RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL ORGANIZATIONS THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS, 105 Eisenhower Chapel, also has information about the following reli gious and spiritual organizations. ALLIANCE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (008) provides for individual believers of kindred spirit, a fellowship with one another without affecting their denominational ties or campus organizational affiliations, and encourages students to maintain a close, personal walk with God. B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATION (T 01) unites Jewish students, promotes religious, traditional, cultural, and political awareness, and provides a comprehensive pro gram for Jewish co-curricular activities. 111 Eisenhower Chapel. SAHA', ASSOCIATION (027) promotes the guiding prin ciples of Baha'U'Llah, prophet founder of the Baha'l Faith. COLLEGE STUDENT COUNCILS • • COLLEGE AGRICULTURE (046) BUSINESS (048) EDUCATION (050) ENGINEERING (051) HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(297) LIBERAL ARTS (054) SCIENCE (055) PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITIES AND HONOR SOCIETIES Penn State honor societies and professional groups rep resent many academic disciplines of the University. Some have membership based solely on scholarship; others base membership on service, character, interest, or class standing as well as scholarship, or on some combination of these. ALPHA KAPPA PSI (318) furthers the individual welfare of its members and fosters scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounting, and finance. ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA (011) is a national society which recognizes high scholastic achievement during the freshman year. ALPHA NU SIGMA (245) recognizes high scholarship, integrity, and potential achievement in Applied Nucle ar Science and Nuclear Engineering among outstand- BYZANTINE CATHOLIC STUDENT MINISTRY (332) min isters to student needs and interests concerning the beliefs and theology of the Byzantine Catholic Church. CAMPUS BIBLE FELLOWSHIP (TO2) a Christian organiza tion that provides a place for people to grow in Christ and develop lasting friendships through bible studies, prayer and fellowship. The group sponsors retreats, parties and movies and is affiliated with Faith Baptist Church of State College. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST (037) helps students grow in their Christian relationship and provides a framework for members to develop their own ministries. CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (301) promotes the spiritual and social life of young people through worship, fellowship, training, and evangelism. CHRISTIAN SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION (059) provides a forum for discussion of the implication of the Christian faith regarding scholarship and intellectual endeavor. Presents the Christian faith to the Penn State community in a manner honoring to the Lord Jesus Christ. Provides Christian students, especially graduate students, with a fellowship of like-minded faculty and students in which to develop their gifts from the Lord. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION (TO3) sponsors reg ular testimony, meetings, Christian Science lectures, and other activities to share the teachings of the faith. CHRISTIAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (349) promotes fellowship among Christian students. Encourages devel opment of Christian maturity. Provides a vehicle for Christian ministry. Shares Biblical New Testament Chris tianity. DISCIPLES (704) an informal gathering of Christians, to edify each other and serve the community. Goals are pursued through worship, bible study, and outreach activities. The College Councils are the voices of the students in their respective colleges. Each strives to develop and improve cooperation and communication between the students and faculty. Some publish newsletters to inform students of the college about programs and matters of interest and to pro vide information on career opportunities. 217 Agriculture Administration Building 302 Business Administration Building ing students ALPHA PHI OMEGA (012) in the fellowship of the scout oath and law is a national service fraternity which pro motes principles of friendship, leadership, and com munity service. ALPHA TAU ALPHA (013) This agriculture education organization promotes high ideals and standards as established by the national body; cooperates in pro moting the interests thereof; supports the constitu tion and by-laws of the national organization and abides by the rules and regulations governing such. ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY (023) aids in the development of Air Force officers and promotes the purpose, tradi tion, and concepts of the United States Air Force. BETA ALPHA PSI (029) an accounting honorary intended to encourage scholastic and professional excellence. BETA GAMMA SIGMA (030) encourages and rewards scholarship among students of Business Adminis tration and fosters "integrity in the conduct of busi ness operations." BLOCK & BRIDLE CLUB (PS) (034) promotes the field of animal husbandry and high scholastic standards for students in the field. COALY SOCIETY (PS) (166) promotes the profession of agriculture and high standards of character, lead ership, and fellowship. DELTA NU ALPHA (063) promotes greater knowledge of traffic and transportation and encourages a profession al consciousness among those engaged in transpor