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.
Academic
AI Explorers Club
Advisor: Javin Sword
Email: swordj@wmpenn.edu
Phone: 515-709-2429
Student and Faculty club designed to help students increase their knowledge in AI.
Aspiring Educators - ISEA
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.
Education Club
Advisor: Betsy Anderson
Email: betsy.anderson@wmpenn.edu
Phone: 641-673-1051
Organization for future teachers to collaborate and learn from each other.
Engineering & Technology Club
Advisor: Judy Williams
Email: williamsj@wmpenn.edu
Organization that allows students to explore different potential careers in Engineering and Technology.
Entrepreneurial Club
Advisor: Brittny Tschetter
Email: brittny.tschetter@wmpenn.edu
Club for students to build their entrepreneurial skills for real world application.
Kinesiology Club
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.
Pre-Professional Biology Club
Advisor: Janet Ewart
Email: ewartj@wmpenn.edu
Organization for students interested in careers in the health fields.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Club
Advisors: Michael O. Johnston, Sarah Kienzler, Zackery P. Meade
Email: johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu
Statesmen Nursing Organization
Advisor: Stephanie Davis
Email: stephanie.davis@wmpenn.edu
Nursing students who are interested in learning from each other and take advantage of outside opportunities.
T.E.E.C.A.
Wildlife Ecology Club
Advisor: Pete Eyheralde
Email: eyheraldep@wmpenn.edu
A club for students pursuing careers in Natural Resources, including Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Science, Forestry, and Conservation.
William Penn Computer Club
Phone: 641-673-1051
Organization that encourages students to expand their knowledge and love of computers and technology
Arts
Film Production Club
Advisor: Max Leonida
Email: max.leonida@wmpenn.edu
Penn & Ink
Greek Life
Alpha Eta Omega (S)
Phone: 641-673-1012
Alpha Sigma Chi (F)
Advisor: Michael Johnston
Email: johnstonmo@wmpenn.edu
Delta Beta Phi (F)
Advisor: Marsha Riordan
Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu
Greek Council
Advisor: Marsha Riordan
Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu
Lamda Delta Nu (S)
Advisor: Kirstin Foster
Email: kirstin.foster@wmpenn.edu
Pi Gamma Xi (S)
Advisor: Marsha Riordan
Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu
Sigma Phi Sigma (F)
Tau Kappa Epsilon (F)
Theta Kappa Psi (F)
Advisor: Ashley Wagamon
Phone: 641-673-1142
Honors
Alpha Chi
Advisor: Michael Collins
Email: collinsm@wmpenn.edu
Phone: 641-673-1393
Honor Society for juniors and seniors in top 10% of class.
Alpha Lamda Delta
Advisor: Samantha Allen-Wright
Email: samantha.allen@wmpenn.edu
Learn more here!
Honor Society for freshman who have above a 3.5 GPA.
Mu Sigma
Phone: 641-673-1063
Phi Alpha Theta
Phone: 641-673-1350
Honor society for students in History.
Religious
Campus Ministry
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.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
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.
Social
Black Leadership Initiative (BLI)
Advisor: Jihna Jenkins
Email: jihna.jenkins@wmpenn.edu
Club that encourages students to find a community and empower each other.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Advisors: Heidi Scholes, Nicole Gragg
Email: scholesh@wmpenn.edu
Club that plans and executes various student activities including PennStock.
Latino Leaders of Tomorrow (LLOT)
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.
Statesmen Allied
Advisor: Luke Bentley
Email: luke.bentley@wmpenn.edu
Organization for allies and members of LGBTQ+ community.
Student Ambassadors
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.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisors: Heidi Scholes, Bob Morris
Email: scholesh@wmpenn.edu
Organization that helps oversee all student organization, plans Homecoming and other student life events.
Student Veterans Club
Advisor: Marsha Riordan
Email: riordanm@wmpenn.edu
Club for active duty and veterans of military branches.
World Club
Advisor: Tanya Mammen, Heidi Scholes
Email: tanyamammen@wmpenn.edu
Organization for international and domestic students to come together and share ideas, World Food Celebration is main event.
Sports
Association of Student Athletes (ASA)
Advisor: CJ Rettig
Email: christopherrettig@wmpenn.edu
Organization comprised of student-athletes from each sport to advocate for and collaborate with each other.
Esports/Gaming Club
Club for students who share common interest in various games.
Intramural Sports
Coming Soon
Penn Zone
Advisor: CJ Rettig
Email: christopherrettig@wmpenn.edu
Organization that executes events during home games and encourages students to be active at games.
Spikeball Club
Coming Soon
Student Activities
Concert Band
Marching Band/Athletic Band
Media Club
Penn Singers
Pep Band
William Penn Jazz Ensemble
Student Life Contact
| Name | Office Phone | Title | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi Scholes | 641-673-1084 | scholesh@wmpenn.edu | Director of Residence Life | Penn 213 |
| Tanya Mammen | 641-673-2123 | tanyamammen@wmpenn.edu | Assistant Director of Residence Life | Union 107 |