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Clubs and Organizations

Over 130 clubs and organizations give Gators the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities. You might gain experience with organizing, facilitating, marketing, finances, and leadership, in addition to building friendships and just having fun! Allegheny clubs and organizations are open to all students without respect to sex, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or ability/disability, and it’s our students who lead the way in establishing and running the organizations they care about most — what groups will you be a part of?

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Allegheny Student Government

ASG sponsors student organizations across campus and works as a liaison with the College leadership, advocating for students and helping to shape the overall campus experience.

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WARC 90.3 FM

This long-standing station is one of a few remaining open format stations in the country. It is student-run and has a regular programming hosted by Allegheny students, faculty, and staff.

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Orchesis

Orchesis is a performance-based dance organization. More than 100 members from across campus perform in their annual show, choreographed and produced by students for the entire campus community.

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Academic Groups

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter

Purpose: ACM is a global scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, engineering, and application of computing, serving both professional and public interests by fostering the open exchange of information and by promoting the highest professional and ethical standards.

Club Email: acm@allegheny.edu

Club Website: acm-allegheny.github.io/hackathon

President: Daniel Bekele
Email: bekele01@allegheny.edu

Vice President: Chi Pham (Jaclyn)
Email: pham02@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Janyl Jumadinova
Email: jjumadinova@allegheny.edu

Astronomy Club

Purpose: The Astronomy Club likes to explore fun space topics, and to teach others about space both at weekly meetings and also at stargazing sessions. We also like to meet in the Newton Observatory under the direction of our advisor, and astrophysics professor, Dr. Jamie Lombardi. We also hold semester events to help connect the whole Allegheny community with fun space-based activities!

President: Nolan Kons, (2024-2025)
Email: kons02@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Dr. Jamie Lombardi, Associate Professor of Physics
Email: jalombar@allegheny.edu

Chem Club

Purpose: Involve the Allegheny Community in the importance and potential impacts of chemistry through a multidisciplinary approach.

Club Email: chemii@allegheny.edu

President: Jacob Zoll, (2023-2024)
Email: zoll01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Matt Betush, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Email: mbetush@allegheny.edu

Geo Club

Purpose: The Geology Club will strive to foster an appreciation of Geology and the natural sciences among the student body by providing fun and educational activities, including lectures, field trips, and social activities, that are open to all who are interested.

President: Shafia Bhatti, (2024-2025)
Email: bhatti01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Tamara Misner, Visiting Assistant Professor
Email: tmisner@allegheny.edu

Neuroscience Club

Purpose: Neuroscience Club strives to promote, educate, and conduct activities that aid the community in gaining a better understanding and appreciation for the field of Neuroscience. We continuously strive to bring together the community with professionals, educators, and students of all disciplines to encourage and support awareness of the brain and how it relates to intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movement, stress, and a myriad of other neurological processes.

Club Email: neuroscience@allegheny.edu

President: Julia Williams, (2024-2025)
Email: williams09@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Megan Bertholomey, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Email: mbertholomey@allegheny.edu

Philosophy Club

Purpose

The Philosophy Club will strive to create unique opportunities for Allegheny College students of all majors and minors to engage in philosophical events and discussions.

Contacts

Club Email: acpc@allegheny.edu

President: Bridgette Reeb, (2024-2025)
Email: reeb01@allegheny.edu

Vice-President: Sam Ault
Email: ault01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Irem Kurtsal, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Email: ikurtsal@allegheny.edu

Pre-Dental Society

Purpose: To prepare for dental school, shadow local dentists, organize Meadville youth dental health fair each year. Also to spread awareness of oral health.

President: Hamilton Kraemer, (2024-2025)
Email: kraemer01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Kirsten Peterson, Director of Pre-Professional Studies
Email: kpeterso@allegheny.edu

Pre-Health Club

Purpose: Our club is an inclusive club aimed to support students during their pre-health journey. We help educate students who are interested in medical and other health care career paths. Our goal is to lend advice, provide resources, and help build connections for our members.

Club Email: acprehealth@allegheny.edu

President: Dhivyanka Raju, (2024-2025)
Email: raju01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Kirsten Peterson, Director of Pre-Professional Advising
Email: kpeterso@allegheny.edu

Pre-Law Club

Purpose: The Allegheny College Pre-Law Club will provide a space for those with an interest in pursuing law school to talk to other interested students, take trips to local law schools for tours, learn about the application process, and potentially study together for the Law School Admissions Test. The Pre-Law Club exists to merely make a difficult process of both applying and getting into law school easier for prospective students.

Club Email: prelaw@allegheny.edu

President: Joe Leszczynski, (2024-2025)
Email: leszczynski01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Brian Harward, Professor of Political Science
Email: bharward@allegheny.edu

Pre-Veterinary Club

Purpose: To prepare and educate pre-veterinary students on things like vet school applications, animal sciences, and provide advising and services for those interested in pre-veterinary education.

President: Anjolina Hrycko, (2023-2024)
Email: hrycko01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jennifer Houtz, Assistant Professor of Biology
Email: jhoutz@allegheny.edu

Society of Physics Students (SPS)

Purpose: Society of Physics Students is a national organization that seeks to promote Physics students, enhance the physics community on and between college campuses, and more. Allegheny’s chapter works to build a better community within the department, as well as make connections with others across campus. It is a great way for physics students to get to know one another and make connections that go far beyond the classroom.

