The Office of Student Activities supports student leaders in managing their clubs and hosting events that will impact the student body.
To add your club to the list below or make a change to the current listing use the Club Registration Form. Contact the Office of Student Activities with any questions at 845-758-7097 or email [email protected]
The purpose of the Association for Women in Mathematics(AWM) is to create a community in which women and girls can thrive in their mathematical endeavors, and to promote equitable opportunity and treatment of women and others of marginalized genders and gender identities across the mathematical sciences.
Bard has an AWM chapter which has been run through the AWM club since last year. We hold math gatherings, go to conferences together, and generally foster a friendly and welcoming community around mathematics.
This year, we are also going to start running a mentoring program for incoming freshmen in math! This is a great opportunity to provide support in the transition to college and help make Bard a welcoming place. This program will include maintaining a supportive relationship with your mentee throughout the school year. Our mentoring project aims to welcome incoming first students into the Department of Mathematics. Our overarching goal is to better communicate with the new students by introducing them to relevant clubs/organizations, initiating an open and inclusive virtual platform for discussions, and bridging connections between upper and lower classmen.
Bard Consulting Club offers a dynamic platform for students aspiring to excel in the field of management consulting. Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community where members can enhance their communication skills, collaborate, and prepare for successful careers in management consulting. We achieve this through a diverse array of activities, including informative sessions, networking opportunities, resume workshops, and dedicated case interview preparation sessions. Join us on this journey of growth and professional development as we strive to excel together.
The Bard Debate Union is a community of students, faculty, and staff committed to promoting the values of civic discourse, dialogue, and debate throughout the Bard College community, the greater Hudson Valley region of New York, and the world at large.
The Bard Debate Union represents a union of both a student club and a college-sponsored team. As a club, the BDU organizes meetings, workshops, and events on campus and in the local community. As a team, the BDU prepares for, attends, and participates in inter-collegiate debate competitions.
The club is focusing on two tasks: providing Model UN preparation and training, as well as forming and supporting a competition team. The importance and motivation to include prep sessions connects to the motivation to make Model UN more inclusive and available for people whose schools do not offer such activity ( Public schools, Schools outside of the US) and who can not afford private tutoring. Aspiring Members may just attend training sessions, or they may also apply to become a part of the delegation for going to conferences. We also will organize information sessions for everyone who might be interested in starting their journey with MUN.
The Bard Philosophy Club holds with St. Augustine that philosophy is always theology and vice versa.
We curate faculty and non-faculty talks of an interdisciplinary nature on the humanities as well as publish a once-a-semester journal. The latter project is a Catholic ecumenical voice for a postsecular culture, titled "St. Stephen's Forum" after the Episcopalian Seminary which later become Bard College, Joyce's Stephen Daedalus, and of course, the first martyr St. Stephen.
Know a bunch of trivia or an ace in your academic or artistic field? Have a lot of useless knowledge that needs to be put to use somewhere? Come join the Bard Trivia Club (Quiz Bowl).
We're a group of trivia nerds who meet weekly to play trivia packets in the style of National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT). Quiz Bowl games work in a way that there are four people per team and a moderator will ask questions based on a series of academic topics as well as pop culture.
We also hold multiple trivia nights throughout the semester with different themes, so don't worry, your useless knowledge will come into play with Bard Trivia Club!
The Bigger Brain Club was made in order to help provide safe and productive spaces for students to work on their schoolwork/get help if necessary. Bigger Brain Club will reserve safe spaces on campus to hold optional "meetings" where students who want/need a helping push to do their schoolwork can. Snack and drinks will be provided at these meetings to make it more enjoyable. Other than on campus activities, Bigger Brain Club will also have opportunities to volunteer working with local academic organizations around the area in order to inspire youth to continue on to higher education.
What we are, why, and what we hope to achieve: The Bard Biology club is a social and skill enhancing club that is open to students of all majors. This club exists for two major goals: (1) To create a sense of community for students interested in Biology, and (2) To connect students with opportunities to serve the Bard community. We hope to create a sense of community by hosting monthly events (documentary viewings, movie nights, game night, etc) to bring students together to get to know each other. In the long run, we plan on connecting students with volunteer and science outreach opportunities (in the form of tutoring, coaching, medical volunteers, etc.) in local communities (elementary, middle or high schools). We acknowledge that there are different fields in biology so we will be working with CDO and CCE to provide volunteer opportunities in different fields, be it medicine or anything, per the student’s interest. We will also invite Bard biology alumni to give talks on what they are doing now with their biology degrees and provide more insight into the different career opportunities that are available for biology majors. We want this club to not only be a fun club but also a way to discover one’s interest and improve one’s skills for future careers.
We will mostly be meeting once a month for now. We will be meeting in RKC 200 biweekly so keep in touch by checking the instagram post. Time will vary so for meetings and events so email a club head for clarification or check the instagram account below:
Club Head(s): Fuadur Omi ([email protected])
Albright Tuah ([email protected])
Sydney Gustave ([email protected])
Instagram Page: Bard Biology club
The Chemistry Club facilitates social interactions among Chemistry/Biochemistry or other STEM students and any curious Bardians who have similar interests. Through events and gatherings, the club aims to provide an opportunity for students to learn about chemistry-related topics outside of the course curriculum, as well as graduate school, careers, and employment opportunities in the area of chemistry and/or other STEM professions. We encourage fundraising and chemistry-related community outreach initiatives to offer middle and high school students an opportunity to explore and engage with the STEM field. Lastly, we aim to enhance professor/student relationships through club activities.
A club for students interested in classics to share appreciation for Greek, Latin, and the ancient world. Anyone can join, regardless of major or experience. Email Celeste Connell ([email protected]) if you're interested!
