Clubs: Academic

Accounting

The aim of the Accounting Club is to promote, by means of various activities, the exchange of academic and social ideas, instill student interest in the accounting profession, and provide career and professional information.

President: Kevin Ostroski, kjo211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Parveen Gupta, ppg0@lehigh.edu

Alpha Chi Sigma

The Lehigh Alchemists exist to promote the awareness of chemistry among the students of Lehigh University and the surrounding communities through the use of educational programs, community service, and interaction with authorities in the field of chemistry

President: Grace Heck, gah210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Keith Schray, kjs0@lehigh.edu

Alpha Pi Mu

The honorary Industrial Engineering Society gives recognition to qualified Industrial Engineering students, fosters high professional standards in the field, and assists the industrial engineering department in its preparation of innovations in the field. Membership is open to outstanding juniors and seniors. Meetings are held as needed. Initiation fee is $50.

President: Ramiro Alfaro, raa211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Nicholas Odrey, ngo0@lehigh.edu

American Chemical Society

This society encourages student interest in Chemistry and the related sciences. The student affiliates meet from time to time to learn about departmental affairs, course changes, and coming events. The affiliates co-sponsor speakers with the Chemistry Department, run the basic seminar series, and participate in formulating and reviewing the chemistry curriculum. The society also sponsors a holiday season banquet and spring picnic. Membership is open to all students registered in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering.

President: Jessica Fraser, jlf411@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Keith Schray, kjs0@lehigh.edu

American Medical Women's Association

The purpose of the American Medical Women's Association is to expose female pre-medical students to the role of women in healthcare professions through shadowing, community service, assemblies, and speakers. Although this organization is geared toward women, any individual of any gender has the right to join and learn with us.

President: Amanda Dilger, aed410@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Jill Schneider, js0v@lehigh.edu

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

This student branch of the national society encourages the development of a professional consciousness and affords an opportunity for Civil Engineering students to become acquainted. Membership is open to any student enrolled in Civil Engineering. Meetings are held monthly along with regular social functions. Guest speakers include practicing Civil Engineers.

President: Chen Li, chl210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Clay Naito, cjn3@lehigh.edu

Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)

The ACM is a group of people interested in sharing knowledge while exploring and learning about computers. The group explores all areas of computers from the simplest hardware to the most complicated software. Members are encouraged to actively participate through regular meetings that provide a forum for members and non-members alike to present their own projects, knowledge and expertise to the club.

President: Justin Sonntag, jrs311@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Brian Davison, bdd3@lehigh.edu

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

President: Craig Peters, chp211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Lin Lin, lil204@lehigh.edu

Balance

A student-run Art, Architecture, and Design Club that provides a forum for both students and faculty to engage and discuss any related topics, in a relaxed and casual setting. BALANCE places an emphasis on enhancing the opportunities for students through lectures, social events, and field trips, while still promoting studio culture outside of the classroom.

President: Samantha Rivera, ser310@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Anthony Viscardi, av03@lehigh.edu

Bioengineering Society

This Society wishes to provide representation for biomedical engineers and to promote a general interest in the field of Biomedical engineering. This Society wishes to attend several national conferences which will focus on leading medical innovations. The Society will hope to provide a general knowledge base of current biomedical integrations for all interested undergraduate students.

President: Kathryn Murphy, kam710@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Sabrina Jedlicka, ssj207@lehigh.edu

Chi Epsilon

Chi Epsilon is the national honor society for those working towards a B.S. in Civil and Environmental engineering. Membership is based upon scholastic achievement. Students must be in the upper 1/3 of his/her class to become a member. Our primary objective is to recognize civil engineers who uphold a high academic record and promote a sense of community among the civil and environmental engineering student body. We host different social events and guest speakers throughout the year and are also involved with community service.

President: Chen Li, chl210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Stephen Pessiki, spp1@lehigh.edu

Delta Sigma Pi

Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) is a national co-ed professional business fraternity founded in 1907. Today, there are over 300 chapters all across the country with more than 250,000 members supporting the goals and ideals of the Fraternity - making it THE premiere professional business fraternity. We offer students the ability to develop as an individual through community involvement, professional speakers and social events. In addition, Delta Sigma Pi offers business majors networking opportunities and lifelong friends. As an International Fraternity, you will have global contacts through active collegiate chapters and alumni associations. Feel free to contact us at indspi@lehigh.edu

President:  Chris Dal Cortivo, cdb211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Joseph Manzo, jmm6@lehigh.edu

Dental Society

The LU Dental Society is open to any students thinking of pursuing a career in the dentistry. Throughout the year we participate in a number of different activities including dental hygiene presentations at nearby elementary schools and dental-related community events such as Give a Kid a Smile Day. Guest speakers frequently come to meetings to talk about their professional experiences as well as the profession itself.

