The Shenango campus encourages students to expand their interests and activities by joining clubs and organizations. Extracurricular activities are a vital part of the total educational process and enrich the student's campus experience.

Below is a list of the current clubs that are in operation at the Shenango campus. If you believe there is a club or organization that would be a great addition to the campus, please stop by Sharon Hall 103 to learn more about creating your own club!

Here is a list of current clubs and organizations on the Shenango campus:

Student Government Association (SGA): One purpose of student participation in government is to train for the role of a citizen in the community. A sense of responsibility and concern on the part of each student is promoted through SGA participation. The Student Government Association acts as a liaison among the students, faculty, and administration.

The Student Government Association (SGA)  is a representative voice of the student body in the campus’ governance system.

Association's responsibilities

  • Provide a forum for student concerns
  • Oversee funding for on-campus clubs and organizations
  • Implement recreational and entertainment programs

Personal benefits

  • Develop leadership and management skills
  • Gain experience that is transferable to the workplace
  • Voice opinions on issues

SGA consists of representatives elected from the Penn State Shenango student body.  Freshman, sophomore, overall representatives and senators at large represent the academic classes. These representatives maintain a direct link with students and campus faculty and administrators. The SGA elected officials include president, vice president, and secretary. The SGA treasurer is a position appointed by the Student Affairs staff.

Elections are conducted in the fall and spring, at which time senators and executive board members are elected to represent students.

Meetings are open to all Shenango students. However, you must be an SGA member to vote and you must be on the agenda to speak at the meeting. Meetings are held on Mondays at common hour.

SGA Activities

SGA Activities are designed to offer a wide variety of activities to the entire campus community. 

Activities include

  • Support the many and varied campus clubs and organizations through funding appropriations
  • Greet new students through various welcoming activities
  • Conduct Student Government Association elections
  • Help to select campus entertainment
  • Participate on various campus committees
  • Sponsor activities to promote campus clubs and organizations
  • Sponsor various campus events to meet student needs (i.e. meet and greets, free pizza days, Back to School Bash and Pre Exam Jam)
  • Oversee the PAW student discount program

For more information about getting involved in SGA, contact Student Affairs. 

Gardening Club (AG): The purpose of the Gardening Club is to educate students of the potential positive impact that students could have on the environment and to aid the local community by providing assistance to the local Community Food Warehouse through donations from the campus garden.

Drama Club: The Drama Club exists as a means to educate, entertain and celebrate theater as well as culture, and endorse the performing arts among Shenango students and the community.

History Club: The History Club provides members with a forum for further learning and discussion of history; provides opportunities for exploring history at historical sites; and promotes an understanding of history on campus and in the community.

International Cultures Club: The purpose of this club is to create an awareness of the international cultures present around campus and in the Shenango Valley. Through events and get-togethers on and off campus, the International Cultures Club is committed to promote education, respect, tolerance, and unity among all at Penn State Shenango.

Occupational Therapy Club (OT): The purpose of the Occupational Therapy Club is to educate the populace to the benefits and realities the OT profession has to offer; to provide access for information to prospective students; to provide a forum for students, faculty, parents, and professionals for discussing the problems and concerns of everyday college life; and to promote academics and moral standards of those students in the OT Assistant program.

Physical Therapist Assistants’ Club (PTA): This club promotes a greater understanding of the physical therapy profession, provides community service and education, and performs philanthropic activities.

S. T. E. M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Club: This club strives to expand students’ knowledge and involvement of science, math, engineering and technology on our campus. The goals of the club are to promote students’ active involvement and participation in co-curricular S.T.E.M.-based activities, attract, recruit and retain more students in the S.T.E.M. fields, and help form a S.T.E.M. community on campus.

Student Veterans Association (SVA): The purpose of SVA is to provide an opportunity for student veterans to learn what they have available to them as a student veteran, in a variety of forms, including those not available in the classroom. They also strive to provide a forum to student veterans and the campus community for the discussion of veteran’s needs and its relevance to current events.

PENN STATE SHENANGO VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER 

The Veterans Resource Center helps ensure a successful transition from the military to college, providing academic success and achievement of career goals as well as a safe, supportive environment for all student veterans.

History

In Spring 2015 a task force was created, lead by a student veteran to identify needs, location, and materials for a Veterans Resource Center on campus. During that time the task force received monetary donations as well as donations of material by several local organizations. Since then Veterans Resource Center has held its grand opening, honored the donors, and continue to provide services for all 

Mission

The Veterans Resource Center  provides support and resources for Penn State Shenango student veterans, their families and the community.The Center also offers a designated space for all students which provides opportunities for peer-to-peer support, mentoring, and social networking.

Vision

For all Student Veterans- Positive transition, Retain, Graduate.

Services

  • Student Lounge 
  • Kitchenette 
  • Free snacks
  • Computer access 
  • Employment Resources
  • Peer networking 
  • Free Health & Beauty items 
  • “Veterans-Only” Conference room 
  • Informational programming 
  • All Penn State students are welcome 

Student Veterans Association

The Penn State Shenango SVA is a major source of support for the Veterans Resource Center, and helps maintain the space. 

  • To provide an opportunity for student veterans to learn what they have available to them, including those resources not available in the classroom.
  • To provide a forum to student veterans and the campus community for the discussion of veterans needs and its relevance to current events.
  • To provide a place for ALL students to relax and ask questions of club members as well as be a part of the organization in the goal of being a vital part of the Penn State Shenango community.

THON: The mission of THON is to conquer pediatric cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to the children and families of The Four Diamonds Fund. A year-long effort of fund-raising involves thousands of Penn State students and culminates in a challenging, two-day, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon at University Park.

Blue & White Society: The Blue & White Society is the student membership of the Penn State Alumni Association, with societies at campuses across the Commonwealth. The Blue & White Society plans events on campus each year that promote Penn State pride, tradition, and spirit.

The Blue & White Society is the student membership of the Penn State Alumni Association, with societies at campuses across the Commonwealth. With nearly 9,000 members, it is the largest and one of the most active student organizations at Penn State. The Blue & White Society plans events on campus each year that promote Penn State pride, tradition, and spirit.

Members of the Blue & White Society are everywhere, at every campus location.

Why YOU should join

  • You receive the Blue & White Society T-shirt each year
  • You can access alumni through the online directory
  • You will be involved in social, service, and networking events
  • You can enjoy a free copy of the award winning, bi-monthly magazine, The Penn Stater
  • You will get a discount of 10 percent off purchases at the Penn State Bookstore on campus (discount does not apply to textbooks, software, or sale items).

More information

For more information about Blue & White Society events and opportunities at Shenango, email Erika Jones. 

To join the Blue & White Society for as low as $15 a year, go to the Blue & White Society's website.

Alternative Spring Break

Spend your spring break giving back. 

The Alternative Spring Break program is an opportunity to explore complex social and cultural issues through community visits, experiential learning, direct service, group discussion, readings, and reflection activities. 

Contact Student Affairs if you are interested or have questions about Alternative Spring Break. 

Cost

Student Affairs works hard to receive grants for Alternative Spring Break trips. Students in the past have been asked to contribute up to $900. Fundraising opportunities are available to help offset the student's portion of the cost.