Clubs, Societies, and Organizations

Bridgewater Investment Club

Bridgewater Investment Club provides students with the opportunity to participate in activities orientated towards investing, personal finance, banking, and economics. The club fosters a sense of community among its members while instilling a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility required in the field of investing and personal finance.
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Finseth

Chemistry and Biochemistry Club
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Club will create a community amongst the Chemistry Department, its students, and the greater campus community. The club will serve to foster connections and promote the positive and exciting aspects of chemistry and biochemistry. Advisor: Dr. Rippa Sehgal

Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)

Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), the premier entrepreneurship network in North America, promotes a spirit of entrepreneurship and encourages college students to seek opportunity through enterprise creation. In addition to regular meetings, Bridgewater CEO activities include bringing entrepreneurial guest speakers to campus, hosting “Getting to Know an Entrepreneur” events, sponsoring students to the national CEO conference in Chicago, supporting members to attend the Self-Employment in the Arts (SEA) annual conference and joint-venturing with the Greater Ashby Business Council of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce to host an annual Business Expo. Membership in CEO is open to all BC students regardless of major.
Advisor: Maria Lugo

Community for Historical Education

The Community for Historical Education endeavors to make public history – which we define as the field of historical study that is traditionally nonacademic – accessible to the students of Bridgewater College. Through a series of events, our goal is to increase the knowledge of opportunities for engagement with historical artifacts and public historians both on and off campus.

Advisor: Maria Paz Esguerra

Computing Club

The Bridgewater College Computing Club promotes the interest of computing and its applications and builds a greater community around those who are interested in computing.
Advisor: Tristan Supples

Educators Rising at Bridgewater College

This club is open to all Bridgewater College students with an interest in the field of education. Through Educators Rising Collegiate, future educators are able to gain access to an additional level of supports and content to ensure they are ready for the classroom. Throughout the year club members participate in a variety of activities designed to engage them in deeper discussions around hot-button topics in education, spur them to think about actions they can take at the local level, and prepare them for a classroom of their own.
Advisor: Dr. Tracy Hough

Environmental Science Club

This club helps students explore environmental science careers through guest speakers and experiential learning. Events include hiking, environmental education, volunteering, learning about invasive species, dinner and guest convos.
Advisors: Dr. Tim Kreps, Dr. Tamara Johnstone-Yellin, and Dr. Kim Bolyard

Family Consumer Science Student Unit

Family Consumer Science (FCSSU) promotes personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Monthly meetings, and a focus on community service. Open to all students regardless of major.
Advisor: Dr. Donna Hoskins

Health and Physical Education Club

Health and Physical Education Club unites students interested in teaching health and physical education and expands their knowledge. Through this organization, members will be able to share teaching strategies and ideas, access professional resources, attend professional conferences, and support peers within the department. The club is open to all students.
Advisor: Dr. Amanda Campbell

Pinion Players

Pinion Players, the student-run theatre organization, provides students with opportunities to participate in all aspects of theatrical production—from directing and acting to set designing and playwriting. Open to all students. Activities may include children’s theatre productions for local elementary schools, madrigal dinners and a student-directed, one-act festival.
Advisor: Dr. Scott Cole

Pre-Health Society

Pre-Health Society assists students who are pursuing a career in health-related fields. They invite guest speakers from a variety of different health professionals, provides information on volunteering, internships, and research opportunities, and organizes group trips to graduate school open houses.
Advisor: Dr. Gavin Lawson

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), BC Chapter, is part of a nationally recognized organization that’s committed to advancing the human resource profession. Provides professional development for human resource professionals.
Advisor: Dr. Roslyn Vargas
Website: wp.bridgewater.edu/shrm

African Student Association (AFSA)

As African origin students, we are building a united and prosperous African Student Association. This culturally, socially, and academically vibrant organization, is aimed at providing opportunities for African students to showcase their cultural heritage and the uniqueness of Africa, as a continent.
Advisor: Dr. Nuradeen Nuhu

