Le Moyne College Clubs and Organizations

If you're interested in joining a club or organization, log on to echo.lemoyne.edu, click on the 'Groups' link and follow the directions.

A Capella
A Capella is a jazz singing group. Membership is limited and subject
to audition. The group rehearses twice weekly and performs both
on and off campus throughout the academic year.

Accounting Society
This organization gives students the opportunity to meet accounting
practitioners of various professional disciplines. Alumni frequently
return to campus and share work experiences. Meetings are
open to all accounting majors.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a non-political organization dedicated to
the work of advocacy on behalf of prisoners of conscience. Amnesty
International promotes campus networks so that during the academic
year students can participate in the organization's work. The
purpose of the campus network at Le Moyne is two-fold: to help in
the work that the organization carries out and to allow students to
learn about the world situation regarding prisoners of conscience.
Membership is open to the entire Le Moyne community.

Anthropology Club
The purpose of this club is to foster an interest in the field of
anthropology, to provide a common meeting ground for those
interested and to facilitate communications among them. Membership
is open to all students interested in the field of anthropology.

Art Club
The Le Moyne College Art Club provides an opportunity for the
student body and faculty to further their creative pursuits, and it
leads to the aesthetic enhancement of the entire college. Club
activities explore many facets of art, including drawing, painting,
and photography, through participation and display. As such, the
Art Club serves as a supplement to the Le Moyne College fine arts
department and as a creative organization for social interaction
and expression. The activities of the club culminate in an annual
student art show in the Le Moyne College library during the
spring semester.

Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
ASIA is an organization intended to represent and promote an
awareness and appreciation of Asian cultures. Membership is open
to all students who share an interest in the culture and issues facing
Asian-American students.

BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol Consciousness
Concerning the Health of University Students)
BACCHUS is a college-based alcohol abuse prevention program.
The philosophy is that college students can play a uniquely effective
role in encouraging their peers to reflect on, talk honestly about,
and develop positive habits and attitudes toward alcohol beverage
use or non-use. There are currently more than 500 BACCHUS
chapters in the United States bringing awareness to general student
populations.

Biology Club
The Biology Club is an organization whose purposes are to promote
student interest and participation in the life sciences and to provide
a social venue through which students may explore shared interests
and make new acquaintances. The Biology Club sponsors a variety
of events and activities throughout the year, and also assists freshman
biology students adjust to college life. The Biology Club is
open to all students.

Black Robe
"Black Robe," the Le Moyne yearbook, is published by Le Moyne
students. All students are eligible to join the staff and may do so
by applying to the editor-in-chief or the moderator. Underclass
students are urged to participate to ensure staff continuity. This
publication provides students with experience in areas such as
photography, editing, writing and graphic arts.

B.O.N.D. (Brothers of a New Direction)
BOND's purpose is to raise awareness of various cultures by sponsoring
a variety of multicultural events. The organization also encourages
students of color to become actively involved in all Le Moyne
sponsored activities.
Membership is open to any interested student enrolled at
Le Moyne College.

Boot and Buskin Theatre Troupe
This student managed organization presents professionally directed
and designed theatre at Le Moyne. Past productions include "Our
Country's Good," "The Living," "MacBeth," and "The Fair Maid
of the West." In 1995 Boot and Buskin was selected and invited to
represent the United States at the Eighth International Colloquium
of the Société Internationale pour L'Etude du Théâtre Médiéval in
Toronto, Canada.
An interested student can learn not only the skills of acting but
also design, technical theatre production, and theatre management
(including public relations, business management and graphic
production).
Membership is open to everyone on campus and consists of active
participation on and off stage.

Business Club
Designed for students interested in business, the club provides an
outlet for businesses to contribute information on current and
upcoming professional practices. The club promotes interaction
among students, faculty and business professionals. Membership is
open to the Le Moyne community.

Chapel Choir
The Chapel Choir is affiliated with Campus Ministry. The Choir
is composed of singers and instrumentalists who rehearse weekly
to lead the congregation at the 7:30 p.m. Sunday Mass. The Choir
also sings at other liturgical events throughout the year. Songleaders
and instrumentalists are also trained to lead the singing at the
other Sunday Masses. An organizational meeting is held at the
beginning of every school year for all singers and instrumentalists
interested in the music ministry.

