Alpha Chi

Sponsor:  Bill Clemente x2233

President:  April Morse, APMORSE@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Description:  Alpha Chi is Peru State College’s national honorary scholarship society.  It recognizes academic scholarship, good reputation, and character.  The society’s members are selected from the top ten percent of the junior and senior classes. 

Alpha Mu Omega

Sponsor:  Paul Hinrichs x2234

Description:  Alpha Mu Omega is an honorary mathematics fraternity which aims to develop and promote interest in the study of mathematics.  Students with an average of “C” or better in required courses for a major in mathematics and who have completed, or are enrolled in at least one mathematics course at the 200-level or above are eligible as members. 

American Red Cross Club

President: Rebecca Colling RECOLLING@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Description: The purpose of ARCC is to promote the American Red Cross on our campus and to promote the mission of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The club will plan at least one community service project each semester, as well as help with the blood drives on our campus.    

Animation Club

Sponsor:  Bill Clemente x2233

President:  Tristan Bassinger TRBASSINGER@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Wednesdays, 9:30 PM in Delzell Great Hall

Description:  All students welcome.  The Animation Club gets together weekly to vote on the movies they want to watch. 

Art Guild

Sponsor:  Ken Anderson x2271

President: Kristen Husen KRHUSEN@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Description:  The Art Guild is a student organization for art majors and students interested in art.  Art Guild offers a forum for discussion concerning art and is dedicated to the advancement of the Fine Arts and the artistic growth of its members.  They also attempt to make frequent trips to art museums. 

Ballroom Dance Club

Sponsor:  Johann Murray

President:  Destiny Shipman deshipman@acornmail.peru.edu           

Vice President: Whitney Medlock whmedlock@acornmail.peru.edu

Meetings:  Every Tuesday @ 3:30pm and every Thursday at 6:30pm in TJ Majors 104

Description: The Ballroom Dance Club meets to learn new dances and have fun doing it!

Biology Club

Sponsor:  John Hnida x2231

President:  Dawn Plympton DAPLYMPTON@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Usually once a month, on a Thursday at 11:40 AM, Hoyt 307

Description:  Open to all students (majors & non-majors) with an interest in biology-related subjects, service (e.g., roadside trash pickup), and field trips (e.g., Henry Doorly Zoo).

Black Student Union (BSU)

Sponsor: Kristi Nies x2281

President: Devin Wright; DEWRIGHT@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings: Thursdays, 11:30 AM, Bur Oak Room

Description:  The purpose of the Peru State College Black Student Union is to foster a sense of community, stimulate the intellectual, social, cultural, and political growth of all Peru State College students, and provide support for students and the community. The black student union is open for membership to all PSC students of all backgrounds.

Campus Crusade for Christ

Sponsor: Greg Zost x2423

Student Contact: Joe Stollar; manthejoe@gmail.com

Meetings: Wednesdays, 7 PM, Live Oak Room

Description:  Campus Crusade for Christ is a college campus ministry of all denominations or faith backgrounds.  It provides students the opportunity to enhance their relationships with Jesus Christ and with each other. 

Weekly Prayer Meetings:
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 3:30pm in the Library

Weekly Meeting:
Wednesdays @ 7:00pm in the Live Oak room

Weekly Women’s Bible Study:
Mondays @ 6:00pm in the Library (parking level)

Weekly Men’s Bible Study:
Thursdays @ 7:00pm

Council for Exceptional Children (C.E.C.)

Sponsors:  Greg Zost x2423, Loretta Zost x2345

President:  Letti Connelly LECONNELLY@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Vice President: Tim Oehring TIOEHRING@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Tuesdays, 11 AM, TJM 230

Description:  Visit CEC’s website: www.cecpsc.webs.com

Above: 2010-2011 Council For Exceptional Children Members

English Club (Sifting Sands)

Sponsors:  Bill Clemente, x2233, Dan Holtz x2267

Meetings:  In Library, call or email for dates/times

Description:  The English Club promotes the appreciation of written expression, encourages worthwhile reading, and fosters fellowship among students interested in English or literature. 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Sponsor:  Joel Lundak x2264

Student Contact: Kyle Rieken KYRIEKEN@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings: Every Sunday @ 8:30 in the Student Center Commuter Lounge.

