Clubs and Organizations

36 Madison Avenue is Drew’s only all-male a cappella group. MadAve, as the group is often called, has made several appearances at the International Collegiate Championship of A Cappella where it has earned recognition for having outstanding soloists and vocal percussion. Each semester, the group hosts concerts and performs at a variety of school functions.

Advisor: President Robert Weisbuch

Officers:

• President: Connor Ambrose
• Business Manager: Gregory Gedman
• Music Director: Riley Newman
• Publicity Manager: Eric Ando

Drew University’s only co-ed a capella group.

Advisor: Trevor Weston

Officers

• President: Shara Katz
• Vice President: Hallie Isquith
• Treasurer: Danielle Walker
• Secretary: Samantha Steele

Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a service fraternity based upon the principles of friendship, leadership and service. The organization offers a unique blend of programs to help members grow as individuals and as a group. APO limits its activities to four categories of service– to campus, fraternity, community and nation. Fellowship and leadership opportunities also are available to group members.

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/apo/

Advisor: Deshawn Cook

Officers:

• President: David Chin
• Vice President: Ashante Patterson
• Treasurer: Kyle Hartman
• Secretary: Whitney Mackay

The ACLU at Drew works hard to bring awareness to our campus community of civil liberties afforded to the people of America.

Advisor: Jinee Lokaneeta

Officers:

• President: Sarah Calderone
• Treasurer: Jessica Cooney

Ariel is dedicated to fostering a better understanding of Latino cultures and promoting the benefits of diversity on campus and in the community. Members enhance Drew’s multicultural atmosphere by hosting fun, educational events with broad appeal.

Advisor: Raul Rosales

Officers

• President: Odilcia Quintana
• Vice President: Xiomara Henry
• Treasurer: Bethsaida Hernadez
• Secretary: Tahira Wyeche

Email: ariel@drew.edu

The Art Club is an organization that hosts events for the greater campus community in appreciation of the art in all of its many forms.

Advisor: Gabriele Hiltl-Cohen

Officers:

• President: Kristen Hugg
• Vice President: Andrew Pungot
• Treasurer: Ashley Petix

This organization provides opportunities to explore art outside of the classroom. Activities include discussions, field trips to museums and guest lectures relevant to the appreciation of art history and museum studies.

Advisor: Margaret (Peggy) Kuntz

Officers

• Co-President: Mallory Mortillaro
• Co-President: Candace Reilly
• Treasurer: Lara Moynagh
• Secretary: Megan Cofresi

A.S.i.A. Club is committed to exploring the influence of Asian philosophies, customs, politics, trends and economics on the rest of the world. The group seeks to promote tolerance and awareness through lectures, dinners, talent shows and other interactive events.

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/asia/

Advisor: Jinee Lokaneeta

Officers:

• President: Judea Hill
• Vice President: Peter Chianchiano

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• Captain: Billie Holmes
• Dance Chair: Aliyah Vaughan
• Poetry Chair: Julian Callis
• Vocal Chair: Alvinn Paulino
• Treasurer: Barbara Powell
• Secretary: Avery Fridy

Biology Honor Society

Advisor: Joanna Miller

Officers

• President: Ronak Mistry
• Vice President: Francesco Laterza
• Treasurer: Rachel Masia
• Secretary: Heather Tynan

Email: tribeta@drew.edu

Website: http://depts.drew.edu/biol/ForStudents/TriBeta/Officers/OfficersIndex.htm

Officers

• President: Lakesha Groover
• Vice President: Gerard Jameson
• Treasurer: Chalyce Bowden

Advisor: Allan Dawson

Officers

• President: Gus Baxter
• Treasurer: Michael Kerzner
• Secretary: Erin Dimech

The Budget & Appropriations Board is the financial arm of the Student Government. B&A allocates club budgets and provides ad hoc funding to student groups via a proposal process.

