Student Clubs & Organizations

Parnassus Literary Magazine

Parnassus is a student-run publication consisting of short fiction, poems, creative nonfiction, and all types of printable art and photography. It is a venue that has existed since 1965 for creative NECC students to share their arts and talents with the entire school and beyond. New editions are published yearly at the end of each spring semester. Parnassus allows creative students at NECC an opportunity to express themselves and provides an opportunity for the entire student body, faculty, and staff to share the arts and talents of students and to be published in an award-winning book that has a national audience.

Visit the Parnassus Literary Magazine website for more information, submission details, and an archive of each issue from its nearly fifty year history.

Work from any NECC student, faculty, or staff may be submitted to Parnassus staff at any time during the semester. Acceptance of material is determined by a vote of active staff members. Any active NECC student can join the staff; calls for new members go up at the beginning of each new semester.

You can also read more about Parnassus in the NECC Newsroom:

• NECC has One of the Top Student Literary Magazines in US and Canada
• NECC Alumna Visits “Home” With her Book
• NECC’s Student Magazine Receives Award…Again
• Sexton Returns to Alma Mater for Poetry Reading
• Stephen King guest author in Parnassus

Awards

Parnassus has won the following recent awards.

2008

Second Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
First Place with Merit, ASPA awards
Best Gallery Section, ASPA awards

2009

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
Finalist, ACP Magazine Pacemaker awards
First Place with Merit, ASPA awards
Silver Medal, NCMPR awards

2010

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
Silver Crown, CSPA awards
First Place, ASPA awards
Best Page Design, ASPA awards

2011

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
Best in Nation: ACP Pacemaker Awards
Gold Crown, CSPA awards
First Place, ASPA awards
Gold Medal, NCMPR awards

2012

First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
First Place, ASPA awards

2013

Finalist, ACP Pacemaker awards
First Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards
First Place, ASPA awards 

2016

First Place, ASPA awards 
Second Place, Eastern Division CCHA awards

2017

Finalist, ACP Pacemaker awards
First Place, ASPA awards 
Gold Medal, NCMPR awards

2018

Finalist, ACP Pacemaker awards
First Place, ASPA awards 
District One Medallion Award, NCMPR awards

2019

Winner, ACP Pacemaker Awards

2020

Winner, ACP Pacemaker Awards
Silver Crown, CSPA Awards

Advisor

Patrick Lochelt
English Department
plochelt@necc.mass.edu

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (or SGA) is an independent, student-run organization that represents student rights, interests, and concerns; it serves as the voice of NECC students.   The SGA works to enhance communication and cooperation between students and the rest of the campus community. SGA strives to increase student awareness of the many organizations, activities, and opportunities available at NECC. 

Visit the SGA webpage to learn more about SGA, the leadership team, and how to get involved.  

Membership Requirements– For SGA Leadership Positions ONLY

• The ability to attend SGA meetings on the first and third Thursday of every month during the fall and spring semester from 4:00PM – 6:00PM
• Maintain a GPA of 2.3 or higher
• Be registered for at least six credits for the semesters you are running for and for all semesters while holding a leadership role
• Be in good academic and conduct standing with the college

Advisor

Suzanne Reyes
Assistant Coordinator of Student Activities, Office of Student Life
sreyes1@necc.mass.edu

Follow Us On Social Media

Instagram: @NECCSGA
Twitter: @NECCSGA
Facebook: /NECCSGA

Tik Tok: studentgovernmentnecc

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

All students and employees of the college are invited to attend this meeting open to the campus community. Sign up to receive the zoom link and for meeting email/text reminders HERE. 

Thursday, 2/16 Student Government Association Meeting 4:00pm – 5:30pm on Zoom, on the Haverhill Campus in the Student Center room SC106 or on the Lawrence Campus in the Dimitry Building room L146 

Thursday, 3/2 Student Government Association Meeting 4:00pm – 5:30pm on Zoom, on the Haverhill Campus in the Student Center room SC106 or on the Lawrence Campus in the Dimitry Building room L146 

Thursday, 4/6 Student Government Association Meeting 4:00pm – 5:30pm on Zoom, on the Haverhill Campus in the Student Center room SC106 or on the Lawrence Campus in the Dimitry Building room L146 

Thursday, 4/20 Student Government Association Meeting 4:00pm – 5:30pm on Zoom, on the Haverhill Campus in the Student Center room SC106 or on the Lawrence Campus in the Dimitry Building room L146 

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

English Language Learners (ELL) Interest Group

Do you speak a language other than English? Join us this semester to meet other English Language Learners (ELLs) and learn about NECC resources, scholarships, majors, and more! All English English Language Learners (ELL) are invited to join. The purpose of this group is to practice English and connect with other ELL students, discover new careers and majors, learn more about scholarships and opportunities for first-generation students, as well as meet other ELL Alumni and learn about their NECC experience.

