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| Organization | Purpose | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| A.C.T. (Against Cruel Trafficking) | We are dedicated to raising awareness of modern human trafficking, promoting action to rescue women and children in bondage and preventing future exploitation. | We will work with both local and international organizations to fundraise to help end trafficking and exploitation and will sponsor educational events for UT students and the Austin community. |
| Aacademic Connect Longhorn | Our official purpose is to accommodate the students' academic goals, to encourage all University of Texas students to network academically in their specific major. We provide a system of communication to facilitate these aspirations. | To use academic networking as an effective tool in making the educational experience consistently better. |
| AAEES - Texas Student Chapter INACTIVE | To promote community within the undergraduate environmental science and engineering communities under the auspices of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. | This organization will have regular meetings and socials, guest professional speakers, and provide networking opportunities with established professional organizations, including but not limited to AAEES. |
| ABC BALLROOM CLUB | Provide ballroom and Latin dance classes to faculty, staff, students and host ballroom and Latin dance functions. | n/a |
| ABC Club INACTIVE | Enhance educational opportunities in dance and movement and cultural awareness. | Provide ballroom and latin dance classes to staff, faculty, and students, and provide ballroom and latin dance functions. |
| ABC Residence Hall Council | To create a friendly and fun living environment for residents of ABC. | Diversity, social, educational programs. |
| Absolute Texxas | Absolute Texxas is dedicated to developing men and women based upon the principles of individual leadership, personal integrity, and teamwork. We are committed to fostering life-long friendships and personal development that will enrich our lives and craft a truly lifelong Absolute Texxas experience. | Absolute Texxas is a co-ed student organization that specializes in social, spirit, and service at the University of Texas at Austin. |
| Abuse Survivors Assistance Program | The Abuse Survivors Assistance Program raises and distributes emergency funds to survivors of domestic violence in the Austin area. ASAP is managed and solely sponsored by the students and faculty of the UT School of Law. | We host fundraising events throughout the school year--bake sales, Pumpkins and Poker, and Rock Out Against Violence. |
| Acacia Fraternity - IFC | As a founding member of the National Interfraternity Conference, Acacia is a National Greek social fraternity whose purpose is to strengthen the ties of its brotherhood through friendship and human service. | None 2614 Rio Grande |
| ACADEMIC COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION (ACA) | TO BUILD RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC ADVISING AND ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADVISORS. | NATIONAL ACADEMIC ADVISING ASSOCIATION (NACADA) TEXAS ACADEMIC ADVISING NETWORK (TEXAAN) |
| Access Christian Fellowship | For UT students to develop personal and life-transforming relationships with Jesus Christ, who will then go and spread the Gospel so others may experience the love of Christ. | We grow together in worship, prayer, studying the Word, discipleship, and fellowship through biblical community that encourages deeper relationships with Christ and each other. |
| Action Committee for Career Services | Partner with law school career services to perform employer outreach, staff on campus recruiting programs and help develop career-related resources. | Host cocktails and conversation mentor reception, small and midsize firm reception, updating mentor directory. TNH 3.130 |
| ACTLab Student Media Services INACTIVE | Our purpose is to teach, assist, and provide multimedia resources for digital production to members of the University of Texas community. | We will be giving hands-on workshops, tutorials, and seminars on digital production so that UT students may be prepared to created original and independent work. We will also allow use of our equipment, both in and out of our studio, for student projects and small productions. We plan on working with other campus orginizations, such as KVRX, KVR, and ACTLab TV, to distribute creative work done by UT students, faculty, and staff including Internet broadcasts of University events. CMA 6.124 |
| Acts College Fellowship (ACF) | Christians gather together to worship and fellowship in Jesus Christ | Major activities include Sunday worship, Friday night Bible study, retreats, fellowshiping, and praising. |
| Acts of Kindness (A-OK) | The mission of Acts of Kindness is to uphold the ideal of selflessness by providing its members with opportunities to make a difference to the university campus and the Austin community through service and random acts of kindness. Through honest and genuine service, we hope to build character and leadership in our members so that they will become passionate, empathetic, and strong citizens. | We will engage in community service, volunteering and other service projects. We will also create and host our own service projects and support various causes and non-profit organizations. Our special interests include doing simple acts of kindness that inspire, motivate, and put a smile on people's faces. |
| Actuarial Science Club | Enhance opportunities for social interaction for students who are interested in actuarial science. All members gain experience and knowledge of the actuary field, its past, and its future. | Biweekly meetings to discuss topics dealing with the actuarial science program at The University of Texas at Austin. Study groups are set up for the purpose of preparing for Society of Actuaries' Exams and UT actuarial science courses. We also have many guest speakers address- ing the topics that an Actuary deals with in the business world today. A6220 |
| Adventure Club INACTIVE | To make Austin and UT campus especially, slightly weirder, promote justice & ethics, and socialize with similarly minded people. | Taking group trips to locations throughout Austin. |
| Advertising Graduate Council | To supplement the educational experiences of graduate advertising students by providing opportunities for professional enrichment and social interaction. | We will recruit speakers from the advertising profession as well as advertising educators to present topics of special interest. |
| African American Nursing Student Association | The purpose of the African American Nursing Student Association is to increase the number of minority students at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing by providing academic and social support. We seek to provide and increase the number of minority nurses correlation with the upward trend of the minority population in Texas and the U.S. | AANSA holds monthly meetings to network with peers, mentorship, academic advising and tutoring. We volunteer with several health care opportunities (i.e. Flu Clinics, Cancer Walks), low performing high schools, and shelters. AANSA also conduct fundraising events approximately 2-3 times a semester. |
| African Students Association | To form link between African and non-African students on the UT campus To educate ourselves and others on developments on the African continent. To introduce people to the diverse African cultures and traditions. | Host cultural and academic events on the African community and present them to the UT community; Orientate incoming African students to the new campus atmosphere; Advocate and speak about African issues on campus. Create a space for Africans and non-Africans to interact. SOC number 369 |