Asian Student Association

Asian Student Association celebrates the Asian cultures through music, dance, holiday celebrations, and social issues that impact the Asian identity at Bridgewater College and the surrounding community. ASA provides social and service activities for all interested individuals and promotes identity and unity among the Asian students of Bridgewater College.
Advisor: Dr. Yuka Kishida

BC Allies

BC Allies promotes awareness, understanding and tolerance of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Questioning (LGBTQ) issues through education and open dialogue within the BC community. We strive to create a campus atmosphere that is open to LGBTQ individuals. Open to all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
Advisor: Dr. Melanie Laliker

Black Student Alliance (BSA)

Black Student Alliance (BSA) supports black students at Bridgewater. We also promote awareness of contributions by African Americans on the campus community and beyond.
Advisor: TBD

Brethren Student Movement (BSM)

Brethren Student Movement (BSM) meets weekly to provide opportunity for Christian fellowship and growth. Activities include weekly Bible studies, retreats, recreation, prayer partners and service projects. Open to all students.
Advisor: Dr. Tim Kreps

Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM)

Catholic Campus Ministry shares the faith, fellowship, prayer, and service with the community. They provide transportation to Mass and/or hold Mass on campus for interested students.
Advisor: Skip Burzumato

CRU

Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) is an interdenominational Christian group that meets weekly for fellowship, prayer and worship. Open to all students.
Advisor: John Manson

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a Christ-centered fellowship organization for students who share an interest in athletics.
Advisor: Dr. Jennie Carr

Latinx Student Association (LSA)

Latinx Student Association (LSA) is a community-building club for students from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds and countries and for students who would like to gain insight on Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Advisor: Dr. Vimari Colon-Leon

Roundtable Regional Youth Conference

Roundtable Regional Youth Conference (RYC) is committed to serving and glorifying God and inspiring the youth of the Southeastern Region of the Church of the Brethren. RYC plans and leads an annual youth event, Roundtable, held each Spring. The organization provides fellowship opportunities and builds a sense of interdependent community among the student body. Open to all students.
Advisor: Dr. Carol Scheppard

Bridgewater College Student Association (BCSA)

The mission of the Bridgewater College Student Association (BCSA) is to be the primary representative group, serving as the student voice for both graduate and undergraduate students. BCSA will hear and advocate for the student body, host events to foster connections among peers, and interface with the College administration.
Advisor: Sam Huyard

BC Voice

BC Voice is the student-run news organization on campus providing students with marketable experience in multi-platform media writing and production including web, audio (podcasts and radio), photography and videography and print. Published pieces provide the Bridgewater College community with news and information about college-specific, local and national events.
Advisor: Dr. Steve Ingham

Campus Engagement and Activity Team (CEAT)

Campus Engagement and Activity Team (CEAT) is Bridgewater’s programming board that plans and implements weekly activities for students. The group provides students with entertaining and community-orientated programs focused on traditions and athletic events, late night and daytime programs, and off-campus trips. Additionally, CEAT provides a unique experience for their crew members to be part of an influential and impactful community on campus while also developing personally and growing as leaders.
Advisor: Tori Tyler

Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band

Bringing the hype at BC! By joining the Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band, you become a member of the band and help build an important tradition on campus. You’ll not only get to perform at home football games in the Fall, you’ll also travel to some away games with the team, join in Homecoming Week events, and participate in local parades and festivals.
Advisor: Barry Flowe

Student Ambassador Association

Student Ambassador Association promotes a positive image and pride in Bridgewater College by assisting the admissions office with campus tours, special visit events, and various admissions office tasks. This select group represents the best of a diverse, self-confident, enthusiastic, and scholarly student body, with members from a variety of academic majors, interests, geographic locations.
Advisor: Robby Marenick

Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Student Athlete Advisory Committee provides a forum for student-athletes to discuss issues, concerns, and support for BC athletics. Enhances the total student-athlete experience by promoting athletic and academic opportunities, protecting the welfare of student-athletes, and fostering a positive image within the rules and regulations of the ODAC and Division III philosophy.
Advisor: Gwynn Harrison

