A-Z Directory

Every year, Student organizations must be recognized. Different student orgs complete thisprocess at different times. At the start of the Fall term, there may be fewer "recognized" student orgs than is usual.

Updated information for all Recognized 2009-2010 groups will be added to the website by the end of the Summer Term. (below is the 2008-2009 info)

To help you Get Connected, OCA has maintained Student Organization Directory listings from previous years for you to view: 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

Achayot B'Yichud  (ABY)     Contact: Sandra Apfel (sla35@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: This women's organization strives to represent Jewish ideals and values, serve their interests, needs, and general welfare, and to serve as a community to build strong leaders for the future. Additionally, this organization will serve as a forum to educate members and provide a means of discussion about the State of Israel.

Actuarial Science Student Association  (DASSA)     Contact: Jennifer Benhaim (jb652@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives and purposes of the Drexel Actuarial Science Student Association are to provide information and bring students with common interests together. The organization will provide information about Actuarial professions and exams. This organization will also bring together students with similar career goals which will provide peer support in studying for the actuarial exams.

African Students Association  (DASA)     Contact: Solomon Chijioke (sic23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives of this organization: 1. To form a cohesive group of students in the Drexel community that will provide a supportive structure both on an academic and social level. 2. To stimulate African awareness through the events pertaining to African issues, heritage and culture. 3. To act as a supportive mechanism to incoming students who desire to learn about diverse African cultures.

Aikido Club      Contact: Tom Quigley (tpq23@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objects and purpose of Drexel University Aikido Club are: 1. The introduction, teaching, promotion, encouragement, understanding and extension of Aikido in all its aspects. 2.Help students reach their personal goals relating to Aikido. 3.To instill self-discipline, self-motivation, and respect to the surrounding environment.

Allies for Women at Drexel (formally View)  (AWD)     Contact: Sherry Ly (sl369@drexel.edu)     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The mission of VIEW shall be: To proactively educate students on Drexel University’s campus in order to prevent the occurrence of violent crimes against women. To provide outreach and peer-to-peer support for victims of violent crimes including, but not limited to: rape, dating violence, and stalking.

Alpha Kappa Psi  (AKPsi)     Contact: Chris Nelson (cn47@drexel.edu)     Category: Professional Fraternity     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives of this chapter shall be to further the individual welfare of its members, to foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance; to educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein; and to promote and advance in institutions of college rank courses leading to degrees in business administration.

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Inc.  (APO)     Contact: Ari Melman (adm76@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Alpha Phi Omega is established for the purpose of assembling college students in the fellowship of the principles of the Boy Scouts of America as embodied in its Scout Oath and Law, to develop Leadership, to promote Friendship and provide Service to humanity, and to further the freedom that is our national, educational, and intellectual heritage.

American Chemical Society - Student Affiliates  (ACS)     Contact: Debra Hutt (dlh46@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives are to: A: Promote interest in chemistry and to give the student body an awareness of the chemistry department and other chemical related departments at Drexel. B: Increase knowledge of chemical applications around the world in order to give students a better idea of what is needed from chemists. C: Develop and promote relationships with faculty and other chemists.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers  (AICHE)     Contact: Kevin Wujcik (khw25@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The objectives of this chapter shall be to promote the professional development of its members through its programs, foster relations among Student Chapters and the parent body of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and to contribute to the development of chemical engineering at Drexel University through activities involving the faculty and student members.

American Medical Student Association  (AMSA)     Contact: Seema Samuel (sss57@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Drexel University Chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is to serve as the official representative body of constituent members to the national organization of AMSA. As a local chapter, the organization will provide opportunities for its members to participate in volunteer work, learn and lobby for important health issues, and provide resources for students to improve their medical school applications.

American Red Cross  (ARC)     Contact: Deborah Silverman (das325@drexel.edu)     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives of this chapter shall be provide and participate in training for disaster service. To provide and participate in health and safety activities and training; host blood drives; To participate in community service projects.

American Soc. Of Heating Refrig & Air Conditioning Engineers  (ASHRAE)     Contact: Jacqueline Bayer (jeb64@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose if this organization shall be: the advancement of the sciences of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning engineering and related sciences; the continuing education of the members and other interested persons in said sciences, through lectures, demonstrations and publications; the rendition of career guidance to students of the sciences; the encouragement of scientific research.

American Society of Civil Engineers  (ASCE)     Contact: Nicholas Simmons (ncs27@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this association shall be to promote a greater understanding of civil engineering within the University through speakers, workshops, conferences, socials, and other activities which emphasize civil engineering. This organization shall work closely with the Philadelphia Professional ASCE and Younger Member's Forum to form ties with the professional world and to coordinate events with them to encourage personal and professional growth of the student members.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers  (ASME)     Contact: Nathan Taylor (asme@coe@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To serve our diverse global communities by advancing, disseminating and applying engineering knowledge for improving the quality of life; and communicating the excitement of engineering.

Anime & Gaming  (AGO)     Contact: Nancy Calvert-Warren (njc32@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Its purpose is twofold: first, to promote Anime (Japanese animation) within the Drexel community; second, to bring diverse gamers together.

AnnX Art Exhibition  (ANNX)     Contact: Krissy Skuback (kas96@drexel.edu)     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The purpose of this Art Exhibition is to encourage awareness of the various aspects of design with faculty assistance and professional speakers. Our main goal is fundraising, planning, and organization of the Annual Student Art Exhibition while concentrating on raising the awareness of the arts in the Drexel and Philadelphia community.

Applied Creativity Student Association  (ACSA)     Contact: Wendy Elliott-Pyle (we24@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To further research opportunities, development and innovation in applied creativity across academic disciplines.

Applied Engineering Tech. Stud. Assoc  (AETSA)     Contact: Joshua Newton (jcn34@drexel.edu)     Category: Goodwin     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Applied Engineering Technology Student Association, AETSA for short, as part of Drexel Goodwin’s College is formed to maximize the experience of the enrolled students within the Applied Engineering Technology major. This society will promote the technical competency and professional prowess of its members.

Architectural Engineering Institute  (AEI)     Contact: Jeffrey Dowgala (jd349@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: AEI will serve its members by providing a forum for issues relative to the building industry, acting as an avenue of communication between members of this educational institution and the professional community, and developing a dialogue to convey praise or voice concerns and suggest improvements to the engineering curriculum. Additionally, AEI will serve its members in any way deemed appropriate or necessary in both the educational and professional environments.

Architecture Society  (DAS)     Contact: Priyanka Setty (ps98@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Professional Development     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To foster an appreciation and understanding of the ideas and objectives of AIAS National and to promote and forward the same ideals within the Chapter. To emphasize and promote professional, social and fraternal aspects within years, within the School of Architecture, within the College of Media & Design Arts, and within the Drexel University campus. To foster relationships, cooperation, discourse, and unity between members of this Chapter, other AIAS Chapters, and local architecture professionals including the AIA Philadelphia. To enlarge chapter members’ understanding of the current and future scope of architectural education and practice.

Archivists League  (DUAL)     Contact: Scott Ziegler (slz33@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The purpose of DUAL is to serve as a means of introducing new archivists into the profession; To enhance the educational function by providing an additional focus for the students to discuss archival issues, identify with the profession, and engage in professional activities.

Art Administration Graduate Association  (AAGA)     Contact: Jennifer Schick (js993@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The AAGA exists to enhance the Arts Administration program both academically and socially by supplementing it with learning and networking opportunities as well as extra-curricular activities. It also serves as a forum for Arts Administration students to voice their opinions and have them represented by the AAGA Board to the Graduate Student Association.

Art Club  (DART)     Contact: Laura Disanto (lmd75@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The mission of the Art Club is to forge links between the community of local artists, visiting exhibitions, museums and installations. We plan on inviting guest lecturers to deepen our knowledge of the world of art, which surrounds us.

Asbury Ministry      Contact: Dustin Houck (dah54@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Asbury is an inclusive, open-minded, justice-seeking Christian ministry striving to live out what Jesus called the two greatest commandments: loving God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Through fellowship, worship, study, prayer, service and social action, we seek to deepen our understanding and practice of spirituality and the Christian life.

Asian Student Assocation  (ASA)     Contact: Duy Tran (dct25@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Officers of the ASA will be empowered to work on behalf of the students in order to promote the general interests of the Asian Students; to represent the diversity of Asian Cultures; to serve our community by being aware of issues in and around the area through the events, workshops, speakers, activities, ect. and most importantly to unite our cultural backgrounds.

Assoc of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting  (ALPFA)     Contact: Aubrey Llanes (al443@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The object of our association is to expand opportunities for students seeking careers in Finance, Accounting and related fields of business-while increasing the level of interaction between students and the professional community.

Badminton Club  (DBC)     Contact: Peter Thai (pwt23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization is to provide Drexel University full-time undergraduate students and official affiliates that are interested in playing badminton, an organizational structure that will allow them to practice the sport, play competitively as a team against other teams and players.

Beta Alpha Psi  (BAP)     Contact: Jane Kaplan (kaplanje@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this fraternity shall be to: 1. Recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance and information systems; 2. Promote the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines; 3. Provide opportunities for self-development association among members and practicing financial professionals; 4. Encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities.

Bhangra  (DUB)     Contact: Amitoj Chatrath (asc48@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: As a team we will express the vibrant Punjabi culture through Bhangra, a joyous and energetic folk dance originally from Punjab, India. We will aspire to captivate the styles and sentiments of traditional Bhangra on stage nationwide at events such as charities, fundraisers, functions, and competitions. With dignity, integrity, and honorably representing Drexel University’s name, the team is determined to increase awareness and tolerance of the Punjabi culture and overall diversity.

