Getting Involved

Students learn more when they are engaged in all aspects of their college experience. At Dickinson, involvement on campus can be defined in many ways. Joining student organizations, engaging in student-faculty research, participating in service-learning opportunities and attending campus cultural events are just a few examples.

The benefits of being actively involved with campus organizations, activities and events are numerous. Students learn about themselves—their individual talents, skills and values—while also making significant contributions to the college community and beyond.

Student Organizations

Most clubs and organizations on this page are overseen by Student Senate. To get more information about Senate, or to find out what other projects they are working on, visit their website.

Community Service Groups

Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega is a national coed service fraternity and is open to social Greeks as well as independent students. The organization's principles are leadership, friendship, and service to the campus, community, nation and the Brotherhood.

Contact: President: Bruke Mikesell
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/~apo/
America Reads
Established by President Clinton, America Reads stresses the importance of communities coming together to ensure all children are reading.

Contact: President: Emily Arndt & Kayla Muirhead
ArtWorks!
To bring arts to the community and to give middle school students a place to grow personally, intellectually, and creatively.

Contact: Coordinators: Torie Schonfeld & Molly Orell
Big/Little (affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America)
The Big/Little program offers a unique opportunity for students to become a mentor to an underprivileged child from Carlisle. Being a "big" is a tremendous opportunity for service to the community and personal growth.

Contact: Co-Chairs: Molly DiLeonardi & Melissa Canu
Web site: http://www.bbbs.org
C.A.R.E.S
Tutoring program for elementary aged children that are recent immigrants to the United States. We provide homework help and social support for these children.

Contact: Co-Coordinators: Becca Feldman & Kellie Nissen
Carlisle Tutoring Program
The Carlisle Tutoring Program strives to provide free tutoring services to Carlisle Area Schools and programs, to connect Dickinson students and Carlisle Middle/Elementary school students, and to ultimately benefit the Dickinson/Carlisle communities.

Contact: Co-Chairs: Lisa Freeman & Kathryn Henwood
Dickinson Friends
Dickinson Friends matches college students with community members who have disabilities. Mentor/participant pairs meet weekly and participate in monthly group events.

Contact: Co-Chairs: Victoria Seman and Christine Talbot
Dickinson's Educational Enrichment Program (D.E.E.P.)
To educate students in the Carlisle community about the college process and provide them the tools and resources to achieve their goals through higher education.

Contact: Chair: Martin Navarrete & Morgan Tramontano
Dream Catchers
ESL students in the Carlisle area need positive influences and a positive atmosphere that promotes education, fosters integration and acceptance and develops good study habits to ensure a brighter future.

Contact: Co-Chairs: Stefano Biguzzi & Kathleen Daley
English as a Second Language (ESL)
This program provides English lessons to adults in the community whose first language is not English. By helping adults learn and improve their English communication skills, we hope to empower them to access more resources, information, and opportunities.

Contact: Coordinators: Sabina Madraswalla & Emily Fineberg, & Sabina Madraswalla
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a national organization that works to eliminate poverty housing by building and restoring houses then selling them to qualified families at no cost. The Dickinson chapter works in nearby areas throughout the semester and raises money for the organization.

Contact: President: Antonia Johnson
Montgomery Service Leaders
The John Montgomery Service Leaders personify the three hallmarks of in-depth community engagement, leadership and awareness, and academic connections between Dickinson's campus and the greater Carlisle community.

Contact: Chair: Rachel Jordan
Prison Inmate Tutoring
Our mission is to provide educational support to prison inmates with the purpose of assisting them in passing their General Education Development (GED) tests in order to acquire a high school equivalency degree.

Contact: Chair: Austin Barrington
Rotaract
Serves as a gateway for youth advocacy programs so that they can collaborate and pull together resources to serve Dickinson and the surrounding community. Rotaract also allows mentors to experience what it means to be a global citizen and take leadership positions within the organizations.

