Clubs & Organizations
SCMA students have the opportunity to participate in a number of extracurricular activities on campus including media organizations that allow them to apply their coursework outside the classroom and gain valuable hands-on experience in their field of study.
The SCMA student organizations produce news stories, publicity campaigns, magazines, movies,and art in addition to hosting events, taking field trips, and networking with industry professionals.
Art Club
The Art Club at Sacred Heart exists in order to allow SHU students a platform to express their creativity through art while learning, sharing, and communicating with other artists. We provide a safe space in order to give art majors and non art majors the opportunity to create works of art without fear of judgment or critique. The students who participate are able to learn new techniques through meetings that demonstrate the use of different art mediums and tools.
Film Club
Here at the film club, we strive to open the minds of students at Sacred Heart University through a variety of films. We also plan to create short films. If you're a movie lover or a lover of creating films, we welcome you.
"I thought Film Club was a great atmosphere, where people who really enjoyed movies could come together and talk and debate about them." ~Luke Healy, Class of 2023
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA offers students professional development, networking opportunities, internship and job listings and news on the latest industry trends.
For more information or to join the PRSSA:
| Adviser | President |
|---|---|
| Mark Congdon Assistant Professor Martire Center BUCM*W207 203-371-7755 congdonm2@sacredheart.edu |
Deanna Reinhardt reinhardtd180@mail.sacredheart.edu Visit the SHU PRSSA website |
Visit the SHU PRSSA website for more details.
Pioneer Magazine
Pioneer Magazine is a student run bi-yearly publication. The student editors are responsible for every aspect of the magazine, including coming up with story ideas, finding writers, constructing layouts, and the final production of the magazine. Anyone interested in writing, editing, graphic design, public relations, or publication management should take the time to learn more about getting involved with Pioneer Magazine. It is a great way to get involved in the media world and is an impressive extracurricular activity to have when trying to find jobs.
The Pulse
The Pulse is a TV oriented club that is a blend between a class and a club. The Pulse allows students to produce top quality work utilizing state of the art equipment. Collaborate with fellow students to help develop each others strengths to create professional segments to be used in Sacred Heart University's, The Pulse. Grow your network! By actively going out and creating your own content, you are not only bettering your skills but you're expanding your network. Segments aired on The Pulse vary from events on campus and the surrounding area, to around the world, covering a multitude of subjects.
"The Pulse has taught me how to craft thorough, objective, and meaningful stories. Without The Pulse I would not be the writer, videographer, or producer I am today." - Olivia Mittleman
The Spectrum
The Spectrum is a student-run weekly newspaper publication. Established in 1983, the Spectrum is one of two print publications on the Sacred Heart University campus. Members of this club have the opportunity to write pieces to be displayed upon the pages of the publication and on the publication’s website.
“I have loved working for Spectrum because it has given me real world experience while I am still in school. It has shown me how to work with others in an environment where it is important to think on your feet and adjust.” ~Dan Gardella, Class of 2021
Sports Media Club
The Sports Media Club is a great way to get involved if you love talking about sports. We do podcasts over Zoom that get uploaded to iTunes and YouTube. The Sports Media Club will help those students that want to get involved. And there’s more to the club than just on camera! You can work behind the scenes as editor and producer of the podcast.