Biddle Law Society      Contact: Leonard Borriello (lsb25@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Our primary task is uniting all Drexel University Students who share an interest in Law, to provide an opportunity for further education in the area of Law, to participate in activities relating to the area of Law, and to share out knowledge with Drexel University and the community.

Biology Graduate Student Association  (BGSA)     Contact: Karen Sullam (kes64@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Increase the awareness of the hospitality industry to all students of diverse backgrounds. At Drexel University we will promote education, creativity, networking, and professionalism for all students interested in the non-profit student run organization.

Biomedical Engineering Society  (BMES)     Contact: Dennis Murray (dm363@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The objectives of the Chapter are the following: 1. Promote the profession of biomedical engineering through the organized effort in study, research, and discussion of the fields of biomedical engineering and the dissemination of knowledge thereby gained. 2. Encourage students to develop to their full potential in careers, in industry and community as engineers and leaders. 3. Interact and network with other professional societies and organizations.

Biomedical Graduate Association  (DBGA)     Contact: Allison Andrews (ama52@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The DBGA will increase awareness of the current state of biomedical engineering research and technological advancements in the medical field. Meetings of the DBGA will encourage the sharing of knowledge by means of activities including, but not limited to: lectures, presentations, tours, community service and social activities.

Black Student Union  (BSU)     Contact: Ashley Roston (aer28@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Drexel University Black Student Union will serve as a medium for all Drexel undergraduate students to gain academic, political, cultural, and social awareness with regards to Drexel’s community, administration, policies, faculty, and the Greater Philadelphia Community area by acting as a liaison between its members and the student environment.

Blue Diamond Dragons  (BDD)     Contact: Jasmine Tabron (jlt84@drexel.edu)     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Blue Diamond Dragons step team is to bring unity among those who have an interest in the beats and rhythms involved in “stepping.” “Stepping” is using your hands and feet to create beats and rhythms that started centuries ago in Africa. We are not affiliated with any Greek organizations.

Buzzing 4 Change @ Drexel  (B4C @ Drexel)     Contact: Kelsey Gold (klg37@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The founding purpose of B4C is to raise money and awareness for people living with cancer. To organize and sponsor an annual event (the “Event”) directed towards fulfilling each of the following goals. To provide hair to make wigs for those who have lost it due to disease through Locks of Love™ or a like organization. To raise and contribute money to a cancer charity that supports the livelihood of children living with cancer. To inspire community involvement both on campus within this organization and in the greater community.

Campus Activities Board  (CAB)     Contact: Dave Saladoff (ds363@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student-run event programming organization at Drexel University. Its purpose is to plan and execute a variety of successful events, reflective of the diverse interests and needs of the student body. CAB strives, through its programs, to entertain, educate and enrich, while building a cohesive campus community.

Campus Crusade for Christ  (CRU)     Contact: Nathan Lee (nkl26@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: "We are a international, interdenominational Christian student movement seeking to provide a spiritual environment for all students. We seek to promote a loving community on campus welcoming students from all races and ethnicities."

Chemical & Biological Grad. Stud. Assoc.  (CBEGSA)     Contact: Harsh Sharma (hps24@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Officers of the CBEGSA will be empowered to work on behalf of the chemical and biological engineering graduate students in order to promote a constructive relationship among graduate students, faculty, and the administration; to represent the diversity of the chemical and biological engineering graduate student population, their interests, needs, and general welfare; to serve as a channel for expression of student ideas, and to advocate the provision of services to the chemical and biological engineering students.

Chemistry Graduate Interaction Group  (CGIG)     Contact: Andrew Hagerman (amh34@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To promote and protect the chemical science and the graduate students devoting their professional lives to chemistry and industry. To act as a general voice and advocate of and for the Drexel University Department of Chemistry graduate students. To organize meetings of and on behalf of Drexel University Department of Chemistry graduate students.

Chess Team      Contact: Charles Gibson (ckg24@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: 1. To enable its members to play the game of chess through sponsorship of tournaments, matches, and other chess events 2.To compete in tournaments and represent Drexel in competition 3.To provide an environment promoting general interest and/or learning among members of the chess club through education, entertainment, or social activity 4. To promote general interest in chess and Drexel University in Philadelphia

Chi Epsilon  (XE)     Contact: Jillian Gerraputa (jmg78@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Chinese Christian Fellowship  (CCF)     Contact: Le Tong (lt95@drexel.edu)     Category: Religious     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The object of the Chinese Christian Fellowship is to service Chinese students and scholars at Drexel University through sharing love and life in Jesus Christ.

Chinese Student & Scholars Association at Drexel  (CSSAD)     Contact: Lei Xu (lnx23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Chocolate Terminators  (DCT)     Contact: Teodora Stoyanova (tis25@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The main purpose of Drexel Chocolate Terminators is to offer Drexel students the opportunity to share their common addiction to and unsatisfied hunger for chocolate experience. The Club will offer the opportunity to explore Philadelphia through visits to the city’s numerous small family-owned chocolate, coffee and tea houses. The club will host informative lectures, sample tasting, cooking lessons, recipes sharing.

Choose Life      Contact: Francis Ryan (fhr23@drexel.edu)     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The mission of “Choose Life” is to build a culture in which every human life without exception is respected and defended. We need to preserve the dignity of human life by rededicating ourselves to defending the basic rights of those who are weakest and most marginalized: the poor, the homeless, the innocent unborn, and the frail and elderly who need our respect and our assistance. Although the group will support all Pro-Life Issues, the group will focus its efforts on lives threatened by induced abortion.

Circle K  (DU-CK)     Contact: Phillip Tomezsko (pjt33@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objects of this club shall be: 1. To emphasize the advantages of the democratic way of life. 2. To provide the opportunity for leadership training in service. 3. To serve on the campus and in the community. 4. To cooperate with the administrative officers of the educational institution of which this club is a part. 5. To encourage participation in group activities. 6. To promote good fellowship and high scholarship. 7. To develop aggressive citizenship and the spirit of service for improvement of all human relationships. 8. To afford useful training in the social graces and personality development.

Civil Architectural & Environmental Eng. Graduate Society  (CAEEGS)     Contact: Ramona Stammermann (rs487@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this society is to work on behalf of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering graduate students to promote activities among graduate students and faculty; to encourage cross program academic activities; to act as a liaison with professional engineering societies; and to serve as an advocate for the CAEE graduate student body on their interests, needs, and general affairs.

Club Tennis  (DUCT)     Contact: Lenny Maher (lpm24@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective of the Drexel University Club Tennis team is to provide an enjoyable and comprehensive experience in the sport of tennis for students with all levels of experience. We would like to promote the sport of tennis to the students of Drexel University through practice and matches against other club teams.

Coalition of Students Strengthening Families  (CSSF)     Contact: Lisa Wilkinson (dh378@drexel.edu)     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The Coalition of Students Strengthening Families, (“the Organization”) is organized exclusively for charitable and education purposes. The purpose of this organization is (1) to provide a social and professional network for students in health related fields (2) to promote informational activities to increase awareness and practical use of marriage and family therapy (3) serve as a liaison between students, professionals and the community.

Commuter Organization  (DCOM)     Contact: Has Chinwalla (hc92@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Commuters     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: DCOM works with, and for all commuter students to enhance their experiences at Drexel University through the initiation, facilitation, and all coordination of social and educational programs.

Computer Science Graduate Student Council - NEW  (CSGSC)     Contact: Kelly Blincoe (kac358@drexel.edu)     Category: General-Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Construction Management Assoc. of America  (CMAA)     Contact: Jack Garrett (jag324@drexel.edu)     Category: Goodwin     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The purpose of the organization is to provide student members with networking opportunities through access to industry professionals and the opportunity to associate with their peers in the Construction Management Program and related majors.

Cricket Club      Contact: Deepesh Rana (dr425@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To promote the game of cricket at Drexel University and to provide an avenue for those who would like to participate in it.

Cubers      Contact: Stephen Carboni (sc559@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To enable its members to solve Rubik's cubes in tournaments and other events. To provide an environment promoting general interest and/or learning among members of the club through education, entertainment, or social activity. To promote general interest in Rubik's cubes and Drexel University in the Philadelphia Area.

Cycling Club  (DFTC)     Contact: Timothy Manzella (tjm49@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Drexel Cycling Club exists to promote the sport of cycling and heighten involvement, knowledge, experience, and enjoyment of the sport by putting cyclists in contact with each other through meetings and mailing lists, organization of regular group rides, and attendance of events such as races and charity rides. Two main activities of the club are representing Drexel University in collegiate road and mountain racing competitions, and participating in Philadelphia-area training rides. Collegiate racing provides students with the opportunity to compete with their peers including college students from many different universities, and is an excellent introduction to racing. The club also works to introduce students into the local Philadelphia cycling community, particularly through attending popular area rides, so that they may get the most out of the sport, and will be more likely to continue cycling and living a healthy lifestyle after graduation.

DAC Pack  (DUBU)     Contact: Bill Torr (wt36@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Basketball Club will be the following: 1. Increase student spirit on campus at basketball games. 2. Create a fun and exciting environment for all members and in turn, establish a home court advantage. 3. Provide a social opportunity to meet new people through the interst in basketball. 4. Serve as ambassadors of Drexel Athletics and act with integrity and sportsmanship.

