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| Organization | Purpose | Functions |
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| B-Boy Session | To promote the art of bboying (Breakdancing) to the UT and Austin community at large. Anyone who is interested in the dance is welcomed to join, as we have no membership fee or requirement. Members consist of students, faculty, and locals with skill levels of all ranges who will be more than happy to help anyone out who wants to learn. Please contact us by email or through the Facebook group listed | People practice almost everyday of the week. Practice times are usually posted by members on the Facebook group. We have participated in various competitions and shows for on campus and off campus organizations. There are also workshop opportunities for people that are just starting out. |
| Baal Dan Charities-Student Chapter | Baal Dan Charities helps children in need in India by purchasing necessary items for them (food, clothing, etc). The UT chapter will raise funds and awareness for Baal Dan Charities. | Fund raising events and awareness activities. 501 W 26th st #322 |
| Bahai Association | To promote unity within the UT community and in the Austin area. | Devotionals (gathering to read Scripture from the world's religions on a common theme) Coffee House Social and talent show Children classes (character development classes for children in a government housing district) Fireside (monthly discussion on topics relating to the Bahai Faith) Study circles (small discussion and study groups to study the Bahai sacred scripture) |
| Baptist Student Ministry - BSM | We are a campus ministry, connected to local Baptist churches, but we encourage students from all backgrounds to participate. Our mission statement is, Love God, Love Students, Make Disciples -- Everywhere. | We seek to minister to students and provide opportunities for them in the areas of worship, prayer, missions, social action, outreach, study, as well as in the growing and sharing of their faith. |
| Barkadas | The purpose of this club is to promote cultural awareness of the Pacific Islands through traditional dance. | We will be studying the traditional and tribal forms of dance practiced in the Pacific Islands, and we will choreograph our own dances with this type of style for recreational purposes. |
| Bayesian Conspiracy INACTIVE | To teach rationality skills and develop a community for rationalists, users or less wrong and readers of Harry Potter and the methods of rationality. | Weekly meetups, rationality, less wrong, Harry Potter, and the methods of rationality |
| Be Breathe Blossom (Texas Chapter) INACTIVE | The purpose of the organization is to teach/practice yoga and meditation among the university community through the practice, enhance the potentials of people in the community. | Regular yoga practice sessions and meditation practice sessions will be the major activities from this group. Apart from the regular sessions, other cultural events like music fests etc. will be held. |
| Beauties and the Beat | To have a positive group of people come together and sing in harmony! | Singing, harmonization, beat boxing, dancing, concerts. |
| Bengali Students Association | To promote the essence of Bangladesh and to raise funds for Bangladesh. | Fund Raising, Volunteering and Social Services. |
| Best Buddies | Best Buddies UT strives to establish a global volunteer movement to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and integrated employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | In Best Buddies UT, we match college students in mutually enriching friendships with individuals from the Austin community who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Friendship pairs see each other twice a month, remain in weekly contact, and attend monthly group events. Group events range from holiday parties to karaoke nights. |
| Beta Alpha Psi | Beta Alpha Psi is a national honor society for financial information students and professionals. We aim to promote the study and practice of accounting and finance; provide opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals; and encourage a sense of ethical, social and public responsibilities. | Company Presentations- Recruiters come to give professional presentations about their company, and the opportunities for students within that firm. Company Dinners- Representatives come to dine with members and recruit prospective candidates for their company. These dinners provide a more casual atmosphere to learn about different companies and are a great networking opportunity. |
| Beta Alpha Rho Pre-Law Fraternity INACTIVE | To provide information and direction to students seeking a future in any law related field and to provide a place where pre-law students of any major or age can meet other students with common interest and goals. This organization would be the only pre-law fraternity that is independent. | Professional speakers; community service; fundraising; parties; mock trial involvement; job seeking assistance; campus involvement; newsletter publication. |
| Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society | The purpose of the BBB Biological Honor Society shall be to function as an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. Its activities shall be designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interpreta- tions among students for the life sciences. | BBB Chapters have periodic meetins, listen to talks, demonstrations, and lectures by outside speakers, perform student services (maintain a tutoring program), perform services to the departments and school, and attempt to serve the community in various biological and ecological programs. |
