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Eastern students enjoy a broad range of on-campus experiences designed to promote academic, social, and personal development. Student Activities staff work with other offices in the Division of Student Affairs, as well as faculty and housing staff, to provide an integrated student life program.  

  • More than 90 active student clubs and organizations
  • More than 2,500 social and cultural events a year
  • Co-curricular programming
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Recreational and wellness programs
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Clubs and Organizations
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Student Government Association (SGA)
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Campus Activity Board (CAB)
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Leadership Programs
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Orientation
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Commuters
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Events
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Student Center

Student Activities News

Crowds of students and community members dance at "Willipalooza."

Video: Willipalooza rocks out on campus

 April 17, 2026

The Geissler Gymnasium transformed into a rockin’ night of music, dancing, and vendors on April 15 for “Willipalooza.” The small music festival, hosted by the student-led WECS Radio Club and Storrs-based booking company the Dog P0und, gave an estimated 300 students and community members each a free ticket to see local talent take the stage.

Watch a video of the 15th annual Olga Ezis Plunge for Hunger.

Watch: Hundreds take the Plunge for Hunger

 February 26, 2026

Hundreds of Eastern students, alumni, and Willimantic community members gathered at Philip Lauter Park in Willimantic to support community members facing food insecurity at the 15th annual Olga Ezis Plunge for Hunger on Feb. 21.

Alyssa Duffy and the Campus Activity Board staff at the closing dinner.

Student Activities takes home awards at NACA

 November 10, 2025

Staff members and student workers from Eastern’s Office of Student Activities brought home several regional awards from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) conference in Hartford, which took place Oct. 16-18.

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