Dandiya      Contact: Neer Shah (ns379@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Dandiya hopes to revive South Asian cultural awareness through a combination of traditional and modern Gujarati folk dance styles. Unlike other dance groups, Dandiya will not focus on a single style of Gujarati folk dance, but will incorporate many different sectors of dance including Garba, Raas, and original Folk Dance. Dandiya plans to raise attention towards South Asian culture with plans to participate in various cultural events and competitions across the University, surrounding community, and the nation.

Democrats      Contact: Giancarlo Stefanoni (gas36@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Political     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Drexel Democrats is to organize and mobilize support on campus for various local, state, and national Democratic Party candidates for political office. Furthermore, the goal of this organization is to raise awareness of issues and ideas consistent with the philosophy of the Democratic Party. Drexel Democrats pledge to perform these actions by organizing and supplying volunteers for campaigns, sponsoring and planning campaign events, encouraging and sponsoring voter registration as well as voting in the general elections.

DHOOM      Contact: Nikul Patel (nip23@drexel.edu)     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Dhoom hopes to integrate modern, western and South Asian dance styles into an innovative blend of different styles from different cultures across India. Unlike other dance groups, Dhoom will not focus on a single style but try to incorporate many different ones into its performances to make a new dancing style called fusion.

Disciples Indeed  (DID)     Contact: Tashina Henry (tch33@drexel.edu)     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Diversity Leadership Organization  (DLO)     Contact: Alisha Merchant (aam73@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Dragon Climbers  (DC)     Contact: Delcho Ivanov (dragon.climbers@gmail.com@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: DC provides Drexel students interested in climbing with the opportunity to practice this sport while studying at the University.

Dragon Mentors Association  (DDMA)     Contact: Devika Varna (dmr28@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization shall be to help incoming international students integrate into the Drexel society. We shall aim at making their transition to a new culture and place a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Dragon Stage & Screen  (DS & S)     Contact: Havon Baraka (hkb27@drexel.edu)     Category: Media     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The objectives and purposes of this organization will be to provide a place for writers of performance pieces to hear their work in an informal setting. The meetings will feature unrehearsed readings of finished plays or fragments from plays-in-progress followed by writer-driven discussions led by Dragon Stage & Screen moderator. These events are open to members, non-members, and the general public.

Dragons Abroad  (DA)     Contact: Delcho Ivanov (dii23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Dress for Success  (D4S)     Contact: Amy Wen (aw447@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this student organization is to provide inexpensive professional attire to Drexel University students. This will help prepare students for future job interviews. The organization will also educate students about how to properly dress for their interviews

Drexel Against Cancer  (DAC)     Contact: Urvee Vadiwala (uav23@drexel.edu)     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The main goal of Drexel Against Cancer is to fight cancer by volunteering for and instating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society.

Drexel Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Assoc  (DALSAA)     Contact: Brian Sawford (bjs62@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The primary objective of the association is to spread awareness about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The secondary objective of the association is to raise money, all of which will be donated to local efforts to help individuals afflicted with ALS or to local research projects associated with ALS.

Drexel Economic Society  (DES)     Contact: Vishal Taneja (vt47@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Drexel Economics Society seeks to broaden the understanding of basic economic fundamentals. It strives to encourage people to explore the options available within Economics as a career choice and it also aims to educate the University population about Economics as an emerging option of study.

Drexel Entrepreneur Association  (DEA)     Contact: Christopher Young (cy59@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Members of this association shall work together pooling ideas, concepts and principles taken from academia and apply them to the Business world. Our goal is to gain the most possible information from fellow entrepreneurs and businesses. The members of this association shall meet regularly, discuss ideas through round table discussion, and constructively critique others ideas and work together to develop future start up business plans. Through direct collaboration with the Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship the DEA will strive to promote entrepreneurship workshops and eventually achieve the goal of presenting its own startup business plan for the annual competition representing Drexel University as the breeding ground for leaders in innovation, creativity, leadership and future business leaders of the world.

Drexel Filmmaker's Society  (DFS)     Contact: Elyssa Cusimano (ejc47@drexel.edu)     Category: Media     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Drexel Finance Assocation  (DFA)     Contact: Richard Lavner (rl323@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To expose Drexel students to highly sought after career opportunities by creating a network of alumni, current students and other available resources. In addition, it is the group’s intention to actively engage students in discussions regarding pertinent market activity. DFA Strives to hold numerous events consisting of prominent speakers from major finance related companies.

Drexel Freethought Society - NEW  (DFS)     Contact: Justin Gero (jg367@drexel.edu)     Category: Philosophy     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Drexel IEEE (Undergrad)  (IEEE)     Contact: Pujashree Das (pd48@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Drexel Indian Undergraduate Students Association  (DISHA)     Contact: Ali Sajwani (ams332@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: This association's main purpose is to celebrate the radiant spirit of India and share India's rich, rhythmic and fascinating cultural heritage with the diverse student body, through the various events all year round.

Drexel Investment Group - NEW  (DIG)     Contact: Jordan Schneider (js482@drexel.edu)     Category: Finance     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Drexel Islamic Society  (DIS)     Contact: Bilal Baqai (bab52@drexel.edu)     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: 1. The aim of the society is to serve the best interest of Islam and of the Muslims on campus and surrounding the community. 2. To portray and promote unity and joint action amongst the Muslims on campus. 3. To conduct social, cultural, religious, and other activities in the best interest of Islam. 4. Arrange and hold congregational prayers and Islamic religious Festivals at appropriate times. 5. to facilitate and support communication amongst Muslim students. Promote friendly relations between Muslims and non-Muslims. 6. Endeavor to make Islamic teachings known to interested non-Muslims.

Drexel Judo      Contact: Sarah Block (srb57@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this club is the support, development, improvement and promotion of Judo and Kempo to the members of the Drexel community.

Drexel Minority Achievement Program  (DMAP)     Contact: Ronald Johnson (rjj26@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: Our mission is to create a positive collegiate experience for minority students so that they may achieve excellence as well as to increase the retention rate of minority students through academic support, financial aid guidance, and through social interaction.

Drexel Model Congress  (DMC)     Contact: Stephen Kulp (stk35@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Drexel Players      Contact: Rachel Semigran (ras66@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization shall be to provide the Drexel University community with the opportunity to enjoy and participate in all aspects of theatre and theatre production.

Drexel Progressive Librarians Guild  (DPLG)     Contact: David Kruidenier (dwk27@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Drexel Recovery  (DUR)     Contact: Jessica Rottinger (jmr324@drexel.edu)     Category: Recovery, Student support     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: Drexel University Recovery is a student run organization that focuses on recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. We are a free standing organization funded by Drexel University but not monitored by it. Attendance is complelely confidential. What is said here stays here. If you have the desire to stop drinking or drugging we encourage you to attend our meetings for support and further information about recovery.

Drexel Republicans  (DUCR)     Contact: Mike Hess (mhh29@drexel.edu)     Category: Political     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Drexel Student Consulting Group  (DSCG)     Contact: Kate Lang (kel54@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Drexel's Business Consulting Group - NEW  (DBCG)     Contact: Ashleigh Havermann (aeh59@drexel.edu)     Category: Business     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Ed on Campus - NEW  (EOC)     Contact: Sabrina Zeile (sz52@drexel.edu)     Category: Media     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Eight to the Bar  (8ttb)     Contact: Tim Hanson (trh34@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective of this association shall be raising the general appreciation of a cappella music through rehearsals and performances.

Energy Club  (DEC)     Contact: Lisa Leone (@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To develop and foster interest in energy and energy conservation technologies in the Drexel and Greater Philadelphia community. To increase awareness of the environmental and societal impacts of energy technologies. To support the professional development of Drexel students in the energy sector.

Engineering Graduate Association  (EGA)     Contact: Eleanor Small (efg23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Through the ratification of the constitution, the graduate students in the College of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering create the EGA. The EGA will be empowered to work on behalf of the engineering graduate students to represent their interests in college wide functioning, needs, and general welfare.

Engineers without Borders  (EWB)     Contact: Prineha Narang (pn55@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Humanitarian Engineering     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective of the Chapter shall be to: Implement and carry out sustainable development projects in the US and abroad. Train members to become future project mentors and leaders. Mentor local student chapters and facilitate chapter development. Involve and educate the local community about issues related to EWB-USA. At all times, the chapter shall strive to promote and foster ideas and projects related to sustainable development in a manner consistent with the objectives of EWB-USA and by the guidelines laid out in the EWBUSA project sourcebook. In the pursuit of the objectives, the Chapter shall not operate in conflict with the Constitution, Bylaws, Rules of Policy and Procedure, etc. of the EWB-USA and of its Chapters, where applicable.

Entrepreneurs on Heels - NEW      Contact: Margarita Triatafyllidon (mmt43@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: All Schools     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Entrepreneurship Club - Graduate  (E-Club)     Contact: Aliya Javeed (abj29@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The objectives are as follows: 1. Provide Drexel community with an informal venue for like-minded individuals to share and discuss their personal experience in starting or running a business. 2. Build a Drexel-wide support network to bridge individuals and available entrepreneurial resources, such as the Baiada Center. 3. Foster the development of new business through peer discussion and feedback, speeches gy guest entrepreneurs, and support growth of the Baiada Center entrepreneurial programs, including the Business Plan Competetition and the Entrepreneurial workshops.

Environmental & Occupational Health Club  (EOH Club)     Contact: Blaise Pascale (bap49@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Equestrian Team  (DUET)     Contact: Brielle Weinstein (brw29@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Drexel U Equestrian Team (DUET) serves all leveles of Equestrians, providing the chance to ride and compete in a group setting and of course share a love of horses and the Equestrian sport.