President: Grant Haggard, (2024-2025)
Email: haggard01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Adele Poynor, Associate Professor of Physics
Email: apoynor@allegheny.edu

Women in Business and Economics (WIBE)

Purpose: Our goal in the Women in Business and Economics Club is to promote and support women in the fields of Business and Economics. By shedding light on the issues that women in these fields face, we hope to provide valuable resources that promote academic success and engagement. We understand that meaningful change requires collective efficacy, collaboration, and empathy, which is why we invite everyone who is interested to join our organization. Together, we can promote an inclusive future for the fields of Business and Economics.

Club Email: wibe@allegheny.edu

President: Zula Stenger, (2024-2025)
Email: stenger01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jill Waugh, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
Email: jwaugh@allegheny.edu

Club Sports

Aikido Club

Purpose: The Allegheny Aikido Club aims to provide a safe learning environment where students of all skill levels can practice the martial art of Aikido to learn how to defend themselves physically without causing massive harm.

Club Email: aikido@allegheny.edu

Website: https://sites.google.com/allegheny.edu/alleghenycollegeaikikai/home

Meeting Date: Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm, Wise Center Dance Studio

President: Jackson VanHoorelbeke
Phone: (989)-513-6449

Advisor: Tricia Humphreys, Assistant Professor of Biology
Email: thumphre@allegheny.edu

Badminton

Purpose: The Badminton Club aims to unite players of all skill levels in a supportive environment to foster fitness, skill development, and a love for the game.

President: Akida Nooha
Email: nooha01@allegheny.edu

Vice President: Katherine Schott
Email: schott01@allegheny.edu

Treasurer: Anna McKenna
Email: mckenna02@allegheny.edu

Secretary: Niko Moore
Email: moore04@allegheny.edu

Public Relations: Meadow Pontius
Email: pontius01@allegheny.edu

Billiards

Purpose: ACBC strives to introduce billiards sports to the Allegheny community, regardless of experience or skill level, in an effort to foster friendly competition.

Club Email: billiards@allegheny.edu

President: Aidan Bilder, (2024-2025)
Email: bilder01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Bretton McSparran, (2024-2025)
Email: mcsparran01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Kelly Wright, Office Coordinator of Physical Plant
Email: kwright@allegheny.edu

Bowling

Purpose: The purpose of our club is to bring the sport of bowling to the Allegheny community. Our purpose is to provide members with the opportunity to bowl in a relaxed yet competitive environment and meet other individuals that they may not otherwise interact with on a daily basis.

President: Ryan Dougherty, (2023-2024)
Email: dougherty01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Andrew Stablewski, (2023-2024)
Email: stablewski01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Caryn Werner, Professor of Mathematics
Email: cwerner@allegheny.edu

Cheerleading

Purpose: AC Cheer’s purpose is to entertain audiences at Allegheny’s sporting events, bring school spirit to students, faculty, and others, and provide the cheerleaders with skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and physical fitness.

Club Email: accheerleading@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7pm, Wise Center Blue Courts

President: Julia Waldron, (2024-2025)
Email: waldron01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Ehliyah Wade, (2024-2025)
Email: wade01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jared Luteran, Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation and Facilities
Email: jluteran@allegheny.edu

Soccer Club

Purpose: Our goal for the soccer club is get people to come together to play a sport they love and to have fun. Our mission is to give students an opportunity to continue playing soccer even if they are not part of the soccer varsity team.

President: Lorenzo Tovanche, (2024-2025)
Email: tovanche01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Sami Alkyam, Assistant Professor of Arabic and Chair of International Studies
Email: salkyam@allegheny.edu

Dodgeball Club

Purpose: The Allegheny Dodgeball Club will strive to create an open and inclusive environment for club members and student body to participate in a fun, competitive and safe atmosphere. By hosting dodgeball tournaments and single game events, we hope to improve and strengthen the Allegheny community.

President: Gideon Sullivan, (2024-2025)
Email: sullivan01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: John Rakis, (2024-2025)
Email: rakis01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Alexander Beck, Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach
Email: abeck@allegheny.edu

Fishing Club

Purpose: As The Allegheny Fishing Club, our mission is to provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice the sport of fishing. Through this sport, we will advocate for fair and sustainable fishing practices while also placing importance on community involvement. We believe through this club we can make a difference in the Meadville community and enjoy a sport we love.

Club Email: fishing@allegheny.edu

President: Fletcher Hammond, (2024-2025)
Email: hammond01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Matt Hanhold, Assistant Football Coach
Email: mhanhold@allegheny.edu

Esports

Purpose: Allegheny College Esports (ACE) is a student-led organization that connects students and provides an environment where they can meet fellow students and have the opportunity to compete in tournaments for their favorite games.

Club Email: alleghenyesports@allegheny.edu

President: Alish Chhetri, (2024-2025)
Email: chhetri01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Chris Finaret, Assistant Professor of Economics
Email: cfinaret@allegheny.edu

Equestrian Club/Team

Purpose: The club serves as an outlet for students and a social network for horse-lovers of all background and areas of study. Events include weekly riding lessons, a traveling team, philanthropy, mock shows, etc. The ACET is the competitive division of the ACEC. As one of over 300 schools participating, students travel and compete under the guidelines of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Competition is open to all levels from walk-trot to an open division. The Allegheny College Equestrian Team competes with thirteen local schools in the designated region of the IHSA. The IHSA is unique in its emphasis on teamwork, networking, horsemanship, and scholarship.

