Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise.
With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions.
Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
PrattCard to Expand to Myrtle Avenue this Fall
Pratt to Hold Community "Design Jam" on July 11
Pratt to Celebrate its First Ever Endowed Professorship
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman Named Acting Fashion Design Chair
2009 Fine Arts Graduates Win Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards
Pratt Institute and the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership (the Partnership) recently announced a collaboration to expand the reach of PrattCard, Pratt’s student and faculty identification card, to businesses on the Myrtle Avenue commercial corridor at the start of the Fall 2009 semester. Once in place, Pratt students, faculty, and staff will be able to put a cash balance on their cards similar to a debit card that can be used to shop or dine at participating Myrtle Avenue businesses.
Pratt Institute Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and the Pratt Incubator for Sustainable Design Innovation will partner with Pratt Towers housing cooperative to hold a community “design jam” on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pratt Towers located at 333 Lafayette Avenue. Members of the community are invited to brainstorm possible residential uses for 60 square feet of unused space behind the towers that has remained empty for 15 years.
Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte and The Board of Trustees of Pratt Institute will hold a dinner to celebrate the establishment of The Marc Rosen Distinguished Visiting Chair in Design on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at The Gramercy Park Hotel Roof at Two Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The event will include a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. followed by dinner, and will celebrate the first endowed professorship in the history of Pratt Institute.
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, a Pratt alumna and fashion design executive with over 15 years of experience, has been named acting chair of the Institute’s Fashion Design Department. Pailes-Friedman, who has taught in Pratt’s fashion and industrial design departments since 1998, will begin her appointment July 1, 2009. She replaces Rosie DePasquale, who is stepping down after serving as chair of the Fashion Design Department since 2000 to work on the launch of her yoga accessories and clothing line. DePasquale will return in the spring 2010 semester as a full-time professor.
Pratt Institute department of fine arts graduate students Charlotte Meyer and Kris Scheifele won 2009 Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards for their accomplishments in sculpture and painting, respectively. Through this award program, Meyer and Scheifele will each receive a $15,000 grant and will also participate in a group exhibition at the Cue Art Foundation in Chelsea, New York in spring of 2010.
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Pratt Institute has many formal and informal opportunities for you to explore leadership with in the world of Art and Design.
At Pratt leadership is an individual's way of being in which he or she can creatively influence, empower, and benefit others through action, word, and art, thus building strong relationships, connections, and foundations for the purpose of achieving shared goals, creating change, and being responsible contributors to society.
Student leaders, trail blazers, and change makers at Pratt will possess an appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism; the ability to be self reliant and hold a sense of social responsibility;skills relating to organizationally and administratively focused tasks as well as the facilitation of positive group dynamics; and the ability to inspire others.
Check back often for information on workshops and activities.
The Student Union is a programming facility available for use by student clubs and organizations during the academic year. The Union has a removable stage and chairs making it a versatile space on campus, it can accomodate up to 300 people. Events that have been held in the Union include: concerts, parties, lectures, comedians, fashion shows, meetings, and more.
Reservations for this space fill up quickly, use of this space requires event security and the completing of a risk management form. Please make your reservations 15 business days prior to when you want to use the facility.
Student Union equipment and services are limited. Chairs,tables,and sound equipment are NOT available for use outside of this venue. No exceptions.
We do not allow the union to be reserved between Graduation-Sept 1.
Individuals my not reserve the space for projects, exhibits, critiques, etc.
This facility is not available for rent.
Summer 2009 Information now available. Check it out!
The Office of Student Activities and Orientation coordinates and helps students plan social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs as well as facilitate Orientation for incoming students. Student programs and events at Pratt are planned to contribute to each student's total education as well as to meet social and recreational needs. Students are responsible for managing their own group activities, thus gaining experience in community and social affairs and playing a role in shaping Institute policy. Students are represented on Institute decision-making bodies such as the Board of Trustees, trustee committees and the Student Judiciary.
The main functions of the Office of Student Activities are:
•Advisement of Program Board.
•Advisement of Inter Greek Council
•Allocation and administration of funds collected through the student activities fee.
*Community Service efforts.
•Oversee the Student Union student programming space.
•Plan, promote, and execute New Student Orientation.
•Programming of student activities.
•Promoting leadership and professional development.
•Student club and organization development.
•Student Government mentorship.
Overall responsiblity and supervision of the Office of Student Activities and Orientation and advisor to the Student Government Association. Manages the day to day activities, plans and excutes new student orientation.
Oversees office management, supervision of student workers, budget management, vendors, etc.
Works with Clubs and Organizations, schedules the Student Union and supervises the Prattler
Primary advisor to the the Inter Greek Council (IGC) and responsible for the development of fraternities and sororities. Serves as a secondary advisor to the program board and assists in all departmental events and activities.
Serves as the primary advisor to the program board. She is responsible for the 7 student staff members on program board and supervises the execution of their workshops, concerts, and events. She also assists in all additonal departmental events and activities.
Serves as the primary liason and developer of the community engagement board and devoloper of community service initiatives;and assists in leadership development efforts. He will assist in all additional department events and activities.