| Beta Chi Theta - Affiliate | We, the brothers of Beta Chi Theta, in order to form a National fraternity based on leadership, cultural conciousness, and most importantly brotherhood, believe in the advancement of one's self by way of community service, academic preeminence, and perpetual kinship. | Although we are a fundamentally social organization, our main event is a week of service that takes place in the spring. The week is called Beating Heart Disease )BHD) week and consists of several activities that help to educate and fundrise for the promotion of heart disease awareness. All funds accumulated at the end of the week is donated to the Austin Affiliates of the American Heart Assoc. We also perform community service as well as host serveral social events throughout the academic year. 259 |
| Beta Kappa Gamma, Inc. - TAPC | To promote brotherhood, strength, academic excellence, and awareness among Asian men at The University of Texas at Austin through social activities, community service, and responsibility to the organization. | Brotherhood, Knowledge, and Growth through numerous service projects, participation in various UT sponsored activities and interaction with a diversified group of organizations. |
| Beta Mu Epsilon | To honor & develop professionally those students who have been exemplary in their pursuit of a career in biomedical engineering. | None. |
| Beta Upsilon Chi- Brothers Under Christ | Establishing brotherhood and unity among college men, based on the common bond of Christ; service through a variety of activities including, but not limited to the following: service projects, parties, evangelistic outreaches, team events, Bible studies, etc. | Bible studies, fellowship, parties, serice projects, outreaches, and team events are some of the major activities of this fraternity. Box 316 A61220 |
| Better Texas INACTIVE | Unite Students and benefit the university of Texas! Educate the student body. | Passionately and selflessly dedicated ourselves to ensuring our university is of the best in the world. |
| Beyond Any Bar INACTIVE | To provide law students at the University of Texas School of Law with additional resources to explore the myriad of possibilities for using their "JD" in the professional world. Additional resources include partnering with the career services office and the non-praticing alumni advisory council. | Providing mentoring, networking, and interviewing opportunities with non-practicing alumni. This includes mixers and guest-speaker events. |
| Big Voice INACTIVE | To promote candidates for current student government representatives around campus that wish to increase the voice of the student body. | Student government campaigning and townhalls on student issues |
| Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO) | The purpose of our organization is to help within the hispanic community and to gain experience working with children. Especially with those children who may not have lot or who don't have role models in their lives. We try to help out or adopted elementary school. It's a chance for our members to do some community service in something they have some kind of relation to. | 1) To facilitate the sharing of information and resources between students and faculty interested in or involved in bilingual-bicultural education at The University of Texas at Austin and other agencies interested in this area of education; 2) to promote training programs designed to prepare bilingual-bicultural educators; 3) to support a local policy, state and federal legislation intended to provide bilingual-bicultural educational opportunities for all students. Ed, Dean's, D5001, SZB |
| Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Organization INACTIVE | Provide representation for biomedical engineering graduate students, organize outreach events, organize social events, organize professional development events, and help recruit new students. | Organize meetings to discuss issues that students are having, and to vote on issues important to students. Invite guest speakers. Organize outreach events. Help with recruitment of new graduate students. Organize social events. |
| Biomedical Engineering Society | Promotion of the educational and professional interests of biomedical engineering students. | Establishment of ties with industry and inviting speakers to visit. BME 3.308 AD |
| Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Advisory Board | Charge select students with evaluating current departmental approach to research, academics, and external relations. After discerning this information, we will offer proposals for departmental improvement, and finally work to implement the most valuable proposals. | In the fall we prepare a report to the departmental leadership on our findings. In the spring we offer a presentation on our accomplishments over the past year to the Biomedical Engineering External Advisory Committee (EAC). |
| Biomedical Optics Graduates Organization | To promote a group where graduate students from different labs and with different backgrounds can discuss their ideas and research relating to Biomedical Imaging. | Seminars, discussion forums, occasional social outings. |
| Biomedical Outreach and Leadership Team (BOLT) | BOLT is a service organization for UT students that aims to make a positive change in the K-12 community by developing and implementing programs that promote higher education and stimulate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in young students. | We host and participate in various outreach events for children. Fore example, we participate in a program put on by the Girl Scouts organization call the Science Discovery program. At this even we run various booths where we do experiments and other hands on activities to hopefully teach the children something about science and spark their interest in the field. |
