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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at New Haven chapter.

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.  

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Hi! My name is Caitlin Duncan. I'm from Enfield, CT, and a senior at University of New Haven. I am the Co-Founder and Campus Correspondent for Her Campus New Haven. I am also a Founding Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Theta Omega chapter. In my free time, I can be found singing Taylor Swift, reading, or cuddling with my dogs, Paisley and Mandy. Feel free to contact me at caitduncan@hercampus.com! HCXO!