You can reach any of us at the
Office of Student Activities at (718)636-3422
Please encourage your student to get involved in co-curricular life at Pratt. Whether they join a club or attend an event, they'll meet people and learn something. The staff of Student Activities is committed to serving students as they start new clubs, join existing ones, are elected to Student Government, join a fraternity or sorority, attend a concert or comedy show, community servic and any other co-curricular endeavor. You can encourage them to stop by Student Activities to learn more about these valuable opportunities.
Pratt students interested in community service or volunteer work have a variety of options to get involved and give back to the community.
The Community Engagement Board (or C-Board) also organizes and plans service and volunteer opportunities for the Pratt community.
Please click on the links below to learn more about the C-Board and community service opportunities at Pratt
Click on any of the links below to read about what C-Board has been up to:
Get updates on C-Board projects - Join our group on Facebook!
Pratt students are also encouraged to add Stu Act (Student Activities) as a friend on Facebook to receive updates on C-Board, Program Board, the Inter-Greek Council and more!
Pratt students who are 21 years of age or older, may apply for a "Temporary Beer and Wine Permit" from the State of NY if they want to host a campus event with alcohol. This includes: events in the Student Union, gatherings in student residence hall rooms, and all other events at which alcohol is served. The form, which is available on line, must be filed at least 15 days prior to the event. Once a student is in receipt of the NY State Liquor License, they must also follow the State laws and Pratt Institute policies, which are listed in the Student Handbook and Alcohol Policy pamphlet. Any student or student group that hosts an event with alcohol without the proper permit is subject to sanctions from both Pratt Institute and law enforcement agencies. The forms and more information can be found at: https://abc.state.ny.us/JSP/SpecialPermitInstructPage.jsp
Pratt Institute has two sororities and two fraternities. These organizations are comprehensive student groups focused on leadership, scholarship, service and brotherhood/sisterhood. These groups are governed by the Inter Greek Council, which meets weekly.
All students are invited to attend recruitment events which occur during the first two weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters. For a list of Sororities and Fraternities check out the Organizations section.
See the Student Government section under Organizations.
Discount movie tickets on sale in the Student Activities Office. Regal Cinema tickets are $7.00. AMC Theatre tickets are $6.00. There is a $1.50 surcharge on both types of tickets if redeemed at any Manhattan Theater. There is no expiration date on tickets. Valid Pratt ID is required. Maximum of 4 tickets per person can be purchased each week.
The program board usually sponsors a few trips each semester to See Broadway shows. We also have discount flyers for select shows in our office.
All signs and flyers must have the Student Activities Stamp. In order to get something stamped, just bring it to the Student Activities Office during office hours to have it approved and stamped. To be approved posters must: not exceed 2'x 3'(unless special permission is given), provide correct information, be consistent with Pratt's policies, provide duplicate information in English when another language is used, and not advertise alcohol or alcoholic drink specials. If they are advertising for an event where alcohol will be present they must indicate that proof of age will be required.
All postings must be posted on physical bulletin boards, not on doors, windows, walls, trees, etc. They must also be under the correct category, certain boards are reserved for certain information.
Postings will be removed if/when: the stamp has expired, the posting is covering another current posting, it has been posted under the incorrect category, it is not on a bulletin board, or there are more than 2 of the same posting on the same board. (for the full posting policy, please refer to the current Student Handbook)
Individuals interested in service opportunities and organizations looking for volunteers can contact Vic Alonzo, Pratt's Community Involvement & Leadership Advisor, for more information.
He is also the advisor for the Community Engagement Board. Please contact him if you wish to contact any of the individual board members or if you wish to develop a project with the board.
NOTE: Requests for free student art work and skills do not always fall under community service. At this time, we are not sponsoring requests for philanthropic design competitions. Requests for interns should be addressed to Career Services. Thank you.
Vic Alonzo
Community Involvement & Leadership Advisor
Pratt Institute
Office of Student Activities
200 Willoughby Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
P: (718)636-3679
F: (718)399-4578
E: valonzo5@pratt.edu
Spring 2009 Office Hours:
Monday - 12pm-4pm
Tuesday - 12:30pm-4pm
Wednesday - 11am-4pm
Thursday - 11:30am-4pm
Friday - 11am-12:30pm, 2pm-4pm
Office location:
Student Activities Graduate Intern Office in Chapel Hall.
Thursday, January 29th at 6:30pm in the Student Union- Batman Double Feature *Batman Begins and the Dark Knight*
Thursday, February 12th at 7:30pm in the Student Union- PS I Love You
Thursday, February 19th at 7:30pm in the Student Union- Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Thursday, February 26th at 7:30pm in the Student Union- Sex and the City
Thursday, March 5th at 7:30pm in the Student Union- Burn After Reading
Thursday, March 26th at 7:30pm in the Student Union- Pineapple Express
Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm in the Student Union- Vicky Christina Barcelona
Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30 pm Location TBA- Happy Feet
Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm- Broadway trip to see "Billy Elliot"...more information to come about sign ups
Saturday, February 21st- Ski Trip, More information TBA
Tuesday, March 24th at 7pm- Broadway trip to see "West Side Story" Sign up in Student Activities on Friday, March 13th at 9am, $15.00
Guitar Hero and Rock Band Night! Thursday, January 22nd at 8pm in the Student Union
Def Jam Poetry Night with Co-Founder Bruce George, Thursday, February 5th at 6pm in the PI Shop
Hypnotist, come watch your friends get hypnotized! Wednesday, March 11th at 9pm in the Student Union
Comedian Craig Baldo, Thursday, March 12th at 8pm in the PI Shop
Trip to Gotham Comedy Club- Thursday, March 2nd...details TBA
Family Feud Night *Win tickets to a Broadway Show!*- Thursday, April 9th at 7pm. More details TBA
Trip to Broadway Comedy Club- Thursday, April 30th. More details TBA
Animal Collective
On Monday, January 20th come see Animal Collective with Program Board at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom for free! Limited tickets are available so sign up on December 10th at 9am in Student Activities.