Club Website: https://equestri.wixsite.com/acequestrian

Club Email: equestri@allegheny.edu

President: Hailey Herring ’26, (2024-2025)
Email: herring01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Tricia Humphreys, Assistant Professor of Biology
Email: thumphre@allegheny.edu

Fencing Club

Purpose: The purpose of the Fencing Club is to promote the sport of fencing at Allegheny College, to educate the college community about fencing, and to demonstrate learned skills in fencing via both campus demonstrations and intercollegiate competition.

Meeting Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm, Wise Center Dance Studio

President: Ethan Borsh, (2024-2025)
Email: borsh01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Asaad Bell, (2024-2025)
Email: bell03@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Tomas Nonnenmacher, Professor of Economics
Email: tnonnenm@allegheny.edu

Ice Hockey Club

Purpose: To play competitive ice hockey at the collegiate level.

Meeting Date: Practices – Mondays at 9:45pm & Thursdays at 9pm

Club Website: https://fuchs01.wixsite.com/achockey?fbclid=PAAaZYyFruWE4pmKyYx6h3VyIizF60YFWhEanHtqOr7DbMwM1gyMZ1m2Z4at8

President: Ben Keefer, (2024-2025)
Email: keefer01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Matt Betush, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Email: mbetush@allegheny.edu

Skating Club

Purpose: To provide a space for skaters of all forms and skill levels to meet, skate together, and learn more about the sport.

Club Email: skateclub@allegheny.edu

President: Samone Brosier (2023-2024)
Email: brosier01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: John Miller, Assistant Professor of English
Email: jmiller2@allegheny.edu

Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Purpose: SAAC strives to maintain the quality of, and whenever feasible, improve upon the educational, athletic, and social aspects of the student-athlete’s experience. SAAC’s mission is to make legislative decisions on the division 3 level and to provide programming and resources for student athletes. The committee will strive to promote healthy, working relationships within the college community and among the City of Meadville, the PAC, and the NCAA.

Club Email: alleghenysaac@allegheny.edu

President: Meagan Robare, (2024-2025)
Email: robare01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Christina Davis, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Email: cdavis@allegheny.edu

Ultimate Frisbee

Purpose: To foster an inclusive environment where individuals can learn and play ultimate frisbee both for fun and against other division 3 ultimate frisbee clubs/teams.

Club Meeting: Spring/Fall Tuesday & Thursday at 5pm Robertson field; Winter Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30pm, Wise Center Blue Courts

President: Michael German, (2024-2025)
Email: german01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Chris Finaret, Assistant Professor of Business & Economics
Email: cfinaret@allegheny.edu

Volleyball Club

Purpose: Allegheny Volleyball Club is committed to offering an accessible opportunity to learn, play and promote the sport of volleyball both on campus and to the general public. All players of varying experience are welcomed to come develop their skills and sportsmanship.

For those looking for a more competitive environment, the Club is developing a competitive Co-ed and Men’s team called the Allegheny Lightning. Our hope is to showcase the sport of Volleyball and represent Allegheny College in intercollegiate competition. Our goal is to host an annual open Co-ed tournament at Allegheny for the surrounding colleges and to establish a Men’s competitive club team on campus which would participate in the Pennsylvania Ohio Valley League (PVOL).

Club Email: clubvolleyball@allegheny.edu

Club Meeting: Tuesday, Thursday 6PM-8PM and Saturday 2-4PM

President: Nathan Medrano
Email: medrano01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jared Luteran, Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation and Facilities
Email: jluteran@allegheny.edu

Community Engagement and Service Groups

Allegheny Ambassadors

Purpose: The Allegheny Ambassador program is a student volunteer organization dedicated to giving prospective students an inside look at the Allegheny experience. Members of the organization host prospective students (high school seniors) overnight in their residence hall throughout the school year. This opportunity provides an in-depth look at Allegheny and enables prospective students to gain a sense of the campus community.

Contact: Rachel Sloan, Admissions Counselor
Email: rsloan@allegheny.edu

Alpha Phi Omega (APO)

Purpose: Alpha Phi Omega aims to develop leadership, promote friendship, and provide service to the college, community, and nation. The Chi Sigma chapter at Allegheny works with local organizations to create connections between the community and campus. We also keep students informed of service opportunities and hold lots of fun events throughout the semester to foster bonds between students.

Club Email: apo@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Quigley 101

President: Marshall Ramos (2023)
Email: ramos01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Ruth Andel, Library and Information Technology Services
Email: randel@allegheny.edu

Food Rescue

This organization helps mitigate food waste on Allegheny’s campus by collecting uneaten food from dining services and delivering it to multiple shelters in the area including Women’s Services and Saint James Haven.

Relay for Life

Purpose: The Relay for Life Club is responsible for planning Allegheny’s annual Relay for Life event. At Relay For Life events, no one faces cancer alone. We come together every year at more than 2,500 Relay events around the country to support and celebrate survivors and caregivers.

Club Email: relayforlife@allegheny.edu
Website: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY24NER?pg=entry&fr_id=107318

President: Dree Zeiszler (2024-2025)
Email: zeiszler01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Lauren French, Associate Professor Neuroscience and Physiology
Email: lfrench@allegheny.edu

Rotaract Club of Allegheny College

Purpose: Rotaract clubs bring college students together to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members work side by side to take action through service. From big cities to rural villages, Rotaract works to transform communities through innovative problem solving and partnerships across borders.

