At Penn State Beaver, personal learning and growth aren't limited to the classroom. The variety of clubs, organizations and student events available to you as a student provide valuable opportunities to make friends, enhance your degree, and get the most out of your college education. Whether your interest is academic, athletic, cultural or social, Penn State Beaver has a club or organization that will cater to your interests, help you achieve your goals, and give you the chance to grow from a member into a leader.
Why get involved?
Getting involved in campus clubs is a great way to meet people, gain important leadership skills, and have fun! We have a variety of clubs and organizations at Penn State Beaver in which students can participate. In addition to this, students who are interested can explore the option of creating their own clubs in order to get people interested in new activities on campus.
How do I join an existing club?
There are many clubs and organizations of various interests for students to join each year. At the start of the fall semester the Club Rush event provides an opportunity for you to explore all the clubs/organizations and meet club members. Club Rush event info is announced via email to all students along with various posted advertisements around campus. If you don’t find what you are looking for at club rush, you also have the opportunity to form your own club! READ ON!
How do I start a new organization?
Starting a new club or organization is a simple process! To learn more about the establishment process, contact Billie Brown, student services assistant and residence life support coordinator, at [email protected], or stop by the Student Affairs & Engagement office, SUB 113 to set up a meeting.
Biology Club
The Biology Club exists to broaden the scientific horizons of its members beyond the classroom experience, improve future academic performance in the field of biology, and promote a positive association with the natural environment.
Club president: Melanie Neville [email protected]
Adviser: Stephanie Petroski [email protected]
Black Student Union (BSU)
The purpose of the Black Student Union is to educate future leaders about issues concerning African Americans, to promote diversity among the ethnicities on and off campus and among other African American students, and to provide programs and events that highlight African American culture.
Club president: Tylha Petit-Frere [email protected]
Adviser:
Club Potential
The focus of Club Potential is to bring together students from diverse degree backgrounds in order to foster creative innovation and ideation.
Club president: Katelyn Hauser [email protected]
Adviser: Ashu Kumar [email protected]
Engineering Club
Club president: Samruddhi Palve [email protected]
Adviser: Muhammad Khan [email protected]
Game Room Club
Club president: Gabriel Call [email protected]
Adviser: Vanessa Jackson [email protected]
Latino Student Union (LSU)
The purpose of LSU is to to expose the campus community to Latino customs, traditions, and culture through educational events and programming.
Club president: Sofia Perez [email protected]
Adviser: Stephanie Petroski [email protected]
Got pride? Penn State Pride, that is! If so, you might want to consider joining the Penn State Beaver Lion Ambassadors. This co-curricular organization allows members to sharpen public speaking skills, meet new friends, and of course, show off their Penn State pride....all while earning course credit!
Club president: Madison Zahn [email protected]
Adviser: Debra Seidenstricker [email protected]
For more information about becoming a Lion Ambassador, visit our Lion Ambassador page.
Student Farm Club
The Student Farm Club is a great way for Penn State students to get involved with the Sustainable Food Systems Program and the Student Farm! Our club was formed to bring together anyone and everyone interested in topics related to food system sustainability, including food insecurity, food waste, agricultural production, culinary skills and more!
Club president: Marissa Lunn [email protected]
Adviser: Eric Gonzalez [email protected]
Student Government Association (SGA)
This group is the voice of the Penn State Beaver student population and consists of an Executive Board (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer) as well as representatives.
The SGA makes decisions concerning student issues on campus and within the University and oversees fund allocations to registered campus clubs and organizations. The group also sponsors Beaverfest, the students' annual spring festival on campus. Visit the SGA page for more information.
THON
THON is a yearlong, student-run effort to raise funds for and awareness of the fight against pediatric cancer. Every February a year's worth of fundraising ends with a 46-hour dance marathon in the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University Park. Students, as well as pediatric cancer patients and their families, can relax, have fun, and share stories of courage and inspiration at THON, which is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.
THON receives support across the University community as well as from alumni, friends, and those who have benefitted from THON's efforts. Since 1977 THON has raised more than $127 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, which continues to provide funding and support for pediatric cancer patients and cancer research.
Club president: Sanskriti Walia [email protected]
Adviser: Amy Gartley [email protected]
Varsity Club
The Varsity Club's mission is to advocate for the student-athlete to make his/her athletic experience at Penn State Beaver the best it can be. The group engages in various events on campus throughout the year, participates in fundraisers, and secures funds for giveaways at varsity events.
Club president: Allison Van Kirk [email protected]
Adviser: Vanessa Jackson [email protected]