Cedar Crest College

Theta Psi chapter of the National Biology Honors Society. President - Julianna Marcotta, VP - Fernanda Culichia, Secretary - Magdalena Dammer, Treasurer - Haley Krueger

To provide a space for students from all academic disciplines to create art in a collaborate, fun, and supportive environment, promote art-related community outreach programs and explore opportunities to engage in the studio arts locally through museum visits and other celebratory art experiences and field trips. President - Haley Smith, VP - Liz Donowski, Secretary - Christina Steigerwalt, Treasurer - Isabel Pichardo

Anime Club shall be a place of relaxation for any students interested in expanding their exposure to animated media. President - Amanda Mann, VP - Ashley Lewry, Secretary - Taylor Marshall, Treasurer - Erin Wind

Amnesty International advocates for the human rights of all people. President - Jenny Garcia, VP - Cynthia Sanchez, Secretary - Jessica Fiore, Treasurer - Helena Chernyak

Community Service Fraternity President - Haley Krueger, Vice President - Nyla Ngeba, Secretary - Alicen Conteh, Teasurer - Yousif Al Ageel

The Accounting Club provides networking opportunities for accounting students and discusses current events in the field of accounting. President - Kiersten Clay, Secretary - Anna Holva, Treasurer - Ashley Lewry

The nurse anesthesia program (NAP) traveled to Harrisburg today to participate in Lobby Day to help pass a bill to recognize certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) as advanced practice nurses in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is just one of two states, New York is the other one, that fail to recognize CRNAs in some form. CRNAs are only recognized as registered nurses, not CRNAs. With 3,700 CRNAs and 13 NAPs, the state of PA ranks nationally for CRNA students. 150 CRNAs and students attended this political event.

The Sophomore Expedition is a guaranteed study abroad program. In the spring semester of their sophomore year, students participate in a series of classes to prepare them for the trip. Then they spend 8-10 days traveling as a class to an international destination where they participate in a number of service activites. This year they traveled to Athens, Greece.

Inclusion Advocates help to provide support for the retention and success of historically underrepresented students through services and programs that will enhance their learning experiences, build new relationships, and prepare them to successfully interact in a multicultural world. Inclusion Advocates create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for diverse students to achieve academic and personal success by organizing cultural programs and serving as mentors.

Inclusion Advocates help to provide support for the retention and success of historically underrepresented students through services and programs that will enhance their learning experiences, build new relationships, and prepare them to successfully interact in a multicultural world. Inclusion Advocates create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for diverse students to achieve academic and personal success by organizing cultural programs and serving as mentors.

Being a FYE Mentor is a dynamic and challenging role for students with leadership skills and desire to work with new students. It is an opportunity to create a positive Cedar Crest college experience and assist with the transition that students face when entering college. Responsibilities include leading new students through the transition to college by helping them understand the challenges of college; connecting them with students, faculty and staff; educating them about academic and co-educational program and services; and exposing them to our rich heritage and traditions centered in women's leadership. FYE Mentors facilitate small groups, assist with resident student move-in, organize programs and schedules and co-teach a College Life course in the fall semester and the Exploring Your Future course in the spring semester.

Admissions Ambassadors are responsible for assisting the Office of Admissions in its recruitment efforts. Ambassadors are a prospective students first impression of the student body and the college as a whole. Students who are selected for the Ambassador position are professional, reliable, a well-spoken member of the Cedar Crest community, and exemplify what it means to be a Cedar Crest student. Responsibilities include providing engaging and informative campus tours, clerical office duties during weekly office hours, assisting at all on-campus Admissions events, and attending all trainings. Ambassadors represent the institution at the highest level and are inspiring leaders who want to make an impact on a prospective students college decision.

The Sophomore Expedition is a guaranteed study abroad program. In the spring semester of their sophomore year, students participate in a series of classes to prepare them for the trip. Then they spend 8-10 days traveling as a class to an international destination where they participate in a number of service activites.

Ravneet Sandhu, a Cedar Crest College English and Psychology major, has had a short story published in The Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle: Journal of Creative Writing, volume 93, 2018. The story is titled "Animals Can't Be Tried in Court." Ravneet will be attending Sigma Tau Delta's 2018 Convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 21 to 24, where she will be reading her fiction. Sigma Tau Delta is the national English Honor Society.