The Bard Economics Club is a student-run organization that will supplement the economics program at Bard. Our goals are to enhance the undergraduate economics experience with speakers from various fields within economics such as finance, economic policy, and academia. We also want to raise money so that we can attend major economic conferences such as the Hyman Minsky Conference in Washington, D.C., amongst other talks and conferences in the NYC area. We also aim to help students develop networking skills, and organize networking events with students through Bard alumni working in economics-related fields. The CDO is also willing to work with us on building essential career-oriented skills such as resume-buildling, utilizing LinkedIn, interviews, etc. Besides all of these great opportunities, we also want to create an environment where economics majors can just talk about current events, their economics homework, their weekend, the stock market, cereal, their hedgehog and whatever else.
Our mission is to educate Bard students to make safer decisions concerning their physical, mental, and sexual health! Peer Health focuses on peer education as a way of keeping our communities safe and aware of potential health risks through information and workshops on self care, student resources and safe sex practices
The purpose of Physics Club is to foster community within the physics department. Studying physics is really challenging, which makes having fun and building relationships with peers all the more important. We plan to host events like stargazing, movie, craft, and game nights, to supplement department events like Physics Phriday.
It’s a “bring your own wheels” Skate Club. We’ll meet at a location on campus (hopefully we’ll find new, interesting, and safe places to skate) which we’ll share with the club via email and instagram post) Bikes, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, skateboards, longboards, or whatever you have are welcome. A time to chill with individuals interested in moving fast on WHEELS. All levels of expertise or lack there of is welcome!
We are Bard's only club devoted to target archery. Although we function primarily in a recreational capacity, we are currently integrating advanced coaching techniques in anticipation of being able to field a team.
This club is for all Bardians who are hoping to take advantage of the beautiful Hudson Valley and surrounding areas for outdoor adventuring and camping. We will have weekly fireside chats, overnight camp (on-campus) and perhaps even off-site trips.
Join our message board on Google Spaces! (integrated with Gmail)
An Athletic Charter Club intended to provide a base of operations for Bard Fencers for individual and team events, train new Fencers and provide a safe space to be introduced to the sport without paying exorbitant private lesson costs, and to organize and communicate with other schools for competitive and casual meets and tourneys.
Bard College's Golf Club goal is to make Golf accessible to all that sign up. By providing partial equipment, and a membership to the local courses, all you need to worry about is to have fun.
Kendo (the way of the sword) is a Japanese Martial Art hailing from samurai, dedicated to mastering the usage of the sword. No prior experience required.
Pool Club is welcome to students interested in playing Pool recreationally. Whether a student is well-versed or a beginner, this club aims to unite those who have an affinity for the cue sport.
Outdoorsing Library Club will use the entirety of its club budget to purchase camping equipment for the bard community. Students can come check out camping equipment from our library of gear. (This club serves only as a resource library to loan out gear.)
The PC Club aims to host programming and community events among student residents at Bard. Through this, the PCs will be able to foster community bonding while creating a space for students to have fun amongst each other.
This club meets weekly in the Campus Center to play ping pong, either for friendly competition or just for fun. We also plan to host tournaments over the course of the semester with prize opportunities for winners. A ping pong table that belongs to the club is available to all participants, and snacks are provided at club meetings. This club was started last year as a space for anyone at bard to be able to enjoy the sport. All levels of play are welcome!
Bard's Hudson Valley location lands it in the middle of one of the largest climbing communities in the world. Residing just forty minutes from the Shawangunks, a world-class climbing location, as well as many others both indoor and outdoor, we have the amazing ability to take advantage of year-round climbing. We have some experience in rock climbing, but are looking to grow, as we are sure many other Bardians are. Rock climbing is amazing sport that upon acquiring the basic skill set will get you strong and be a blast at the same time. Once you start, you'll be hooked!
We meet to practice volleyball skills and play games for fun within the college community. All levels are accepted, no prior skills or knowledge needed. Low commitment and lots of fun, the volleyball club is a good way to get active and make some new friends.
A grappling club that will have either wrestling or bjj depending on availability of a coach. Open to pivoting to potentially other forms of combat sports (boxing, mma, etc). but grappling (wrestling/bjj) preferred
This club is open to Afghan students and other Bard students to join and know about Afghan culture and tradition.
We are planning to welcome afghan students who are planning to attend Bard College in fall 2022 and develop new ideas and fun activities that are educational and cultural.
By creating this club we not only going to work as a team but also learn from each other.
Welcome to the home page of our site! Open to all Bard students Asian Student Organization (ASO) is focused on achieving an awareness of the Asian populations at Bard College, which includes students, faculty, and off-campus neighbors. ASO also aims to create a space that facilitates a dialogue between Asian and Asian American students with the larger Bard community. From various angles, we will try to demonstrate Asian culture and identity by holding events to educate, entertain, and provide community outreach to all students at Bard. We are conscious of the cultures that exist in Bard College and hope to increase understanding between Asian and non-Asian students.
BardUnderGround (BUG), a club dedicated to the exploration of alternative forms of exhibition and engagement with the practicing arts. Members of BUG organize, attend, and throw exhibition events for the practicing artists on Bard’s campus, as well as engage with the arts through discussions centering the arts practiced on campus.
Our mission is to stimulate members of the Bard College community to explore intellectual, political, cultural and social issues that are of importance to the Black community and America as a whole. Black History and current race issues are articulated through dialogue, cultural performances, music, lectures, and art. Race and politics are issues that are often recognized on our campus in through our academic curriculum. However, we as an organization feel that it is necessary to find creative ways to take that experience beyond the classroom brining the links between race, politics, academics, and social life to fruition in the hopes that awareness will spark action and ignite change in our communities.
Brothers at Bard is a club that works as a safe place for men of color at Bard College. The intention of this club is to help young men of color in succeeding not only academically, but socially and emotionally during their time at Bard college.
The Caribbean Student Association (CSA) seeks to provide a sense of social solidarity and academic support among West Indian/Caribbean students at Bard, while promoting interactions with the Bard community as a whole. We hope to achieve this goal through (1) the education of Caribbean culture, society, and politics, (2) hosting events that celebrate the diversity which Caribbean students contribute to Bard and (3) raising awareness about issues past and present of importance to West Indians and the world. The CSA is inclusive to all Bard students, Caribbean or otherwise.
