Belmont Abbey College

The Belmont Abbey Cheerleaders have been a visual part of the Abbey for many years. The Cheerleading squad is open both men and women, and is a great way to get involved in the spirit of BAC. The squad cheers at all home games for the Men's and Women's Basketball team and participates in other events, such as, Homecoming and Kick-Off pep-rallies. For more information on becoming part of the Belmont Abbey Cheerleaders, please e-mail the squad at cheerleading@bac.edu. Student Contact: kelseyrteague@abbey.bac.edu

Agora is the title of Belmont Abbey College's student literary magazine, published yearly during spring semester. A call for submissions of poetry, short fiction, essays, graphic art, and photography goes out yearly to students and faculty, and a student board of editors decides what works will be published. Prizes are also awarded for the best submission in the categories of written work (poetry, stories, and essays) and art (graphic art, computer art, and photography). Advisor Contact: RebeccaMunro@bac.edu

Alpha Sigma Pi was founded at Belmont Abbey College in the spring of 1988. It is a social / service sorority that is also involved in many events campus wide. Alpha Sigma Pi holds two parties a year, the Winter Formal in December and the Seventies Party in the spring. The sisters also co-sponsor two blood drives a year with the help of the American Red Cross. Alpha Sigma Pi is one of two sororities on campus that maintains a close relationship with their brothers the Sigma Alphas. Above all else, Alpha Sigma Pi cherishes a strong tradition and an even stronger sisterhood that has contributed to keeping them active at Belmont Abbey for over a decade. We are always eager to find young women to share in the memories, service and sisterhood that Alpha Sigma Pi has to offer. Student Contact: kaitlynmroletter@abbey.bac.edu

The Art Club is a great opportunity to grow in your appreciation of all forms of art. Occasional art classes, meetings and special events will ensure that your love for art will only deepen with your involvement in this club. Advisor Contact: cathycomeau@bac.edu

Student Contact: meaganmgitchell@abbey.bac.edu

What a great opportunity to brush up on your improv skills and learn some new ones! At least one improv show a month keeps the student body involved and on the edge of their seats. Workshops, exercises and regular meetings make sure that your improv skills are sharp and growing. Student Contact: bridgettesconboy@abbey.bac.edu

Like bowling? Want to play on a regular basis with Belmont Abbey students and take part in an occasional tournament? Contact us for this exciting club! Student Contact: thomasmkarcher@abbey.bac.edu

Student Contact: michaelabecker@abbey.bac.edu

The Campus Activities Board is a hard-working student organization committed to providing innovative and exciting programs for its students. CAB regularly sponsors social weekends, dances, comedians, musical performers, coffeehouse performances, lectures, and other special events. These programs are open to all members of the Belmont Abbey community. Student Contact: viennalgagliardi@abbey.bac.edu

The Belmont Abbey College Chess Club meets weekly on campus to play chess. The club is open to all members of the college community. We also sponsor an annual Fall Tournament and promote interest in chess in the college community. Student Contact: danielekorycki@abbey.bac.edu

Honor society for student athletes/ Must be a junior or senior, Varsity athlete and a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above. Advisor Contact: juliabeeman@bac.edu

To promote republican values on campus through service, promotion and other initiatives. Student Contact: Nicholas.haywood@abbeygop.com

Crusaders for Life is Belmont Abbey College's pro-life group. Each year we organize a group of faculty, staff, monks and students to attend the March 4 Life in Washington in January. This past year we brought in Serrin Foster from the organization Feminists for Life. She spoke to the community on ways to proactively provide women with alternatives to abortion. We continue to work with Room at the Inn in Charlotte on issues surrounding support for pregnant women. We also collaborate with the student Social Justice group on issues around the Death Penalty. Advisor Contact: patrickford@bac.edu

The purpose of this organization is to establish a prestigious minority sorority that encourages the high standards of being presumptuous phenomenal woman, education, moral integrity and excellence throughout the community starting with the campus of Belmont Abbey College. The Delta Psi Theta sisterhood is dedicated in helping the community through their service projects. Student Contact: ashleyfmiller@abbey.bac.edu

To compare and contrast different views on politics, theology and philosophy. Student Contact: robertjwilson@abbey.bac.edu

Formerly known as Delta Chi Zeta, the newly national Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority has brought leadership and service to Belmont Abbey Greek Life. ESA offers members the assistance and support to succeed confidently and impact the world in a positive way. Its main purpose is to inspire leadership and service by bringing people together. The chapter is dedicated to academic excellence as well as uniting women in bonds of friendship and sisterhood. Student Contact: steffanylstanic@abbey.bac.edu

