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| <h1 align="center"><i>Student Activities</i></h1> | |
| <p><b><i>Mission</i></b> </p> | |
| <p>The mission of the activities department of Sheldon Jackson | |
| College is to provide, safe, educational and fun programs to | |
| develop community and unity on campus within the mission | |
| statement of Sheldon Jackson College. The activities department | |
| works closely with outdoor recreation classes, campus ministry | |
| and the Office of Residence Life to provide a well rounded array | |
| of things to do both indoors and outdoors.</p> | |
| <p>Participation in campus activities is always fully encouraged | |
| and any suggestions students have are taken seriously and | |
| frequently result in new activities. The education which students | |
| receive in both academics and activities at Sheldon Jackson | |
| College will prepare them for the adventure of a lifetime. </p> | |
| <p>The activities program at Sheldon Jackson College is made up | |
| of three primary components: outdoor recreation, intramural | |
| sports, and social\educational programs. Typically, the following | |
| kinds of activities are offered.</p> | |
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| <b><i>Outdoor Recreation</i></b> </p> | |
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| <li>Backpacking and camping are readily available activities, | |
| using trails within easy access from campus which lead | |
| into the Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate | |
| rainforest in North America.</li> | |
| <li>Sitka Sound and the surrounding coastal waters are home | |
| to myriad wildlife: whales, seals, Stellar sea-lions, | |
| otters, and much more.</li> | |
| <li>Kayaking or sightseeing trips on the water are a great | |
| way to relax and enjoy the beauty of Southeast Alaska. </li> | |
| <li>Mountain biking is popular in Sitka, and the Forest | |
| Service is currently working on developing some trails in | |
| the area. </li> | |
| <li>Scuba diving is also a popular activity in the area. | |
| Certification is available in Sitka.</li> | |
| <li>Sitka's waters are also a great place for deep sea, fly | |
| and sport fishing. </li> | |
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| <p><b><i>Intramural Program</i></b> </p> | |
| <p>The intramural programs at Sheldon Jackson range from quick | |
| pick-up games to elaborate tournaments in a number of sports like | |
| basketball and volleyball, and even ping pong. </p> | |
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| <li>Basketball is a one of the most popular sports on campus, | |
| and the college hosts a number of different local | |
| tournaments throughout each year.</li> | |
| <li>Both indoor and outdoor soccer are played throughout the | |
| year at S.J.</li> | |
| <li>The Hames Physical Education facility has two racquetball | |
| courts. </li> | |
| <li>A full length frisbee golf course has been plotted by | |
| students and both golf and ultimate frisbee are played | |
| regularly on campus.</li> | |
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| <p><b><i>Social/educational Programs</i></b></p> | |
| <p>There are more to the activities at Sheldon Jackson than just | |
| fun and games. Student clubs, campus ministry, residence life | |
| staff, and the director of activities offer a wide array of | |
| activities which provide something for everyone: </p> | |
| <ul> | |
| <li>Quilting and craft work</li> | |
| <li>Chess tournaments</li> | |
| <li>Casino nights</li> | |
| <li>Dances</li> | |
| <li>Live musical performances</li> | |
| <li>Film festivals</li> | |
| <li>Cultural events such as Native carving demonstrations, | |
| traditional storytelling techniques, and Alaska Native | |
| dancing</li> | |
| </ul> | |
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| <p><b><i>Getting involved in outdoor recreation</i></b></p> | |
| <p>Students have the potential through student activities to gain | |
| on-the-job training in outdoor recreation techniques as a student | |
| guide. Eligibility hinges on experience and requires at least one | |
| semester as a full-time student at Sheldon Jackson College. </p> | |
| <p><b><i>Getting involved in activities</i></b> </p> | |
| <p>The Associated Student Body of Sheldon Jackson College has a | |
| position of Vice President of Student Activities which provides | |
| experience in governmental affairs, management and event | |
| planning. </p> | |
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