Cedar Crest College was represented at the conference for the Eastern Psychological Association held in Philadelphia PA on March 2 and 3, 2018. Justina Lopez and Kerrie Baker, Professor of Psychology, presented a poster titled "The Use of Emojis in Communications between Students and Professors", and Justina Lopez and James Scepansky, Associate Professor of Psychology, presented a poster titled "Priming Effects of Rap Music on Attributions of Blame". Both posters were well-received and generated a lot of discussion with conference attendees.

Lehigh Valley Association of of Independent Colleges (LVAIC) held an International Student Poster Symposium Monday, November 20, 2017 at Moravian College. The poster symposium featured the work of selected international students from all six LVAIC colleges. The goals of the symposium included advancing inclusion and cultural awareness across the college communities and increasing cross-campus interactions of faculty and students.

Cedar Crest College's Sophomore Expedition is a unique program that allows every sophomore who is in good academic and judicial standing to study abroad during spring break at no extra cost. This year's trip is to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from March 3 to March 11, 2018. Travel, lodging and meals are paid for by an anonymous alum. Minus the cost of a passport and visa, it won't cost students anything beyond their regular semester tuition, room and board, and fees.

Noalani Hendricks presented a workshop entitled "Muslim and Gay" at the 2018 LAVIC LGBTQ+ Student Leadersip Conference on February 10, 2018 at Moravian College. The workshop gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about gay muslims in America, and the intersection between religion and queerness. The information was shared with the hope that people would become better equipped to support students that are both gay and muslim.

Amy Evans, Emily Parchuke, Allison Osborne, Zachary Lutz, and Charles Kim will be representing Cedar Crest College at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in Seattle, Washington, February 19-24, 2018. These students will also be presenting their research on campus on Thursday, February 1, 2018.

Dr. Megan E. Diskin Monahan, Assistant Professor of History, and senior Noalani Hendricks, each presented a conference paper at the Phi Alpha Theta Biennial Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans, LA on January 6, 2018. Dr. Monahan shared a chapter from her upcoming book on postwar female labor activists in Hawaii: "Union-Proud Women: From Picking Pineapples to Forging a New Service Solidarity in Hawaii's Hotels." Meanwhile, Ms. Hendricks, who was inducted into Phi Alpha Theta last fall, debuted her first conference paper, entitled, "Richard Nixon: Villainy & Grace," as she plans to begin her doctoral studies in American history this fall. Phi Alpha Theta is the American honor society for undergraduate, graduate students and professors of history, which celebrated the 70th anniversary of its charter here at Cedar Crest College last year.

2017-18 Cedar Crest College Terpsichore Dance Society Officers are: President - Ellen Sherman; Vice President - Mallorie McIlwain; Secretary - Victoria Levan; Treasurer - Taryn Thomason; Advisor - Kevin Gallagher.

The Cedar Crest College Student Nursing Association (SNA) is open to all students majoring in nursing. The SNA is a very important part of the nursing program bykeeping students aware of changing trends in nursing and by increasing student awareness of the various aspects of nursing. Students are considered an active member of SNA as long as they attend half of all the meetings and half of all events. Students may participate in any of the three major committees within the SNA: fund-raising, community and social. In the past, members of SNA have organized clothing drives, held Easter egg hunts, participated in blood drives, sponsored guest speakers and assumed Board positions in the Student Nurses Association of PA. General business meetings are held monthly. Fund-raisers, community activities and social events are held throughout the semester. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Student Nursing Association officers are: President - Fritzie Manrique; Vice President - Tanisha Farber; Secretary - Emily Robbins; Treasurer - Megan Finlayson; Advisors - Christine Embon and Elba Kerkusz.

