Fall 2024 Annandale Clubs
Thanks for your interest in joining a club!
Below you will find the list of approved and registered clubs for fall 2024.
MEMBER APPLICATIONS
Interested in becoming a member of any of our clubs? Please refer to the club list below. You can email the contact indicated for each club below to find out more information about membership.
Green Club Recognition
These clubs are meant to be smaller and more localized in nature. They typically are a social circle who share a common interest, hobby, or belief and are simply looking to hang out to engage and explore those interests, hobbies, and beliefs in a small group
setting. If ever desired, GREEN Student Clubs can apply to become GOLD Student Clubs.
Required:
■ 1 Group Leader / President [2.25 gpa for exec board member(s)]
■ Minimum of 3 Members total
■ All members must be currently enrolled students, in good standing
with NOVA.
■ Meeting Minutes, Attendance, and an Active Roster must be maintained
Allowances:
■ Space reservation within 9am-5pm office operating hours for meetings
■ Attending Student Life tabling events for membership recruitment
■ Individual tabling for membership recruitment
Gold Club Recognition
These clubs are larger in nature and are striving towards collectively shared goals beyond that of a social connection. This may include increasing education, awareness, service, and offerings around a specific set of interests, hobbies, or beliefs to benefit the
larger NOVA community in some way. GOLD Student Clubs are not required to be GREEN Student Clubs beforehand.
Required:
a. President, Treasurer, Secretary [2.25 gpa for exec board member(s)]
i. Titles are connected to campus [i.e. AL President, AN President, LO
President]
b. Minimum of 6 members total
i. All members must be currently enrolled students, in good standing with
NOVA.
c. Meeting Minutes, Attendance, and an Active Roster must be maintained
d. Faculty/Staff Advisor
e. Completed Club Constitution [a template will be provided]
f. Willingness to expand membership and access collegewide
Allowances:
a. Space reservation within 9am – 9pm campus operating hours
b. Attending Student Life tabling events for membership recruitment
c. Individual tabling for membership recruitment
d. Fundraising
e. Request money from SGA
f. Planning and hosting events
g. Attend associated offsite experiences as a NOVA delegation [conferences, institutes, etc.]
h. Capacity to expand & recruit membership college-wide
i. If club expands sub-groups across college, a Club Council must be
established [Presidents serve as Co-Chairs]
Student Organization
○ Have an overarching local, regional, national, or global governance beyond NOVA [PTK, NSLS]
○ Have specific membership requirements related to grade point average, recommendations, service, etc. [PTK, Honors Program]
○ Members are selected through an application / formalized election process, this includes the Student Government Association.
NOVA Annandale Registered Clubs Fall 2024
GREEN CLUBS
| Club Name | Purpose/About | Email/Contact |
| NVCC Volleyball | Join our college CO-ED volleyball club and be part of an inclusive, energetic team where everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, you’ll find a supportive environment to develop your skills, make new friends, and enjoy some competitive fun. Come spike, serve, and set your way to an awesome college experience! | Ha93234@email.vccs.edu |
| The Junto | The Junto Club is for the discussion or debate of philosophical, political, and/or controversial topics. A perfect place for intellectually driven individuals who’d like to listen to other’s opinions as well as share their own in a respectful setting. | jaj23254@email.vccs.edu |
| Elohim Bible Study Club | To share about the Bible with students and to make friends. | ev55696@email.vccs.edu |
| Dance Club | The dance club looks to introduce different dances from every culture! From K-pop, to Ballroom, we want any and all people to learn. We will learn choreographies and basic steps here. Even with two left feet, you can dance! All types of dancers are welcome, if you are willing to teach us a dance, please do! | Julio Gagnon |
| Remnant Christian Fellowship | Religion. | jja14468@email.vccs.edu |
| NOVA Reel Society | To give students an opportunity pursue their passion for film and safe space to create projects. | cbw40069@email.vccs.edu |
| Diversity Club | The sole purpose of this club is to encourage innovation and facilitate university students. And most importantly, we want people from every language and every country to be in this club so that we can make it easy for each other. And another part of our club is globalizing Afghan culture. | ya41359@email.vccs.edu |
