Student Activities, Services, and Conduct Student Activities Jamestown College strives to offer a wide variety of opportunities for students to become engaged during this time in college. Events include dances, athletic events, convocations, concerts, clubs, and more. Among the major social events are New Student Orientation, Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Jimmie Jive Week. Student Government The Student Senate provides a formal platform for student opinion. This organization initiates student reform, promotes activities on campus, and nominates students to faculty committees. All students are encouraged to become involved with the Student Senate. Student Media Center Students interested in gaining experience in journalism, radio or television may participate in the Student Media Center. One semester credit per semester is allowed for aprroval within the Student Media Center. Student Representatives on Committees Student representatives on faculty committees participate actively in the selected functions of those committees. Students are invited to serve on a number of faculty and administrative committees. Convocations A convocation series gives students the opportunity to attend performances, lectures, and other programs of special interest. College Chaplain Throughout its history, Jamestown
College has provided for the spiritual as well as the academic growth of its students. A chaplain works with others in providing for spiritual needs on campus. The chaplain, student chaplains, and the Religious Life Committee plan activities that work toward the goal of helping students grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Activities are planned by the chaplain and the Religious Life Committee to meet these five primary needs of the Christian community: worship, fellowship, nurture, service, and missions. Regular activities include a weekly chapel service, student ministry teams, student bible studies, retreats, service projects, and mission trips. The chaplain is also available for personal counseling. Athletics The College holds memberships in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for both men and women and in the North Star Athletic Association. Varsity athletic teams compete in football, basketball, wrestling, indoor and outdoor track and field, baseball, cross country, volleyball, fast-pitch softball, golf, and soccer. Music Jamestown College students may participate in one of six performing ensembles: the Jamestown College Band, the Jamestown College Jazz Band, the Jamestown College Chamber Orchestra, the Jamestown College Choir, the Jamestown College Chapel Choir, and the Jamestown College Men’s Chorus. Additional small ensembles, both instrumental and vocal, provide further opportunities for students to diversify their musical experiences. The Concert Choir tours regionally or nationally 24