Chemistry Club
The Chemistry Club is open to all members of the Le Moyne community
who major in the sciences. The club sponsors lecturers from
both industrial and academic circles, giving students an awareness
of current trends in chemistry.
The club is a student affiliate organization of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and makes ACS information and
membership available to qualified students.

Democrats Club
Membership in the Democrats Club is open to any member of
the Le Moyne community who desires to meet, listen to and share
the ideas of the Democratic Party. Events and activities of the club
include an annual student voter-registration drive, films, speakers,
current-event discussion sessions and campaign participation on
behalf of Democratic candidates.

Dissertating Dolphins
The Le Moyne College Dissertating Dolphins Toastmasters Club
is an excellent resource that is open to all majors. The club meets
every week. The purposes of the club are to:
1. Help its members improve their abilities to communicate
effectively;
2. Provide its members with instruction, educational materials
and opportunities which will give them skill and experience
in the preparation and delivery of speeches;
3. Encourage its members to read and listen analytically;
4. Provide fair and constructive evaluation of members' efforts
toward self improvement;
5. Increase its members' knowledge of the rules of parliamentary
procedure and their skills in conducting meetings and participating
in group discussions;
6. Provide leadership training; and
7. Provide opportunities and encouragement for members to
appear before audiences and to express their thoughts credibly.

The Dolphin
The Dolphin is published weekly by the students of Le Moyne
College. Students from all classes and majors are encouraged
to join the paper, regardless of previous experience. The Dolphin
provides students with experience in writing, editing, photography
and layout design. Anyone interested in joining the paper should
contact a member of the editorial board.

Dolphin Steppers
The Dolphin Steppers use various creative mediums, including step
routines, to help bring about a greater understanding and appreciation
for diversity on campus and the surrounding community. The
theme of the Dolphin Steppers is "Unity through Diversity." It
should be understood that the arts are simply a means by which the
group chooses to convey its message. They consider themselves
educators, not performers. While they promote cultural awareness,
the Dolphin Steppers focus more on similarities between people
rather than differences. For this reason they do not consider themselves
a "multicultural" organization.

Economics Club
The Economics Club sponsors two outside speakers per year, holds
four social meetings and sponsors an off-campus trip to an area
of interest such as a Federal Reserve bank, the New York Stock
Exchange and government and business agencies in Washington,
D.C., and elsewhere. The Economics Club also acts as an information
center for careers in economics, opportunities for graduate
study and current job openings. Membership is open to all
Le Moyne students with an interest in economics.

Education Club
This club informs students of current issues in the field of education
and teacher preparation. The club's primary resources are the education
department, alumni, and experts in the field who discuss
various education related topics. Club activities and membership
are open to all students in education courses, minors in education,
and to all interested students enrolled at Le Moyne.

El Progreso
El Progreso is an organization whose purposes are to represent
and explore Latino issues and cultures, to unite students who
are interested in Latino issues, and to develop a network with
community groups and other colleges. Membership is open to
any Le Moyne student.

English Club
The English Club sponsors poetry and fiction readings, scholarly
lectures, an annual Career Night where alumni English majors
return to talk about careers, and a number of social events.
Membership is open to all interested students.

Environmental Coalition
The purpose of the Environmental Coalition is to foster an appreciation
of the outdoors and an awareness of environmental problems
through a variety of outdoor activities and environmentally concerned
events. Participation in outdoor events is stressed. Membership
is open to all members of the Le Moyne College community.

Gaelic Society
The Gaelic Society's purpose is the promotion of the customs and
culture of the Irish people. The Gaelic society attempts, through
various programming activities, to heighten students' understanding
of Ireland-past and present. In cooperation with local Syracuse
Irish groups, the society participates in the St. Patrick's Day
Parade and other community events. Membership is open to
all Le Moyne students.

German Club
The purpose of this club is to nurture and spread interest in the
German language and cultures of Germany, Switzerland and
Austria in the college community.
Membership is open to all members of the Le Moyne community
who have an interest in the language and cultures of the German
speaking countries.

