College is what you make of it.

Get involved, and you'll find that your college experience is much more rewarding.

Sharing experiences with people of similar interests can be very rewarding, especially when your colleagues are your classmates. At La Roche College, we have more than 30 student organizations tailored to many interests - everything from nursing, chemistry and graphic design to skiing. Our Student Government Association (SGA) and the La Roche Courier, the student newspaper, give students a voice on campus.

CLICK HERE to download a Clubs and Organizations Handbook (PDF)

To learn more about an individual organization, choose from the menu below.

Academic and Professional Clubs:
AITP:LRC Association of Technology Professionals |American Marketing Association | American Society of Interior Designers |American Criminal Justice Association | Kappa Delta Epsilon | PRAXIS | Student Accounting Association| Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society & The Science Club| Zeta Alpha Pi

Media Groups:
The Electric Bean (ELRC) | The La Roche Courier

Multicultural/International Groups:
Mosaic

Special Interest Groups:
History Club & Political Science Club | Italian Club | La Roche Activities Forum (LAF) | La Roche Conservation Club | Residence Hall Association | STAND

Sports/Recreation Clubs:
La Roche College Soccer Club "International Gladiators"| La Roche Ping Pong Club |
La Roche Roller Hockey Club

Campus Sponsored Programs:
Campus Ministry | Coalition for Christian Outreach | Community Service | Counseling Services | Orientation Leaders

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Academic/Professional Groups:

Advisor: Bob Mitchell robert.mitchell@laroche.edu
Student: Joe McDermott mcdermj2@laroche.edu

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American Marketing Association: This association is designed to give its members an avenue to actively participate and develop experience in the marketing realm of Pittsburgh and beyond. The American Marketing Association helps its members enrich their education by giving them a chance to gain hand on experience working with professional AMA members and business leaders. This association provides the prestige and recognition allowing our members to increase their own market potential, maximizing their career opportunities.

Advisor: Mike Fetchko mfetchko@aol.com
Student: Dan Hass dannyhass@gmail.com

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American Society of Interior Designers (ASID): Provides professional connections to interior design students and offers programs that will familiarize students with the design market while keeping in contact with interior design professionals and broadening its members design knowledge through the professionals. ASID encourages excellence in the practice of interior design, assists its members to professionally serve the public, demonstrate the value of the profession and work for a favorable environment for the practice of interior design.

Advisor: Nicole Bleak-Kreidler nicole.kreidler@laroche.edu
Student: Ashley Martin martina2@laroche.edu

Association of Information Technology Professionals - LRC Chapter (AITP): AITP offers opportunities for Information Technology leadership and education partnerships with industry, governments and academic professionals. This group creates a learning environment for those students interested in pursuing a career with computers.

Advisor: Leona Whiteman leona.whiteman@laroche.edu
Student: Ernesto Nguema nguemae1@aim.com

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Kappa Delta Epsilon: KDE Recognizes the preparation to enter the teaching profession and those actively engaged in teaching or related professions. We emphasize teaching as a profession and as a way of living. We fundraise, volunteer and tutor, al with the teaching purpose in mind. Open to all education majors with a 3.0 major.

Advisor: Fran Sabo sabof1@laroche.edu
Student: Kristen Garrett kristen.garrett@laroche.edu

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Advisor: Rich Helfrich helfrir1@laroche.edu
Student: Bob Bachtel bachter1@laroche.edu

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Student Accounting Association: Provides members with an exposure to different activities that prepare them for the business world, specifically the accounting field.

Advisor: Shelia Mueller sheila.muller@laroche.edu
Student: Jessica Kaiser jessica.kaiser@laroche.edu

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Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society & Science Club: Open to all students with an interest in science. The American Chemical Society is for chemistry majors t o provide students with an appreciation for science and to enrich their academic studies. The American Chemical Society provides an opportunity to foster professional spirit and to become better acquainted with the field of chemistry.

Advisor: Don Fujito fujitod1@laroche.edu
Student: Danielle Peirish danielle.peirish@laroche.edu

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Zeta Alpha Pi: Promotes the education of science among the women of La Roche College and develops the sorority's members as individual and leaders with the support of fellow members.

Advisor: Roberta Hartman roberta.hartman@laroche.edu
Student: Amanda Daugherty amanda.daugherty@laroche.edu

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Media Groups

The Electric Bean (ELRC): This group services the student body and beyond with quality radio programming and we media while building community within the campus and local areas.

Advisor: Jeff Ritter ritterj1@laroche.edu
Student: Alex Bard alexbard57@gmail.com

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The La Roche Courier: A must for students interested in writing, editing, layout and photography. The student newspaper is published every month and is a vehicle for students to express themselves. The staff meets bi-weekly and accepts articles and letters from contributing writers.