Active Minds

Active Minds promotes awareness among college students about mental health issues through educational campaigns and events. It offers information about mental health resources in and around the campus community and strives to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
Advisor: Katie Seymour

Alpha Phi Omega (APO)

Alpha Phi Omega (APO), a national coed service fraternity, provides opportunities to develop leadership skills, make new friends and serve others. Nationally, the organization provides more service opportunities on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.
Advisor: Ben Erickson

BC United

BC United is a peer education and bystander education organization that addresses issues of sexual violence and substance use.
Advisor:  Katie Seymour

Bridgewater College Republicans

The Bridgewater College Republicans help promote conservative ideas on campus. We actively participate in national, state, and local Republican campaigns and work directly with Republican candidates.
Advisor: Dr. Bobbi Gentry

Habitat for Humanity (HFH)

Habitat for Humanity (HFH), BC Campus Chapter, is an ecumenical housing ministry that shares God’s love by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope throughout the world.
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Baron

Lend a Paw

Lend a Paw is an advocacy and action-oriented organization that promotes awareness about animal health and wellbeing. The group strives to instill respect for all animals and provide community service to local, animal-oriented, not-for-profit organizations. Open to all students with a heart for animals.
Advisor: Dr. Betsy Hayes

Model United Nations

Model UN engages students in open dialogue about global politics and encourages them to attend Model UN conferences.
Advisor: Dr. Brandon Marsh

Morgan’s Message

Morgan’s Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Morgan’s Message amplifies stories and resources, builds a community by and for athletes, and provides a platform for advocacy. The club aims to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and support those who feel alone.
Advisor: Gina Stephan

Student Support Foundation

The Bridgewater College Student Support Foundation is a student-run philanthropy group affiliated with the Morgridge Family Foundation. The group provides financial assistance to students, both on and off campus.
Advisors: Dr. Jamie Frueh and Ben Erickson

Alpha Chi

Alpha Chi, a national college scholarship honor society with chapters in more than 298 colleges and universities, promotes academic excellence and good character. Each year, selected Bridgewater students gain national recognition by being elected to membership. Eligible students must be active in the Philomathes Society (see description below), have a minimum GPA of 3.4 and rank in the top 10 percent of the junior or senior class.
Advisor: Dr. Stephen Baron

Alpha Psi Omega

Alpha Psi Omega (ETA Upsilon Cast) is the National Theatre Honor Society. Students who distinguish themselves in numerous areas of theatrical production may be invited to join the BC chapter—the Eta Upsilon Cast.
Advisor: Scott Cole

Lambda Pi Eta

Lambda Pi Eta is the honor society of the National Communication Association, which has more than 400 national chapters accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies. Outstanding juniors and seniors who are majoring or minoring in communication studies are eligible for election into Lambda Pi Eta.
Advisor: Benjamin Erickson

Omicron Delta Kappa

Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a national leadership honor society, recognizes students who have achieved high standards of leadership in collegiate activities. Membership in ODK is awarded to juniors or seniors who have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate exceptional leadership in at least one of these five areas: campus or community service, social or religious activities and campus government; journalism, speech and the mass media; creative and performing arts; scholarship; and athletics.
Advisor: Dr. Randall C. Young

Phi Alpha Theta

Phi Alpha Theta is a national honorary society that recognizes outstanding students of history. Open to all students regardless of major.
Advisor: Yuka Kishida

Philomathes Society

Philomathes Society encourages scholarship and recognizes students, faculty members and alumni who have achieved unusual distinction in the pursuit of knowledge. Students who have completed 30 units of academic credit with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher, have satisfactory grades in Convocation attendance and are in good standing with the College are eligible to be nominated for membership.
President: Dr. Eric McGregor

Psi Chi

Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology. Open to psychology majors and minors or neuroscience minors (minimum 9 semester hours of psychology courses) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in psychology courses. A national membership fee required.
Advisor: Dr. Alan Eby