Eta Kappa Nu - Beta Alpha Chapter  (HKN)     Contact: Yue Wang (yw73@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The branch shall be dedicated to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the electrical and computer engineering field. The branch will select students with the character and attitude that would make them probable leaders in the profession. The branch is a nonporfit, public-service organization.

Fashion and Design Association  (FAD)     Contact: Anthony P Noce III (apn28@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Field Hockey Club  (DUFH)     Contact: Alisha Strayer (als85@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the club is to provide a club team for Drexel University students to play field hockey. The objective of the club is to promote a safe and fun atmosphere for playing, and to win games in the National Field Hockey League (NFHL).

Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University  (FISDU)     Contact: Christopher Escudero (cje32@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this association shall be to strengthen, represent, and spread the Filipino culture throughout the Drexel community. A. To promote and represent the Filipino culture. B. To interact with other organizations on campus and from other colleges in order to grasp a stronger bond between all the cultures in the Drexel community. C. To offer support and aid to Filipinos studying at Drexel. D. To provide service to Drexel and Filipino awareness through social events.

Football Team Comedy Improv  (DUFT)     Contact: Margaret Rose Dillon (mrd36@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective and purpose of this organization is to provide a group of performers an opportunity to practice improvisational games and styles in rehearsals and to perform in shows open to the student body and the general public.

Forensic Science Stud. Org.  (FSSO)     Contact: Savannah Rockstraw (slr65@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: We want to present the difference in the Hollywood verison of forensics and the actual forensics used in crime labs. We will expose the students of our organization to actual unsolved crimes and cold cases of Philadelphia and other major cities. We will have mock crime scenes were students can put their knowledge to the test. We will have fun while learning.

Formula Hybrid      Contact: Cem Sahin (cs486@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization is to provide it’s members with opportunities to gain broader insight into the engineering profession by sponsoring meetings which will bring practicing engineers to the campus, arranging field trips to research and engineering establishments, sponsoring student projects, of engineering interest and participating in local chapter SAE activities. It shall be the purpose of this organization to encourage good fellowship among students, teachers, and professionals in industry.

Formula SAE  (FSAE)     Contact: David Haberle (dah59@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization is to provide its members with opportunities to gain broader insight into the engineering profession by sponsoring meetings which will bring practicing engineers to the campus, arranging field trips to research and engineering establishments, sponsoring student projects, of engineering interest and participating in local chapter SAE activities. It shall be the purpose of this organization to encourage good fellowship among students, teachers, and professionals in the industry.

Forum for Amateur Gamers  (FRAG)     Contact: Ayush Sobti (as948@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To encourage the development of gaming as a constructive activity; to aid in the development of presentation skills; to foster valuable networking skills with the purpose of benefitting the society by incorporating community participation as an essential component of the organization's activities

Foundation of Undergraduates for Sexual Equality  (FUSE)     Contact: David Bria (dmb97@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Foundation of (Under)graduates for Sexual Equality [FUSE] is a non-exclusive student organization that strives to promote acceptance, understanding, unity, and empowerment among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Ally [LGBTQA] individuals. This objective will be accomplished by the development of a diverse, supportive, educational, constructive, and social atmosphere. Through the strategic use of information, guidance, and recreation FUSE will serve as network and resource to unify the LGBTQA community with Drexel University and the city of Philadelphia.

Francophone Association - NEW      Contact: Christian Seya (cs529@drexel.edu)     Category: General-Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Future Educators of Drexel  (FEDs)     Contact: Hope Yursa (mhy23@drexel.edu)     Category: School of Education     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Game Developers Group  (DGDG)     Contact: Aaron Chapin (asc38@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: • To encourage the academic and social development of The University’s student body. • To promote the fields involved with game development, including Computer Science, Digital Media, and Music, to The University’s student body. • To serve as the University’s student chapter of professional organizations related to the fields associated with game development. • To represent the interests of The University’s student body to the related departments, notably Computer Science and Digital Media, and the Colleges that administrate said departments. • To create a relaxed sense of community, which enriches classroom learning both intellectually and socially. • To assist students in professional development by encouraging projects, forums, discussions, networking, and other forms of community involvement.

Gamma Sigma Sigma  (GSS)     Contact: Myriah Bilodeau (mkb82@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The object of the Zeta Chapter shall be to assemble students of Drexel University in the spirit of service to humanity and to develop friendships among students of all races and creeds. This chapter shall be conducted as a service organization under the provisions of the Bylaws of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority and the regulations of Drexel University governing student organizations.

Global China Connection  (GCC-DU)     Contact: Qing Lan (ql35@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Goodwin Student Council  (GSC)     Contact: Meki Davis (mw72@drexel.edu)     Category: Goodwin     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: One of the primary purposes of student government is to aid the student in solving any problems which may arise at school. When student government is made aware of any problem every effort shall be made to solve the problem by the various student government organizations.

Graduate Interiors Organization  (GIO)     Contact: Karen Pelzer (kbp27@drexel.edu)     Category: Design     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: GIO combines education and service to the immediate Philadelphia community in order to introduce its members to the profession of Interior Design on an intimate level. Service to further-reaching communities and businesses may also be considered by its membership to promote contact with outside enterprises. The interaction between Drexel students and Interior Design businesses will enhance Drexel’s reputation as a qualified institution to produce exceptional and advanced Interior Designers. Furthermore, this contact will generate portfolio and resume opportunities, as well as membership exposure to group design mechanics. Activities also allow for career exploration while benefiting the community.

Graduate Student Association  (GSA)     Contact: Jon Soffer (jbs45@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The mission of this organization shall be to advocate the interests and address concerns of graduate students at Drexel University; to enhance graduate student life at the University; and to provide a formal means of communication between graduate students and the University community.

Graphics Group      Contact: Alan Kriegel (amk62@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Media     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To encourage awareness of various aspects of design with faculty assistance and professional speakers. Our main goal is to fund raise, plan, and organize the annual Ssenior Show while concentratiing on assisting the students and administration of Drexel University.

Habitat for Humanity      Contact: AnnMarie Shabazian (avs29@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: This organization is a nonprofit group dedicated to providing affordable housing for those in need. We are committed to eliminating substandard housing in the Philadelphia area, educating the public of such issues and manually assisting the construction of homes.

Harvest Christian Fellowship  (HCF)     Contact: Charles Gibson (ckg24@drexel.edu)     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization shall be: to raise and train spiritual leaders for the Drexel community.

Health Occupation Students of America  (HOSA)     Contact: Connie Lin (cjl45@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To unite in a common bond without regard to race, creed, or national origin students enrolled in Health Science Education classes. To develop leadership that is competent and self-reliant. To imporve scholarship and develop skills that will enable young men and women to participate effectively in health science education. To create more interest and understanding in the intelligent choice of health careers. To engage in individual and group projects of a healthcare related nature. To recognize outstanding leadership in healthcare. To create school loyalty and help preserve the principles of democracy. To develop leadership skills in campus, among the community and healthcare.

Hellenic Society      Contact: Christina Siontis (cs394@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The obectives are: 1. To actively participate and take a public stand, on educational and social issues. 2. Support the Hellenic Community of Philadelphia and neighboring suburbs, and the Hellenic Nation (national issues), in collaboration with different organizations within the Hellenic Community. 3. To support and promote Hellenic Student Societies and Associations in foreign countries which are actively seeking to resolve common concerns (recognition of degrees received etc.) 4. To provide help to every Greek student that wishes to enroll at Drexel University, coming from a different state or country. 5. To promote Co-Op opportunities in Greece in more places other than Athens. 6. Promote Hellenic folk cultural heritage. 7. To introduce members of the international community to modern Hellenic culture, and to emphasize the contribution of Hellenism to Humanity.

Hindu Student Association  (HSA)     Contact: Viren Doshi (vyd23@drexel.edu)     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To promote the exploration of the misinformation and sterotypes that enable systems of religious oppression to exist and perpetuate. To adequately represent and express the opinions and concers of the HAS community. To promote good relations between people who identify with worldly religions, the community at large, and the city of Philadelphia. To promote intellectual, educational, and cultural life among the student of the University. To portray and promote unity and joint action amongst the Hindus on campus. To provide a forum in which Drexel students can learn about and participate in the Hindu religion and the culture associated with it. To provide information about Hinduism, offer students an outlet to express their views on the Hindu religion and how it affects their lives, and be a springboard for and other Hinduism-related activities that its members might want to pursue. To conduct social, cultural, religious, and other activities in the best interest of Hinduism.

Homeland Security Phila Student Chapter  (HSPSC)     Contact: Jade Mitchell-Blackwood (jmb74@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To actively involve the student members, in the active and future research and career fields of homeland security. To establish a network of current homeland security researchers and career employees, with the student members and the broader Philadelphia Chapter. To expand the knowledge of homeland security related careers and research to fellow graduate students, undergraduates and high school students in the Philadelphia area. To provide members information on how to retrieve employment opportunities and establish possible contacts within the Department of Homeland Security, for initiation or benefit of their careers. Inform graduate student members of the opportunities for funding of their research which match the goals of University Programs, Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security. To further within this location the purposes and programs of the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate, University Programs.