Contact: Co-Coordinators: Alex Delp and Kendra Haven
Senior Companions
Senior Companions visit a local nursing home once a week. Creating both a one-on-one, "buddy" relationship, as well as communal one. Bringing in a youthful vibe!

Contact: Co-Chairs: Sloane Fowkes and Orli Segal
Service Trips
To provide local, domestic and international service trip opportunities to all members of the Dickinson College community.

Contact: Chair: Colleen Berger

Academic Honorary Societies

Alpha Lambda Delta
Founded on April 9, 1989, the Dickinson College chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society honors academic excellence during a Dickinsonian's first year in college.

Contact: President: Renata Leo
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/ald/
Eta Sigma Phi
To promote classical studies among the Dickinson College campus.

Contact: President: James Martin
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi fosters excellence in education and promotes fellowship among those dedicated to teaching.

Contact: President: Leah Simendinger
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/programs/education/content/student-organ
Psychology Club
To promote cohesion among psychology majors and to spread knowledge of psychology around campus.

Contact: President: Kara Friend

Non-Academic Honorary Societies

Raven's Claw
Promote campus unity and leadership

Contact: Chair: Carleton Simpson
The Order of Scroll and Key
A senior honor society for Dickinson's male leaders based on philanthropy and campus involvement.

Contact: President: Nathaniel Armistead
Wheel and Chain
Wheel and Chain, founded in 1924, is a local honor society for senior women. Members, known as "blue hats," are elected in the spring of their junior year on the basis of participation in campus activities, service to the College and community, leadership skills, and personal character.

Contact: President: Christina Socci
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/wheel/

Language Interest

American Sign Language Club
To provide a space to learn and practice American sign language and to increase awareness about deaf culture.

Contact: President: Holly Holtz
Circolo Italiano
The Italian Club was formed to give students an opportunity to become culturally involved with the language. Films, dinners, and guest lectures are an integral part of this program.

Contact: President: Thiago Branco
French Club
The French Club brings together students who share an interest in the cultures of the French-speaking world, from Africa to Western Europe, from Asia to North America. Weekly dinners, films, parties, and trips to places like Quebec City and New Orleans are some of the activities sponsored by the club. Knowledge of French is not required.

Contact: President: Mana Shaw
German Club
The German Club was founded to enhance in interested students an appreciation of the language and culture of German-speaking countries. Activities sponsored by the club include film showings, field trips and parties. Knowledge of German is not required.

Contact: President: Gwyneth van Son
Portuguese Club
The purpose of the Portuguese Club is to promote the study and awareness of the language and the culture of Portuguese speaking peoples.

Contact: President: Thiago Branco
Web site: blogs.dickinson.edu/portugueseclub
Russian Club
The Russian Club promotes Russian cultural activities on campus. Activities educate the College community in Russian culture. A knowledge of the language is not required, only an interest in the country's rich cultural heritage.

Contact: President: Caroline Elkin
Spanish Club
Promote interest in Hispanic language and culture, give opportunities for Spanish language practice and celebrate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

Contact: President: Gaberella Ramos

Media

Microcosm
The Microcosm, the Dickinson yearbook, is published in the fall and records events from orientation to graduation through pictures and articles.

Contact: President: Joan Smedinghoff
Multimedia Club
The Multimedia club is a collection of students interested in creating art and other work in various forms of media styles and presentations, including digital video, 3D animation, photoshop, etc.

Contact: President: David Montross
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/multimedia/
The "E" Environmental Newspaper
To inform the campus community of environmentally-related issues on the campus-wide, local, national or international level, and to provide opportunities to students looking to find their environmental voice.

Contact: President: Emily Bowie
The Dickinsonian
The Dickinsonian, founded in 1872, is the student newspaper. The paper is funded by advertisements and subscriptions and is published biweekly. Students perform all functions of the newspaper and are solely responsible for its content. All students are welcome to join the staff.

Contact: Editor-in-Chief: Matthew Korb
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/dickinsonian/
The Square
To encourage and promote alternative and underrepresented Arts, Culture, Politics, Humor and Environmental and Social Accountability as well as serve as an Institutional and Cultural Watch Dog for Dickinson life.