President: Lauren Eichblatt, lee210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Mary Ellen Raposa, mer2@lehigh.edu

Finance

President: Zachary Gray, zeg210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Anne Anderson, ama6@lehigh.edu

Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

The purpose of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering is to provide undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in electrical and electronics or related engineering professions with opportunities for educational, technical and professional development in preparation for entry into the profession.

President: Michael Hodsdon, mkh310@lehigh.edu
Advisor: William Haller, wrh5@eecs.lehigh.edu

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

The Institute of Industrial Engineering is an affiliate of the National Professional Society for Industrial Engineers. It is open to students in the Industrial Engineering curriculum or those interested in this field. Activities include monthly meetings with speakers from industry, field trips, regional and national faculty-student picnic. Membership fee is $30 and includes a subscription to the Industrial Engineering magazine.

President: Michael Rogers, mjr510@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Lawrence Snyder, lvs2@lehigh.edu

Investment Management Group

The alumni donated $100,000 Rights Portfolio provides members of the Investment Management Group first-hand exposure to investing in the stock market. The clubs core function is researching stocks and analyzing whether or not to buy them. Financial current events are discussed and members can look forward to guest speakers from Wall Street and an annual field trip to investment banks. The club welcomes anyone with a desire to learn, as we have a wide range of members spanning form sophomore math majors to graduate students. Please refer to our website for additional information.

President: Jordan Giallanzo, jjg410@lehigh.edu
Advisor: David Myers, dhm2@lehigh.edu

Marketing

Affiliated with the American Marketing Association, this organization was named "Best in the East" for the 1978-79 school year. Marketing Club schedules a full slate of activities during both semesters.

President: Emily Mazzaferro, emm210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Reetika Gupta, reg205@lehigh.edu

Medical Society

The Student Medical Society is an organization that tries to help students prepare for medical school, figuring out what interests them and making connections that will help them achieve their goals.  This involves bringing in doctors to speak about their fields, advising students of opportunities related to health care, etc.  If you have any interest in a career in medicine, come join us!

President: Matthew Stuart, mhs610@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Keith Schray, kjs0@lehigh.edu

Microfinance

The purpose and aim of The Lehigh University Microfinance Club is to create an environment for students and faculty to learn about the international microfinance sector and to organize activities to promote microfinance as a tool for alleviating poverty worldwide.

President: Puja Parekh, psp211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Karen Hicks, kmh3@lehigh.edu

National Hispanic Business Association (NHBA)

NHBA is a student organization aimed at providing students in the Lehigh University community opportunities to advance their careers, especially in the field of business. Events are centered around networking and interview & resume preparation, but also include events that give the university greater exposure to other cultures. The organization also strives to participate in the community surrounding Lehigh and also partnering with other school organizations in their endeavors. NHBA is a recognized chapter of the National Hispanic Business Association. Please visit the www.nhba.org. 

President: Stephanie Huiza, sth310@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Ayanna Wilcher,anw304@lehigh.edu

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

The National Society of Black Engineers sets out to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers to excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. NSBE is the largest student-run organization in the country with over 18,000 members. Meetings are held twice a month to inform members of various events and activities NSBE will be participating. We hold professional and academic workshops as well as corporate information sessions to help our members succeed academically and professionally. We also hold an annual Fashion Show which has become a staple event not only for NSBE but for Lehigh University as well. The Lehigh University chapter attends the national convention every giving students a chance to advance their careers and become active members in the community.

President: Tennyson Hinds, tah211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Ayanna Wilcher,anw304@lehigh.edu

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

NSCS is a national honor society that promotes scholarship, leadership, and service. The Lehigh Chapter sponsors service events around the community and social events for its members. Also, it hosts the annual Fashion for a Cure to raise awareness for breast cancer.

President: Pamela Galati, pag210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Deborah Laible, del205@lehigh.edu

Phi Sigma Pi

President: Andrew Kump, ark410@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Allison Ragon,alr404@lehigh.edu

Philosophy

We seek to engage the world through thought and discussion. Philosophy is the practice of open reflection. It is our intention to simulate the spirit of this practice together, in a friendly, compelling environment. If it truth or meaning or understanding, or even simply intellectual stimulation that we discover along the way, so be it.

