Student Organizations
SGA is the representative voice of the student body. Composed of an elected senate of freshman, sophomore, junior and senior senators, it deals with campus-wide issues and governance to promote student welfare. SGA is the organization that charters student clubs and organizations. Any group who wishes to start a new club must go through the SGA in order to gain approval. SGA also acts as an advisory body to all chartered organizations on matters such as rules and policies and fund disbursement. They act as a coordinator of club and organization activities, programs, and events. In addition, SGA sponsors activities, programs, and student forums which allow for the fullest expression of student opinion.
For more information about SGA, visit the SGA home page.
The Asian Culture Club offers members the opportunity to learn about Asian culture through programs, food, customs, and activities. The ACC has sponsored an Asian comedy show, a Chinese New Year celebration, and an Asian Tea Festival.
The BSU provides an academic and social network for the black student population and the celebration of African American culture. Goals of BSU members include: developing leadership skills; becoming culturally aware; participating in activities that assist the community; and beginning the process of career planning. BSU sponsors a number of campus activities and programs including: an African American cultural festival; an African American poetry reading; a Penn State campus version of the popular MTV show "Singled Out"; community-wide discussions on racism; and a number of fundraisers.
The Campus Programming Board is comprised of students who are interested in planning programs and activities for the student body. There are no special skills required to be involved with the board, just a willingness to "get your hands dirty" and make things happen on campus. CPB has sponsored coffee houses, movies, comedians, lectures and trips. If you are interested in finding out more about the CPB, email the adviser at sfs9@psu.edu.
The York campus SGA is a member of CCSG, a University-wide organization whose membership includes the SGAs of all the Penn Statecampuses. Six times a year, local delegates attend statewide conferences and workshops to develop, coordinate, improve, and promote the academic and co-curricular activities program of the University; to train and maintain a cadre of student leaders at each campus; and to improve the lines of communication among the Penn State campuses.
HSA is a club open to all students interested in celebrating and learning more about Spanish cultures. HSA has been active in a variety of programs and events including: sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Week, attending conferences at University Park & Harrisburg, and participating in campus Open House programs.
This society works to stimulate interest and participation in student activities; to encourage academic, service, and social pursuits; and to provide for recognition of the all-around student. To be invited for membership, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 and must have been a member of an organized student activity for a minimum of one semester.
The Penn State York Lion Ambassadors are current students who promote the campus to prospective students, their parents, and the community. Besides being a part of the SGA, the group works closely with the Admissions Office. Activities include campus tours, fundraisers, and social events on behalf of the school. Members are expected to keep a 2.5 GPA. View the Lion Ambassador's home page.
Penn State York's Nittany News strives to inform students, faculty, and
staff of academic, social, cultural, and athletic news on the campus.
Published monthly during the fall and spring semesters, the newspaper
provides opportunities for students to serve as reporters, writers, advertising
sales representatives, and layout persons. Contact: Barbara Dennis <bdh5@psu.edu>
The Visual Arts club takes trips to art museums in the regional area including Washington, DC. The group members have an interest in the arts, and have displayed pieces that they have worked on in the arts classroom. You don't have to be an artist to be in the Visual Arts Club, you just need to have an appreciation for the arts.
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