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First-year MAAT students and former undergraduate art therapy students, Charlene Natterman and Christine Zweifel presented their poster presentations at the 50th American Art Therapy Association conference in Kansas City, MO on October 31, 2019. The students are pictured with Assistant Director, Denise Wolf.

Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society is a nonprofit chapter-based membership organization located at colleges and universities within the United States. An active Tri-Alpha chapter promotes academic excellence and provides opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and campus and community service for first-generation college students. Induction into Tri-Alpha is earned by outstanding academic achievement and lasts for a lifetime. The Society's mission is to encourage and reward academic excellence among first-generation college students pursuing a bachelor's degree in accredited institutions of higher learning. Tri-Alpha membership is by chapter invitation for eligible students who must be a current full-time degree candidate in a baccalaureate program, has completed at least 48 credit hours (or 12 course units) terms of study, at least one of which must have been at the institution where they are being inducted (for transfer students), who has an overall GPA of at least 3.2 in all coursework, and who comes from a family where neither parent nor any legal guardians earned a bachelor's degree.

Pitch editor Jamie Kahn presented at the 2019 National FUSE conference (Forum for Undergraduate Student Editors) on November 7 - 9 at Widener University. Jamie Kahn presented the seminar "FUSE Exquisite Corpse" to demonstrate how campus-wide collaborative writing and art projects can inspire and build student journal readership. Students Natalie Bennington and Caila Grigoletti also attended the conference. The students were accompanied by Alison Wellford, Assistant Professor of Writing, Program Director of the Pan-European MFA, and Pitch faculty advisor.

Cedar Crest College Athletics - Brownlie and Rosano take home CSAC Player of the Week honors.

Junior Biology major Mercy Melo was awarded a $700 research grant from Beta Beta Beta Research Foundation for her project entitled, "Gastrointestinal microbiome biodiversity in developing American kestrel chicks." Mercy will use the funds to purchase reagents and travel to Cornell University this Fall to use Cornell's equipment and sequencing facility. Her project will explore how bacteria living in the gut of wild birds change during chick development. Mercy's project is supervised by Dr. Allison Cornell, Assistant Professor of Physiology in the Biology Department, co-supervised by Jenn Houtz from Cornell University, and Dr. JF Therrien at the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

The Cedar Crest College Softball team swept Delaware Valley University in a non-conference double-header on Blaschak Field on Apr. 28. Sophomore Danielle Krispin was one of four Falcons to record a two hit game, going 2-for-4 with an RBI in the 10-7 game one win. On April 9 at Widener, Krispin, a Tunkhannock grad, recorded another two hit game in the Falcons 7-4 win.

Cynthia Rodriguez & Marlo Decree presented "Overcoming Obstacles as a Latin X Student" which successfully navigates one's way through higher education in spite of cultural biases and stereotypes against the Latin X community. Learning objectives will include defining what it means to be Latin X, discovering our own Latin X identity and surrounding community, and embracing our rich and diverse culture whilst being open to experiencing other cultures. This will help individuals advocate for themselves as they journey through their academic careers in college.

Cedar Crest College announces the cast of its production of "Reckless".

Cedar Crest College believes that being civically engaged in one's community is a critical step in one's life journey. Each year during New Student Orientation, students are provided an opportunity to begin their civic journey by volunteering during our annual Day of Service. This opportunity allows students to serve others while demonstrating learning, connection, and caring involvement in the surrounding community. The Class of 2023 teamed up with faculty and staff members, Interim President Elizabeth Meade, and their first -year mentors on Saturday, August 24, 2019. The group cleaned up the grounds at Trexler Park and teamed up with the Special Olympics.

Students in the Public Health Program are working with New Bethany Ministries to research evidence-based interventions to improve nutritional intake and lifestyle choices of food pantry clients. They had an opportunity to tour the food pantry, transitional housing shelter, and soup kitchen facilities while interacting with program staff to discuss the research project.

Sulakshmi Vaid '20 has published her poem "Just Another Day" in NEW JERSEY'S BEST EMERGING POETS 2019: AN ANTHOLOGY. Sulakshmi was solicited by the anthology's publisher to contribute her work after the publisher saw her poem "I Have Never Felt a Zing" in PITCH, Volume 8 (2018). Sulakshmi is a double major in political science and history, with a law minor.