Advisor: Carla Brady

Chair: Rebecca Reeve
Comptroller: Selime Aksit

Email: sgbudget@drew.edu

C.I.A.O. (Cultural Italian American Organization) is a student-run organization dedicated to informing students about Italian and Italian-American culture in an attempt to dispel common stereotypes while enjoying the heritage and language. The Club is very active in organizing cultural and community events, field trips to New York, Opera nights, lectures with international guests (some co-sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute of New York), film screening, an annual dinner Gala, charities events. Students of all majors are welcome.

Advisor: Emanuele Occhipinti

Officers

• President: Melissa Levinsky
• Vice President: Alana DiPietro
• Treasurer: Chris Sentmier
  
• Secretary: Nicole Sedita

Catholic Campus Ministry serves the Catholic community at Drew by providing planning and coordination for educational, guidance-oriented, social and intergroup activities.

Advisor: Tanya Bennett

Officers

• President: Kathleen Burke
• Vice President: Jack Beers
• Secretary: Evelyn Meisenbacher
• Treasurer: Caroline Curas

The cheerleading squad consists of dedicated Drew students who promote school spirit, enthusiasm, pride and unity, predominantly through the means of athletic display. The group’s members are proud to support varsity sports by boosting morale and cheering on Drew’s athletes.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• Coach: Lisa Kretschman
• President: Yukari Ueda
• Secretary: Ellen Reinhard
• Treasurer: Amelia Jeffcoat

With the simple goal of helping others, Circle K members volunteer on campus and in the community.

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/circlek/

Advisor: Amy Koritz

Officers

• President: Victoria Dayton
• Vice President: Nadia Raoof
• Treasurer: Abigail Dingle
• Secretary: Savanna Arabi-Katbi

The Drew College Democrats work to promote progressive and democratic values on campus, as well as foster political dialogue and debate among students. The group also plays an integral role in national, state and local democratic party activities by bringing speakers to campus and informing students of campaign internship and volunteer opportunities.

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/democrats/

Advisor: Phillip Mundo

Officers:

• President: Andrew Davison
• Vice President: Storm Wyche
• Secretary: Charlotte Miller
• Treasurer: Ariel Popa

The College Republicans’ mission is to ensure that conservative thought and opinions have an outlet at Drew University. The group’s members work towards communitywide acceptance of conservatism through educational programming.

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/gop/

Advisor: Carlos Yordan

Officers:

• President: Sarah Barbato
• Vice President: Chris Sentmier
• Treasurer: Jonathan Katz

The Comic Book Club is a student run club based on the appreciation of sequential art. We are dedicated to increasing knowledge and participation in the graphic medium. To do this we have many New York based Comic Book writers and artists come speak at Drew.

Advisor: Frances Bernstein

Officers:

• President: Ian CLements
• Vice President: Andrew Pungot
• Treasurer: Suzanne Dalziel

The Dance Club brings together different styles of dance for many performances throughout the year.  This club hosts a dance show in the Spring and participates in other clubs’ events, such as talent shows and open houses for Admissions.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• President: Victoria Dayton
• Treasurer: Kristen Lammond

The Dance Team can be seen at all home men & women’s basketball games, various University and alumni events, as well as other functions around the Drew University campus. Now, with 26 members, the team has aspirations of bringing home the National competitions.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• President: Erinn O’Neill
• Treasurer: Victoria Dayton

The Drew African Students Association is a student group that hosts events and programs in celebration of African culture.

Advisor: Ebenezer Addo

Officers:

• President: Fatou Diallo/Zainab Sulaiman
• Treasurer: Ralph Tshitoko

Officers

• President: Danielle Kaminiski
• Vice President: Caroline Kuras
• Treasurer: Chris Sentmier

The mission of this organization is to increase campuswide awareness of environmental issues. The group’s members work to promote activism and positive change towards a more sustainable world and provide environmental volunteer opportunities for Drew students.

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/deal/

Advisor: Catherine Riihimaki

Officers:

• President: Caitlin Kennedy
• Vice President: Evelyn Meisenbacher
• Treasurer:Lenora Jackson
• Secretary: Heather Tynan

The Drew Health Organization strives to introduce the Drew community to issues concerning public health. Students involved in this organization often attend conferences and workshops to learn more about public health in the US.