Habitat for Humanity -
Le Moyne College Chapter
Through fundraising, education, and building assistance (locally
and on alternative breaks), Habitat for Humanity - Le Moyne
College Chapter works with the Syracuse Chapter and Habitat for
Humanity International to forward the mission of providing adequate
housing and creating healthy communities for those in need.

The History Academy
The History Academy encourages the pursuit of studying history
beyond the classroom. Whether by discussing future endeavors such
as graduate schools or law schools, the History Academy strives to
sponsor events which interest students regardless of their major.

Human Service Association
The Human Service Association promotes interest and participation
in the medical and health sciences, and functions as a service
organization on which the Le Moyne community may call for
assistance at any time.
Through the year, the association sponsors mini-courses offered
by the American Red Cross in such vital areas as CPR (cardiopulmonary
resuscitation) and emergency first aid. Through lectures,
the association attempts to acquaint members with graduate and
professional school requirements, programs in the health professions,
as well as topics of general interest. In addition, it sponsors
the semiannual Red Cross blood drive.
Membership is open to all interested persons in the Le Moyne
community. More information may be obtained by contacting a
member or the moderator.

Industrial Relations Association
Sponsored by the department of industrial relations and human
resource management, this organization enables students to participate
in professional development in the industrial relations
and human resource management field. This is accomplished by
acquainting students with experts in the field, by participating
in field trips to local organizations and by participating in various
social events.

Instrumental Groups
Pep Band
The Le Moyne College Pep Band, also known as the "Fanatical Fin
Fraternity," is a subdivision of the Le Moyne Instrumental Group
and performs at home basketball games as well as occasional, special
programs on campus. As an entirely student-led activity, the
success of the group originates from the enthusiasm of its members.
The Pep Band's invigorating music adds a positive atmosphere to
home games.

Jazz Ensemble
Under the direction of Mr. John Spillett, the members of the
Le Moyne College Jazz Ensemble endeavor to spread their knowledge
and love of music to the entire campus and surrounding
community. Performing in various group and individual concerts
on campus, the ensemble showcases a variety of music, including
songs from the classic big band era to latin calypso beats. The Jazz
Ensemble continually strives to make its presence known by playing
at local businesses, establishments, and festivals.

International House
Since its inception, International House has served as a medium for
carrying out the ideals of Christian social action. The house is a
community with the members working, studying and sharing their
experiences together.
In focusing attention on the needs of the inner city, the members
have developed a wide range of programs involving work with the
aged, the homeless and the underprivileged. In an effort to bring
important social issues to the Le Moyne community, International
House sponsors a series of speakers, films, information desks and
student-faculty dinners throughout the year. Liturgies are held to
celebrate the unity in Christ necessary for true Christian social
action. During the between-semester vacation, members travel to
Appalachia and inner-city Philadelphia to serve those in poverty.

International Relations Club
"Delegates, please come to order." "I motion to open the speaker's
list." "This resolution clearly passes." These are all common phrases
one would encounter at a United Nations simulation.
The International Relations Club is open to students of all majors,
and sponsors activities that develop a greater understanding of
international relations. The Club sponsors speakers and debates,
and selects a team for the annual National Model United Nations
simulation in New York City.
Participation in such a simulation provides members with great
hands-on experience in both communications and constructing
resolutions for the world's social, economic, and political conflicts.
The Club offers students the knowledge and compromising skills
necessary as leaders of tomorrow.

The Italian-American Society
The purpose of this student-run organization is to represent and
expose Italian-American issues and culture to the Le Moyne community,
by carefully planning and presenting educational, social and
recreational functions and events. The Italian-American Society
also attempts to develop a close working relationship with Italian-
American cultural groups and institutions. Membership is open to
all Le Moyne students.

Le Moyne College
Physician Assistant Student Society
Our student society was formed during the fall semester of 1996
by the charter class of the Le Moyne College Physician Assistant
Program. In the fall semester of 1997, the junior and senior classes
reorganized the society's infrastructure, produced a charter and
became a recognized student society by the American Academy
of Physician Assistants (AAPA).
The student society is the official organization of the physician
assistant student body of Le Moyne College. The student society
will encourage and support academic achievement, clinical excellence
and community involvement. The society will promote the
physician assistant as a member of the health care team.
The infrastructure of the student society was developed to facilitate
interaction and camaraderie between the junior and senior classes.
The officers of the student society include:
o President (the elected senior class president)
o Vice President (the elected junior class president)
o Secretary (the elected junior class secretary)
o Treasurer (the elected junior class treasurer)
The vice presidents of both the junior and senior class are active
participants in the student society as well.
The student society has one junior and one senior representative at
the national, state and local level. The representatives are liaisons
between the student society and physician assistant professional
organizations; AAPA, NYSSPA, and PACNY respectively.

