Student Organizations and Clubs
All 'Bout Children (ABC)
Adviser: Tracy Craker
Club activities: We have been limited by COVID. Typically, we have stress relief/social gatherings, promote Early Childhood Education with advocacy efforts and attend a state conference.
Club Officers: Bridget Gunther and Katelyn Schmitz
Club meetings: Once a month, varies by term
Alliance for Equality
Adviser: Leah Durnin-Hoover
Not an active club for 2021-2022
ASHRAE/HVAC
Adviser: Michael Stewart
Not an active club for 2021-2022
Biomedical Electronics
Adviser: Lilly Kosir
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Criminal Justice
Adviser: Mike Earll
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
CRU
Adviser: Eddie Hale
Cru is a campus ministry where we reach college students on all levels of life to create a spiritual connection. We create bible studies at our campus and come together as one to share, spread, and talk about God. We have game nights, worship nights and fellowship days and nights just to talk about our lives and create friendships!
Club Leaders: Kimberly Rushlow, Carmel Larson, Dillion Allard, Josiah Flood, and Andrew Lettner
Meetings: Bible Studies are once a week every Wednesdays. We also have worship nights joined with UWL campus every Thursday at 8. Leaders meet on Mondays. and then once a month we have a big gathering just for ALL the leaders.
Coulee Region Architecture
Advisor: Pete Zirbel
Explore the world of architecture and design while collaborating with Western Tech and coulee region communities.
Club Leaders: Tyler R, Will M, Josh I, Joshua S
Club Activities: The Coulee Region Architecture Club partakes in design contests, community fundraisers, educational fieldtrips, campus events, and conversations with local builders and tradesmen.
Club Meetings: 1 to 2 meetings per month
Coulee Region Creation/Mechanical Design
Alex Bahl & Matthew Sierra
Not an active club for 2021-2022
DECA
Advisers: Dave Wignes & Ray Slattery
Club info not available
Electromechanical & Automation
Adviser: Randal Hytry
Not an active club for 2021-2022
EMS
Adviser: Tim Kolonick
No information available at this time.
E-Sports
Advisor: Dustin Schultz
No information at this time
Fine Arts
Adviser: Lisa Heise and Pam Solberg
Anything pertaining to the arts, we are all about!
Club Leader: Jacob Boudreau
Club Activities: Halloween Pumpkin Carving, Blackout Poetry Night, and Valentine's Day Friendship Bracelets and Card-making.
Club Meetings: Every other Wednesday during open hour (meeting times may vary)
Fire Fighters
Adviser: Robert Smith
Not an active club for 2021-2022
Foods Club
Advisers: Deb Klug, Margaret Nineman & Jean Ahrens
The Foods Club provides opportunities to explore the food industry through activities, field trips, and guest lectures. The club is open to all students at Western Technical College interested in enrichment through the study of food.
Club Leaders: Jaron Thompson, President
Xue Xiong, Vice President
Mike Cade, Secretary
Nate Schooley, TreasurerClub Activities: Recent activities include tours of unique industry kitchens, restaurant dining, overnight travel to food destinations, Thanksgiving pie fundraiser, and additional scholarship opportunities.
Club Meetings: The Foods Club meets twice a month on Wednesdays during open hour, or more frequently as needed during fundraisers or activities.
Foundation of Teacher Education
Adviser: Shelley Bauer
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Green Energy Efficiency
Adviser: Josh Vandeberg
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Graphics Club
Adviser: Ken Hey
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
HIT/MCS
Adviser: Susan Summerfield
[Start with full name] Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Human Service
Advisers: Keith Lease & Ann Lichliter
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Landscape Horticulture
Adviser: David Lein
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Medical Lab Technician Club (MLT Club)
Advisers: Kari Christenson & LeeAnne Schwan
The MLT Club at Western Technical College creates an educational environment that promotes professionalism and learning among Health Occupation students pursuing a Medical Lab Technician career. Our club hosts speakers from various hospitals and clinics within our region to address the needs of those organizations in relation to MLT career opportunities. Shared with our members are tips on information to include within your resume and cover letter with the goal of highlighting your educational achievements through the lectures, labs, and clinical rotations you experience. MLT Club has been involved in many activities including River Watch, blood drives, club fundraising, and career preparation presentations. An additional activity our members experience includes attending the ASCLS-WI Conference during the second year of studies.
Club Officers: Ryan Myers - President
Al Yanacheck - Vice President
Griffin Gunderson - Treasurer
Robyn Cernak - SecretaryClub Meetings: Once per month (second Monday)
Multicultural
Adviser: Terrelle Wilson
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Professional Agricultural Students
Adviser: Dona Goede
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Phi theta Kappa
Advisers: Linda Duffy
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honor society available to Western students. Click the link below for more info!
Respiratory Therapy Club
Advisers: Kathy Nelson & Franz Schuttenhelm
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
SHRM
Advisers: Mabel Gehrett & Lori Olson
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Skills USA Auto
Advisers: Doug Thesing, Brian Kanable, & Phil Solberg
Club description goes here. Get info on goals, purpose, etc.
Skills USA Welding
Advisers: Art Karbowski
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Student Nursing Association
Adviser: Stacy Rice
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Student Occupational Therapy Assoc.
Adviser: Lori Krammer
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Study Abroad
Adviser: Linda Duffy
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Western Dungeons and Technical Dragons
Adviser: John Heath
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The Golf Club
Advisor: Eric Jacobson
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Join a Club
Find your niche
This is one of the simplest ways to get involved on campus. There are over 30 + student organizations and clubs that you can choose from. You can start by joining a club, perhaps taking a leadership role as an executive officer or serving as a club representative at General Assembly meetings. For more information about each specific club contact the advisor(s) listed below or the Student Life Office. By joining one of our many clubs, you will be able to find your place on campus and be part of a community.
Resources for Student Orgs and Clubs
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Fundraising Form
For every club, student organization, student or class project that involves fundraising or working with or for the community, specific guidelines need to be followed. This must be filled out prior to the fundraiser.
Volunteer Opportunities
Western uses Ugetconnected to share information about volunteer opportunities in our community. This is a great resource if your club is looking to do some volunteering
Activity grants
Activity grant form. Must be open to all students or be a community service activity that all students can take part in.
Operation River Watch
Sign up to volunteer for Operation River Watch. This is a great way to help earn money for your club while helping your community.
Committee Participation
Clubs who have a member sit on a committee are eligible to earn up to $100 in travel funding based on the attendance of the member. To join a committee as a club member, reach out to Ge vang (linked below) with your name, club, contact information, and what committee you would like to join.