Clubs and Organizations - Worcester Campus

• Student Government Association (SGA)
  The Student Government Association was established to provide a voice for students and student interests. SGA serves as the umbrella organization from which all other student organizations stem. The SGA is responsible for appropriating funds for the organizations and their activities. SGA sponsors various educational and social community activities. The executive officers of the SGA are president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, activities chair, and events coordinator. SGA holds bi-weekly meetings that are open to the student community.
• American Pharmacists Association–Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
  The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Students of Pharmacy is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future of pharmacy. The APhA-ASP represents over 19,000 student members in chapters at every school and college of pharmacy throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
• Worcester Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP)
  The mission of the MCPHS–Worcester student society is to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems; provide information to students about career directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and encourage membership and participation in the state society and ASHP as a student and upon graduation.
• Asian Student Association (ASA)
  The Asian Student Association is organized to promote cooperation amongst professionals in an educational and community environment; provide an opportunity for the sharing and learning of Vietnamese history, culture, and traditions through various regular programs and activities; promote participation in community programs and activities, build a strong sense of responsibility amongst its members toward society and promote harmony with other Asian communities.
• Black Student Union (BSU)
  The Black Student Union was organized to celebrate and honor the culture, history and diversity of the African Diaspora. The organization enhances the MCPHS community by sponsoring many cultural, educational and social events.
• Chess Club/Game Club
  The Chess Club tries to enhance student life by providing a fun and exciting diversion from the academic life of the student body by participating in chess and other board games.
• D.A.M.A.G.E Club (Gaming)
  This organization is known as “The Digital Arts, Media and Gaming Element” (DAMAGE). The purpose of this organization shall be to enhance student life and provide stress relief by promoting the common leisurely interests of digital photography, graphic arts, video production, gaming and movies in the MCPHS community.
• Equestrian Club
  The purpose of the MCPHS Equestrian Club is to promote an active network for horse enthusiasts while providing a learning environment focusing on equine care and management; and to provide facility contacts for students who are interested in taking riding lessons with the coordination of off campus events (i.e. barn visits, clinics, horse shows).
• Indian Student Organization (ISO)
  The Indian Student Organization exists to promote an understanding of Indian culture, history, and traditions. Promotion of these ideas is demonstrated through various regular programming and activities.
• National Community Pharmacist Student Association (NCPSA)
  The National Community Pharmacist Student Association (NCPSA) represents independent community pharmacies and independent pharmacists in the U.S. NCPSA is committed to helping pharmacy students by providing contact with pharmacy owners ready for a transfer of ownership, teaching about financing options, and assistance in developing niche markets in patient care services.
• National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
  This chapter’s purpose is to promote development of skills that students will need as responsible and accountable nursing professionals. This association helps develop students who are prepared to lead in the nursing profession in the future.
• Phi Lambda Sigma
  The purpose of Phi Lamda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. By peer recognition, the society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities.
• Racquetball Club
  The purpose of the Racquetball Club is to promote health through activity, teamwork, and networking. The overall function of the Racquetball Club is to provide valuable activities among professionals in an educational and community environment.
• Republican Pharmacy Student Association
  The purpose of the organization is to examine public policy issues relating to Health Services and Pharmacy through a variety of workshops, speakers and events. The organization is committed to creating an open dialogue focusing on social and policy issues.
• Rho Chi Honor Society
  Rho Chi is the academic National Honor Society in Pharmacy. The Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The fundamental objective of Rho Chi is to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the encouragement and recognition of scholarship.
• Running Club
  The intention of the club is to provide a non-academic means of bringing together students, faculty, and staff with the common interest of running as an exercise for physical fitness.
• Ski Club
  The purpose of the Ski Club is to promote winter activities which include sports like skiing and snowboarding.
• The Sports Club
  The sports club was established to provide MCPHS Worcester Students with the opportunity to participate in structured team sports by participating in various Worcester recreational leagues, including indoor soccer, coed softball and basketball.
• Tennis Club
  The purpose of the Tennis Club is to promote health, relaxation, teamwork, networking, and valuable activities among professionals in an educational and community environment.