The Chamber Singers is a 12-voice ensemble selected by audition during the first week of classes each fall. Students are selected on the basis of their vocal and sight-reading skills. The group performs both on and off-campus. The purpose of CEC is to instill in its members a dedication to challenged persons through participation in voluntary service programs and to help students develop professional attitudes and good interpersonal relationships. Members work toward providing leadership as future teachers committed to the education and advocacy for children, youth and adults with mental and physical challenges.
Members participate in state and national conferences, and organize local activities.
The club is affiliated with Pugwash, a national student organization devoted to environmental causes. Activities like recycling, a fundraiser, an earth-awareness concert and field activities are planned. All interested students are welcome to join. The Graduate Student Council, established in 1983 and is active in addressing and articulating the concerns of graduate students within the degree programs and related to the graduate education process as a whole. The Council has membership from all the departments of study within the Graduate School.