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There’s a good reason the quad was so crowded last week. Club Rush and University Day were both present out there. Club Rush (dubbed “Clubchella” this year) is when PCC students get to express their passion and enthusiasm for their club activities where the entire campus can see them. It’s a reminder that learning doesn’t have to be done in a classroom. College clubs are a way to get direct, practical experience without the pressure of a grade. There’s no need to wait until graduation to start exercising your skill or hobby, or to find people with similar goals.

But that’s a lot of clubs. LancerLife lists 104 organizations at PCC, and there’s no guarantee that list is complete or that the information is up to date. Talking to the clubs at their tables during the Rush is the best way to know the current options, but between the crowd and class schedules, who has the time?

The Courier is here to help. While we can’t cover every single club at PCC, we can still tell you what we learned from talking with club representatives during the week. So here are some clubs you might have missed.

Architecture Club | biweekly Thursdays, 12-1 pm, V-206 | Instagram: @pccarchitectureclub

Have you ever looked at a building and wondered about the sheer amount of effort and artistry that goes into constructing it? If you’re curious about a field that blends mathematics and art, then the Architecture club is perfect for you. Not only will you learn the ins and outs of the trade, but you will also get the opportunity to visit iconic buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert houses and even some of Pasadena’s very own historical properties.

Black Student Success Center Monday through Friday | L-103 | Instagram: @blackstudentsuccesspcc

Open from Monday through Thursday 9 am – 6 pm and Friday 9 am – 12pm, the Black Student Success center offers a variety of resources that while catering to PCC’s black students, are open to everyone. Students will be given a variety of academic resources included but not limited to tutoring, and a personalized mail letter. You can also join them next week for their cookout where free food will be given out!

Bee Club | Fridays, 1:30-3:30 pm, W206 or W105-B | Discord |  Instagram: @th.ehivemindpcc

There’s been a buzz about campus and its definitely not what you think! A little known fact about our campus is that we operate 3 beehives that produce our very own Pasadena City College honey. It is our very own school Bee Club that maintains our hives and one day you can too! The Bee Club provides students with all the tools and equipment needed to learn the trade of beekeeping, while teaching you about the importance of bees for our food system and environment. For those apprehensive of handling bees, club president Jin Baik advised us that the majority of domesticated bees are very docile and will not sting you. So whether you’re looking to BEEcome a beekeeper in training or are simply passionate about beekeeping, this club is perfect for you.

Biology Club | biweekly Thursdays, 12-1 pm, SV-32 | Instagram: @biologyclubpcc

The biology club offers students with a green thumb a variety of opportunities to learn/help our local ecosystem. From beach cleanups, to local garden revival projects, and even guided tours to major biology labs. The PCC Bio Club is surely something any Lancer with a passion for the planet would not want to miss. 

Candela Club | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 pm | Instagram: @pcc_candela

The Candela Club offers PCC students an opportunity to learn Salsa and other forms of Latin dance. Club president Ana Oceguera has stated that “our mission is to help people fall in love with Latin Dance,” and the opportunities this club has to offer can make even the most apprehensive dancer fall in love with the art form. Candela Club offers a variety of dance classes along with special events involving alumni and dancers. 

CORE Club | biweekly Fridays, 12-1 pm, L-106 | Instagram: @corepcc

CORE’s goal is to help those who have been system impacted and formerly incarcerated. Also open to allies supporting social justice change, they offer support and resources to help those achieving their goals in higher education. 

Chinese Cultural and Art Club | 12-1, C-312  

With the aim of exposing students to Chinese culture through a multitude of exciting avenues, The Chinese Cultural and Art Club allows students to “experience culture” through many social events including guest speakers, calligraphy, literature reading, and even tea ceremonies. With an impressive amount of engaging and educational activities lined up, the Chinese Cultural and Art Club is sure to bring entertaining and enlightening experiences in the upcoming weeks.

Diakanos Club | biweekly Tuesdays 12-1 pm | Instagram: @diakanos

Coming from the Greek word meaning “a call to serve others,” the Diakanos club is a community based activist group which holds a multitude of events centering around local outreach and activism. Some of their most notable events from previous years have included beach cleanups along with volunteer missions at homeless shelters. The clubs president Nina Gunawa and vice president Lucy Nazarian both emphasize the importance of fostering a strong community for the betterment of ourselves and others. This sentiment is ever so vital in the age of social media, so if you are looking to actively engage in your community then stop by club Diakanos!