Faithful Daughters Household is an organization of women who have the goal of creating a strong community of friendship centered around faith and fun, enriching activities. Student Contact: carolinaeweaklandwarden@abbey.bac.edu

Serves as a governing body for Greek like at Belmont Abbey College. Advisor Contact: cathycomeau@bac.edu

The Green Team promotes recycling and green awareness as well as enacting service to Belmont Abbey College and the surrounding area for the purpose of a cleaner earth. Advisor Contact: janerussell@bac.edu

The purpose of the International Club is to promote cultural awareness and live out the Benedictine charism of hospitality. We want to promote cultural awareness through educational and social events that demonstrate the rich diversity of our college community and the world in which we live. As a Benedictine institution, we strive to live out the charism of hospitality by welcoming and embracing the people from other countries and cultures of our world. In particular, we desire that Belmont Abbey College be recognized as an internationally-friendly campus, where all feel at home. Student Contact: sandralstjohn@abbeybac.edu

To bring people into our brotherhood in order to make them better men through service, fellowship, leadership and scholarship initiatives. Student Contact: andrewsbecker@abbey.bac.edu

Promote an interest in mathematics on campus and provide opportunities for students to explore and enjoy mathematical events. Student Contact: danielekorycki@abbey.bac.edu

To provide resources to veterans who are students, their families and the families of active duty members, JROTC students, ROTC and direct commission students and to civilians simply interested in supporting military efforts. Advisor Contact: thomasturner@bac.edu

To provide volunteer opportunities, knowledge and useful information in the motorsports industry. Student Contact: bradleyjcarpenter@abbey.bac.edu

The outdoor adventure club provides opportunities for Abbey student to get outside and take in the great outdoors! Periodic hiking and camping trips ensure led by the club are a great way to see the beauty of North Carolina! Advisor Contact: annemichaud@bac.edu

The Psychology club is an academic organization composed of psychology majors and other students interested in the discipline. The goal of the club is to increase understanding of the field, facilitate interaction among students and enrich students' academic experiences at Belmont Abbey College. Student Contact: allisonmbourguet@abbey.bac.edu

"Spirit healthy, body healthy" is a concept that was revered by the Ancient Greeks. Today, Sigma Alpha strives to embody this philosophy for every member of the Fraternity. We want each individual who joins Sigma Alpha Fraternity to become a "Balanced Man". A Balanced Man is not average or mediocre. He is one who excels in every facet of life. He is a leader, committed to helping others and guiding the way to a better world. He is a scholar, who recognizes the importance of academic excellence for success. He is an athlete who understands that physical activity develops a man's potential. And finally, a Balanced Man is a gentleman, who has concern and care for others, whether in an academic or social setting. If you are interested in the Balanced Man concept - "Spirit Healthy, Body Healthy" - you should get to know Sigma Alpha. Student Contact: martincaucoin@abbey.bac.edu

SGA serves as a liaison between students and faculty and serves to assist the college community. Student Contact: rithivongdemonteiro@abbey.bac.edu

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) of Belmont Abbey College is comprised of a dynamic group of student-athletes who graciously volunteer their time, effort, and enthusiasm to a number of causes. A few of the SAAC activities include: building a sense of community within the athetics program involving all teams, soliciting student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation, promoting communication between athletic administration and student-athletes, and organizing community involvement efforts. The SAAC committee is an avid supporter of the "Make-A-Wish Foundation" and is near the top of the Conference Carolinas in the fundraising competition. In addition to its traditional activities, this year's committee has established the energetic "Red Sea Club," as well as the Student-Athlete of the Month recognition. The SAAC is in a sense, the student-athletes' unified voice. Advisor Contact: alibahr@bac.edu

The Abbey Players produce six main stage shows during a season, relying on the talents of students, faculty, staff and members of the local community. Advisor Contact: jillbloede@bac.edu

The Crusader is the student newspaper of Belmont Abbey College. The newspaper welcomes all students, faculty and staff to submit an article for each issue. Check us out on the web: www.thecrusaderonline.com Student Contact: anthonygwyatt@abbey.bac.edu

The purpose of Tau Kappa Delta Sorority is to promote the ethical, cultural and social development of its members. Its purpose shall also be to grow not only socially, but also in friendship as well as sisterhood

Student Contact: theresadonahue@abbey.bac.edu