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Adelante!

Adelante! is dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of U.S. Latina/o, Chicana/o and Latin American culture, politics and society at Macalester. The group addresses local and global issues concerning Latina/os and encourages participation by all individuals both on campus and in the surrounding Twin Cities community.

Afrika!

Afrika! is a student organization committed to nourishing cultural, intellectual, political and economic awareness of the African continent by the Macalester community. Afrika! achieves its objectives through hosting various cultural functions, giving presentations and inviting African Scholars and performers to Macalester.

Anime Society at Macalester

For those who love Japanese Animation, come and enjoy weekly Anime showings with your fellow fans of this increasingly popular art form.

A Novel Idea

A Novel Idea aims to encourage and foster the love of reading for fun in college students at Macalester. Books are selected on a monthly basis and are discussed and analyzed at weekly meetings.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans (APIDA)

APIDA provides a safe space for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American identifying students to discuss the political, social, and structural understandings of our common histories.

Bad Comedy

Sketch Comedy on the Bleeding Edge - Bad Comedy provides delicate morsels of carefully prepared sketch-comedy goodness to the Macalester community.

Badminton Club

The Macalester Badminton Club aims to teach badminton to all who are interested in learning and practicing the sport.

Banking Society at Macalester
The Macalester Banking Society (MBS) exists to prepare and give experience to Macalester College students for careers in investment banking, private equity, and related financial services. The Society provides structured education in Advanced technical curriculum, financial modeling and valuation, recruiting preparation, real mock interviews with industry professionals, and professional networking training to students who would otherwise encounter these disciplines too late in their academic careers to compete for competitive internship and full-time opportunities, and students preparing for upcoming roles.

Biotech at Mac
Biotech at Macalester is a student-run chapter of Nucleate Dojo that seeks to expand undergraduate access to the biotechnology industry through structured seminars, curated mentorship, and community-building events. Our mission is to build the next generation of inclusive biotech leadership by educating students about scientific innovation, entrepreneurship, lowering the barrier of entry to biotech, and venture capital.

BIPOCA (BIPOC Athletes)

BIPOCA is a group that connects through shared passion for athletics and shared identities to nurture a space for everyone to celebrate, connect, and create a sense of belonging in Macalester––both within the athletic community and the general Macalester population.

Black Liberation Affairs Committee (BLAC)

BLAC seeks to foster a greater understanding of the issues and ideas that touch members of the African Diaspora through cultural, political and social programs.

Caribbean at Macalester

Caribbean at Mac celebrates and promotes Caribbean culture, foster a sense of community among Caribbean students, and raise awareness about the diverse cultures found within the Caribbean region. As an organization, we are dedicated to creating a supportive space where students can freely share their experiences, traditions, and perspectives.

Central Americans for Empowerment

Central Americans for Empowerment empowers CentAm students through political and cultural education and advocacy.

Chanter Literary and Arts Magazine

Chanter is a literary magazine published each spring by students, featuring art and writing from students. We welcome participants from across the college.

Chess Club

Macalester Chess Club is a space where Macalester students can play chess recreationally or competitively. We educate students new to the game and provide more advanced players with the opportunity to study and compete.

Chinese Culture Club

The Chinese Culture Club is an all-inclusive organization that promotes modern Chinese culture and dialogue about current Chinese societal issues both within and outside of the Macalester community.

Climbing Club

The Climbing Club provides students with a physically challenging recreational activity without the stress of competition. Climbing Club also introduces students to the sport of climbing and teaches skills and methods.

Consulting Club (Macalester Consulting Group) at Macalester
The Macalester Consulting Group (MCG) is a student organization that prepares students for jobs (and job interviews) in consulting, particularly for firms such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bain, Analysis Group, Mercer, Accenture, etc. Members will interact and network with consultants from the aforementioned companies, participate in case practices for job interviews, and engage in actual consulting projects.

Creative Writing at Macalester
Our purpose is to create a space for Macalester students interested in writing whether their interests are professional or recreational. We intend to act as a welcoming community for writers at Macalester and to support their goals as community of writers. As part of our impact we will endeavor to help interested writers at Macalester find a network with professionals both at Macalester and beyond.

Dance Club
Dance Club seeks to provide supplemental dance opportunities to all Macalester students. This involves dance technique and training, exposure to dance research and academics, and access to the greater Twin Cities dance community.