| K-Pop Club | The K-pop club is dedicated to creating a community for people who enjoy the k-pop genre and Korean culture. Many activities we do in this club include, but not limited to, k-pop trivia games, mini-games, food nights, k-drama watch parties, game-show watching, learning new dances, karaoke night, organizing concert meetups/groups, learning upcoming Korean news in the industry, gaming, and many more. Anyone is welcome to join, whether just getting into the k-pop world, or a 1st generation fan! | nvcc.kpopclub@gmail.com |
| The NOVA Alpine Club | A club focused on outdoor recreation & physical activity. Essentially, an outdoors social club for NOVA students. Primary organized activities would include: – Hiking – Climbing – Trail running – Small scale social events for members to meet up outdoorsCore goals apart from serving as a social space include demystifying and instilling respect for nature, and encouraging the preservation of the outdoors. |
ynr206@email.vccs.edu |
| VSA (Vietnamese Student Association) | The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at NOVA aims to unite Vietnamese students and share the vibrant culture of Vietnam to foster a sense of community and cultural exchange on campus. | Sarah Dong |
| Pride Club | To create a safe space for Queer students to socialize and participate in fun events. | london.applehans@gmail.com |
| Future Lawyers Society Club | The Future Lawyers Club Society is a club at our community college that aims to create a supportive community for students who are passionate about the law or even thinking about pursuing it as a career. We start with fun activities like mock trials and legal workshops and plan to offer more as our membership grows. Our goal is to build confidence, improve critical thinking skills, and form lasting connections as we delve into the world of law together! | Meerab Khalid |
| Student Soccer Association | Our soccer club is open to players of all levels, aiming to bring students together through the love of soccer. We focus on organizing regular pickup games and fostering a fun, inclusive, and competitive environment where everyone can improve their skills, stay active, and enjoy the game. | Levent Yazici |
| Annandale American Sign Language Association (AASLA) | This club exists to facilitate communicate in American Sign Language between students of American Sign Language and signers of any fluency who are interested by laying out a specific place and time for conversations to be available to join. | jgf4455@email.vccs.edu |
| Computer Science Club | The club is intended to be for students to share and develop their passion for computer science. It is also meant to be an early opportunity for prospective industry workers to hone their skills and to gain field experience through group practice, projects, and competitions. Although it will cover traditional computer science areas including the theoretical and practical, it will dive deeper into contemporary topics such as machine learning or quantum computation. | eam85911@email.vccs.edu |
| Helping Hands | Our club will be focused on making hand made crafts and giving them to the homeless shelters or any facilities in need including donations. We will be apart of community service opportunities to give our helping hands and hold fundraisers to provide assistance to those in need. | nrc258@email.vccs.edu |
| NVCM (Northern Virginia Campus Ministry) | Those who have questions about Christianity and students doing campus outreach. | ganncaden6@gmail.com |
| Fitness Club | To promote fitness within the NOVA community. | cds86890@email.vccs.edu |
| Film Club | Our goal is to is to have a space where we can meet Weekley to watch a film together and discuss/share our thoughts | cc95307@email.vccs.edu |
| Vietnamese Student Association | Promote Vietnamese community on campus. | nvccvsa@gmail.com |
| Cyberforce NOVA | The is meant to enhance the hands on skills of students majoring in Cybersecurity and other IT students interested in Cybersecurity. The club aims to cover latest topics in cyber field. | mas98157@email.vccs.edu |
| The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Politics | To form a place to exchange ideas that affect our daily lives, and to become out spoken individuals and leaders of their communities. | dsk2663@email.vccs.edu |
| Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association | The purpose is to create a safe, inclusive community that celebrates unity and cultural pride for Ethiopian and Eritrean NVCC students. | beamlakdiriba44@gmail.com |
| Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church “EOTC” Annandale Campus Ministry. | Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church “EOTC” Annandale Campus Ministry. | mth73857@email.vccs.edu |
| Nighthawks Creative Writers Nest | We are a club dedicated to furthering writer’s skills and inspiration. Whether you like to write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic writing, and so many others, we want to support you. | jlgomez@nvcc.edu rgulshan@nvcc.edu |
| Between the Lines | We are a club dedicated to fostering a love for reading and writing. We will have opportunities to share your writing and recommend books that you loved and so many other things! | agl94434@email.vccs.edu |