Contact: President: Sarah Gray
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/thesquare/
WDCV 88.3FM
Located on your FM dial at 88.3, WDCV-FM is the student run campus radio station. The station provides a wide range of music, news, and sports programs. The station is located in the lower level of the HUB. No experience is necessary and D.J.s are trained through an apprenticeship program.

Contact: President: Tessa Cicak
Web site: http://www.wdcvfm.com/

Performing Arts

Crescendevils A Cappella
As Dickinson's newest co-ed a cappella group, we are committed to providing our members the opportunity to develop individual vocal skills while we master collective repertoire and develop group dynamics in a fun and social environment.

Contact: President: Julia Rasammy
D-Tones
We are the oldest co-ed a cappella group on campus. We perform on and off campus to bring music's classics to the ears of all there to listen.

Contact: dtones@dickinson.edu
Web site: http://users.dickinson.edu/~dtones/
Dance Theater Group
Purpose: A) provide a creative outlet for students interested in all forms of dance; B) sponsor master classes, residencies and field trips to promote a understanding and awareness of dance and to enhance the cultural life of the college community; C) provide entertainment for the entire college community.

Contact: President: Layla Meyer
Hypnotic
The Hypnotic Dance Group's main goal will be to provide students with a strong interest in the hip-hop dance form a space to practice their artistic expression. Members of this community hold the responsibility of raising awareness of the richness of the hip-hop dance culture.

Contact: President: Celeste Hippolyte
Infernos
To bring male and female voices together in harmony and collaboration.
Contact: Infernos@dickinson.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickinson-Infernos/221504257942850

Contact: President: Matt Halvorson
Web site: http://DickinsonInfernos.weebly.com
Mermaid Players
To provide and promote experiences in theatre to all students who wish to partake.

Contact: President: Sydney Moffat
Music Society
Recognizing the importance of music in daily life, the Music Society aims to infuse students' experiences and campus activities with music and musical culture. Music Society will use the resource of Music House and specially planned events to foster Dickinson's musical community.

Contact: President: Ryan Karr
Octals
The Octals were founded during the 1995-96 academic year by eight talented men who wanted to revive the old Dickinson tradition of men's a capella singing. The group has grown to be one of Dickinson's most popular entertaining groups. During the spring of 1999 they released their first CD, titled the Limestone Cowboys.

Contact: President: Brett Weidman
Rhythm Mecca
The purpose of Rhythm Mecca shall be to promote diversity on Dickinson's campus through enlightening its members and the wider Dickinson community about the many styles of drumming throughout the world.

Contact: President: Cody Nichols
Run With It!
We aim to practice the art of improvization and perform shows for the amusement of the community. We hold our own performances and provide entertainment for various groups and activities. We hope to work with others who aim to develop their skills in the art form as well.

Contact: President: Vincent White
Syrens
The Syrens are Dickinson College's only all female a capella singing group created to promote a greater interest by women in music. The repertoire includes oldies, jazz, musical/movie hits, and current pop tunes. Membership is open through audition.

Contact: President: Caitlin Simpson
Web site: http://users.dickinson.edu/~syrens/
Taiko Club
We seek to bring Taiko drumming to Dickinson College through music and cultural events. In addition, we want to enrich the Dickinson community by introducing Japanese and Japanese-American culture.

Contact: President: Megan Stekla

Religious Life

Dickinson Christian Fellowship (DCF)
DCF is an interdenominational Christian fellowship with a seven day a week ministry. Weekly meetings on Friday nights are times to learn, love, grow, and celebrate God's love. Many small group Bible studies meet during the week to build community and provide nurturing and support. Members also meet regularly to pray and share meals. DCF is affiliated with the national sponsor Intervarsity Christian Fellowship of Evangelical Students.

Contact: President: Alexander Strachan
Hillel
Hillel seeks to provide activities to help Jewish students retain their cultural and religious ties to Judaism by providing programs and religious services. Programs include sponsorship of the Hillel House, Shabbat dinners, bagel brunches, Passover meals, and trips to museums and New York City.