Advisor

Vanessa Desani
Academic Advisor and
Community Referral Counselor
vdesani@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting Details

Sign-up HERE prior to the meeting to receive the meeting Zoom link. 

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

Hispanic Student Interest Group

Are you interested in joining NECC’s new Hispanic Student Interest Group? If so, attend our meetings to learn more about the group. We will discuss Hispanic Heritage Month events, get to know each other, and most importantly, have some fun! This group is open to all NECC students.

 
Advisor

Maria L. Hernandez, PDSO/SCO
Director of International Student Support and Special Populations
mhernandez@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

American Sign Language Club

The ASL Club discusses, shares, and promotes an understanding of ASL and Deaf Culture at NECC and in the community. By increasing awareness and knowledge of deaf people and their culture and increasing access to the resources (films, faculty and facilities) at NECC, members strive to increase the responsiveness of the College to students in ASL programs and Deaf Culture.

Members network and socialize with other students who share a common interest in the many aspects of ASL and Deaf Culture, including art, poetry, theater, history, politics, linguistics and the future of ASL and Deaf Culture worldwide.

Membership is open to all students, faculty and staff who share these interests and concerns.

Advisor

Kevin Fleese
Deaf Studies
kfleese@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

Wednesday, 3/1 American Sign Language (ASL) Club Meeting 12:30pm – 1:30pm On the Haverhill Campus in the Spurk Building, C-305 

Wednesday, 4/5 American Sign Language (ASL) Club Meeting 12:30pm – 1:30pm On the Haverhill Campus in the Spurk Building, C-305 

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

Amnesty International (AI)

Amnesty International’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. Amnesty International is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. It does not support or oppose any government or political system, nor does it support or oppose the views of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights.

Advisor

Andy Morse

Global Studies

amorse@necc.mass.edu

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)

The purpose of the Students for a Democratic Society is to create a forum that allows students to discuss and explore the injustices and oppression within our society with a greater goal of raising community awareness.

 
Advisor

Stephen Slaner
Global Studies
sslaner@necc.mass.edu

President

Alyssia Terenzi

Spring 2023 Combined Club Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders and access to the Zoom link HERE. 

All students are welcome to attend the SDS & Amnesty International Club Meetings. 

Meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays from 12:30pm-1:30pm on Zoom through the end of the semester. 

Zoom meeting Id: 833 1720 4322

Passcode: 962024

Art Club

The purpose of Art Club is to provide the opportunity for NECC students to meet regularly to discuss and engage in art-making and art appreciation.  Art Club will explore diverse styles of art-making, collaborate on projects, and provide a sanctuary for students to express themselves. Art Club is open to students in any major or area of study at NECC. 

Watch the Art Club video to learn more about the club. 

Advisor

Tiffany Esmerio

Coordinator of Orientation and Student Transitions

tesmerio@necc.mass.edu

Follow Us On Social Media

Instagram: @neccartclub

Spring 2023 Club Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders and access to the Zoom link HERE. 

All students are welcome to attend the Art Club Meetings. 

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays from 7pm-8pm on Zoom through the end of the semester. 

JOIN THE ART CLUB MEETING: HERE 
Meeting ID: 979 4419 1259   
Passcode: NECCART   

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

Best Buddies

Best Buddies is an international organization, with chapters all over the United States. They were founded 30 years ago and have chapters in middle and high schools and colleges. The goal is to foster friendships, whether in one to one matches, or in our group events. Our goal is inclusion, connections, sharing mutual interests, and having fun, for students with and without disabilities.

https://www.bestbuddies.org/

Learn More by joining the Best Buddies NECC Blackboard Community.