PB <3's U Dinner Music by Jarvis. Friday, February 13th at 6pm in the PI Shop
Fearsome Sparrow Concert. Wednesday, February 25th at 8:30pm in the PI Shop
Outdoor Spring Concert...details TBA
Healthy Love Week- Monday, February 9th-February 13th
Flamenco Performance by the NY Center for Flamenco Performing Arts- Wednesday, April 1st at 8pm in the PI Shop
Sex Rules! from Orientation- Wednesday, April 15th at 7:30pm in Memorial Hall!
"7 Wonders of Pratt" Spring Fest 2009- Friday, April 17th from 4pm-7pm, Engineering Lawn *Rain site Student Union
Spring Speaker Series- Frank Warren from "PostSecret"- Friday, April 17th at 8pm in Memorial Hall.
Pick up a FREE ticket for the event starting Monday, March 30th in Student Activities. One ticket per person and Pratt students only!
Travel & Recreation provides Pratt students with opportunities to go off campus and participate in activities for free or a minimal fee.
This year, T&R has taken students to see the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. T&R has worked with Shred the Gnar ski club to take students skiing at Camelback and Hunter Mountains.
Travel & Recreation also offers trips to see broadway plays, visit museums, and go on unique "Food Tours" where students are introduced to restaurants in the city and taste some of their foods.
Keep an eye out for this year's off campus trips.
We have a variety of events planned for this year. All the entertainment comes to your doorstep: comedy, movies, bands, parties, special trips - and it's all FREE!
The activities we provide are a great way to unwind with your friends without even having to leave campus. (A lot of our events are so good they even draw people from outside Pratt!)
If you need a homework break, want something to do on a weeknight, or if you're just trying to make plans for the weekend, it is great to have a movie or a comedian to see right here.
You get to hang out with other Pratt kids and enjoy some cool stuff without having to go all the way into the city, plan everything in advance, or spend a cent. You will probably never get this much free entertainment in your life, so take advantage of it while you can!
Photos from some of our previous projects:
C-Board is a group of Pratt students who organize and plan service, leadership, and civic engagement opportunities for the campus community.
Studies show that students who participate in frequent community service and volunteer work are more likely to succeed and have higher grade point averages than those who do none at all.
In an effort to focus on and promote Pratt's interest in community service in the college environment, the C-Board was created in Fall 2008.
Our goal is to not only get students involved with community service, but to also help participants learn about the larger issues behind the projects we work on.
C-Board is a new initiative sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Service Projects
Emily Salerno - 1st year, Art Education
Monthly Projects
Lauren Lucas - 1st year, Communications Design
Civic Engagement
Kaitlyn Mitschele - 2nd year, Communications Design
Leadership Development
Suraj Gandhi - 4th year, Graphic Design
Adrielle Slaugh - 4th year, Architecture (Studying abroad for Spring '09)
Campus Liaison
Jessica Cohen - 4th year, Painting
Promotions
Brendan Farrell - 1st year, Digital Animation
Kayleigh Jankowski - 4th year, Graphic Design
Online Resources and Education
Talia Marshall - 2nd year, Industrial Design
Spring 2009
February
- Alternative Spring Break Info Session
- Valentine's Day card-making project for patients at the New York Methodist Hospital
- Time Management 101 Workshop
- Blood Drive tabling/ petition
- CDSC Food Pantry volunteering
March
- Project Cicero Book Sorting
- C-Board Info Session
- Alternative Spring Break trip to New York's Shelter Island.
April
- Costume Read-Out with America Reads
- Mural project at a local day care center
- Kiva.org charity sale
- MS Charity Concert w/ Kappa Sigma Fraternity
- America Reads Book Sorting
- Spring Fest Closet Clean-Out Clothing Drive
Fall 2008
September
- Fall Fest Canned Food Drive
October
- Voter Registration Drive
- New York Cares Day at PS 189X Cornerstone Academy in the Bronx
- Pratt Blood Drive Tabling and Petition
November
- Walk to Vote on Nov. 4th
- Operation Turkey & Food Distribution
- Events 101
December
- World AIDS Day Educational & Service Project Info
- Pratt Coat Drive
Concerts
Lauren Waller, 2nd year, Fashion Design major
Cultural
Todd Tuscher, 2nd year, Architecture major
Encore Comedy Chair
Samantha Ahmed, 4th year, Interior Design major
Pratt Filmz
Emily Ventker, 2nd year, Writing major
Promotions
Katie Dorr, 3rd year, Graphic Design major
Nick Feihel, 3rd year, Architecture major
Travel and Recreation
Kanika Khosla, 3rd year, Interior Design major
Below is our C-Board Community Service Database. If you have questions regarding any of our listings, please feel free to contact Vic Alonzo at valonzo5@pratt.edu.