Club Email: rotaract@allegheny.edu
Meetings: Mondays, bi-weekly, from 12.30-1.20pm in the Vukovich library
Club Website: https://www.acrotaractclub.com/

President: Alexander Coccagna (2024-2025)
Email: coccagna01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Ishita Sinha Roy, Associate Professor of Communication Arts/Theater
Email: iroy@allegheny.edu

Diversity and Cultural Groups

Advancement of Black Culture (ABC)

Purpose: ABC is a group dedicated to the advancement of Black Culture on campus, including both the struggles and the accomplishments. We provide spaces where every member of the community can learn and grow in the academic setting and community-building environment. We strive to include fun and educational activities throughout the year that are related to Black Culture.

Club Email: abc@allegheny.edu

President: Nevaeh Bland (2024-2025)
Email: bland01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Dom Turner, Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence
Email: dturner@allegheny.edu

African Student Association (ASA)

Purpose: ASA’s Mission: to embrace and share the different African countries and cultures represented at Allegheny College.

Club Email: asa@allegheny.edu

President: Shanelle Minta (2023-2024)
Email: minta01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Kabang Nyarsuk (2023-2024)
Email: nyarsuk01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Natalie Brown, Assistant Director of IDEAS Center
Email: nbrown@allegheny.edu

All Gender Equity Society (AGES)

Purpose: AGES is a group designed to promote inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals on campus, with a focus on gender expression and gender identity. We organize events and meetings aimed at creating spaces for queer students and promoting visibility of issues relating to LGBTQ+ rights and other forms of discrimination.

President: Victoria Lu (2024-2025)
Email: lu01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: TBD
Email:

Asian and Asian American Awareness Association (A5)

Purpose: A5’s purpose is to raise awareness for the appreciation of Asian culture and heritage. We are committed to raising awareness of Asian culture and making the Asian population on campus feel included. Anyone who has an interest in Asian culture or heritage is welcome to learn more about our club and join us!

Club Email: A5@allegheny.edu

President: Tianming Liu (2024-2025)
Email: liu01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Angel Astaria, International Programs Manager
Email: aastaria@allegheny.edu

Association of Caribbean Students (ACS)

Purpose: The purpose of the Association of Caribbean Students is to provide a welcoming and supportive community for students of Caribbean heritage and those interested in Caribbean culture. The club aims to promote cultural awareness and appreciation of the Caribbean, as well as to create opportunities for members to connect and build friendships.

Meeting Date: Mondays at 7 p.m., CC 301/302

Club Email: caribbean@allegheny.edu

President: Louidjina Cidera (2024-2025)
Email: cidera01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Dom Turner, Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence
Email: dturner@allegheny.edu

Black Girl Magic (BGM)

Purpose: Black Girl Magic is a safe space for all BIPOC-identifying people to express themselves and speak freely along peers who share similar experiences.

Club Email: bgm@allegheny.edu

President: Rian Watson (2023-2024)
Email: watson02@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Jahyra Williams (2023-2024)
Email: williams02@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Autumn Parker, Associate Director of Alumni & Employer Engagement
Email: aparker@allegheny.edu

International Club

Purpose: The International Club aims to showcase the culture and heritage of students at Allegheny College through community outreach.

Goals: creating a space for people to feel comfortable and share their backgrounds, exposing others to various cultures, keeping a global view, and serving the broader community through our events and social media campaigns.

Events we host: general body meetings, cultural fashion show, international, club festival: bazaar, open tabs at GFC, speakers, formal, collaborations with other clubs, workshops to help (international) students on campus, social media campaigns & outreach, cultural events that promote international diversity on campus.

Club Email: ic@allegheny.edu

President: Anh Nguyen (2024-2025)
Email: nguyen02@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Angel Astaria, International Program Manager
Email: aastaria@allegheny.edu

Latinas on the Rise

Purpose: Latinas on the Rise aims to empower the young women of Allegheny College through an inclusive and safe space that celebrates and teaches our members about Latin-American cultures. During club hours, we’ll explore significant Latin-American women throughout history, ways to support each other, ways to set ourselves up for success, and design events for the Allegheny community.

President: Alizcelie Romero (2024-2025)
Email: romero01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Thomas Conners, Assistant Professor of Latinx Studies and World Languages & Cultures
Email: tconners@allegheny.edu

Men of Color Advancement Association (MOCAA)

Purpose: Our organization’s Mission Statement is to create a safe space and community for the men of color at Allegheny College. At a PWI it might be an intimidating experience for these men, and while we are open for everyone, it is made for a safe space for men of color and men in general.

Club Email: mocaa@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Wednesdays at 9 p.m., CC 303

President: Alpha Bah (2023-2024)
Email: bah01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Kamryn Dorsett (2023-2024)
Email: dorsett01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Dom Turner, Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence
Email: dturner@allegheny.edu

Queer People of Color (QPOC)

Purpose: QPOC is to provide inclusiveness to the QPOC/LGBTQ+ community.

Club Email: qpoc@allegheny.edu

President: Juliana James (2023-2024)
Email: james02@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Assistant Dean for Leadership & Engagement
Email: sli@allegheny.edu

South Asian Student Society (SASS)

Purpose: South Asia (Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives) is a collection of various countries and their cultures that are miles away from the USA and Allegheny College. It is the aim of this club to try to bridge that gap and erase some of the geographical distance by attempting to enrich the Allegheny community with customs, practices, celebrations, and food from these collective nations.

Club Email: sass@allegheny.edu

President: Hema Baniya (2023-2024)
Email: baniya01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Ishita Sinha Roy, Comm. Arts/Theatre Associate Professor
Email: iroy@allegheny.edu

Union Latinx (UL)

Purpose: Union Latinx is an organization on campus that focuses on educating people on Latino culture.