The Student Government Association (SGA) represents the entire student body and all student activities through student body meetings, special committee meetings, Student Government meetings, and conferences with the President and the Deans of the College. There are seven executive positions and five resident and two commuter senators for each class, which are elected by the student body. The 35 positions have voting privileges in the Student Government Association. SGA meets regularly to discuss student activities and college policies, to initiate legislation, and to make and amend rules as applicable. The Association welcomes all suggestions related to campus life, and all interested students are encouraged to attend SGA meetings. Support for the student body enables SGA to secure the goals students wish to achieve. Through the Student Government Executive Board, SGA maintains close contact with the College administration and faculty. The SGA president regularly discusses plans and issues with administrators. Any questions or concerns about College rules and/or regulations can be addressed at SGA meetings or by contacting a member of the Executive Board. From new students through seniors, SGA asks students to get involved with activities of their interest. With support from the entire student population (including Lifelong Learning students, residents and commuters), SGA is the backbone of student endeavors at Cedar Crest College. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Student Government Association Executive Officers are: President - Tomeycia Diamond Scott; Vice President - Morgan Maddock; Secretary - Aginetta Mulima; Treasurer - Kayla Smith; Public Relations Manager - Shannon Wolak; Chief of Staff - Jenny Garcia; Advisor - Candice Sierzega.

The Cedar Crest College Student Dietetic Association (SDA) is a club that is open to anyone that is interested in nutrition, healthy eating, exercising and well-being. The purpose of the SDA is to educate the Cedar Crest College community on nutrition. 2017-18 Student Dietetic Association officers are: President - Angela Becker; Vice President - Rachel Frey; Secretary - Miranda George; Treasurer - Rachel McCluskey; Advisors - Tara Miltenberger and Patricia LaSalle.

Any student is welcome to join the Cedar Crest College Student Athlete Advisory Committee, which exists to promote further development and support of the Athletic Department and all athletic programs at the College. 2017-18 Student Athlete Advisory Committee officers are: President - Brittney Bonser; Vice President - Makenzie Kistler; Secretary - Kimberly Rosano; Treasurer - Tiffany Cuth; Advisor - Sam Donlon.

The Cedar Crest College Student Activities Board provides social, cultural and educational programs to the College community. Some recent programs include karaoke nights, musical entertainment, game show nights and comedy nights. The main goal of the Board is to provide entertaining and enriching experiences for the entire Cedar Crest College community. Students involved with the Board are provided many opportunities to develop leadership skills while initiating and programming events. All students and members of the College community are encouraged to meet and share talents, interests and ideas to assist the Student Activities Board in its endeavors. 2017-18 Student Activities Board officers are: President - Jackalyn Beckett; Vice President - Kari Vanderslice; Secretary - Shelby Szoke; Treasurer - Catlyn Mann; On-Campus Events Chair - Nyla Boulware; Life Performance Chair - Abagail Billig; Road Trip Chair - Kassandra Miller; Advisors - Lauren Condon and Fae Dietz.

The Cedar Crest College Step Team (Triple C Stepperz) centers on the African-American art of "step". This is a student-led team that focuses on dancing, choreographing and performances for the campus and surrounding community. The group enters competitions and organizes outings to visit and view other teams perform for the purpose of enriching their knowledge and creativity needed to choreograph their own shows. 2017-18 Step Team officers are: President - Kayla Smith; Vice President - Jihnai Johnson; Secretary - Ti'asha Johnson; Treasurer - Tiahirrah Steele; Advisor - Lauren Condon.

2017-18 Cedar Crest College Society for Human Resource Management officers are: President - Meredith Weaver; Vice President - Natalie Capone; Secretary - Meredith Vandegrift; Treasurer - Kelly Fenstermaker; Historian - Megan Morrison; Director of Social Media - Brianna Hill; Advisor - Christine Lombardo-Zaun.

The Cedar Crest College Sociology/Social Work Club is open to any student who is interested in current social issues and policies. The Club aims to meet the needs of the growing number of students entering the many areas related to sociology and to promote the social sciences. Club members present outstanding speakers and programs in these areas. 2017-18 Sociology/Social Work Club officers are: President - Sarah Frantz; Vice President - Mandy Hessler; Secretary - Heidi Kortright; Treasurer - Sarafina Woolridge-Burns; Advisor - Kathleen Boland.

Cedar Crest College's Saudi Students Association 2017-18 officers are: President - Tariq Alabsi; Vice President - Faisal Almarzouq; Secretary - Raed Alzunaydi; Treasurer - Abdulelah Bagais; Advisor - Rosanna Cabatic.