Whether you're interested in joining a club that better prepares you for the real world in your major, or are interested in joining a club for another major you’re considering, these clubs and organizations are for you. From our film business club, Crossing the Frames Productions, to the Lycoming College Choir, we have something for every academic interest. You may even be asked to join one of our honor societies!
Academic Support Organizations
Clubs on this list are also under the Student Senate umbrella but are topically similar to many of the majors and academic areas of study at the College.
Accounting Society - The purpose of this organization is to generate interest in accounting and to create a liaison between students, faculty, and alumni to promote the professional social well-being of future accountants.
President: Andrew Paulhamus
Advisor: Ms. Lauri L. Kremer
Association for Computing Machinery, Lycoming College Student Chapter of the (ACM) - This organization facilitates educational programming for students who have an interest in computer technology.
President: TBA
Advisor: Dr. Eileen M. Peluso
Association of Mathematically Interested Students (AMIS) - Provides social and academic programming for students to advance and diffuse knowledge of mathematical science and its applications.
President: Jessica Lehman
Advisor: Dr. Christopher K. Reed
Club Franco - Provides a forum in the French language for all students and faculty. We are an academic organization that offers activities to promote the French language and Francophone culture.
President: Kelsey Crowe
Advisor: Dr. Amy Cartal-Falk
Coptic Club
President: TBA
Advisor: Dr. Steven R. Johnson
Criminal Justice Society - Organizes and implements social and intellectual campus programs which heighten the knowledge and understanding of the field of criminal justice.
President: Dani Eckenroth
Advisor: Dr. Susan M. Ross
Crossing The Frames Productions - This new club on campus is all about the film business. We work with actors, musicians, graphic artists, film equipment, editing software, scripts, and other members of the organization to create a student film or video. The pieces can be any genre and be written by any member, which is why this club is open not just to Digital Communication students but to all majors, such as Creative Writing, Fine Art, and Business. This club is dedicated to the production of videos done solely by students, including pre-production, production, and post-production, where every member will have a job. If you would like to become part of this organization please contact a current member or officer.
President: Jehiel Boner
Advisor: Ms. Leah R. Peterson
Deutschverein (German Club) - The German Club encourages student interest in the discipline of German and the German culture through campus activities and forums.
President: Kathryn Bathgate
Advisor: Dr. Len Cagle
English Society - Enriches the College's humanities program, encourages interest in literature and in creative and professional writing, and supports students considering careers related to these interests.
President: Amanda Edens
Advisor: Dr. Todd M. Preston
Lycoming College Choir - Conducted by Dr. Fred Thayer, the Choir has been widely acclaimed as one of the finest college musical groups in the East. Since its inception in 1947,the Choir has presented concerts in every state east of the Mississippi River. They have toured abroad in Canada, England, Puerto Rico, Spain, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. They have sung with the Gregg Smith Singers and Barry Manilow and appeared at the National Cathedral, the Washington Shrine, and St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.
Contact: TBA
Conductor: Dr. Fred M. Thayer
Lycoming College Concert Band - Is an ensemble of approximately 55 woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Membership is open to all students by audition. The repertoire includes a variety of music, from original wind band literature to lighter arrangements. During the year, the band performs five concerts on campus. The band also takes a brief tour at the end of spring semester. Concerts are free and open to the public.
Contact: Alyson E. Zeigler
Conductor: Dr. William S. Ciabattari
Lycoming College History Club - Is open to all students and has been established for the expressed purpose of spreading the love and knowledge of all things historical.
President: Lydia Peifer
Advisor: Dr. Cullen J. Chandler
Lycoming College Jazz Ensemble - Provides an opportunity for students with an interest in playing,learning, and performing jazz music, both instrumental and vocal. Membership is open to all full-time students.
Conductor: Dr. William S. Ciabattari
Philosophy Discussion Club -
President: Jessica Askew
Advisor: Dr. Douglas J. Young
Pre-Health Society - Provides post-graduate information and materials for health care careers and sponsors lectures and social service programs pertaining to all areas of the health care industry.
President: Taylor Anspach
Advisor: Dr. Edward G. Gabriel
Pre-Law Society - Provides a source of information to meet the needs of students who are seriously considering legal careers.
President: Percy Fields
Advisor: Dr. Raymond V. Carman
Psychology Club - Encourages students' interest and scholarship in the field of psychology.
President: Shannon Kryder
Advisor: Dr. Rebecca J. Gilbertson
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) - This organization helps students understand how the military operates while teaching skills of leading and being led.
Contact: Mr. Andy Mahoney
Advisor: LTC Daniel George
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Russian Language Club
President: Linda McCargo
Advisor: Dr. Claude E. Hardy
S-Pennsylvania State Education Association - Encourages student interest in the field of education, both on campus and in the community education system.
President: Julie Martinez
Advisor: Dr. Amy M. Rogers
Society of Physics Students - Advances and diffuses knowledge of the science of physics and its application to human welfare by promoting educational activities for students and recognizing students who have achieved high scholarship in physics.
