Campus Life ACTIVITIES

The Campus Activities Office directs a full schedule of cultural, wellness, arts, and topical events aimed at enriching student life on campus. Lunch hour concerts, make-overs, horoscope readings, juggling, and novelties typify activities between classes, while monthly Open Mic poetry nights, occasional music jams, and read-ins promote student self expression. Wellness and lifestyle activities include the Fitness Fair, Smoke-out, blood drives, flu shots, and personal growth focused programs. Multi-cultural events include heritage focuses on African Americans, Native Americans, and women, with special events offerings of Cinco de Mayo activities, Mariachi music, and West African dance. Current events are covered with a wide range of speakers, panels and forums. The Campus Activities office invites your ideas and participation. Please call 502-2091 for more information.

Discounted tickets and selected city and state events are available to students. PPCC also has a membership to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, making admission to the gallery and access to the art library free to students as well as offering discounts in the FAC gift shop.
Through the Campus Life Office, students can also rent lockers and reserve meeting room space in the Campus Center at the Centennial, Rampart Range, and the Downtown Studio Campuses.

PPCC has three independent sports teams. The teams compete regionally in athletics. Men’s soccer, coed karate, and women’s volleyball represent PPCC as major athletic team sports. The athletics program is housed at the Centennial Campus in the Recreation and Sports Programming Office. For information about athletic programs, team try-outs, and a schedule of team events, call 502-2555.

Limited scholarship assistance is available for eligible participants.

CAMPUS CENTER

Centennial Campus houses a Campus Center where students can relax and meet other students. This facility is “home away from home” where students can find lounge areas, meeting rooms, study space, TV and music, and billiard tables. Campus Life, Student Government, and some student club offices are also located here. Rampart Range Campus and the Downtown Studio Campus each houses student space for lounges, study areas, activities, vending machines, and
the Student Life Office.

Campus Center Hours
A-207, 208, Centennial Campus
Monday through Thursday 8:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

ID CARDS

Every PPCC student needs a photo Student Identification Card. A properly validated Student ID Card enables students to use the library to check out materials or use the computer lab or other services. It also entitles students to free or reduced admission to student plays, dances, events, and other activities. Students may obtain a Student ID Card their first semester at PPCC at the Campus Center Info Desk at Centennial Campus, the Downtown Studio Campus, or Rampart Range Campus. This ID is valid for the student’s entire career at PPCC. If the ID Card is lost, students can obtain a replacement ID for a charge. Proof of identification such as a driver’s license, photo ID, etc., is required for all new and replacement IDs. Other Photo ID’s. The Campus Life office will also produce special ID’s for nursing practicum students, Fitness Center members, etc. upon special arrangement for a nominal charge.

FITNESS CENTER

The Fitness Center is a state-of-the-art cardiovascular/weight training facility located at the Centennial Campus. The facility has computerized bicycles and treadmills; a 12-station Super Circuit; an elliptical trainer; stair-stepper; and over a dozen muscle group machines. The Fitness Center is open six days a week. To use the Fitness Center, students must enroll in either PED 110, 111, 113, 115, 116, 210, or 211 or join the Student Wellness Program.

RECREATION/SPORTS CLUBS

The Recreation and Sports Office is in the Centennial Campus gymnasium. The gymnasium is open for recreational use by students and staff. Open gym activities include basketball, volleyball, and aerobics. The recreation program includes intramural, recreational tournaments, wellness events, and outdoor equipment rentals. The office schedules/coordinates the gymnasium, track, tennis courts, and soccer field. Club sports such as skiing, basketball, volleyball, karate, soccer, billiards, cycling, and others are available. For information, call 502-2555.

Participation in Student Government is a great way to strengthen leadership skills. Student leaders work on various issues affecting students and allocate student activity fees to enhance campus life. Student Government is composed of the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer; 12 senators; and a State Student Advisory Council representative.

Elections for senate seats are held during fall term. The executive officers are elected during spring term. All elections are now done via an online ballot, watch your student e-mail accounts for information.

Over 20 active student clubs and organizations are available on campus. Some are active relative to an academic/professional area such as Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), Student Colorado Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (SCRID), Nurses Organization (PPCCANS), Journalism Club, etc. Others are related to activities/interests such as basketball, skiing, dance appreciation, etc. Still others are active along multicultural/ethnic interest lines, such as Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.), Pride Alliance (GLBTA), Black Student Union, etc. Involvement in clubs and organizations is a great way to meet students, to learn and practice leadership skills, and to gain a sense of belonging and loyalty to PPCC. Please see the Student Guide publication called “The Nobody Told Me Book,” or visit the Campus Life Office on any campus for more information about how to get involved with clubs and organizations.

Campus Life Office Hours
A-210, Centennial Campus
Monday, Tuesday 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Wednesday, Thursday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Friday 8:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

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