À space for all self-identifying Central Asians (or not) to build a community through cultural events, holiday celebrations, traditional food, performances, and more! Join us for all/any of it and suggest your own if you wish :)
The Chinese Student Organization (CSO), in the past six years since its establishment as a charter club, has taken an active and considerable part in promoting cultural exchanges and understanding in the Bard community, creating opportunities for all Bardians to experience Chinese culture, and discussing the cultural similarities and differences.
Gilson Place is a space created and run by students of color at Bard College with the oversight of student leaders, and supported by administration, staff, and faculty. Under the leadership of the Gilson Place Steering Committee and in collaboration with the many racialized affinity groups on campus, Gilson Place will serve to provide students coming from marginalized racial backgrounds a safe space to program, congregate, learn, and simply be.
This club will be the means by which Gilson Place receives funding for building upkeep, programming, and community needs.
What is Modern Greece, and are people still walking around wearing tunics and worshipping the Olympian gods? The Greek club will be a space for Bardians to learn more about the culture, customs and social issues of this small Mediterranean nation. Our events will include cooking traditional recipes, sharing music, learning Greek dances, as well as addressing some common misconceptions (i.e. we are not just side characters on Mamma Mia and Percy Jackson). Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join our club. Food will be provided!
Feel free to follow us on instagram @greekclub.bard
A place where lovers of Hot Pot can join together and enjoy the experience with like-minded individuals. We love bringing Hot Pot to campus and we hold events with free food!!
This semester, we hope to travel to small businesses in the Hudson Valley that serve hot pot and try out the various different versions of the dish from many different cultures. We aim to support the small businesses in our area, appreciate cultural foods, and have meaningful conversations with friends over a nice hot pot meal.
Our club is a Black Art critical consumption club. We aim to center literature while still highlighting and tracing he multimedia intertextual conversations between Black artists. Join our club if you are a student of color interested in developing community through conversations about Black cultural production
This club will be started to create representation for Indigenous students that are a part of Bard’s campus. Cultural Representation has been taken away from us and the spark of cultural appropriation hides the truth of who we are and what our traditions are. Bard has many organizations for other students of color on campus, each having their own unique identity. I want to give a place where there is representation for specifically indigenous students on campus. This association is not only made for students with native blood, but for those who want to help us break the generations worth of misinformation, to become educated, hopefully getting inspired to educate the rest of the Bard community. People not only should know the true history, but the culture of different Indigenous peoples. I want to give students confidence, to not be ashamed of their heritage, but instead, be proud of it.
International Student Organization (ISO) aims to foster meaningful interaction between the international student body and American students on campus. We hope to make Bard feel like home (if not make it home) for those who come from other countries. ISO events are organized by the planning committee of 8-10 people (numbers may vary from year to year), often a pretty diverse bunch, and are well-attended. We regularly collaborate with other clubs, in the form of both event sponsorships and direct organizing, and also work closely with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
This is the club affiliated with La Voz magazine. We help organize events relevant to the Hispanic community such as concerts, lectures and more. In addition we seek writers, journalists, and artists for the magazine´s content.
LASO aims to curate spaces and experiences where Latin American culture is showcased, shared, and discussed. LASO facilities community building, and education of Latin American peoples, histories, and current struggles. LASO is not an exclusive club and is, therefore, both for students who pertain to the culture and those who are interested in it.
An offshoot of the Office Equity and Inclusion, this club works to extend resources of OEI and increase its presence in the greater Bard Community. Club activities include workshops, networking activities, and social events. OEI scholars are a strong presence in campus life, being representatives of several campus organizations, and this is a good opportunity for the Bard community to learn more about this organization.
This club is a space created to center the lives and experiences of the queer and gender-nonconforming people of color both on Bard's campus and beyond. It's a place for conversation and action. It's a place that recognizes and affirms the lives of those whose lives are too often forgotten and erased. Though it was made intentionally to elevate the voices of QTPOC, allies and accomplices are welcome, but only with the understanding that your voices will not be centered and that you are there to learn and support.
Trans+ is an affinity group here at Bard created to make a safe space for students that identify as transgender, non-binary, or other gender-non-conforming identities. This student run club will focus on creating a community at Bard for trans students, as well as making Bard a safer place for trans students based on demonstrated needs.
Vietnamese Student Organization (VSO) at Bard aims at creating an understanding between Vietnamese and other cultures. Our activities include introducing Vietnamese cuisine, music, literature, language, etc. Most of all, this is a place for everybody to have fun while getting to know the Vietnamese culture.
Women of Color United (WOCU) seeks to provide an inclusive environment for members to exchange personal and collective experiences that occur on and off Bard’s campus. We seek to share with each other issues and experiences of race, gender, and sexuality surrounding the positions of women from diverse backgrounds. WOCU aims to facilitate conversations with the community on topics that are important to us and focus on self-care and self-love throughout the semester. We seek to uplift women and not degrade them, this is not a space for negative vibes. We aim to cultivate positive energy.
AfroPulse is a dance troupe destined to incorporate all styles of dance under the African Diaspora using genres like Hip Hop, R&B, AfroBeats, Soca, Dancehall, and many others. Students within the African Diaspora, and all other interested students can come together to explore black culture through a performing arts lens. We hope to perform at a multitude of school-wide events, and performances and enhance our knowledge through professional masterclasses.
The purpose for the club is to provide entertainment. An evening of music and dance will bring students under one roof to take a break from their studies and enjoy a different form of dancing. It also strengthens a sense of Bard Community as more and more people get together to watch a Bollywood Dance Show.
Chinese dancing consists of many different traditional dancing genres. You can not only learn the Chinese dancing skills here but also have a more comprehensive understanding to the Chinese cultures. There will be many practices and events about the Chinese dance in the future.
This club will focus on teaching Latin dances and culture. Lessons will occur weekly; we will be hosting various social dancing events throughout the year with possibility of food fundraisers/events. Once a month we would like to host
Are you interested in Kpop and dance? Come and learn Kpop choreography with us! While any and all dance experience is welcome, we are a primarily performance-based club. We strive to maintain a special space and community at Bard for those who want to express themselves through dance and make connections with others who also share a passion for Kpop.