For additional volunteer opportunities, please contact us or look through these websites that can help you find volunteer opportunities in NYC:
Spring 2009 Projects:
April
C-Board is sponsoring Pratt's Community Service Month for the month of April!
- Ongoing until 5/12/08 - End-of-the-Year Clothing and Food Drive. Clean clothing items and non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the Office of Student Activities. Items will be donated to the Goodwill and a local food pantry. Contact valonzo5@pratt.edu for more information.
- 4/25 – Community Fundraiser Sidewalk Sale, 10am-6pm. On Hall St. between Dekalb and Willoughby Aves. All proceeds benefit The Senior Citizen Luncheon (given by the 88th Pct) and the Brooklyn Art Incubator. Interested in being a seller or attending? Contact valonzo5@pratt.edu for more information.
May
- 5/1 - America Reads Spelling Bee, 10am-12pm, Memorial Hall. Come cheer and support children participating in a spelling bee on campus.
- End of the year Clothing and Food Drive
Projects in Development:
- Longterm service project with a local non-profit
- Student community service interest survey
Note: Dates are tentative. Please check back as the project date gets closer for accurate details and more information.
Check back regularly for information on leadership roles. Remember that leadership is a process through out a lifetime, not always a positional you hold.
Student Government Association, Program Board, Orientation Leader, Student Union Staff, Student Organization/Student Media Group Member, Student Organization/Student Media Group Officer
Resident Assistant, Resident Director, Hall Council
Student Athlete, Team Captain
Ambassadors, Tour Guides
America Reads Program, Work Study/Student Employment, Tutor
Contact Career Services with help obtaining an off campus internship
The groups listed here are student run and cultivate the religious and spiritual side of the Pratt students. These groups meet weekly and all a welcome.
Student Activities has a 14 passenger van available for use by student clubs and organizations for a fee of $25.00. The van is also available to academic departments/faculty for class trips, the charge is $35.00.
The group is responsible for gas and tolls. You can not use club and organization budgets for this cost.
Before someone can drive the van, they must have their driver's license run through the DMV of the issuing state. This process is fastest for New York driver's licenses and can take up to six weeks for some states. To check availability or reserve the van, contact Karen Smith.
In addition to the opportunities that will be offered by Student Activities and Orientation through out the academic year check out these other resources and opportunities.
Resources for your journey…
Pratt Institute Student Activities requires each organization to have a volunteer advisor of their choosing in order to a club/organization in good standing.
An advisor is a person who is choosen by the organization to assist and guide them in their co-curricular endeavors. The enjoyment of the position stems from the fulfillment of a mutally attractive set of rewards.
Skills: Listening, conflict resolution, decision making skills, motivation, sensitivity to group dynamics, flexible time schedule, tolerance to ambiguity, and sensitivity to group norms.
Roles: Movivator, sounding board, confidante, negotiator, moderator, mentor, participant, observer, summarizer and reality checker.
While at Pratt you will explore many academic opportunities that will shape your identity and career path. Pratt hopes in addition to your academic endeavors you will explore identity outside the classroom through involvement in clubs, organizations, atheletics, recreation, and student employment opportunities. By getting involved in the afore mentioned opportunities you will gain vaulable skills that will enhance your personal and professional development.
Linked here you will find the most current listing of student run clubs and organizations at Pratt. Clubs and organizations will look for new members through out the school year. If you don’t see something of interest stop by The Student Government Office or Student Activities and Orientation and we will see what we can do to help you find your niche at Pratt.
The Student Government maintains primary responsibility for all student interests and involvement at Pratt. The Government has an Executive Committee and any undergraduate or graduate student can and is encouraged to become involved. The main function of the Government is to represent the student viewpoint.
If you have issues or concerns, please contact Student Governement at sga@pratt.edu or visit us during or office hours.
Cultural clubs and organizations provide opportunitues to Pratt students to explore their cultural or another through events and activities organized by the members. Below you will find the current active culturally based groups.
Special Interest groups are clubs and organizations that are about the current interests of the students and finding like minded people. Below you will find more information on the current campus groups.
Professional and Academic clubs and organizations at Pratt are efforts intiatied by students to further the learning outside of class in major specific clubs. All clubs although association with a major are open to all students. Some groups are associated with with a National organization and will require students to pay dues.
IDSA (Industrial Design Student Association)
PIPSA (Pratt Institute Planning Student Association)
SILSSA (School of Information & Library Science Student Association)
Pratt has multiple student media groups through which students can use there art and explore new mediums. If you are interested in being a part of a student media groups feel free to contact them at any time.
We would love to hear from you, to get ideas or just tell you more about the program board. We are always open to suggestions, and if you have an idea for an activity, a band or a comedian you think people would like to see, or if there's a movie you think we should show, let us know. Tell us anything that's on your mind! Don't hesitate to call or email us at studentactivities@pratt.edu, or come by the Student Activities office with your suggestion.We are located in the lower level of Main Building. Be our friend on Facebook too, stuact@pratt.edu!
We are a branch of Student Activities consisting of six programming areas: Pratt Filmz, Encore Comedy Club, Cultural Events, Concerts, Travel and Recreation, and Promotions. All the members of the Program Board are Pratt students, and we work hard to plan things that other Pratt students will be interested in. Part of the mandatory Student Activities fee that you pay each year goes to the the Program Board to cover the events we bring you.