Club Email: latina@allegheny.edu

President: Gloria Ulloa-Soto, (2023-2024)
Email: ulloasoto01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Natalie Brown, Assistant Director of IDEAS Center
Email: nbrown@allegheny.edu

General Interest Groups

Purpose: The Allegheny College Bike Share strives to provide an alternative mode of sustainable and healthy transportation to the student body through free checkout at the library. The Bike Share repairs and rebuilds used, donated bicycles to create a fleet of bicycles for student use; offers opportunities for students to learn bike maintenance and repair skills; and cultivates a strong biking culture in which cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and those differently abled can each have fun, safe, and equal access to transportation.

Club Email: bikeshare@allegheny.edu

President: Isaiah Davidson (2024-2025)
Email: davidson01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Kelly Boulton, Sustainability Coordinator
Email: kboulton@allegheny.edu

Allegheny College Bird Club (ACBC)

Purpose: Bird Club is the college’s club for all things birds! As an official campus chapter of the National Audubon Society, Bird Club provides a space for the entire campus community to learn more about birds and to get involved in birdwatching.

We meet weekly and organize several birdwatching trips throughout the semester. Past trips have included duck banding at Pymatuning Wildlife Refuge, owl banding at the Allegheny National Forest, trail maintenance at Presque Isle, and general birdwatching at Conneaut Marsh, Erie National Wildlife Refuge, Woodcock Lake, and Presque Isle. The club also has a collection of bird books and binoculars that students are free to borrow.

As an Audubon campus chapter, we communicate directly with and get support from one of the largest conservation nonprofits in the country, and do local conservation work.

Meeting Date: Mondays at 6 p.m., Carr 239

President: Alex Clifford (2024-2025)
Email: clifford01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jennifer Houtz, Assistant Professor of Biology
Email: jhoutz@allegheny.edu

Allegheny Ghost Club (AGC)

Purpose: The Allegheny Ghost Club is a place for any student interested in exploring the occult, paranormal, and all-around spooky activities happening all around us.

Club Email: agc@allegheny.edu

President: Jane Grabowski (2023-2024)
Email: grabowski01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: John Miller, Assistant Professor of English
Email: jmiller2@allegheny.edu

Allegheny Health and Wellness Club

Purpose: Allegheny’s Health and Wellness Club will foster a community to motivate and educate students on the importance of mental and physical well-being. Everyone is able to reach a healthy lifestyle through simple tasks attainable by all. This club will show how a lifestyle can drastically improve through small changes in one’s routine. We will guide students through embracing fitness, a balanced diet, meditation, and self-care techniques, which will contribute to students living their best life. Achieving optimal well-being is crucial, and Allegheny College’s Health and Wellness Club will motivate individuals and empower them on this journey.

President: Tannaz Latifi (2023-2024)
Email: latifi01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Becky Dawson, Associate Professor of Biology
Email: rdawson@allegheny.edu

Allegheny Knitting Club

Purpose: The purpose of Knitting Club is to provide students with the opportunity to learn how to knit or crochet their own scarves, blankets, gloves, hats, and other various pieces of clothing or accessories. Students will have access to patterns and stitches through books and member knowledge as well as the chance to perfect the craft using different materials and equipment. The club promotes an appreciation for handmade goods and the time and effort it takes to create your own unique style. We also participate in numerous charity projects each semester, both locally and nationally. Furthermore, the club is not limited to knit and crochet; all forms of needlecraft are welcome, including (but not limited to) felting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, and plastic canvas!

Club Email: knittingclub@allegheny.edu

President: Willow Vowler (2024-2025)
Email: vowler01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Amanda Johnson, Executive Assistant
Email: ajohnson@allegheny.edu

Allegheny Role-Playing and Gaming Organization (ARGO)

Purpose: The Allegheny Role-Playing and Gaming Organization (ARGO) gives students a place to play board games, organize role-playing games, and meet other students with similar interests. This includes hosting weekly board game nights and scheduling frequent tabletop game oriented events. Anyone is welcome, and the organization is great for those with any interest in board games, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, or any other form of tabletop and role-play gaming.

Club Email: argo@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: General Game Nights on Fridays at 7 p.m., CC 301/302

President: Jackson Vanhoorelbeke (2024-2025)
Email: vanhoorelbeke02@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Matt Betush, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Email: mbetush@allegheny.edu

Allegheny Students for Body Positivity (ASBP)

Purpose: ASBP will strive to foster body positivity among the student body by providing the education and celebration needed to help make students more knowledgeable and confident about body images, public awareness events, lectures, and social activities open to all who are interested.

President: Rae Robison (2024-2025)
Email: robison01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Josh Guthrie, Wellness Case Manager
Email: jgutherie2@allegheny.edu

Chess Club

Purpose: Allegheny College Chess Club provides a space for those interested in chess from all skill levels. Members will compete, practice together, and engage in activities that help them learn and develop their chess skills.

Club Email: chessclub@allegheny.edu

Club Website: https://allegheny.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/CHES

Meeting Date: Thursdays at 6 p.m.

President: Yanqiao Chen (2023-2024)
Email: chen02@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Douglas Luman, Professor of Computer Science
Email: dluman@allegheny.edu

Clay Club

Purpose: The purpose of Clay Club is to provide access for students to play with clay and glazes in a non-academically demanding way. Techniques like hand building and throwing on the wheel will be modeled for people to further their practice.

Club Email: clayclub@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m., Ceramics Studio in the basement of CC

President: Liv Ernest (2023-2024)
Email: ernest01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Ian Thomas, Assistant Professor of Ceramics and Sculpture
Email: ithomas@allegheny.edu

Commuter and Crawford County Student Association (C3A)

Purpose: To connect commuter students with residential students at Allegheny and host events that are more convenient for students who live off of campus to attend.

Club Email: c3a@allegheny.edu

President: Alizabeth Atkison (2024)
Email: atkison01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jonathon May, Third- and Fourth-Year Class Dean
Email: jmay@allegheny.edu

Gator Activities Programming (GAP)

Purpose: As Gator Activities Programming (GAP), we hold a responsibility to create belonging and community, and to bring students together. It is our mission and goal to enrich the students’ experience on their college campus. GAP members accomplish this by pushing interactive events to unify the community and ultimately allowing students to escape the everyday rigors of academia and HAVE FUN!

Club Email: gap@allegheny.edu

President: Syd Hammerman (2024-2025)
Email: hammerman01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Gloria King, Student Life Coordinator for Leadership & Engagement
Email: gking@allegheny.edu

Grounds for Change (GFC)

Purpose: The campus student-run coffee shop. Come for a drink and good vibes! We are an inclusive space where you can do homework or just hang out! We also throw events, which usually include open tabs with other clubs, which help us build our lovely community.

Club Email: getbusy@allegheny.edu

Website: https://getbusy3.wixsite.com/acgfc

Hours: M-F: 8 a.m.-midnight, Sat: Counter is closed but space is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

President: Elizabeth Dyer (2024-2025)
Email: dyer01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Ella Horner, Student Leadership Coordinator
Email: ehorner@allegheny.edu

Legion of Allegheny Gamers (LAG)

Purpose: LAG was founded to provide students with a means of participating in video gaming with others who share similar interests. This includes holding regular competitions and events that focus on increasing camaraderie amongst the gaming community of Allegheny College. The club seeks to promote a safe and welcoming environment among those who game as a hobby, regardless of their background.

Club Email: lag@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Saturdays from 7 p.m.-12 a.m., CC 301/302

President: Hannah Brown (2024-2025)
Email: brown09@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Chris Finaret, Assistant Professor of Economics
Email: cfinaret@allegheny.edu

Outing Club (AOC)

Purpose: The Allegheny Outing Club is run by students, for students. The whole idea of the club is for students with outdoor skills and experience to share their knowledge and love of nature with others, giving their peers a chance to get out into the wild and out of their comfort zones. We also aim to get students off campus in general, exposing them to new adventures. We promise to provide a safe, healthy, friendly, and exciting experience for you every time you come aboard. We look forward to getting outside with you!

Club Email: outing@allegheny.edu

Club Website: https://alleghenyoc.wixsite.com/allegheny-outingclub/meetourtripleaders

President: Rachel Ditzenberger (2024-2025)
Email: ditzenberger01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jared Luteran, Assistant Athletic Director for Recreation and Facilities
Email: jluteran@allegheny.edu

Student Art Society (SAS)

Purpose: The Student Art Society is a group of art students and gallery assistants who want to make art more accessible at Allegheny. Whether you are studying art, make art as a hobby, or are just an admirer of the arts, we’d love to see you in our club!

Club Email: sas@allegheny.edu

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/allegheny_sas/

President: Jane Grabowski (2023-2024)
Email: grabowski01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Paula Burleigh, Assistant Director of Art History
Email: pburleigh@allegheny.edu

Media Groups

Allegheny College Television (ACTV)

Purpose: Allegheny College Television (ACTV) is the student-run television station within the Department of Communication Arts. Students organize the programming schedules, direct, produce, and host shows that showcase campus and community activities and college talent.

President:
Email: actv@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Michael Keeley, Professor, Communication Arts/Theatre
Email: mkeeley@allegheny.edu

Allegheny Film and Television (AFTV)

Purpose: Allegheny Film and Television will provide opportunities for those with a passion or interest in film, movies, and/or the process to learn more about filming, editing, directing, script writing, acting, etc. AFTV will offer workshops, movie screenings, periodic meetings, and speakers. AFTV is committed to offering the students and faculty of Allegheny College a creative output.

Club Email: aftv@allegheny.edu

President: Katie McLendon (2023-2024)
Email: mclendon01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Sasha Holguin (2023-2024)
Email: holguin01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Michael Keeley, Professor of Communication Arts
Email: mkeeley@allegheny.edu

The Allegheny Review

Purpose: The Allegheny Review is a national literary magazine publishing exclusively undergraduate work in our annual spring issue. The journal is created, curated, and edited by Allegheny students.

Club Email: review@allegheny.edu

Club Website: https://allegheny.edu/allegheny-review/

President: Lirona Wainer-Yaffe (2023-2024)
Email: waineryaffe01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Christopher Bakken, Professor of English
Email: cbakken@allegheny.edu

The Campus (Newspaper)

Purpose: The Campus is a nonprofit newspaper made for and by the students of Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The Campus seeks to serve and inform the college community by printing journalistic work that seeks the truth and reports honestly and accurately as it distributes high-quality content.

Club Email: newspaper@allegheny.edu

Website: https://alleghenycampus.com

Meeting Date: Mondays at 8 p.m., CC 303

President: Sam Heilmann (2024-2025)
Email: heilmann01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Michael Crowley, Assistant Professor of English
Email: mcrowley@allegheny.edu

Overkill Literary Magazine

Purpose: We are Allegheny’s alternative student-run literary magazine that publishes writing and art by students bi-annually.