Contact: President: Kayla Reisman
Muslim Student Association
To provide a place in which Muslims and non-Muslims can come together and build a better understanding of Islam.

Contact: President: Adeen Solaiman
Newman Club
The Newman Club serves to provide an opportunity for Catholic students on campus to learn and grow in their faith. We work to create a viable Catholic community, accurately transmit the teachings of the church and inspire interfaith dialogue respectfully and constructively.

Contact: President: Amanda Jo Wildey

Special Interest

Active Minds
Active Minds' mission is to increase student awareness of mental health issues and symptoms of mental health disorders, provide information about available resources, encourage students to seek help as soon as help is needed, and serve as a liaison between students and the mental health community.

Contact: President: Valentina Calandra
Web site: http://www.activeminds.org
African American Society
We, the members of the African American Society, believe in promoting the voice, achievements, struggle, and experience of the African American Community and all other communities affiliated. Our goals are to promote open forums, and a greater sense of collectivity, one that spawns from a shared identity. We are here to take an active part in creating a space that all students can create change and own.

Contact: President: Frank Williams
Arts Collective
The Arts Collective is an organization dedicated to promoting, recognizing and stimulating a general interest and appreciation of art, from both historical and creative viewpoints, on campus.

Contact: President: Charlotte Jones
Arts Haus
To provide a creative space and living community for students to inspire creativity and art expression in themselves and others, and to form an outlet for any art form.

Contact: President: Annabelle MacAuley
Asian American Alliance
The AAA seeks to provide social and educational space for Asian Americans that fosters community and solidarity across diverse cultures. The AAA acts as a representative for Asian American student voices and concerns, and works to empower its members through social justice dialogue and activism.

Contact: President: Andrew Dietz
Asian Social Interest Association (ASIA)
ASIA's goal is to increase education and awareness of Asian cultures, issues, activities, and events, as well as provide a social outlet for students of Asian interest or heritage. ASIA functions independently from, but works with, other cultural groups on campus. Some activities include the annual Chinese Moon Festival, a film series, and participation in Multicultural Fair Week.

Contact: President: Yutong Shang
Astronomy Club
To develop an appreciation for astronomy within the Carlisle and Dickinson communities and to advance the sharing of knowledge between members through educational trips and programs.

Contact: President: Kaylin Bednarz
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/~astro/
Belles Lettres Literary Society
Founded in 1786 by Charles Nisbet, first principal of the College, the Belles Lettres Society is one of the nation's oldest literary societies. Belles Lettres annually publishes The Dickinson Review, a professional literary review, and The Bonfire, a student written and published literary magazine.

Contact: President: Emily Arndt
Belly Dance Club (Anwar)
The Belly Dance Club teaches Dickinson and the Carlisle community about this wonderful dance and we perform at many events on and off campus.

Contact: President: Kaitlyn Jurewicz
Chimaera Club
To provide an organization for those interested in the classics or archaeology in which members can meet, discuss and learn more.

Contact: President: Dan Ehrlich
Class of 2013
To build unity among the Class of 2013

Contact: President: Hector Meza
Class of 2014
Our mission is to represent the Class of 204 in the Student Senate and also provide events that promote class unity

Contact: President: Robert Spriggs
Class of 2015
To foster class unity by providing social venues in which sophomore students are able to share with their peers and overall Dickinson community.

Contact: President: Rogelio Cerezo
Class of 2016
To increase class affinity through engaging extra curricular social activities.

Contact: President: Jennifer Rush
Club Afrique
Club Afrique is a student organization committed to enlightening the Dickinson community about the wider continent of Africa and sharing Africa's cultural heritage through programming, cultural celebrations, and engagement.

Contact: President: Maame Akua Marfo
College Democrats
A group of young adults committed to serving their college, local community, state and nation through being active in the political process and working to elect progressive candidates.