Pratt Concerts puts on a wide variety of shows to appeal to different students' tastes. The concerts range from pop bands to hardcore, swing, etc.
Connections is a series of 5 one hour workshops offerred in the Spring semester for student interested in building skills in communication, leadership, and group work.
The series of workshops is open to ALL students on campus and sign ups for the series will occur late in the fall semester.
Students interested in applying to be Resident Assistants and Orientation Leaders are required to participate in the series.
Cultural Events puts together activities for special events such as African Heritage Month, Earth Day, and Women's History Month.
These events range from lectures to musical performers, to special presentations!
Cultural Events is also in charge of the annual Healthy Love Week - a week in February devoted to safe sex, healthy relationships, and learning about STIs and other diseases.
Cultural Events is a position on Program Board that brings together interesting events and performances to enhance the cultural spirit at Pratt.
Encore Comedy Club brings comedians--most of whom make regular appearances at comedy clubs around the city, and many of whom have had spots on The Tonight Show, Dave Letterman, Def Comedy Jam, and Comedy Central--to Pratt.
All shows are held on Thursday nights in the Student Union. It also includes free food!
Look for announcements or sign up for email notification at the Office of Student Activities.
Pratt Filmz brings recent releases to you for FREE! Instead of paying $12 in the city, come to the Student Union every other Thursday at 6:30pm for some free food and a free show.
Often Pratt Filmz works in conjunction with Cultural Events and brings theme movies to the student body, such as environmental movies in April for Earth Day.
Promotions is mainly responsible for making sure everyone knows about upcoming events and what the Program Board is.
If you would like more information about anything that is going on or if you have a suggestion, please feel free to email or call.
Be our friend on Facebook to hear all about the events Program Board is planning for you, stuact@pratt.edu
From 3/18-3/21, seven Pratt students took part in C-Board's Alternative Spring Break trip to New York's Shelter Island.
Projects included invasive weed species clearing at the Mashomack Preserve, camp revitalization projects, and an off-trail woods hike.
Thanks to all those who participated. We would also like to send a special thanks to the people at Camp Quinipet.
We will plan another alternative spring break trip to a different location next year.
Pratt students were featured for their canned food donations at this year’s Fall Fest. All donations benefited the non-profit’s food pantry. CDSC is located on Classon Avenue and holds a weekly food pantry every Thursday afternoon for families in need. Pratt students are welcome to volunteer at the pantry, even if they can only do it once. For more information, contact Vic Alonzo at valonzo5@pratt.edu.
Over 300 members of the Pratt community registered to vote for the November 2008 Presidential Election. On November 4th, C-Board members led groups of Pratt students to the polls. We also wanted to make sure that students were aware of their voting rights and made their voices heard for this historic election. On January 20th, C-Board will join the Office of Student Activities in co-sponsoring a live viewing of the Inauguration of President-Elect Barrack Obama in Memorial Hall.
C-Board is looking for individuals interested in selling their art, crafts, or food for a charity sale on April 8th. We will add 10% to your price and donate the 10% to charity. Email kmitsche@pratt.edu for more details.
During the month of November 2008, our Leadership Development coordinators helped launch the first of our “101” series aimed at creating a closer relationship between student groups and the Office of Student Activities with Events 101. Attendees learned about the important details and suggestions that go into creating successful student group events on campus. Representatives from each student group who attended also received $50 in credit for the Pratt Copy Center. Special thanks to Meredith Crain and Karen Smith from Student Activities for their involvement and participation with the project. Look out for more “101” workshops in the Spring!
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Pratt students are also encouraged to add Stu Act as a friend to receive updates on C-Board, Program Board, and the Inter-Greek Council.
Operation Turkey raises $655 for CDSC’s annual Thanksgiving food distribution. Thanks to the collective efforts of the Pratt community, our Operation Turkey project managed to purchase 55 turkeys to feed 55 families this Thanksgiving. The money was raised through individual donations and the Greek Life Penny Wars. We also want to thank everyone who donated non-perishable food donations to CDSC and to the volunteers who helped out with the actual food distribution. A very special thanks to those who donated actual turkeys for our campaign.
C-Board Service Projects sponsored the Pratt Coat Drive this past December 2008. During December 8th-12th, students, staff, and faculty were encouraged to donate coats for people who may not be able to afford one this winter. We also accepted other clean clothing donations and received such a great response that we will hold another similar event in May 2009 as the end of the school year and residence hall move-out, draws closer.
As part of Program Board’s World AIDS Day quilt-making event, C-Board members helped research and display various facts about HIV/AIDS. As part of the December 1st event, we also provided a list of HIV/AIDS volunteer organizations that we hope students will get involved with. To see the list of organizations, please refer to our database or contact valonzo5@pratt.edu.
C-Board featured in January 9, 2009 edition of Gateway Magazine. Our first semester projects were featured in Pratt’s Gateway magazine. The articles discussed how the group was created and how current members feel about their experience organizing community service projects for Pratt students.
