CMU Biology Department

Beta Beta Beta (National Biology Honor Society)

President: Jessica Julias
Address: Brooks Hall 217, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Phone: (810) 625-9046
Email: tribetacmu@yahoo.com
Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 7pm in Brooks 201
Advisor(s): Dr. Jennifer Schisa, Biology Department

Description: Students that seek a career in biology and want to promote research as well as to help students develop their interests in the Biological Sciences.

Conservation Club - At this time, the Conservation Club is not active

Advisor(s): Dr. Scott McNaught

Description: The primary focus of the organization has been to promote the efficient utilization of our natural resources by educating students and encouraging public awareness. Current campus involvement has centered on development of a strong recycling program and the establishment of a "natural" university woodlot. Several planned environmental outings and seminars are organized by the club during the academic year.

Fisheries Club

President: Paul Atwood
Address: Box 164 Bovee UC, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone: 989-774-2732
Email: atwwo1pm@cmich.edu
Meeting Time/Place: 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:00pm in Brooks 148
Advisor(s): Dr. Tracy Galarowicz

Description: We provide fisheries related experience to students of all majors, help to establish professional contacts, better prepare future professionals, and foster campus and community awareness of fisheries related issues and research projects.

The CMU Fisheries Club meets biweekly to discuss current issues in fisheries and aquatic ecology. Activities include workshops, lectures, presentations for local schools, and field trips. The goals of the organization are to expose students to different aspects of fisheries ecology and allow students to gain experience and explore career opportunities.

Pre-Medicine and Osteopathic Society

President: Kevin Storai
Address Box: 068 Bovee UC, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48859
Phone: 231-740-2264
Email: medical@cmich.edu
Web Page: http://www.geocities.com/cmu_premed
Meeting Time/Place: Alternating Tuesdays, 7pm, Brooks 176
Advisor(s): Dr. Fred McCorkle

Description: The Pre-Medicine and Osteopathic Society aims to help its members fulfill the requirements for entry into medical school or any other health graduate schools.

Pre-Veterinary Club

President: Jenny Gubler
Address: Box 050 Bovee UC, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: prevet_central@hotmail.com
Website: www.rso.cmich.edu/prevet
Meeting Time/Place: Tuesday at 5:30, DOW 179
Advisor(s): Dr. Elizabeth Alm and Dr. Greg Colores

Description: The Pre-Veterinary Club has several goals. Our purposes include preparing our members for a future in veterinary medicine and to gain exposure to profession. We intend for members to work together with people of the same or similar goals or interests. We wish to increase campus involvement with animals and to offer more opportunities for the public to get involved with animal welfare. Throughout the years, we aim to explore veterinary medicine and promote animal awareness.

Student Association for Microbiology

President: Michael Pressler
Address: Biology Dept. Brooks Hall, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859
Phone: Contact by email
Email: microclub@hotmail.com
Website: In Progress
Meeting Time/Place: Biweekly (email for information)
Advisor(s): Dr. Greg Colores & Dr. Elizabeth Alm

Description: The Student Association for Microbiology was formed as a way for microbiology students in the biology department at CMU to get to know one another better and promote communication among the microbiology students. The goals of the Student Association for Microbiology (SAM) are to promote research and education for undergraduates and graduates in microbiology related fields at CMU.

The Wildlife Society

President: Clay Wilton
Address: 181 Brooks Hall, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Phone: 989-774-2484
Email: cmutws@hotmail.com
web site address: www.cst.cmich.edu/org/tws/index.htm
Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays at 6 pm in DOW 170
Advisor(s):Dr. Tom Gehring

Description: The CMU Student Chapter of Wildlife Society meets weekly to discuss Chapter business and to hear presentations by wildlife professionals. The organization is dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. The organization is committed to the conservation of diversity and the responsible use of wildlife resources for the benefit of society. The organization meets these objectives through education, public outreach, and student research. Examples of anticipated student research include: Veits & Neithercut Woods Deer Project and Wolf Track Survey Project.

Microscopy Student Association

President: Cassandra Hawkins
Address: 217 Brooks Hall, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Phone: 517-303-0128
Email: hawki1cm@cmich.edu
Meeting Time/Place: 8 p.m every third Thursday, check the bulletin board (by the Microbiology Lab)on the first floor for dates
Advisor: Dr. Joanne Dannenhoffer

Description: The Microscopy Student Association meets intermittently throughout the semester to discuss career paths, hear from professionals in the microscopy field, and to work together to develop social and professional relationships. The goal of the MSA is to explore techniques and research in the microscopy field, to further professional development, and to develop relationships with professionals in microscopy fields. The association meets these goals through student research, seminars, and collaborative work efforts between individuals with the same interests.

The Mt. Pleasant community

Has active chapters of the National Audubon Society and the Sierra Club, both of which work closely with members of the Biology Department.