Description:  FCA is a national organization that is open to all athletes and anyone interested in athletics.  The goal of FCA is to present the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ and serving him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. 

Kappa Delta Pi

Sponsors: Liz Kearney x2398

President:

Description:  Kappa Delta Pi is a national honorary education fraternity open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who meet a certain set of criteria including: GPA, number of education classes, etc. and who show evidence of continued interest in education.   Visit http://betamu-psc.webs.com/ for more information. 

Multicultural Club

Sponsor:  Tammy Trucks-Bordeaux x2238

President:  Jade Gordon JAGORDON@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Every other Monday at noon in the Student Center Commuter Lounge.

Description:  The Multicultural Club is open to students, faculty, staff and community.  It meets to celebrate diversity, increase cultural awareness and have fun. 

Music Educators National Conferences (MENC)

Sponsor:  Thomas Ediger x2253

President: Jacob Buss JABUSS02@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Every Thursday, 11 AM, College Theatre

Description:  M.E.N.C. is a chapter of the Music Educators National Conference, open to all students interested in music.  The club annually sponsors instrumental and music festivals as well as other musical productions.

PAW Squad

Sponsors: Dr. Johann Murray x2272

Description: The purpose of the PAW Squad is to create a community of students who want to be involved in dance and dance choreography. This club will provide student recreation, as well as provide entertainment at sporting events and dance recitals in the Peru State College service area.

Peru Health Activities Management & Education (PHAME)

Sponsors: Dr. Ellie Kunkel x2392 and Dr. Johann Murray x2272, Dr. Kyle Ryan x2263, Ms. Angela Allgood x2350

President: Nick Kraft NIKRAFT@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Open To: Physical Education Majors, Sports Management Majors, Coaching Endorsements, Anyone interested in health activities

Purpose: The purpose of PHAME is to promote healthy lifestyles through leadership, professional development, and advocacy in the areas of health, physical education, recreation, and dance.

Peru Individual Leaders of Today (PILOT)

Sponsor:  Peggy Groff x2438

President:  Mandy Schueth, AMSCHUETH@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Tuesdays, 5 PM, Bur Oak Room

Description:  The purpose of PILOT is to provide an opportunity for the students at PSC to volunteer in service learning projects that will benefit others.  Targeted groups will include, but not limited to, agencies that serve those with learning and physical disabilities, retirement and nursing homes, food banks, nonprofit groups such as Peru Day Care and Girl Scouts, as well as other organizations such as Project Response, Hearts United for Animals, etc.

Peru Theatre Company

Sponsor:  Joshua Young x2285

President: Dan Perkins DAPERKINS@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings: 

Description:  The group was formerly known as "Peru Players." We've changed our name, but we're still dedicated to renewing the interest in Theatre Arts throughout the campus and community.The Theatre Company also will be starting an Improv Troupe, and a Slam PoetryTeam on campus this year.

People Respecting Individual Differences and Equality (PRIDE)

President: Jane Henry

Meetings: 1st Thursday of every month @ 6pm in the main level of the Library.

Description:  PRIDE is an organization whose purpose is to provide support and unity to people of all sexual orientations.  PRIDE intends to increase awareness of differing sexual orientations on the PSC campus and in the surrounding community. 

Peru State Catholic Union (PSCU)

Description:  The Catechesis group is open to all the student of Peru. Anyone with a willing interest is invited to the meetings, discussions, etc., and these shall be made available to everyone. Within the actual organization itself there are no actual meeting requirements, so all members are free to come and go as they please, as well as bring in new members. Members (including leadership) will not under any circumstances be required to submit dues. The founders of this group are primarily of Catholic Christian background, but those of other religious backgrounds and/or beliefs are more than welcome to participate and join in group meetings, discussions, and activities.

Peru Student Education Association (PSEA)

Sponsor:  Judith Ruskamp x2301

President: Addy Markowsky ADMARKOWSKY@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Wednesdays, 11am TJM 114N

Description:  PSEA is for potential teachers and is affiliated with the Nebraska State Education Association and the National Education Association.  Its activities are devoted to the improvement of education and pre-professional development opportunities and experiences. 