To view the article, visit: http://www.pratt.edu/newsite/backgroundOpt/pr-comm/1231519290_Gateway010909.pdf
The Pratt International Student Association is a student organization open to all students interested in cultural diversity and education. All students are encourage to join in order to learn about and share in the international student experience. pisa@pratt.edu
Ubiquitous, Pratt's Literary and Arts magazine, is published twice a year.
We also put out a special 'zine in the spring featuring the top ten poems --the winner and nine runners-up -- in the Pratt Poetry Competition sponsored by the Academy of American Poets. We hold one reading event on campus per semester, and maintain a blog of additional submissions.
Ubiquitous accepts poetry, fiction, essays, reviews, and journalism writing submissions. We also accept reproductions of photography, paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and architecture models.
Any questions or submissions can be sent to ubiquitous.submissions@gmail.com.
Our blog can be accessed at http://www.ubiquitousmag.blogspot.com/
You can also join our group on Facebook.
Deadline for the Winter 2007 issue: October 18th, 2007 Release date: December 2007
Provides a place to meet and organize to further the acceptance of gays, lesbians, transgender and bi-sexual students in society at large and at Pratt in particular. This group meets weekly in the No Name Cafe, look for flyers with more details. queer@pratt.edu
SDS is a student activism group working for the democratic rights of students at Pratt, in NY, and across the country. Any one with an open mind is welcome to join. For more information sds@pratt.edu
This group of students works with Program board to host trips to local ski resorts for day trips in the early spring semester. ski@pratt.edu
This club is for any student interested in exploring sculpture. For more information email sculpt@pratt.edu
Alianza is a multicultural student organization that hosts events related to ethnic diversity and Latin heritage.
For more information, email alianza@pratt.edu or alianza@gmail.com
Capoeira Angola is a group who promote and participate in actively learning this form of brazialan martial art and dance. The group meets regularly in the ARC look for flyers around campus.
Spring 2007 Meetings Times
Monday 7pm and Thursday 7:30pm
ARC Dance Studio
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity was originally founded in Bolongna, Italy in the year 1400; it was brought to America in 1869. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has since become the largest fraternal organization in the United States, possibly in the world. Kappa Sigma exists to promote the four pillars of it’s constitution in the lives of its members: Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service.
The Nu-Gamma Chapter at Pratt Institute was created in 1991. Since that time, Pratt has graduated more than 200 Kappa Sigma members. Alumni Brothers have gone on to teach, start their own businesses, and work for major design firms throughout the world. We have become a diverse organization, a true reflection of the life we all live as artists going to school at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.
The Nu-Gamma Chapter at Pratt Institute is proud to declare that we are among the top three Kappa Sigma chapters in the United States and Canada; there are currently over 250 chapters. Our chapter at Pratt has the highest Grade Point Average of any organization on campus, the highest amount of member participation in other organizations than any other organization, and the highest membership of any Greek organization; we strive to be leaders on and off campus. Last year alone, Nu-Gamma collectively rose over $10,000 and volunteered over 1,400 man-hours for the community.
Although each member of our Fraternity has his own personal goals, the Fraternity as a whole has recognized a few important goals we collectively plan to achieve in the next school year.
• We plan to increase our membership. Currently, the chapter has a total of 35 men. We plan to increase this number to 50.
• We plan to raise more than $10,000 for charity and volunteer more than 1,400 man hours. Events we will participate in this year include: Walk for Lupus and donation collection, New Orleans labor work and donation collection, mural painting at St. Mary’s church, and several other community service projects.
• We plan to raise our average GPA. In the past we have consistently had the highest average GPA of any organization on campus.
• We plan to win The Founder’s Circle Award. This award is the most prestigious awarded by the National Fraternity. Only 3 chapters of the 250 will receive the award this year. The award is given to those chapters of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity who exemplify the four cornerstones of the
Fraternity: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship and Service. We are proud to announce that we won the award for the 2004-2005 school year.
The Prattler is Pratt's student magazine. Everything from newsletter articles, art reviews, concerts and events can be found in our publication. Which usually comes out in or around the first Monday of the month.
Questions about the Prattler should be directed to prattler@pratt.edu
August/September Issue
Release dates: 8/20 & 8/27
October Issue
Submission Deadline: 9/10
Release: 10/1
November Issue
Submission Deadline: 10/8
Release: 10/29
December Issue
Submission Deadline: 11/12
Release: 12/3
Origination is a group of students on campus that formed to promote African American and Urban culture. This groups host events, forums, and meets regularly share experiences and educate each other.
The Inter-Greek Council (IGC) at Pratt Institute is the sole governing body of all Greek lettered organizations on campus. It coordinates events sponsored by its members, provides funding and establishes a common ground for all fraternities and sororities. Our IGC is unique because it is not governed by Student Government. It is a separate entity controlled by its member organizations. Our goal is to provide a unique learning experience to all students regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Officers:
President: Suraj Gandhi
Vice President: Jessican Cohen
Parliamentarian: Jacquie Merkher
Secretary: Kevin Wong
Treasurer: Bryan Sharry
Advisor:
Cody Winchester
cwinches@pratt.edu
All new members must read and sign the Hazing Policy. This information is extremely important to understanding your rights, responsibilities, and ramifications regarding hazing.
All new members must submit a grade release form in order to maintain your active status within your organization.
We are a newer club on campus work to form an offical chapter of young NAACP on Pratt's campus. We work together to provided educational workshops and experiences. Currently we are working on a local a high school art mentoring program in the area. All interested students are welcome.