| Afrikan-American Affairs | The purpose of Afrikan American Affairs, its codirectors, and UTBlacks Online chairs, is to provide support, enrichment services, and leadership development to Black students on campus, those in the greater Black community as well as anyone interested in Black culture. This is achieved through dynamic programming and dialogue as well as through providing an online magazine, for students at the University of Texas at Austin, about information useful to the Black community. | We hope to organize a community wide event calendar and plan celebrati ons for Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Black History Month. SSB 1.104 |
| Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Organization | To provide a better understanding and clarification of misconceptions of the Ahmadiyya movement in Islam, in conjunction with promoting peaceful co-existence with all individuals regardless of race, creed, or religion and providing humanitarian service to better serve the university and local community. | Conducting interfaith dialogues to promote unity amongst all individuals, holding exhibitions on the Islamic faith and Ahmadiyya movement to dispute any misconceptions, and hosting blood drives and other humanitarian efforts to give back to the community. |
| AID - AUSTIN | To fight the problems of poverty, illetracy, unemployment, and other problems facing India's development. | Activities include (but not limited to): organizing meetings of all the members, propose ways of raising funds for our project in India, spreading awareness in and around Austin about AID - AUSTIN. |
| AIESEC-Austin (Assn. of Stu. in Economics & Commerce) | AIESEC is an international, student-run, non-profit that works to break down cultural barriers and assumptions by facilitating an exchange program that allows students to experience other cultures first hand. Our primary work is to develop leaders and facilitate an exchange of students on international internships. | We develop leaders, put on events to spread cultural awareness and understanding, go to national and international conferences, sell an international internship program to local and national companies, send students on international internships, and we CHANGE THE WORLD one person at a time. |
| AJOOBA INACTIVE | Fusion dance team to spread South Asian/Middle Eastern culture and awareness. Active workout and stress relief for members as well. | Learning new dance skills as well as rehearsing routines and competing locally and nationally. |
| Albino Squirrel Preservation Society INACTIVE | To preserve the Albino Squirrels in particular, but all squirrels in general, at The University of Texas at Austin. | Advocating on behalf of the squirrels at Texas and elsewhere, group camping, to become more connected to the squirrels natural habitat and finally, ice-blocking, because it's fun. |
| Alexander Hamilton Society - Texas Chapter | The Alexander Hamilton Society is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting constructive debate on basic principles and contemporary issues in foreign, economic and national security policy. | This organization plans to sponsor events, including debates, that seek to promote vigorous public discussion on major contemporary policy issues. |
| Almetris Duren Residence Hall Council | Our purpose as a council is to represent the residents of Almetris Duren Hall in all their needs by sponsoring a diverse array of social, academic, self-interest/awareness and cultural activities. We will work efficiently to distribute funds equally to all types of hall programming. The council will continuously work to build a strong community within the residence hall, with Division of Housing and Food Service (DHFS), with the University Residence Hall Association (URHA) and ultimately the University of Texas at Austin. | ADRHC will put on an array of social, academic, self-interest/ awareness, and cultural activities throughout the year to bring together the resdiential community. Activities will include debates, guest speakers, social settings, games and more. 2624 Whitis Ave, 78705 |
| ALPFA | As part of a national organization, we seek to facilitate the transition from student to professional via corporate networking events, meetings wit the Austin ALPFA Professional Chapter, and professional development functions. The student chapter of ALPFA at the University of Texas at Austin serves to enrich the academic, professional, and social growth of our members. We consider ourselves a Family and we cultivate relationships outside the professional setting through participation in community service projects, Intramural sports, and mentorship programs. | To develop confidents students: Bi weekly study hall sessions, UTLC tutoring, and Alumni Mentorship. To develop young professionals: Bi-weekly general meetings hosted by professional corporations, student-run professional development events, and cultural-broadening socials with a diverse set of other organizations. To enrich relationship building: Community service, Freshmen in ALPFA Mentorship Program, Women in ALPFA Mentorship Program, Intramural sports, and socials. |
| Alpha Chi Omega - UPC | The main purpose shall be to encourage the spirit of true sisterhood, to develop through personal high moral and mental standards and to advance the appreciation and practice of allied arts among its members. | Philanthropies and the promotion of individual interests among its members. |
| Alpha Delta Pi - UPC | To promote the mental improvement and social enjoyment of members as well as foster a devotion to the enrichment of the community and learning institutions. | Community service, philanthropic activities, and social functions |
| Alpha Epsilon Delta - Premed | To encourage excellence in premedical scholarship; to promote cooperation and contact between premedical students and educators in premedical and medical schools in developing an adequate program of premedical education; to expose the student to many firsthand views of medicine for aiding in the final decision of his or her future; to expose students to medical schools of Texas, as well as the life of a medical student. | We bring in medical speakers including doctors from a variety of specialities, medical school admissions personnel, panel of students already in medical school and application preparation workshops. We offer many volunteer opportunities exclusive to AED, including the Skippy program at Children's Hospital of Austin, Hospice volunteering, and Project Reach Out and Read. AED has a doctor shadowing program offered to our memebers for a variety of specialties. MCAT preparation scholarships and discounts are offered to our members. |
| Alpha Epsilon Phi - UPC | To provide unity and sisterhood to its members. | We do social, philanthropic, fundraising activities. We like to help non-profit organizations. 100 B W. Dean Keeton St. |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity - IFC | Alpha Epsilon Pi has the purpose of cultivating honesty, perseverance, mutual helpfulness, faith, and humility amongst our brothers. | Brotherhood, Social, Academic, Philanthropy |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - NPHC | To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women, to maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of service to all mankind. | Awards Day Program, Founders Day, UNCF Drivers--United Negro College Fund, Easter Egg hunts, Thanksgiving baskets to the needy, Christmas baskets to the needy. Annual $1000 to Austin area female high school senior,Harambee Week - a week of activities emphasizing African heritage, annual Martin Luther King Day program & celebration, various educational forums, volunteering with Pediatric Aids League, Shelter for Battered Women, Austin Children's Museum. |