DJ Society

Esports Organization at Macalester
We are a student organization dedicated to building a community around competitive / Esports games at Macalester!

Filipino Association at Mac (FAM)

Filipino Association at (FAM) seeks to increase knowledge about Filipino culture and have conversations about Filipino identity and issues.

First-Generation, Low-Income Student Union (FSU)
FSU’s mission is to create a sense of community among students that identify as first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI), provide resources to help members navigate life at Macalester, and build the cultural capital of FGLI students to aid in the navigation of our broader society. FSU achieves its mission by serving as a collective voice for the FGLI community and advocating for members, holding spaces for conversation and relief, and organizing workshops related to financial literacy. Together, we will work toward erasing the shame associated with identities we cannot control.

Fresh Concepts Improv

Fresh Concepts is a comedy group dedicated to educating and entertaining through the medium of improvisation.

Friends of Medecins Sans Frontieres

Friends of Medecins Sans Frontieres is an official student support organization registered under Doctors Without Borders. Our primary goals are to raise awareness and become a hub for knowledge on MSF work through guest speakers and fundraisers around the larger twin cities.

Game Devs at Mac

Games Devs at Mac supports aspiring game developers as they network, learn, and build games with one another.

Gaming Society at Macalester

MGS is devoted to accommodating game-playing on campus, helping gamers find each other, and educating others about gamer culture.

GeoClub

The GeoClub is an outlet for people who want to explore, share, and expand their earth science knowledge as well as spend some time outdoors.

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code aims to support college-aged women and nonbinary identifying students in tech by fostering a sense of belonging and community. We connect women and nonbinary students interested in tech, facilitate leadership opportunities, and provide exclusive networking chances with industry professionals.

Green Athletics at Mac

Green@Mac

Green@Mac (formally MacCARES/MULCH) aims to promote all aspects of holistic sustainability and urban gardening. We help seed and harvest the college's MULCH garden (located near the Spanish Language House), grow plants in the OLRI Ruth Stricker Dayton greenhouse, and engage in community service and educational campus events. No experience in gardening or knowledge of sustainability is necessary!

Groove Group

The Groove Group fosters community among musicians at Macalester through jam sessions, performances, discussions, guest speakers, networking, and community service. We aim to be a home base for musicians to meet and form ensembles with one another, and we will offer numerous performance opportunities throughout the year.

Habitat For Humanity

Macalester Habitat for Humanity works with other Twin Cities colleges and high schools to sponsor and build a house every year. HFH also organizes fundraisers, educational opportunities and service trips during Fall and Spring Breaks.

Health Professions Student Coalition (HPSC)

HPSC is devoted to creating a community for pre-health students and providing resources and guidance for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.

Hegemonocle

The Hegemonocle is Macalester's first humor magazine which publishes a new edition of the magazine quarterly.

High Power Rocketry Club
High Power Rocketry at Macalester provides students with the opportunity to design, build and fly rockets—a complete engineering project that requires a diverse range of skillsets. We learn by doing, getting real-world experience with electronics, machining, 3D printing, CAD modeling, fabrication, and more. As a part of the annual Midwest High Power Rocketry Competition, we write reports and present our work in competition against other schools across the country (and world!). We also do 1-2 workshops each semester with local elementary students to share this excitement for science. No prior experience in rocketry or any related field is required, just the curiosity and excitement to learn! Come stop by, we’d love to have you 🙂

History Club

History Club is dedicated to bringing students who love history together in a fun, pressure free environment. They seek to discuss various elements of history that interest members, learning about topics that they may not have sought out on our own while creating a more cohesive student body in the department.

HoYo at Mac

HoYo at Mac provides students with a place to socialize and discuss video games made by Chinese developer HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo).

Ice Skating Club

Ice skating club provides another avenue for students to engage in a collaborative, active environment, providing a space for all interested individuals regardless of ability or previous experience.

Immersive Book Club
The purpose of our immersive book club is to engage with selected novels in a variety of ways including acting out existing or original scenes, participating in themed activities, collaborative writing, and more. Though not an immediate goal, another potential aim would be to encourage enthusiasm for reading among children through future partnerships with local elementary schools or public libraries involving themed activities based on popular middle grade and children’s books. In such a case, we would additionally provide brief pedagogy information sessions for members before engaging with local youth communities.

Japanese Culture Club

The Japanese Culture Club works to promote a rich understanding of the history, culture, and language of Japan with students at Macalester College, while providing the community with an opportunity to appreciate Japanese culture.