Advisor: Ed Stankowski stankoe1@laroche.edu
Student: Marta Sauret sauretm1@laroche.edu

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Multicultral/International Groups:

Mosaic: This organization creates a forum for cultural experiences on and off campus. It allows students to implement their own ideas for cultural events and allows for discussion of cultural activities happening in the La Roche College community.

Advisor: David Day david.day@laroche.edu
Student: Christina Ball been_bossy330@yahoo.com

Special Interest Groups:

History & Political Science Club: Open to anyone with an interest in history, this club fosters a growing knowledge and appreciation of the world, U.S. , and local history of the La Roche community through various social activities. The history club explores the diversity of the La Roche international community by coming together and sharing our diverse culture for a better understanding of world history.

Advisor: Aref Hassan aref.hassan@laroche.edu
Student : Nick Sauer Nicholas.sauer@laroche.edu

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Italian Club: This organization strives to bring Italian traditions to the college. The purpose is to give all people, Italian or not, a taste of what it means to be Italian through food, music, festivities and culture.

Advisor: Jim Neutrelle james.neutrelle@laroche.edu
Student: Phil DiRenzo philip.direnzo@laroche.edu

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La Roche Activities Forum (LAF): All students are welcome to join this group to plan and implement a diverse activities schedule for the college. Events include dances, trips, comedy nights, entertainment in the Pittsburgh area and social events. This group meets bi-weekly in Student Life/College Activities.

Advisor: Katie Motycki katie.motycki@laroche.edu
Student: Cristina Zacchia cristina.zacchia@laroche.edu

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La Roche Conservation Club: This group provides opportunities for the local community to learn about and become interested in conservation activities, such as hunting, fishing, camping, tree plantings, trash cleanups, etc. Open to all La Roche students.

Advisor: Ed Stankowski stankoe1@laroche.edu
Student: Brandon Hassett hassetb1@laroche.edu

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Residence Hall Association: To increase awareness of the needs and concerns of the Resident students on the La Roche College Campus and to provide them with programming and a united resident community!

Advisor: Anne Lahoda anne.lahoda@laroche.edu
Student: Eva Ciccotelli eva.ciccotelli@laroche.edu

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STAND: As a student anti-genocide coalition, La Roche STAND strives to educate the entire La Roche Community on the issue of ongoing and former genocides. STAND also aims to raise funds to help victims of genocides.

Advisor: Mary Anne McCarthy maryanne.mccarthy@laroche.edu
Student: Josh Litvik joshua.litvik@laroche.edu

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Sports/Recreation Clubs:

La Roche College Soccer Club "International Gladiators": This group is for people who are interested in soccer. Members of this group play weekly pick-up games, go to soccer matches and provide social events for members.

Advisor: David Day david.day@laroche.edu
Student: Massimo Lista listam1@laroche.edu

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La Roche Ping Pong Club : This organization is for any student that has an interest in table tennis. Tournaments are held monthly for competitive purposes. All are welcome.

Advisor: Katie Motycki katie.motycki@laroche.edu
Student: Sam Flori sam.flori@laroche.edu

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La Roche Roller Hockey Club: This group is open to any student with an interest in Hockey. Members participate in a Pittsburgh-wide Roller Hockey League.

Advisor: Katie Motycki katie.motycki@laroche.edu
Student: Stelio Montini stelio.montini@laroche.edu

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Campus Sponsored Programs:

Campus Ministry: All are welcome to join t his council which is designed to give students the opportunity to initiate activities and assist with programs of the Campus Ministry Office.

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Coalition for Christian Outreach: The Coalition for Christian Outreach is a college ministry that works cooperatively with colleges, universities and churches to help them guide students through these critical years of their lives. As a campus ministry organization, the CCO takes seriously the nature of education, students and student life, and the particular relationship of each of these to the Christian faith. The CCO is committed to helping students understand the Lordship of Christ in their lives, especially in the development of a Christian worldview.

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Community Service: All are welcome to become involved in this group to promote awareness amongst the student body about the need for community service. Their goal is to bring about positive chance in society through volunteering for numerous programs.

Advisor:Sr. Elena Almendarez elena.almendarez@laroche.edu

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Counseling Services: La Roche College Counseling Services are tailored to address a variety of situations. The College offers individual counseling, workshops and seminars designed to deal with the life issues of adolescents and adults. Workshops, therapy and support groups are offered through the Counseling Office at identified locations on campus. Counseling sessions are confidential and services are free to all La Roche students. The Counseling Service staff works with students to help make their lives more manageable and meaningful. Counseling service is also available for any student, resident or commuter, who wishes to speak confidentially with a therapist about any type of issue or problem. Counseling services are available during the fall and spring terms Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 and during the summer term Thursdays by appointment.

Contact: Don Treser treserd1@laroche.edu

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Orientation Leaders: Welcome and assist new students to La Roche College by assisting with Orientation and Welcome Days. All students are welcome to apply to be orientation leaders. In early spring, fliers advertise the application process.

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