| Alpha Kappa Delta - Sociology | To provide a context for students and faculty to meet to discuss matters of common interest. | Programs of professional interest to sociologists-eg., lectures, symposia, etc. BUR A1700 |
| alpha Kappa Delta Phi - TAPC | Our mission is to provide sisterhood among women, scholarship, leadership and Asian American Awareness in the University and community. | Alpha Kappa Delta Phi promotes the advancement of Asian America women through philanthrophy, community service & social activites. |
| Alpha Kappa Psi - Prof. Bus. Frat. | To further the individual welfare of its members; to foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts, and finance; to educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein; and to pro- mote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business administration. | Members are involved in community service projects, professional field trips, honoring faculty and staff by faculty appreciation night, listening to speakers at meetings, intra-mural sports and social functions which all further the welfare of its members and the community. |
| Alpha Lambda Delta - Freshmen | The purpose of the society shall be to encourage superior scholastic attainment among women and men in their first year in institutions of higher education; to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals in life. | Two initiations are held, one in the Fall for those students who have become eligible the preceeding semester(s), and one in the spring for those freshman students who have become eligible in the Fall semester. There is a banquet in the Spring and orientations are held for both initiations. UHC F5025 PO Box 7336 |
| Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority Inc/Alpha Genesis | To promote christian sisterhood through discipleship, fellowship and community service; to spread the love of Christ and serve as role models for women of all ages, nationalities, and denominations. | Various community service events: Real Life Center, Homeless Outreach, Food pantries, Appreciation Days. We also have weekly study hours and weekly bible studies on Fridays @ 7pm in Malcolm X Lounge. We also host various events throughout the semester: Lambda Week, Sunday Best, Praise Joint Stepshow and Talent Showcase, Game Night, etc. |
| Alpha Omega | Have Bible study groups on campus for students. | Have Bible discussion groups. |
| Alpha Phi - UPC | The objectives of our Fraternity are the promotion of growth in character, unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among our members. In all that we do, we try to obey God's principles of justice and right. We have banded ourselves together to improve our minds and hearts, and we seek to aid each other through a constant watchcare always given in love. We believe ourselves to be sincere searchers for truth. | Alpha Phi is a great way to meet new friends and make campus connections through our many social events. Friendships made in Alpha Phi last throughout your lifetime, and one of the best parts of joining a sorority is the friendship and fun that ensues from those relationships. Sisterhood in Alpha Phi is knowing that you have all your sisters supporting you throughout your college experience. Alpa Phi is also a network for scholastic support and provides an opportunity to expand your leadership portfolio. 2005 University Avenue |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity - NPHC | Our purpose is to promote scholarship, brotherhood, fellowship and love for all mankind in a unified effort and therein render service to our community. | Alpha Phi Alpha is a service-social fraternity whose campus and com- munity interests are aimed toward the advancement of all people of all races, backgrounds, and cultures. |
| Alpha Phi Omega (APO) | To carry out the full program of service as follows: Service to the student body and faculty on the campus of UT, service to the youth of America and the world, service to the nation as fully participating citizens, service to the members of the fraternity | CAMPUS: Student government elections, University Blood Drive, SURE walk COMMUNITY: Ushering CEC, work with Austin State School, Heart Fund Week, Habitat for Humanity, Texas Special Olympics SCOUTING: Sponsor Cub Pack, work on Scout camps, Scout-O-Rama, work with Girl Scouts. UNB 4.402 |
| Alpha Phi Sigma - Pre Med | The purpose of Alpha Phi Sigma is to be a resource for University of Texas students through providing information about the medical field, community contacts, mentorship for new students, and volunteer/internship opportunities as preparation for students desiring a future in medicine. | Major activities planned are as follows: New student mentorship program Speakers Mock MCAT Volunteer opportunities |
| Alpha Psi Lambda Fraternity, Inc. | Alpha Psi Lambda is a co-ed fraternity committed to fostering both leadership and unity. We pursue participation in a wide variety of activities to serve the university campus and community. Alpha Psi Lambda respects and honors our values of Pride, Service, Education, and Unity. | Alpha Psi Lambda takes part in different events around the campus and community in both the fall and spring semesters. Check back regularly on our website or Facebook group for more details. |
| Alpha Psi Omega: The Mu Chapter | To stimulate interest in theatre activities at UT and to secure for UT all the advantages and mutual helpfulness provided by a large national honor society. Be electing students to membership, the society provides a reward for the participation in theatre activities of the university. | Seminars for the student body of the department, fundraisers , & plays for shut-ins. |
| Alpha Rho Chi - Dinocrates | We strive to uphold standards and ethics of the design world and society in general; to achieve unity by perpetuating merit in studies and rigor in tradition through the characteristics of - professional , mentoring, networking, and fellowship. Alpha Rho Chi is a coed architecture and applied arts fraternity that promotes equality of race, gender, and creed. | Some activities may include tours of architecture firms and buildings, resume and portfolio workshops, alumni dinner, regional gathering, sponsorship of school activities, and alpha rho chi conventions. |
| Alpha Sigma Rho Sorority - Affiliate | Recognizes the necessity of promoting unity, leadership, and Asian Awareness within our campus and the community while pursuing academic exc ellence as well as interpersonal growth, moral development and strength in unity. | Encourage Unity and camaraderie between students through social functions and community service. |
| Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity - IFC | The purposes for Alpha Omega are those social, educational and charitable in nature including promoting and cultivating social interaction, promotion of friendship and brotherly love, educating and training its members to be leaders in daily life including development of proper value. | Interests are those which coincide with the organizations purpose. |
| Alpha Xi Delta - UPC | To foster the ideas of sisterhood, lifelong friendship, and service making a common bond for a lifetime. | Function is to unite as a sisterhood in service to the community and helping each other to realize their potential. |