Phi Alpha Theta

Sponsors: Sara Crook x2279, Spencer Davis x2268

President: Caroline Keenan, CAKEENAN@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings: Thursdays, 11 AM, CATS 209

Description:  Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.

Above: 2010-2011 Phi Alpha Theta Members

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)

Welcome to Peru State College's
Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda!

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a state and national business fraternity.  Peru State College's chapter, Epsilon Tau, is open to all students interested in business.  A student does not have to be a business major to join our chapter.

Regular meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 11 am.  Signs about the meetings are usually posted on campus bulletin boards and are often announced on PSC's channel 4.

Besides participating in college and community activities, Phi Beta Lambda students attend the Nebraska Fall and Spring State Leadership Conferences.  Students participate in the state contests, and PSC students often qualify to attend the National Leadership Conference held each summer.

Ms. Sheri Grotrian is the faculty sponsor.  Her office is located in T.J. Majors, Room 234, and her office telephone number is 402-872-2420.  You may also email her at sgrotrian@peru.edu.

Please join us for our next meeting!

President: Mallory Lempka, MALEMPKA@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  2nd and 4th Thursdays of months, TJM 3rd floor, 11 AM

Philomathean Society

Staff contact: Julie Hopp x2316

Meetings:  First Thursdays of months, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Student Center Lower Level

Description:  Philomathean Society is one of the longest running clubs on campus.  Open to all students, faculty and staff interested in reading for fun. 

Photography Club

Sponsor:  Peggy Groff x2438

Student contact:  Tom Van Boening, THVAN@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:  Call or email for meeting times

Description:  The Photography Club is open to those wanting to share their interest in photography.  It is an opportunity to learn more about this lifetime skill.  Beginners to advanced photographers are welcome. 

Above: 2010-2011 Photography Club Members

Pyschology/Sociology/Criminal Justice Club (PSCJ)

President: Ian Cassidy, IACASSIDY@ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month @ 11am, TJM 302

Description: The Psychology/Sociology/Criminal Justice (PSCJ) Club is a professional student organization for all Psychology and Criminal Justice students. The focus of our activities is campus activities/events, public service, and service-learning activities, and professional development activities in all areas of the majors.

Dr. Kelly Asmussen, Dr. Joel Lundak, Dr. James Nevitt, and Dr. Greg Galardi all assist as Faculty Advisors for the Club.

PSCJ Newsletter Issue #1

PSCJ Newsletter Issue #2

Riverside Ministries

Contacts:  Pastor Michael Schmidt (President of Riverside Ministries)

                 (402) 883-2133, alegrehombre@sentco.net

                 Pastor Bob Novak (402) 872-7257, robertnovak2@gmail.com

Description:  Riverside Campus Ministry is a student-led ministry whose purpose is to make pastoral care and ministry available to students, faculty and staff at Peru State College.  We are here to provide a religious, spiritual and ethical forum for discussion, study, service, and personal growth. Its supporting denominations are: The Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, The Presbyterian Church, United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church.  Events, programs and activities include: speakers, Bible studies, support and discussion groups, worship/devotions, trips, service projects, and social/entertainment events.

Student Athletic Advisory Council

Description:  The purpose of SAAC is to facilitate communication and support between athletic teams. The council will plan on e community service project and social event each semester. SAAC will promote leadership opportunities and diversity throughout the athletic program. Members must be nominated by their coaches. Two members from each team will be selected.

Students of Peru Accepting Responsible Choices (SPARC)

Sponsor: Seth Bingham

Student contact:  Promise Nelson, PRNELSON@ ACORNMAIL.PERU.EDU

Meetings:

Description: SPARC aims to provide primary prevention efforts to help alleviate the problem of alcohol misuse and abuse on campus; to promote responsible decisions about drinking within the campus community; to help educate and inform students, faculty, administrators, and staff about health issues that affect the campus community including alcohol use, abuse and misuse; to increase awareness concerning healthy alternatives to alcohol misuse and abuse; and to enhance communication within the academic community regarding health-related matters.

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