Sigma Pi Sigma

Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Physics Honor Society, recognizes outstanding achievement in physics. Students who have completed at least 3 semester courses towards a physics major or minor with GPA of 3.4 or higher in those courses, and a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher are eligible to be nominated for membership. Membership is not restricted to physics majors.
Advisor: Dr. Deva O’Neil

Sigma Tau Delta

Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honor society, recognizes high achievement in the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing. Members must have completed three semesters of college course work, completed at least two college courses in the English discipline beyond ENG 110, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Advisor: Ashley Lauro

TriBeta (Beta Beta Beta)

TriBeta (Beta Beta Beta) is a national biological honor society represented at Bridgewater by the Nu Upsilon chapter. It emphasizes scholarship and service through research and education. Potential members must be biology majors with a 3.0 GPA in their major coursework.
Advisor: Dr. Ed Lickey

BC Dungeons and Dragons Club

BC Dungeons and Dragons Club introduces more people to the wonders of creating a world together with their friends or to find new friends to go on an adventure together. The club can be used to introduce others to D&D and garner interest for those that want to become their own Dragon Master for a new group of people to go on a campaign. Through the club, students will have the opportunity to create a community who are brought together by their interest in D&D and similar campaign games.
Advisor: Ron Alabanza

Esports Team
Compete in esports at BC! By joining the Bridgewater College Esports Team, you join a varsity program to compete nationwide in your game of expertise. Not only do you have the chance to compete in the Fall and Spring seasons, but you can grow your professional portfolio through our content and broadcast team or be a coach for one of our club teams on campus. Enjoy our state-of-the-art esports facility, attend travel events and online tournaments, and be a part of the full varsity esports experience on campus! BC Esports connects students who have a love for gaming and esports. Esports provides a space for students to compete in games that they love, show off their skills, and have fun as a community!
Coach: Tristan Supples

Book Club

Book Club promotes the love of independent reading and empowers students by reading novels where a vast community of voices are represented.
Advisor: TBD

Comitatus

Comitatus promotes the study and safe practice of the Western Martial Arts, the armed and unarmed combat arts of Medieval and Renaissance Europe and Britain (the longsword, sword and buckler, dagger, poleax and wrestling). The group is focused on 14th and 15th century German traditions—especially the teachings of Johannes Liechtenauer, grandmaster of the German school of fencing. No prior experience or equipment is necessary.
Advisor: Dr. Gavin Lawson

Cosplay Club

The Cosplay Club will give students a space to participate and be educated in the crost of cosplay, the practice of dressing up as a character from a book, movie, anime, and/or video game. Through interactions within the club, Cosplay Club members will make meaningful connections, learn valuable skills, and be a part of an established community for those who enjoy cosplay.
Advisor: Dr. Gavin Lawson

Creative Writing Club

Creative Writing Club is an opportunity for writers to do what they love the most, write! We explore the creative process through prompts and games and enjoy presentations from guest speakers.
Advisor: Dr. Sam Hamilton

Dance Club

Dance Club provides student with the opportunity to introduce students to all levels and kinds of dances. Dance Team is housed within Dance Club which performs at halftime for football games, men’s and women’s basketball, and other athletic events.
Advisor: Dr. Roslyn Vargas

Equestrian Club

Equestrian Club promotes an interest in horses and equestrian skills within the Bridgewater College community. Open to all full-time students in good academic standing at B.C. Members of the competitive equestrian team are required to participate, and all club members are encouraged to join the BC riding program.

Advisors: Whitney Showalter and Dr. Tracy Hough

Music Production Club

Music Production Club provides an environment for Bridgewater College students who are aspiring producers, musicians, and artists to gather together and learn how to produce music. We will teach students about general and advanced knowledge on techniques of digital music productions, encourage musical collaboration between members, foster an appreciation for various cultures and genres of music, plan activities and service opportunities, and support musical students during their time at Bridgewater.
Advisor: Skip Burzumato