Hong Kong Students Association  (HKSA)     Contact: King Yin Sham (sham@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

IEEE Graduate Forum  (DIG Forum)     Contact: Linge Bai (lb353@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives and purposes of The Forum shall be: •To promote the application of fundamental theory and practice of electrical, electronics, biomedical and computer engineering as well as computer science and information systems amongst the Drexel graduate engineering students for the advancement and benefit of mankind •To expose Drexel graduate engineering students to the latest in technology, research and knowledge •To network and build relationships between industry and Drexel graduate engineering students •To instrument creativity, innovation and values with the professional experience of IEEE and their resources •To build a strong network of engineers within Philadelphia •Encourage Drexel graduate engineering students to be more involved with technical and technological innovations while also focusing on the soft skills

Inter-Fraternity Council  (IFC)     Contact: Jason Clark (jac373@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category:      Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Drexel University’s Inter Fraternity Council exists to foster, develop, and promote the shared ideals of its member chapters. We enhance the collegiate experience of Greek men through community service, philanthropy, continuing education, social, and athletic events. We use these ideals not only to strengthen our beliefs but also the beliefs of Drexel University and the City of Philadelphia.

Interiors Group  (DIG)     Contact: Abby Scheuermann (as585@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: We, the members of the Drexel Interiors’ Group, hope to expand our student interior design experience through group discussion, professional organization representation, trips, and speakers.

International Business Association  (DIBA)     Contact: Aditya Mehta (aam86@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Intl Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research  (IAHR)     Contact: Michael Ryan (mor23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives of this organization are: 1. To actively involve the students in the international community of hydraulic engineering and research; 2. to enable studnets affiliates to gain experience and contacts for their future careers through involvement in an influential international hydraulic association; 3. To further and broaden the knowledge of students affiliates in the field of hydraulic engineering and research, through participation in field excursions, seminar activity, collaboration with other Student Chapters, participation in IAHR Congresses and other meetings, etc;. 4. To provide information to the members (such as job opportunities) which is useful for their careers; 5. To further, within it's locality, the purposes and programs of the International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research.

Italian Students Organization  (ISO)     Contact: Mark Nicholas Wright (mnw24@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the ISO is to promote and characterize Italian culture, foster bonds with other cultural communities, and to care for the Italian community through service and support.

Japanese Undergraduate Student Association  (JUSA)     Contact: Nathan Young (nmy23@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Japanese Undergraduate Student Association has been formed for intercultural friendships and to serve as a bridge between the undergraduate Japanese students and other students with a variety of cultural backgrounds in the Drexel University Community. At the same time, the role of JUSA is to provide support to the undergraduate students who are adjusting to the new environment as well as to college life.

Jewish Student Association  (JSA)     Contact: Shaw Levin (snl24@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Hillel at Drexel University exists to bring the Jewish population together so as to foster a Jewish experience and develop one’s own identity via creating a pluralistic community through social, cultural and religious events.

Jhalak      Contact: Pujah Shah (ps372@drexel.edu)     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Drexel Jhalak is to express the diversity of Indian culture through the art of dancing.

Kappa Theta Epsilon  (KTE)     Contact: Daniel Lannuzzi (dli26@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Karate Club  (DXKC)     Contact: Christi Mackain (cjm68@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives and purposes of this association shall be: 1. to teach traditional Shotokan Karate to all interested members of the Drexel community. 2. The DXKC provides regular classes in which students are taught Shotokan Karate ( a Japanese style) in a traditional environment. 3. To provide a complete aerobic and anaerobic total body workout, to increase strength and flexibility. 4. Karate helps students increase their level of concentration and spirit, as well as help to develop a sense of self-confidence and focus.

Kelly Hall Movie Nights  (KMN)     Contact: Niall Quinn (ncq23@drexel.edu)     Category: Media     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To Gather Kelly dormmates and other freshman together for communal bonding through quality movie watching.

Korean Grad. Stud. Assoc.  (DKGSA)     Contact: Dal Hyung Kim (dk434@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: DKGSA will be empowered to work on behalf of the Korean graduate students to represent and promote Korean culture and cuisine.

Korean Student Association  (KSA)     Contact: Antonio Jun (arj35@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Korean Student Association is an organization dedicated to the cultivation of cultural awareness through education and social development by serving and interacting with its surrounding communities.

Late Night Series  (LNS)     Contact: Vincent Solitro (vas36@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: Late Night Series in and organization that strives to both develop and foster performing artists and entertainment within the Drexel community. LNS was established to provide student artists a forum to promote their material and reach an audience in a relaxed and professional environment. LNS also strives to provide quality entertainment for all members of the Drexel community and actively works to promote partnerships with other Drexel organizations.

Latinos for a United Campus  (LUC)     Contact: Hector L Torres III (ht67@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: "Latinos for a United Campus" is established for the expressed purpose of bringing about a greater sense of community and cultural awareness amongst Drexel students (with an emphasis on, but not explicitly limited to, Latin culture) through leadership and as well as an awareness of social responsibilities to encourage students to participate in and communicate through student organized affairs. “Latinos for a United Campus” is also established with the intent to utilize and develop our leadership skills through civic engagement as well as creating a positive learning environment for new, prospective, and transfer students through mentoring, study groups, tutoring, etc.

LeBow Graduate Student Assoc.  (LGSA)     Contact: Kelli Powell (kp325@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

LeBow International Student Association  (LISA)     Contact: Xuanlin Ding (xd28@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:  To identify job opportunities for international students; to welcome and orient new international students; and provide a forum for information and resources.

Lebow Toastmasters      Contact: Wen-Yen Chiu (wc76@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Lexerd      Contact: Gordon Dexter (gmd372@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Media     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The LEXERD shall contain all formal senior portraits, and activity records. All organizations recognized by Campus Activities shall be entered in the LEXERD pursuant to having a picture taken of said organization in manner to be designated by the LEXERD pursuant to having a picture taken of said organization in manner to be designated by the LEXERD. The LEXERD shall also contain the following as fits its publishing requirements.

Living Water Fellowship  (LW)     Contact: Yue-Chung Siu (ys922@drexel.edu)     Category: Religious     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: • to provide a Christian Fellowship for the Drexel Community • to create a welcoming and loving Christian community in which students can gather and fellowship with one another • to train leaders and disciples for Christ

Magic the Gathering Club - NEW  (MTGC)     Contact: Ross Bower (rb468@drexel.edu)     Category: recreation     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Malaysian Student Association  (MSA)     Contact: Chern-Hooi Lim (drexel.msa@gmail.com@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To foster friendship among students interested in Malaysian culture and exchange between Malaysian students at Drexel and students from other countries in Philadelphia

Management Information Systems Org - NEW  (MISO)     Contact: Vincent DiGennaro (vrd26@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Marketing Association  (DMA)     Contact: Justin Rosenblum (jsr54@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Drexel Marketing Association (DMA) aims to further students’ knowledge of all applications of marketing, while also providing the extracurricular opportunities needed to make students competitive in today’s job market.

Materials Engineering Graduate Student Network  (MAGNET)     Contact: Amalie Oroho (aed47@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: MAGNET and its officers will be empowered to work on behalf of the MAterials Engineering graduate students to represent their interests in departmental functioning, needs, and general welfare.

Math and Computer Science Society  (MCS)     Contact: Thomas Wambold (taw38@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The stated mission of The Society is: 1. To encourage the academic and social development of The University's student body. 2. To promote the fields of Mathematics and Computer Science to The University's student body. 3. To serve as the University's student chapter of professional organizations related to the fields of Mathematics and Computer Science. 4. To represent the interests of The University's student body to the Mathematics and Computer Science departments, and the Colleges that administrate said departments. 5. To create a relaxed sense of community, which enriches classroom learning both intellectually and socially.

Math-Bytes      Contact: Caroline Shapcott (cjs75@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To promote interest and research in the field of Applied and Computational mathematics. To stress the importance of mathematics in other related fields, such as computer science and engineering. To protect and work on behalf of the interests and needs of students in the Mathematics and Computer Science Departments.

Maya Literary Magazine      Contact: Jordan Schilling (js856@drexel.edu)     Category: Media     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives and purposes of this association shall be to publish the poetry, prose, illustrations, and photography of the undergraduate students.

MBA Finance and Investment Club - NEW  (FINC)     Contact: Matthew Malham (mrm58@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Mechanical Engineering Grad. Stud. Assoc.  (MEGA)     Contact: Chris Geisler (cgg28@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: MEGA will be empowered to work on behalf of the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics graduate students to represent their interests in departmental functioning, needs, and general welfare.

Men's Baseball      Contact: Andrew Schenkel (ajs322@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The club aims at playing competitive baseball at Drexel University and gives its students the opportunity to participate in baseball at the college level.

Men's Club Basketball      Contact: James Lzuy (jec66@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective and purpose of this association is to provide a way for male students at Drexel University to play a competitive sport they enjoy, further their skills in that sport, and to provide a positive social environment promoting exercise, pride in their university and themselves, as well as a healthy outlet for stress.

Men's Club Soccer  (DUMCS)     Contact: John Galleo (jg366@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The MCS is established for the expressed purpose of promoting the sport of soccer at Drexel University here by: Attracting dedicated and committed student athletes interested in participating in a inter-collegiate soccer program and offering the opportunity for members of the MCS to play at a competitive collegiate level.

Men's Ice Hockey      Contact: Justin Levin (levin.justin@gmail.com@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective of the Drexel Men’s Ice Hockey Team will be to compete in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey Association (ESCHA) and to compete against teams affiliated with the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). The objective of the club is to give the students of Drexel the opportunity to compete in the sport of ice hockey at a competitive level against other universities and colleges around the country.

Men's Lacrosse      Contact: Phuong Ly (ptl25@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective and purpose of this association is to teach and promote the game of lacrosse to students through team practices and officiated competition against other school's club teams. Our club will be a very real alternative to the varsity team, allowing talented and interested students to enjoy the game of lacrosse even when they haven't the time or experience for the varsity level.