Le Moyne College Singers
The Le Moyne College Singers specialize in both classical and
vocal jazz repertoire and is open to singers from the entire
Le Moyne community including students, faculty and staff.
Rehearsals are held twice a week, with concerts scheduled toward
the end of each semester.

Le Moyne International Students Club
The purpose of this club is to assist students from other countries in
making a smooth transition to Le Moyne College. The club serves
as a support for international students by providing information on
visas, travel and life in the United States. Students are encouraged
to share their various traditions and learn about other cultures,
including American Culture.
Membership is open to all members of the Le Moyne community.

Le Moyne Student Dance Program (LSD)
Classes meet weekly to study ballet, tap, jazz, modern, African,
Latin, and ballroom dance. Students with experience will have
the opportunity to instruct as well as choreograph. All dancers
collaborate and plan performances. Performances are held at least
once per semester. When funding is available, professional instructors
will be invited to provide dance workshops throughout the
year. LSD was established to meet the needs of students who are
interested in the study of dance and sharing their experiences.

Le Moyne Student Programming Board (LSPB)
The Le Moyne Student Programming Board is a standing committee
of the Student Senate and is responsible for providing a
variety of social and cultural activities for Le Moyne students.
Events are funded through an activity fee that is assessed to all
full-time students each semester.
Other organizations are also encouraged to sponsor campus activities.
They may request funds from LSPB to help finance an event in
which they are particularly interested. This procedure allows for
greater diversity in campus programs.
The committee's board is responsible for all budget allocations
and program planning. The board consists of a chairperson
elected at large by the student body, vice chairperson, comptroller,
secretary, publicity coordinator, work-study staff coordinator, film
director, music events director, on-campus special events director,
off-campus special events director, lecture director, marketing
directors, multicultural club representatives, commuter activities
director, recreation activities director, hall council activities director,
publicity coordinator, R.H.A. representative, comedy chair and
representatives from each class.
All students are members of the Le Moyne Student Programming
Board, and all meetings are open. Student suggestions and opinions
are always welcome.

Le Moyne to Defeat AIDS (LTDA)
The Le Moyne to Defeat AIDS (LTDA) organization was established
as an educational vehicle for students to address their personal
responsibility in preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS.
The group encourages students to educate themselves and the
entire student population to better understand how the AIDS
epidemic is impacting the Le Moyne community and the world
outside the campus. LTDA also strives to sensitize students to the
personal experience of those infected with the HIV virus and
understand the impact on family and friends.
This organization provides educational AIDS programming for
the campus by sponsoring lectures and other programs. The focus
of these programs is to underscore that AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases are very real and could be present in our communities.
The group works to promote a proactive response to
AIDS. Using the resources available in the community, especially
the AIDS Task Force of Central New York, the group promotes the
understanding that even though "we may not all be infected, we are
all affected."

Life Skills Peer Education Group
(affiliated with the BACCHUS &
GAMMA Peer Education Network)
The peer education group's philosophy is that students can play
a uniquely effective role-unmatched by professional educators
-in encouraging their peers to consider, talk honestly about, and
develop responsible habits and attitudes toward student-related
health issues.

Literary and Graphic Arts Society/"Salamander"
The purpose of the society is to encourage literary and artistic
creativity in the Le Moyne community and to publish outstanding
student work in an annual journal. Each semester, short stories,
poems, scripts, informal essays and art work of all kinds are solicited
for publication.

Major Arcana
Major Arcana Theater group was founded in the spring of 1983
with a production of an original performance-art piece "Blood and
the Moon." The group produces student-directed and -designed
one-act plays in the W. Carroll Coyne Center for Performing Arts
and at other campus locations for the Le Moyne community.
Past productions include: Aeskylos' "Agamemnon," Sartre's "No
Exit," Edward Albee's "The American Dream," and "Revenge of
the Space Pandas" by David Mamet.

