Gamma Sigma Epsilon (GSE) is a national chemistry honor society founded in 1919 at Davidson College. The purpose of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, as summed up by one of its founding fathers, Malcolm Ray Doubles, was to unite those with a high scholastic grade in Chemistry, in Class A colleges, in order to foster a more comprehensive and cooperative study of that great branch of Science and its immediately allied studies. Today, there are over forty active chapters throughout the United States. Rho Xi, the chapter at Cedar Crest College, was established in 2011. GSE recognizes outstanding students demonstrating exceptional ability and interest in the field of chemistry. It also aims to promote professionalism and scholarship in chemistry and the general welfare of its members. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Gamma Sigma Epsilon officers are: President - Susanna Ogozaly; Vice President - Amanda Childs; Secretary - Sarah Lighthart; Treasurer - Victoria Ngo; Sergeant-At-Arms - Shannon McGee; Advisor - Lindsey Welch.

The Cedar Crest College Forensic Science Student Organization acquaints students with the field of Forensic Science. The group brings speakers to the annual Cedar Crest College Forensic Science Symposium and plans other events on specific topics for interested students. Areas of special interest include opportunities for attendance at professional meetings, conferences and workshops and information on internships, graduate school and employment in the field. 2017-18 Forensic Science Student Organization officers are: President - Kristen Payes; Vice President - Gabrielle DiPaola; Secretary - Martha Arredondo; Treasurer - Victoria Ngo; Symposium Chair - Emily Dianese; Advisor - Janine Kishbaugh.

The Cedar Crest College Education Club is open to all students regardless of their major. This club organizes fundraisers and participates in community service events held in local schools. The Education Club meets weekly to discuss various educational topics and provides opportunities for members to meet with others interested in the field of education. 2017-18 Education Club officers are: President - Jasmyn Strohl Davis; Vice President - Elizabeth Kaiser; Secretary - Samantha Holmes; Treasurer - Autumn Busser; Historian - Christina Steigerwalt; Advisor - Deborah Hartman

Delta Delta Epsilon is an international honor society that is dedicated to stimulating academic achievement, promoting community understanding, and advancing the fields of forensic science wherever possible. Cedar Crest College's Delta Delta Epsilon 2017-18 officers are: President - Allison Osborne; Vice President - Sarah Lighthart; Secretary - Victoria Ngo; Treasurer - Emily Parchuke; Advisor - Larry Quarino.

Cedar Crest College's Cultural Connection Club is designed to bring together International students and American students through cultural experiences and activities. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Cultural Connection Club officers are: President - Ravneet Kaur Sandhu; Vice President - Francisca Sepulveda; Secretary - Haley Smith; Treasurer - Nikolina Nikolic; Advisors - Chrstine Carpino and Allen Richardson.

The Cedar Crest College Criminal Justice Club is a organization that brings together students who has an interest in Criminal Justice and their communities. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Criminal Justice Club officers are: President - Michelle Reyes-Vasquez; Vice President - Kelsey Richie; Secretary - Emily Dianese; Treasurer - Gabrielle DiPaola; Advisor - Paul Werrell.

Cedar Crest's national award-winning newspaper, The Crestiad is published by and in the interest of the students. Student staff members gather, report, write and edit news, features and sports articles. They are also responsible for layout, photography, advertising and circulation. The Crestiad not only reports campus news but also news from campuses across the nation through its membership with the National Student News Service. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Crestiad Staff are: Editor-in-Chief, Front Page Editor, and Photo Editor - Juliana Wall; Managing Editor, Arts & Entertainment Editor, and Layout Editor - Miranda Alvarez; News Editor - Mallorie McIlwain; Opinions Editor - Jillian Shaffer; Life & Culture Editor and Social Media Editor - Tomeycia Diamond Scott; Web Editor - Michelle Chavez; Athletics Editor - Alyssa Knittel; Professional Advisor - Dannah Hartman; Academic Advisor - Peter Nagy; Staff Writers - Gina Balla, Khara Ekes, Adrian Mast, Morgan Wineland, and Madison Cannon; Staff Photographer - Maxine Erdman; Contributing Writers - Julia Brennan and Natalie Bennington.

The Conservation Biology club is a non-major affiliated club whose mission is to protect the environment and spread awareness of conservation issues. Roadside trash cleanup, visits to botanical gardens and zoos, promotion of conservation through annual Earth Day events are only some of the activities participated in throughout the school year. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Conservation Biology Club officers are: President - Taylor Robbins; Vice President - Victoria Huffer; Secretary - Tasha Faletti; Treasurer - Anna Macagnone; Advisor - Amy Faivre.

The Cedar Crest College Chemistry Club is open to students in the entire campus community interested in chemistry. The Club gives students the opportunity to meet professional chemists in academic, industrial and medicinal chemical fields. The Club sponsors lectures with guest speakers that are open to the College community as well as to members of area colleges. Chemistry Club members gain extra insight into the field of chemistry by visiting laboratories and companies. Members also attend meetings of the Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Chemistry Club officers are: President - Susanna Ogozaly; Vice President - Shannon McGee; Secretary - Nadia Namous; Treasurer - Berniece Johnson; Historian - Jessica Miller; Advisor - Jeanne Berk.