For students interested in learning Argentine Tango, attending Tango dances and events on and off campus, bringing artists to Bard, and creating a Tango community on campus. We add fun, passion, and musicality to everyday life.
Love dancing and dance parties? Want to stay fit but not a fan of going to the gym? Come have fun with us at Zumba Dance Club and delve more into Zumba rhythms and various styles of dancing (from salsa individual to bolly to hip hop), all mixed nicely and easily! We’re waiting for YOU here :)
We also run “Plate by Zumba” healthy baking and cooking classes open to everyone on campus! Come to learn more about nutritional science and enjoy some delicious cookies and cakes with us :)
Bard Bees focuses on teaching and maintaining the art of beekeeping at Bard as well as supporting local biodiversity to help our pollinators thrive. We offer educational hands-on workshops about how to take care of bees; how to harvest honey in sustainable ways (members even get to take honey home!); and how bees are integral to our ecosystem and environment. We also host fun events such as bee-themed sustainable craft workshops, tea and baking events, book readings, and movie screenings. We work in collaboration with BardEATS, BardE3, and the sustainability office to provide fun, interactive, and educational opportunities and events!
The Bard Community Garden is a public space maintained by student and community member volunteers. It is a space for students to plant, tend, and harvest edible and medicinal plants, relax, study, play music, host events, gather, and learn about herbalism, permaculture, and gardening via workshops put on by the club each semester. The club also hosts potlucks and weekly work parties throughout the growing season. New to the community garden is the growing and harvesting of medicinal herbs to supply the Trade Based Student Run Herbal Apothecary Project which the Wild Roots Wellness Collective has put together.
The club focuses on the creation of a website/app that allows users to check their domestic products on containment of phosphates, propellants and other environmentally harmful elements. Also it will include the information on where to find eco-friendly alternatives with the best prices. The idea and the outlook of the website is already created, as well as some of the database, but can be modified. Members may take on different roles, from software development to data gathering and marketing. The final goal is the functioning product that will make eco-friendly lifestyle easy and accessible to everyone.
The Bard Memetics Laboratory, aka the Bard Meme Lab, provides a space for examining online culture through the lenses of cinema and media studies, the experimental humanities, cognitive science, and the visual arts. By analyzing not just the content of memes but their very form, and through a focus on understanding meme creators themselves as artists, the Lab engages with the contemporary networked world to produce original research, publications, events, software, and other interventions.
Beings At Bard is a portfolio of photographs and interviews of Bard community members, aiming to leave an impression on the readers, whilst simultaneously encapsulating individual opinions and experiences. The ultimate goal is to increase community awareness and purposeful conversation.
BOTV is a media club whose goal is to bring entertainment, creativity, and also a platform for social thought to Bard by utilizing video, the Internet, and photography. We record and publicize Bard events in addition to creating original content created by our staff and Bard students within the community for the enjoyment of the Bard Community. We also are here to provide pertinent news information ranging from the Bard Hub to global news. We also teach workshops to club members who want to gain experience using video-audio equipment. As well as host events throughout the semester for all of campus.
This is a literature magazine created by first years, for first years. We want to establish a way for freshmen to get their foot in the door (pun deeply intended) when it comes to joining the Bard writing community! This is an awesome opportunity to understand what is like to get published, in an environment tailored to those who may not have a ton of experience.
Dragons, and spaceships, and monsters, oh my! We are a magazine dedicated to providing a space for genre fiction at Bard College. If your story has fantastical elements, we want it!
We are a literary magazine created by Bard students, for Bard students. We specialize in creative non-fiction and poetry. Our magazine is mostly online, though small batch copies of each issue are available in the Annandale-On-Hudson area.
This semester, we are hoping to start a Feeding the Crows writing group where students can come together, share their ideas, and workshop their own pieces.
The Observer was the main newspaper on Bard campus from 1956 until 2008. This club hopes to revive the paper and give students an opportunity to write, photograph or interact with a published newspaper in whatever way they wish. Ideally the newspaper will chronicle events happening on campus as well as national and global topics. Open to anyone with an interest in journalism, editing, photography, etc!
The Bard College Georgian Choir studies and performs traditional polyphonic folk and liturgical songs from the Republic of Georgia on the Black Sea. The Georgian Choir Club offers students in the choir, as well as others, to learn an additional repertoire prior to class in a smaller group setting. In addition, the Club works to bring performing choirs from Georgia to the U.S., and facilitates opportunities to learn and experience elements of Georgian language and culture.
The Bard Harmonies is an SATB collegiate a cappella group open to anyone who loves to sing or beatbox! Our aim is to rehearse 1-2 times a week, perform for the student body, and possibly compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella!
Casual auditions will be held - you will be asked to sing a verse and chorus of a pop song of your choosing. You might also be asked to participate in some singing exercises. Date still to be determined!
Join us to explore your musical talents and enrich your college experience!
BUMP (Bard Underground Music Prevails) is an organization that exists as a resource for students and clubs looking to host live-music on campus. BUMP also hosts events and works to maintain safe-spaces. We are a collective of music clubs and venues on campus including SMOG, Root Cellar, Entertainment Committee, WXBC, and Bard Bars. You can reach us at [email protected] or through Instagram @BardBUMP.
The Entertainment Committee is responsible for giving members of our student community the tools required for organizing live music and arts events, through the allocation of funds and by providing information and guidance.
A club for enjoyers of Ringo Starr to gather and listen to an entire Ringo Starr album in silence, with chips. To make Ringo Starr fanart, with acrylics. And to launch a long-game crusade to convince Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band to play SMOG.
The Root Cellar is a completely student-run space that houses one of the largest zine libraries on the east coast. The Root Cellar is also a multipurpose space for student use: we host shows, performances, and club meetings.
SMOG is a student run music venue and performance space. Students of Bard College may schedule time in this space to have shows or house other happenings. If you're interested in booking a show, organizing an event, looking to get paid as a student tech, or want to perform at SMOG, email [email protected] or [email protected].
