Briarcliffe College Clubs & Organizations
Briarcliffe College offers many clubs, organizations and activities at the Patchogue Campus as well as Greek Letter organizations at the Bethpage campus. All clubs authorized by the College are chartered through the SGA. Procedures may be found in the Student Handbook.
Please feel free to inquire about and participate in any of the following:
Bethpage Campus Clubs & Organizations:
Criminal Justice Club:
The CJ Club presents interesting programs and projects in the areas of crime and criminal investigation. We regularly entertain guest speakers and offer such activities as crime scene evaluations, reenactments of trials and trips. If you want to learn more about Criminal Justice, please feel free to join us.
President: Georgette Dennis - g.dennis6@my.bcbeth.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: Nicholas Pasquarello - npasquarello@bcl.edu
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Gaming Guild:
Once known as the “Tech Club,” the Gaming Guild takes the world of technology to a new level by , exploring video games, gaming systems and new electronics on the market. Different events held are Dance-Dance Revolution day, Guitar Hero day and different trips to gaming and technology conventions.
President: Rafael Martin - Rafael.martin@my.bcbeth.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: John Pierce - jpierce@bcl.edu
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Future Business Leaders of America: Phi Lambda Beta
Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business-related fields. Our Goal is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
The club’s activities have included participation in the N.Y. State Leadership Conference and Competition. Winners on the state level are invited to compete at the National Leadership Conference. In the first two years, students have competed at the 2006 NLC in Nashville, TN and the 2007 NLC in Chicago, IL.
Other activities include competing in the Stock Market Game sponsored by the Security Industry Association. Winners may attend an honorary luncheon and receive cash prizes, a trophy, and banner for the school.
President: Ourania Kalouris - ourania.kalouris@my.bcbeth.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: James Burke & Joseph Achtziger - jachtziger@bcl.edu
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Fraternities and Sororities
All Greek Letter Organizations are founded on different philanthropic principles. It is suggested that students take time and get to know members of organizations that interest them before considering membership. You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be considered for membership.
Fraternities
Pi Omega Sigma Fraternity Inc
Advisor: James Gruttadauria - jgruttadauria@bcl.edu
Kappa Chi Phi Fraternity Inc
Advisor: Stephanie Grant - sgrant@bcl.edu
Sororities
Pi Omega Beta Sorority Inc
Advisor: Jacqueline Naughton - jnaughton@bcl.edu
Sigma Chi Phi Sorority Inc
Advisor: Hoober Zulaga - hzulaga@bcl.edu
Nu Phi Beta Sorority Inc
Advisor: Charod Howard - choward@bcl.edu
Co-Ed Organizations
Di Gamma Omega Xi
Advisor: Barbara Hagin - bhagin@bcl.edu
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Patchogue Campus Clubs & Organizations:
Accounting/Finance Club:
The Finance Club is for those interested in money! The club welcomes students interested in accounting, business, investment planning, and finance. The club plans to invite guest speakers to campus who may advise us on how to start and run a business, tips on how to invest money, and inform us about possible career opportunities.
President: William Huether w.huether@my.bcpat.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: Maria Jacinto - mjacinto@bcl.edu
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Christian Club:
The Christian Club is a gathering of people who read, share, and discuss the Bible as a historical document. The Club usually conducts a monthly fundraiser for the Lighthouse Mission in Patchogue and a Christian club member trip each semester. If you already follow a spiritual path or want to learn more, feel free to ask questions or join one of the meetings.
President: Brianne Wakefield – brianne.mccutheon@my.bcpat.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: Victor Petrigliano - vpetrigliano@bcl.edu
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Computer Club:
The Computer Club is a gathering of students utilizing the knowledge learned from the classroom and then working to take these experiences to a whole new level. By assisting other clubs with their technology needs, we hope to gain hands on experience that may enhance our skill levels. Together we can help each other develop our career goals so we may succeed in the Information Technology field.
President: Charles Bifulco - charles.bifulco@my.bcpat.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: David Grik - dgrik@bcl.edu"
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Criminal Justice Club:
The CJ Club presents interesting programs and projects in the areas of crime and criminal investigation. We regularly entertain guest speakers and offer such activities as crime scene evaluations, reenactments of trials, and trips. If you want to learn more about Criminal Justice, please
President: Ashley Silva – a.silva31@my.bcpat.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: Victor Petrigliano – vpetrigliano@bcl.edu
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Dance Club:
Do you like to dance? Well if you love the sound of Reggae and Hip Hop and you like to move your feet to the beat then this Club is for you. Make sure you find our beat in the Dance Club!
Advisor: Christy Law – claw@bcl.edu
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Design Club:
The Design Club of Briarcliffe College exists to help mold the minds and creativity of our talented artists. The club will not only help the students creatively but also prepare them for a career within the design field. The Design Club will go beyond the classroom lesson plans and focus on community and collaborative projects, fundraising ideas and school events. The goal of the club is to broaden the scope of the work created by Briarcliffe design students.
President: Herbert Wahlsteen - herbert.wahlsteen@my.bcpat.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: Michael Mastermaker - mmastermaker@bcl.edu
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Future Business Leaders of America:
Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business-related fields. Our Goal is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
The club’s activities have included participation in the N.Y. State Leadership Conference and Competition. Winners on the state level are invited to compete at the National Leadership Conference. In the first two years, students have competed at the 2006 NLC in Nashville, TN and the 2007 NLC in Chicago, IL.
Other activities include competing in the Stock Market Game sponsored by the Security Industry> Association. Winners may attend an honorary luncheon and receive cash prizes, a trophy and banner for the school.
President: Robert Huether - huether@my.bcpat.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: Catherine Tyrie – ctyrie@bcl.edu
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Literary Magazine:
Publications of Briarcliffe’s Students’ poems, short stories and art work to be distributed to students, staff and faculty
Advisor: Brianna Morgan - bmorgan@bcl.edu
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Military Service Club:
In the Military Service Club, our main objective is to bring the experience of The NJROTC, AJROTC, AFJROTC, MJROTC and civil air patrol to the campus. Each club member is given the opportunity to explore the branches of service and learn the basics of the military environment in an effort to assist them in determining whether this experience could be a part of his or her career path. By performing community service, participating in club activities and being recognized for academic and personal achievement, club members may acquire valuable life lessons that could assist in positioning them in good stead for the future.
President: Steven Mitchell – s.mitchell25@my.bcpat.briarcliffe.edu
Advisor: David Naylor – dnaylor@bcl.edu
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At Briarcliffe College, help is never far away, so please feel free to contact us at any time to learn more about our school and programs or to apply for admission. Please note that not all programs are available at all locations.