Marketing Club
This club's purpose is to stimulate interest in, to foster a better
understanding of, and to encourage sound, ethical practices in
marketing. Both an academic and a social organization, the club
provides a transition between the classroom and the practicing
profession. Speakers are invited to the campus from commerce
and industry to present and discuss current marketing techniques.
A monthly newsletter is published and marketing projects and consultations
are undertaken involving local profit and nonprofit
organizations. Membership is open to the Le Moyne community.

Martial Arts Society
The primary objective is instruction and practice of the martial arts
for interested Le Moyne students. Beginners, advanced students and
those at any level in between are welcome.
Tae Kwon Do: This society meets for workouts twice weekly under
the guidance of a teaching-certified instructor with a second-degree
black belt in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. A variety of styles are
practiced; students in any of the martial arts are encouraged to
share their knowledge.
Le Moyne Karate Club: The Le Moyne karate self-defense club
is a non-competitive club designed to give students instruction
in the art of Okinawon Goju-Ryu karate. Under the instruction
of Central New York Karate, this club's emphasis is on practical
self-defense training and holistic developments of the self.

Mathematics Club
The Mathematics Club is open to all students with an interest in
mathematics. The club not only invites speakers and views films
that deal with interesting topics not covered in class but also
investigates the various professional opportunities available in
the field of mathematics.

Modern Language Alliance (MLA)
The Modern Language Alliance is open to all members of the
College community studying languages, and to others having an
interest in the language, culture and customs of French-, Spanish-,
Italian-, German- or Japanese-speaking nations. Students from
foreign backgrounds enrich the group by adding their cultural
experiences and are also very welcome.
MLA fosters an appreciation of cultures foreign to American students
and offers a forum for the discussion of issues not covered in
language classes. It brings foreign films, performing arts and academicians
to the campus, and publicizes and encourages participation
in foreign events on campus and in the Syracuse area. The MLA
Puppet Theater participates in the Festival of Nations every year.

Organizational Finance and Review Committee
This organization is a standing committee of the student senate.
Membership consists of the student vice-president as chair serving
as a non-voting member, the Student Senate comptroller and two
representatives from each class. All class members are eligible for
membership. The committee's purpose is to consider the registration
of new clubs/organizations consistent with the College's ideals
and to allocate budgets on an annual basis to ensure club viability
and operation to meet stated objectives.

Orientation Committee
Le Moyne considers orientation important in providing a smooth
transition into college life. For this reason, it is required that all
new students participate in Orientation Programs. In an informal
and informative atmosphere, upperclass students on the Orientation
Committee carry out programs and activities to introduce newcomers
to campus resources, organizations and people. Faculty members
and administrators also play an active role in the orientation programs
and are available to assist with the academic planning and
with the concerns of new students. Committee members are selected
during the spring semester. All full-time Le Moyne students are
eligible to apply for membership.

Our Expressions
Our Expressions is a newsletter produced by the multicultural
community at Le Moyne. The newsletter enhances all cultures:
Latino, African American, Native American, Italian, Irish, Greek,
and others. Our Expressions seeks to promote an awareness of
different cultures and races on campus through poetry, prose and
short stories, lectures, and a wide spectrum of activities.

Outing Club
Through outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, and
canoeing the Le Moyne College Outing Club promotes community
building, personal development, and appreciation for the outdoors,
and the learning of technical skills. Membership is open to the
entire Le Moyne community.

People Against Homophobia (PAH)
PAH is an anti-discrimination group. Through speakers, films and
other special events the group's goal to educate the Le Moyne community
about prejudice based on sexual orientation. Membership
is open to the entire Le Moyne community.

Physics Club
The Physics Club gives students the opportunity to pursue their
interest in physics beyond the classroom and promotes an appreciation
for and understanding of the physical sciences among members
of the Le Moyne community. The club is a chapter of the
Society of Physics Students, the student section of the American
Institute of Physics. Membership is open to all Le Moyne students.

Political Science Academy
The Political Science Academy, which is open to all students, aims
to develop and promote student awareness of, knowledge regarding
and participation in the political system. Field trips, speakers, topical
discussions and debates, workshops and social activities are
planned throughout the school year.