| Black Business Student Association | The Undergraduate Black Business Association is dedicated to serving the professional academic, and social interests of our members. This organization helps business students achieve success at the McCombs School of Business and in thier professional careers. The organization will serve as a support group for members during thier undergraduate experience and as the basis of professional network in their careers. | Undergraduate Black Business Association's events will include corporate informational sessions, professinal development workshop, and community service activities. McCombs School of Busines |
| BLACK FACULTY AND STAFF ORGANIZATION | SHARE RESOURCES TO IMPROVE WORK AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR BLACK FACULTY AND STAFF. | None |
| Black Graduate Business Association | Facilitate the assimilation of the graduate student into the UT system by providing both advising and counseling assistance through the for- mation of a support network. To broaden and enhance the academic development of the graduate through greater faculty interaction, guest speakers, seminars and other business oriented activities. | Advising and counseling services for administrative policies and procedures, business seminars, guest speaker series |
| Black Graduate Student Association | Purpose is to develop a sense of community among the black graduate students on The University of Texas campus by addressing the problems and needs which confront the group either individually or as a whole. The Association serves as medium to relieve the feeling of isolation by keeping students aware of the activities of other black groups and by structuring social and cultural events in which the members can in- teract. | Facilitate academic process of black graduate students and faculty. Encourage the recruitment and retention of black graduate students and faculty. Enhance the development of positive and supportive relation- ships among black men and women on campus. Conduct fund raising acti- vities to attain the status of self-sufficiency. |
| Black Health Professions Organization (BHPO) | The official purpose of the Black Health Professions Organization is to provide an atmosphere conducive to aiding minority undergraduates matriculate in a professional, health-related school. The organiza- tion is pre-professional and not social in its endeavors. | The Organization is mainly interested in visiting the various health science centers as well as inviting minority health professionals as speakers at our meetings. Our main objective is to provide current information on the process of entering a professional school. |
| Black Homecoming Planning Committee INACTIVE | To unite the University of Texas African and African American community, past and present, in a week which honors African and African American heritage, promotes unity and showcase the cultures of African and African American people. | There will be a week consisting of performances, a dance and the overall gathering of the African and African American community. |
| Black Ink Association INACTIVE | Black Ink will be the reincarnation of "The Griot", UT's only African American publication. We will publish articles about issues on campus, in our community, and on a local and national level in order to unite and inform UT's Black community. | Our goals is to educate, inform, and unite the black community. We will publish articles weekly. |
| Black Media Council | To build a strong black coalition that educates the black community about the power and influence of the media. BMC serves as a resource for students, while seeking to develop and strengthen relationships with grassroot educators, alumni and industry professionals. | The organization will have agency visits, guest speakers, textbook exchange program, social functions, and other activities for its members. |
| Black Student Alliance | The BSA is to uplift the present condition of the black community on the UT campus and in Austin through education and spiritual programming. | We have a special interest in the well-being of the black student population at the university; especially the freshman. |
| Black Studies Student Advisory Committee (BSAC) INACTIVE | The organization is an advisory board that opens the lines of communication between CAAAS and the Black student body. This enables students' needs, concerns and wants to be heard and acted upon. | BSAC annually hosts the Black Essence Awards and is currently working on several projects for the university community particularly the Malcolm X Lounge renovation project. |
| Blanton Museum of Art Student Guild INACTIVE | The Student Guild mission is to share the resources of the Blanton Museum of Art with university students and the Austin community. Members are U.T. students who are interested in socializing and learning about fine art in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. | Members discover extraordinary works of art in the beautiful new Blanton Museum, participate in university and community outreach programs, gain real experience at the largest university art museum in the U.S., have a say in planning hip and exciting events for the university students, and meet new people in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. There is something for everyone! 1 Univ Station D1303 |
| Blue Longhorns | To train individuals in order to prepare them for a role as an Air Force officer. All phases of Air Force life are included in the curriculum and the participants take part in actual classroom and field activities. | Participates in many service activities--Blood Drive--and some fund raising functions are the primary activities. 284 |
