Club & Organization Resource Page

The University of Maine at Machias offers more than 25 student clubs and organizations. Whether it's the Student Senate or the Ukulele Club that catches your interest, you'll find a variety of social, cultural, athletic, and educational groups to choose from.  This page also includes important resources for club members to review and access as needed throughout the year!

Student Organizations

 

100% Society

100% Society advocates for awareness and acceptance of gay, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered, and other groups’ concerns and issues.  The 100% Society is similar to Gay Straight Alliances (GSA’s) found across the country, where everyone is accepted regardless of sexual orientation.  All club meetings are kept confidential.

Meeting:  Every Monday at 7:00PM in the Student Center, Torrey Hall

Advisor:  Lois-Ann Kuntz / 255-1244

Student Contact:  Katherine Bordonaro, President Katherine.bordonaro@maine.edu

ARABY/The Dead Poets Society

Araby offers a friendly environment to present writing and ideas, enjoy literature, and promote the arts at UMM.

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 3:30PM in Room 19, Kimball Hall

Advisor:  Gerard NeCastro / 255-1293

Student Contact:  Colton Abrams, President colton.abrams@maine.edu

Binnacle

The Binnacle is UMM’s Literary & Arts Journal.  For over fifty years the club has published the works of literature and art of UMM’s students as well as writers and artists from around the world.

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 3:30PM in Room 19, Kimball Hall

Advisor:  Gerard NeCastro / 255-1293

Student Contact:  Colton Abrams, President colton.abrams@maine.edu

Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)

The Campus Crusade for Christ is a national organization that consists of like-minded students following and spreading the word of Jesus Christ.

Meeting:  Every Thursday at 8:30PM in the Johnny Johnson Suite, Powers Hall

Advisor:  William Otto / 255-1345

Student Contact:  Alexis Watermolen, alexis.watermolen@maine.edu

Excelsior!

Meeting:  Every Thursday at 4:00PM in Powers Music Room or Studio 209

Advisor:  Gene Nichols / 255-1229

                Bernie Vinzani / 255-1279

Student Contact:  Margot Steele, President Margaret.steele@maine.edu

Fencing Club

The Fencing Club is a student organization that allows students new to fencing the opportunity to learn about the sport and provides experienced fencers with the chance to mentor and practice with others.  The club focuses on the use of the foil, but also has some interest in the sabre and epee.  Equipment is available for student use.  This fall, the club meets in the lower gymnasium from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesdays.

Meeting:  Every Tuesday at 3:00PM in lower Gymnasium, Reynolds Center

Advisor:  Daniel Qualls / 255-1260

Student Contact:  Micheal Oram, President micheal.oram@maine.edu

The Guild 

Meeting:  Every Friday at 6:00PM in the Clipper Lounge, Sennett Hall

Advisor:  Mike Matis / 255-1237

Student Contact:  Luke Wade, President lucas.wade@maine.edu

Hockey Club

A non-collegiate athlete group that brings together hockey enthusiasts to play on the campus ice during the winter months.

Meeting:  Every Thursday 8:00PM in the Galley

Advisor:  Andrea Ednie / 255-1303

                Bernie Vinzani / 255-1279

Student Contact:  Deven Pendexter, President Deven.Penddexter@maine.edu

                               Jake Winglass, Vice president Jake.Winglass@maine.edu

MRPASS

Maine Recreation and Parks Association Student Section

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 4:00PM in the Galley

Advisor:  Andrea Ednie / 255-1303

Student Contact:  Harry Thompson, President Harry.thompson@maine.edu

Newman Club

A club that has spiritual discussions and take part in community service.

Meeting:  Rm 117-B Torrey Hall

Advisor:  Bernice Murphy / 255-1263

Student Contact:  Bathya Woodward bathya.woodward@maine.edu

Outing Club

Providing experience and training in outdoor activities of general interest to all students 

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 3:00PM in the Sail loft

Advisor:  Andrea Ednie/ 255-1303

Student Contact:  Jonathan Winglass, President Jonathan.winglass@maine.edu

Science Club

A co-curricular group of students with interest in Science activities and trips to enhance the in classroom experience.

Meeting:  12:30PM in Science 120

Advisor:  Sherri Sprangers / 255-1205

Student Contact:  Barry King, President Barry.king@maine.edu

Sportsmen Club

Meeting:  Every Sunday at 7:00PM in Portside

Advisor:  Eric Jones / 255-1267

Student Contact:  Landon Knittweis, President lknittweis@gmail.com

Student Education Association of Maine (S.E.A.M.)

