Academic clubs & professional societies

A variety of academically-related clubs, societies and organizations are available to Norwich students. Students with similar interests enjoy the opportunity to collaborate on specific academic subjects and to take part in professional activities, sometimes in the national arena.

Alpha Chi (all disciplines): This is the national college honor society for all academic disciplines.
Alpha Phi Sigma (criminal justice): This is the national criminal justice honor society.www.alphaphisigma.org
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS): A national student organization that promotes excellence in architecture, education, training, and practice; fosters appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; and organizes architecture students and combines their efforts to advance the science of architecture. Faculty advisor: Prof. Michael Hoffman.www.aiasnatl.org
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): The aim of this chapter is to afford the civil engineering student association with others who share the interest in civil engineering profession, and thus prepare for entry into the profession and the national society. Faculty advisor: Prof. Gregory Wight.www.asce.org
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): Students with a strong interest in mechanical engineering join and gain such benefits as a subscription to cutting-edge technology information in ME Magazine, scholarship opportunities, mentoring within the profession, free conference attendance, etc.www.asme.org
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM): LAN party hosted by ACM Members help each other explore the world of computer science and engineering; create and share knowledge with one another and the larger ACM community; and do their best to make Norwich University a better place to study computers and related technology. Faculty advisor: Prof. Stephen Fitzhugh.acm.norwich.edu
Beta Beta Beta (BBB): An honor and professional society affiliated with the American Association of the Advancement of Science, for all students interested in biological sciences. Activities include sponsoring speakers, attending conferences, field trips, and social activities. Faculty advisors: Profs. Scott Page and Karen Kinkle.tri-beta.org
Business Club: Provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the scope of business in all of its forms.
Chi Epsilon: This is a national honorary civil engineering fraternity.
Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA): Founded in 1986, the Criminal Justice Student Association was developed for the purpose of education, and as a social and fraternal organization for all criminal justice majors. Faculty advisor: Prof. Kevin Ryan
Delta Mu Delta: This is the national honor society in business administration.www.deltamudelta.org
Eta Kappa Nu (electrical and computer engineering): This is an Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society.www.hkn.org
French Club: This is a club for all students who are interested in pursuing further the language of French. All levels of knowledge of the language are accepted. Faculty advisor: Prof. Fran Chevalier
Geology Club: This is a club for students majoring or minoring in Geology and Environmental Science, as well as all those interested in the earth sciences and human interaction with the Earth. In particular, this club wants to facilitate the interaction of students with similar interests. Also, they hope to enable students to interact with professional and academic Earth Scientists and Geologists in order to gain a fuller understanding of the job market, graduate schools, academic research, and professional research. Faculty advisor: Prof. Richard Dunn
German Club: This club provides an atmosphere where members may practice or learn more German. It is the club's belief that providing a comfortable place outside the class to practice German will result in better grades in German. To be in the club, it is not necessary to speak fluent German. Faculty advisor: Prof. David Ward
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE): The purposes of IEEE are scientific, educational, and professional. The branch sponsors technical conferences where state-of-the-art equipment is displayed, and it sponsors tutoring in electrical engineering topics.www.ieee.org
Mathematical Association of America (MAA): The MAA encourages students to continue study in the mathematical sciences, provides opportunity to meet with other students interested in mathematics by hosting regional conferences, and provides career information in the mathematical sciences. The Norwich MAA student chapter hosts annual Pi Day festivities. Members are encouraged to speak at colloquia during Mathematics Awareness Month in April and throughout the year. Faculty advisors: Profs. Robert Poodiack and Susan Diesel.www.maa.org
Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics): This is the national economics fraternity.www.cba.ua.edu/~ode/
Pi Gamma Mu: This is an honor society broadly concerned with the social sciences. Its primary objectives are to encourage the study of the social sciences among graduate and undergraduate students and faculty members throughout the world, and to recognize outstanding achievement.www.sckans.edu/~pgm/
Political Science Club politeia in Washington, DC, with Senator Jeffords: POLITEIA is an organization dedicated to promoting interest in political affairs. This interest includes and is not limited to: current research, an awareness of professional opportunities, current social trends, leadership within the Corps of Cadets and Traditional lifestyles, and special programs. The activities of this organization are intended to supplement and enhance the regular program; neither supplant nor interfere with it.www2.norwich.edu/jjageman/club/club.html
Psi Chi (psychology): This is an honor society and scholarship society for psychology.www.psichi.org/content/
Sigma Tau Delta: This is the national English honor society.www.english.org
Student Nurses’ Association: Members participate in a number of University activities, organize American Red Cross blood drives, tutor underclassmen, and participate in fund-raisers for a spring dinner with professional speakers in various Nursing disciplines.www.nsna.org
Spanish Club: This club promotes further knowledge of the Spanish language. It educates and helps others learn about the Spanish culture, and helps its members keep in touch with Spanish culture. All who are interested are welcome to join and brush up on their language skills, as well as discuss the culture of Spanish-speaking societies. Faculty advisor: Stewart Robertson
Society of Women Engineers (SWE): The Norwich chapter of the Society of Women Engineers brings members together to forge friendships and give members an opportunity to explore the professional world of engineering. Faculty advisor: Prof. Carol Stephens.www.swe.org
Tau Beta Pi (engineering): This is a national engineering honor society.www.tbp.org/dd