for exhibiting an outstanding attitude and spirit of cooperation in all phases of life, including athletic competition.
Behavioral Science
The Behavioral Science Club’s purpose is to enhance psychology and sociology education through involvement in educational activities such as lectures, conferences, research projects and more.
Billboard Newspaper
Published tri-weekly throughout the year, Wilson’s Billboard aims to present and discuss news and information pertinent to the members of the college community and its outside subscribers. For readers, it is a succinct summary of and sounding board for campus events; for contributors, it is an exercise in creativity and technique. Each edition brings controversial editorials, feature stories, photographs and sports articles designed to keep the readers interested and informed.
Black Student Union
The purpose of this organization is to encourage black awareness, enhance the quality of life for members of the Black Student Union, conduct activities involving community outreach and foster greater understanding of African-American culture and related issues. All students are welcome to join.
Bottom Shelf Review
Wilson’s literary review was created to gather students to share literary interests and promote the expression of literary talent within our community. The group holds open poetry readings to discuss community contributions and publishes a select collection of poems and prose annually.
Campus Activity Board
The Campus Activity Board is a student-centered organization that assists the activities director with planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating student activities, including the selection of films for the film series, bands and other entertainers, as well as trips off campus. CAB also plans the two annual semi-formal dances: White Dinner and Spring Fling.
Choir
The choir functions as a chapel and concert group performing on and off campus. Whenever possible, the choir sings in joint concerts with other colleges and organizations. All students, staff and faculty members are eligible to try out for choir. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester.
Dressage Team
Members of the Wilson College Dressage Team ride weekly to practice flatwork and dressage tests. They represent Wilson in interscholastic dressage competitions and intramural dressage shows.
Mounted Drill Team
The Wilson College Mounted Drill Team consists of eight to 16 horses and riders that put on several musical performances for special events throughout the year. The drill team allows riders of varying levels of ability to demonstrate their skills acquired through practice with the team. The team serves as representatives of the equestrian department and Wilson College as a whole.
Education Club
The Wilson College Education Club is for people who are interested in education and in promoting educational activities within Wilson and the surrounding community. The club is open to all traditional students, whether or not they are majoring in education.
Environmental Club
The purpose of the Wilson College Environmental Club is to create awareness of environmental issues such as conservation, preservation and restoration, with an emphasis on education. The club promotes an increased awareness and understanding of environmental issues as they relate to the role of the individual. Any interested member of the Wilson community – student, faculty or staff member – is encouraged to join.
Equine-Facilitated Therapeutics Club
Wilson College’s Equine-Facilitated Therapeutics Club aims to educate students about the benefits of equine therapies and provide a support system for families with children with special needs.
Eventing Team
The Wilson College Eventing Team’s goals are to educate students about the equine sport of eventing and to promote learning and safety while actively pursuing the sport, as well as to involve students in constructing and maintaining cross-country jumps at the Penn Hall Equestrian Center.
Exercise and Sport Science Club
The purpose of the Wilson College Exercise and Sport Science Club is to promote health, fitness and wellness to the students, faculty members and staff in the Wilson community through educational programs and activities that emphasize the importance of exercise and good nutrition.
Fencing Club
The Wilson College Fencing Club teaches and promotes the art and sport of fencing. Members practice weekly to develop skill in swordplay and spar in friendly bouts. Most members join as beginners, so all students are welcomed. This is a three-weapon club – students compete in foil, epee and saber. Near the end of the fall semester, club members are ready to compete in tournaments with other area colleges and clubs.
Hunt Seat Equitation Team
The Wilson College Hunt Seat Equitation Team allows students to participate in intercollegiate shows and helps them develop riding skills through coaching and competition. It is a year-round sport at Wilson, beginning with tryouts in September and continuing until the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association national competition in May. Wilson competes in Zone 3, Region 1, of the IHSA circuit. The Penn Hall Equestrian Center includes two indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, three barns and 20 acres of paddocks and pasture.
Drama Club
Wilson’s Drama Club encourages the theatrical side of all students to come to life. Students put on plays, improv nights and talent shows throughout the year, as well as develop their theater skills through learning opportunities.
Muhibbah International Club
Muhibbah, a Malaysian word meaning “unity among nations,” best describes this intercultural group that is open to everyone on campus. Through Muhibbah, students from more than a dozen countries come together to host an annual international dinner and performance. The Muhibbah Club also sponsors different activities throughout the year.
Orchesis
Orchesis is a modern dance ensemble for any student interested and/or skilled in technique and creative interpretation. All students are welcome to participate. Orchesis focuses on perfection of performance and technique, as well as fun. Activities include a performance held each semester to showcase what students have accomplished.
Spanish Club
The Wilson College Spanish Club was created with the purpose of increasing student awareness and participation in activities concerning Hispanic people. It offers an opportunity to explore a different side of the world, the Americas and our community.
Veterinary Medical Technology Club
The Wilson College Veterinary Medical Technology Club promotes the progressive and humane medical care of animals and is open to all students who have an interest in the health and well-being of animals, great and small.
Western Riding TEAM
Members of the Wilson College Western Riding Team practice weekly with a coach to improve equitation and horsemanship and reining patterns. Tryouts are held at the beginning of the fall semester. Riders range in skill level from walk/go to open horsemanship and reining.