Contact: President: Matt Hillsberg
College Republicans
A group dedicated to fostering political debate and engagement on campus while promoting conservative ideals in the local, state, and national communities.

Contact: President: Alex Egner
Colleges Against Cancer/Relay for Life
Dickinson College Relay for Life honors those touched by cancer and supports the American Cancer Society's efforts to find a cure. This 12 hour event gives the campus a chance to join together to relay in tribute to cancer victims and their loved ones, and celebrating the lives of cancer survivors.

Contact: President: Megan Corcoran
Dickinson Student Ambassadors
Connect current Dickinson students and alumni in an effort to network, building relationships, and foster an increased pride in Dickinson among the college community.

Contact: President: Elizabeth Gingrich
EarthNow
To promote awareness and provide educational activities that focus on environmental issues that impact communities on a local and global scale.

Contact: President: Sasha Reagan
Feminist Collective
The Feminist Collective strives to integrate the study and practice of an inclusive feminism, one which recognizes the intersectionality of race, class, gender and sexuality. The Collective intends to progressively educate the campus community by challenging the patriarchal prescriptions of our society.

Contact: President: Alex North
Gaming Club
The purpose of the Gaming Club is to provide students fun social events and study breaks and to help students with similar interests find each other and play games outside of the club.

Contact: President: Dennis Liang
Geological Society of Dickinson College
To promote general awareness and education of Appalachian geology and geology as a scientific discipline.

Contact: President: Ellen Was
Global Gastronomy Group
To provide an opportunity for those with an interest in cooking to explore culinary techniques through the preparation of foods influenced both by global cultures and fellow students.

Contact: President: Andrew Veselka
Japanese Animation Club
The Japanese Animation Club explores various forms of animation and their impacts on people worldwide. Besides animation, we also explore the fan base and game connections, costume work and other social aspects inspired by animation.

Contact: President: Elaine Rothman
Web site: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dickinsonanimeclub
Jive Turkeys: Ultimate Frisbee
If you like to be outdoors and can throw a frisbee this is the club for you. Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport similar to soccer which is played with a frisbee. Members practice regularly and participate in tournaments with other college club teams. Come play disc! All are welcome.

Contact: Co-Presidents: Svenja Schneider & Brian Sperling
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/turkeys/
Keystones of Dickinson College
To offer the men of Dickinson College an alternative to Greek life by providing additional opportunities for social and service fraternity. Through such initiatives, the Keystones offer individuals an opportunity to become a better student and community leader.

Contact: President: Matthew Hillsberg
Latin American & Caribbean Club
To promote awareness of Latin American and Caribbean cultures on campus through intellectual dialogue within a safe inclusive environment. Impacting campus wide visibility of different cultural backgrounds.

Contact: President: Victor Holguin
Middle Eastern Club
The Middle Eastern Club is an organization of Dickinson students that is devoted to educating and celebrating the cultures of the Middle East. The Club offers events that are held to open the minds of individuals to a rich and diverse culture.

Contact: President: Katie Welch
Model United Nations
Model United Nations is a student run organization that simulates the functions of the actual U.N. Its members participate in conferences at other colleges and universities to compete. In addition, they also run an annual high school simulation.

Contact: President: Yike (Echo) Li
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/mun/
Neuroscience Club
To spread awareness of brain related issues on campus while providing a science community for the campus to engage in especially neuroscience, psychology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, and biology majors.

Contact: Presidents: Alexandra Bova
Outing Club
To provide a means of for students to connect to the outdoors through trips and events. There is also a strong emphasis on sustainability, environmental education, and team building.

Contact: President: Steven Finley
Web site: http://wiki.dickinson.edu/index.php?title=Outing_Club
PALS (Peers Assisting Learning About Safe Sex)
To expand and enhance awareness and education of safe sex, contraception and healthy relationships for the College population.

Contact: President: Marilyn Mendez
Paintball Club
To promote teamwork and bridge the divides between classes of students by offering a new activity, thereby forming bonds with fellow Dickinsonians as well as encouraging physical fitness and athleticism.

