Student Activities
Undergraduate Order of the C
All undergraduate men lettering in a varsity sport are members. The purpose of the Order of the "C" is to support Varsity athletics and its student-athletes through program development and promotion of the University's athletics program. The membership is also involved in fundraising and community service in the Hyde Park and greater Chicagoland areas. The organization is represented by a board made up of seven elected executive members (President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Special Events Chair, two Concessions Coordinators) as well as 2 representatives from each of the 11 varsity sports. The board meets bi-weekly and also attends annual meetings with its alumni counterpart, the Graduate Order of the "C".
Contact:
Scott Wiercinski, Advisor, swiercinski@uchicago.edu
Website:
http://orderofc.uchicago.edu
Women’s Athletic Association (WAA)
All women participating in a varsity sport are members. The purpose of the WAA is to support varsity athletics and to promote and develop the University's athletics program. The organization is composed of a student elected executive board and two team representatives from each varsity sport. This organization serves as the campus Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the President (or designee) represents the University of Chicago on the University Athletic Association conference SAAC. The group meets bi-weekly as an Executive Board, and monthly with team representatives.
Contact:
Rosalie R. Resch, Advisor, rresch@uchicago.edu
Website:
http://waa.uchicago.edu
Coalition of Academic Teams (CAT)
The Coalition of Academic Teams (CAT) is comprised of the leadership of the University’s academic teams, including College Bowl, Debate Society, Mock Trial Team, Model UN Team, Policy Debate Team, and Chess Team, which each have their own systems of meetings and government. The coalition’s purpose is to encourage, promote, and facilitate a broad mix of student-run competitive academic teams that will enrich the campus community and represent the University at competitions throughout the country.
The number of members is 8, comprised of the ORCSA advisor, a representative from SG, and one representative from each member team. They meet annually for allocations and as needed throughout the year.
Contact:
Jennifer Kennedy, Activities Resource Coordinator, ORCSA, jenken@uchicago.edu
Maroon Advisory Board
The Chicago Maroon Advisory Board is the oversight board for the operations of the Chicago Maroon. There are 5 staff, 1 faculty member, and 2 students appointed by the Vice President and Dean of Students in the University and the Assistant Vice-President for Student Life, including the advisor, the managing editor, and the editor-in-chief.
Contact:
Roberta Cohen, Deputy Dean of Students in the University, rcohen2@uchicago.edu
WHPK Advisory Board
The WHPK Advisory Board is the oversight board for the operations of the radio station WHPK. Five faculty and staff and five students comprise the committee. Three students are elected by the station and the student station manager and student program director also serve on the Board.
Contact:
Stacey Ergang, Assistant Director for Student Development, ORCSA, sergang@uchicago.edu
Website:
http://whpk.uchicago.edu/info/
