At Hartwick College, learning is about experiencing. College isn't just academics--it's also about getting involved and becoming part of a community.
Why get involved?
To have fun and enjoy your time at Hartwick! To be a more well-rounded, educated individual. To achieve success in your career and in life. Skills you acquire through involvement will enhance your employment opportunities after graduation as well as increase professional contacts and networks. The College encourages members of the student body to participate in existing student activities and organizations and to establish new student organizations.
OH Fest
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Student Senate is the elected student body government. Student Senate consists of both the executive council and senators. Along with legislative responsibilities, the Senate represents a united voice of the students, serving as a liaison between the student body and the administration. The Senate also represents the students in meetings with our Trustees as well as at conferences such as the National Association of College Activities and The Association for College Unions - International. The Senate sponsors major events such as Brad Sherwood, and Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", Phantom Planet, Howie Day, and Wayne Wonder.
OH Fest, established in spring 2006, is a joint effort between Hartwick, State University College at Oneonta, and the city of Oneonta to establish an all-encompassing community event. Highlight for the inaugural event was performances by Blues Traveler and Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Since 2006, other OH Fest concerts include: Emerson Drive and Everclear in 2007. Head Automatica, Almost Queen and Black Violin will perform on April 26, 2008.
Pine Lake Spring Weekend & Wick Wars
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Student Union is Hartwick's student programming board. The elected executive board leads its members in choosing and implementing major events such as Spring Weekend & Wick Wars, the Holiday Ball, and popular comedians such as Alonzo Boden. The executive board consists of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairs for the following committees: Finally Fridays, Live Entertainment, Movies, Recreation and Leisure, and Traditions. Local band nights, hypnotists, game shows, and other FUN events promote entertainment and community life. Weekly Movies bring popular films not yet released to video/DVD to campus for free. Student Union strives to promote unity among all student groups by co-sponsoring major events with clubs such as Student Senate, Harry Potter Club, and the Gaming Club.
