The University offers diverse opportunities for participation in extracurricular activities and encourages the development of student-interest groups and activities. The Office of Student Activities coordinates all campus activities and organizational programs, maintains a complete schedule of activities, and is responsible for general management of the University Commons.
Ambassadors
Black History Month
Campus Activity Board
CLOVE
Clubs and Organizations
Forensics Team - Speech and Debate
Homecoming
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Argonauts compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Gulf South Conference. Championship playoff opportunities are provided in each sport. Each team plays a full schedule of competition with schools throughout the southeastern United States, and many institutions from the midwestern and eastern sections of the country visit UWF in the spring.
The University sports facilities include a field house (3,000 capacity), twelve lighted tennis courts, a lighted baseball park (1,500 capacity), two lighted softball fields (800 capacity), and a lighted polyurethane track which encircles the varsity soccer field (800 capacity).
Leadership Development Programs
Mentors
Music Activities
Recreation and Sports Services
The intramural sports program provides competition and recreational activities including team, individual, dual, and co-recreational sports events. More than 50 events-basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, special events, turkey trot, volleyball-are offered annually.
The sports club program provides specialized sports instruction and extramural competition. Established clubs include Aikido, Badminton, Cheerleading, Dance, Fencing, Goju Karate, Kenpo Karate, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Scuba, Men's and Women's Soccer, Sports Officials Association, Swim, Men's and Women's Volleyball, and Water Ski.
The University pool is an Olympic-size, solar-heated natatorium complete with a whirlpool and dry sauna. A hydraulic lift and an easy ladder facilitate use by physically challenged individuals. Swim lessons, water aerobics classes, and advanced courses in Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor are offered throughout the year. Scuba instruction is also available.
The Fitness Center, located at the south end of the Field House, has machines as well as free weights. The Center includes equipment by Body Masters, Life Fitness, Paramount, StairMaster, and Universal. Fitness supervisors are available to design a workout program to fit individual needs.
The open recreation program allows access to and checkout of sports and recreational equipment. Upon presentation of a valid Nautilus Card, students, faculty, and staff may utilize equipment.
Residence Hall Association
Student Government Association
Student Publication
Theatre
The UWF Student Alumni Ambassadors serve as the official hosts and hostesses of UWF. They are student leaders volunteering their time for special campus and community activities. Ambassadors are selected by the University president and are asked to assist with dignitary visits, campus tours, recruiting trips, alumni programs, annual fund activities, and other similar events. The ambassadors wear green UWF blazers and official name badges.
Black History Month is celebrated throughout the month of February to highlight achievements and contributions of African Americans. The University community celebrates Black history with a variety of programs such as educational and historical lectures, performing artists, plays, and oratorical contests. All programs are open to the public.
The Campus Activity Board presents a variety of entertainment, cultural, recreational, and educational events for the University community. The funded programs organized by the students include performing arts, film series, contemporary music and comedy, special events, and leadership training. Programs are open to UWF students, University personnel, and the Pensacola community.
The Center for Learning Through Organized Volunteer Efforts (CLOVE) is the campus volunteer placement office. CLOVE places interested students in various nonprofit agencies in the community. Students can gather intern-like experience as they work in career-related positions. At the end of each semester students can have their community service hours added to their transcripts. Students who are active in volunteerism in the community should contact the CLOVE office and register their hours. All types of work is available: psychology, art, environmental science, education, communication, criminal justice, social work, and much more.
Involvement in extracurricular activities is a vital part of student life at The University of West Florida. The University officially registers nearly 100 student organizations in six categories: special interests, academic interests, professional societies, religious organizations, Greek life (fraternities and sororities), and honor societies. These clubs and organizations extend learning from the classroom into real-life situations as students learn to plan events, develop budgets, promote activities, and manage other people through delegation. The Office of Student Activities maintains the official roster of all registered student organizations.
The University's Forensics Team has a strong history of success. The team travels to colleges and universities across the southeast United States and competes in public speaking, debate, and interpretation events. Students do not need any past experience but those with an interest in mock trial or theatre are encouraged to join. The team competes four to six times a semester and travels to national tournaments.
Homecoming has become an exciting fall tradition, centered around UWF's outstanding soccer team. Homecoming involves a variety of activities from recreation to entertainment to spirit.
The intercollegiate athletic program comprises competitive teams in eleven sports. UWF fields men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis; and women's teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, and tennis.
The Office of Student Activities in conjunction with the Campus Activity Board provides a number of student leadership development programs. Programs are available to serve the needs of all students regardless of leadership experience. Sessions include leadership styles, team building, program planning, communication skills, and organizational skills. Leadership development programs are open to all students at no cost.
University Mentors work as peer advisors to incoming lower-division students during orientation and throughout the fall semester. They help new students get acquainted with the University, provide a support base that eases adjustment, augment information provided by advisors, and refer students to appropriate University services.
Music at the University of West Florida is housed in the $9 million Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, which includes classrooms, practice studios, a multipurpose rehearsal hall, and a music performance hall. The Department sponsors an annual chamber music series which brings an array of internationally known artists and ensembles to the campus. Student musical groups include the Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, University Singers, Show Choir, Gospel Choir, and the UWF Opera Workshop. All concerts sponsored by the Department are free to UWF students.
The Department of Recreation and Sports Services provides leisure activities for students, faculty, and staff. There are five programs: aquatics, fitness, intramural sports, open recreation, and sports clubs.
The Residence Hall Association, better known as "RHA," consists of students selected by their peers to represent them. The purpose of the RHA is to promote a favorable environment for study, relaxation, and community living for resident students. All residents are eligible to be elected as a Residence Hall Association officer or representative position. Residence hall representatives are responsible for seeking out the ideas, concerns, and needs of the people in their building, and for speaking on their behalf at the RHA meetings.
Student government associations at the main campus, extension campus, and centers are elected by the student body. The purposes of the student government associations are: to allow students to participate in the decision-making processes of the University, to consider and make recommendations on all phases of student life, and to serve as the principal forum for discussion of matters of broad concern to students.
The Voyager is the official University student newspaper. Serving as a principal medium for dissemination of news, information, and opinions, the newspaper is distributed at no cost to students, faculty, and staff.
All students are eligible and encouraged to participate in a varied season of full-scale productions given by the University Theatre for the entertainment and cultural advancement of the student body and neighboring communities. University students are given many opportunities for artistic growth and expression in all phases of stage production. The theatre program includes performances at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage and Studio Theatres, the summer New Voices productions, and special productions in which professional guest artists perform with students.
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