| American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) | The dissemination of knowledge of the theory and practice of all aspects of drilling engineering and the furtherance of the professional development of the student member. | Major activities will include student meetings, special interests include drilling and related topics. |
| American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)- Longhorn Chapter | To advance the science of geology, especially as it relates to energy mineral resources; to foster the spirit of scientific research; to disseminate information about geology and associated technology; to provide a means of contact with geologic profession born inside and outside of academia. | Chapter meetings, guest lecturers, short courses, member attendance at national AAPG convention, and field trips. |
| American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin- Student Chapter | To conduct activities that promote the general welfare of graduate students in pharmacy and other scientific disciplines; to encourage and facilitate graduate students communication and interaction amongst themselves and also with various experts in the field; to represent the university community at the national level. | Work in conjunction with other student organizations to promote student welfare which includes organizing social and cultural events, invite expert speakers, conduct informative fairs. |
| American Chemical Society | To act as a liaison between professional chemists and students in chemistry or related fields and to provide a means for the furthering of a student's interest in chemistry. | Major activities include speakers, tours and participation in science related functions at UT. A5300 |
| American Concrete Institute INACTIVE | The mission of ACI is to develop, share, and disseminate the knowledge and information needed to utilize concrete to its fullest potential. | Major activities include attending national conventions, organizing and hosting industry presentations, and participating/organizing volunteer events in the Austin community. Special interest: concrete, cement, civil engineering. |
| American Constitution Society | To help reviatlize and trabsform the current legal debate from a stauch consrvative vision that lacks appropriate regard for the ways in which the law affects people's lives to a more respectful vision that values human dignity, protection of individual rights and liberties, and access to justice. | Organizing speaker programs at the Law School. Bringing together like-minded students, faculty, and government officials. Sponsor journals, debates, and other gatherings. TNH 4.130 |
| American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | To further, within its locality, the objectives and programs of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., i.e., ad- vancing the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics, astronau- tics and hydronautics. | The major activities of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics student branch include technical meetings on the subjects of interest in aerospace engineering and special programs and social functions of interest to the membership. C0600 |
| American Institute of Architecture Students AIAS | Serves to help architecture students in their relations with faculty, other schools, the AIA. Also increases the awareness of architecture related issues within the University and Austin communities. | #NAME? |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers | Expose students to academic and industrial career opportunities as well as provide a fun social environment for peer networking. | Plant trips to chemical industry sites. Monthly meetings and seminars. Semesterly socials (such as laser tag and broomball), Intramural Sports, and grill outs. For more information vist our room CPE 2.706A or our website http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/aiche/ |
| American Journal of Criminal Law | Publication of a law journal dealing with American criminal law. | Publication of journal. Jon 1.208 |
| American Karate Do Shotokai-Student Chapter | We seek tranquility in the midst of conflict or danger, to be able to control our bodies, minds, and emotions, to be able to avoid conflict when possible, defend ourselves when necessary, and protect others when able. | Study of martial arts and self defense according to the methods developed by Mitsusuke Harada. Occasional courses taught by high ranking instructors from around the world. |
| American Library Association Student Chapter | To be a liason between the students of the iSchool and ALA, which is the major professional organization in the library field. | The chapter holds events to create networking opportunities, introduce students to professionals in the field of librarianship, and promote educational and professional development opportunities. Examples of past activities include education video screenings, career panels, and group volunteer events. |
| American Literatures Group INACTIVE | To provide a forum for conversation about the study of American literature(s) and organize events toward that purpose. | Monthly departmental meetings and annual academic events(i.e. speakers, etc.) CAL 200, B5000 |
| American Marketing Assn, Collegiate Chapter (AMA) | The AMA tries to promote an atmosphere for the college student of marketing related concepts and ideas through speakers from various organizations; such as, retail firms, marketing research firms, and other various organizations. | AMA hosts meetings and events that provide opportunities for members to expand their knowledge of marketing as well as to network with potential employers and fellow classmates. Some functions include bi-monthly meetings, marketing week events, professor review night, company field trips and many more. |
| American Medical Student Association - Pre-med | Founded in 1996, AMSA Pre-Med represents the undergraduate branch of the American Medical Student Association which has chapters in medical schools all across the country. We serve as a link between UT students interested in medicine and practicing physicians from various specialties. AMSA maintains and offers to its members an important social network that has experience with applying to medical school, preparing for the MCAT, and taking classes at UT. | Our organization offers several volunteer, social, and doctor shadowing opportunities throughout the year. In the past, we have volunteered at everything from Austin City Limits to a kite festival. Our social events range from getting ice cream to playing paintball. We also plan an annual spring break trip to a foreign country, such as Nicaragua or Costa Rica, to provide medical care to those that cannot afford it. |
| American Nuclear Society | To promote interest in nuclear power and related industries. | Seminar presentations, film shows, group picnics, orientation aids for incoming students. R9000 |
| American Red Cross Club at The University of Texas at Austin | The American Red Cross Club at The University of Texas at Austin's mission is to provide American Red Cross services to the University of Texas at Austin's community and surrounding areas. Members deliver these services acting in accordance with the American Red Cross Code of Conduct, under the guidelines of the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and in collaboration with the American Red Cross of Central Texas. | Club members will have the opportunity to obtain certification in various American Red Cross courses. The American Red Cross Club at UT Austin will focus on service projects for the UT community, such as a campus wide CPR training known as Mass CPR. |