Men's Rugby Club  (DURFC)     Contact: Michael Coole (mc399@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Drexel University Rugby Football Club (DURFC) will be a male sports club primarily focused on promoting the sport of Rugby within the organization and the overall Drexel University community. This will be accomplished through the mentorship program (APPENDIX I), during practices and competitions, experienced coaching, etc… This Local Area Union (LAU) shall be formally designated as the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union (EPRU). The EPRU then, in turn, competes in league, tournament, and all-star play as part of the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union (MARFU), which is designated as a Territorial Union (TU).

Men's Squash      Contact: Justin Burkholder (jdb68@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To positively promote the sport of squash through fair and respectable actions on and off the court; to provide a common meeting ground for people who share common interests in the game of squash; to provide a competitive base from which the members can improve their skills and further acquire strategies of squash; to organize and participate in tournaments in which members may test their squash skills and gain ranking on both a local and nationwide scale; to honorably represent our team, sponsors, and our school in print and in person.

Men's Volleyball  (DUMVB)     Contact: James Reilly (jr485@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Drexel University Volleyball Club seeks to create and sustain a safe and competitive environment through which members of the Drexel Community may develop individual and team indoor volleyball skills. Furthermore, the Club engages in intercollegiate competitions and scrimmages, which serve to extend the reputation of the University.

Minority Assoc of Premedical Students  (MAPS)     Contact: Henrietta Akintoye (am628@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To provide underrepresented pre-med students with knowledge, skills, and experience that are both prerequisite and concomitant to professional participation in health care fields. Also, to improve minority matriculation into all professional health related programs, with an emphasis on medicine.

Mock Trial Assoc  (DUUMTA)     Contact: Chelsea Biemiller (cab325@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose is to provide students in all majors the ability to actively participate in mock trial competitions that will benefit those students who are interested in refining their public speaking and critical reasoning skills as well as those looking for a learning experience prior to attending law school after graduation. The primary focus of the Mock Trial Association is to participate in regional and/or national competitions that will academically challenge and stimulate the organization.

Model United Nations  (DMUN)     Contact: Aradhya Malhotra (am833@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic-Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Multicultural Greek Council  (MGC)     Contact: Caroline Shu (cts35@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

National Association of Black Accountants  (NABA)     Contact: Sasha Hamilton (sh368@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: NABA's mission is to increase the number of minorities in the accounting, finance and business profession, promote professionalism and educational advancement, and enhance leadership abilities by serving as a resource for students in hope that each will inspire the same in their successors.

National Organization for Business & Enginnering  (NOBE)     Contact: Mike Hess (mhh29@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

National Society of Black Engineering  (NSBE)     Contact: Brenay Major (bm99@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective of the National Society shall be to stimulate and develop student interest in engineering; to strive to increase the number of students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and to endeavor in the advancement of the ethnic minority engineer in professional industry.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars  (NSCS)     Contact: Yoona Koh (yk32@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization shall be as follows: 1) To recognize and celebrate high achievement among the first and second year students in all academic disciplines. 2) To encourage and promote high standards throughout the collegiate experience. 3) To provide opportunities for personal growth and leadership development for members. 4) To provide a NCSC Merit Award to one outstanding member per year. 5) To organize and encourage learning opportunities through community service. 6) To foster an overall appreciate for the value of the higher education experience.

Newman Catholic Community      Contact: David Ho (dh344@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The members of the Newman Club are the presence of the Catholic Church at Drexel University. The members will strive to live in the spirit of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will bring this Spirit to the Drexel University community by providing spiritual, service, and social opportunities.

Nutrition Association  (DNA)     Contact: Maureen Chomko (mec64@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To provide current information to students on professions in the Nutrition/Dietetics field. To promote and encourage membership of interested individuals among Drexel Nutrition students. To encourage professional development among members. To promote nutrition campus-wide and throughout the community through awareness and involvement.

Office of Campus Activities  (OCA)     Contact: Jill Buckley (jmb368@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

One in Four  (1 in 4)     Contact: Lonnie Snyder (lms77@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To adequately represent and express the opinions and concerns of the One in Four community. To promote good relations between the Men and Women , the community at large, and also the city of Philadelphia. To lead by example in our words, as well as our deeds. To promote intellectual, cultural, and social life among the students of the University. We also serve as an umbrella organization and support system for all-male sexual assault peer education groups who call themselves "One in Four " chapters. Organization dedicated to prevent rape by the thoughtful application of theory and research to rape prevention programming.

Organization Philhellenic Performing Arts  (O.P.P.A)     Contact: Alexandra E Torokotsopoulos (aet26@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To promote solidarity, fellowship and assistance between the members of Drexel and the surrounding community. To cooperate with other student societies of Drexel University, as well as with other university organizations. The promotion of Hellenic folk cultural heritage, both within and outside the University. To introduce members of the international community to modern Hellenic culture, and to emphasize the contribution of Hellenism to Humanity. To promote an active lifestyle through music and dancing.

Paintball Club  (DUPC)     Contact: Uriah Dunn (ucd23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To positively promote the sport of paintball through fair and respectable actions on and off the field. To provide a common meeting ground for people who share common interests and hobbies. In particular, those who participate in team oriented Paintball expeditions and tournaments. To provide a competitive base from which the members can improve their skills and further acquire strategies to employ in expeditions and tournaments and to gain comrades to trust in teamwork. to organize and run tournaments in which members may test their on-field skills and team comradeship also to gain ranking on both a local and nationwide scale. to honorable represent our team, sponsors, and our school in print and in person.

Panhellenic Council  (PHC)     Contact: Michele Keenan (mak72@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category:      Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Peace and Power Christian Fellowship  (P&P)     Contact: Reginald Smith (res59@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Religious     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: P&P exists for two purposes: 1. To equip students with the PEACE of Jesus Christ to change their lives; Every student has areas in their own personhood that they are actively working on to improve; P&P comes alongside them with the resources available through faith in Christ and equips them accomplish positive change in their person. 2. To resource students with the POWER of God to change their world. Every student sees areas in the world that need to be drastically improved; P&P is an avenue through which students can implement the resources available through their faith in Christ to accomplish positive change in the world.

Phi Alpha Delta  (PAD)     Contact: Hussain Burhanpurwala (hsb24@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Phi Alpha Theta - NEW      Contact: Kathryn Steen (steen@drexel.edu)     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Phi Beta Lambda      Contact: Aneesh Rikhi (ar378@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: As a loval chapter, we hope to set our own ideals by: 1. Uniting all undergraduate students regardless of discipkine to the ideals of the developing and enhancing competant and aggressive business leadership. 2. Give back to the Drexel Community as well as the Greater Philadelphia region through community service events, charity fundraisers 3. Enrich its members through guest speakers 4. Encourage the involvement of its members in the state and if invited , national competition to which the dates will be determined by the Pennsylvania and National PBL Chapters. 5. Promote member participation in business and business related workshops, as well as endorsed other workshops on campus that promote worthy and pertinent information 6. We will not promote hazing of any type, nor will we discriminate on prior knowlege of business.

Phi Chi Theta  (PCT)     Contact: Michael Capouilla (mac96@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Business Fraternity     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Objectives of this professional fraternity shall be: 1) To foster the study of business amoung all university students within or outside the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business; 2) To uphold the interest of our Alma Mater through the encouragement of high scholarship, participation in school activities, and the mutual advancement of social welfare; 3) To promote professional competency and understanding of global perspectives in business; 4) To further a high standard of commercial ethics and culture in civic and professional enterprises.

Phi Eta Sigma  (PES)     Contact: Mike Olaya (mao36@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society inspired by the past and dedicated to the future whose goal is to encourage and reward academic excellence among freshman in institutions of higher learning.

Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society  (PSP)     Contact: Katlin Adlon (kma38@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary Fraternity     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Gamma Xi is an honor fraternity for students at Drexel University- Philadelphia, PA, founded upon a basis of superior scholarship, with the avowed purpose of advancing academic, professional, and social ideals.

Philanthropist & Drexel Dragon  (PDD)     Contact: Karen Shinn (ks437@drexel.edu)     Category: Goodwin     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Photography Club  (DUPC)     Contact: Theodore Speedy (tts26@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To share our knowledge of photography among ourselves and other interested members of the Drexel Community; to advance photography as a respected art form and presence here at Drexel; to create a permanent and expanding photographic record of the University; to promote the expansion of the photographic curriculum; and, to increase activities and resources available to photographers around campus.

Physics Graduate Student Association  (PGSA)     Contact: Edward Damon (ead54@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To promote community within the Department of Physics. To share research results with peers. To obtain help with problems in research from peers. To learn about areas of research in physics that are not your own. To provide students with an opportunity to practice speaking in a low-stress environment.

Pi Nu Epsilon      Contact: David Kirby (dk353@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of Pi Nu Epsilon is A. To honor those men and women who have devoted their time and efforts to the musical organizations at the institution of the respective chapter. B. To stimulate interest in and to further the aims of musical organizations at the institutions of the respective chapters. C. To foster and develop a broader interest in music and musical affairs.

Pi Tau Sigma  (PTS)     Contact: Cameron Douglas (cd84@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic-Honorary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The object of this organization shall be to encourage and recognize superior scholarship, to foster the high ideals of the engineering profession, to stimulate interest in coordinate departmental activities, to promote the mutual professional welfare of its members, and to develop in students of mechanical engineering the attributes necessary for effective leadership and the taking up the responsibilities of a citizen living in a democracy.