This club is an opportunity for musicians of all skill levels to get together and play traditional music at Bard. Sheet music and lyric sheets for traditional tunes will be provided as a baseline, and we will be learning selected tunes by ear. People are encouraged to bring their own musical traditions from around the world. Everyone is welcome!
In this club students will gather to work on our own art projects and share tips and techniques. We will work in many mediums, including sewing, needle felting, ball jointed dolls, and multi-media projects.
We will also work on communal and club projects together.
Bard Bards is a Shakespeare performance club dedicated to making Shakespeare accessible to students of ALL backgrounds and experience levels. We aim to make Shakespeare's works relevant, interesting, and exciting to everyone from hardcore fans to folks who have never read or watched his plays before. To get in touch with us, email club heads Andres and Milla at [email protected] and [email protected]!
Bard Blacksmithing club provides Students with the opportunity to use the forge for metal smithing. Projects can range anywhere from sculpture to tool-making. The club maintains the forge by providing fuel, equipment, and materials. We hold weekly walk-in sessions on Sundays. No prior experience necessary.
Bard Fashion and Models Club as it stands is a fashion club where students learn and do fashion related activities. They will learn more about fashion and how to make their own fashion branding. At Bard F&M club students will learn how to design clothes, do modeling, experience Catwalk branding, and digital modeling for fashion industries. Interested students are encouraged to experience modeling and fashion branding with us. The Bard F&M will have regular activities and meetings with members and will conduct fashion shows and modeling during the semesters. There are more fun and constructive activities to explore. Bard F&M is a new club and looking for new members regardless of their semesters. Everyone is welcomed!
Founded in 2017 by Thai Singer and Jacob Stiel, the Bard Musical Theatre Company (BMTC) is a student-run amateur theatre company based at Bard College, upstate NY. BMTC hosts full musical theatre productions every semester for over 100 audience members every night. The collective also provides financial support to other student-run productions and theatre clubs at the college. Our mission is to promote student-run performing arts at Bard College and to provide opportunity and encouragement for all undergraduate students. We are committed to inclusivity in all we do.
bard college's club for all things funny, silly, and goofy. we write sketches. we do improv. we dabble in stand up from time to time. and we create the beloved and critically acclaimed bardvark satire newspaper.
come hangout sometime.
Bard STEP Team is dedicated to bringing entertainment to the Bard community with this from of dance style that combines stomping and clapping to create rhythm, beats, and music using just our bodies. We teach all those who are interested in Step and perform in cultural shows hosted by ASO and ISO. Also,the Bard Step Team is for anyone who wants to meet new excited and interesting people as well as show school spirit.
Hand-build, throw, everything clay! In the student a arts center in Red Hook (UBS), we will learn any and all clay-related skills Bard students are interested in, while building community and creating a comfortable space for relaxation. Tea is encouraged, make your own mug!
Filmmaking at Bard will bring together writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, editors, and anyone else who enjoys making movies. Each week we will work on creating short films that we collectively want to produce.
The goal of life drawing is to quickly capture a model’s pose, anatomy, and relationship to space. At the same time, it’s about experimenting with mediums and materials to best express the mood and feeling of what you’re seeing in front of you. Life drawing is a challenging but satisfying way to learn and improve your skills. It is also a varied practice, a session can start with 1-minute poses and end with a 30-minute pose. This versatility helps develop different skill sets. Studio Arts majors and people with no previous experience are welcome!
Needlecraft Club is a resource for all students, regardless of ability level, to come together and knit/crochet/embroider/etc. in a relaxed and open environment. Anyone can drop by to work on an existing project, start a new one, and receive help from other members.
The Old Gym is Bard College's only student-run performance venue on campus, supporting dozens of events in dance, theatre, music, and the visual arts throughout the year. With the capabilities of a small black box theater, The Old Gym is a malleable multi-purpose space that is available to all students through an application process at the beginning of each semester.
The Old Gym Committee works to provide a clean, functional, safe space capable of supporting the limitless creative potential of the Bard community.
CEAP (Community Engagement Arts Project) utilizes the arts (fingerpainting, movement, music, and poetry–just to name a few) as well as other therapeutic modalities, such as Tai Chi, breathwork, and meditation, to spark healing and personal growth. Members attend on-campus workshops led by professional Expressive Arts practitioners to learn how they can use this beautiful form of playful mindfulness in their own lives, as well as bring it to the wider community.
One night a week we will be screening a film from around the world. Afterward, we will discuss and talk about the film. We love movie recommendations for anything you would want to watch!
The recent events in Afghanistan have shaken the world, leaving countless Afghans in a state of
uncertainty and insecurity. As the country's political and social landscape continues to change,
many Afghans have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety and stability. Among those
seeking refuge are 85 Afghan students who have been accepted by Bard College. These students
are now part of the Bard community, and they bring with them their cultures, religions, and
community values.
The community of Afghan students at Bard is one of the bold communities inside the college.
Despite the difficult circumstances they have faced, these students are determined to build a
better future for themselves and their country. They are committed to working hard, pursuing
their dreams, and contributing to the world in meaningful ways. Their presence at Bard College
is a testament to their resilience and strength.
As a community of 85 Afghans who are in exile, we see it as our responsibility to create a
comprehensive image of our country inside Bard. We want to showcase an Afghanistan that is
beyond war and conflict, a country with a rich cultural heritage, and a potential for peace and
prosperity. The Afghanistan at Bard initiative is designed for this purpose, and we will work on
the following objectives:
The main purpose of Amnesty International is to protect Human Rights and the club Amnesty International @ Bard will provide the grounds to talk about Human Rights issues in the United States and other countries. Amnesty @ Bard would not only talk about Human Rights violations but also encourage the youth and the faculty on campus to take action by writing letters to the authorities demanding justice, signing petitions, organizing panels, and other events that enable the conversation about Human Rights among the student body. All majors are very welcome to join us! The meetings will be fun and educational, friendly and welcoming. Follow us on Instagram: amnesty_at_bard! Feel free to email me with any questions!
