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The 1021 Hip Hop Team's goal is to share the art of hip hop dance on and off Goucher's
campus. This is done through performing at various events, teaching workshops and
hosting an annual showcase each spring semester. The team is made up of strong hip
hop dancers who strive to improve skills not only in dance but in leadership and
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الجالية (Al-Jalia) means community, and this club seeks to create a strong community among students studying and interested in Arabic culture and language. The Arab world is expansive, and we offer many ways to interact with and learn about Arabic culture and language. We host film nights, we gather to play music, we prepare and eat delicious food. We value sharing diverse voices and perspectives and providing a space where students can learn, explore and feel supported.

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Anthro Club at Goucher College (ACGC) is a group of students who aim to establish an open-minded community for people interested in anthropomorphic media, including queer, neurodivergent, creative people who share similar values.

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The Asian Identity Student Union (AISU) is an advocacy group of Asian-identifying students who are focused on the betterment of student relations between Asian and all other Goucher students. AISU also strives to celebrate all Asian cultures, and serve as a platform for all Asian student voices.

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MISSION: We aim to provide an environment where all student athletes are challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential.

VISION: We strive to earn the reputation of a transformative and competitive athletic program in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.

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The Black Gophers' focus is to create a network for student-athletes of color to connect across teams. The Black Gophers Coalition provides a safe space and offers a platform to advocate for action against anti-Blackness at the College and in the Athletic Department. The Black Gophers want to empower black student-athletes to share their experience as student-athletes at Goucher, to create and attend programming that speaks to their experience, to create a network of alumni to whom they can reach out for advice and career opportunities, and to invest in community service projects that speak directly to them.

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We aim to create a space where all students can come to express their love and appreciation for board games, and where they can foster new connections with like-minded individuals.

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Learn. Advocate. Be.

The Center for Race, Equity, and Identity (CREI) transforms lives through community building, education, engagement, and the exploration of identities. We strive to improve the institutional advancement of all marginalized students, specifically students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, and disabled students/students with disabilities.

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We envision a Goucher community that is mindful of our community principles and embodies our social justice mission, a community that recognizes people from various backgrounds interact and experience systems and structures differently and how that shapes the lived experience. We aspire to a community that understands and values different lived experiences. We hope to inspire a Goucher community to readily seek and accept opportunities using their skills, talents, and intellect to create a more just and liberatory Goucher College and global society.

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Holistic learning
Liberatory praxis
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WHAT WE DO
Advocacy, advising, and mentorship for students and student organizations
Programming centered on community-building and identity exploration
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) educational workshops for students, faculty, and staff
Partnerships with students and community partners to support Goucher's social justice mission
Accessible resources such as the Gender Affirming Closet; safe(r) sex materials; and leading library.

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Dungeons, Dragons, and Gophers is a club created to support, facilitate, and educate the college on Dungeons and Dragons related activities. We plan to do this via play sessions, training, get-togethers, and other activities. Our primary focus is giving interested parties the opportunity to experience and explore actual Dungeons and Dragons gameplay in a casual setting with players and Dungeon Masters of all experience levels.

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Equal Access has two main purposes: support and advocacy. Both of these purposes are geared toward students with disabilities, mental illnesses, learning differences, chronic health conditions, and/or neurodiversities.

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Fiber Arts Group is dedicated to building community between Goucher students who enjoy learning about or creating fiber arts by bringing fiber artists together to share their art among fellow artists and to create art with others.

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Fight food insecurity and food waste at Goucher

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The Goucher Black Student Union is a cohesive organization of students dedicated to promoting and strengthening racial understanding on campus, as well as creating safe spaces for Black-identifying students, away from the pressures of a predominately white institution. Our aim is to foster different experiences amidst Black-identifying students at Goucher College. This organization is also here to inform other students of the Black experience, at the discretion of the sitting executive team.

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To empower and inspire the next generation of small business leaders at Goucher College, the mission is to create a supportive community where students with entrepreneurial aspirations can thrive. The aim is to provide a platform that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth, offering mentorship and opportunities that equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful business owners in and outside of Goucher.

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To practice, teach, perform, and have fun doing improv.

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The purpose of this organization is to provide a space where Goucher College students with an
international background can commune with one another, sharing experiences and lessons
learned concerning having an international background in the US. Another goal is to provide awareness to the whole campus community about other cultures and cultural differences aiming to make Goucher a more diverse and international community.

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To create opportunities for rock climbing enthusiasts to rock climb together and to introduce people to the sport. It will encourage a diverse group of students with a shared passion to practice their sport

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The Goucher Women of Color Circle (GWOCC) purpose is to create a
space in which women of color can connect, challenge, and be in a
positive environment with other women of color who have had similar
and complex experiences. GWOCC is simply focused on self-love and
community specifically for women of color on Goucher's campus.

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GoucherMOVES aims to create affirming, inclusive, and empowering spaces through movement and community.

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Classes are FREE! No registration is required! No prior movement experience is needed! Come as you are, enjoy the movement communities, and have fun!

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Humans Versus Zombies aims to bring the game of HvZ to Goucher's campus and get as much of the community involved as possible. We believe in the power of HvZ as a bonding activity for classmates, and a wonderful way to engage with all of campus. In doing this, we also strive to guarantee safety for players and non-players during game time, and we hope to bring as much fun to campus as possible while doing so!

