Looking for ways to get involved at the Allstate Campus? I’m excited to tell you about two of our clubs, both excellent opportunities to increase your academic success and become an integral part of our campus community.
Book ‘Em: The Allstate Library Club
What is it?
A chance to host cool events in the Allstate Library and hang out with fun people.
Sometimes you need a break from the pressure of homework and exams. That’s where we come in. Many of our events are geared towards helping students feel refreshed and ready to tackle their next project. For example:
- Visits with dogs from Therapy Dogs International
- Presentations on stress-relief from The National University of Health Sciences
Therapy Dogs International (TDI) Chapter 256 led by April Dennis - Tips from psychologists on how to manage anxiety during tests.
Other events are a chance to have fun in-between classes, like game nights or pizza parties. One of my favorite events took place in November, when we hosted our first-ever poetry night with James E. Tokley, the poet laureate of Tampa and Hillsborough County. What should our next event be? Join the club and help us decide!
Who do you contact?
If you’re a currently enrolled student interested in joining, please contact us at 727-341-4486 or email at Young.Emily@spcollege.edu.
When does it meet?
Book ‘Em will meet approximately once a month (time and place to be determined) to discuss event ideas and plan the next party. We’d love your help in making the library an even more welcoming and fun place for our students!
What is MAX?
MAX is short for Men Achieving eXcellence. According to the club’s page, it helps men:
- Graduate from college
- Find jobs in their field
- Enjoy positive experiences
- Develop friendships with students and mentors
“MAX is a viable club because often young men find themselves facing challenges and they are left to feel as if they are alone, in a vacuum,” explains Instructor Michael Hughes. “MAX provides a setting for young male students to meet and discuss these issues with peers that may be experiencing the same issues. Often, valid resources and resolutions are identified that can be of assistance to club participants. Lastly, it can provide members with an outlet to be of service to others. Sometimes helping someone else gives us a better appreciation of our circumstances.”
As an example of service to the community, Hughes added that “the Allstate Campus MAX Club has . . . participated in Community Events for the MLK Day of Service Event in past years.”
Who do you contact?
The Allstate Center’s faculty coordinator for MAX is Michael Hughes. You can contact him at:
- Hughes.Michael@spcollege.edu
- 727-341-4146
When does it meet?
Meetings will start in January, place and time to be determined. Both recruits and academic students are welcome to attend.