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Parent Handbook: Opportunities for Student Involvement

Athletics
Nazareth offers intercollegiate competition at the NCAA Division III level in women's lacrosse, tennis, golf, swimming, basketball, soccer, field hockey, track and field, cross country, equestrian, and volleyball; and in men's tennis, swimming, golf, basketball, soccer, equestrian, track and field, cross country, and lacrosse. Nazareth College is a member of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference comprised of Nazareth, Elmira College, Utica College, St. John Fisher College, Ithaca College, Alfred University, Hartwick College, and Rochester Institute of Technology. Nazareth also offers a Champs/Life Skills course for all student-athletes. For more information on Nazareth Athletics contact the athletic office or check at their web site at www.naz.edu/dept/athletics/

To contact the Athletic Department, call (585) 389-2195.
Peter Bothner, Director
pbothne4@naz.edu

Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is a multi-faceted organization that serves the Nazareth community by providing opportunities for worship, service, education, and community to students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of faiths and traditions. Nazareth College has long recognized the importance of spiritual growth in the development of the whole person. The mission of Campus Ministry is to foster such by:
promoting and encouraging the spiritual growth of all members of the College through opportunities for reflection, prayer, worship and study; nurturing a sense of community that respects and honors diversity;
working for social justice and encouraging generous service to those in need;
being present and available to listen, console, and challenge with love.

For those members of Nazareth College who are of different faiths or traditions, Campus Ministry helps facilitate connections with local places of worship. Interfaith worship services are also offered during the year, including a service that marks the beginning of the academic year, memorial services, and the Baccalaureate service at the end of the academic year.

To contact Campus Ministry call (585) 389-2305.
Lynne Boucher, Director
lbouche9@naz.edu

Center for Service Learning
The Center for Service Learning (CSL) facilitates the integration of service with academic study to enhance student learning, address community interests and encourage civic responsibility. Specifically, the center supports faculty who wish to integrate service learning into the curriculum, develops sustainable college-community partnerships, offers student opportunities for intentional service to cultivate social responsibility and provides services to under-served communities. The CSL staff seeks to fulfill Nazareth's mission to provide educational opportunities that inspire dedication to the ideal of community service.

To contact the Center for Service Learning call (585) 389-2304.
Dr. Marie Watkins, Director CSL

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Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides leadership in the recruitment and retention of minority students, faculty, and staff. The department represents the college in building networks in Rochester and the region. It works with a campus-wide committee as well as other college and community constituencies to increase minority presence on the campus, and help a diverse group of people to reach their full potential. The Office of Multicultural Affairs sponsors many cultural programs and participates in many cultural functions. Through a variety of speakers, events, and community programs, it exposes Nazareth students to the Rochester community and different cultures.

To contact Multicultural Affairs, call (585) 389-2008.
Gaynelle D. Wethers, Director
gwether9@naz.edu

Recreation
Nazareth provides many facilities and opportunities for recreation for students. The Fitness Center has a wide variety of equipment to fit many needs. Besides the free weights and weight machines, there are also stairmasters, treadmills, and bicycles.

The racquetball courts can be accessed any time that the Shults Center is open and equipment rentals are available. There is also volleyball and wallyball equipment that can be used to get a little workout and have some fun. The pool is open for students to use during many hours of the week and there are lockers available to store personal items. There are also intramural activities for students including volleyball, walleyball, softball, basketball, racquetball, floor hockey, soccer, and flag football, to name a few.

For information on recreational activities contact the Athletic Department at (585) 389-2195.
Peter Bothner, Director
pbothne4@naz.edu

Student Activities
The mission of Student Activities' is to enhance the overall educational experience of students through exposure to and participation in social, cultural, multicultural, recreational, leadership, and campus governance programs which reflect the diversity of student interests and needs. Through their involvement, students learn effective communication and interpersonal skills, appreciation of diversity, analytic and critical thinking, leadership skills, high ethical standards, and responsibility for their learning and achievement. Nazareth strives to provide as many opportunities for this out-of-classroom learning as possible.

One of Student Activities' major components is the Undergraduate Association. The UA is the student government of the college and serves as the student voice to the college faculty, administrators, and staff. The UA encompasses more than 51 clubs and organizations that provide social, educational, and spiritual activities to the Nazareth community. Some of those clubs include: Amnesty International, Art Club, Association of Social Work Students (ASWS), CALEB (Coffeehouse, Arts, Lectures, and Entertainment Board), Campus Ministry Council, Club Cervantes, Club Italianissimo, Economics / Investment Club, French Club, Gleaner (student newspaper), History Club, INC (Inter-ethnic Nazareth Coalition), Lambda Association, Math Club, Music Therapy Club, Nazareth Commuter Association, Nazareth Theatre League, Peer Health Educators, Physical Therapy Club, Pre-Medical Club, Residence Hall Council, Science Club, Sigillum (yearbook), Student Activities Council, WNAZ (radio station), and Wilderness Club.

To contact Student Activities call (585) 389-2320.
Jane Kelly, Director
jkelly5@naz.edu