| American Renaissance Society at the University of Texas at Austin | To facilitate collegial, intellectual discussion outside of the classroom among those with keen insight, an open mind, and respect for differing opinions. Members meet regularly and engage in stimulating conversations about topics ranging in diversity from American foreign policy to the greatest authors of the 20th century. | Discussion meetings on the 1st, 3rd, and (when applicable) 5th Tuesdays of the month, centered on a given topic designed to facilitate intellectual discussion. |
| American Society for Engineering Education | To further engineering education by providing services to prepare members for a career in academia and to educate undergraduate students about graduate education. | (Interdisciplinary) Seminars for engineering and science students focusing on teaching and research issues in academia. Hogg 2.308 |
| American Society for Information Science & Technology | To represent UT among the Student Chapter of ASIST. To support technology-minded ischool students as they move throughout the program through meetings and lectures from guest speakers. | Major activities include sponsoring speakers, perhaps a small conference, supporting technology minded lis students. |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | ASCE plans and carries out activities aimed at improving the professional awareness of students. ASCE provides great revenues for students to meet and work together outside of class. ASCE acts as a link between academic and professional worlds. | ASCE participates in the Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe competitions, social events such as Fridays in the Park and camping, outreach events such as Habitat for Humanity and volunteering at the Austin Children's Museum and intramural sports. Meeting with corporate speakers are held bi-monthly. Students are encouraged to also attend Austin ASCE and Texas Section meetings. |
| American Society of Landscape Architects Student Chapter (ASLA) | The UT Student Chapter ASLA aims to connect students with their peers and professionals, engage the local community, and educate student members through networking, outreach, and advocacy. | Connect: with students in the MLA program, with the larger School of Architecture, with professionals in Austin and the extended ASLA network. Educate: student members beyond the classroom and within our local community through projects, academics, ad continuing education opportunities within the UT community, the City of Austin, and the state of Texas. Engage: the local community through outreach activities, promoting the work we do and advocating on behalf of the field of landscape architecture. |
| American Society of Mechanical Engineers | To serve the current, essentially technical interests of the society better while promoting a shift to more professional concerns, including those senesitive to an engineer's responsibility to the public interest and dedication to making technology a true servant to man. | We give students an idea of what responsibilities to work and society an engineer possesses. We introduce the undergraduate a feel for what is to be expected of him after he graduates. We also introduce undergraduates to what should be expected after graduation. |
| American Studies Events Committee | The American Studies Events Committee organizes academic conferences, symposia, lectures, and other academic events open to the university community and/or public. | National graduate conference, symposia, alumni lectures, film series |
| American Studies Graduate Student Committee | The group is the representative and executive arm of the collective graduate student population of the American Studies Department of UT Austin. | Community building, Social events, lectures, and conferences. Burdine 436 |
| Amnesty International | Amnesty International is the world's largest human rights organization. Here at UT, we are student activists who work to promote awareness about human rights abuses at home and around the globe. We focus both on social, economic, and cultural rights as well as political rights. | In our meetings, we write letters on behalf of Prisoners of conscience (prisoners held solely on their beliefs) to government embassies, officials, or the prisoners the prisoners themselves. We also host events on campus to raise awareness and fundraise for specific issues. In the past, our events have introduced activists to such topics as Maternal Mortality in the U.S., prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, and the war in the Congo. |
| Ampersand INACTIVE | Ampersand is an umbrella organization containing a student chapter of the International Interior Design Assoc.(IIDA) and a student chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The focus of the organization is to provide a link between education and real world experience. Often a university education cannot give students an idea of what exactly occurs in the business of Interior Design. The name Ampersand comes from this idea of joining experiences and activities. It is the combination of education and work experience. | Ampersand will be based on events and lectures. Individuals in the field in Interior Design, architecture, graphic design, and industrial design will speak and share experiences and projects with students. We will take trips to design-related showrooms, tour design firms in and around Austin, and visit project sites, both under construction and complete. These activities will be accompanied by attending each monthly event of both the ASID Austin professional chapter and the IIDA Austin professional chapter. |
| Anime Club | To introduce and educate students to Japanese animation. | Screening of rare Japanese animated TV series and movies. |
| Anime Culture and Entertainment Society (ACES) INACTIVE | To broaden people's awareness of mnime & Manga & aspects of ani-manga culture through the viewing of anime, reading of manga, discussion with friends ans fans, playing games, and creating a fellowship with those with similar interests. | Watching and discussing anime; partaking in the culture and fandom of anime, manga, and video games; creating a social enviornment where people can discuss, share, and enjoy anime and its associated cultures. |
| Anscombe Society INACTIVE | to promote the ideals of modesty, chastity, and marriage on campus. | Distribute leaflets, inform students about modesty, marriage, and chastity, host guest speakers, host weekly readings, and discussion groups, and work for university policies and values which encourage rather that discourage the practice of the ideals of modesty, chastity, charity, and marriage. |
| Anthropological Society | To sponsor guest lecturers and social events which will provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and faculty interaction. In addition, a newsletter, trips to professional meetings, and field trips will be sponsored to educate members regarding career opportunities and current research in the region. | Guest lecture, trips to professional meetings, field trips. EPS 1.130 |
