Cedar Crest College

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.

The Cedar Crest College Psychology Club is open to all students who share an interest in the field of Psychology. The organization meets on a regular basis, plans educational programs, sponsors speakers and produces a newsletter titled, "Stream of Consciousness." 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Psychology Club officers are: President - Amanda Mann; Vice President - Kaelee Venditti; Secretary - Claire Little; Treasurer - Danielle Robinson; Advisor - Micah Sadigh.

Psi Chi, an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and American Psychological Society, is the national honor society in psychology. It is open to students with either a major or minor in psychology who have completed at least three courses in the department, have a "B" average, and a cumulative average placing them in the upper third of their class. Lifetime membership is achieved through a formal installation by invitation and is held usually in the spring and fall. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Psi Chi officers are: President - Kirin Uzar; Vice President - Keana Makari; Secretary - Jaclyn Haiem; Historian - Amy Webster; Advisor - Micah Sadigh.

Preterite, Cedar Crest College's Literary Club, is devoted to increasing the understanding and appreciation of literature through such events as discussions of literary works and the presentation of videos, films, readings and lectures by established writers. To encourage literary interest and creativity, Preterite sponsors activities during National Poetry Month, an annual writing contest open to all students, and is the publisher of "In Other Words" the College's literary magazine. Membership is open to all students and active participation is encouraged. 2017-18 Preterite Club officers are: President - Juliana Wall; Vice President - Natalie Bennington; Secretary - Miranda Alvarez; Treasurer - Rachel Wielgopolski; Advisor - LuAnn Fletcher.

The Cedar Crest College 2017-18 Math Club officers are: President - Madison Hadley Wellen; Vice President - Magdalena Dammer; Secretary - Shannon Wolak; Treasurer - Kirsten Replogle; Advisor - Joshua Harrington.

Out There is Cedar Crest College's lesbian, gay, bisexual and straight alliance. This organization is open to all members of the College community. It is designed to help eliminate homophobia through education, positive awareness and social activities. Out There 2017-18 officers are: President - Desiree Lewis; Vice President - Cassandra Reijgers; Secretary - Victoria Ngo; Treasurer - Taylor Doran; Advisor - Andrea Barker.

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 and was one of the first discipline-specific honor societies. Its motto is "Knowledge, Duty, Power," and its mission is to sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service. At Cedar Crest College, a student must be declared as an Education major or co-major and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.500 to become a member. Traditional students must be in at least the second semester of the sophomore year and have no fewer than 50 credits completed. Lifelong Learning students must have completed at least 12 education credits. To be eligible a student must also write a letter identifying potential contributions to the Omega Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi consistent with the goals of Omega Chi Chapter; and submit evidence of documented leadership in SPSEA. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Kappa Delta Pi officers are: President - Simone Granison; Vice President - Laura Tominaj; Secretary/Treasurer - Tyler Jacobsen; Advisor - Joan Kern.

The Cedar Crest College Investment Club manages a stock portfolio worth over $40,000 (originally worth $25,000) that was donated to Cedar Crest to give students an opportunity to learn how to analyze companies and make smart investment decisions through "hands-on" experiences. Since individuals have increasing responsibility for managing their own pensions, they need to understand the stock market and how to select stocks for investments. The Investment Club, which regularly plans trips and educational seminars, is open to all students. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Investment Club officers are: President - Ravneet Kaur Sandhu; Vice President - Ayana Brown; Secretary - Kiersten Clay; Treasurer - Rochelle Koseki; Advisor - Chris Duelfer.

The History and Political Science Club allows for students to come together that share a passion for historical and political events, cultural phenomenon of the past, and other topics of interest that deal with our history and politics. 2017-18 History and Political Science Club officers are: President - Madlyn Yuschovitz; Vice President - Lauren Grigoletti; Scretary - Michelle Chavez; Treasurer - Olivia Vassot; Advisors - Christine Carpino and Megan Monahan.

The Cedar Crest College Health Professions Society works to provide an awareness of the health professions through education. Members seek to promote awareness among its membership and within the community. The group's existence is based on the principle of service. This includes service to pre-health students, the professions they seek, the campus community, the organization itself and the community at large. 2017-18 Health Professions Society officers are: President - Jaclyn Haiem; Vice President - Haley Krueger; Secretary - Gabrielle Gutekunst; Treasurer - Molly Schnaubelt; Advisor - Audrey Ettinger.

The purpose of the Great Outdoor Club (GO Club) is to provide organized trips for students centering on the outdoors. Events include camping, hiking, rock climbing and canoe trips. The goal of this organization is to provide the student body with the opportunity to enjoy nature with a new perspective. 2017-18 Cedar Crest College Great Outdoor Club officers are: President - Amanda Childs; Vice President - Jacqueline Gallagher; Secretary - Myeisha Harris; Treasurer - April Daly; Historian - Constance Selinsky; Advisors - William Landis, John Cigliano, James Hammer.

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 swim team hosted NCAA Division II Kutztown University on Saturday afternoon, falling 93-137. The Falcons recognized their three seniors, Tiffany Cuth (Walnutport, Pa./Northampton), Nithya Lakshminarayanan and Olivia Lopez (Brandywine, MD /Gwynn Park ).A

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.