Fishing Club | Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm | Instagram: @pcc_fishingclub

Feeling like a fish out of water? Come to the PCC Fishing club to find a community of like-minded fishermen. With meetings every Thursday and school funded boat charters. The fishing club offers students to learn the trade and hone their fishing skills in the ocean.

Japanese Social Club (JSC) | biweekly Tuesdays, 12-1 pm | Instagram: @jsc_pcc

With a goal to spread awareness and appreciation for Japanese traditional culture, the Japanese Social Club, or JSC for short, is a community that highlights both the popular culture but also the lesser known aspects of Japan’s rich cultural heritage. The club hosts anything from language exchanges to movie nights. Some of the topics you can expect to learn about in the following weeks include the history of Japanese music including genres such as J-pop and J-rock and the history of Japanese cinema. Vice president Katrina Aruta also stressed that the JSC is very much separate from the Anime J-Culture Club and focuses on the aspects of Japanese culture that are lesser known to the western world.

Lancer Business Organization | Fall 2024 Event Calendar | Instagram: @pcc.lbo

The Lancer Business Organization (LBO) offers a unique opportunity for PCC students to make lasting industry connections through a multitude of different events dispersed across the semester. Events can include speaker events held by professionals and workshops for networking, resume-building, and optimizing for LinkedIn accounts. One of the upcoming events LBO will be hosting is known as ‘Meet the Firms’, where PCC students will have the chance to connect with recruiters and leading experts from major accounting, consulting, and business service firms. LBO doesn’t host weekly general meetings so be sure to check their Lancerlife for more information on upcoming events!

MENA | meetings TBD | Instagram: @pcc.mena

Supplying us some of the best vibes from this semester’s club rush was MENA who, outside of group dancing to Middle Eastern classics like Nancy Ajram’s ‘Ma Tegi Hena’, provides a community for Middle Eastern and North African students and for anyone interested in the culture. Vice president Mark Boules stresses that the point of the club is to have fun while learning about the culture. If Middle Eastern and North African culture interests you or even just a good time, be sure to sign up for MENA!

Puente Club | Tuesdays 12-1 pm | Instagram: @pccpuenteclub

With a focus on helping students transfer to universities, Puente Club has built a community and support system like no other with opportunities for connections to transfer representatives, financial aid/education programs, and campus tours. 

Outside of their club meetings, you might know the Puente Club for hosting numerous interactive social events on campus throughout the year including slime making, making friendship bracelets, and painting tote bags. So, be sure to sign the Puente Club this semester! It might be the best decision to make if you’re looking to transfer in the near future!

She.Codes | Wednesdays 12-1pm, R-206 | Discord | Instagram: @she.codes

Aiming to bridge the gender gap in computer science and engineering, She.Codes is a community for students of all genders and any major who support female and nonbinary students seeking work in technology.  

With an active Discord server, She.Codes members include current PCC students and graduates, ready to share advice on projects, transferring, and even sharing scholarship and internship opportunities with each other. Jamal Ashraf, the club’s advisor, also maintains a broader umbrella page on Lancerlife to help communicate with other Data Science clubs.

SIMBA (Students in Media Broadcasting Alliance) | Thursdays | Instagram: @simba.pcc

With a focus on TV and radio, SIMBA gives PCC students a chance to work in a real studio environment.

“We want to give everyone a chance to get behind the camera, and get experience directing this style of film-making,” said club vice-president Ryley Chase. 

SIMBA’s activities include a field trip to the ABC News studios, and Chase also spoke of an upcoming “spooky film festival” that will give PCC students a chance to show off their own student-made horror films.

SWE (Society of Women Engineers) | biweekly Tuesdays 12-1 pm | Instagram: @pcc.swe

Recently recommissioned, SWE aims to give women in the STEM field a community to “feel like you belong and to be able to use your voice,” in the words of vice president Sherlin Hakopian. The Courier has recently done a profile on the club and its reopening, so give that a read for more information!

TROPA (The Reunited Organization of Pilipinx Americans) | Tuesdays | Discord | Instagram: @ilovetropa

TROPA gives students of all backgrounds a chance to learn more about Pilipinx Americans by sharing their culture through dance, food and film. The club hosts Pilipinx Cultural Nights, or PCNs, part of a larger movement across college clubs. 

Vice-president Richard Quilala also told the Courier that the club will be participating in this year’s Friendship Games, hosted by CSU Fullerton’s PASA Kaibigan. There, TROPA will represent PCC and compete against other Pilipinx cultural clubs from other colleges!

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