P.O.W.E.R. (Pride in Our Work,
Ethnicity and Race)
P.O.W.E.R. is an organization with a two-fold purpose. First, it assists
students of color to maintain their cultural identity. Second, it
fosters respect and appreciation for all cultures by providing a variety
of multicultural activities for the wider Le Moyne community.
Membership in the organization is open to any interested student
enrolled at Le Moyne.

Projects in the Community (PIC)
Projects in the Community was established at Le Moyne in 1969
to send Le Moyne students into the Syracuse community on a
volunteer basis. PIC provides the structure for students to participate
in Christian social action by volunteering their services as tutors,
recreational aides and friends of senior citizens. Membership is open
to all students interested in helping their community. Students
should inquire at the Campus Ministry Center.

Psychology Club
The club educates Le Moyne students in the field of psychology by
extending their knowledge beyond class material to new topics in
psychology. This is done through films, lectures, panels and student
interaction. The club also helps to inform psychology majors about
graduate school and career options.

R.A.D.I.C.A.L.
All members of the Le Moyne College Community are welcome to
participate in this organization, whose members are committed to
promoting awareness and understanding about disability issues.
The group will strive to enhance campus accessibility by bringing
issues of concern to the attention of appropriate College officials. In
addition to regular meetings, events will be scheduled throughout
the academic year to provide opportunities for members and guests
to interact socially and share their experiences. R.A.D.I.C.A.L.
stands for "Raising Awareness about Disabilities and Improving
Campus Accessibility at Le Moyne."

Religious Studies Club
The purpose of this club is to provide religious studies majors, minors,
and all other students interested in the academic study of religion(s)
with a forum for exploration of common interests, research and
professional goals. The club seeks to promote awareness and understanding
of religious diversity on campus and in the larger community
by bringing together students, teachers and writers of religious
studies and theology both intellectually and socially.
Membership in the Religious Studies Club is open to all majors and
minors in religious studies, as well as all other interested students.
All members may participate in the work and direction of the Club.

Republican Club
The Republican Club was formed to make known and promote the
principles of the Republican Party on campus. Among its goals are
the development of political skills and leadership abilities in Republican
students as preparation for future service to the party and the
community, the recruitment of students as members of the club and
Republican Party, and the election of Republican candidates at all
levels of government. Membership is open to all students.

Ski Club
The Ski Club provides an opportunity to meet new friends and to
enjoy the company of fellow skiers. The aim is to introduce skiing
to beginners as well as to enable advanced skiers to improve.
The club members ski once a week at one of the local ski areas. The
program includes six weeks of lessons and all-day skiing for at least
six weeks. Transportation is provided. Membership is open to the
entire Le Moyne community.

Socieas Classica Le Moynensis
The Society seeks to expand, foster and solidify the teaching and
study of the classics at Le Moyne. It is open to all students who
share an interest in the civilization and culture of the ancient world.

Society for Human Resource Management
This organization is a student chapter of the national Society for
Human Resource Management, a non-profit association for human
resource management professionals. The chapter provides a variety
of programs, including guest speakers, attendance at local SHRM
meetings, trips to the national SHRM conference, discussions and
social events. Membership is open to any student, full- or part-time,
interested in a career in human resource management.
Students are required to pay annual membership dues to the
national organization. The chapter must have a minimum of eight
members to remain active.

Sociology Club
The Sociology Club serves the needs of sociology students which
are not typically met in formal classroom settings. Many of its
activities are career-oriented: speakers, often Le Moyne graduates,
address student concerns regarding careers and preparation for
employment. The club sponsors student attendance at professional
conferences. And finally, club members organize social activities for
students and faculty to meet in a relaxed setting.

Student Alumni Association
To strengthen the relationship between students and alumni by
educating students about their rights and responsibilities upon
graduation from the college and by increasing alumni awareness of
Le Moyne activities and events. Furthermore, the SAA is committed,
with the Office of Alumni and Parents Relations providing its
background, to: establish and maintain a healthy bond between the
Alumni Board of Governors and the SAA; enrich the quality of the
College as an institution of higher education by engendering pride,
loyalty and support in its tradition and history; and promote the
interests of and understanding among the students of the past,
present, and future of Le Moyne College.

