Penn State Schuylkill: Clubs and Organizations

Participation in student organizations provides students with an opportunity to build connections network within the community, plan activities, and gain practical experience that complements the academic programs. New clubs can be established based on the interests of current students. If you are interested in creating a new organization, visit the Student Activities Office to pick up a “Starting an Organization” packet.

Penn State Schuylkill offers many opportunities for students to join clubs and organizations. With more than 30 organizations to choose from, all students can find something that interests them. Please contact the Office of Student Activities at 385-6246 or email the club advisor for more information.

Important Links for Student Organizations

Approved Caterers: http://guru.psu.edu/risk/caterers/

Approved Bus Charters: http://guru.psu.edu/risk/buslines/index.cfm

ANGEL: http://cms.psu.edu/

Penn State Schuylkill has more than 30 registered student organizations including:

Adult Student Organization
The Adult Student Organization supports the needs and concerns of Adult Learners. This group also plans trips and events that involve students and their families.

The Anime Club
Wes Loder, mlw2@psu.edu
The Anime Club enjoys watching Japanese animations through examining films and providing discussions.

The Alliance
Bim Angst, bxh31@psu.edu
The Gay- Straight Alliance of Penn State Schuylkill plans and promotes programs and initiatives that support a safe environment for all students.

Blue & White Society
Patty Shoener, pts11@psu.edu
The Blue & White Society is the student corps of the Alumni Society. Blue & White supports and promotes Penn State spirit by sponsoring pep rallies.

Business Society
Mary Bonawitz, mfb5@psu.edu
The Business Club provides opportunities for out-of-class involvement and networking. The club offers opportunities to gain experience in the business field as well as make contacts with responsible business leaders.

Caribbean Cultural Organation
Anne Mercuri, aem14@psu.edu
The Carbean Cultural Organization promotes the cultual structure and diversity of the Caibbean. This organzation motivates studen to become aware and acecpt other cultures.

Comunity Service Club
Jerry Cresswell, jwc6@psu.edu
The Community Service Club helps an serves the non-profit organizations and their clients in the local area around campus.

Faith Alive
Nancy Schorchinsky, nss11@psu.edu
Faith Alive provides opportunities for study and discussion of the Bible, as well as worship, prayer, fellowship, encouragement and spiritual development.

Fencing Club
John Cooper, jxc20@psu.edu
The Fencing Club provides opportunitie to learn ad practice the sport of fencing.

Choir
Mark Thomas, mpt10@psu.edu
The University Choir performs several concerts within the community, as well as on-campus during the academic year.

Cheerleaders
Jodi Staller, zjs7@psu.edu
The cheerleaders support and enhance the Penn State Varsity Schuylkill Basketball program. The Cheerleaders promote and encourage Penn State pride, leadership, integrity, honesty, academic growth, and school spirit.

Criminal Justice
Salih Haka Can, shc11@psu.edu
The Criminal Justice Club provides out-of-class experiences for students that complement their academic programs including trips, lectures, and special speakers.

Environmental & Biology Club
Darcy Medica, dlm16@psu.edu, Jack Clifford, jhc8@psu.edu
The environmental club promotes recycling and helps to lead the discussion on opportunities to improve the environment.

Fitness
Mark Abel, mra4@psu.edu
The Fitness Club promotes wellness and fitness activities, as well as sponsors special events like the Gladiator Games and Risky Business Game Show.

Future Educators Club
Barbara Lutz, byl1@psu.edu
The Future Educators Club fosters and enhances interest in the teaching profession. Students plan activities and events that provide the opportunity for students to gain insight and skills through outreach activities.

IST Club
Jeffrey Stone, jas86@psu.edu, Elinor Madigan, emm17@psu.edu
The Information, Science and Technology Club provide students with exposure to emerging technology. The club assists students in becoming aware of opportunities within the technology field.

Keystone Honor Society
Harold Aurand, hxa10@psu.edu
The Keystone Honor Society recognizes students with exemplary academic records as well as outstanding service to the community.

Library Student Advisory Board
Marianne Seiler, mxs84@psu.edu
The Library Advisory Board advises and helps promote the library programs. This group sponsors fundraisers to support and improve initiatives on campus.

Lion Ambassadors
Tracy Miller, tam38@psu.edu, Shannon Wabby, smw29@psu.edu
Lion Ambassadors assist with student recruitment and are goodwill ambassadors for Penn State. This organization plans Mr. Penn State and assists with all the Open Houses.

Martial Arts
Michael Gallis, mrg3@psu.edu
The Martial Arts Club teaches and applies different styles of martial arts. The focus of the organization is self-defense and appreciation for the various forms of martial arts.

NAACP
Peter Grahame, prg11@psu.edu
The NAACP supports awareness and understanding of all cultures and promotes social justice and equality.

Nittany Players
Cathy Fiorillo, ccf3@psu.edu
The Nittany Players, Penn State Schuylkill’s Drama Club, presents musicals, plays and attends theater workshops and events that promote understanding and involvement in theater arts.

Outdoors
The Outdoors Club sponsors trips that involve skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

Pre-Health Professonal Organization
Leah Ann Fetsko, laf16@psu.edu
The Pre-Health Professional Organization helps to further the professional, academi and social deelpment of those who re interested in the health-related carees and conduct health-realted profesional development.

Programming Board
Students can assist with planning, promoting and developing special events and programs through the Office of Student Activities. Email tjc8@psu.edu for more information.

Psychology
Charles Law, cll25@psu.edu
The Psychology Club assists students with an interest in psychology. The club develops skills that will complement the academic programs, as well as provide opportunities for networking and application of classroom theories.

Quiet Storm Step Team
Jerry Bowman, jxb25@psu.edu
The Quiet Step Team competes and performs in many activities on campus.

Radiology
Joanne Bakel, jsb166@psu.edu
The Radiology Club enhances members' education by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Religious and Philosophical Forum
Don Lindenmuth, dcl1@psu.edu
RAPF explores the interaction between Western philosophy and religion. The forum offers the opportunity for a continuous dialogue to explore basic issues in religion and philosophy.

Residence Council
The Residence Life Council represents resident students' concerns and opinions to staff, faculty and administration. The council also organizes activities for resident students. Membership is open to all students living in the Nittany Apartments.

Tennis
Oscar Ney, djn11@psu.edu
The Tennis Club provides opportunities for its members to learn, play and enjoy tennis.

The Schuylkill Times
Pam Preston, pup1@psu.edu
The Schuylkill Times is Penn State Schuylkill's student newspaper. Published throughout the year, students can gain experience in layout, photography, editing and writing skills.

Strictly Business
CeCeBoran, cmb21@psu.edu
The Dance Team performs on campus at events and pep-rallies.

United Minority Leaders
Rose Snowell, qzs2@psu.edu
UML plans and promotes activities that add value and purpose to the campus community. Annually, UML plans a fashion show, talent show, coffeehouse and Black History Month Celebration.

Student Government Association
Robin Welsh, rmw226@psu.edu
Patrick Troutman, pjt141@psu.edu
SGA consists of two branches of student government, the legislative and executive. The purpose of the SGA is to represent students’ interests and concerns to administration and to provide information and awareness for student issues. The SGA Senate consists of four committees: Multicultural Affairs, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Campus Improvement.

Anyone interested in joining the Student Organizationsand Clubs ANGEL group, please email rmw226@psu.edu to be added.