Advisors

Deborah Regan, Staff Advisor
Associate Director, Center for Accessibility Resources & Services

dregan@necc.mass.edu

Deirdre Budzyna, Faculty Advisor

dbudzyna@necc.mass.edu

Best Buddies Club Student Leaders 

Yomerly Rodriguez, President

00329495@student.necc.edu

Courtney Ng, Buddy Director

cng2022@student.andoverma.us

Emma Ruggiero, Vice President

00332675@student.necc.edu

Spring 2023 Event Details

Tuesday, 2/14 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm on the Haverhill Campus in the D Building (Sports & Fitness Center) 

Meeting activities include: Corn hole game, art project, and snacks

Tuesday, 3/21 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm on the Haverhill Campus in the D Building (Sports & Fitness Center) 

Meeting activities include: Corn hole game, spring art project, and snacks

Tuesday, 4/11 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm on the Haverhill Campus in the C Building, C-301

Meeting activities include: Cookie decorating, art projects, and spring trivia. 

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE. 

Community Outreach Group

The goal of the Community Outreach Group is to give NECC students opportunities to create and carry out projects around social and environmental issues of concern to the group. The emphasis is on working toward practical solutions to specific problems, to improve the environment on both the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, and to educate the community about social and environmental issues.

Advisor

Paula Richards
Professor, Academic ESL
prichards@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE. 

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Thursday, April, 6,2023 on Zoom

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Thursday, April 13,2023 on Zoom

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Thursday, April 20,2023 on Zoom

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Thursday, April 27,2023 on Zoom

https://necc-mass-edu.zoom.us/j/81524718237

Meeting ID: 815 2471 8237    

Passcode: COG

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Each student at NECC deserves a place where they feel safe, seen, and supported. Northern Essex’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance provides an environment for students inside and outside of the LGBTAI+ community to be comfortable in their identity, have insightful conversations, and find peace in a truly accepting community.

CLICK HERE to view a new guide from OnlineTherapy.com that covers some of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, how therapy can help, tips for finding the right provider, and additional helpful resources.  

Advisor

Cheryl Wilson

Center for Accessibility Resources & Services

cwilson@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE. 

GSA Meetings are held in Spurk C-210 or Zoom, from 2:30-3:30, on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

2:30-3:30 Tuesday April 18th, 2023

2:30-3:30 Tuesday May 2nd, 2023

2:30-3:30 Tuesday May 16th, 2023

https://necc-mass-edu.zoom.us/j/89388447700

Meeting ID: 893 8844 7700 Passcode: 0303

Global Politics Club

The goal of the Global Politics Club is to create an opportunity for students to discuss politics, government, and international affairs. The Club hosts guest speakers and sponsors field trips to local sites that are of political significance.

Current NECC students can learn more about the Global Politics Club by viewing their Blackboard Community. 

Advisor

Steve Russell

Global Studies

srussell@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE. 

All students are welcome to attend the Global Politics Club Meetings. 

Meetings are held weekly on Thursdays from 11:00am-12:00pm on the Lawrence Campus in the Dimitry Building, L-200.

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

Nursing Club

Welcome to the Nursing Club at NECC.  This club brings nursing students together to help them maximize their potential through building character in engaging, collaborating, and involving in activities that promote professionalism.  Your involvement in Nursing Club plays a crucial role in enhancing the greater NECC Community.  It provides leadership experience within the school as the responsibilities of nursing are practiced.  The Nursing Club will meet its goals by planning and conducting social, educational, and community services.  Activities are coordinated between student cohort groups from both ADN level I and level II as well as the Licensed Practical Nurses. It is to provide a network for students in relation to the nursing major and similar interests.  This club will meet once a month and/or as announced, club meetings will be listed below.

Membership Requirements 

Nursing Club is open to NECC students in nursing majors only.

Advisors

Kelly Fisher, Nursing

kfisher@necc.mass.edu

Liz Burrows, Assistant Nursing Professor

eburrows@necc.mass.edu

Nancy Zheng, Assistant Nursing Professor

xzheng@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Radiologic Technology Club

The Radiological Technology Club is intended to aid the student participants in the enhancement in their profession by exploring opportunities for employment and continuing education in the Radiological Sciences. They aim to promote the interest and enthusiasm within the profession of Radiologic technology and awareness to the general public. Membership will provide activities that will enhance their learning experience.