tation and traffic management. DELTA PHI ALPHA (064) a national German honor socie ty concerned with the cultivation of the German lan guage and culture. DELTA SIGMA PI (355) a professional business fraternity which fosters the study of business and promotes closer affiliation between the students of commerce and the commercial world. ETA SIGMA DELTA (305) aims to assist a student's aca demic development and rewards superior scholastic and professional acheivement in the field of hospi tality management. ETA SIGMA GAMMA (072) furthers the professional competence and dedication of the individuals in the health science discipline. In promoting health sci ence its goal is to raise the professional standards and ethics of the discipline. GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA (367) is a national service sew lty dedicated to service, frisidlotilg Ind ingility,lllllol a primary purpose of assembling the students of Penn State in the spirit of service to humanity. GAMMA THETA UPSILON (T 46) furthers professional interest in geography by affording a common orga nization for those interested in the field. Strengthens LOCATION 181 Chambers 406 A Sackett 102 Human Development 132 Sparks 6A Whitmore EPISCOPAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (386) fosters the social, educational, and religious development of Epis copal students. FORUM FOR FREE RELIGIOUS THOUGHT (077) based on respect for each person's right and responsibility to decide his or her own beliefs and spiritual growth throughout life. Brings together undergraduate and grad uate students who believe that the spirit of free inquiry belongs not only in the classroom or laboratory, but also in the exploration, study, and practice of active religion and ethical philosophy. GREAT COMMISSION STUDENTS (114) helps the students of Penn State grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, evangelism, and disciple ship. INTER•VARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP(IOB) aims to deepen and strengthen the spiritual life of students through bible study, prayer and fellowship. INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (033) provides and promotes activities and fellowship for Christian stu dents and the international community. KRISHNA YOGA SOCIETY (290) sponsors programs to inform students about the Vedic culture and practice of Bhakti-Yoga, the preparation of a pure mode of con sciousness, various Vedic literature, nutritious aspects of vegetarianism, and self-realization by the chanting of the Hare Kisma Maha-Mantra. MARANATHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (124) trains and prepares collegiate men and women for full-time Chris tian service. MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION (138) strives to unite Muslims of all nationalities residing in the State College area while providing facilities for the understanding of Islam. RESIDENCE HALL ORGANIZATIONS student and professional training through academic experiences other than those in the classroom and laboratory. Advances the status of geography as a cultural and practical discipline for study and inves tigation. GOLDEN KEY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (090) rec ognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study by stu dents who maintain high standards of education. Pro vides an annual scholarship to one or more deserving member. HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT STUDENT HONOR SOCIETY (328) honors students in the college while promoting an exchange of ideas between fac ulty and students. KAPPA PHI SERVICE SORORITY (350) a religious club for "University Christian women who wish to unite in friendship and a common search for high values." KERAMOS (111) encourages scholarship among ceramic students and stimulates mental achievement. Pro motes interest in ceramic art, technology, and engi neering. MORTAR BOARD (136) a senior leadership society which aims to extend the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service to the broader community. MU PHI EPSILON (137) the professional music fraternity which promotes scholarship, musicianship, friendship, loyalty to the Alma Mater, and the advancement of music in America and throughout the world. OMEGA CHI EPSILON (186) recognizes outstanding stu dents in chemical engineering and promotes schol arship and the chemical engineering profession. OMICRON DELTA KAPPA (147) an honorary that com bines scholarship with leadership in one of five areas: athletics, government, service or religious organiza tions, the arts, and publications. OMICRON NU (148) promotes scholarship, leadership, graduate study, and research in home economics. ORDER OF OMEGA (336) brings together the most rep resentative fraternity and sorority members creating an organization which molds the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Brings members of the faculty, alumni, and students together on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. PARMI NOUS SOCIETY (OM) the oldest established hon- Or society at Penn State dedicated to presto • • Ineballemar.lvallitsildolt promoting Penn State spirit PHI BETA LAMBDA (307) develops vocational competen cies for business and office occupations and busi ness teacher education. Encourages scholarship and facilitates the transition from school to work. The Daily Collegian Wednesday, Sept. 6,1989- NAVIGATORS (097) provides a spiritual challenge to stu dents by helping them apply and communicate the word of God and trains and teaches others to do the same in their own sphere of influence. NEW LIFE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (028) attempts to lead students to a commitment to Jesus Christ and nurtures them in the growth of their Christian faith and life in keeping with the Southern Baptist denomination. NEWMAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (TO6) strives to pro mote the University Catholic community through reli gious, educational, and social activities. ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (115) promotes a common basis for Eastern Orthodox students for encounters with other Christian students while preserv ing unaltered the spirituality and pure religiosity of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith. STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF LATTER DAY SAINTS (251) provides an opportunity for the study and application of the ideals and tenets of the church. STUDENTS OF UNITED MINISTRY (258) offers students a place to explore what it is to be a Christian in the 1980's, with regular opportunities for worship, study, service, and fellowship. THE BIBLE STUDIERS (TO7) provides an opportunity to stu dy God's word. UNITY CHRISTIAN CAMPUS MINISTRY (271) promotes the Christian ideal by providing religious counseling and moral support and by assisting students in obtaining a well-rounded education. UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN PARISH (T 08) provides a means by which the members can deepen and express their Christian faith and carry the witness of the Lutheran faith and Christian love into the student world. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INTEREST HOUSE (162) promotes and develops an awareness and an under standing of languages between people with an ex pressed interest of ideas, knowledge, and experiences pertaining to foreign languages and countries. MCKEE HALL RESIDENCE ASSOCIATION (230) serves as an intermediary for the residents and the housing administration and the Graduate School, and pro- vides social programs. NITTANY COMMUNITY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (125) promotes unity and social interaction for the residents of the Nittany Apartment community. Func tions as a feedback source for housing administra tion and promotes activities and outcomes that are in the best interest of all who live in the apartment community. NORTH HALLS RESIDENCE ASSOCIATION (231) lo cated in Warnock Hall. Prorhotes student welfare through social, cultural, educational, and recre ational opportunities for the residents of the area. POLLOCK NITTANY RESIDENCE ASSOCIATION (232) 123 Pollock Union Building. Legislates and provides social, educational, and cultural programming for the students of the area. SOUTH HALLS RESIDENCE ASSOCIATION (233) aims to aid students in developing their fullest potential individually and as members of an academic and social community. 27 Redifer Hall. WEST HALLS RESIDENCE ASSOCIATION (234) encour ages the betterment of the social and academic atmosphere within the residence hall system. 125 Waring Hall. PHI CHI THETA (205) promotes the cause of higher busi ness education and training for all individuals in busi ness; fosters high ideals for everyone pursuing a business career, and encourages fraternity and coop eration among people preparing for a business career. Stimulates the spirit of sacrifice and unselfish devotion to the attainment of such ends. PHI ETA SIGMA (143) aims for the encouragement of high scholastic endeavor and attainment among freshmen in institutions of higher learning. PHI GAMMA NU (387) promotes superior scholarship, service, leadership and achievement in the field of business. Membership is open to students in all majors who demonstrate an intense desire to pursue a career in business. PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA (206) encourages the highest standards of creativity, performance, education, and research in music. PHI UPSILON OMICRON (208) aids young men and women in becoming professional leaders and encour ages intellectual, moral, and professional devel opment in the field of home economics. PI ALPHA XI (209) promotes high scholarship and fellowship among its members in order to establish cordial relations among students, educators, and pro fessional florists. PSI CHI (315) promotes advancement of the science of psychology and encourages and stimulates the main tenance of scholarship of individual members in all fields, particularly psychology. SCABBARD & BLADE (236) a military honor society ded icated to raising the standard of military education. Encourages the qualities of efficient officers, and pro motes fellowship among cadet officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs. SIGMA GAMMA TAU (237) recognizes and honors schol arship, integrity, and achievement in aeronautics. SIGMA lOTA EPSILON (312) stimulates interest in the field of management through scholarship, activities, and research. SIGMA LAMBDA ALPHA (153) gives formal recognition of scholarship and personal achievement to students, faculty, and professionals in landscape architecture. SKULL & BONES SOCIETY (094) recognizes and honors deserving seniors from all phases of student lead ership, and as a group, offers services to the univer sity. MIME , '• c "Min% .; cOdiperatlon among the youth of the college world. XI SIGMA PI (282) attempts to secure and maintain a high standard of scholarship in forestry education, while working with those engaged in Forestry activities. =SE
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