Clubs and organizations


 
Organization Name Description
Accounting Club Helps promote Behrend's accounting program
Alpha Phi Omega National co-ed service fraternity based on the principles of scouting
Alpha Sigma Alpha A national service and social sorority.  The sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha hold fund-raisers throughout the year to raise money for their national philanthropy projects.
Alpha Sigma Tau A national social sorority. Among their activities, the sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau commit their personal time to Adopt-A-Highway.
Amnesty International An independent world-wide movement working impartially for the release of all prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for political prisoners, and abolition of torture and executions.
APICS (inactive) An international organization focusing on networking between local businesses and students involved in all levels of management.
Art Club Draws fellow artists from the Behrend community to create a rich environment to build on distinct and creative thoughts and expressions.
Asian Student Organization A support group for Asian students on campus
Assoc. for Computing Machinery (inactive) Promotes an increased knowledge of & greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management, & applications of modern computing
Association for Black Collegians Promotes multi-culturalism and ethnic awareness on campus
Association For Women in Communications A professional and international organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines.
Astronomy Club Uses the observatory on campus and promotes interest in astronomy
Auto Club Brings together students who have an interest in automobiles and/or a future in the automotive industry
Ballroom Dancers The Ballroom Dancers promote participation in ballroom dancing with the University and surrounding community as well as provide opportunity for instruction.
Beacon The weekly student newspaper at Behrend
Beta Beta Beta Honor Society for biology students
Biology Club Seeks to broaden members' knowledge of biology and related fields
Chemistry Club Exposes members to the field of chemistry
Chess Club Provides opportunity for members to advance in the game of chess, through club play and tournaments
College Republicans Dedicated to furthering Republican principles & providing a voice for Republican students, faculty, & staff
Commuter Council Functions as the primary advocate for off-campus students to the University and to SGA
Delta Chi An international social fraternity
Delta Sigma Pi An international business fraternity for men and women
Fantasy Gamers Club Students practicing role playing games and fantasy or collectable card games
Financial Management Association Assist in the professional, educational, and social development of college students' interested in finance, banking, & investments
Gospel Choir  "Ultimate Praise"-a variety of different backgrounds coming together to perform at Behrend, churches, universities
History Club (inactive) Aims to broaden students' knowledge of history & serves as a resource for those interested in careers in history
Hockey Club Members of the WPCHA Hockey League, the Behrend Hockey club competes against other college Hockey clubs
Human Relations Programming Council HRPC's primary objective is to provide learning experiences that integrate communication skills with the issues of racism, sexism, prejudice, etc., to promote a change in attitudes and behavior.
IEEE Exposes members to various aspects of electrical engineering and electronics
Interfraternity Council The governing body of all social fraternities
International Student Organization Promotes cultural awareness through programming for the student body, with foreign students sharing cultural experiences, differences, and background.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Develops an interdenominational Christian fellowship on campus
Irish American Society An organization that strives to educate students, faculty, staff, and the community about the culture and history of the Irish people and Ireland.
Jazz Band Club To support, enhance, and promote large instrumental ensembles and activities both on and off campus
Joint Residence Council JRC is the governing body and primary advocate to the University and SGA for resident students.
Kappa Delta Rho A fraternity that recognizes the need for scholastic achievement, intellectual honesty, community service, and personal and group fiscal responsibility.
Lacrosse Club Offers Behrend students the opportunity to play recreational lacrosse. Officially recognized by the National Collegiate Lacrosse League.
Lambda Sigma National honor society for sophomores who are elected into membership
Lion Ambassadors Promotes Behrend spirit among students, alumni, and friends of the University
Lion Entertainment Board Plans and implements events that serve the cultural, educational, recreational, and social interests of the Behrend community
Martial Arts Club Promotes skill development in the art of self defense
Marketing Club Affiliated with the American Marketing Association (AMA), we provide students with the opportunity to expand their resumes and display their creative marketing attributes.  Members can join AMA and attend regional and national conferences, including the annual Collegiate Case Competition, which is held every year where collegiate chapters of AMA create a marketing plan for the sponsoring corporation and present them to their executives
Matchbox Players Seeks to develop a general appreciation of theatrical performances and production
Math Club Brings students together who have a common interest in math
Mechanical Engineering Club Provides members with academic support and various perspectives of the mechanical engineering field
Midnight Bingo Board MBB provides an opportunity for students to build leadership skills while providing service to the campus in the form of student life events.  The primary event is Midnight Bingo, but it also hosts the Behrend Game Show Series and charity fund raising events.
MIS Club Fosters computer awareness and career preparation in computer-related fields
Multicultural Council Coordinating council for ASO, ABC, HRPC, IAS, ISO, OLAS, NSBE, Trigon, RASO, and Women Today.  The Council has been instrumental in planning The Harambee dinner,  an annual event promoting unity, which is open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Music Society Through the Behrend Choir, promotes choral music on campus and abroad
National Society of Black Engineers Provides a supportive environment for Black engineers
Newman Association A Catholic-based student organization which seeks to bring students close to each other and to God
Omicron Delta Kappa National honor society for juniors and seniors
Ophelia Advisory Council (OAC) A service organization that works with teenagers and young adults through mentoring programs and othe campus and community activities.
Organization of African Students Introduces and promotes the diverse African culture.
Organization of Latin American Students Promotes unity among Hispanic students and enhances their culture
Outdoors Club The purpose of this club is to organize outings in various recreational activities such as snow skiing, rock climbing, camping, hiking, canoeing, biking, and any other outdoors interests.
Panhellenic Council The governing body of all social sororities
Psi Chi National honor society for psychology students
Psychology Club Seeks to expand knowledge and interest of psychology and related fields
Reality Check Coordinates service learning projects which are open to all students, faculty, and staff at Behrend
Returning Adult Student Organization (RASO) Involved in furthering the programs, resources, and support for returning adult students
Roundtable Society Offers literary  programming and student support.  The Roundtable sponsors Cold Turkey, Dubious Taste, and gives support to student organizations that hold literary events.
Sailing Club Educates members in the sport of sailing, and organizes events for members and the student body to use the sailboat donated to Behrend by the Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies, as well as other sailing equipment.
Sigma Tau Gamma A national service and social fraternity
Society of Automotive Engineers Brings students together who have a common interest in automotive engineering
Society of Physics Students Provides opportunity for student to meet and discuss physics and other related topics
Society of Undergraduate Economists An academic organization that furthers the understanding of the business community with an emphasis on economics
Society of Women Engineers Designed to inform the general public of the qualifications of engineers and the opportunities available to them
Spanish Club The club offers the opportunity to continue speaking Spanish outside the classroom, to build friendships through social activities and to experience Spanish culture. Open to all students regardless of level of Spanish speaking ability.
Student Government Association The governing body of the student population and all student clubs/organizations of campus
Tau Kappa Epsilon A national service and social fraternity
Theta Phi Alpha A national and social sorority
Trigon An organization serving gay, lesbian, and bisexual students and faculty and their allies.  This organization strives to make homosexuality and bisexuality more acceptable, and is both a support and social group.
Volleyball Club Offers the students the opportunity to participate in intercollegiate volleyball.
Women Today A support group dedicated to the education, growth, and awareness concerning the issues of women
Yoga and Meditation Club Seeks to educate, instruct, and guide the students, faculty and staff at Penn State Behrend in the practice of yoga and meditation
Young Democrats Dedicated to providing an open platform for democrats to debate their issues as well as educate people under other political affiliations
Zeta Beta Tau A national service and social fraternity

 

 


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