Senior Environmental Conservation and Math major Miranda Fetchen was featured on Channel 69 News as an expert on the invasive spotted lanternfly! Miranda worked at Wildlands Nature Conservancy over the summer as an Environmental Educator, and has been studying the spotted lanternfly as part of her research in Dr. Allison Cornell's lab in the Biological Sciences Department. Miranda plans to complete a senior research thesis on her work this year. A video of the news story is linked below, with Miranda's interview beginning at 8:52: https://www.wfmz.com/news/alex-hogan-at-the-wildlands-conservancy/1107551345

The Department of Nutrition is proud to share the following: Upon completion of its review of the 2019-2020 scholarship applications, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Committee have selected Justina Neff, as a recipient of the Foundation's Janette Smith Memorial Scholarship. Justina is currently a student in the Nutrition Departments Undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics.

The Department of Nutrition is proud to share the following: Upon completion of its review of the 2019-2020 scholarship applications, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarship Committee have selected Rabiya Bower, RDN, as a recipient of the Foundation's Corinne H. Robinson Memorial Graduate Scholarship. Rabiya was a graduate of the Cedar Crest Dietetic internship and is currently a student in the Master in Nutrition.

Erica Nettles, a class of 2021 Biology major, presented her summer research project at the annual Micronet research meeting held at LaSalle University on July 17. Erica's poster displayed her work regarding antibiotic resistance, which she has been conducting with Dr. Jenny Hayden, Assistant Professor of Biology. Erica and Dr. Hayden also greatly enjoyed a keynote lecture presented by Anna Dhody, Curator of the Mutter Museum.

Nine Master of Science in forensic science students (Haley Melbourn, Gabriella Smith, Jessica McFarland, Melissa Rogers, Kelsey Wieland, Delilah DeWilde, Sarah Lighthart, Matthew Quinn, and Alexis Baxter) and Dr. Larry Quarino, Professor of Forensic Science, completed a manuscript titled "Mandatory Certification of Forensic Science Practitioners in the United States: A Supportive Perspective" that was accepted for publication in Forensic Science International: Synergy. This paper is a major component of FSC 512 (Forensic Science Administration) which is a required course in the Master of Science in Forensic Science program.

Leadership Consultants (LC) are members of the Office of Student Activities' (OSA) staff that assist with the planning and implementation of club/organization workshops, OSA events, and leadership trainings.

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.

Conference Service Assistants are expected to develop an awareness and sense of responsibility for international workers residing in the residence halls.

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 will 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.

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote female leadership in business through education, mentorship, events, and community engagement. President - Evelyn Edwards, VP - Alivia Moore, Secretary - Haajra Mirza, Treasurer - Tatyanna Miller

We are the step team on campus we have weekly practice. We put on a performance for the school and go on trips to show off others step abilities. Presidents - Leannie Jusino, VP - Dominique Player, Secretary - Giselle Tavarez, Treasurer - Sierra Lockhart

Terpsichore Dance Society is a dance appreciation club who enjoys watching, supporting, and participating in dance events. We welcome all students from years of technical training to no dance background at all! We participate with all dance and theater performances on campus, as well as run trips to see performances and run community service events. We also host a school dance every semester. President - Arline Almeter, VP - Brenna Desborough, Secretary - Victoria Levan, Treasurer - Paige Hinton

To educate, host events, and spark interest in local and global environmental and sustainability issues. President - Robin Coker, VP - Amelia Porter Bacon, Secretary - Autumn Wilhide, Treasurer -Cora Bankert

Spanish Club. Cedar Crest's Bienvenida! Club is meant to foster awareness of the Hispanic population on campus while providing educational opportunities and culturally enriched events for the entire community. The Club strives to promote a positive image of the Hispanic culture and to educate the Cedar Crest community about diversity and the current social issues found in the many countries that make up the Hispanic world. The club offers its members a warm and friendly environment characteristic of the Hispanic community, as well as both academic and social support while making meaningful connections with the other individuals that are a part of the Club. President - Parisa Bradshaw, Vice President - Jamie Kahn, Secretary - Leannie Jusino, Treasurer - Guadalupe Guzman

Student Nurse Association. President - McKenna Hunt, VP - Erin Rooney, Secretary - Emma Casey and Aaron Leung, Treasurer - Candace Malkowicz and Rebekah Maturana

Open to all students of Cedar Crest who are interesting in participating in volunteer opportunities and nutrition-related activities. President - Alyssa Rodriguez, VP - Victoria Levan, Secretary - Amy Beltz, Treasurer - Jessica Haase

Social Work Club is open to any student who is interested in current coal issues and policy. As a club, we aim to meet the needs of the growing number of students entering the many areas related to Sociology and the Social Sciences. President - Shayonna Escalera, VP - Nyla Boulware, Secretary - Samantha Anderson, Treasurer - Sasha Banttari

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. President - Mercy Melo Vice President - Danielle Krispin Secretary - Ally Arabio Treasurer - Serena Shuler