| Anthropology Graduate Students Association INACTIVE | The priorities of the Anthropology Graduate Student Association (AGSA) are the following: a) to address major Anthropology graduate student body issues/concerns; b) to promote the professional development of its members c) promote cohesion with regular social events AGSA's General Body consists of all current graduate students of Anthropology at UT-Austin in good standing with University. | There are four requirements for a graduate student to be a candidate for any of AGSA's elected positions: a) they must be an Anthropology graduate student at UT-Austin in good standing during the entire term they are running for b) they must be on campus at UT-Austin the entire term they are running for c) any term consists of two consecutive semesters (the fall and spring semester of an academic year) d) no elected representative can serve longer than two consecutive terms with the exception of those reappointed [see by-law #10] All voting to elect any representatives of AGSA or any other major AGSA decisions will happen only in AGSA General Body meetings by a simple majority. For the election of student representatives, physically present general body members can serve as a proxy for only one (1) other Anthropology graduate student who cannot attend the election meeting. The proxy must bring the absent student's ballot to the election meeting signed by or sent from the absent student's ballot to the election meeting signed by or sent from the absent student's UT email address. Online voting shall be used for decisions regarding distinguished speaker nominations for the Department Seminar Series, good dates and keynote speaker decisions for the New Directions in Anthropology (NDIA) conference, happy hour times and locations, and professional topics to focus on each semester. |
| Arab Students Association (ASA) | To provide a cultural arena for Arab-Americans at UT, to educate other cultures/races about the Arab-American culture, and to deal w/ Arab-American discrimination issues. Also has a Dabke Dance Team. | Cultural gathering. Speakers. Discussion meetings. UNB 5.306 |
| Architectural Engineering Institute | To enable architectural engineering students to exchange ideas about their future professions. Sociability is developed throughout the semester at meetings and activities allow members to meet and learn to 1066ract effectively. Responsibility is developed through each pro- ject and commitment that is undertaken by the members involved. Pro- fessionalsim is developed as the student member becomes aware of his or her duties to all around him or her in their social and engineer- ing encounters. | Meetings held every second and fourth week of each month. Various projects, issues and important items about school and the profession as a whole, are discussed. Speakers from both academic and private sectors of the profession to help inform members of expectations in future profession. Several social gatherings, either as a group or in conjunction with other similiar organizations. Also an annual picnic is held in the Spring where student awards are given out. ECJ B.108 |
| Armed Forces Alumni Association | To facilitate newtowking and professional development for ex-military MBA students at the McCombs School of Business, and to act as a resource for military applicants to the MBA program. | Newtowking meetings for current MBA students. Professional development opportunities with ex-military leaders in the business community. |
| Armenian Cultural Association INACTIVE | Promote community and campus awareness of the Armenian culture and support fellowship among Armenians and their friends. | Social gatherings, community service, fundraisers |
| Arnold Air Society | The organization is aimed at furthering the development of Air Force officers by creating a closer and more efficient relationship within the Air Force officer training program through means of service pro- jects, fundraisers, and social gatherings. | Answering phones for Muscular Dystrophy Association, cleaning the SEC, numerous charity and recruiting drives. Social activities include weekly TGIFs at different restaurants, bars, or parks around Austin for all members of AFROTC, formal dinners RAS 106 |
| Art Above Ground - Texas Chapter INACTIVE | To give exposure to University of Texas at Austin artists through public art projects. | Collaborative art projects, community events, art workshop, art forums. |
| Art of Living | The purpose of the Art of Living is to bring the benefits of the Art of Living workshops to UT students and faculty. The club aims to offer workshops in yoga, meditation, and special breathing techniques to relieve stress, improve quality of life, and foster a stress-free, violence-free campus. | Art of Living at UT organizes Art of Living youth and adult courses that teach various techniques to relieve stress and practical tools to deal with situations in life. It also holds free weekly yoga and meditation sessions on campus and takes part in community service projects in and beyond the Austin area. |
| Artists' Rights Movement INACTIVE | To promote more artist-friendly laws and legislation | Major activities |
| Asha INACTIVE | Asha (Hindi for hope) aims to help underprivileged children in Austin by hosting and partaking in various volunteer events and activities. | Volunteer at local events that support underprivileged children Spread awareness through advertising. |
| Asha for Education INACTIVE | Asha is a charitable organization working towards the cause of basic education of children in India. | To get people to sponsor education of underprivileged children. Fund raising events to help projects in India related to childrens education. Work towards increasing awareness of people towareds underprivileged children. Student Org Ctr, Box 319 |
| ASHRAE Student Chapter | ASHRAE is a building technology society that focuses on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability within the industry. ASHRAE's mission is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Student Branch Members have the opportunity to widen their skills and advance their knowledge of the field, attend presentations, go on campus and facility tours, work on real-world projects, and network with area engineering professionals. | Members will attend meetings and presentations, go on tours, work on real-world projects, and network with area engineering professionals. |
| ASIAN & ASIAN AMERICAN FACULTY & STAFF ASSOCIATION (AAAFSA) | 1) To promote the welfare of Asian/Asian American Faculty and staff by providing networking and support thru gathering. 2) To offer training, workshops, resources. 3) To strengthen faculty retention and staff career growth full and part-time employees at U.T. | We host a speaker series (education related topic) and we use campus mail to mail out announcements. |
| Asian American Campus Ministry | Asian American Campus Ministry is a community of students striving to live as the body of Christ. We seek to be a safe place to discuss faith, know more about Jesus and learn what it means to follow Him. | We have weekly large group gatherings, small group Bible studies and prayer meetings. We participate in Intramural sports and hold various events throughout the school year. |
| ASIAN ARTS CLUB | Provide an environment where UT faculty, staff, and students can enjoy, learn about, and create Asian arts. | Provide an environment where UT faculty, staff, and students can enjoy, learn about, and create Asian arts. We are currently focusing on Asian music. |
| Asian Business Students Association (ABSA) | The Asian Business Students Association shall serve as a center for educational and occupational opportunities within the business community, to foster a mechanism for effectively addressing to the College of Business Administration the needs of Asian business students, and to provide a medium conducive to the desires of Asian business students for higher achievement. | To conduct regular meetings, sponsor social events, invite guest speakers, establish a network, provide academic advising, act as an information resource center. |
| Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective (APAC) | To promote unity within the APIDA (Asian Desi Pacific Islander Desi American) community at UT and beyond by hosting Pan-Asian American events, co-sponsoring programs for the Asian American community, providing resources for students, and serving as a liaison between students and the university. | You Bring Out the Asian American in Me, Asian American Leadership Institute, Asian American Leadership Council, Heritage Week, RAISE Excellence Awards, GraduAsian, and countless other events co-sponsored with organizations across campus. |
| Asian Health Professions Organization | To support and to help Asian students who are seeking health professions. | We will have guest speakers, field trips, scholarship fund, tutoring, test bank, textbook exchange program, banquet, and other activities for our members. |
| Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) | Promote awareness of Asian culture throughout the law school and promote professional ties to increase job opportunities after graduation. | Plan one or two major events highlighting Asian holidays and invite speakers and or alumni to visit the law school. 727 E. Dean Keeton St. |
| Asian Pharmacy Student Association | To educate and promote students on Integrative Medicine and to provide volunteering, social, and leadership opportunities for its members. | Monthly meetings at noon |
| Asian Pre-Pharmacy Association | To provide pre-pharmacy students the necessary education, valuable resources, meaningful opportunities, and strong support required in pursuing a successful pharmaceutical career. | General meetings, volunteering and fundraising events, professional guest speakers on different aspects of applying for and working as a pharmacist, and close-knit support between members throughout pre-pharmacy years. |
| ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN FACULTY STAFF ASSOCIATION | TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN FACULTY AND STAFF BY PROVIDING NETWORKING AND SUPPORT THROUGH GATHERING. TO OFFER TRAINING , WORKSHOPS, RESOURCES TO FULL OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AT UT. TO STRENGTHEN FACULTY RETENTION AND STAFF CAREER GROWTH. | NONE |
| ASPRS Student Chapter | The mission of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is to promote the ethical application of active and passive sensors, the disciplines of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and other supporting geospatial technologies; to advance the understanding of the geospatial and related sciences; to expand public awareness of the profession; and to promote a balanced representation of the interests of government, academia, and private enterprise. | Career fairs & panels, workshops, guest speakers & brownbag lunches, annual meetings, networking events with potential partners and employers, assistance with scholarships and data aquisition, all coordinated with ASPRS: The Imaging & Geospatial Information Society. |
| Assault & Flattery | A tradition begun in 1953, Assault & Flattery is the musical theater company at the University of Texas School of Law. | Each spring, A&F satirizes the Law School through a student written and directed musical comedy revue, generally based on popular films and Broadway musicals. A&F includes a Skits troupe, an a cappella singing group named Medley, and the actors, singers and dancers of the Main Show. A&F also throws the most parties, happy hours and karaoke nights at the Law School. Audition with us in the fall, perform with us in the spring, or just come to our parties and events throughout the year. TNH 2.113 |
| Associated Students of Linguistics (ASOL) | The purpose of the Associated Students of Linguistics is to promote departmental service among graduate students in the Department of Linguistics. | Members organize departmental social events (e.g., potlucks, open house for prospective students, post-dissertation-defense receptions) and conferences (TLS, SALSA). They also maintain graduate student resources, including shared teaching materials and a library. |
| Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) | To provide Computer Science (CS) students (and students interested in CS) an outlet to make like-minded friends; help students gain a better understanding of CS and excel in CS classes; help students make contacts in industry; encourage interactions between students, CS faculty, and the CS department; foster a sense of community in UTCS; provide various conveniences to CS students (e.g. lockers, a library, computer access). | Speakers from industry; faculty lectures; faculty lunches; student/faculty mixers; review sessions for CS classes; individual CS tutoring; wide variety of social events; alumni database; locker rentals in TAY basement; library; computer access in office; tours of computer companies. |
| Association for Graduate Ethnomusicology and Musicology Students | To promote opportunities for the professional development of graduate ethnomusicology and musicology students and to act as an intermediary between the division's students and faculty. | Major activities consist primarily of weekly colloquia that consist of scholarly presentations, panel discussions, and workshops focused on professional development. |
| Association for Latin American re-Solutions (ALAS) INACTIVE | ALAS is a student organization that strives to create consciousness about the broad spectrum of problems that challenge Latin America. Simultaneously, ALAS seeks to unify diverse groups in the struggle to common interests, engaging in the process of analyzing, and exploring the solutions of such issues. | Cultural, informative, social activities |
| Association for Women in Communication | The Association for Women in Communication is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members a the forefront of the evolving communicaiton era. | Semimonthly meetings with professional speakers, socials, speed mentoring events, professional luncheons, interaction with professional chapter, resume workshops, internship and scholarship opportunities. |
| Association for Women in Mathematics- Texas Chapter INACTIVE | To encourage women and girls to study and have active careers in the mathematical sciences and to promote equal opportunity and the equal treatment of women and girls in the mathematical sciences | Biweekly meetings, outreach tutoring, and other activities within the department |
| Association of Black Fine Arts Students | This organization allows students of African descent in the College of Fine Arts to form a fraternal bond and foster relationships outside of their normal areas of studies. | Events in collaboration with CAAD Social Events Artist Presentations Field Trips Mentorship Program Community Service |
| Association of Black Psychologist Student Circle | The ABPsi Student Circle is an academically oriented organization whose purpose is to motivate academic, professional, and personal growth of students pursuing fields in the social sciences- psychology, social work, sociology, anthropology, human development and family sciences etc. | Interaction with psychology professionals; networking with African-Americans in the Austin area 1 Univ.Station D5800 |
| Association of Latinos In Communications INACTIVE | The purpose of ALIC is to develop the professionalism and enrich the social and academic experience of students at the University of Texas with an interest in the Latino culture and/or communications. Through networking, field trips, workshops, and socials we work to cultivate a spirit of friendship, scholarship, and professionalism within each member. | We work to empower ALIC members with professional and leadership skills by providing career & internship resources, workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and various networking opportunities. |
| Association of Nurses in Graduate School | To promote the education and professional development of nurses en- rolled in graduate school at The University of Texas at Austin and to promote their welfare to the end that the educational experience is personally and professionally meaningful. | Sponsor functions that promote professional and social interchange among nurses enrolled in graduate school, members of faculty of School of Nursing (SN), undergraduate nursing students, and other members of the nursing profession; contribute to ongoing curriculumn development of the graduate program of the SN; promote means of representation in academic affairs affecting graduate students in nursing and promotion of interest in graduate education for nurses within the profession. 1700 red river DO 100 |
| ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONALS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS (APSA) | To achieve excellence in the delivery of student services and the promotion of student growth and development. It provides its members with opportunities for professional development and networking and creates an awareness at the university of the central role of student affairs professionals. | Professional Development and Networking |
| Astronomy Students Association | Astronomy Students Association (ASA) is founded on the principle of spreading interest in Astronomy. Our goal is to promote astronomy and to flourish throughout the university as a learning community. For astronomy majors, we also serve as an academic resource in promoting departmental opportunities and events | ASA meets on weekly basis; we represent department at College of Natural Sciences events; outreach with the Austin community in order to promote interest in Astronomy. |
| ATEP (Advancement Through Education Program) INACTIVE | ATEP serves as a mentorship program for high school students thinking about dropping out. | Looking for students to mentor/tutor. |
| ATX Rides | We are interested in the safety of our campus and its students. We strive to reduce drunk driving and provide a comfortable alternative to getting downtown. As Christians, we also want to love and serve our students unconditionally. | ATX Rides gives free and safe rides to and from campus and downtown. |
| Austin Agape - Presbyterian Campus Ministry INACTIVE | To be in the service of Christ at the University of Texas. | Students participate in worship, fellowship, community service, retreats. |
| Austin Chapter of SIAM | To promote interaction between members of the applied mathematics community at UT Austin, across departments, institutes, and professional marks. To provide a forum for the discussion of applied and computational mathematics and pedagogy; To help members prepare for future careers in applied and computational mathematics; To promote publications, conferences, prizes and other opportunities offered by SIAM. | Regular informal brown bag lunch discussion with local and visiting speakers. Career discussins and applied mathematics in academia and industry. Student chapter representation at SIAM annual meeting. |
| Austin Chinese Campus Christian Fellowship | Gather Chinese Christian Students; Austin Chinese Church outreach for UT Students; Provide Bible studies and Christian activities | Chinese Christian Fellowship 408 |
| Austin Cinematheque | To restore the projection of classic celluloid in the Student Union. | Projecting 35mm prints weekly in the Union. |
| Austin Entertainment United (AEU) INACTIVE | To create and provide opportunities for young musicians/professional interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. | Musical performances by students/bands, artist/industry professional workshops, creating internship/job opportunities. Special interests: music business, marketing, advertising, audio recording, music production, film, visual arts. |
| Austin Harry Potter Alliance INACTIVE | To give UT students the opportunity to get involved with the international non-profit organization, The Harry Potter Alliance, and work on service and social justice projects on a local and global scale. | Various social justice projects, including the international book drive, Accio Books, The Deathly Hallows Campaign (which targets issues such as fair trade and body image), and the anti-genocide project, Save Darfur. |
| Austin Japan Association | 1. To allow new Japanese students, 2. To promote friendship between members, 3. Sponsoring activities of Japanese culture | Periodic gathering (New Year party, picnic, sports, activities, etc.,) |
| Austin Partners in Education- Longhorn Chapter | Develop a platform to increase volunteership at local elementary/ middle schools to teach math/ reading to impoverished children, simultaneously working along side with Austin Partners in Education/ | Major events include volunteer sign-ups, fundraising for books, and supporting education for impoverished. |
| AUSTIN POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION | The purpose of this organization is to promote communication between postdocs through social and scientific interaction, promote effective training and career development and to address issues relevant to postdoctoral researchers. | . |
| Austin Software Mentorship INACTIVE | To prepare students for a career in the software industry. | Meetings, Mailing list, and Reading group |
| Autism Speaks U at the University of Texas Austin | Bring awareness about autism to the UT campus, advocate for individuals and families affected by autism, and host events to raise funds for research. | Attending events and organizing events such as bake sales, movie nights, car washes to bring awareness to autism and raise funds. |
| Autoholics of Texas INACTIVE | To be an avenue where car enthusiasts can meet, socialize, auto-cross, drag-race and partake in other various automobile activities on a regular basis with people who love cars. | Various types of racing, social events, garage or shop days, shows, etc. |
| AWAKE (Anointed Worship Awakes Koreans and Everyone) | AWAKE is a Christian organization leads campus worships for Korean Students, faculty, staff and all . However, the worship service is not limited to Ut members, but opened to the public as well. AWAKE functions as a bridge among Korean Churches and ministries. It provides an opportunity to unite in Jesus Christ and extend the roof from local churches to the city of Austin. | Major activities would be leading and holding campus worship service at the beginning and end of each semester. This Organization's special interest lies on encouraging Korean Christians at UT to stand as worshippers and actively communicate each other, local churches, and other Christian groups. |
| AWWA/WEF-Student Chapter | To educate specifically engineering students about new or interesting topics in environmental and water resources engineering. | We hold meetings once a month, go on field trips, attend conferences, and have lots of networking events with professionals. |
| AZAAD INACTIVE | Fostering discussions on issues of social justices in South Asia, with a special focus on understanding the landscape of past, present and emerging social movements in the region and the diaspora. | Fostering discussion on issues of social justice in South Asia, organizing solidarity events on campus, connecting with activists, intellectuals, and artists interested in these issues. |
Each year, registered student organizations self-identify according to the following twelve categories: