The Artistic-Civic League United (A-CLUe) is a community college student-led organization dedicated to fostering creativity, education, and community engagement. We provide equitable opportunities for artists and engage in leadership, charitable, educational, and scientific initiatives to benefit marginalized communities.
Mission
Our mission is to enrich the lives of community college students and the broader community by providing equitable accessibility and opportunities in the arts, games, education, and technology. We empower marginalized and disenfranchised individuals through inclusive programs, innovative projects, and community engagement, fostering creativity, personal growth, and social responsibility.
Our Programs
We offer a variety of projects and programs aimed at promoting creativity and community engagement, including:
• Free Open College Lab for Adults
• The Summer Celebration of Diversity
• Weekend Movie/Game Events
• News Broadcasting/Telejournalism Project
• Student Leadership Meetings
• Greenworks Experience Science Program
Ongoing Projects
Free Open College Lab for Adults: During Open Lab hours, we feature access to a computer laboratory of Macbook Pro laptops, virtual reality, arts & crafts, engineering tools, a 3D printer, and film & broadcasting equipment.
Summer Celebration of Diversity: An annual event that celebrates cultural diversity through performances, exhibitions, and community engagement. Born out of the Hartnell College Racial Equity Task Force, this initiative, known as Recommendation 27, was developed to promote anti-racism through campus forums and community events and combat racial inequities within the college and the broader community.
News Broadcasting/Telejournalism Project: We’re supporting a student broadcasting initiative headed by Hartnell College student, Daniel Orta. The project called the California Community College System Public Affairs Network (CCCSPAN) will provide gavel-to-gavel coverage, eyewitness news, and interviews related to community college public affairs.
Student Leadership Meetings: Once a month, we host a hybrid New Student Senate meeting, where community college students from across the state and members of the public are invited to reflect and draft resolutions to enhance the college experience and its accessibility.
The Greenworks experience: We’re currently campaigning to implement a new science program by Science Voices that involves project design, implementation, international collaboration, and a foreign exchange program, culminating in a capstone showcase. Students identify and solve local problems through science and robotic design, build robots or implement scientific experiments, and share relatable data with international cohorts through an online social media Citizen Science website. The program also includes an exchange component and a capstone showcase where students and communities present their work. The program offers accessibility to hands-on technology and skill-building.
Team
David Orta is a student at Hartnell College who majors in computer science and filmmaking. He has been involved in student advocacy at the local and state levels of student government. David brings friendly support to the Greenfield Lab and shares his passion for video games, movies, and leadership.
Daniel Orta is a student at Hartnell College majoring in computer science, filmmaking, and public policy. He enjoys video games, mathematics, and making a difference in the community.
Mario Sanchez is a student at Hartnell College majoring in agricultural technology. He enjoys video games and learning about robotics and hopes to travel to Brazil this summer to study agroecology in the Atlantic rainforest.
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