An important part of the undergraduate experience is participation in student organizations. In Biology, we have the Biology Club, Pre-Med Club, Pre-Vet Club, and Beta-Beta-Beta. Read about them below and get involved.
Biology Club
The Biology Club is a social and service organization whose goals are to bring together students with a common interest in biology to foster fellowship through a variety of activities. Typical activities include bi-weekly meetings, guest speakers, movies, local service projects, picnics, and educational excursions.
This dynamic organization welcomes all undergraduate and graduate students. See the poster board on second floor stairwell for information on meeting days and times and dues.
e-mail the Biology Club for more information
Pre-Med Club
Pre-med students at Pitt State have many opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community with health related volunteer projects. Pre-med students from Pitt State are contributing to the community through the Pre-Med Club. Many members of the Pre-med Club volunteer several hours of their time one night a week at a clinic for indigent people. This free clinic offers valuable experience for the students who volunteer their time and it also allows them to get to know area doctors, and nurses.
Your academic advisors are very important to the success of your college career. They are the people many pre-med students turn to for letters of recommendation. They know how the medical school application process works and they can help guide you successfully through the applications and interviews. One important thing to remember: get to know your advisor and once you get acquainted with him/her, continue to keep in touch with them. Your advisor may have access to job opportunities or other information which could be used to your advantage.
e-mail the Pre-Med Club for more information
Pre-Vet Club
The PSU Pre-Vet Club aims to unite and promote the success of future veterinary professionals, regardless of their undergraduate major. Service projects, fundraisers, trips, vet school visits, educational and social events are planned throughout the year. Additional events such as the “Pets and People Parade” and the “Children’s Stuffed Animal Clinic” are designed to contribute to the community, bringing animal lovers throughout campus and the entire community together. The Pre-Vet Club is dedicated to preparing students for all aspects of their transition to veterinary school from their first day at PSU to their acceptance.
e-mail the Pre-Vet Club for more information
GAMMA PSI CHAPTER Beta Beta Beta
Gamma Psi Chapter inducts new members each Fall and Spring. A requirement of membership is that each new member prepare a short research paper for presentation at a regular chapter meeting.
The Gamma Psi Chapter of Beta Beta Beta was installed at Pittsburg State University on February 24, 1960, with charter membership of ten faculty and twenty students. Many of the students have gone on to earn advanced degrees and professional positions. Of the charter faculty, Dr. J. C. Johnson, Dr. H. A. Hays, although retired, are still on campus. Dr. Leland Keller passed away in March 2001. Other faculty have joined as they have come to the University, and have provided much support to the student members, including direction of research projects conducted by chapter members. Dr. Johnson was the original faculty advisor, later assisted for many years by Dr. Hays and, since 1978, by Dr. J. T. Dawson, who is the present advisor. Dr. Hays served as District Director, and Dr. Johnson as Regional Vice President and National President of Beta Beta Beta.
Each year Gamma Psi Chapter sponsors its own Lemanski Award, given to the student at Pittsburg State University who has best met stipulated criteria of excellence in the biological sciences at the University. Originally called the Tri-Beta Honorary Award, it was renamed in memory of Tonya Hapgood Lemanski, a beloved early chapter member. Recent recipients include Brad Word, Nancy Brooker, Pam Harrison, Stephanie Shear, David Li, Sarah Johnson, and Darren Ryder.