Korean Culture Organization at Macalester

The Korean Culture Organization encourages broad participation from all members of the Macalester community who wish to learn about and celebrate aspects of Korean culture.

Latinx Student Union (LSU)

The purpose of our organization is to represent, integrate, and celebrate all people of the Latinx diaspora at Macalester and its surrounding areas. This collective raises awareness about Latinx Culture and its roots from Latin America, politics, and identity through dialogue and engagement with the community. The Latinx Student Union believes in liberating and empowering the Latinx community through radical love, social justice, and decolonization.

Limerence Studio of Fashion
The purpose of the club is to help each other pursue beauty through fashion and make-up in an inclusive, creative space. Members can learn fashion skills in choosing/styling cosmetics and clothing that fits, building confidence and self-awareness in the process. Limerence Studio will hold student-led workshops/teach-ins about makeup and styling, amounting to a 10-hour course that enhances members’ technique and aesthetic sensibilities. Limerence Studio will deliver a final team project each semester, which will vary in form depending on the interests of the club: a fashion magazine, art portfolio, cooperating with the theatre and dance department for their final show, and so on.

Macalester Association for Sub-Continental Ethnic and Cultural Awareness (MASECA)

MASECA aims to educate the greater Macalester community about the political, social, and/or economical issues facing the Asian Sub-Continent.

Macalester Birding Club

The Macalester Birding Club will give the Macalester community a way to learn about birds and appreciate them in natural settings. These settings (parks, preserves, green spaces) will become newly accessible and known to people through participation in the Mac Birding Club outings. Macalester Campus itself will also be a place for birding, giving people more appreciation for nature found right in the city. Through walks led by leaders, with the aid of equipment like binoculars and spotting scopes, people will get the chance to experience the diversity of birds in our area. Those who wish to learn more about identification and other pursuits like bird photography will have the opportunity to learn informally from club leaders who have experience in these areas.

Macalester Christian Fellowship (MCF)

MCF is a group of Christians who seek to glorify God. Their purpose is to help Christians grow in their faith and to be witnesses of God's love.

Macalester College Student Government (MCSG)

MCSG is the student governing body at Macalester. The main goal of MCSG is to provide a voice for all students across campus.

Macalester Democrats

The Macalester Democrats organize rallies, forums, debates and work on political campaigns for the local DFL and National Democratic Party.

Macalester First Aid (MFA)

MFA promotes a safe and healthy community at Macalester by providing education, service, and outreach centered around emergency medicine to its students, faculty and staff. MFA holds regular CPR/AED classes throughout the semester and offers one EMT course each year during J-Term.

Macalester Investment Group (MIG)

MIG manages the Tartan Fund, originated by donations from Economics Department alumni. MIG provides a real-world group setting for students to learn about investing in companies and helps manage the group's own $30,000 portfolio.

Macalester Jewish Organization (MJO)

MJO is an interdenominational group that plans events surrounding the Jewish holidays as well as cultural, volunteer, and entertainment activities.

Macalester QuestBridge Scholars Network (QSN)
The Macalester QuestBridge Scholars Network (QSN) community aims to support members through multiple levels of engagement in college, including self engagement in holistic growth, community engagement with the National QSN, and broader civic engagement through public service. We are dedicated to strengthening our on-campus presence and supporting other QuestBridge Scholars, first-generation, low-income, and BIPOC students as they navigate their college experiences.

Macalester Street Journal (MSJ)
The purpose of the Macalester Street Journal (MSJ) is to provide an open-access publishing opportunity to the Macalester community on the subjects of politics and economics. The MSJ's goal is to publish in the pursuit of economic and political understanding through the cultivation of learned undergraduate research and opinion.

Macalester the Gathering

Macalester the Gathering (MacTG) provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for students to learn, play, and compete in the game of Magic: the Gathering by offering weekly casual play sessions, supporting and facilitating members' participation in competitive Magic, and organizing trips to Magic events throughout the broader Twin Cities area.

Macalester Young Artists for Revolutionary Needlework (MacYARN)

The primary focus for MacYARN is to gather fiber enthusiasts to share their common interests. The group also teaches knitting and crocheting to those who wish to learn and work collectively to create items for charity projects.

MacBike

MacBike works to promote bicycling at Macalester and throughout the Twin Cities. We hold weekly open shops and rides throughout the semester to make biking fun and accessible to everyone.