GOLD CLUBS
| Club Name | Purpose/About | Email/Contact |
| The Turkish Student Assocation (TSA) | The Turkish Student Association (TSA) is a club that brings together students to explore and celebrate Turkish culture. We will hopefully organize events, share traditions, and create a welcoming space for everyone interested in learning about Turkey and euroasia in general. | tk55600@email.vccs.edu |
| NOVA Personal Finance and Investment Club | The Annandale Personal Finance and Investment Club at NOVA Annandale aims to empower students with practical financial knowledge and investment skills. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on-activities, the Personal Finance and Investment Club provides a collaborative space for learning about budgeting, saving, investing, and financial planning, guiding students in making informed decisions to build a strong foundation for their financial futures. | Connor Braun |
| ASEZ | Volunteer service on campus. | ev55696@email.vccs.edu |
| NOVA Muslim Student Association (MSA) | To bring muslim students together and to make a community. To grow spirtually and to uphold Ismalic morals on campus and outside of campus. | nvccmsa_an@dcmy.org |
| Women in STEM | Women in STEM at Annandale is a welcoming opportunity for female students pursuing studies (or interested) in these rigorous disciplines to celebrate their identity. As a minority in STEM industries, our strength is amplified when we unite and encourage each other through adversity. In this club, we will… ♥ offer peer support ♥ update members on opportunities/resources for career preparation ♥ organize exciting events and activities |
womeninst3m@gmail.com |
| NOVA Media Production Club | The Media Production Club invites you to come and join us in creating any and all types of Media! We create short films, compete in competitions, and host our own awards show and would enjoy having you along for the process. Anyone is welcome to join the club!!
Our Discord: https://discord.gg/NN5V2CF7Cb |
novampcclub@gmail.com |
| Korean Culture Association | The goal is to create a space where students can relax, watch shows related to Korea and have discussions about them. We also plan to dive into history and various forms art that Korea developed over the years. | rl2309@email.vccs.edu |
| National Cybersecurity Student Association NVCC Chapter | The National Cybersecurity Student Association is an organization which empowers cyber security students by offering networking opportunities, security competitions, student workshops, mentorship opportunities and conferences with professionals. The National Cybersecurity Student aims to prepare students for a career in cybersecurity through curated resources and by encouraging active participation in the field. | ehs2055@email.vccs.edu |
| Women in Engineering and Architecture Club | The Women in Engineering and Architecture club at NOVA will provide a supportive space for female students in these fields to connect, grow, and assist each other. Our goal is to offer peer support, share resources on scholarships, internships, and mentorships, and help with transfer applications to four-year universities. By fostering a strong network, we aim to prepare members for successful academic and career pursuits while building a community that shares common interests and goals | gk94423@email.vccs.edu |
| PSI Beta | This is an honors society dedicated to the professional development of psychology students in two-year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service. | klivesey@nvcc.edu |
| Geology Club | The NOVA Geology Club is looking for new members, we watch films and discuss topics related to Geological events. | jkb35097@email.vccs.edu nvccgeoclub@gmail.com |
| Table Tennis Club | Bringing students together around the ping pong table to meet new people and enjoy the game of table tennis! | his84088@email.vccs.edu |
| NOVA Business Students Club | The purpose of the NOVA Business Students Club is to foster a supportive environment for business students at Northern Virginia Community College. Our primary focus is on organizing networking events that connect students with alumni and peers, aiming to expand these opportunities beyond the campus through collaborations with external organizations. | annandalebusinessclub@gmail.com |
| Virginia Tech Engineering Transfer Club | The Virginia Tech Engineering Transfer Club supports students who have intent to transfer to Virginia Tech in an engineering discipline by providing intrusive advising and field trips to Virginia Tech. | tdworsle@nvcc.edu |