Voices of Power
The Voices of Power is a three-voice Gospel choir, composed of
students and Alumni of Le Moyne College. Its purpose is to spread
the gospel of Jesus Christ through song. Membership is open to all
students, faculty and administration.

WLMU Radio
WLMU radio, a student-operated station, serves Le Moyne residence
halls. Transmitting on a carrier-current that uses existing power
lines, WLMU is located at 680 on the AM dial. WLMU is organized
in the manner of a commercial station and provides an opportunity
for students to learn broadcasting while they work. Students may
participate in all phases of radio production and management.
WLMU is a working organization that requires serious and
dedicated students to fulfill the demands made upon responsible
broadcasters.

Women's Coalition
The Women's Coalition at Le Moyne works to bring a better understanding
of women's issues and their relationship to the Le Moyne
community at large. The coalition strives to educate women and
men in the hope of creating an atmosphere conducive to equality
and cooperation. Membership is open to any student enrolled at
LeMoyne who shares the coalition's interests.

Honor Societies
Alpha Kappa Delta
Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) is the national honor society for sociology.
It was established in 1920 at the University of Southern California
and the charter for the local chapter at Le Moyne (Upsilon) was
approved by the AKD council in 1975. The purpose of Alpha
Kappa Delta is to recognize outstanding work by undergraduate
students majoring in sociology who are in their junior or senior
year and to provide a medium-the refereed journal "Sociological
Inquiry"-through which scholarly work in sociology can be communicated
to the scientific community. Alpha Kappa Delta sponsors
an annual undergraduate paper competition and provides funds
for student research projects and symposia. Membership in AKD
is a nationally recognized mark of distinction for a student's resume
or application to graduate programs. The invitation to Le Moyne
students who qualify for membership is made annually, early in the
spring semester.

Alpha Sigma Lambda
Alpha Sigma Lambda is a National Honor Society dedicated to the
advancement of scholarship among part-time students in higher
education. Requirements for membership include the completion of
at least 24 credit hours as a part-time student at Le Moyne. Students
must also have a grade-point average of 3.4 in order to be eligible for
membership (an induction ceremony is held every spring). Further
information about Delta Iota, Le Moyne's chapter of Alpha Sigma
Lambda, is available from the Center for Adult Education (RH 342,
445-4141).

Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Sigma Nu, the Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities,
was established to honor students who distinguish themselves
in scholarship, loyalty and service. Student membership is conferred
on approximately 10 students from the senior class and 10 from
the junior class each year. Student members must have a scholastic
rank in the top 15 percent of their class as measured by their cumulative
GPA. They must also meet qualifications of service to their
school and communities and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals of higher
education. Membership is limited to no more than four percent of a
graduating class.

Beta Beta Beta
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society is a society for students,
particularly undergraduates. It seeks to encourage scholarly attain-
ment in this field of learning by reserving its active membership
for those who achieve superior academic records and who indicate
special aptitude for and major interest in the life sciences. It desires
to cultivate intellectual interest in the natural sciences and to
promote a better appreciation of the value of biological study. It
thus welcomes into associate membership other students who are
interested in biology. Beta Beta Beta also endeavors to extend the
boundaries of human knowledge of nature by encouraging new
discoveries through scientific investigation and to this end encourages
undergraduate students to begin research work and report their
findings in the society's journal, "BIOS."
It emphasizes, therefore, a three-fold program: stimulation of scholarship,
dissemination of scientific knowledge and promotion of
biological research.

Delta Mu Delta
Delta Mu Delta is a national honor society in the field of business
administration and accounting. The society was founded in 1913
and admitted to membership in the Association of College Honor
Societies (ACHS) in 1963. Each year the Le Moyne chapter of
Delta Mu Delta invites juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.25 or
higher, of good character, and in the top 20 percent of their class to
join the society.

Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor
Society in Economics
The Alpha Omega chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon was chartered
in April 1982 and is open to economics majors and minors who
have demonstrated academic excellence in economics and throughout
their curriculum. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are:
to recognize scholastic attainment in economics and outstanding
achievements in economics by economists at all levels; to promote
closer interaction between students and faculty in economics
within each college or university and among campuses; and to
emphasize the professional aspects of economics as a career choice
for service in academia, business, government, and international
organizations. Members are encouraged to submit entries for the
Frank Taussig Award, an annual international competitive award
for student papers in economics.

Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is an international honor society in history which
seeks to promote the study of history by bringing together students,
teachers and writers of history on both an intellectual and a social
basis. The Alpha Gamma Iota chapter was chartered at Le Moyne
College in 1985 and is open to history majors who have demonstrated
academic excellence and leadership potential. It conducts
an annual initiation ceremony and banquet, sponsors an annual
guest lecture by a prominent historian, and encourages Le Moyne
students to present papers at regional Phi Alpha Theta conferences.

Phi Sigma Tau National Honor Society in
Philosophy: Symposium

Symposium and its sister organization, Phi Sigma Tau, sponsor
a series of philosophical dialogues each semester. The typical session
consists of a presentation by a philosopher or theologian of local or
national standing, or a group member, followed by a dialogue about
the subject, and a question-and-answer period. Topics in recent
years have consisted of medical ethics, feminist theory, philosophy
of the body, critiques of both films and the stars appearing therein,
ethics, race and class issues, and environmental philosophy. Sessions
have been led by members of the Le Moyne faculty, faculty from
other colleges and universities, Le Moyne students, and outside
experts from various fields. Symposium is also a forum for students
to present and discuss advanced research/writing.

Pi Gamma Mu
Le Moyne has a chapter of the national social science honor society,
Pi Gamma Mu. The purpose of Pi Gamma Mu is to improve scholarship
in the social sciences, to inspire social service to humanity
by an intelligent approach to the solution of social problems, to
engender sympathy toward others with different opinions and
institutions by a better mutual understanding, and to supplement
and support existing social science organizations by promoting
sociability and attendance at meetings. Any person of good moral
character who is a senior or junior and who has had at least 20
semester hours of social science with an average grade of not less
than B or 85 percent may be elected to membership by a majority
vote of the chapter under the supervision of chapter faculty members.
Only students in the upper 35 percent of their class may be
admitted to the society by any chapter in one year.

Pi Mu Epsilon
Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor fraternity in mathematics, is an
organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarly activity
in mathematics. The charter for the local chapter, Alpha Beta, was
granted in 1983. To be eligible for membership, undergraduate
students must have had at least two years of college mathematics
including calculus, completed their mathematics work with honors
and be in the top third of their class in general college work. Members
plan a lecture, film or activity to promote mathematics at least
once a semester.

Pi Sigma Alpha
Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society.
Le Moyne has an accredited chapter of the society (Tau Alpha).
The goals of Pi Sigma Alpha are to honor outstanding students and
to support and promote extracurricular activities related to public
affairs. Students who are political science majors, have completed at
least 10 hours in the major, and who possess a grade point average
of 3.3 (overall and in the major) are eligible for membership.

Psi Chi
Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology. Le Moyne's
local chapter was granted in October 1990. The purposes of Psi Chi
are to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship
in psychology and to advance the science of psychology. Membership
in Psi Chi is earned and is for life. To be eligible for membership,
undergraduate students must have completed nine hours of
psychology, be registered as a psychology major or minor, and be in
the top third of their class in general college work.

Theta Alpha Kappa
Founded in 1976 at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York,
Theta Alpha Kappa is the national honor society in religious studies
and theology. Alpha Delta Nu Chapter was established at Le Moyne
College in 1998. The purpose of the organization is to recognize
outstanding achievement in the academic study of religion, namely,
the study of the religious dimension of human experience as that is
expressed in all forms of human culture. To be eligible for membership,
junior or senior students must have completed at least 12
credit hours in religious studies with a grade point average of 3.50
in those courses, have earned an overall grade point average of
at least 3.00, and be ranked in the upper 35 percent of their class at
the time of induction. Invitations to membership are extended by
the faculty in religious studies to those deemed eligible in the spring
term each year.

Upsilon Psi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi is the oldest and most prestigious honor society in
education. The Le Moyne Chapter, Upsilon Psi, was chartered in
1995 and all eligible students in the teacher education program are
welcome to make application. Application is open to juniors and
seniors, and to graduate students/continuous learners who meet the
criteria for acceptance.

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