If you like good food and cute animals, BARC is right for you! Vegans, vegetarians, meat-eaters and everyone in between can join in on free food tastings, movie screenings, and more! Come join fellow animal (and food) enthusiasts today :)
Model United Nations is a politics and history club inspired by real-life UN proceedings. Club members take on the role of a diplomat, leader, or other historical figure in sessions that simulate intergovernmental and intra-governmental assemblies. In the process, they gain a deeper understanding of international politics and world issues; improved skills in public speaking, debate, rhetoric, and interpersonal communication; and a sense of comradery with other members. Club simulations and training sessions are held weekly. Throughout the year, the club will participate in several conferences at other colleges; members are encouraged to attend at least one per semester.
The Bard Disabled Student Union (BDSU) is a social justice club dedicated to helping build community among disabled students and improve accessibility across the Bard College campus. This club is for any student on campus looking to explore their identity as a disabled person. We are inclusive of physical and mental disabilities, diagnosed or not. We hope that by building community and access, all students at Bard can learn and feel comfortable at the school.
We also intend to work with the school to improve accessibility for disabled students and provide the same quality of education for all.
We are the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, an organization that works in solidarity with the Palestinian people to oppose the Israeli occupation through boycotts, divestment, sanctions, and various forms of civil disobedience and nonviolent protest. On campus, we work towards furthering education on Palestinian justice issues and standing in solidarity with others affected by colonization and occupation.
This club is dedicated to the planning of the Black Body Experience Conference that takes place every Spring Semester. We provide a platform to Black marginalized genders in their prospective fields to speak on a decided topic each year. We invite local community members, college students, and members of the Bard consortium into safe and contained discussions that may involve race, identity, gender, sexuality, and the socioeconomics of difference.
CodeRed aims to address the need for free and available period products for all. We provide tampons and pads in the bathrooms of most of campus and are working towards providing more environmentally sustainable products for free as well
Election@Bard is a nonpartisan voting initiative sponsored by the Andrew Goodman Foundation and The Center for Civic Engagement. The group works on all things relating to voting at Bard-- including voter registration, education and engagement.
OR Bard is a place for progressive political organizing at Bard College. We are a chapter of the national group, Our Revolution, which was founded by Bernie Sanders after his 2016 presidential campaign. As a part of this national movement, we are dedicated to electing progressives at the state and local level.
Planned Parenthood Generation Action at Bard is a vibrant and active student organization dedicated to advancing reproductive rights, sexual health education, and healthcare access for all. We are associated with Planned Parenthood Greater New York and work to connect their resources to students on campus. Through advocacy, education, community engagement, and a commitment to inclusivity, they are making a meaningful impact on campus and beyond, working towards a world where reproductive justice is a reality for everyone.
SAFE @ Bard is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering a resilient and inclusive community for people vulnerable or impacted by gender-based violence and discrimination. Our goal is to support, educate, and uplift people through dynamic educational initiatives, amplifying student voices, establishing a comprehensive resource hub, and bridging connections between campus resources such as Title IX and DOSA.
Our mission is to empower people by providing a secure and nurturing environment, free from any obligations or limitations. Recovering and/or getting justice can often feel like walking a line of formalities. Our objective is to create a space for before, during, beyond, and despite these formalities to ensure emotional safety in the recovery process. We prioritize prevention and accountability, advocating for justice and equality, specifically through Title IX accountability.
The Student Labor Dialogue (SLD), founded in 2005, is Bard's only club devoted to issues of workers' rights and labor justice both on and off campus. We bring awareness and hopefully solutions to issues of labor justice and mistreatment while fostering an open dialogue between students and workers on campus.
The Scale Project examines the role and impact that socioeconomic status and class has on on Bard's campus, policies, and programs and creates sustainable solutions to make each more equitable. We will collect institutional data, meet with faculty and staff to propose new initiatives/solutions, relay all crucial information/resources to our peers via our Instagram and email, and continuously brainstorm ways to mediate classism on campus--via our Book Program, Being Not-Rich Google Doc, our Internship Equity Award, and the many other projects we work on simultaneously. This club will continue to collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to work toward equity in community.
The Warr;ors is a student-led organization whose mission is to foster an environment that gives students a platform to advocate for and raise awareness about mental health on campus. By hosting engaging events and open discussions, sharing resources and developing a visual presence on campus, the Warr;ors are able to cultivate a community where students are unashamed and supported when it comes to getting the help they need. Working to end the taboo stigma surrounding mental health and reinforcing the idea that no one is ever alone.
The Catholic Student Association (CaSA) is a Christian organization which caters to the needs of Catholic & Christian students at Bard College. In addition to organizing transportation to and from Church on a weekly basis and having weekly prayer and rosary (a Catholic form of meditation) meetings, CaSA organizes celebrations for Christian holidays for all members of the campus to partake in, regardless of religious affiliation. CaSA provides a nuturing and inclusive space for all members of the Catholic faith and other Christian faiths to grow closer to God on campus.
The Jewish Student Organization is a cultural and spiritual group that offers a place for students to practice and learn about Jewish tradition. The JSO provides a comfortable and engaging environment for the entire college. JSO holds Shabbat services and dinner every Friday night in the Center for Spiritual Life, as well as events for every major Jewish holiday. All are welcome!
• The mission of the Muslim Student Organization is to provide for the religious needs of Muslims in and around Bard College. Likewise, we aim to introduce and educate the broader community about Al-Islam. Consequently, anyone interested or harboring relevant curiosities are warmly welcome to join. The MSO encourages interaction between different religious groups in hopes of developing understanding and minimizing misconceptions.
• The MSO holds various informational programs throughout the course of the year including Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer, weekly discussions, film screenings, monthly dinners and speakers. All of these events are open to any and everyone who is interested; irrelative of religion, race or any background. Essentially, the MSO seeks to open the lines of communication between all individuals.
We're your friendly neighborhood bike coop, that has been around for years, helping members of the community fix bicycles and teach them how to care for the bicycles. This club has open hours for people to cycle through at their convenience to help with bike problems or fix up a bike from the Co-op. The Bike Co-op promotes bike safety and teaches people good biking methods and interesting places to bike in the area.
