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Student Organizations

Opportunities abound for students to get involved at William Penn University! With over 40 organizations, clubs and interest groups on campus, students can explore ways to enhance their learning experience, discover a new passion, or find friends with similar interests. William Penn University strives to create an environment where students have the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.

Advisor: Javin Sword

Email: swordj@wmpenn.edu

Phone: 515-709-2429

Student and Faculty club designed to help students increase their knowledge in AI.

Advisor: Jamie Nelson

Email: jamie.nelson@wmpenn.edu

Phone: 641-673-1034

ISEA provides opportunities for students pursuing education degrees to address the broader aspects of education, such as educational reform efforts, technological advances, governmental policies, and social and philosophical issues.

Advisor: Betsy Anderson

Email: betsy.anderson@wmpenn.edu

Phone: 641-673-1051

Organization for future teachers to collaborate and learn from each other.

Advisor: Judy Williams

Email: williamsj@wmpenn.edu

Organization that allows students to explore different potential careers in Engineering and Technology.

Advisor: Brittny Tschetter

Email: brittny.tschetter@wmpenn.edu

Club for students to build their entrepreneurial skills for real world application.

Advisor: Jennifer Peterson

Email: jennifer.peterson@wmpenn.edu

This club brings together students from Sport Management, Exercise Science, Recreation Leadership, and Kinesiology majors to promote professional development, and active engagement in health, sport, and wellness-related fields.

Advisor: Janet Ewart

Email: ewartj@wmpenn.edu

Organization for students interested in careers in the health fields.

Advisors: Michael O. Johnston, Sarah Kienzler, Zackery P. Meade

Email: johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu

sarah.kienzler@wmpenn.edu

zackery.meade@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Stephanie Davis

Email: stephanie.davis@wmpenn.edu

Nursing students who are interested in learning from each other and take advantage of outside opportunities.

Advisor: James Smith

Email: smithj@wmpenn.edu

Phone: 641-673-1098

Advisor: Pete Eyheralde

Email: eyheraldep@wmpenn.edu

A club for students pursuing careers in Natural Resources, including Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Science, Forestry, and Conservation.

Phone: 641-673-1051

Organization that encourages students to expand their knowledge and love of computers and technology

Advisor: Max Leonida

Email: max.leonida@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Jared Pearce

Email: pearcej@wmpenn.edu

Literary magazine.

Learn more here!

Phone: 641-673-1012

Advisor: Michael Johnston

Email: johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Marsha Riordan

Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Marsha Riordan

Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Kirstin Foster

Email: kirstin.foster@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Marsha Riordan

Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Michael Collins

Email: collinsm@wmpenn.edu

Phone: 641-673-1393

Advisor: Bob Morris

Phone: 641-673-1366

Email: morrisrd@wmpenn.edu

Advisor: Ashley Wagamon

Phone: 641-673-1142

Advisor: Michael Collins

Email: collinsm@wmpenn.edu

Phone: 641-673-1393

Honor Society for juniors and seniors in top 10% of class.

Advisor: Samantha Allen-Wright

Email: samantha.allen@wmpenn.edu

Learn more here!

Honor Society for freshman who have above a 3.5 GPA.

Phone: 641-673-1063

Phone: 641-673-1350

Honor society for students in History.

Advisor: Daniel Thatcher

Phone: 641-202-4660

A group that helps students connect with Christ and others through weekly Bible studies and on-campus church services.

Advisor: Mike Van Arkle

Phone: 641-660-5768

Email: mvanarkel@fca.org

Brings students together through sports and small group discussions to grow in faith and community.

Black Leadership Initiative (BLI)

Advisor: Jihna Jenkins

Email: jihna.jenkins@wmpenn.edu

Club that encourages students to find a community and empower each other.

Advisors: Heidi Scholes, Nicole Gragg

Email: scholesh@wmpenn.edu

nicole.gragg@wmpenn.edu

Club that plans and executes various student activities including PennStock.

Advisors: Matt Brown

Email: Matthew.Brown@wmpenn.edu

Organization that promotes cultural awareness, leadership, and community engagement among Latino students through events, mentorship, and service.

Advisor: Luke Bentley

Email: luke.bentley@wmpenn.edu

Organization for allies and members of LGBTQ+ community.

Advisor: Stephanie Van Mersbergen

Email: stephanie.vanmersbergen@wmpenn.edu

Phone: 641-673-1012

Students who work with admissions to give tours and answer questions for potential students.

Advisors: Heidi Scholes, Bob Morris

Email: scholesh@wmpenn.edu

morrisrd@wmpenn.edu

Organization that helps oversee all student organization, plans Homecoming and other student life events.

Advisor: Marsha Riordan

Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu

Club for active duty and veterans of military branches.

Advisor: Tanya Mammen, Heidi Scholes

Email: tanyamammen@wmpenn.edu

scholesh@wmpenn.edu

Organization for international and domestic students to come together and share ideas, World Food Celebration is main event.

Advisor: CJ Rettig

Email: christopherrettig@wmpenn.edu

Organization comprised of student-athletes from each sport to advocate for and collaborate with each other.

Club for students who share common interest in various games.

Coming Soon

Advisor: CJ Rettig

Email: christopherrettig@wmpenn.edu

Organization that executes events during home games and encourages students to be active at games.

Coming Soon

Student Activities

  • Concert Band
  • Marching Band/Athletic Band
  • Media Club
  • Penn Singers
  • Pep Band
  • William Penn Jazz Ensemble

Student Life Contact

NameOffice PhoneEmailTitleOffice
Heidi Scholes641-673-1084Director of Residence LifePenn 213
Tanya Mammen641-673-2123Assistant Director of Residence LifeUnion 107