PRAGATHI-Graduate Indian Student Association      Contact: Vasista S Majji (vsm29@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives of Pragathi is to increase the awareness of Indians on campus and in the community, to preserve the rich cultural heritage of India, to ensure a homely atmosphere for Indian students living away from home and to unite Indians and people of other races by celebrating and learning from diversity.

Pre- Physical Therapy Club  (Pre-PT)     Contact: Rohini Ghatge (rsg54@drexel.edu)     Category: pre-professional - PT     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Prime Time  (PT)     Contact: Havon Baraka (hkb27@drexel.edu)     Category: Media     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: For writers to learn how to function as a writing team and execute what they have learned to create a performance of what they have written. For writers to learn how to take criticism. For student writers, actors and production crews to learn how to create an episode of television. For student writers, actors and production crews to prepare for their possible future careers in a friendly environment. For members to learn basics of comedy.

Psi Chi Honors Fraternity  (Psi Chi)     Contact: Steven Yeung (sy59@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary-Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The mission of Psi Chi shall be: To encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. To build a psychology community that will last beyond the tenure of any individual student or faculty member, uniting students and faculty in research, learning, and common interest. To provide students of psychology with the information, skills, and connections they will need to be successful in their academic and professional careers To foster and promote interest in the field of psychology among the members of the Drexel University and to share our knowledge with our colleagues To use our skills to contribute to the community through volunteer service.

Psychology Club      Contact: Rachel Hallowell (rh69@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The objectives of the Psychology Club shall be to promote interests in psychology through events, activities, and social interactions between students and the faculty, allowing the members to explore psychology outside of classroom setting.

Public Relations Student Society of America  (PRSSA)     Contact: Frances DeFranco (fd46@drexel.edu)     Category: Professional     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To encourage the understanding of current theories and procedures in the practice of public relations. To provide students with the opportunity to become acquainted with not only their peers but also with professional practitioners and to encourage students to adhere to the highest ideals and principles of the practice of public relations and to instill in them a professional attitude.

Rebirth Dance Crew - NEW  (RDG)     Contact: Isma Terrence (imt23@drexel.edu)     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Residence Hall Association  (RHA)     Contact: Chystina Cappello (cc473@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the RHA shall be to provide programming and address the needs of resident students; to bring students together to promote community and residence hall morale and responsibility. RHA shall also serve as a liaison between resident students and the Residential Living Office (RLO).

Roller Hockey Club  (DURHC)     Contact: Jim Heisler (jth452@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The DURHC is established for the expressed purpose of promoting the sport of roller hockey at Drexel University and at-large by: fostering participation from students and faculty; organizing events, leagues, teams, and practices; providing a means for both intramural and intercollegiate competition.

Romanian Organization  (RO)     Contact: iuliana Balascuta (ib53@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Sailing Club      Contact: Andrew Bergan (acb44@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Sailing Club is a co-ed club sport whose primary purpose is to promote sailing by teaching members in the fundamentals of sailing by practicing and to compete against schools in the Mid-Atlantic within Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association of North America.

Salsa con Cache'      Contact: Nicole Echols (nae24@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Its objective is to educate members and community the Latino Culture through song and dance. Goal is to perform locally and/or compete in area salsa contests.

School of Public Health Student Government Organization  (SGO)     Contact: Leigh-anna Pitts (lp94@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Shor      Contact: Atman Shah (ahs35@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Drexel Shor will bring out social and musical interaction between its members and audiences through Acapella with multi-lingual entertainment ranging from Indian Classical, Indipop and English music.

Sierra Club Student Coalition      Contact: Catey Burtness-Adams (ceb55@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Drexel Sierra Club is for environmentally conscious individuals interested in creating a more sustainable Drexel and holding up the Sierra Club motto to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet, as well as strengthening community and social ties.

Slavic Student Organization  (SSO)     Contact: Larissa Hlukha (lph26@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Slavic Students Organization is to unite students with an interest in Slavic culture at Drexel University. The organization’s main goal is to promote, celebrate, and provide information about all aspects of Slavic culture, including traditions, the arts, politics, food, languages, etc.

Smart House  (DSH)     Contact: Andrew Cebulski (info@drexelsmarthouse.com@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The Drexel Smart House is a student-led, multidisciplinary project to construct an urban home to serve as a "living laboratory" for exploring cutting edge design and technology. Participants will conduct research and develop designs in the areas of environment, energy, interaction, health, and lifestyle with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life in the urban residential setting.

Smash Organization  (DSO)     Contact: Mark Korsak (mck44@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: Our purpose as a group is to unite students and the community together to take part in a common activity that we all enjoy, playing video games. Instead of focusing on video games as a whole, we focus our efforts on a single competitive game, known as “Super Smash Brothers.” This game has one of the biggest communities in existence, and our group will work on enhancing the overall community through the organization of various events. The “Smash community” holds many tournaments and other various events throughout the year, and with this organization, we will be able to hold some of the most successful events which will not only attract new members, but also raise awareness for Drexel University.

Soc. for the Advancement of Material & Process Engineering  (SAMPE)     Contact: Brian Merritt (bm92@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Engineering Society     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers  (SHPE)     Contact: Freddy Padilla (ap364@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Drexel Student Chapter is to: 1. Promote the advancement of Hispanic engineers and scientists in employment and education. 2. Develop and/or participate in programs with industry and the University which benefit students seeking technical degrees. 3. Improve the retention of Hispanic students enrolled in engineering, math, and science students. 4. Provide a forum, in cooperation with local organizations, to increase the number of Hispanic students attending college for an engineering, math, or science based career. 5. Take an active role to increase the number of minority students. 6. Engage students in developing their leadership and professional skills.

Society of Physics Students  (DUSPS)     Contact: Amanda White (ajw73@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics; the encouragement of interest in physics throughout the academic and local communities; the introduction of students to a professional community; the promotion of interaction, and a sense of community, within the physics department and others interested in physics throughout Drexel University.

Society of Women Engineers  (SWE)     Contact: Zahra Ahmed (za52@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose is to: Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. Expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and to demonstrate the value of diversity. Volunteer their time and efforts for immersion programs for elementary through senior high school students, and community and collegiate events. Promote personal and professional growth through participation in regional and national conferences. Interact and network with other professional societies and organizations.

Sports Management Club  (SMT Club)     Contact: Andrew Bleaken (abb372@drexel.edu)     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The purpose of the Sport Management Club at Drexel University shall be to improve the University and local community through community service projects as well as to enhance the educational and social experiences of its members.

Stud Assoc for Reviving Entertain, Games & Art of Malayalees  (SA RE GA MA)     Contact: Juff George (jg386@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: SA RE GA MA is committed to promoting pride amongst the Malayalee community at Drexel University. We also want to spread awareness on the whole about our culture and history by setting up cultural events throughout campus.

Student Bar Association  (SBA)     Contact: Chas Dooley (cjd56@drexel.edu)     Category: Law School     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To represent the interests and concerns of members of the Drexel Student Bar Association. To respect, understand, and accept the differences and similarities that exist within and outside of the Drexel University College of Law community. To be the official liaison between law students and the Drexel University College of Law Faculty and Administration.

Student Chapter of Special Libraries Association  (DUSLA)     Contact: Andrew J Sather (ajs345@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objectives of this DUSLA shall be to provide an association of students of the College of Information Science and Technology having a professional, scientific, or technical interest in library and information science, especially as this is applied in the recording, retrieval, and dissemination of knowledge and information in areas such as the physical, biological, technical, and social sciences and the humanities; and to promote and improve the communication, dissemination, and use of such information and knowledge for the benefit of libraries or other educational organizations. No part of the property, assets, profits, or net income shall inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or member or to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.

Student Liberty Front  (SLF)     Contact: Pericles Niarchos (pan35@drexel.edu)     Category: Political Philosophy     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The mission of the Drexel Student Liberty Front is to educate the community on the importance of Individual Liberty and to participate in activities that further the cause of Freedom. The Student Liberty Front’s goals are to promote liberty and freedom in social, economic, and political contexts. To educate the community on ideals and philosophies regarding individual liberty. To educate the community on their rights as a citizen of the United States. To bring in speakers, hold events, and sponsor activities related to individual liberty, civil rights, the importance of property rights, and laissez faire economics. To bring together like-minded individuals for the progression of freedom and liberty in the United States.

Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania  (SNAP)     Contact: Sara Nesheim (sin22@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To contribute to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality of healthcare as a student, and after licensure as a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. To provide programs that represent fundamental and current professional interests and concerns. To aid in the development of the whole person, his/her professional role, and his/her responsibility to provide health promotion and care to all people from all walks of life.

Students for a Democratic Society  (SDS)     Contact: Harmony Piechota (hp56@drexel.edu)     Category: Political     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Students for a Sensible Drug Policy  (SSDP)     Contact: Stacy Litz (sal49@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Table Tennis Club      Contact: Xue Han (xh35@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Table tennis is not a very popular competitive sport in the United States. The Ping-pong Club hopes to increase student awareness and appreciation of table tennis through a variety of means. Additionally, the club seeks to provide an opportunity for students to practice and play competitive table tennis, both within Drexel University and against other schools.

Tae Kwo Do  (DTKDC)     Contact: Alex Silver (as829@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Taiwenese Grad. Stud. Assoc.  (DTSA)     Contact: Kuang-Yu Huang (kh369@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To promote and characterize Taiwanese culture. Look out for and care for the Drexel and Taiwanese communities through service and support. Promote interaction and communication among members and other universities.

Tango Club      Contact: Francisco Michuad (fm73@drexel.edu)     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Tau Beta Pi  (TBP)     Contact: Karl Reisig (kr59@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineeering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges.