Website: https://acoverkill.wordpress.com

President: Madison Boring (2023-2024)
Email: boring01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Libby Roda (2023-2024)
Email: roda01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Mari Christmas, Assistant Professor of English
Email: mchristmas@allegheny.edu

WARC Radio (90.3)

Purpose: Allegheny College’s student-run radio station. Providing Allegheny College and Meadville, PA, with a listening alternative since 1963.

Club Email: warc@allegheny.edu

Website: www.warcmeadville.com

Request Line: 814-332-5275

President: Sarah Pitko, (2024-2025)
Email: pitko01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Joseph Tompkins, Assistant Director of Communication Arts
Email: jtompkins@allegheny.edu

Performing Arts Groups

Jazz and Dance Ensemble (JaDE)

Purpose: JaDE, also known as the Allegheny Jazz and Dance Ensemble, is a student-run, student-choreographed dance group affiliated with the Allegheny Dance & Movement Studies program. JaDE was established in 2002, and is an Allegheny Student Government (ASG) recognized and funded organization. JaDE prides itself on performing at varying venues, both on and off campus, and holds a community-minded attitude toward performances. JaDE also strives to improve our local community through service and fundraising for the Crawford County Special Olympics.

President: Lily Kons (2024-2025)
Email: kons01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Betsy Getschman, Dance and Movement Studies Instructor
Email: bgetschman@allegheny.edu

Orchesis Dance Company

Purpose: Orchesis is a student-run organization that welcomes anyone to dance. We hold yearly shows in the fall where all dancers, choreographers, and lighting and sound technicians are recognized for their hard work and creativity.

Club Email: orchesis@allegheny.edu

President: Sarah Allison (2024-2025)
Email: allison01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Ishita Sinha Roy, Communication Arts/Theater Associate Professor
Email: iroy@allegheny.edu

Student Experimental Theatre (SET)

Purpose: To provide students with the opportunity to direct, perform, and devise theatrical work in a student-led setting.

Club Email: set@allegheny.edu

President: Madeline Segar (2024-2025)
Email: segar01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Michael Mehler, Associate Professor of Communication Arts/Theatre
Email: mmehler@allegheny.edu

United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)

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Purpose: USITT Allegheny is a chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, which is a national technical theater organization. This chapter provides support and opportunities for students wanting to grow and pursue a career in technical theater. The chapter provides workshops throughout the year to help with professional development. We also participate in the regional and national conference each year, which helps our chapter members build connections and skills that could lead to job and internship opportunities after college.

Club Email: usitt@allegheny.edu

President: Madeline Segar (2024-2025)
Email: segar01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: LeeAnn Yeckley, Technical Director of Communication Arts and Theatre
Email: lyeckley@allegheny.edu

Politics, Activism, and Leadership Groups

Allegheny College Student Socialist Club (ACS)

Purpose: A campus socialist organization created to foster the flow of liberatory theory and practice oriented on class and economics, informed by colonialism, racism, sexism, queerphobia, and other forms of socioeconomic oppression.

President: Sasha Lu (2023-2024)
Email: lu01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Joe Tompkins, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts
Email: jtompkins@allegheny.edu

Allegheny Student Government (ASG)

Purpose: ASG is the sole representative body of the Allegheny College Student Body. ASG manages clubs and the student activity fee, represents the will of students to Administrators and the Board of Trustees, and provides programming for students.

Meeting Date: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., CC 301/302

President: Ella DeRose (2024-2025)
Email: derose01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Trae Yeckley, Dean for Student Life
Email: tyeckley@allegheny.edu

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College Democrats

Purpose: We aim to be the dynamic hub for students who are fueled by political engagement and the drive for progress! Here, we’re all about sparking lively conversations, diving deep into current political issues, and gearing up to make a real impact. Join us in championing open dialogue, getting the lowdown on what matters, and rolling up our sleeves for advocacy, volunteering, and voter registration drives. Let’s unite as informed and responsible citizens, shaping a future where everyone’s voice is heard. Together, we’re stepping up for a society that’s not just fairer, but fiercely inclusive too!

Club Email: collegedemocrats@allegheny.edu

President: Zula Stenger (2024-2025)
Email: stenger01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Tarah Williams, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Email: twilliams@allegheny.edu

College Republicans

Purpose: To increase political participation and foster understanding for conservative beliefs on campus. Encouraging activism in Crawford County.

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Food Recovery Network (FRN)

Purpose: FRN aims to address food insecurity both off and on Allegheny College’s campus by connecting recovered food resources to food-insecure individuals in the form of community meal programming and communal food resources.

Club Email: foodrescue@allegheny.edu

Website: https://sites.google.com/allegheny.edu/foodrecoverynetwork/home

President: Sofia Hassan (2024-2025)
Email: hassan01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Colin Hurley, Associate Dean & Director of Community Engagement
Email: churley@allegheny.edu

Green Students of Color Society (Green SOCS)

Purpose: The purpose of Green SOCS is to provide a safe community for students of color and other interested students on campus to explore environmental issues and work toward bringing awareness and education to them in a fun, productive manner.

President: Gloria Ulloa-Soto (2023-2024)
Email: ulloasoto01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Matthew Bethurem, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability
Email: ebethurem@allegheny.edu

Model United Nations (MUN)

Purpose: Giving students the opportunity to discuss global affairs and come up with feasible solutions.

