Student Groups



Kenapocomoco Coalition:

Kenapocomoco Coalition is an informal group of students that meets on Monday evenings to discuss social, environmental, political and other issues of conscience, share announcements, and plan action. Guest speakers, videos, debates and discussions focus on campus, national and international issues. The coalition is organized through the Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Program at Manchester. Participants work closely with the College chapter of Amnesty International, Manchester College Environmental Group and the local Fellowship of Reconciliation in North Manchester.

There is no formal membership in Kenapoc (pronounced “Keenapoke”). Meetings are held on Monday evenings, 9 p.m., at 702 East Ninth Street (Ninth and Ruse, just two scenic blocks from campus). Programs are listed monthly in the Kenapocomoco Newsnotes, distributed to students on request, and posted on the information board at A216. Contact may be made through the Peace Studies Office, CU206, (x4151).



Manchester Students Against Sweatshops (MSAS):

MSAS is a group of students and faculty working with the global anti-sweatshop movement. Past activities have included leafleting and demonstrations at stores that sell clothing made in sweatshops, a fashion show highlighting sweat-free clothing and letter-writing campaigns on behalf of workers in sweatshops. MSAS meets about once a month and communicates mainly by email. Contact the Office of Student Activities (x5029) for more information.


Amnesty International:

Amnesty International is a human rights organization that works to free prisoners of conscience (those imprisoned for their nonviolent struggles against injustice) around the globe. AI’s primary tool is letter-writing on behalf of prisoners of conscience. These letters help expose brutal actions such as the imprisonment, tor­ture and murder of those struggling for peace and justice. Manchester College’s AI does more than write letters, however. Its activities include sponsoring speakers, coffeehouses, concerts, films and other forms of awareness-raising. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities (x5029).


United Sexualities:

The United Sexualities organization exists with the intention of providing visible, tangible support for straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered members of the community. The organization meets once a week in a non-threatening space for members. All correspondence is through e-mail (using an MCOUnitedsexualities distribution list).

Anyone interested in more information may contact the United Sexualities advisor, Professor Marcia Benjamin (x5352).

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