PRE-VET CLUB (sponsored by the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences)
The Pre-Vet Club is designed to allow students interested in veterinary medicine as a career to interact with each other,
and also to provide an opportunity to gain information and experiences relevant to veterinary medicine. The club meets
every other Monday evening during the regular academic year to discuss current and upcoming activities and events as
well as to listen to and interact with guest speakers from veterinary schools and hospitals. Recent activities have included
coordination of dog shows at the Ag Arena, medical assistance at an annual competitive equine trail ride, adoption of a
wolf at a wildlife preserve, and trips to the annual American PreVeterinary Medical Association (APVMA) meeting and
nearby veterinary schools. The club maintains a display case in the front lobby of the Henning Building which lists
current and future activities as well as officer names and addresses. For more information, contact Dr. Lester Griel at
(814) 865-7696 or lcgl@psu.edu: http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/prevetclub/.
SMALL AND EXOTIC ANIMAL CLUB (SEAC)
SEAC members concern themselves with current issues of animal welfare, care, and use. The purpose of this group is to
promote the improvement of animal welfare, increase the awareness of animal use in agriculture among students of the
University and the community, and bring about enhanced animal well-being. During the semester there are bimonthly
meetings that consist of a speaker on an area of interest to the group followed by a business meeting. Some of the club's
activities include animal-assisted therapy at local nursing homes and youth centers, volunteer at T&D Cats of the World
and Centre County PAWS, sponsoring the PAWS Pet Extravaganza. The club takes trips to research facilities, zoos, and
participates in service projects. They also participate in the PSU Dance Marathon-THON. The club is open to any
student with the desire to learn about the issues facing animal welfare today. SEAC meets every other Wednesday
evening at 8:00 p.m. in 324 ASI Building. Adviser: Dr. Nancy Dreschel, 312 ASI, 814-863-4197.
PENN STATE COLLEGIATE CATTLEWOMEN CLUB
Penn State Collegiate Cattlewomen is a club available to students from any college who has an interest in cattle, both beef
and dairy. Major emphasis is placed on promotional activities, educational events, and social events that will forge a
closer bond among collegiate women with an interest in the animal industry. Important activities include the welcome
back picnic, farm and industry tours, Meat-In Day, and attendance to the National Cattleman's Beef Association Cattle
Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show, where the American National Cattlewomen hold their annual meeting.
CCW also works closely with Pennsylvania Cattlewomen in their efforts in promoting the beef industry. In order to better
endorse the beef industry, CCW will complete the Master of Beef Advocacy Program, a course that provides a chance to
improve our speaking skills and hone our public relations abilities. Cattlewomen club meetings are held the second and
fourth Thursdays of the month at 8 pm in 324 ASI. Advisers: Dr. Daniel Kniffen , 320 ASI, 814-865-7809; Mr. Ben
Williamson, 307 ASI, 814-867-4917.
PENN STATE EQUINE RESEARCH TEAM
The Penn State Equine Research Team is a club that is open to anyone with an interest in equine research. This team
presents an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain exposure to this field, as well as develop a basic understanding
of the "real world" of equine research. The meetings provide a setting for students with the same interests to engage in
informal and enlightening discussion of equine science. This club is also a great opportunity for students to learn about
graduate school opportunities here at Penn State, and across the country. Members will have the opportunity to help out
with research projects being carried out throughout the year, as well as gain hands on experience and insight into the
world of equine research. Equine Research Team meetings will be the 3
rd
Tuesday of the month at 5:45 PM in 324 ASI.
Adviser: Dr. Burt Staniar, 316 ASI, 814-865-0698; Dr. Danielle Smarsh, 315 ASI, 814-865-7810.
PENN STATE REPRODUCTION RESEARCH TEAM
The purpose of the Penn State Reproduction Research Team is to provide undergraduate students experience working
with dairy cattle, identifying signs of estrus and monitoring the health and welfare of cows. The Penn State Reproductive
Research Team’s main goal is to assist in observations of estrous behavior and general health checks of dairy cows used
for reproductive biology research. Each student will have the opportunity to interact with graduate students and
postdoctoral associates in reproductive biology at monthly meetings, learn about current research projects and why this
research is likely to benefit both agriculture and human medicine. Adviser: Dr. Joy Pate, 814-863-0558.