Clubs & Societies
Actuarial Club
Purpose and Mission
The purpose of the Liberty University Actuarial Club is to offer guidance and assistance to students interested in pursuing the actuarial profession. The primary mission of the Liberty University Actuarial Club is to best equip actuarial students for their professional careers as an actuary. The club will serve as a support group for students preparing for actuarial exams as well as a channel of communication for recruiters to reach prospective employees.
Contact Information
- Department of Mathematics: math@liberty.edu
- Dr. David Schweitzer, Faculty Advisor
- Ben Erickson, President
Astronomy Club/Liberty University Astronomical Society
Purpose and Mission
The Liberty University Astronomical Society strives to understand more about creation around us. It is a place for anyone interested in astronomy or the cosmos to meet and discuss topics with others who share this same interest. Anyone is welcome to join, and members will have access to the LU Astronomical Observatory’s telescopes and astrophotography equipment during meetings.
Meetings are Tuesday nights at the Observatory, weather permitting.
Check out the LU Astronomical Observatory Facebook page for an observatory schedule of events, weather-related closings, and spectacular astrophotography.
Visit the Observatory webpage for additional information.
Contact Information
- Department of Mathematics: math@liberty.edu
- Mr. Timothy Marshall, Faculty Advisor
Math Club
Purpose and Mission
Math Club is a student-run club that organizes social and academic events to promote camaraderie among STEM majors and their interest in mathematics. Recent club events include hiking/kayaking trips, bowling/game nights, graduate school preparedness discussions, and advanced math lectures by internal and external faculty. The Math Club works closely with Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society.
Contact Information
- Department of Mathematics: math@liberty.edu
- Mr. Andrew Volk, Faculty Advisor
- Mary Jicha, Club President
LU Chess Club
Purpose and Mission
The LU Chess Club is a student-run club for those who share an interest in the game. Club meetings are held at Argo Tea in the Jerry Falwell Library on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Anyone is welcome to join.
Contact information
- Department of Mathematics: math@liberty.edu
- Dr. Nathan Putney, Faculty Advisor
- Abigail Logan, Club President
Sports Analytics Club
Purpose and Mission
The LU Sports Analytic Club exists to gain and apply knowledge in mathematics, statistics, data analysis, and other related areas to sports, seeking to maximize performance and decision-making through data. By offering support to Liberty University athletic teams, the club seeks to offer practical experience to its members as well as promote athletics to a new level.
Contact Information
- Department of Mathematics: math@liberty.edu
- Dr. Timothy Van Voorhis, Faculty Advisor
- Benjamin Marshall, Club President
- Instagram: @LUSportsAnalytics
