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Welcome to the exciting world of extracurricular activities! Penn State New Kensington offers a wide variety of leadership opportunities for our students through sports, club membership, leadership organizations, and workshops. We encourage all students to participate in at least one extracurricular activity and attend some of the cultural events and activities planned this year. For more information, contact the Student Activities Office at 724-334-6063.
Why Get Involved?
Getting involved in campus clubs is a great way to meet people, gain important leadership skills, and have fun! We have a variety of clubs and organizations at Penn State New Kensington and organizations in which students can participate. In addition to this, students who are interested can explore the option of creating their own clubs in order to get people interested in new activities on campus.
How Do I Get Started?
There are many clubs and organizations of various interests for students to join each year. At the start of the fall semester the Back to School Bash and Club Rush events provide an opportunity for you to explore all the clubs and organizations and meet club members. If you don’t find what you are looking for you have the opportunity to form your own club! READ ON!
Procedure for Registering Organizations
Students who want to form a new club or organization that would use the name and/or the facilities of the University must be granted recognition by the University. The University recognizes as authorized only those groups that are registered and conform with the policies established by the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Life. A completed Request for Official Recognition form, accompanied by a copy of the proposed constitution and by-laws, a list of the officers, and the name of the person serving as adviser should be submitted to the SGA president and to the Office of Student Life for approval.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Biomedical Engineering Technology Club
This club provides educational and career exploration experiences in the biomedical engineering technology and related fields.
Advisor: Myron Hartman, mdh15@psu.edu
Business Club
This club promotes professionalism in the business field. It also provides opportunities for members to explore career options and socialize.
Advisor: Frank Santimauro, fas11@psu.edu
Communications Club
This club helps make students aware of the various careers in communications or communication-related fields.
Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Wood, jkw7@psu.edu
Drama Club
This club is open to all students who are interested in acting, singing, and dancing, as well as those interested in being stage and light technicians. The club performs several shows a year for the campus and the local community.
Advisor: Bill Mitas, wrm14@psu.edu
Dek Hocky Club
This club is open to all students who are interested in playing Dek Hockey. The team is comprised of Penn State New Kensington students who compete in a local adult league in Penn Hills.
Advisor: TBA
Gay Straight Alliance
This club focuses on the non-discrimination of the GLBT community and works towards a better understanding and more acceptance for not only their members but the entire campus.
Advisor: Laurie Kamenic, lbk10@psu.edu
GIG Club
Group Investigating God. This group encourages students to ask difficult questions about God and the Bible. They hold Bible studies, group discussions and promote community service.
Advisor: Dave McGeary, dp_mcgeary@yahoo.com
Ice Hockey Club
This club plays almost year round in local competitive hockey leagues. The team is currently back-to-back champions in their current league play. The team meets and plays regularly, keeping hockey thriving for our campus.
Advisor: Myron Hartman, mdh15@psu.edu
Lion Ambassadors
Lion Ambassadors work closely with the Enrollment Management Office to promote the University and the campus to prospective students. They give campus tours and assist with other recruitment activities. Additionally, Lion Ambassadors represent the campus in the community through volunteer and service activities. Membership involves an interview and maintenance of a minimum grade-point average. Learn more!
Advisor: Alana Keister, ajk14@psu.edu
Martial Arts Club
Encourages students with a background in martial arts and those that would like to learn more about this sport.
Advisor: Dr. Robert Mathers, rtm11@psu.edu
Multicultural Club
This group promotes the awareness of cultural diversity through student-sponsored activities and events that serve to educate about the importance of better understanding and acceptance between all members of the campus community.
Advisor: Angela Fisher, arc1@psu.edu
Nittany Pride
The student body, faculty, and staff campus newspaper that informs of current, upcoming, and past events at Penn State New Kensington sponsored by the SGA.
Advisor: Abhinav Aima, aka11@psu.edu
Ping Pong
This club brings students together who want to play ping pong (table tennis). The club sets up tournaments and get togethers to play on campus. There is a table set up in the TV Lounge for folks to play for fun. The Ping Pong Club is excited about bringing this sport to PSNK.
Advisor: Dave McGeary, dp_mcgeary@yahoo.com
Phi Theta Kappa
This society is an internationally recognized two-year degree honors society for students who meet the qualifications. It honors those who have excelled while earning their associate degree. In addition, opportunities are provided for leadership and development.
Advisor: Anna Lomando, ael4@psu.edu
Psi Chi
The mission of Psi Chi is to produe a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general.
Advisor: Dr. Rick Harnish, rjh27@psu.edu
Psychology Association
The goals of the Penn State Psychological Association are to enhance the undergraduate experience for students interested in psychology, to serve as a forum for academic issues and concerns, and to promote awareness of the profession and opportunities the profession offers students.
Advisor: Dr. Rob Bridges, krb3@psu.edu
Roller Hockey
This organization is a Division II team in the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association. (ECRHA) They compete at a national level playing colleges such as Syracuse, Army, Vermont, Maine, Duquesne, Hofstra, and St. John's. The club is currently looking for students with an interest in playing. See the Student Life Office.
Science Club
This club is dedicated to bringing about an intelligent, conversational environment geared towards the discussion of science related issues. Participates in field trips to prominent scientific fields.
Advisor: Tracie Brockhoff, tzb1@psu.edu
Soccer Club
The Soccer Club serves to bring together those students interested in playing soccer, promote community interest in the game, and allow opportunities for beneficial physical exercise.
Advisor: Dr. Javier Gomez-Calderon, jxg11@psu.edu
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
This is a non-profit, educational service program dedicated to making known the need for women engineers and encourages young women to consider an engineering education.
Advisor: Joan Kowalski, jak12@psu.edu
Spanish Club
This club is open to anyone currently interested in Spanish or attending a course. Members participate in community service and cultural activities related to the Spanish-speaking world.
Advisor: Maria Franco deGomez, mxd37@psu.edu
Stage Band
The stage band supports stage productions during the fall and spring semesters, provides entertainment at campus functions, and represents the University at community events in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Each fall the Band club sponsors a "Battle of the Bands" for area performing artists who compete for prizes.
Advisor: Doug Starr, dps11@psu.edu
Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC)
It shall be the purpose of the Student Athletic Advisory Council to act in the best interests of the student-athletic body by being: A counsel of student-athletes for the Athletic Director to consult with on pressing ahletic subject matters and questions. Representatives of the student-athletics body to raise concern or bring important matters of concern to the attention of the Athletic Director.
Advisor: Theresa Bonk, tab19@psu.edu
Student Government Association (SGA)
The purpose of SGA is to act in the best interests of the student body by representing student in matters that pertain to them, encouraging extracurricular activities, supporting clubs and organizations, and encouraging communication between the student body, faculty, administration, and staff. The SGA organizes Club Rush and assists in the coordination of fundraising and events on campus. Events sponsored through SGA include the annual Back to School Bash, Blue & White Winter Formal, blood drives, movie nights, regional activities and Spring Fling events. The president of the SGA is also the co-chair of the Student Activity Fee committee. For more information, call 724-334-6141.
Advisor: Theresa Bonk, tab19@psu.edu
Advisor: Vanessa Myers
Tau Alpha Pi
Tau Alpha Pi is a national honor society for students who are enrolled in any engineering or engineering technology degree program. In addition, the organization participates in charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
Advisor: Joan Kowalski, jak12@psu.edu
X-ray
This club provides educational experiences for those interested in the filed of radiology, including educational trips. The group also provides information to high school students interested in the field.
Advisor: Debra Majetic, dak25@psu.edu
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