Within the Bard Student Government, the Central Assembly is made up of: the Speaker of the Student Body, the chairs of the Student Life, Fiscal, Education Policies, Socially Responsible Investment & Multicultural Diversity committees, the Peer Review & Student Judiciary Board chairs as well and the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Archivist. Each member of the Central Assembly works to serve the student body in each of their respective branches around student life, communications conduct, and fiscal spending. Each member of the Central Assembly holds weekly office hours and attends meetings to aid in assessing the campus climate, discussing curricular concerns within the College, and simply supporting the student body as holistically as possible.
Musicians' Wellness Club is dedicated to serving all the wellness needs of Bard music students. We will design wellness-oriented events and initiatives for promoting students' mental and physical health. This will include social events, food pop-ups, guest-speakers, injury-prevention seminars, self-care workshops, and a Snack-Pantry within the music building, among other things. This club is focused on creating community support, and helping Bard music students live their best, and healthiest, lives.
This club will be all about helping with cats around Bard's campus–Boots, the security cat, the dump cats, etc. Alice, Jess, and Rania have all been helping to feed Bard cats in collaboration with staff & faculty volunteers and a local rescue group: Cast Aside to Survive. There are many cats on Bard’s campus, and they need help and care! Workers at the Bard Dump buy food for the cats out of their pockets, and this is not fair to them and their budgets. We would use the club budget primarily to feed/spay/neuter/get shelters for cats. Club events may include bringing in speakers from Cast Aside to Survive and other shelters/rescues to talk about how to get involved with volunteering at shelters and fostering animals. The club would also have events for making cat shelters and toys, as well as crafts to be sold for fundraising.
A Student Run Coffeehouse located in Cruger Village. We aim to bring espresso, coffee, tea, and espresso based drinks to faculty and student body alike.
Bard Global Bridges is a student-led club committed to enhancing the Bard College experience by building bridges between the international and non-international community through various activities including food, the arts&crafts, sports, dance, trip and more. We recognize that international students offer unique perspectives and talents that enrich our community, just as domestic students offer a local context that can make international students' experience more engaging and comfortable. We aim to create meaningful connections and relationships within this diverse community.
Bard Mahjong is a social club for students to gather and enjoy the timeless game of Mahjong! We teach and play many popular variations, with a primary focus on riichi (japanese) mahjong. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, our club welcomes all skill levels. Join us for casual play, tournaments, collaborations with clubs in NYC and beyond, and a chance to make new friends! Hope to see you there
Chai Night is a weekly event, time and location TBD (likely either Wednesday or Thursday evenings around 8:00pm in the Sands common room/kitchen). We make big pots of chai (dairy and non-dairy versions) and Bard students gather and enjoy some delicious tea and good company! All are welcome, bringing your own mug is encouraged, and we are mask-friendly! Once a month, the event will also include an open mic!
Culture Connect is a TLS Project that brings together Bard Students with the local community around Bard. We provide tutoring in English and math to children at Mill Road Primary School in Red Hook who are non-native English speakers. These children come from the families of immigrants from all over the world who need assistance in helping their children with their schoolwork, especially with their reading and writing in English since they do not have personal experience.
We organize a variety of events monthly that are available to the student population. We are also a resource for members of the student body planning other activities.
The Community Project is a social club with the goal of rebuilding and supporting the POSSE Atlanta and Puerto Rico cohorts on campus. Both groups have derived from different demographics and have chosen to make their marks at Bard. Though the POSSE foundation provides spaces for students to connect and professionally develop their resumes, and have other opportunities, we hope to provide more spaces for these students to engage in programs that highlight their own identities and celebrate them culturally and socially. This club is not only exclusive to POSSE but is being created with the intention of connecting students within POSSE and OEI. More importantly, it creates spaces for community members outside of these scholarships to also find safe spaces where they can connect and build.
The Republic Chill at Bard College is a laid-back and relaxed community where students can come together to unwind and de-stress. Whether it's through playing video games, watching movies, or just hanging out and chatting, the club provides a space for students to take a break from the hustle and bustle of college life. The club is open to all students and encourages everyone to come and make new friends in a relaxed and casual environment. So if you're looking for a place to kick back, relax, and just chill, the Chill Club is the perfect spot for you.
The Ukrainian Solidarity Club at Bard College is based on three main pillars: social, cultural, and activist. It is a place for all Bard students to come together to learn about Ukrainian culture and participate in events surrounding Ukrainian language, traditional crafts, food, music, and more. In addition to social and cultural events, Bard's Ukrainian Solidarity Club is an organization working towards spreading awareness about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, holding charity events to help Ukrainians and developing projects aimed at post-war reconstruction. It is a space for Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian students alike, aiming to cultivate cultural engagement and community.
Anakin-on-Hudson is a casual Star Wars watch party club. This semester we are watching Ahsoka! Come play Sabacc, have your cosplay projects supported, and join a community of people with the same passion for a galaxy far far away in the discord below.
https://discord.gg/Y92q4HamAH
The Bard Wellness Club, in affiliation with Peer Health, will serve to provide Bard students with wellness-oriented events for bettering mental and physical health. These events will promote healthy living with everything from lectures by experts in nutrition, meditation, and psychology, to outdoor events, smoothies, s'mores,and self-care workshops. We also will be having therapy dogs (so keep a lookout for our emails). We are a group focused on growing as individuals but with community support. :)
This club provides support for students coming from non-median Bard student backgrounds who don’t have a robust/sufficient external support system. We are
primarily focusing on how to make life skills more accessible, trying to think about what skills are transferable in life, as well as creating a space for people to do practical DIY projects.
Mahjong is a board game of strategy and luck. This club aims to gather bard students who like to play mahjong or are interested in mahjong, to communicate and play together.
Consonants is a private space in a public institution. We bring a platform directly to the students by the students. We are a cafe, library, and study space for students. We are not open yet, but if you are interested in using the space to display or sell your art, or to advertise your business, please email [email protected].