Watch the Rad Tech Club video to learn more about this group.

Membership Requirements 

The Rad Tech Club is only open to NECC students who are a Radiological Technology major.

Advisors

Angela Bowers

Radiologic Technology

abowers@necc.mass.edu

Gabrielle Yonika

Radiologic Technology

gyonika@necc.mass.edu

2022-2023 Student Club Officers 

President-Emma Luce

Vice President-Laurie Farrell

Treasurer-Thor Chiprabnan

Secretary-Cameron Rogers

Follow Us On Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NECCRTClubFacebook

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

Respiratory Care Club

The Respiratory Care Club is dedicated to educating and elevating awareness around lung, health, and air quality issues.

Membership Requirements 

The Respiratory Care Club is only open to NECC students who are in the Respiratory Care program. 

Advisor

Alana Doherty-Crook
Respiratory Care
adohertycrook@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

Table Top Games Club 

Do you enjoy Boardgames? Chess, Checkers, Connect4, Scramble!  
Have a game that you want to play with others?  
The Games Club is open to all students to join at any time. Come hang out, enjoy some snacks and play games with other NECC students. The club has a variety of games from Banana Grams, Chess, Operation, Uno, and many more.

Advisors

Jessica Angelini (They / Them)

Marketing Communications Specialist 

jangelini@necc.mass.edu

(978) 556-3954

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Current students can visit our Blackboard Community to learn more about the group. 

The Environmental Club

An outlet for students who are passionate about caring for the environment to share their ideas and actively help the environment alongside others who share their beliefs. This club is open to all NECC students regardless of their major. 

Advisor

Mark Reinhold
Natural Sciences
mreinhold@necc.mass.edu

Follow Us On Social Media

Instagram: necc_environmentalclub

Twitter: @Necc_EClub

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Dungeons and Dragons Club

We are trying to start a D&D club at NECC. Open to all experience levels! Come game and have fun with us!

Please submit this form if you are interested in joining or getting more information on the new D&D club.

Join the group Discord for more information OR email student club leader, Nick Yannakoureas at 00331537@student.necc.edu.

Advisor

Mike Rideout
Student Success Hub Advisor 
mrideout@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Cheerleading Club

We are trying to re-establish the Cheerleading Club.

If you are interested in joining, please fill out this interest form.

If there is enough interest the goal is to establish a NECC Cheer group. We hope to be able to cheer at games for any interested NECC athletic teams and to cheer at NECC events that we are invited to. Once enough students have shown interest all the paperwork will be submitted to the Student Life Office for club approval. Once approved student club leader Kayla Clegg will email students who have shown interest with more details of practice times and additional info. Practice would ideally be twice a week.

Any questions can be emailed to Kayla Clegg at 00335021@student.necc.edu or Suzanne Reyes in the Student Life Office at sreyes1@necc.mass.edu.

Advisor

Shawna Lind
Assistant Registrar
slind@necc.mass.edu

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details. 

Ski and Board Club

We are trying to start a Ski and Board Club at NECC. We stared the process during the Spring 2022 semester with hopes to get the club establish during the Fall 2022 semester. 

If you are interested in joining the Ski and Board Club please email student club leader Adam Bayoussef at 00317811@student.necc.edu. 

If there is enough interest the goal is to establish a Ski and Board Club at NECC. We hope to be able to connect in meetings and talk about skiing and snow boarding amongst each other, possibly host some events around our interest, and maybe even hit the slopes together. Once enough students have shown interest all the paperwork will be submitted to the Student Life Office for club approval. Once approved student club leader Adam Bayoussef will email students who have shown interest with more details of meetings and additional club info. 

Any questions can be emailed to Adam Bayoussef at 00317811@student.necc.edu or club advisor Audrey Ellis at aellis@necc.mass.edu. 

Advisor

Audrey Ellis

Director of Institutional Effectiveness

aellis@necc.mass.edu. 

Follow Us On Social Media

Instagram: @necc.ski.n.board

Spring 2023 Meeting and Event Details

Sign up to receive club meeting email/text reminders HERE.

No upcoming meeting dates have been selected at this time, please email the advisor for details.