Meetings are every other Thursday in the No Name Cafe. Contact us at naacp@pratt.edu.
LA@ Pratt is the student chapter of the Special Libraries Association. The Pratt chapter was founded in 2005. SLA@ Pratt is dedicated to developing library science student’s awareness of field of special librarianship and improving professional relationships. During the year SLA@Pratt hosts library tours, alumni panels, and career development workshops. Every year the national organization holds a conference and members of SLA@Pratt are encouraged to attend. For more information please contact pratt.edu/~sla.
The Pratt Artists League serves as a liaison between the
administration, faculty and student body of Pratt Institute. We
provide opportunities for students to establish and further their
career in the NY art world through such events as open studios,
on-campus and off-campus shows. In addition, we have a website that
contains featured student work and profiles, valuable links,
faculty-chosen notable exhibition lists, and a calendar of events. We
also work with other Pratt fine art activities such as the Visiting
Artist Series. pal@pratt.edu
The mission of the History of Art & Design Student Association is to explore the field of art history and to offer opportunities for professional and academic growth through group excursions, professional lectures, and workshops. An annual art history lecture series is organized by the Association. had@pratt.edu
Pi Sigma Chi Fraternity was established at Pratt Institute by students who felt a need to enrich their college life through companionship of congenial friends during the 1991 Spring Semester. They did so not only because it us instinctive for individuals to want to associate with those whom they like and respect, but because most individuals develop best in the midst of friends and stimulating surroundings. Fraternities are but many groups involved in the business of learning; learning to live and work with people, learning to share experiences and ideas, learning the principles of leadership and human relations, learning tolerance and consideration. Greek organizations serve as a home away from home. They are places where a student can relax and learn in a spirit of brotherhood and grow in the living workshop of the fraternal association. There is not a type of student who best fits into our fraternity, because Pi Sigma Chi was founded at Pratt Institute and its membership is reflective of the Pratt Community. Pi Sigma Chi consists of a variety of races and religions. The members of this fraternity believe in the interests of its members being upheld with great honor and respect.
Theta Phi Alpha National Sorority, founded at Michigan State University in 1912, currently maintains over 50 chapters and 4 colonies across the country. The women in the organization are distinguished by their high values for scholastic, philanthropic, and social endeavors. The Gamma Eta chapter was colonized at Pratt in the Spring of 2002.
Scholarships are granted annually to collegiate sisters from the Founders Foundation and also for educational, and leadership programs which benefit all sisters of the Theta Phi Alpha Community. The diverse demographics of our group will encourage you to expand your circle of friends…As a collective collegiate association, we ... Theta Phi Alphas can be seen prominently on campus in leadership positions through Orientation Staff, Origination, Residential Life, Student Activities, Black Alumni, Cross-Country, Shred the Gnar, NYPIRG, Up Top Players, Alianza, Tennis, The Board of Trustees, Ubiquitous, Program Board and Fashion Society. Most of the women are also honored with President’s and Dean’s List and recipients of many scholarships for their academic achievement.
Theta Phi Alpha women graduate to become successful leaders of their professions and contributors to their communities. Recent Pratt graduates have gone on to be industrious leaders in companies such as Trump Corporation, Aeropostale, Gap, Jimmyz, Rocawear, Cavali, Carolina Herrarra, and current members have interned at places such as NBC Universal Studios, Herman Miller, Switzer Architecture.
As a potential member you will be treated an respected as an initiated member and personal integritywill be never be compromised or impeded upon through hazing, as we hold a high respect for individuals and their human rights.
As a sister of Theta Phi Alpha, you will partake in both local and national philanthropies such as The House that Theta Phi Alpha Built, whose main goal is to provide necessities, such as housing and food, for the homeless. Glenmary Lay Missionary also supports sisters to donate time for camp counseling and art supplies for Camp Friendship in Appalachia every summer.
Catholic student association. This group welcomes all students for social events, as well as discussions of Catholicism and other religions.
Weekly meetings are Mondays at 8pm in the Chapel
newman@pratt.edu
Weekly meetings are Tuesdays at 8:30pm in the Chapel.
transcf@pratt.edu
Interested in community service? Want to get paid to organize community service events for the Pratt community? Then you should apply to be on next year's C-Board!
Contact valonzo5@pratt.edu for an application or if you have any questions. All applications are due April 3rd.
AIAS is a group of architecture students across the country dedicated to furthering our practice of design. Our primary cause is to network with other professionals in order to gain a better grasp of the industry of architecture, as well as the nature of collaboration between all design related disciplines. We plan tours to local architecture and design firms and also participate in the planning of career day each spring. Furthermore, we aim to provide a voice for students in the school of architecture acting as a liaison between students the faculty and administration.
Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 6:30pm Higgins Hall South, 115B outsite the cafe. Contact us At aias.pratt@gmail.com or friend us on facebook.
Firm tours to: Studios Go and DeLaCour and Ferrara
Architects, PC. Meet at either firm at 2PM.
Firm tour to Kiss + Cathcart, Architects. Meet HHC lobby 1PM. Tour at 2PM.
Limited space so please contact AIAS at aias.pratt@gmail.com if you are intertested in attending.
AIAS Annual Forum in Denver, CO. Registration due Dec.5th.
