Winthrop University has much to offer in the social aspect of its college experience. Since the campus’s inception, there have been over 150 organizations for all things on campus. All registered organizations have something to offer to students, from video gaming to theatre workshops.
Students interested in supporting the campus and engaging with the Rock Hill community could check out the Civic Engagement & Volunteerism organization, civic engagement opportunities sponsored by the Office of Student Activities. The office’s Volunteer and Community Service program works with the community as volunteers that partner with Rock Hill to provide co-curricular service-learning opportunities for anyone. If a student is looking for volunteer opportunities for their degree, these opportunities are worth checking out.
If students are looking to find faith on campus, one organization they might want to check out is Ratio Christi at Winthrop. The organization’s goal is to explore religion and find historical, philosophical and scientific reasons for following Jesus Christ. Meetings are held twice a week, with main meetings on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Owens G01 and “Theology Thursdays,” Thursdays at 11 a.m. in DIGS 221.
Those wanting to learn more about a popular sport should check out the Winthrop Fencing Club. The organization’s goal is to foster local interest in fencing and provide a location for students to learn and compete. Anyone interested in joining must sign up on IMLeagues and fill out the proper paperwork. Then, they can check out the club meetings, which are currently from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays in West Center 206 and on Thursdays at West Center Court 4.
If students are interested in culture on campus, then they can check out the Culture Club organization. The Culture Club is a group that wants to expose Winthrop students to various cultures from all around the world. They watch documentaries about children in Syria and even work with other clubs to put on events like the Latin Dance Night. They want to provide a social network for students interested in different cultures and assist international students in adaptation to Winthrop. Those interested in signing up can go to the club’s Instagram page @cultureclubwinthrop for more information.
Suppose a student wants to compete against other Winthrop gamers. In that case, they can check out the Winthrop Competitive Gaming Club that meets on Fridays. They compete at DIGs 221 and 223 and host gamers who compete, train and work together in friendly but fierce competition. For more information, check out the club’s Twitter @WinthropCGC.
Students can check out the Friday Arts Project if interested in becoming a great artist by experiencing the local culture.
Those looking to express themselves in the arts can check out some of the theatre organizations on Winthrop’s campus. Students who like shows like “Whose Line is it Anyway?” check out the Improv This! club, which meets on Thursdays in Johnson 103 from 10:30 p.m. to midnight.
Similarly, suppose a student wants to try performing. In that case, they can audition for some of the various theatre performances happening around campus. The next primary production will be “Spring Awakening.” Students interested in auditioning can check out some of the Winthrop arts pages on Instagram, including @fineartswinthrop and @artswinthrop, and talk to some of the arts professors in Johnson Hall.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved in their campus and find some way to have fun while working on their school work. If they want to see more of what Winthrop can offer, then check out “Eagle Engage.”
Eagle Engage is Winthrop’s club roster and has a variety of clubs and organizations students can choose from with which to get involved on campus. Over 100 clubs and organizations are currently listed on the site, so check out and sign up for an organization.
