Santa Clara University

Campus Life

Santa Clara students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities as part of their total development. The primary educational objective in supporting student activities and organizations is to foster a community that is enriched by men and women of diverse backgrounds, wherein freedom of inquiry and expression enjoys high priority.

The following sections describe various aspects of student life and services:

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Campus Ministry strives to be a leaven within the University community so that the Living God may be present to all people: students, staff, faculty, and alumni. In keeping with the Jesuit tradition of developing the whole person, and with the ideal that all of us be people for others, Campus Ministry seeks to facilitate growth in individuals and the community by its presence, programs, and services. To attain this vision, Campus Ministry offers the University community a variety of programs: liturgies and other sacramental celebrations, retreats, counseling and spiritual direction, educational forums, interfaith sharing, and Bible studies. Campus Ministry collaborates with all segments of the community in the planning and execution of its programs.

The Campus Ministry staff reflects the reality of the Church today: a team of women and men—lay, religious, and priests—who collaborate with student interns and all segments of the community in the planning and execution of our programs.

In all of this, Campus Ministry is guided by the words of the prophet Micah: “This is what the Lord asks of you, only this: to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with your God.”

STUDENT MEDIA

KSCU The mission of KSCU is to provide hands-on radio broadcasting experience to students and community members. The staff of KSCU operates all aspects of an FM radio station in accordance with SCU’s mission and goals, and Federal Communications Commission regulations. KSCU provides a wide range of leadership opportunities in a variety of areas, including music, budgeting, fundraising, promotions, management, and sports broadcasting.

The Redwood SCU’s yearbook, The Redwood, published its 105th edition in the 2009–10 academic year. It strives to maintain proper journalistic guidelines while producing an accurate and quality book for the University community. Entirely student run, with the aid of a faculty advisor, The Redwood offers paid and volunteer positions in writing, design, and photography. Students at-large are encouraged to participate by contributing to the yearbook.

Santa Clara Review A student-edited literary magazine that publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art, the Santa Clara Review is published biannually. The magazine draws on submissions from SCU students, faculty, staff, and writers outside of SCU. The Santa Clara Review is committed to the development of student literary talent, in both editorial knowledge and creative writing skills. Founded in 1869, The Santa Clara Review is a standing symbol of SCU’s commitment to the humanities, a central tenet of Jesuit education.

The Santa Clara The Santa Clara serves as an informative and entertaining newspaper. It is led by an editor-in-chief, who is supported by a managing editor, four section editors, and other writers and editors in the editorial department. A business manager and ad manager head up a complete business staff. The newspaper also has production, graphics, and photography staffs.