Cosplay club is a place where cosplayers, prop makers, costume makers, wig stylists, photographers, editors, and digital content creators alike can come together for a communal workspace!
This club is all about cooking and community with the aim of bringing some of our home to Bard! This club has weekly meetings on the weekend where we prepare meals and deserts to later eat together. The beauty of sharing a bit of your self and your culture is what makes the Culinary Community club so special!
Our book club aims to foster a space where students can find their love for reading outside of an academic space again. We also want to give people the chance to discover books they wouldn’t otherwise read themselves. By reading and highlighting these works by authors from all kinds of diverse backgrounds, whether that mean ethnic, cultural, gender identity and sexual orientation, etc. The club hopes to foster cultural understanding, spark meaningful conversations, and provide a safe space for all members to share their thoughts and ideas.
Are you passionate about sparking creativity, fostering innovation, and sharing groundbreaking ideas? Look no further than Ideas Club, your go-to destination for all things inventive and imaginative! Ideas Club is not just a student-run organization; it's a vibrant community of thinkers, dreamers, and visionaries coming together to cultivate and celebrate originality.
At Ideas Club, our mission is simple yet powerful: to promote, nurture, and share original ideas across all disciplines and backgrounds. We believe that innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate and when creative sparks are ignited in a supportive environment.
Join us to explore the limitless horizons of your imagination! Here's what you can expect when you become a part of Ideas Club:
Guest Speakers: Gain insights from accomplished innovators, entrepreneurs, and experts who will share their journeys and secrets to success.
Innovation Challenges: Participate in exciting challenges that encourage you to think outside the box and develop solutions to real-world problems.
Creative Workshops: Hone your creative skills through workshops on design thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, brainstorming sessions, and idea-sharing circles that will inspire and challenge your thinking.
Collaborative Projects: Collaborate with like-minded peers on projects that turn your ideas into tangible innovations.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse network of fellow students, faculty, and professionals who share your passion for innovation.
No idea is too big or too small at Ideas Club. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an artist, a scientist, or simply someone bursting with imaginative concepts, this is the place to turn your dreams into reality. Your ideas are the driving force behind our community's growth.
Join us at Ideas Club and be part of a dynamic group where your creativity can thrive, where you can learn from others, and where together, we can shape a brighter future.
*Ideas Club is an innovative idea in itself! It came into being as a way to take the ideas and inspirations shared in the first TEDx Bard College conference (happening 9/30/23) and share them with a student centered audience here at Bard. To that end, Ideas Club is a sponsor of TEDx Bard College and will strive to work in tandem with the philosophy of TED, ie, “ideas worth spreading.”
K-DIARY is an all-inclusive club that brings together both new and old K-Pop fans into a safe space where K-Pop music and culture can be celebrated and enjoyed!
Not Just Dungeons and Dragons is Bard's hub for all manner of role playing games. Through ongoing drop-in campaigns, special events and a sizable lending library of sourcebooks, the club aims to foster a sense of community among Bard's players of RPGs, and to provide opportunities and resources which would otherwise be unavailable.
Phoenix Handmade Collections (Small Business project that include handmade and artistic things for selling and support Women and Children.)
Our vision is to help women and children with basic health and education expenses. At Phoenix Handmade Collections, we believe access to healthcare and education is a fundamental human right.
We not only are raising funds for women and the next generation, but we are also providing Bard Annandale students with the skills to become future leaders in art and business.
We will be facilitating team building exercises, mentoring in marketing (including: product promotion, digital media communications, and product assembly), and networking.
Phoenix is stand with love of Bard’s volunteers who interest to art which can be the symbol of peace, hope, wisdom for support and helping women and children. Volunteers make those earrings and candles with their precious time which all handmade.
For us, Phoenix is not only a project; it is peace of art that is salves for our pains and it is like therapy. Volunteers who work with us has their own life stories with pains and they come to make earring and candles which is part of art therapy for mind peace and it is content hope for new generation. We hope the new generation don’t face those challenges in their life. This project run by women and it is all about hope women and children.
Are you a photography student or taking a photography class? Say no more! This program is an extension of the Photography Mentorship Program within the Bard Photo Department.We seek to connect students through the means of workshops and artist talks.
All are welcome whether you wish to be a doctor, midwife, physician assistant, therapist, EMT, or anything else!
This student group is a space where once a month the like-minded, pre-health students will study together and have discussions about medical related. We would invite speakers in such as, doctors from different specialties, EMTs and paramedics, admissions staff, and current medical students. In the future we hope to expand and do medical related community-service work, such as volunteering at local hospitals and hosting CPR training classes. We also hope to offer MCAT study materials, as well as host study sessions.
Overall the club would assist individuals in organizing their path to a pre-health career.
In the Restaurant Reviewing club, we give food lovers the chance to taste and appreciate the many restaurants the Hudson Valley has to offer. Every other week we visit a restaurant and students are encouraged to post reviews on our Instagram page. On the weeks we don't dine out, we come together to have a potluck and share recipes. Our goal is to bring people together with delicious food and recommend food spots to the Bard community.
The Senior Class Council is a group of final year students responsible for organizing events to promote school spirit in anticipation of graduation. In addition, we also run fundraisers in order to raise money for the Senior Class Gift that will enhance the environment of Bard College for returning and future students as the legacy of the Class of 2023.
The Bard Magickal Society provides a safe and supportive community for Bard’s practicing witches and pagans of all experience levels, as well as a welcoming place for students who are just curious about the various paths of spiritual growth. We will be hosting a variety of events such as celebrations of the Sabbats and other holidays, learning opportunities, and readings using tarot, pendulums, and runes.
As the name suggests, this is a book club that focuses on works written solely by women! We want to shed light on how often female authors are ridiculed by sharing our love for their works here, because they deserve to be enjoyed!
All works should be appreciated—no matter the genre. Whether it be YA romance, literary fiction, or anything in between, it is wrong to downplay the works of women just because some of them are not deemed "serious" enough. Enjoyment should never regard something as trivial. There is always potential to learn from books, no matter the text; reading is always, and will always be what you make of it.