Enhancing students’ awareness of past and future projects and goals of the teaching profession.

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 1:00PM in SEAM library in Torrey

Advisor:  Daniel Qualls/ 255-1260

Student Contact:  Scott Bragg, President Scott.a.bragg@maine.edu

Student Newsletter

Meeting:  Every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30PM in the Book Arts Studio

Advisor:  Bernie Vinzani / 255-1279

Student Contact:  Katie Barvenik, President Katherine.barvenik@maine.edu

Student Senate

The UMM Student Senate is the elected representative of the student body. Senators engage with campus staff, faculty and administration to ensure that when an idea or issue comes forward that they are properly dealt with, as to benefit everyone.

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 11:30AM

Advisor:  Christopher Zukas / 255-1245

Student Contact:  John Wilson, President john.j.wilson@maine.edu

Thespis Players

Student drama troupe

Meeting: Every Wednesday 4:00PM in PAC

Advisor: Art Hill/ 255-1311

Student Contact: Tom Irish, President Thomas.irish@maine.edu

WUMM 

The focus of WUMM is to serve the musical interests of UMM students through a broadcasting radio station. Students are able and encouraged to DJ their own show, in which they can spotlight their own musical tastes, or even host a radio talk show. WUMM also encourages everyone from faculty and staff, to citizens of Washington County, to become active in the station. WUMM also promotes campus and community organizations and events. When live shows are on the air, you'll hear everything from folk to electronica, to classic rock to jazz, and everything in between.

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 5:00PM in the Radio station - Kimball 18

Advisor:  Christopher Zukas / 255-1245

Student Contact:  Paige Weichman, President paige.weichman@maine.edu

Ukulele Club

Have fun playing all kinds of music on the ukulele.

Meeting:  Every Friday at 12:00PM in Powers 201

Advisor:  Gene Nichols/ 255-1229

Student Contact:  Margot Steele, President Margaret.steele@maine.edu

 

Greek Life

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, resulting in self-fulfillment and meaningful service to others

Meeting:  Sundays 5:00PM in the Galley

Advisor:  Ashley Davis/ 255-1332

Student Contact:  Elisha Cyr, President Elisha.Cyr@maine.edu

Greek Council

A group consisting of members of every recognized Greek Organization on campus to discuss and facilitate positve intergreek relations on and off campus.

Meeting:  Every Wednesday at 11:00AM

Advisor:  Michael Matis / 255-1237

Student Contact:  Lolinthea Hinkley, President lolinthea.hinkley@maine.edu

 

Kappa Alpha Kappa

Student Contact:  Kyrstyn Ranscom, Member kyrstyn.ranscom@maine.edu

Kappa Delta Phi - Eta Chapter

Bringing together males of good character who are studying in institutions of higher education and who manifest a keen interest in higher education.

Meeting:  Thursdays 8:00PM in the Clipper Lounge

Advisor:  Robert Lee Hanscome/ 255-1357

Student Contact:  Corey Hodgkins, President corey.hodgkins@maine.edu

Kappa Eta

Encouraging the higher educational ideals and practices in our institutions.

Meeting:  Wednesdays at 2:00PM in Sennet 137

Advisor:  Jamie Moreira / 255-1414

Student Contact:  Lolinthea Hinkley, President Lolinthea.Hinkley@maine.edu

Kappa Mu Alpha 

Meeting:

Advisor:  PJ Singh / 255-1365

Student Contact:  Kiefer Robinson, President kiefer.robinson@maine.edu

Omicron Delta Pi

A co-ed, all-inclusive, human rights and advocacy collegiate fraternity.

Meeting:  Sundays at 7:00PM at 565 Roques Bluff Rd, Roques Bluffs

Advisor:  Meghan Duff / 255-1227

Student Contact:  Nikki Dubord, President Nikki.dubord@maine.edu

Psi Delta

Meeting:  Every Tuesday at 9:00PM in the Clipper Lounge

Advisor:  Rick Scribner / 255-1204

Student Contact:  Matthew Hayes, President matthew.hayes1@maine.edu

Phi Tau Phi 

Meeting:  Every Sunday at 6PM

Advisor:  Barbie Holmes / 255-1312

Student Contact:  Kelsey Bartosz, President Kelsey.bartosz@maine.edu

Sigma Chi Lambda

Cultivating and maintaining the high ideals of friendship, justice, and learning through leadership and athletics.

Meeting:  Sundays at 5:00PM at the Galley

Advisor:  Kevin Alley/255-1296

Student Contact:  John Wilson, President John.J.wilson@maine.edu

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