This week we talked with the presidents of each Special Interest Greek organization to learn more about them and their organizations!
Name: Ashley McKernan
Year: Senior
Major: Forensic Science with a concentration in chemistry
Other involvement on campus: Victimology club, American Chemical Society
Her Campus: What do you hope to accomplish after college?
Ashley: Stay in New Haven, go to grad school, here at UNH, and become a forensic technician.
HC: What has been your most impacting moment on campus?
Ashley: Founding then recruiting for Alpha Sigma Kappa, and seeing the organization come together.
Organization: Alpha Sigma Kappa
Colors: Royal blue, white, silver
Mascot: Lioness
HC: What is Alpha Sigma Kappa?
Ashley: Alpha Sigma Kappa is a social sorority that only accepts women of STEM sciences, empowering women in sciences giving overall friendship.
HC: What is Alpha Sigma Kappa’s philanthropy?
Ashley: DonorsChoose.org, and fundraising for any school in need of supplies or support.
HC: Anything else about Alpha Sigma Kappa you would like the readers to know?
Ashley: Everyone in it is genuine. Alpha Sigma Kappa broke off from a fraternity of engineers, and was founded by sisters of the triangle to form Alpha Sigma Kappa.
Name: Sebika Mazumdar
Year: Senior
Major: Criminal Justice with a concentration in international justice and security, Political Science, and a minor in Arabic.
Her Campus: What else are you involved with on campus?
Sebika: ROTC, Resident assistant, martial arts club.
HC: What motivation did you have for joining ROTC?
Sebika: I always wanted to be in the military since I saw 9/11 happen, and it is a really good program.
Organization: Alpha Phi Omega
Colors: Royal Blue, Old Glory Gold
Mascot: Golden Eagle
HC: What is Alpha Phi Omega?
Sebika: Alpha Phi Omega is a National co-ed service based organization. It develops leaders through community service. I love it for the service, history, and values behind it.
HC: What is your philanthropy?
Sebika: Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and The Boys and Girls Club, both of which encourage varied service projects.
HC: Anything else about Alpha Phi Omega you would like our readers to know?
Sebika: It’s a great group of people. It was started by Neil Patrick Harris, and is run by volunteers nationally.