Mac of All Trades

MoAT aims to foster community outside of the Mac bubble by performing free concerts for the larger Twin Cities community.

Mac Pics
The goal of MacPics, Macalester's photography club, is to support students on campus in their interest in photography. As a group, we foster development of the art and hobby of photography on campus by providing a time and space in which students can share and discuss their work with others in both an informal and gallery show situation. The organization will also provide management of the darkroom on the fourth floor of Humanities.

MacSHARE

The purpose of MacShare is to create and sustain changes in the Macalester community, increase awareness surrounding food issues in our community and surrounding communities, as well as establish and cultivate a relationship between local food systems and Macalester students, faculty, and staff. MacShare hosts weekly sales, providing fresh local produce to Macalester community members at cost.

MacSlams

MacSlams gives students a venue to learn about and participate in slam poetry. Students participate in monthly slams and workshops to improve their writing and performing skills.

Mac Swing Dance

Mac Swing intends to teach members to dance west coast swing through weekly lessons and practice dances.

Mac Weekly

Mac Weekly has been Macalester's independent student newspaper since 1914. It serves as the campus' premier source of information and a forum for debate. It is a valuable experience for those interested in writing, editing, layout, photography and web design.

Martial Arts Club at Macalester

MMAC is dedicated to teaching and learning martial arts. Instructors are students who have attained a high rank in the martial arts style and wish to share their interest and experience with the Macalester community.

Muslim Student Association at Macalester

MSA provides a space for Muslim students to come together and talk about religion and beliefs.

National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Chapter

NMDP engages students in increasing awareness of the need for young, committed, and diverse stem cell transplant registry members by hosting educational events, donor registry events, and fundraising events as a part of the NMDP social movement and global effort.

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

NSBE supports and promotes the academic and professional success of Black engineering students and professionals while fostering a community committed to the advancement of engineering and technology.

Outing Club

The Outing Club offers adventure in the great outdoors through inexpensive trips, reasonable gear rental and expedition-planning assistance.

Pacific Students Alliance
Our mission is to build a lasting and inclusive community for Pacific students — both Pacific Islanders and non-Islanders who call the Pacific Islands home — while sharing and celebrating our cultures with the broader Macalester community. Through our events and programs, we strive to highlight the rich diversity of Pacific Islander cultures and strengthen the representation of Pacific students in higher education.

Pep Band

Mac Pep Band provides a fun, creative outlet for Macalester student musicians. Mac Pep Band strives to provide a lively, encouraging, and engaging atmosphere for athletic spectators and participants by playing music during Macalester sporting events.

Pool Club

Our purpose as an organization is to provide anyone who is interested in pool a place to gather. A place where we can discuss what is happening in the current pool scene, technique development, and strategies to use when playing pool. Once we are able to gather in person, a place to play pool together!

Pre-Dental Society at Macalester
The purpose of Macalester Pre-Dental Society is to provide students with resources that help guide their studies and goals for future admission to dental school. We aim to host alumni panels and host speakers, provide free volunteer opportunities in dental clinics, work with dental schools and dental programs nearby, provide information about various dental careers, and provide academic guidance to students interested in pursuing a dental career.

Pre-Vet Organization

The Macalester Pre-Vet Org aims to create a space for Pre-Vet students where they can receive guidance and support on their journey in veterinary/animal sciences.

Pride Athletes At Macalester (PAAM)
PAAM’s mission is to create a safe space for Intramural, Club and Varsity LGBTQIA+ athletes. Our focuses include cultivating a space of inclusion in the athletic department, teaming with the administration to ensure a safe and equitable environment for all LGBTQIA+ athletes, and creating community across sports and the Macalester campus in general.

Pro-Choice @ Mac

Pro-Choice@Mac engages with politically active youth to expand and protect abortion access and promote abortion access resources.

Program Board

The Program Board is the programmatic arm of MCSG. PB is responsible for cultural, educational, and social programming on campus.

Proud Indigenous People for Education (PIPE)

PIPE strives to create dialogue and an awareness of issues affecting American Indian and other Indigenous peoples.

Quiz Bowl at Macalester

Quiz Bowl is an organization that gives students an opportunity to participate in trivia in both a friendly and competitive environment. Quiz Bowl travels several times a semester to compete in tournaments around Minnesota.