Advisor: Afeworki Mascio

Officers

• President: Ronak Mistry
• Vice President: Caitlin Kennedy
• Treasurer: Katrina Dykes
• Secretary: Simi Indupalli

The Drew Honduras Project is a student-run volunteer program that annually sends a select group to Honduras. While abroad, members learn from their experiences as volunteers. On campus, they are active in team building and fundraising events that make each trip a reality.

Advisor: Sandra Jamieson

Officers:

• President: Victor Perez
• Vice President: Rita Della Valle
• Treasurer: Karina Russ
  
• Secretary: Stephanie Rios

The Drew Improv Players practice the unique art of improvisational theatre. Their shows, which mainly feature comedy, are performed several times each semester and are open to the entire Drew community.

Advisor: Chris Ceraso

Officers

• President: Drew Bryar
• Vice President: Tony Yasi
• Treasurer: Melanie Popp

Email: improv@drew.edu

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/dips/

The members of the Drew Organization of Anime are Japanese animation enthusiasts. The group’s activities are designed to foster the interests of current members and introduce other students to this unique art.

Advisor: Karen Pechilis

Officers

• President: Alice Wyman
• Vice President: Farad Cobb
• Treasurer: Jihad Williams
• Secretary: Petro Pillot-Soto

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/doa/

Officers

• President: Alex Pestell
• Vice President: Robert Scheffler
• Treasurer: Steve Ketchum
• Secretary: Kerry Tatem

Officers

• President: Fatou Diallo
• Vice President: Selime Aksit
• Treasurer: Joy Solis-Perry
• Secretary: Miranda Breau

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• Co-Chair: Anna Kasperowitz
• Co-Chair: Rosanna Setu

Officers

• President: Francesco Laterza
• Vice President: Ronak Mistry
• Treasurer: Rachel Masia
• Secretary: Heather Tynan

Officers

• President: Timothy Barnum
• Vice President: Dillon Feigenbaum
• Treasurer: Jarod Grossman
• Secretary: Erinn O’Neill

The object of the Drew University Dramatic Society (D.U.D.S.) is to act as a co-producing organization in conjunction with the Drew University Theatre Arts Department, as well as encouraging and supporting other theatrical endeavors.

Website:

Advisor: James Bazewicz

Officers

• President: Dana Sumner-Pritchard
• Vice President: Richard Drake
• Treasurer: Elizabeth Reams
  
• Secretary: Lily Wilcox

The mission of the Women’s Concerns Club is to promote feminism at Drew and foster an awareness of social, political, and environmental issues that affect women. Group members seek to establish a cohesive, dynamic organization that responds to the needs and interests of its members and the Drew community.

Advisor: Wendy Kolmar

Officers

• President: Nicolas Martin
• Vice President: Emilyn Bona
• Treasurer: Chelsea Hunt
• Secretary: Megan McAleavy

Email: dufu@drew.edu

The Music Society strives to increase student participation in activities and classes provided by Drew’s music department.

Advisor: Norman Lowrey

Officers

• President: Chris Talbot
• Treasurer: Rachel Schachter

Email: dums@drew.edu

Advisor: James Ramey

Officers

• President: Peter Chianchiano
• Treasurer: Stephanie Danckert
• Secretary: Julie Denmark

Advisor:  Marie-Pascale Pieretti

Officers

• Co-President: Emily Miller
• Co-President: Patrick Meyer
• Treasurer: Claire Troussieux
• Secretary: Taylor Poruks

The Drew German Club is a group for who are interested in German culture and society regardless of whether they are of German heritage or speak German. The Club holds both on and off campus events such as trips to New York City, different museums, the Metropolitan opera house, festivals, film screening, and more. All are welcome to join.

Advisor: Josh Karaloski

Officers:

• President: Nicole Kuruszko
• Vice President: Nicolas Chiappini
• Treasurer: Dillon Feigenbaum
• Secretary: Peter Horton

Officers:

• President: Christy Cobb
• Vice President: Matt Ketchum
• Treasurer: Michael Oliver
• Secretary: Karen Bray 

The Graduate Student Association of the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies of Drew University aims to contribute to the imaginative growth of the University according to the educational principles upon which it was founded and is sustained; to provide for all Graduate Students opportunities for creative dialogue and mutual association with faculty, administration, and the whole University community; and to safeguard and advance the interests of the Graduate School and all Graduate Students, that they may derive the maximum benefit from their educational programs.

