Up 'til Dawn is a philanthropic program designed to give students an opportunity to learn about and raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It is a year-long fundraising effort that culminates with an all night extravaganza, which keeps students “Up ’til Dawn.”
President: Nicole Ouimet Advisor: Deanna Stoube, 333-6079

GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) exists to support and enrich the academic experience and environment for all graduate programs. It organizes and promotes opportunities for professional development, networking between graduate students and businesses, mentoring to undergraduate students, and community service or political opportunities.
Advisor: Suzanne Humphrey, 333-6308

Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) Association serves MOL students through campus activities, program enhancement, communication with MOL faculty and administration, and by addressing other student needs.
Advisor: Ron Wastyn, 333-6437

Master of Social Work Student Government Association (MSW-SGA) supports interaction between program cohorts, promotes opportunities for professional development, networks between students and agencies, and provides a connection with community, university, and political resources.           
Advisor: Savvas Georgiades, 333-6492

Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) is the student part of the American OT Association that actively promotes OT, community service and social outings. SOTA has donated toys for children in Ecuador, helped at Special Olympics, provided bingo at a nursing home, set up an OT promotional display, and attended the national OT conference.
Advisor: Brenda Hughes, 333-6438

Student Physical Therapy Organization (SPTO) facilitates ways for PT students to meet and enriches their relationship with classmates and professors through professional, social, fundraising, and philanthropic activities. Members also participate in state, regional, and national conferences related to the profession.
Advisor: John Barr, 333-6404

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HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Chi is a national honor society for juniors and seniors. Membership is offered to students who are in the upper 10 percent of their class. Transfer students are eligible after completing 24 credit hours at St. Ambrose.
Advisor: Mary Waterstreet, 333-6199

Beta Beta Beta Biological Society (Tri-Beta) is an honor society for biology majors. Students must be in good standing and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in all biology course work. Students must also complete one semester of biology course work in addition to completing a year of general biology. Advisor: Kirk Kelley, 333-6182

Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society for Catholic college and university students. The Ambrose XI Chapter is a charter member. Members are selected by a faculty committee. To be considered, students must have a “B” average and participate in student activities.
Advisor: Mara Adams, 333-6420

Delta Mu Delta is a national honor society which recognizes outstanding students, both graduate and undergraduate, with a business-related major.
Advisor: Ted Woodruff, 333-6420

Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society open to qualified individuals pursuing careers in education. To qualify, students must have been admitted to education, completed 45 hours including 12 hours in education, and earned an SAU GPA of 3.25 or higher. KDP sponsors an initiation banquet, information meetings, as well as social action projects throughout the year.
Advisor: Rachel Serianz, 333-6114

Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) honor society is open to juniors and seniors. Its two fold purpose is dedication to service and leadership development.
Advisors: Jamie Wildhage, 333-6023

Phi Alpha (Theta Sigma Chapter) recognizes scholastic achievement among MSW students and faculty; encourages continued post-graduate study and research; recognizes exemplary professional service, contributions, and leadership; and furthers the empowerment goals of social work. Requires 3.75 GPA, and completion of 45 hours toward degree and Field Instruction III.
Advisor: Brenda DuBois, 333-6490

Phi Alpha Theta (Alpha Zeta Omega chapter) honors outstanding history students, explores various occupations open to history majors and allows them to gain professional experience practicing history, and sponsors speakers.
Advisor: Dan La Corte, 333-6491

Phi Eta Sigma is a national scholastic honor society whose goal is to encourage and reward high scholastic attainment. All first-year students who complete at least 12 credit hours at St. Ambrose (transfer students are normally not eligible) and attain a 3.5 GPA or better may be eligible to join.  
Advisor: Ryan Dye, 333-6210

Pi Theta Epsilon recognizes and encourages superior scholarship among occupational therapy students, and contributes to the advancement of OT through projects and continuing education. Requires 3.5 GPA, and being in the top 20 percent of class.
Advisors: Christine Urish, 333-6281

Psi Chi is the national honor society for students in psychology. Its purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of individual members, particularly in psychology. Psychology majors or minors in their junior or senior year, with minimum 3.6 GPA, are eligible. 
Advisor: Judy Correa-Kaiser, 333-6430

Triota is a nationally recognized honor society to empower college women to celebrate their voices and speak out for women's rights all across the globe.  The main focus is on service and education.  We encourage the education of women in issues concerning human rights and the need for change within our current systems to promote the equality of all persons.  Requirements for Triota include having taken six or more credits in recognized women's studies course, be of sophomore standing, have a 3.0 GPA and be willing to make a difference.                                                            Advisor: Dr. Barbara Pitz, 333-6391and Dr. Nancy Hayes, 333-6138

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AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT
AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT

“The Buzz: On Campus” is a bi-weekly newspaper produced by students of St. Ambrose for the campus community.
Advisor: Alan Sivell, 333-6224

Chamber Singers is a specialized auditioned choir which performs chamber music.
Advisor: Keith Haan, 333-6146

Chorale provides a group musical experience that gives participants training in making music for their lifetime. The group performs for audiences on campus, in the community, and on tour.
Advisor: Keith Haan, 333-6146

Jazz Band  is for musicians interested in playing rock and jazz music with an emphasis on improvisation. Majors and non-majors must audition for membership.

KALA University Radio broadcasts to the campus and Quad Cities on 88.5 and 105.5 FM. KALA needs disc jockeys, copywriters and production assistants.
Advisor: Dave Baker, 333-6219

Music Ministry students promote, through music, the spiritual growth of the SAU community, both on and off campus. They provide the music for Sunday and daily liturgical celebrations. It is open to all students.
Advisor: Debbie Sanborne, 333-6073

“Quercus” publishes a creative arts journal presenting visual art and creative writing by Ambrose students, faculty, staff and alumni. Quercus includes paintings, drawings, photography, poetry, fiction and other creative work.
Advisor: Carl Herzig, 333-6176

STAMVOJA vocal jazz group performs in concert for the community and at university events. Its repertoire includes hip, be-bop and accapella arrangements.
Advisor: Marti Dunn-Hall, 333-6147

TV-11 Television Station has a 24-hour channel on the community cable system. TV-11 carries educational, international, Catholic, public service, news and sports programming, and produces a range of local programs. All students are invited to participate in the productions.
Advisor: Duke Schneider, 333-6223  

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