Contact: President: Thomas N. Shewell
Phoenix
Phoenix is Dickinson College's all girl community service group. This year, our volunteer projects include an animal shelter based in Harrisburg, Carlisle clean ups, and other events with local organizations. Our members are committed to giving back to the community and building relationships with truly great people.

Contact: President: Breanna Goldner
Photography Club
Photography Club is a meeting place for students who are interested in photography to discuss techniques, composition, etc. and to help students improve their photography skills.

Contact: President: Junxing (Angelo) Lan
Pre-Health Society
The Pre-Health Society serves as a resource and support for students entering any health related field. Activities and programs include dinner talks with medical professionals, field trips to medical schools, and social outings. Members of PHS will learn about new topics in medicine, while understanding the humanitarian side of the field.

Contact: President: Alexandre Toureh
Public Affairs Symposium (PAS)
PAS is a student planned conference focusing on an issue of ethical or social significance. Committee members help in the development of the overall, three day symposium presented each February.

Contact: Chair: Jessica Cooper
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/pas/
Quidditch Club
To provide a place where students of Dickinson can play muggle Quidditch in a safe and fair manner and connect with other fans of the Harry Potter series and sport.

Contact: President: Dylan McNair
Red Devils Cheerleading Squad
The team cheers for home football and basketball games, attends on spirit events on campus like pep rallies, and works through independent team projects to raise school spirit on campus.

Contact: President: Essence McDowell
S.P.A.N.K.K. - Students Promoting an Active Network of Kinky Knowledge
S.P.A.N.K.K. is an education and discussion group for people who are into or curious about the BDSM or kink lifestyle. Our club aims to actively dispel negative or offensive stereotypes about BDSM and provide a safe space for students.

Contact: President: Suri Smith
Secularist Students United
To provide a community on campus for those identifying as secular, especially those that identify as nonbelievers. Further, to educate the college community about the separation of church and state and nonbelief.

Contact: President: Caroline Elkin
Society of Physics Students (SPS)
To enrich fellow minds with a deeper understanding of the physical world and to inspire scientific thinking in the student populace and in the community at large.

Contact: President: Justin Brown
Web site: http://physics.dickinson.edu/sps_web/sps_homepage.html
Sophomore Class Officers (Class of 2014)
Our mission is to unify the 2014 class to their peers and the entire Dickinson College community through social and academic events.

Contact: President: Brad Bero
Spectrum: Dickinson's Queer/Straight Alliance
This group is devoted to political activism, raising awareness, and public education on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered issues. One does not have to identify as GLBTQ to be a part of Spectrum. Everyone is welcome to our events and meetings, and Spectrum respects and celebrates all diversity. This group wishes to be the voice and safe space for GLBTQ persons and their allies at Dickinson College.

Contact: President: Devin Beaugureau
Student Senate
To communicate and relay the will and perspective of the student body to the faculty, administration and community at large. To assist groups in their efforts by providing monetary resources and institutional support.

Contact: President: Andrew Chesley
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/student-life/student-senate
Students Interested in Sustainable Agriculture (SISA)
SISA is a student organization designed to connect the student body with the college farm, promote an environmentally sound agricultural system and raise awareness of the connection between food and sustainability.

Contact: President: Megan Moody
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
To provide the Dickinson College campus community with informative and educational information about current drug policy and its reform in the United States, while acting as a resource for the college in pursuing more sensible policy.

Contact: President: Molly Mullane
Web site: http://www.ssdp.org/chapters/northeast/pennsylvania
Students for Social Action
We are a non-partisan student organization that aims to create an aware and involved student body. By working with faculty, staff and students, and with the support of people from the outside, we aim to develop a model for Global Justice that has just interactions with the local community and the world.

Contact: President: Martin Alvarez
Sustained Dialogue
Sustained Dialogue is an organic five-stage process that addresses strained relationships to improve communities. Sustained Dialogue creates a safe space to address divisive issues that are often taboo in social settings.