Pitch is Cedar Crest College's electronic arts and literature journal. It is published and edited by those with a love for creative expression, featuring an editorial board composed of Cedar Crest students, alumnae and faculty. Pitch editors Michelle Chavez and Rachel Wielgopolski presented at the 2017 "Resistance and Representation" National FUSE conference (Forum for Undergraduate Student Editors) on November 2nd-4th at Cabrini University. The editors presented "Making an Editorial Policy From Start to (Almost) Finish," focusing on issues of diversity and inclusion in undergraduate publications. Students Nicole Roberts and Miranda Alvarez also participated. The students were accompanied by Alison Wellford, Assistant Professor of Writing.

The Cedar Crest College Cheerleading Club works to create school spirit and performs organized cheers at athletic contests and other campus functions. 2017-18 Cheerleading Club officers are: President - Kyla Gonzalez; Vice President - Jordan Pastor; Secretary - Sherlee Velazquez; Treasurer - Morgan Bruen; Advisor - Candice Sierzega.

Cedar Crest Christian Fellowship is the interdenominational Christian fellowship at Cedar Crest. It is based on the authority of the Bible as the inherent word of God given to humankind. Students lead small, weekly Bible study sessions that offer fellowship, prayer and fun combined with the study of God's word. CCCF sponsors prayer meetings, speakers, concerts, videos, etc., to provide spiritual growth, application and joy. All activities are open to members of the entire campus community. 2017-18 Cedar Crest Christian Fellowship officers are: President - Taryn Thomason; Vice President - Yvonne Jallah; Secretary - Hope Harrison; Treasurer - Victoria Avelar; Advisor - William Landis.

Buskin is a theatrical society for those interested in what goes on behind the scenes. Membership is achieved through volunteer work both on the construction crew and backstage production crew. Buskin is open to anyone who is interested in the theater and willing to work. Buskin activities include special effects, lighting, sound, design, stage management, scenic artistry, costumes, props, set construction, trips to other productions (both local and on-Broadway), and the presentation of one-act plays (in association with Alpha Psi Omega). No experience is necessary. 2017-18 Buskin Society officers are: President - Olivia Vassot; Vice President - Olivia Pastures; Secretary - Vitoria Ngo; Treasurer - Emma Gerstein; Trip Committee Chair - Tomeycia Diamond Scott; Frolic Committee Chair - Hope Hurd; Advisor - Kevin Gallagher.

The Black Student Union strives to represent the interests of African-Americans and people of African descent in all Cedar Crest College activities. By facilitating cultural exchanges among the campus population, they try to educate themselves and the community about the contributions of African-Americans. They also provide academic and social support to the African-American community on campus. 2017-18 Black Student Union officers are: President - Sarafina Woolridge-Burns; Vice President - Kayla Smith; Secretary - Tahirrah Steele; Treasurer - Jihnai Johnson; Advisor - Danielle Stokes.

Beta Beta Beta, a national honorary biology society, has a three-fold purpose: the stimulation of sound scholarship, dissemination of scientific knowledge, and promotion of biological research. Its membership is reserved for students who have superior academic records, have demonstrated special aptitude for biology, and are enrolled in biology programs, including nuclear medicine, and genetic engineering. Some of the activities of the Club are tutoring, sponsoring lectures on various topics, maintaining the nature trail, and conducting guided tours of the arboretum. 2017-18 officers are: President - Nicole Raimondi; Vice President - Julianna Marotta; Secretary - Fernanda Culichia; Treasurer - Magdalena Dammer; Advisor - Jenny Hayden.

The Cedar Crest College Art Society is open to any student with an interest in art. Its purpose is to increase general awareness and appreciation of art issues, activities, and work on campus and in the community. The Society gives students opportunities to learn about fields and professions in art by sponsoring guest lecturers and hosting trips to local galleries and museums. It also coordinates the end-of-semester Studio Celebration, a collection of student work, hosts arts-and-craft days throughout the semester, and offers creative activities at campus events! Cedar Crest Art Society officers for 2017-18 are: President - Anna Wiesike; Vide President - Haley Smith; Secretary - Kaelee Venditti; Treasurer - Claire Little; Advisor - Jill Odegaard.

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights. Cedar Crest College Amnesty International officers for 2017-18 are: President - Jenny Garcia; Vice President - Francisca Sepulveda; Secretary - Yvonne Jallah; Treasurer - Cynthia Iloegbunam; Advisor - Chris Duelfer.

Alpha Epsilon Kappa is the Cedar Crest College chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the national community service fraternity. Students belonging to the fraternity spend at least 15 hours in the community each semester helping those in need. They also participate in fellowship activities, on and off campus. 2017-18 officers are: President - Nathalie Castano; Vice President - Michelle Reyes Vasquez; Secretary - Destiny Tran; Treasurer - Jodi Tocci Weiss; Advisors - Tammy Bean, James Scepansky, Tom Brettell, Lauren Condon, Liz Ortiz, Eileen Brummit.