President: John Ellis, jae310@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Gordon Bearn, gcb0@lehigh.edu

Pi Tau Sigma

The national honorary Mechanical Engineering fraternity stimulates interest in department activities and develops leadership abilities in students of Mechanical Engineering. Members are elected on the basis of scholarship and character.

President: Michael Rapp, mjr210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Terry Delph, tjd1@lehigh.edu

Psychology

The Psychology Club was organized so that psychology majors/minors or students interested in taking psychology courses can get together to meet each other and have questions answered. We have speakers and professors come to meetings and we schedule field trips.

President: Danielle Setola, das210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Padraig O'Seaghdha, pgo0@lehigh.edu

Public Health Coalition

The purpose and aim of The Lehigh University Public Health Coalition is to facilitate student-student and student-faculty communication and cohesiveness to help raise awareness about public health issues, policies, and prevention measures. The organization advocates on issues pertaining to global health issues, health policies, student participation, and impacting the Bethlehem community through collaborative efforts with other organizations. The coalition will strive to create a strong and enduring foundation for student interest in the public health field.

President: Emily Rojer, emr311@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Judith Lasker, jnl0@lehigh.edu

Real Estate

President: Daniel Chen , dxc209@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Michele Glower, mig4@lehigh.edu

Scabbard & Blade (ROTC)

President: Taha Haque, tmh210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Rhonda Weidner, rlw4@lehigh.edu

Sigma Alpha Pi (National Society of Leadership and Success)

The National Society of Leadership and Success is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nations leading presenters and a community where like-minded success oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The Society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

President: Karl Saxe, khs210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Emory Zimmers, ewz0@lehigh.edu

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

SHPE, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, is a diverse student cultural organization that is determined to promote the Hispanic culture, provide academic support, and perform community service. We have achieved these goals by holding seminars, workshops, social gatherings, tutoring and mentoring programs to keep our members informed and united. SHPE is the largest national Hispanic organization in engineering and science. The goals of our organization are to preserve and promote the Hispanic Pride, and to provide academic support to our members and the student body, informing them of available professional opportunities and services. We sponsor cultural events geared toward the general school community that will provide a flavor of the rich variety of Hispanic cultures.

President: Safiya Nieves, san211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Dr. Henri Odi, huo0@lehigh.edu

Society of Physics Students

President: Chris Danly, crd209@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Gary DeLeo, lgd0@lehigh.edu

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

The Society of Women Engineers, nationally, "stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity." Locally, we would like to provide aid to women engineering students in decisions regarding future opportunities in the science and engineering fields. Additionally, we hope to provide a strong support group made up of understanding peers to assist in any curriculum related problems.

President: Whitney Levine, wbl210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Sharon Kalafut, smk5@lehigh.edu

Student Materials Society

The student materials society is a club which contains all of the materials science and engineering undergraduates. The purpose of the society is to get information about the materials field to the students. This includes student seminars, plant tours, scholarships information, and many social activities to get to know the faculty.

President: Kevin Winders, kbw210@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Richard Vinci, rpv2@lehigh.edu

Supply Chain Management

President: Juan Ramirez-Portilla, jpr207@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Robert Trent, rjt2@lehigh.edu

Tau Beta Pi

Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, was founded at Lehigh in 1885 by Edward Higgnson Williams, Jr., to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges. Tau Beta Pi provides professional development to it's members and is active in community service in the Lehigh community and the greater Bethlehem community. New members are initiated every semester. To be eligible, a candidate must be in the top eighth of his/her junior class or top fifth of his/her senior class and demonstrate a spirit of liberal culture in engineering.

President: Rob Asselin, rea310@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Richard Vinci, rpv2@lehigh.edu

Wall Street Club

To develop student interest in Wall Street, increase recruiting and placement opportunities within Wall Street firms, promote career awareness and educate students on professionalism and other extracurricular aspects of Wall Street.

President: Adam Konsky, adk311@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Nandkumar Nayar, nan2@lehigh.edu

Women in Business

The purpose of Women in Business is to support and promote women, particularly those linked to Lehigh, who are entering the business world or are already established within an industry. We achieve this through networking with external businesses and industry executives, Lehigh Alumni as well as with other student organizations.

President: Brianne Moriarty, bkm211@lehigh.edu
Advisor: Karen Collins, kmc0@lehigh.edu