Student Organizations
Greek Life
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) International – Sigma Xi Chapter is a chem-free and leadership sorority. Formed in 1994, they strive to influence the community in a positive way through various service projects, including two major philanthropic projects, fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Easter Seals. Internationally, their mascot is a giraffe and their colors are blue and gold. Locally, their mascot is a panther and their colors are purple and white. Their official flower, internationally and locally, is the yellow Jonquil. Their brother organization is Sigma Chi Lambda.
Kappa Alpha Kappa
Kappa Alpha Kappa (KAK) is a local sorority founded in September of 1928 at UMaine Machias. They value friendship, sisterhood and service, taking part in organizing and participating in many community and campus based service activities in and around Downeast Maine such as Acadia Cleanup, Relay for Life, and American Red Cross Blood Drives. They also put on raffles to donate money to local and national organizations, like the Next Step and Sarah’s House. Their colors are maroon and gold and their brother fraternity is Psi Delta.
Kappa Mu Alpha
Kappa Mu Alpha was founded at UMaine Machias in 1953 and with no national affiliation, it means KMA is unique to only UMaine Machias. Their colors are navy blue and white and their sister organization is Phi Tau Phi. Together, they represent the two oldest Greek organizations on campus. It is the expressed goal of the Kappa Mu Alpha fraternity to promote positive social interaction among the UMaine Machias student body.
Phi Tau Phi
Founded at UMaine Machias in October of 1928, Phi Tau Phi (PTP) is a local sorority promoting purity, honesty, initiative, trustworthiness, ability, understanding, perseverance, happiness, industry, the feeling of belonging, and, most importantly, friendship. Originally, Phi Tau Phi was the athletic sorority on campus, which is why they share UMaine Machias’ colors – green and white. Today, Phi Tau Phi is a social sorority open to all women at UMaine Machias that sponsors fun events and promotes a healthy social environment. Phi Tau Phi’s brother organization is Kappa Mu Alpha.
Omicron Delta Pi
Omicron Delta Pi (ODP) is a co-ed, all-inclusive, human rights and advocacy collegiate fraternity. Their colors are black, pink and silver.
Psi Delta
Psi Delta (PD) is a service fraternity and a chapter of the Alpha Delta national service fraternity. Psi Delta is dedicated to doing service for UMaine Machias and the Machias Community and has blue and gold colors. Their sister organization is Kappa Alpha Kappa.
Sigma Chi Lambda
Sigma Chi Lambda (SCL) is a local fraternity that was founded in January 1995, and is focused on cultivating and maintaining the high ideals of friendship, justice, and learning through leadership and recreation. Their colors are red and white, and they are brothers to Epsilon Sigma Alpha.
Kappa Delta Phi
Kappa Delta Phi, Eta chapter was founded on December 12, 1931. They are the oldest existing fraternity on campus. As a philanthropic fraternity their brothers actively fundraise for the affiliated charity, Homes For Our Troops, which builds homes for homeless veterans. They are the only Greek organization on campus that is nationally accredited. The members consistently focus on community service and academics as well as the growth and success of their peers.
Student Senate
The UMaine Machias Student Senate consists of elected representatives of the student body. Senators engage with campus staff, faculty and administration to ensure that when ideas or issues come forward, they are properly dealt with, as to benefit everyone. Student Senate meets every week.
Executive Board
E-Board consists of a President, Vice President, Officer of Financial Affairs, Officer of Club & Organization Affairs, and Secretary.
Governing Documents
Below you will find the governing documents of the UMaine Machias Student Senate. The documents are accessible to any UMaine student and represent the official guidelines set forth for governance by the UMaine Machias student body.
WUMM Radio
As a student run radio station, the focus of WUMM is to serve the musical interests of UMaine Machias 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 promotes campus and community organizations and events. When listening to WUMM, you’ll hear everything from folk to electronica, classic rock to jazz, and everything in between.
History
Spring of 1997 saw the creation of WUMM with a signal strength of 1-watt and a listening range of just one mile from campus, with the station being located in Kimball Hall. In 2001, Internet streaming was added, which brought WUMM to anyone with an Internet connection. In December of 2008, the FCC granted WUMM’s request to increase to 100-watts, which expanded the listening range to roughly a 10-mile radius around campus. In early 2015, the station was moved to Torrey Hall due to Kimball Hall being vacated because of structural concerns. In 2016 the FCC granted WUMM’s request to expand to 150-watts; this was followed by the construction of a new 50 foot tower and the installations of new bays. WUMM moved once again in October of 2016 with a new home in the Reynolds Center.
Listen Over the Internet!
WUMM’s Internet audio stream can be accessed with any media player that supports the shoutcast/icecast streaming format. Depending on your browser, you can click the link below and either download the stream link file, or open it directly with your media player.
Becoming a DJ
Do you have some interest in holding your own show or learning about what being a DJ is like? Well we are always looking for new shows to add to the station! Shows are voluntary and must first be approved through an application process. They usually run for one hour on a weekly basis and we encourage all types of shows!
Other Organizations
100% Society
Advocating awareness and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and other groups, UMaine Machias’ 100% Society is a student organization that supports students and local community members who belong to a gender / sexual minority or have friends or family members who do.
Tabletop Gaming Club
The Tabletop Gaming Club has interest in anything related to the topic: board, role play, puzzles, strategy, and anything else related to tabletop games. They work to build and strengthen interest in the area.
Pokemon Go Club
Pokemon Go Club welcomes all students to join them in raids and other Pokemon Go activities.
Outing Club
Outing Club provides experience and training in outdoor activities of general interest to all students.
Greek Council
Greek Council represents six of UMaine Machias’ seven Greek organizations. Greek Council facilitates positive Inter-Greek relations on and off campus.
Residence Hall Association
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) works to be a voice for residential students, providing hall governance, new and creative events, and community building within the residence halls.
Science Club
Science Club gives students the opportunity to broaden their scientific knowledge through field trips, sponsoring seminars, attending scientific conferences, and participating in research projects.
Fishing Club
Fishing Club provides experience and training in fishing and fishing related activities to all students.
Garden Club
Garden Club provides information, experience, and training in related to gardening. The Garden Club also grows and sells a variety of plants.
Fiber Arts Club
Fiber Arts Club provides materials, training, and events that relate to the fiber arts. This includes knitting, crocheting, weaving, sewing, quilting, etc.
Machias Audubon Chapter
The Machias Audubon Chapter enables Audubon members and others to meet and create a culture of conservation in the local community through education and advocacy, focusing on the conservation of birds, other wildlife and conservation of important habitats.
SHIELD
Student Health Initiative Education Leadership and Diversity (SHIELD) Club provides information, resources, products, and activities in the areas of health and wellness.
Questions?
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