Officers:

• President: Peter Mabli
• Vice President: Patrice Reyes
• Treasurer: Nicole Anderson
• Secretary: Gary Donovan

Email: gsa@drew.edu

Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/49331673305/)

Advisor: Carlos Yordan

Officers

• President: Zainab Sulaiman
• Vice President: Jaime Ballesteros
• Treasurer: Carmine Biancamano
• Secretary: Megan Demi Cofresi

Hillel seeks to provide students with cultural, educational, social and spiritual activities in order to maintain and further develop Jewish identity. Activities include bagel brunches, home-cooked Shabbat dinners twice a month, creative Shabbat services, social events with other small colleges and universities in New Jersey, outings in New York City, film nights and interesting lectures.

Website: http://www.drew.edu/clubs/hillel.aspx

Students who contribute to “Insanity’s Horse” are committed to publishing an arts and literary journal of superior quality. The editors accept submissions of poetry, short stories, plays, creative nonfiction and excerpts from novels. Artwork–including photographs, paintings, sketches and digital images also are considered for publication.

Advisor: Patrick Phillips

Officers

• President: Caitlin Cromley
• Treasurer: Danielle Walker

Email: insanity@drew.edu

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/insanity/

IVCF is a religious organization open to teaching all students about Christianity. Members hold weekly small group Bible studies, monthly large group meetings, retreats and other campus events.

Officers

• President: Kristina Farmer
• Secretary: Andrew McGibbon

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/ivcf/

Advisor: Angella Son

Officers:

• President: Miran Jeon
• Vice President: Taehoon Lee
• Secretary: Munseok Jeong
• Treasurer: Juyeon Lee

The purpose of Kuumba is to promote the recognition and appreciation of Pan-African culture and history. The group seeks to provide a forum for the discussion of issues relating to all people of African descent through activities such as films, excursions, lectures and discussions.

Advisor: Ebenezer Addo

Officers

• President: Khemani Gibson
• Vice President: Neena Robertson
• Treasurer: Ebonie McCoy
• Secretary: Barbara Martinez

Email: kuumba@drew.edu

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/kuumba/

L’Association Francophone (the French Club) promotes and sponsors activities related to the language and culture of France and other Francophone regions. Students of all majors are welcome.

Advisor: Marie-Pascale Pieretti

Officers

• President: Peter Chianchiano
• Treasurer: Stacey Churon
• Secretary: Emily Okita

The mission of the Middle East Student Association is to educate, celebrate and foster an awareness of the culture, politics and history of the Middle East.

Advisor: Carlos Yordan and Nora Colton

Officers

• President: Shuruq Alfawair
• Vice President: Emily Okita
• Treasurer: Salma Latif
• Secretary: Fatou Diallo

The Muslim Student Association is dedicated to teaching Drew students about the religion of Islam. By studying the cultures and practices of Muslims in the United States and around the world, the group fosters an atmosphere of understanding within the community.

Advisor: Christopher Taylor

Officers

• President: Mohammed Mirza
• Vice President: Nadia Ziadat
• Treasurer: Alae Kawam

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/msa/

“Oakleaves,” Drew University’s yearbook, seeks to commemorate the experiences of all Drew students. With the help of Herff Jones, the book’s publisher, and DaVor Photography, each issue captures the essence of the featured graduating class. The yearbook staff members are encouraged to use their creativity to enhance the final product.

Advisor: Carla Brady

Officers

• President:
• Vice President

On A Different Note (OADN) is Drew’s only all-female a cappella group. Members enjoy performing a variety of musical compositions at several on- and off-campus events throughout the year. OADN takes great pride in enriching and entertaining the Drew community through music.

Advisor: Garyth Nair

Officers

• President: Madeline Marasa
• Vice President: Hannah DeGenova
• Treasurer: Alexa Marino
• Secretary: Samantha Dedian

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/oadn/

Advisor: Robert Murawski

Officers:

• President: Nicole Kuruszko
• Vice President: Emilia Domanowski
• Treasurer: Ye (Sophia) Chen
• Secretary: Aleksander Kubiak

Officers

• President: Yukari Ueda
• Vice President: Casey LaMorticella
• Treasurer: Glenn Borsky
• Secretary: Allison Nachimson

The Robert Smith Political Science and Law Society is a nonpartisan, student-run club for undergraduates with an interest in law, public policy, government and/or politics. Attempting to satisfy both the social and academic interests of students, the society runs a wide range of activities including debates, discussions, conferences, meetings, field trips, guest speeches and competitions. The group also serves to promote graduate education by working to inform students about law school and academic programs related to political science.

The Men’s Rugby Club was founded at Drew University in 1971. The team plays a full schedule of intercollegiate competition as a member of the USA Rugby Union, traveling to matches & tournaments all over the Atlantic Seaboard. The club offers prospective members an outlet for tough physical play on the field and social camaraderie off the field. The rugby club helps to instill a passion for the game and helps prepare its members for life after college by allowing players to practice teamwork, time management, leadership, and physical and mental toughness. The club welcomes both experienced and inexperienced players to join the team.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• Coachs: Adam Gerenstein and John Harvey
• President: Nicholas Canan
• Vice President: Alfredo Rivera

The Drew University Women’s Rugby Club has been successful throughout its 15 year existence. The club competes in intercollegiate matches as a member of the USA Rugby Union. The only requirement for membership is a tough spirit. In 2007 and 2008 the club competed in the Metropolitan NY Playoff and lost close games with Vassar College and Stonybrook, respectively. The coaches and members will teach new members everything they need to know about the fun and exciting sport.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• Coach: Sara Platt
• Captain: Samantha Maddy
• President: Amy Guffey
• Treasurer: Marissa Kraynak
• Secretary: Jasmine Prokscha

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/dwrfc/

The Drew Russian Club is for anyone interested in Russian language, culture and society and is a good chance to enhance speaking skills as well as meet others interested in Russia. The Russian Club has many events such as Russian Tea Time, where students can practice speaking Russian (but are not required to know Russian) and enjoy Russian delicacies accompanied by an authentic Russian samovar. Off-campus excursions are taken to Brighton Beach, where students can immerse themselves in Russian culture close to home by visiting Russian book stores, movie shops, restaurants, and interacting with native Russian speakers. The club is open to everyone and prior knowledge of Russia and/or Russian language is not required.

Advisor: Carol Ueland

Officers

• President: Sarah Calderone
• Vice President: Nicholas Nacamuli
• Treasurer: Hallie Velloso

Email: russclub@drew.edu

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/russclub/

This organization sponsors educational programs and applies sociological concepts to everyday life.

Advisor: Kesha Moore

Officers

• President: Maeve Olney
• Treasurer: 
• Eisha Vatsal (Fall 2011)
• Jaclyn Sadiker (Spring 2012)
• Co-Secretaries:
• Alyssa Iapicco
• Nora Solomon

Website: http://www.drew.edu/depts/depts.aspx?id=23897

Originated in the fall of 2004 with 10 energetic young women who choreograph and perform fast-paced routines which incorporate rhythmic stomps, hand claps and call-and-response-style. Their steps are executed with drill team precision and usually performed without musical instruments. They are available to perform during halftime of all athletic games, for churches, youth groups, schools/colleges and also special invitational performances.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• Captain: Deshawn Cook
• Co-captain: Elise Boykin
• Co-captain: Asha Dais
• Treasurer: Niya Chambers
• Secretary: Barbara Martinez

The Student Government shall serve as the primary governing organization for Drew University CLA students. The object of the Student Government is to be the official liaison between the students and the University Faculty and Administration; to act in an advisory capacity to the Faculty and Administration; to act in an advisory capacity to the Faculty and Administration; to strive to make the University a continually more serviceable institution; to serve students as a resource in resolving concerns; to be the means by which students influcence the educational programs, processes, and the administrative management of the University; and to determine the status of student organizations and to distribute funds to eligible student organizations. The Student Government is therefore the general interest group on campus advocating in the interest of all undergraduate students.

