Departmental Clubs

Accounting Club
The Accounting Club is a student organization for all Accounting Majors. The goals are to provide a means for accounting majors to further their knowledge of and interest in accounting. They have made many field trips to local business, such as Harley Davidson, Lebanon Valley Farmers Bank, Pepperidge Farms, and Crayola. They run a Stock Market Game, open to all students, with prizes for winners. In addition, they have brought in speakers, helped with Department activities (Career Day, Mentoring Program, Etiquette Seminar), and sponsored an interviewing workshop.

Audio Engineering Society
AES is a student-run organization that promotes activities that develop awareness and understanding in the field of audio engineering. Membership is open to all students interested in learning and gaining experience in the music industry and with the technical equipment it involves. Members also work with faculty to generate input for the MRT program. AES hosts the annual LVC Unplugged and Live for Life concerts.

Biology Club
The Biology Club increases awareness of and interest in the biological sciences among non-science and science majors. Activities include faculty lectures, guest speakers, field trips, and social gatherings. The club is student oriented, organized, and operated. The annual fall picnic, co-sponsored with the department of biology, introduces freshmen to the faculty and upperclassmen. Meetings are held once or twice a month and are open to all students, faculty, and administrators. Freshmen are encouraged to join.

Chemistry Club
An affiliate of the American Chemical Society, the Chemistry Club is open to all interested students. The mission of the club is the professional, academic, and social development of it's members through participation in chemical symposia, student mentoring programs, and departmental-wide seminar series.

Council for Exceptional Children
The purpose of this chapter is to advance the education of individuals with exceptionalities and to promote related educational, scientific and charitable purposes.

LVC Student PA State Education Association
The LVC S.P.S.E.A. is open to all elementary, secondary, and music education students. Consisting of future teachers who all share a sincere love for children, the organization sponsors conventions, community and school projects, education programs, and bi-monthly meetings.

French Club
Any student interested in the French language and culture may join the French Club. Students need not speak French. The club sponsors parties, films, plays, and field trips and participates in the annual International Culture Day held on campus.

Teutonia Vallis (German Club)
Any student interested in the German language and culture may join the German Club. Students do not need to know or speak German to become a member. The German Club sponsors German films, parties, and attends Central Pennsylvania's American Association of Teacher's of German meetings. Teutonia Vallis also plans excursions to German events held in the area, as well as trips to New York City every fall and spring, where they eat at The Lorelei, a K&oumllsch Restaurant, and explore various German events in the city such as art galleries, museums, visits to the Neue Gallerie, and the Goethe-Institut. The German Club participates in the annual International Culture Day held on campus.

Greenblotter Literary Society
Greenblotter is open to students dedicated to cultivating campus awareness and appreciation of the literary arts. The society sponsors on-campus presentations, readings, and workshops by professional writers, and publishes an annual literary magazine. Regular meetings help members develop clear, effective writing skills.

HYPE (History/Political Science/Economics Club)
The History and Political Science Club is open to both majors and non-majors. The group sponsors debates, panel discussions, political simulations, and field trips The club also sponsors programs to educate high school and elementary school students in the social science fields. HyPE runs both voter registration and book drives.

Math Club
Open to all students, the Math Club is an academic and social group dedicated to furthering interaction among students taking mathematical courses. Academic and career assistance is provided through tutoring, lectures by guest speakers, and field trips to businesses. Social activities include parties and picnics.

MISA -(The Music Industry Student Association)
MISA is a student run organization that helps promote knowledge of the music industry. Membership is open to all students who are interested in the music and entertainment business. MEISA Web site

LVEP Mentor Program
The Lebanon Valley Education Partnership between the college and the Lebanon Area School District encourages freshmen to volunteer during their first semester to mentor low-income students in the eighth grade at Lebanon Middle School. The mentor encourages students with academic potential to complete the college preparatory program during high school to compete for acceptance to college.

Mentors are expected to host students approximately once every two months at a campus athletic event, play, or concert. The students are bussed to campus and meals are provided. In between visits, mentors are to stay in touch with their students by mail or phone. Limited funds are provided for gifts and entertainment.

Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda is a national fraternity providing opportunities for students to develop vocational competencies. The LVC chapter is very successful and is open to all students. PBL steadily increases membership, develops programs on business etiquette, skills and interviewing; brings in guest speakers for meetings; engages in tours of local businesses; helps with Junior Achievement; and develops and promotes business sponsors. PBL hosted a regional conference and attend regional, state, and national competitions. Members consistently place in state competitions. The fraternity is an excellent venue for the student to develop leadership and technical skills.

Physical Therapy Club
The purpose of this organization shall be to create a medium by which students can communicate between physical therapy faculty and each physical therapy class, to promote health awareness among students and faculty of Lebanon Valley College, and raise funds to promote the attendance of physical therapy students at Physical Therapy Conclaves.

Psychology Club
The Psychology Club is generally made up of students majoring or minoring in Psychology and Psychobiology, but it open to anyone on campus interested in the field of psychology. The club gives these students the opportunity to socialize together, discuss psychological issues, attend the Eastern Psychological Association conference, participate in community service, and share ideas on various campus-related topics.

Physics Club
Open to all who are interested in physics, the Physics Club assists students of physics in developing the knowledge, competence, idelas, enthusiasm, and sense of responsibility appropiate to the profession of physics. Club meetings, field trips, and seminars are all oriented to achieve these goals.

Sociology and Criminal Justice Club
The Sociology and Criminal Justice Club consists of students majoring and minoring in Sociology, majoring in Criminal Justice, and students interested in a look at the "real world". The Club is focused on service learning in the community, academic initiatives, personal growth, departmental unification and enrichment activities.

Spanish Club
Any student interested in the Spanish language and culture may join the Spanish Club. Students do not need to know or speak Spanish to enjoy membership with the club. The club sponsors dancing lessons such as salsa and flamenco and trips such as to a local Puerto Rican bakery. The Spanish Club also participates in the annual International Culture Day.