The Accounting Club provides networking opportunities for students, faculty and professionals in the field of accounting. The group informs members about different career opportunities in accounting and assists students in reaching their career goals by offering mentoring opportunities. A forum is provided to engage students in discussions about issues related to the profession. 2017-18 Accounting Club offers are: President - Kiersten Clay Vice President - Victoria Bogart Secretary - Anna Holva Treasurer - Melanie Escobar Advisor - Ibolya Balog

Alpha Psi Omega is the national honorary drama fraternity. Members are inducted at a formal ceremony, and their names are listed in the Alpha Psi Omega National Directory. Candidacy depends upon excellence in some area of dramatic production, such as design, directing, stage management or stage performance, and completion of a series of theatre-oriented tasks. The fraternity's activities include attendance at local and on-Broadway productions, working on "after-show" cabarets, a formal dinner, and the presentation of one-act plays (in association with the Buskin Society). 2017-18 officers are: President - Olivia Pastures; Vice President - Megan Smith; Secretary - Olivia Vassot; Treasurer - Alexis Macatangay; Historian - Tomeycia Diamond Scott; Pledge Master - Hope Hurd; Advisor - Roxanne Amico

Students named as the 2017-2018 Residence Life Staff at Cedar Crest College.

The Residence Hall Representatives Association (RHRA) executive board consists of the president, secretary, treasurer, and three hall representatives. Each executive board member is responsible for individualized duties during their 10-month position. Additionally, the executive board strives to provide valuable leadership experiences to all residents. Through meetings, programs, and participation in campus-wide events on behalf of Residence Life, the RHRA executive board seeks to inspire their fellow residents to leave their marks on the Cedar Crest College community. 2017-18 RHRA Executive Board: President: Brianna Hill Secretary: Shannon Wolak Treasurer: Alexandra Morgan Butz/Curtis Hall Representative: Allison Churchill Moor/Steinbright Hall Representative: (open)

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. Student Union and Engagement Conference Services Assistants are student leaders that represent the College throughout the summer months. Their main focus is managing multiple external partnerships, to ensure that our guests receive exceptional hospitality and leave Cedar Crest feeling as though it is a place they look forward to coming back to. These students act as residence life assistants, engagement enthusiasts, conflict mediators, camp counselors and most importantly, ambassadors of Cedar Crest College. Elizabeth Thompson was awarded the Student Union and Engagement Conference Services Assistant of the Year for 2016-17.

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. The Lutz Center for Community Service awards the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award to students who have completed 100 hours of service or more in the past year. The 2016-17 award winners are Alyssa Bartelt (105 hrs), Leslie Cano (123 hrs), Selena Contreras (100 hrs), Haley Krueger (101 hrs), Michelle Reyes-Vasquez (160 hrs), and Ashley Schoenenberger (125 hrs).

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. Rachel Stump earned the Lutz Center for Community Service Student Volunteer of the Year Award.

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. Jacqueline Gallagher earned the Admissions Spirit Award. This award is given to the Admissions Ambassador or Ambassador Reserve member whose radiant personality shines bright in everything that is asked of her. Her smile, positive attitude, and commitment inspire everyone around her. She gleams with Cedar Crest spirit and brings joy into every situation. This student has demonstrated through her energy and enthusiasm that she is a vital resource to Cedar Crest College Admissions.

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. Jaime Matson earned the Admissions Rising Star Award. This award is given to the Admissions Ambassador or Ambassador Reserve member who has demonstrated promising leadership potential through significant contributions to the Office of Admissions. This student has sought out opportunities to unleash her own potential and develop her skills with the intent to enhance her impact on prospective students and their families.

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. Bria Boyd earned the Admissions Daisy Award. This award is given to the Admissions Ambassador who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, poise, professionalism, and enthusiasm as it relates to the duties of the Admissions Office. This student goes above and beyond in all circumstances and always with a positive attitude. She also actively assists in the recruitment of prospective students by sharing her experiences on personalized tours, office responsibilities, and Admissions events. She is proud to wear her yellow and white and embodies the ideal Cedar Crest woman.

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. Desiree Lewis earned the Residence Life Bulletin Board of the Year Award. The bulletin board of the year is a display that is eye-catching, thought-provoking, and promotes student interaction and learning in a unique and creative way.

Best of the Crest is an awards ceremony held annually to recognize Cedar Crest College student leaders. These students excel out of the classroom through leadership opportunities, clubs, and organizations. Patricia Rapalo and Taylor Young earned the Residence Life Program of the Year Award. This award recognizes a program that was created and implemented by a Resident Advisor to provide an exciting and engaging opportunity for the residents in her community. An award-winning program creates a positive and fun environment that is inclusive of all students, provides an entertaining and educational opportunity and enhances the department's vision, mission, and values.