Contact: President: Christopher Brokus
Swing Dance Club
The purpose of the Swing Dance Club shall be to educate members in the art of swing dancing and to provide entertainment to the Dickinson and Carlisle communities.

Contact: President: Michelle Wang
Synergy, the Dickinson Dance Team
To entertain and perform through the performing arts on Dickinson's campus as well as the surrounding community. The dance team will educate members to increase their dance skills and gain confidence through performances.

Contact: President: Danielle Erickson
The Treehouse: Center for Sustainable Living
The Treehouse is a student-run organization that seeks to raise awareness for alternative lifestyles while fostering a sustainable atmosphere. We foster an atmosphere of awareness about sustainable living and promote responsible social, environmental, and economic action in the Dickinson community.

Contact: Chair: Annaliese Ramthun
Third Degree Steppers
To embrace the dynamics of stepping in order to express energy, creativity and uniqueness to the Dickinson community.

Contact: President: Fabian Hernandez
UMOJA
Umoja means unite, the concept in which this organization is based. Our organization was created to establish and maintain unity among the Dickinson students and the Carlisle community.

Contact: Director of Committees: Andrew Verrier
Union Philosophical Society
To preserve and document the historic nature of the society and provide the further enlightenment of Dickinson students through debate, declaration and rhetoric.

Contact: President: Suri Smith
YES P.L.E.A.S.E.
YES P.L.E.A.S.E., Peers Learning Educating, and Supporting Everyone, is a peer educator group that raises awareness of gender violence on our campus and is a resource for the student body. We also help with Extended Orientation for the incoming first-year class.

Contact: Chair: Helen Hopper
Web site: http://yesplease-dson.tumblr.com/

Greek Life

Delta Nu
The object of Delta Nu is to adhere to the following ideals: 1) the 8 goals of sisterhood; 2) to uphold the values and virtues of our founders; 3) promote achievement; 4) to serve Dickinson College and Carlisle positively; 5) to celebrate the birthday of Delta Nu each October 8th in commemoration of our founding on October 8, 1971.

Contact: President: Mikayla Strycharz
Web site: http://users.dickinson.edu/~deltanu
Delta Sigma Phi (Theta Lambda Chapter)
A fraternity that will promote the ideals of brotherhood through community involvement and academic excellence. Better men. Better lives.

Contact: President: Stephen Whittaker
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/~deltasig/
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Upsilon Delta Chapter)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Thrust of: * Economic Development * Educational Development * International Awareness and Involvement * Physical and Mental Health * Political Awareness and Involvement The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.

Contact: President: Ashley Peel
Web site: http://www.deltasigmatheta.org
Interfraternity Council
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) serves to advocate the needs of its member fraternities through enrichment of the fraternity experience; advancement and growth of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the college.

Contact: President: David Jaffe
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/ifc/
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on the campus of Indiana University on January 5, 1911. The Fraternity's fundamental purpose is achievement. Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded from attending college. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent the few who were enrolled from assimilating into co-curricular campus life. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus causing Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, and eight other black students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which remains the only Greek letter organization with its 1st Chapter on the University's campus. The founders sought a formula that would immediately raise the sights of black collegians and stimulate them to accomplishments higher than they might have imagined. Fashioning achievement as it's purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began uniting college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity.

Contact: President: Ivan Gutierrez
Web site: http://www.kappaalphapsi1911.com/
Kappa Alpha Theta (Epsilon Lambda Chapter)
Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Kappa Alpha Theta exists to nuture each member through her college and alumnae experience and to offer a lifelong opportunity for social, intellectual and moral growth as she meets the higher and broader demands of mature life.

Contact: President: Elizabeth Mudge
Web site: http://epsilonlambda.kappaalphatheta.org/
Kappa Kappa Gamma (Epsilon Omega Chapter)
Kappa Kappa Gamma is an organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of an allegiance to positive ethical principles.