| Asian Student Association | “We the Students of the Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), hereby create or renew Asian Student Association (ASA). In order to maintain active status, the organization agrees to conduct our organization in a manner which adheres to and upholds the rules and regulations, including financial procedures, of Northern Virginia Community College – Annandale Campus, which pertains to all student clubs and organizations. We acknowledge that failure to do so may result in warnings or Loss of Recognition as outlined in the Student Origination Handbook. The purpose of the Asian Student Association is to be a club to represent Asian students at NOVA. Our missions are to share values and are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where Asian communities can come together in a safe place.” |
ttn22563@email.vccs.edu |
| Nova Math Club | To have students engage in interesting mathematical topics and projects. | Burak Sandikci |
| Society of Physics Students | SPS is a society dedicated towards helping physics students (including engineers studying physics) to apply the knowledge they learn at our regular meetings. | lma2238@email.vccs.edu |
| Climbing Club | Bringing students together to get excited about climbing, coordinate trips to the local gym, and get outside. | Benjamin Yam |
| The Music Club | “Our club is an organization of students with a passion for music and playing musical instruments. We meet weekly and create music together along with an environment where we get to bond with fellow musicians. This includes practicing music, social events, and performing for fellow NOVA Students.” |
music.club225@gmail.com |
| Hispanic Student Union | Our purpose is to celebrate and preserve hispanic culture, traditions, language, and history. To embrace our culture and traditions. We work hard, we play hard, we are HSU! | Kate Soria |
| Astronomy Club | The purpose of the club is to discuss and share our knowledge of astronomy, learn about astrophysics, explore the latest developments in our galaxy, and stay informed about discoveries and technologies in space. | anastronomyclub@gmail.com |
| NOVA Engineering Society | An engineering club that focuses on giving experience through projects, helpful information on transfer and internships, and a community builder for engineering majors at the college. | novaengineeringsociety@gmail.com |
| Clay Club | NOVA Annandale’s Pottery Club! Supporting students who wish to learn more about pottery, attend trainings, recieve supprot for their projects, and more. | snp46398@email.vcccs.edu |
| Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Beta Rho Chapter | “Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society exists to provide recognition for academic excellence and opportunities for all college students to grow as scholars and leaders as early as possible during their pursuit of a college degree or credential. As such we celebrate the Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa as being those of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship.” | annandaleptk@gmail.com |
| Philosophy Club | A club to share your thoughts, have fun, and make friends discussing and exploring diverse topics in philosophy | nvccphilosophyclub@gmail.com |
| The National Society of Collegiate Scholars at NOVA | A. To recognize and celebrate high achievement among first and second year students in all academic disciplines. B. To encourage and promote high standards throughout the collegiate experience. C. To provide opportunities for personal growth and leadership development for members. D. To provide scholarships, such as the Merit Award, Scholar Abroad, Scholar at Sea, and Graduate to member(s) who successfully apply and compete for these awards. E. To organize and encourage learning opportunities through community service. F. To foster an overall appreciation for the value of the higher education experience. G. To continue to uphold the standards determined by the Association of College Honor Societies as part of the organization’s membership. |
sak72311@email.vccs.edu |
ORGANIZATIONS
| Distinction | Club Name | Contact |
| Organization | Asian Student Association
The purpose of the Asian Student Association is to be a club to represent Asian students at NOVA. Our missions are to share values and are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where Asian communities can come together in a safe place. |
sp94293@email.vccs.edu |
| Organization | Latin Health Matter
Our mission is to inform Nova student’s about the lack of medical attention received in Central American countries and to act as a community to help our society with better health options by providing information and resources to others. Students can learn to advocate about current health conditions that are affecting our society and receive knowledge on how we can help as a community. In addition, student’s can fundraise money to transfer to a general clinic in El Salvador with medical funds accompanied with the church “Fuente De Verdad” to spread awareness about God and give hope to patients in El Salvador. |
jec92276@email.vccs.edu |
| Organization | Society of Physics Students
To provide the students of NOVA an opportunity to further explore future schooling |
njk52918@email.vccs.edu |