Advisors:

• Vice President Alan Candiotti
• Dean Jonathan Levin
• Dean Frank Merckx

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/sga/

The table tennis team is a great recreational club for any table tennis lovers. All skill levels are welcome.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• President: Sara Kerby
• Vice President: Vinny Mahon
• Secretary: Ian McClaskey and Aaron Shanklin
• Treasurer: Andrew Davison

That Medieval Thing (TMT) is a student-run reenactment group. The members of TMT are committed to recreating as many aspects of the medieval era as possible. Along with regular gatherings to create garments and practice combat, the group holds a fall banquet called Revels and a spring festival commonly known as MedFest.

Advisor: James Hala

Officers

• President: Collyn Messier
• Vice President: Alice Wyman
• Treasurer: Pedro Pillot
• Secretary: Lindsay Palmer

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/medfest/

“The Acorn” is Drew University’s weekly, student-run newspaper. Members of the staff cover university news, opinions, arts and leisure and sports. Talented and motivated student writers and photographers are encouraged to contribute to “The Acorn.”

Advisor: Bruce Reynolds

Officers

• President: Hanna Jrad
• Vice President: Geoffrey Edelstein
• Treasurer: Elizabeth Garceau

Email: acorn@drew.edu

Website: http://www.drewacorn.com/

The Alliance is a social activist network for students to educate Drew’s campus on issues pertaining to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. The organization creates a safe haven for students of a sexual and/or gender minority via the strengthening of the queer community and all allies.

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/alliance/

Advisor: Dean Frank Merckx

Officers:

• President: Sree Madappalli
• Vice President: Arielle Sorenson
• Secretary: Caitlin Kelly
• Treasurer: Kestin Gussoff

The Other End (TOE) Coffeehouse and Cabaret provides a comfortable atmosphere for students to eat, study and enjoy live music during the late-night hours.

Advisor: Dean Frank Merckx

Officers

Email: toe@drew.edu

Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/toe/

Advisor: Ginny Samuel

Officers

President: Lauren Godwin
Vice President: Kirk Johnson
Treasurer: Roslyn Lee
Secretary: Daeil Min

Email: tsa@drew.edu
Website: http://www.groups.drew.edu/tsa/

This organization creates and maintains competitive men’s and women’s teams that compete in the fall and spring seasons. Drew’s teams also participate in tournaments in New Jersey and surrounding states.

Advisor: Diane Yee

Officers

• Captain: Bill Menges
• President: Andrew Davison
• Treasurer: Owen Zuckovich

Email: ultimate@drew.edu

The University Program Board (UPB) is the student run volunteer programming organization at Drew University. UPB’s purpose is to provide the College of Liberal Arts, the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies and the Theological School with cultural, educational, recreational, and social programs.

Advisor: Carla Brady

Officers

• President: Emy Monday
• Annual Events Chair: Jamela Simpson
• Special Events Chair: Judea Hill and Zainab (Zee) Sulaiman
• Space Nights: Amy Wheeler

Email: upb@drew.edu

Website: http://www.drew.edu/depts/upb.aspx

To empower and aid the Drew community to volunteer on and off campus, to provide another dimension to the “Drew experience,” and to connect the benefits of service with a liberal arts
education.

Advisor: Dean Frank Merckx

Officers

• President: Virginia Vazzana
• Vice President: Cynthia Parke
• Treasurer: Amy Wheeler
• Secretary: Megan McAleavy

Email: care@drew.edu

Website: http://depts.drew.edu/care/

WMNJ, Drew’s student-run radio station, can be heard by tuning to 88.9 FM. The station offers a wide range of program formats and always is looking for DJs. Students who are involved with WMNJ provide quality entertainment for members of the Drew community and those within range of the station’s signal.

Advisor: Scott Bonn

Officers

• President: Amy Wheeler
• Vice President: Shara Katz
• Treasurer: Hanna Jrad

Email: wmnj@drew.edu

Website: http://groups.drew.edu/wmnj/