Tour of Metropolis Magazine:61 W. 23rd St.
4th Floor
New York, NY 10010. Meet at HHC lobby at 10AM
Officers:
Cody Winchester - President
cwinches@pratt.edu
Santiago Rivera - Vice President
Amelia Golini - Secretary
Adrielle Slaugh - Events Coordinator
Become a member today. Download, fillout and return the form below to the chapter president. For more information please visit:
DEC.4th
Social in Higgins "pit" 6pm.
ACMPeople is a group of students in the Arts and Cultural Management Program who are interested in furthering their experience outside the classroom. Housed at the Pratt Manhattan Campus the club's workshops and outtings are open to all Pratt students.
ComD Co-op is an organization created to enhance the curriculum in communication design outside of the classroom. Many students who join ComD Co-op, which is free to all student in ComD and those who are interested, may also choose to hold membership in AIGA at their own expense. We hope you will check out what we have to offer. comdcoop@pratt.edu
DIGIT was created to promote the and create a community among Pratt students interested in Digital Art regardless of their major. Our hope is to host workshops and activities that appeal to all students, and welcome new members.
From 2/9-2/13, C-Board members, sponsored a Healthy Messages of Love card-making project for this year's Healthy Love Week. All cards were going to be given to hospital patients, including children, at the Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
Students had four designs to choose from and over 70 cards were collected over the week.
The cards were delivered to the hospital just in time for Valentine's Day.
Special thanks to Program Board.
A Christian fellowship for Korean students as well as anyone else who wants to join.
Meets Thursdays at 8pm in the Chapel.
kcf@pratt.edu
The Jewish Student Union (JSU) caters to students from all different Jewish backgrounds. The JSU acts as both Pratt's Hillel and Chabad on Campus. Rabbi Simcha is the campus Rabbi for all the colleges of the Downtown Brooklyn Area. Being a part of the JSU means being connected to many different colleges and intercampus acitivies. Shabbat and holiday services are available at Congregation B'nai Avraham, bnaiavrahambrooklynheights.com. The JSU hosts events on campus including Shabbatons, and three annual parties celebrating Sukkot, Chanukah, and Purim as well as a Passover Seder.
The JSU meets weekly for lunch in the Pratt Chapel Tuesdays from 1-2pm, as well as Shabbat Dinner Friday night, hosted at Rabbi Simcha's home.
We encourage anyone from a Jewish background, or interested in Judaism to join our club.
Come In Person: Pratt Chapel Tuesdays 1-2pm
Email:jsu@pratt.edu or jewishrevolution@aol.com
President: Elke Reva Sudin
VP Treasurer: Michele Chava Reznik
VP Communications: Maayan Rosenzweg
Club Advisor: Rabbi Simcha Weinstein
Improv Group. If you are into improv, comedy, or just want to explore it. Join us Monday nights at 8pm in the Student Union.
Sigma Sigma Sigma exists to provide a lifelong sorority experience for women. In conjunction with the formation of this Mission, we reaffirm our commitment to the Sigma Sigma Sigma Declaration of Principles. These Principles elaborate on three basic tenets, which are the reasons for our existence as a Sisterhood. Tri-Sigma promotes a perpetual bond of friendship, develops strong womanly character, and inspires high standards of ethical conduct. Sigma Sigma Sigma is the newest sorority at Pratt Institute. In the spring of 2007, local sorority Delta Alpha Pi was absorbed by this nationally recognized sorority. While continuing to hold on to the principles and values that Delta Alpha Pi instated many years ago, the sisters decided it was time to take the next step toward growth. The sisters hold many social events on campus that provide unity in the community. By working alongside other Pratt organizations such as the Kappa Sigma fraternity, Theta Phi Alpha sorority, Pi Sigma Chi fraternity, and NYPIRG the sisters help achieve positive wholeness at Pratt Institute. The sisters strive to influence people not only on campus, but in Brooklyn as well. The sisters work with such charities and organizations such as the MS Society, Breast Cancer research, and the Elisabeth Glacier Pediatric Aids Foundation. Diversity is embraced in this community and there's no exception with Sigma Sigma Sigma. The sorority consists of women of many different locations, heritages, backgrounds, religions, and ideas. One is sure to have a unique experience with any one of the sisters. The unity of diverse cultures, customs, and circumstances creates a harmony within and outside of the sisterhood.
Cultivating an appreciation for film and exploring filmmaking. Open to all Pratt Students. Weekly viewings in Willoughby Hall 17th Floor Lounge. film@pratt.edu
The New York Public Interest Research Group is an outside organized in association with Pratt students. This campus groups works to affect social change for the environment, consumer rights, public health, and student rights issues, while teaching students advocacy skills.
Provides a forum for the advancement of juggling at Pratt and to organize events and performances within the community and New York area. jugglers@pratt.edu
Regular meetings are Tuesday nights 7-11pm in the Student Union. All are welcome.
Fashion Society meets regularly to promote the fashion industry, professional development, and plan the annual spring fashion show. fashions@pratt.edu
On October 18th, 2008 18 Pratt students traveled to P.S. 118 in the Bronx and helped revitalize the elementary school through gardening and painting murals for the kids. This was our first official event (C-Board Monthly Projects) and we were glad to see so many students support the cause.
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