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Penn State York provides various co-curricular activities for the personal, social, cultural, and recreational needs of students. The Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center is the hub of these activities. Within the Student Center, you'll find the Student Affairs Office and the Student Government Association (SGA). Both Student Affairs and SGA sponsor many campus activities (usually at no charge) including plays, concerts, lectures, and more.

As a student you are encouraged to participate in these activities and to join groups that share your interests, since being involved in campus life is an important part of your college experience. Listed below are names of the currently active clubs and organizations on campus. Click on the name of a group you are interested in and you will be linked to a short paragraph explaining what the group is all about. If the club/organization has its own Web page, you can access it as well. You may view the dates and times of scheduled clubs and organizations meetings on the Clubs, Committees, and Organizations calendar.

If you don't see a club or organization that is of interest to you, you can start your own group. You can download the Starting a New Club at Penn State York packet for starting a new club. For more information on how to start your own club, or for club/organization contact names, see Patrick Tanner (ptanner@psu.edu) in the Student Affairs Office.

Any Other World (Literary Magazine)
An online journal of the arts, Any Other Word is a creative outlet for members of the Penn State York student body. It is designed to showcase students' talents and to unite artistic minds. Any Other Word publishes the best short stories and poems submitted by Penn State York students. Visit Any Other Word .  For more information contact Dr. Noel Sloboda at njs16@psu.edu

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Asian Culture Club (ACC)
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. For more information contact Patrick Tanner at ptanner@psu.edu.

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Biology Club
The Biology Club is a group of students who are interested in career opportunities in the biology and life sciences area. Students examine novel research findings, take field trips to local laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and speak with professionals in the life sciences careers.  For more information contact Dr. Robert Farrell at jrf10@psu.edu.

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Black Student Union (BSU)
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; community-wide discussions on racism; and a number of fundraisers.  For more information contact Patrick Tanner at ptanner@psu.edu.

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Blue & White Society
The Blue & White Society was established as a student organization that aims to enhance student life through promoting Penn State pride, community service, and dedication to the University.  Specifically, the Blue & White Society provides our communities with Penn State pride and civic leadership, enhances the student's Penn State experience by building relationships within the University and the community, and instills the concept within students that their involvement with the University can and should be a lifelong commitment.  For more information, contact Iona Conlon, adviser at iona@psu.edu. And, for more details visit the BWS website.

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Campus Programming Board (CPB)
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 Patrick Tanner at ptanner@psu.edu.

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Christian Fellowship Organization (CFO)
CFO offers individual and shared experiences of a religious nature. CFO also works closely with the York County Council of Churches.  For more information contact Father Carl Tancredi at cxt11@psu.edu

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Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) Club
The CAS Club was formed in fall semester 2003. One of the main purposes of the club is to enrich the lives of undergraduate students communication majors, minors, and non-majors. This is done by promoting the study, teaching, and application of the principles of communication through educational and social functions that relevant to the membership of the club. Typical club activities include events that promote interaction between students and faculty from the same and other institutions and events that promote interaction between students and professional practitioners.

For more information, visit the CAS Club Web page.

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Council of Commonwealth Student Governments (CCSG)
The York campus SGA is a member of CCSG, a University-wide organization whose membership includes the SGAs of all the Penn State campuses. 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.  CCSG Web Site.

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Drama Club
The Penn State York Drama Club presents several plays and performances throughout the year at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. In addition, the club travels to local theatres and enjoys dramatic presentations and theatrical events. For more information contact Stuart Stelly at tss11@psu.edu.

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Hispanic Student Association (HSA)
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 and Harrisburg, and participating in campus open house programs. For more information contact Monica Grigera at mmd4@psu.edu.

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Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) Club

The HD FS Club is for HD FS and related majors.  The club sponsors social activities and service projects with children.  For more information contact Sukheep Gill, adviser, at sgill@psu.edu.

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Lion Ambassadors
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.

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Nittany Catwalk Modeling Club
The Are you an experienced model? Or do you just want to look like one?  The Catwalk Nittany Modeling Club trains any student who is interested in fashion.  The club features a wide variety of clothing at their fashion shows, which are held throughout the year.  For more information, contact Lapiffany Shearin at lps5018@psu.edu.

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Nittany News (campus newspaper)
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 - bhd5@psu.edu

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Rainbow Paws
Rainbow Paws promotes awareness of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community to the general population of the York campus. They provide a safe, welcoming environment where members of the student body, who also identify themselves as a member or friend of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community, may gather without fear of violence or discrimination based on sexual orientation. If you are interested in finding out more about Rainbow Paws, send a confidential e-mail to Patrick Tanner at ptanner@psu.edu.

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SCROUNGE
SCROUNGE takes computer donations from local businesses and refurbishes them. The computers are then distributed to nonprofit organizations in the community. Visit the SCROUNGE website.

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SiSTEMiC, Sisters in STEM Careers
SiSTEMiC Club’s mission is to introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers and opportunities to women.  To supply information to members about STEM-related scholarships; to provide an outlet for college women in STEM careers to discuss problems and concerns; to provide mentoring and support for women interested in STEM majors or careers; to offer information leading to internships or career opportunities; to participate in community outreach/service to encourage other young women to consider STEM careers.  For more information, contact Jenifer Diver at sistemic@psu.edu.

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Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA is the representative voice of the student body. Composed of an elected senate of first-year, 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.

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THON (Penn State Dance Marathon)
For more than three decades, the students of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) have raised more than $41 million and have helped thousands of children and families fight pediatric cancer. The largest student-run philanthropy in the world, THON is a year-round fundraising event benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund, at the Penn State Children's Hospital in Hershey, PA. The year culminates in a no-sitting, no-sleeping, two day dance marathon held every February. Over the past thirty-five years, the students of THON have raised more than $46 million and have helped thousands of children and families fight pediatric cancer. For more information view the http://www.thon.org/ homepage.  Local contacts are advisers Barbara Dennis at bhd5@psu.edu and Jason Kilmer at jlk58@psu.edu.

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Visual Arts Club 
The Visual Arts Club takes field trips to art museums in Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. The students involved also present an annual art show at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. No experience is necessary in art to join the Visual Arts Club, just having an interest in and an appreciation of the visual arts is enough! For more information, contact Mr. Fred Haag at fch2@psu.edu.

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