TechServ      Contact: Jawadali Ahmed (ja347@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Community Service     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Our mission as a student organization is to help bridge the Digital Divide in the Philadelphia community through community service that focuses on technology. Our members will teach classes that help raise the rate of computer literacy among residents of Philadelphia, provide computers to non profits, communities of faith, schools, community centers and families to increase the opportunity for residents to access technology, and support and train residents how to maintain and support what technology they may already have.

The African American Perspective  (AAP)     Contact: Sandra Darkwah (aapdrexel@gmail.com@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: To explore contemporary literature from the perspective of people of color. This group also seeks to educate members of different races about African American heritage and culture not seen in popular media.

The Drexelist      Contact: SooWan Bag (sb423@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Media     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

The Laughing Dragon - NEW  (LD)     Contact: Hannah Gorfinkel (hmg34@drexel.edu)     Category: Literary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description:

Track Club  (Track)     Contact: Eric Johnson (epj23@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The mission of the Track & Field Club is to display excellence in the sport of track and field. We also strive to encourage team spirit, and to promote a positive relationship between students. Our goal is to compete with other track teams and clubs to instill a firm foundation of intercollegiate unity.

Trader Association - NEW  (DTA)     Contact: Alex Vlasov (avlasov@gmail.com@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Traditions Program      Contact: Ari Winkleman (aow23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: DUTP's goal is to develop a program to educate the student body about the mission of the Institution, its history and traditions, partnership financing for higher education and the goals of the University. In addition, it will provide awareness pertaining to the role of alumni and students with the greater University community through its programs, events, and interaction with alumni while utilizing communication.

Treble Makers  (TMS)     Contact: Kim Trasatti (kat48@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Performing and Fine Arts     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective of the association shall be to further the understanding and appreciation of a capella music through open rehersals, performances, and the dissemination of a capella recordings of this group and others.

Triangle      Contact: Brett Fischer (baf322@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Media     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description:

Triathlon Team      Contact: Dan Bell (dcb29@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To positively promote the sport of triathlons through fair and respectable actions during races and at all times; to provide a common meeting ground for people who share common interests in the sport of triathlons; to provide a competitive environment from which the members can improve their skills, fitness level and personal satisfaction through triathlons; to organize and participate in competitions where members may test their swimming, biking and running skills and also gain official ranking on both a local and USAT(United States of America Triathlon) scale; to honorably represent our team, sponsors, and university in print and in person.

Tri-Beta Biological Honors Society  (BBB)     Contact: Jordan Gallinetti (jmg84@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The Purpose of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society shall be to function as an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its activities shall be designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interpretations among students of the life sciences.

Turkish Student Association  (TSA)     Contact: Sinan Ferit Tuzer (ft48@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: The Drexel University Turkish Student Association will: Promote social relations and cooperation among the members; Expose Drexel University community to the Turkish culture; Promote interactions between its members and the members of Drexel University community; Cooperate closely with other organizations at Drexel University.

Ukrainian Society  (DUS)     Contact: Arianna Watters (alw56@drexel.edu)     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To spread the knowledge of Ukrainian history, particularly Ukrainian culture. To unite students who are interested in Ukrainian culture and traditions. To be aware and educate others on current issues in Ukraine.

Ultimate Frisbee      Contact: Stephen Cantando (sac53@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Drexel Ultimate provides students with a competitive ultimate team that travels the country fueled by Drexel funding. The club is open to any full time undergraduate student at any skill level. We practice three times a week and are coached by a well established member of the Philadelphia Ultimate scene.

Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Organization  (UNDO)     Contact: Marianne Rose J De Leon (mjd82@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Nursing     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization is to A. Promote cultural awareness, sensitivity, and support of all students in the undergraduate nursing programs. B. Create an open forum where students can discuss issues, concerns, and experiences within the undergraduate nursing program. C. To promote the development of skills needed to be responsible, accountable members of the nursing profession who respect the differences and similarities between people.

Undergraduate Student Government Association  (USGA)     Contact: Andrew Gould (arg27@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Student Govt     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: 1. All full-time undergraduate students have the right to vote in USGA elections and referendums. 2. All full-time undergraduate students have the right to speak and be heard at meetings of the Senate. 3. All full-time undergraduate students have the right to serve on USGA committees. 4. All full-time undergraduate students have the right to reasonable access to official USGA information and records. This includes, but is not limited to, official meeting records, counterpart meeting reports, and application-related records on candidates for election or appointment. 5. All full-time undergraduate students have the rights and responsibilities defined in the University's Student Handbook; these rights cannot be impeded by the USGA.

Upsilon Pi Epsilon  (UPE)     Contact: Sunny Wong (sh84@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Honorary     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The mission of the Chapter shall be the promotion of high scholarship and original investigation in the various fields of the computing and information disciplines.

Variety of Indian Cultural Expressions  (VOICE)     Contact: Jobin James (jsj27@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the organization shall be to foster cultural, educational, and social exchange among students who have an interest in South Asian Culture. Furthermore, VOICE provides a forum for its members to share their views with the entire Drexel community while promoting interaction among undergraduate, graduate students, and faculty.

Vietnamese Student Association  (VSA)     Contact: Hai Nguyen (hn63@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To provide those with different background with a better understanding of the Vietnamese cultures through activities and events that would promotes beneficial outcome to the universities and other members of the community.

Water Polo (Men's)  (DSOWP)     Contact: Francis B Craven (fbc24@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of the water polo club is to provide an opportunity for the students of Drexel University to learn, participate, and compete in the sport of water polo at the intercollegiate level.

Weekend Warriors  (WW)     Contact: Courtney Kokser (cjk48@drexel.edu)     Category: General     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To increase the students morale at the university by allowing them to take risks and seek our new friendships. Providing members of the Drexel community (undergraduates) with time to bond with each other. Allowing students to take a break from the constant stresses of classes. Time to relax and enjoy a few hours away from campus with friends. To give members of the Drexel community a chance to increase their college experience, become involved with an organization and make a more rewarding and memorable time.

West Indian Student Establishment  (WISE)     Contact: Andrew Moore (abm44@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Cultural     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of this organization shall be to socially, academically, and culturally unite the West Indian student population at Drexel University in order to provide a channel for the sharing of the Caribbean culture, traditions and beliefs with the rest of the Drexel University community.

WKDU  (WKDU)     Contact: Tim Plunkett (wkdu-gm@wkdu.org@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Media     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The purpose of WKDU shall be to provide: 1) its members with experience in the actual operation and management of a radio station; 2) musical entertainment to as large a portion of the student body of Drexel University as possible; 3) news and public affairs coverage to the Drexel community as honestly and fairly as possible.

Women in Business  (DWIB)     Contact: Oksana Yuzefovich (ovy23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Business     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: DWIB is an organization comprised of Drexel University students and alumni. DWIB is dedicated to creating and cultivating a strong network of women as a means of encouraging personal growth, professional relationship development, and future opportunities within the business community.

Women in Computing Society  (WiCS)     Contact: Geetika Gupta (gg66@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Academic     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: Its purpose is to support, recruit, and retain women pursuing a degree in the broad field of computing. WiCS will enhance communication among women in computing through informal dinners and gatherings, speakers, field trips, and arrange for tutoring and mentoring for its members as needed. The ultimate goal is to empower women in computer fields to succeed and thrive in the Drexel community.

Women's Basketball  (WBC)     Contact: Tommi Elzey (tae24@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The women’s basketball club will be a student run club that will provide an alternative to the varsity and intramural levels of basketball for women on Drexel’s campus. The goal is to allow the students to play on a competitive team to enhance skills and compete.

Women's Club Soccer  (WCS)     Contact: Lauren Reed (lr68@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective and purpose of this association is to provide a way for female students to play a competitive sport they enjoy and to provide a positive social environment promoting exercise, pride in their university and themselves, as well as a healthy outlet for stress.

Women's Ice Hockey      Contact: Michelle Sclafani (mas382@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: Our objective is to develop a group of women - some experienced, some novice - into a cohesive team by complete training. Our long-term objective is to become a competitive team in ACHA Women's Ice Hockey league as well as maintaining our current membership to the DVCHC.

Women's Lacrosse  (WCLAX)     Contact: Alena Hyatt (ah452@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The objective of the Drexel University Women's Lacrosse Club is to provide an enjoyable and comprehensive experience in the game of lacrosse with all levels of experience. We would like to promote the game of lacrosse to the students through practice and games against other club teams.

Women's Rugby  (DWR)     Contact: Valerie Pelletier (vp66@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The main objective of Women's Rugby is to introduce, teach, and promote the game of rugby at Drexel University. We compete against other women's collegiate teams in scheduled matches and tournaments.

Women's Squash      Contact: Violetta Shubayeva (vs92@drexel.edu)     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: To positively promote the sport of squash through fair and respectable actions on and off the court; to provide a common meeting ground for people who share common interests in the game of squash; to provide a competitive base from which the members can improve their skills and further acquire strategies of squash; to organize and participate in tournaments in which members may test their squash skills and gain ranking on both a local and nationwide scale; to honorably represent our team, sponsors, and our school in print and in person.

Womens' Volleyball  (DWCVB)     Contact: Meryl Binder (mb384@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Sports     Recognized:  Yes     Mission/Description: The club is designed to provide competitive intercollegiate play for female students interested in a high level of competition. The club will represent Drexel University in all respects through the sport of volleyball.

Young Americans for Liberty - NEW  (YAL)     Contact: Deanna Quinones (dmq23@drexel.edu)     Website: Link     Category: Political     Recognized:  No     Mission/Description: