Academic Clubs
An opportunity to learn more about a field of interest and study, academic clubs are usually partnerships with the academic area and include an advisor who is a faculty member.
The American Sign Language Club seeks to educate the hearing community of HCC about the Deaf and Deaf Culture, provide greater awareness about Deaf issues on campus, promote American Sign Language as the language of the Deaf, and provide a place for the two communities to interact and socialize.
We host a number of events during the academic year such as Signing Pizza gatherings, Paint & Sign, Coffee Meetups, and Deaf Awareness Month activities.
Advisors:
Claire Sanders csanders@hcc.edu
Andrew Duncan aduncan@hcc.edu
awards
2023 club of the year award
2019 Club Advisor of the Year (Deborah Geoffrey)
The Holyoke Community College (HCC) Pre-Law Club empowers students with an interest in the law by offering a range of educational opportunities, mentorship, and hands-on experiences. We create a supportive, collaborative community where aspiring law professionals can connect with like-minded peers, fostering both personal and academic growth.Through networking events, resume and cover letter workshops, guest speakers, law school visits, and LSAT preparation, we provide valuable resources and guidance to help members navigate the path to law school. Our club also promotes awareness of critical legal issues, preparing students not only for the academic challenges ahead but for their future roles as advocates in the legal field.
Advisor: Alex Sanchez
Location: FR176
Phone: 413.552.2841
Email: asanchez@hcc.edu
The Emerging Business Leaders Club seeks to promote entrepreneurship and student leadership through the integration of public service and business for Holyoke Community College. EBLC seeks to help educate students of all backgrounds and degrees to the world of business, while connecting students to business leaders and employers in the local economy to build a long-lasting social network, and inspiring students to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions to not only create a business, but to give back to the college, its students, and the community.
For more information on the Emerging Business Leaders Club, visit the website below: https://sites.google.com/hcc.edu/ebl/home
Advisor: John Sieracki jsieracki@hcc.edu
awards
2025 Advisor of the Year
The Environmental Science Club seeks to improve Holyoke Community College relations within the student and faculty body through community service, and to bond more within the surrounding Environmental Science fields throughout the Pioneer Valley communities as an overall whole through work-related outings and fun adventurous trips.
Advisor
Heather Ruel
hruel@hcc.edu
awards
2016 Club of the Year
The Psychology Club's purpose is to help club members develop leadership and communication skills while expanding their knowledge and understanding of psychology topics and career opportunities. Club members will participate in topic discussion and analysis, organizing events, and doing community service.
Chaitali Brahmbhatt
cbrahmbhatt@hcc.edu
413.552.2731
Laura Bates
lbates@hcc.edu
The STEM Club's goal is to bring together HCC students with an interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The club aims to create an ideal environment for students to support and mentor each other. We aim to connect students and provide them with opportunities to exchange ideas and work together on a variety of STEM-related projects.
Advisors:
Leonardo Samalot lsamalot@hcc.edu
Lucien Dalton ldalton@hcc.edu
awards
2016 Club of the Year
The Veterinary Technician Club is an organization that promotes the standards of quality veterinary care for all animals, and supports the education of the vet tech students at HCC. The club strives to promote veterinary services and education to the greater HCC community, as well as provide social activities to the vet tech students and their families.
Advisor: Jennifer York
Location: MRB 243
Phone: 413.552.2459
Email: jyork@hcc.edu
