Student Activities
Many of the most beneficial experiences and lasting impressions in college are those
acquired in extracurricular activities. Student activities programs at WNCC are varied
to appeal to the interests and meet the needs of every student. Any student activity must
have the approval of the campus administration and be sponsored by a member of the
faculty or staff. Faculty, staff, and students are invited and encouraged to attend and
participate in these programs.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The Campus Activities Board is made up of students interested in bringing a variety of
student activities, events, trips, speakers and novelty activities to the three campuses.
Week of Welcome activities; Ski trips; Rockies Games and many other activities are
open to students on all campuses.
Dramatic Arts
Several dramatic productions are presented each year. All students are invited to
participate both on-stage and behind the scenes. Participation in all-college plays can
result in one academic credit or may be enjoyed as a non-credit activity.
Intercollegiate Athletics
WNCC offers intercollegiate sports for women in volleyball, basketball, softball, and
soccer. Men’s sports include basketball, baseball, and soccer. The College is a member
of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region IX, which consists of
colleges from Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado.
Intramurals
The intramural program at WNCC is very active with programs in sand volleyball,
basketball, soccer, bowling and football and other sports. Each year the program
sponsors Up All Night in Cougar Palace with over 100 students participating. The
participation of any interested students, faculty, or staff in intramural athletic activities
is encouraged. Seasonal intramural events occur in a variety of individual and team
sports.
Music Activities
The Collegiate Chorale, the Instrumental Band and Pep Band are open to any student
interested in participating. Music events occur throughout the year featuring Varsity
Vocalise (Show Choir), Just Bluff’n (Male ensemble group), Quintessence Women’s
Ensemble group),and the Monumental Rock Band.
Student Publications
WNCC students publish The Spectator, the campus newspaper. Its purpose is to provide
a realistic and instructional experience for students interested in journalism. Any
student who wishes to participate in news writing, editing, layout, design, photography,
or advertising may register for one to three credits per semester without taking other
journalism courses.
WNCC’s literary and art journal, Emerging Voices, provides an opportunity for students
and community members from across the College service area to have their poetry,
prose, and artwork published.The magazine is available free to students and contributors
in May. Students also have the opportunity to participate on staff. Student staff members
help select, edit, and publish the journal. A student editor oversees the staff.
Visual Arts
The Division of Language and Arts sponsors an exhibition of students’ works each
spring. The student body, faculty, staff, and community are invited to review the works
on display.
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