Activities

Immerse yourself in campus life - join a club and get involved.

Campus: West Des Moines
Advisor:

​Chris Sinclair

The Animation Club is for students interested in and enthusiastic about animation. Students get together and share their enthusiasm and love for animation through discussions, exercises, drawing sessions, and workshops led by an instructor (or) student leader. 

Campus: West Des Moines
Advisor:

Kayla Lucht OR clubwest@dmacc.edu​

As a member of Club West, you will be right in the heart of all the activities at DMACC West campus! You will gain skills such as hands-on leadership, team-building, goal setting, communicating to get results, budget management, and time management as you plan and host events on campus! Club West is a great opportunity to significantly build your resume and even earn FREE college credit! It’s never too late to join in on the fun! Get involved on campus today!

Keep an eye out for details about the West Campus putt-putt tournament, discount movie tickets, and other future Club West events...

Club West is very active at West Campus and sponsors many activities. At the beginning of each semester, the club sponsors a "Welcome Back Fest" which includes food and music in the Ellipse. In September there is an I-Cubs outing, golfing and the popular Constitution Day events. October is Mental Health Awareness month and the club sponsors the speakers and events. For Halloween, West Campus has a costume contest and pumpkin pie feed. The holiday time is busy for Club West as they sponsor four families for Thanksgiving and for Christmas. In January, February and March the club sponsors outings to Sleepy Hollow for Skiing and tubing, Hockey and Basketball games at Wells Fargo arena and bowling. February is Black History Month and there are several opportunities for "lunch and learn" activities. When the weather gets warm in the spring, Club West sponsors a golf outing, sand volleyball, disk golf and a horseshoes tournament.

Club West meets the second and fourth Wednesdays at West Campus. For more information regarding Club West, please contact Club West Advisor Kayla Lucht at clubwest@dmacc.edu​​ or (515) 633-2452. We hope you enjoy our sponsored events!

QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE COUNCIL

  1. Must be a Des Moines Area Community College student with a paid activity fee.
  2. Must be an West Campus student with a 2.3 cumulative grade point average, or a first semester West Campus student. If attending more than one DMACC campus, you are eligible to serve on the Student Activities Council where the majority of your classes are held.
  3. Must be carrying at least 4 semester hours of credit coursework fall and/or spring semester; 2 semester hours summer term.
  4. Must not be under disciplinary action.

Have fun! Get involved with Club West today! 

Campus: West Des Moines
Advisor:

​Ann McBee​

This group provides encouragement and opportunities for growth and development in all kinds of creative writing. During meetings, we read/write/set goals, come up with ideas for creative writing, learn skills in creative writing, and share our work with peers. Contact advisor Ann McBee for more information!

Campus: West Des Moines
Advisor:

Jill Friestad-Tate​

A faith-based group seeking to build deep friendships as we live out the love we have received from Christ. Contact advisor Jill Friestad-Tate for more information! Everyone of all faiths are welcome to attend and the discussions are meaningful and enlightening. Members share their personal experiences, their faith, and their struggles in a hope of finding comfort, answers, and empathy. The group shares prayer requests and information about how to connect locally and online to Christian resources.

Campus: West Des Moines
Advisor:

Joe Hanson - (515) 248-7228

Build a portfolio of achievements to complement your academic experience. Demonstrate your ability to apply your learning in real-world scenarios. Serve in a leadership position for the largest collegiate business student organization in the world. Participate in professional competitive events against college students from across the state and nation. Develop leadership, communication, and networking skills while you interact with other likeminded professionals at the local, state, and national level. Don’t let this incredible opportunity pass you by—join FBLAL today!
Current Students

Campus: Ames; Ankeny; Boone; Carroll; Newton; Perry; Urban; Southridge; West Des Moines
Advisor:

​Bethany Sweeney, LGBTQAffinity@dmacc.edu​

The LGBTQ+ Affinity Group is open to all DMACC employees and students. The group meets the 4th Friday of each month at noon on Zoom. Anyone who is interested in participating in a meeting or getting more information can reach out through email to LGBTQAffinity@dmacc.edu.

Campus: West Des Moines
Advisor:

​Jessica Thistle​

A national honor society for 2-year college students with a 3.5 GPA or higher that provides an opportunity to develop leadership skills! Scholarship opportunities galore! 

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

The PTK Beta Mu Tau chapter at West Campus meets monthly on Wednesdays (members receive details via email).

Interested in transfer scholarships?

Iowa Region's PTK website

Campus: West Des Moines
Advisor:

​Kristina Walkup

Although not a club, each month there will be an informational session to learn how you can get involved in a PAID research summer program! Contact advisor Kristina Walkup for more information!