Contact: President: Alexandra Walter
Web site: http://www2.dickinson.edu/storg/kappa/
Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Beta Pi Chapter)
The Fraternity is committed to fostering a close cooperative partnership with all colleges and universities where chapters exist. The Fraternity should promote academic achievement and assist each member to achieve his academic potential. By helping members adjust to the college environment, we can help them pursue their degree goals. Co-curricular activities can be as valuable as the classroom experience; hence, the Fraternity should promote involvement in all aspects of campus life.

Contact: President: Alexander Mesoras
Web site: http://www.kappasigma.org
Panhellenic Council
The purpose of the Panhellenic Council is to assist collegiate and alumnae chapters of the member groups, to cooperate with colleges and to foster interfraternal relationships. Mission statement: support its womens' fraternities by promoting values, education, leadership, friendship, cooperation, and citizenship.

Contact: President: Juliet Baker
Web site: http://www.npcwomen.org/
Phi Delta Theta (PA Epsilon Chapter)
Phi Delta Theta was organized with three principle objectives: The cultivation of friendship among its members, the acquirement individually of a high degree of mental culture, and the attainment personally of a high standard of morality.

Contact: President: Riley Dickson
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/phidelt/
Pi Beta Phi (PA Gamma Chapter)
The mission of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service.

Contact: President: Amanda Shaw
Web site: http://www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/dickinson/
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. is a social fraternity that was founded in 1986 at the University of Iowa. It is based on cultural understanding and wisdom. We believe in the principles of fairness, opportunity, and in the equality of all men no matter their race, culture, or ethnicity. Our biggest goal is to see that all of society can realize the importance of these three principles. In order to achieve this goal we strive to model these behaviors and present ourselves in a gentlemanly and educated fashion.

Contact: President: David Cruz
Web site: http://www.sigmalambdabeta.com/
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. (Beta Epsilon Chapter)
Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women. Through a network of close to 3,000 multicultural sisters from collegiate chapters and alumnae associations located across the United States, we promote academic excellence and higher education for all women via a dedication and incorporation of the sorority principles – Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, and Social Interaction – in our lives.
Contact: President: Priscilla Colon
Web site: http://www.sigmalambdagamma.com/
Chapter Web site: http://dickinsongammas.wordpress.com/

Club Sports

Chidokwan Karate Club
Provide instruction in the martial art of Chidokwan karate, enhance the physical and mental health of its membership, train its members in the art of self-defense.

Contact: President: John Capano
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/karate/
Club Lacrosse
The goal of this club is to provide an opportunity for students at Dickinson College to play competitive, organized lacrosse without the full-time commitment of varsity squad. Dickinson Club Lacrosse is open to all intersted students, regardless of experience or skill level.

Contact: President: Sam Reinhart
Club Soccer: Red Devils FC
Promote the playing and watching of soccer. Make a community around soccer and cultivate more interest around campus. Provide an opportunity for non-varsity players to play in competitive soccer matches against other schools.

Contact: President: Zack Kaiser
Dickinson Ice Hockey Club
The purpose of the Dickinson Ice Hockey Club is to provide an opportunity for all interested students to play hockey as well as entertain Dickinson sports fans at games.

Contact: Presidents: Michael Maloney
Web site: http://www.dickinsoncollegehockey.com
Equestrian Club
The Equestrian Club is an organization whose purpose is to bring together college students with a love of horses to participate in activities like trail rides and intercollegiate competition in hunt seat equitation through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Contact: President: Brooke Watson
Fencing Club
To extend the sport of fencing, in a recreational setting, to the students and faculty of Dickinson College and the residents of the Carlisle community, and to add to the richness of athletic opportunity at Dickinson College.

Contact: Chair: Elizabeth Lewis
Ski and Snowboard Club
An organization committed to introducing and expanding skiing and snowboarding as a fitness and recreational activity that can be enjoyed throughout ones life, contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

Contact: Presidents: Britton Chance
Web site: http://www.dickinson.edu/storg/skiclub/

Programming Board

Multi-Organizational Board (MOB)
MOB provides campus-wide entertainment and programming with the goal of achieving a balanced and diversified calendar of events.

Contact: Chair: Alison Pogust