President: Rutendo Mavunga (2024) – Study Abroad for Fall
Email: mavunga01@allegheny.edu

Co-President: Tergel Buyanbat (2023) – President for Fall
Email: buyanbat01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Brian Miller, Assistant Professor of History
Email: bmiller2@allegheny.edu

ROTC Club

Purpose: This club will be available for students to learn what it means to be an Army Officer, the steps needed to take in becoming an Army Officer, and the different opportunities associated with being an Army Officer.

Club Email: rotc@allegheny.edu

President: Rebekah Rudd (2024-2025)
Email: rudd01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: D. Alexis Hart, Professor of English and Director of Writing
Email: ahart@allegheny.edu

Students for Environmental Action (SEA)

Purpose: The purpose of this club is to provide a vehicle by which students from all majors can unite to contribute interdisciplinary knowledge to foster an understanding of our environment, including the physical, economic, political, and cultural conditions in which we live. This will be achieved through environmental educational experiences, programs, and participation in various actions.

The purpose of this club is to provide students with an opportunity to discuss, learn about, and take action on environmental issues they care about. The club aims to promote interdisciplinary understanding of the complex environmental issues that students face, or will face, while giving students the means to take action to change environmental policies, perceptions, and conditions both on and off Allegheny’s campus.

Club Email: sea@allegheny.edu

Website: https://www.instagram.com/allegheny_sea/

Meeting Date: Thursdays at 7 p.m., Carr 238

President: Elsa Waidelich (2024-2025)
Email: waidelich01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Kelly Boulton, Sustainability Coordinator
Email: kboulton@allegheny.edu

Why Not Us? (WNU)

Purpose: A student organization focused on supporting sexual violence survivors, domestic abuse victims, and human trafficking victims; raising awareness of the sensitive topics; supporting safe sex and the discussion surrounding consent; and supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus. We also provide information and resources to those who need them.

Club Email: whynotus@allegheny.edu

President: Rachel Lanham (2024-2025)
Email: lanham01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Jennifer Hellwarth, Professor of English & LGBT Minor Coordinator
Email: jhellwar@allegheny.edu

Religious and Spiritual Groups

Allegheny Christian Outreach

Purpose: ACO’s purpose is to be a community on campus where any student can encounter the gospel (the good news of Jesus), explore the Bible, and grow in Christian faith.

Club Email: aco@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m., Ford Chapel

President: Meghan Boudreau (2024-2025)
Email: boudreau01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Mollie Little, Campus Ministry
Email: mlittle@allegheny.edu

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Purpose: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets once a week and provides a safe and welcoming place for all students who are interested in exploring, discussing, and sharing their Christian faith. The group comprises athletes and non-athletes and uses the tool of sports to facilitate and fuel conversations and explore the world around us.

Club Website: https://sites.allegheny.edu/religiouslife/program/fca

Club Email: fca@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Thursdays at 8:30 p.m., CC 301-302

President: Peter Lantz (2023-2024)
Email: lantz01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Gordon Truesdale, Residence Life Coordinator
Email: gtruesdale@allegheny.edu

Hillel

Purpose: Hillel is a student-led organization that supports and encourages the exploration of Jewish life and culture through religious, educational, and social programs. Students in Hillel work to provide a community that helps Jewish students celebrate, learn, and explore Jewish heritage.

Meeting Date: Fridays at 5 p.m., Meadville Jewish Community Center

President: Syd Hammerman (2024-2025)
Email: hammerman01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Sharon Wesoky, Professor in Political Science
Email: swesoky@allegheny.edu

Islamic Cultural Association

Purpose: Islamic Cultural Association (ICA) is a student-led organization that supports Muslim students and cultivates mutual respect between Muslims and other communities by creating a space for students of different cultural backgrounds and experiences to celebrate diversity and challenge stereotypes.

Club Email: ica@allegheny.edu

President: Shafia Bhatti (2024-2025)
Email: bhatti01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Sami Alkyam, Assistant Professor of Arabic and Chair of International Studies
Email: salkyam@allegheny.edu

Mindfulness & Meditation Club

Purpose: The Mindfulness and Meditation Clubs purpose is to provide a safe space and community for learning about and practicing mindfulness/meditation. Group meditations are conducted, and the club will be a resource for mediating mindfulness events on campus and with the community throughout the year.

President: Elle Carpenter (2024-2025)
Email: carpenter01@allegheny.edu

Advisor: Sharon Wesoky, Professor for Political Science
Email: swesoky@allegheny.edu

Newman Catholic Campus Ministry

Mission Statement: Newman is a supportive community founded in Jesus Christ and guided by the Roman Catholic tradition which will revere and accept the presence of God in each individual person, recognize and respect all of God’s creation, and strive to live in faith through everyday life.

Purpose: Newman strives to provide opportunities to worship and minister at Catholic liturgies, provide opportunities to question and learn about the Catholic faith, become a leading member of the Catholic community, and serve the community at large.

Club Email: newman@allegheny.edu

Meeting Date: Mondays at 8 p.m., CC 206

President: Joe Leszczynski (2024-2025)
Email: leszczynski01@allegheny.edu

Campus Minister/Advisor: Fr. Jeff Lucas
Email: jlucas@allegheny.edu

Serve As a Club Manager

Check out your copy of The Compass in your student handbook when you arrive on campus, and become a leader in the clubs or organizations best suited for you! Getting involved will allow you to form new connections outside of the classroom.

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