Running Club
Our organization’s purpose is to make running more accessible and fun for new and experienced runners alike. It will create a welcoming community where anyone interested can join and have a running group to be a part of. While there is a cross-country team at Macalester, there is no running club nor any intramural running team at Macalester. For runners who aren’t experienced, or don’t want to commit to running 6 days a week, there is no opportunity currently available at Macalester for prospective runners. The Mac Run Club seeks to fill that void. Through our meetings, the Mac Run Club hopes to provide Macalester students a welcoming and safe community to run with others. Exercising is an important part of personal wellness and a healthy lifestyle, and the organization’s goal is to make exercise an easy, fun, and enjoyable activity for students.

Sirens

The Sirens are Mac's only all-female, student-run a cappella group. The Sirens perform at various events on and off campus throughout the year, including an end-of-semester concert with the Macalester Traditions. Auditions for new members are held at the start of each semester.

SPACES Magazine

SPACES magazine is a BIPOC-lead magazine whose focus is to highlight the creativity and perspectives circulating within Macalester's BIPOC community. Students can participate in SPACES by being a magazine contributor or model, or working directly in the organization to help design and publish semesterly magazines and host exciting events throughout the year.

Sunrise Movement Macalester

Mac Sunrise takes inspiration from the national Sunrise Movement to take action against climate change. Our goal is to promote student advocacy around climate justice and equity. Students have and will continue to take action in favor of progressive climate policies like Minnesota's Green New Deal by organizing and executing mass calls to representatives, office visits, and peaceful protests.

Table Tennis Club

The purpose of the Macalester Table Tennis Club is to help the Macalester community have access to table tennis and enjoy the sport while improving their skills. This organization will help enhance accessibility to the game by adding more playing equipment, through organized playing times, and popularizing/mainstreaming the sport. This club will also facilitate in connecting people interested in table tennis and build community and relationships through playing this sport. For those who want to train more seriously, there will also be opportunities to learn fundamental skills of table tennis and improve their game.

Tabletop Role-Playing Games

This club provides Macalester students with both resources and a space to enjoy role-playing games, and to foster a community of people interested in all aspects of the hobby. This club is open to all levels of experience and welcomes anyone looking to play in or run their own campaigns.

TapTHAT

TapTHAT is a tap and clogging dance group. No experience necessary –– all levels are welcome. No tap/clogging shoes needed, but if you have them, bring them!

Traditions (Trads)

The Trads are Macalester's only all-male a cappella group. Their unconventional style of performance and arrangements makes them unique and provides entertainment for people in and around the Macalester community.

TV and Film at Mac (Tweakers)

We strive to foster engagement with film and TV media, encouraging further thought and interaction beyond mere watching. As long as there are movies and shows, TV and Film at Mac will screen them.

Ua Ke (Hmong Student Organization)

Ua Ke, means together in the Hmong community. Ua Ke's goals are to inform and raise awareness in the Macalester community about Hmong history, people and culture and to reach out to the local Hmong community in the twin cities.

Vietnamese Cultural Organization (VCO)

The purpose of the Vietnamese Cultural Organization (VCO) is to serve Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese students who are interested in Vietnamese culture, history and issues.

Voices in STEM - Macalester SACNAS Chapter

Voices in STEM fosters a vibrant community of support and empowerment for STEM students of color at Macalester College. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where personal and academic growth are paramount by offering workshops, study sessions, and mental health activities that enhance our members' academic and personal well-being to everyone, especially those who need the most support.

Voices of Mental Health

This organization increases awareness among Macalester Students about mental health issues, symptoms of mental illness, and available resources at Macalester and in the surrounding community by promoting advocacy and action by the Macalester student body.

WMCN 91.7 FM

This free-form community radio station offers a variety of programming from indie-rock to hip-hop, as well as live in-studio bands and call-in talk shows.

Women in Economics (WIE)

WIE creates an arena for discussion on issues and challenges facing women majoring in economics. WIE provides support and guidance for female Macalester economics majors.

X-ertion

X-ertion is a dance group that dances to various types of music from all/any Asian countries.

Young Democratic Socialists of America

Our purpose on campus is to be a center for leftist politics and engagement. We advocate against unfettered capitalism, and champion the power of the working-class. Our meetings are open to all who want to get politically involved in the wider Twin Cities area as well as on campus. At our general meetings we bring in speakers and teach students what their worker and tenant rights are, how to unionize a work place, and are working on other areas of education. We are connected with the Twin Cities DSA and occasionally go to the events as a group.