NDSCS College Catalog
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| Student Activities and Organizations |
| Students are encouraged to participate in campus activities outside the classroom. Such participation develops personal qualities in a way that cannot be accomplished in the classroom. Activities are of such a variety that every student should be able to select an activity or two that has appeal. |
| Churches - Churches of various denomination are represented in Wahpeton and Breckenridge. All students are welcome to attend the denominations of their choice. Several religious groups are organized on the campus. |
| Concert Band - Students interested in instrumental music may join the Wildcat Stage Band and the Concert Band. From Concert Band, they may participate in pep band, marching band and various ensembles. Students may join either semester. NDSCS has many school instruments that can be borrowed. Credit is awarded. |
| Concert Choir - Students interested in vocal music may join the Concert Choir and the Wildcat Singers. Various vocal ensembles perform for school functions throughout the year. Students may join either semester. Credit is awarded. |
| Dramatics - Students wishing to participate in dramatics may join the drama club, or the Science Art Players. Members may work toward acceptance in the national honorary fraternity in dramatics, Delta Psi Omega. Credit is awarded in dramatics. |
| Volunteer Internship Program - NDSCS students have a unique opportunity to serve as volunteers in schools, senior citizens centers, retirement homes, the area hospital, government agencies and other organizations in the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. The Volunteer Internship Program promotes civic responsibility, volunteerism and career exploration. All students are eligible to participate and receive academic credit. Contact Milan Christianson, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, at (701) 671-2343 for more information. |
| Organizations - Approximately 30 student organizations of various types are open in departmental, religious or political areas. |
| Social Life - Social life includes movies, dances, seasonal activities, plays, lyceum programs, concerts, organization events, department clubs and various other special events. |
| Athletics - Intercollegiate athletic competition for women includes volleyball and basketball. Intercollegiate competition for men includes football and basketball. Excellent facilities are available for both indoor and outdoor competition. |
| Intramurals - The intramural program for men and women offers competition in basketball, softball, flag football, ice hockey, volleyball, weightlifting, broomball and racquetball. |
| Open Gym - The Blikre Activities Center offers students many hours of free play and open recreation. Several hours each day are set aside for this purpose. This may include swimming, racquetball, jogging, weightlifting, basketball and volleyball. |
| Student Government - The governing student body is the Student Senate, composed of elected representatives from each division. The Student Senate is the voice of the student body in campus affairs and regulates selected student activities. |
| Miss NDSCS Scholarship Pageant - The scholarship pageant is open to all eligible NDSCS students. Information regarding the annual pageant is available at the Customer Service Desk in the Student Center. This is a preliminary to the Miss North Dakota Scholarship Pageant and the Miss America Scholarship Pageant. |
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