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The Goucher Independent Music Club has for mission to offer a space for Goucher students to share their love for music and give a platform to local, up-and-coming bands and artists to perform their art.

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The Model Senate of Goucher College aims to educate its members, as well as local high school students about the processes, politics, and importance of the United States Senate.

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"We exist to promote and hold simulations of the United Nations here at Goucher College, represent our organization at conferences, domestic and international, and educate the student population about the importance of the United Nations and how it functions."

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To bring the Latinx community of Goucher together!

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The mission of the MSA is to connect Muslim students with one another to foster community and friendship in a judgement-free and supportive environment. Whether it be through an event focusing on spirituality or one just meant for fun, we aim to ensure Muslim students feel safe and comfortable on campus.

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Nomad Student Organization brings students from immigrant and international backgrounds and provides personal and professional development through a variety of activities. Our organization contains students from all over the globe and is a great platform where students can come together, learn about different cultures, views, and build a strong bond with each other.

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The best way to get to know your new campus community is to jump in and start exploring it yourself. Goucher orientation programs are here to help you start connecting to your new home and provide you with the information you need as you start your college adventure!

New student orientation is designed to introduce all aspects of one's first semester at Goucher College. This includes the classes (and their locations); the people; and the places you will live, study, eat, and play!

All first-time, first-year, transfer, and international students have the chance to interact and connect with faculty, staff, and students; obtain departmental information related to potential majors; take certain placement tests or audition; and learn about student life opportunities.

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The Office of Residential Life is made up of a collection of caring professionals and student staff members that all work to provide a positive and productive experience for all Goucher students.

Residential Life at Goucher partners with a number of different staff and faculty to create a meaningful residential experience aimed at assisting our students on their journey of emerging adulthood. As a member of the Division of Student Affairs we ascribe to the belief that learning happens everywhere and is not simply limited to the classroom.

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The Office of Student Engagement is dedicated to providing quality on- and off-campus activities, leadership development opportunities, new student programs, and late-night and weekend events that enhance the Goucher experience for students and their families.

We also offer specific support to first-year and transfer students and their parents, commuters, class officers, and the Goucher Student Government, and serve as a general resource to all student clubs and organizations.

Our programs aid in the transition to college, integrate in-class and out-of-class learning, and facilitate student development in all areas of their life. We believe that meaningful engagement in the total campus experience enhances both academic and personal success, and we want to make Goucher College a fun place to live and learn.

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The Open Circle Theatre Club is a space designed for students to produce independent theatre projects outside of the Theatre department. Open Circle Theatre will assist students with petitioning for funds through Club Council, help navigate space reservations and act as a resource for all students who are excited and interested in theatre. Open Circle will operate as a one-stop shop for all related theatre opportunities and resources.

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We are a student-led organization that strives to create musical theatre performances which function as learning experiences. Students are given opportunities to direct, stage, and choreograph musical theatre numbers for our end-of-semester shows. Additionally, we provide a venue for the Goucher community to witness and learn about musical theatre.

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Club will serve as a space for Goucher students and community members to discuss and create
poetry. Club will offer the space for attendees to discuss personal events and their influences on
our art and writing. Club will work to provide safe and creative spaces for the Goucher
community to create and present its art and poetry.

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The Office of Religious & Spiritual Life seeks to support the students, faculty, and staff at Goucher College in living a whole-hearted and connected life. Our Chaplain, along with the Religious Advisor to the College, are available to members of our community to offer spiritual counseling, support with religious accommodations, services for major holidays, and opportunities for deep conversation and connection.

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The mission of the MSA is to connect Muslim students with one another to foster community and friendship in a judgement-free and supportive environment. Whether it be through an event focusing on spirituality or one just meant for fun, we aim to ensure Muslim students feel safe and comfortable on campus.

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The Student Counseling Center offers free, confidential, short-term counseling and referral support to full-time undergraduates actively taking classes as well as students enrolled in the post-bac pre-med program at Goucher College.

Counseling Center Staff recommend that current and prospective students in need of ongoing, long-term mental health support (including psychiatric medications) familiarize themselves with their insurance benefits, particularly with regards to authorization of ongoing mental health services in the state of Maryland.
Interested students may find off-campus providers using The Shrink Space for customizable searches of and to community mental health providers. Use your Goucher email address to sign up at https://theshrinkspace.com/signup. Additionally, a list of off-campus providers can be found in the Community Mental Health Resources (PDF).

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We, the undergraduate students of Goucher College, in recognition of our responsibility to take an active role in the governance of our College community, in our commitment to protecting the interests and welfare of all members of the student body, in our obligation to promote Goucher Community values and spirit throughout the Goucher College Community, and in our duty to provide a representative leadership body for the general student populace do ordain and establish this Student Government Association of Goucher College.

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Our mission is to create a community of support, safety, and a place of leadership for dancers of color.

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The Quindecim is the independent student newspaper at Goucher College. Written by students for members of the on-campus community, we serve as a mechanism for creating institutional memory and change as well as an extracurricular educational opportunity for members of the student body who wish to refine their written communication skills.

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Located within Trustees Hall in the First-Year Village, the Wellness Center is a space where students take advantage of the calming environment and programming aimed at stress management.

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