President: David Kenward
Advisor: Dr. Christopher W. Kulp
Sociology/Anthropology Society - Creates opportunities for students to explore all aspects of sociology and anthropology through guest lectures, career guidance, postgraduate information, and social activities.
President: Katie Walker
Advisor: Dr. Betty L. McCall
Spanish Club - Promotes the understanding of the cultural diversity of Spanish speaking countries.
President: Miranda Giraldo
Advisor: Dr. Noelia Huertas
Honor Societies
Academic Honor Societies are listed here as a courtesy resource. These organizations are not recognized by Student Senate and as such do not enjoy the normal privileges of a recognized student organization.
Alpha Epsilon Delta - is the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in preprofessional health scholarship, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and others. The Society welcomes ALL students engaged in the pursuit of a professional healthcare career. AED offers opportunities for intellectual and professional development, provides a forum for students with common interests, and extends a program of service to benefit the college/university community.
Advisor: Dr. Edward G. Gabriel
Alpha Kappa Delta - Is an international organization dedicated to promoting, facilitating, and recognizing academic scholarship as an international sociology honor society.
Advisor: Dr. Susan M. Ross
Alpha Phi Sigma (Gamma Alpha Chapter) - Is the only nationally-recognized honors society for criminal justice majors. Criminal justice graduate programs and better employers all recognize that membership in APS is restricted to students who have achieved high standards in academics in criminal justice.
Advisor: Dr. Kerry Richmond
Alpha Psi Omega - Stimulates interest and provides rewards for participation in theatre activities. Students are eligible to join after obtaining "points" earned by contributing to the theatre program of the College.
Advisor: Ms. Tiffany Towns
Beta Beta Beta - Functions as an honor and professional society for students who excel in the field of biological science. To join, students must complete at least 3 courses in biological science with an average "B" grade or better.
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey D. Newman
Delta Mu Delta - Promotes higher scholarship in the field of business administration and recognizes those who achieve it.
Advisor: Dr. Neil M. Boyd
Gamma Sigma Alpha (Alpha Gamma Chapter) - Promotes intellectual interaction between Greek students and the academic community. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 and have completed 60 credits.
Advisor: Ms. Candida I. Rivera
Gamma Sigma Epsilon - Honors students for scholastic achievement in chemistry.
Advisor: Dr. Charles H. Mahler
Kappa Delta Pi - The Education Honor Society functions as a professional and honor society for students interested in the field of education.
Advisor: Dr. Amy M. Rogers
Kappa Mu Epsilon - Honors students for scholastic achievement in mathematics.
Advisor: Dr. Santhusht S. deSilva
Kappa Pi - Kappa Pi is an international honorary fine art society dedicated to promoting artistic excellence at the collegiate level. The society bonds conscientious artists together to form a unit that is influential in the community and the world. Members of the Lycoming College Kappa Pi must have completed 12 semester credits in fine art, produce outstanding artwork, have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of a least 3.5 in art courses.
Advisor: Ms. B. Lynn Estomin
Lambda Pi Eta - Honors students for scholastic achievement in communications.
Advisor: Mr. Eugene L. Donati
Omicron Delta Epsilon - This economics honor society confers distinction for high scholastic achievements in economics by stimulating and promoting student interest in all aspects of economics. Members must be economics majors/minors who have junior status, completed twelve hours of economics, and maintained a B average.
Advisor: Dr. Mehrdad Madresehee
Phi Alpha Theta - Functions as an honor and professionalsociety for students majoring in history.
Advisor: Dr. Richard J. Morris
Phi Kappa Phi - The objective of this group is to promote the pursuit of excellence in all fields of higher education and to recognize outstanding achievement. Students who are Juniors must be in the upper 7.5% of the class, and Seniors must be in the upper 9% of the class.
Advisor: Dr. Melvin C. Zimmerman
Phi Sigma Iota - The Foreign Language Honor Society recognizes scholastic achievement in foreign languages.
Advisor: Dr. Barbara F. Buedel
Phi Sigma Tau - Honors students for scholastic achievement in philosophy.
Advisor: Dr. Douglas J. Young
Pi Gamma Mu - Confers distinction for scholastic achievement in social sciences.
Advisor: TBA
Pi Sigma Alpha - Honors students for scholastic achievement in political science.
Advisor: Dr. Jonathan L. Williamson
Psi Chi - Encourages, stimulates, and maintains excellence in the scholarship of psychology. Psychology majors or minors can become members after completing eight semester hours of psychology and achieving top 35% rank in their class.
Advisor: Dr. Rebecca J. Gilbertson
Sigma Iota Rho - Honors students for scholastic achievement in international studies.
Advisor: Dr. Robert H. Larson
Sigma Pi Sigma - Recognizes the attainment of high scholarship and potential achievement in physics among outstanding students.
Advisor: Dr. David G. Fisher
Sigma Tau Delta - This international English society strives to promote interest in literature and the English language by fostering creative and critical writing skills and conferring distinction for high achievement. A candidate for membership must have a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature and hold a "B" average in those courses.
Advisor: Dr. Darby Lewes
Theta Alpha Kappa - Recognizes students for scholastic achievement in the study of religion.
Advisor: Dr. Steven R. Johnson