Cedar Crest College

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

To help students learn networking skills, how to build their resume, learn about internships/job opportunities, and team building. President - Ashley Ross, VP - Salika Sadek, Secretary - Sierra Lockhart, Treasurer - Hannah Stott

Get people excited about chemistry by doing outreach, celebrating national chemistry week, and fundraisers. President - Kirsten Replogle, VP - Alexandra Kuchinos, Secretary - Angelica Kirkpatrick, Treasurer - Morgan Blickley

Spread knowledge of psychology and share psychology with the community through psychology-related activities and discussions. President - Jalyssa Ortiz, Secretary - Emily Klenk, Treasurer - Bethany Trempel

We represent the residents of the Halls. President - Ashley Wilkins VP - Dana Wood Secretary - Carly Wood Treasurer - Khara Ekes

Enthuse about literature club. President - Natalie Bennington VP - Jamie Kahn Secretary - Shaylin Troiano Treasurer - Sulakshmi Vaid

OutThere is Cedar Crest Colleges Gender, Sexuality, and Diversity club. We aim to be a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their allies. President - Cassandra Reijgers VP - Brenna Desborough Secretary - Theo Ritchey Treasurer - Mia Carter

To host and attend events that bring together math and the cedar crest community. These include problem sessions, math competitions, game nights, and conferences. President - Kirsten Replogle VP - Robin Coker Secretary - Emily Klenk Treasurer - Stephanie Barr

Learn about investing in stocks on the New York Stock Exchange, manage the club's investment portfolio. President - Kiersten Clay VP - Ayana Brown Secretary - Ravneet Sandhu Treasurer - Lina Koseki

To educate about the importance and relevance of history and political science. President - Erin Ryan Meyer VP - Kendal Nichols Secretary - Christina Steigerwalt Treasurer - Natalie Bennington

To bring a love of outdoors to campus, promote outdoorsmanship, and bring together various classes to take trips relative to the outdoors and staying active. President - Catherine Olshefski VP - Jessica Colyer Secretary - Dakota Schwartz Treasurer - Jennica Nugent

A club for forensic science majors and all who are interested in the concept of forensic science. We create events on campus for all and our major event is a symposium in the spring semester. President - Michaela Bennett VP - Giulia Romano Secretary - Emma Bailey Treasurer - Jennica Nugent

To keep the sport of fencing alive, to encourage women to not portray themselves as weak or unable, to embrace trying something new, to help build student leaders. President - Allison Wheelan VP - Leannan Feldman Secretary - Andrea Abdale Treasurer - Lauren Crispina

We are a club that studies the Bible and investigates the scriptures, to get to know Jesus and spend time in fellowship with each other. President - Megan Dougherty VP - Sara Serfass Secretary - Nia Coleman Treasurer - Chelsea Tito