| Board of Advocates - Law School | The Board of Advocates promotes development of practical skills in oral and written legal advocacy as well as a wide range of activities designed to provide participants realistic experience in trial and appellate advocacy, negotiation, and client contact. The Niemann Cup established by Stanley P & Claudie P. Wilson in 1984, is awarded to the top advocate of each graduating class. The winner also receives the $250.00 Wilson Honorarium. (MORE IN FILE) | Sponsors the Spring and Fall Hildebrand Moot Court competitions, Jones Mock Trial, Hutchinson Mock Trial, Counseling Competition and various interscholastic competitions. We also run two lecture series, and supervise the National Order of Barristers. TNH 2.130 |
| Boom! Cinema INACTIVE | The purpose of the organization is to bring students together to create professional quality film productions. (Please see boomcinemas.com for a more detailed description) | Members of Boom! Cinema will come together to collaborate on professional quality film productions. Students will work together in a group, acting as a cohesive unit to make films and multimedia video projects. |
| Brackenridge, Roberts, & Prather Residence Hall Council | Residence Hall Student involvement for BRP Residence Halls | Social activities and community building |
| Brazilian Students Association (BRASA) | BRASA's purpose is to bring together Brazilian students, as well as anyone interested in the Brazilian culture. Our biggest goal is to facilitate the transition from Brazil to UT and the US itself, and to create a welcoming atmosphere for new students, a "home away from home." To promote cooperation between Brazilians and other UT students. To increase cultural awareness of Brazil. | The organization will host periodic general meetings and social events. We will have special welcoming events for new students, and organized sporting events. |
| Breaking the Silence INACTIVE | To bring awareness to students about domestic violence and sexual abuse. | Yearly conference and volunteering |
| BRIDGE | To indroduce people to the card game of bridge and to promote and facilitate the joy of playing bridge. | Meetings every week to teach and play bridge. |
| Bridges International - Texas Chapter | To serve international students at UT by connecting them with social opportunities, service outlets and spiritual resources. | BI @ UT will seek to partner with the community to connect international students with mentors and host families and individuals. Major EVents are hosted for students around American holidays. Social and Spiritual Discussion Groups will be formulated. |
| Broccoli Project | To select and perform droll or interesting plays, like but not limited to Woody Allen's God. Our emphasis will be on performance. | In the fall 1991 semester, we will be performing the afrementioned God. There may be a fundraiser, but nothing major. |
| Brothers & Sisters in Business INACTIVE | Our vision is to create a Christ centered community within the Business School and fellowship with other students from various. At weekly bible studies we will bring in Christian business leaders who can give us insight on how they integrate their professional responsibilities wit their faith: "changing the people that change the world" | We want to build deeper relationships, encourage one another, and become accountability partners while seeking God's plan for our futures. |
| Buddhist Association | The Buddhist Association is dedicated in bringing Buddhism to society, understanding and undertaking the guidelines of Buddha's teaching of personal cultivation toward enlightenment, and bringing a Buddhist Association to the University campus. | 1. Regular Buddha assembly 2. Lectures on Buddhism 3. Zen study 4. Inviting renowned Buddhist scholars to lecture on Buddhism. 5. Community service: visit Nursing Homes. 6. Social gatherings |
| Building Tomorrow at UT Austin INACTIVE | Building Tomorrow is an international non-profit organization empowering young people to raise funds and awareness to benefit vulnerable children in sub-Saharan Africa. Building Tomorrow works with college chapters and Key Club International to complete fundraising goals for school construction in Uganda. | Activities of Building Tomorrow raise awareness to the educational needs of children in sub-Saharan Africa, and college chapters contribute to Building Tomorrow's philanthropic efforts. |
| Burnt Orange Groove Percussion | To practice and perform percussion cadences with a group of students intending to have fun and experiences during many collegiate events. | This organization will mainly practice percussion cadences and features, and perform at collegiate activities such as tailgating, without interfering with longhorn band activities. |
| Business and Tax Law Society | 1) Establish a network of students interested in business and tax law. 2) Provide information, networking opportunities, and insight into legal careers in business and tax law. 3) Furnish information to students interested in pursuing an LLM in taxation. 4) Develop opportunities for tax assistance community service. | 1) Establish a network of students interested in business and tax law. 2) Provide information, networking opportunities, and insight into legal careers in business and tax law. 3) Furnish information to students interested in pursuing an LLM in taxation. 4) Develop opportunities for tax assistance community service. |
| Business Communications Club | To provide non-threatening environment for graduate business students to improve their public speaking and social skills in a variety of business settings. | We will host bi-weekly meetings in which students will have a chance to read, participate, and get feedback on public speaking opportunities with the MBA and coaches available through the MBA program. |
| Business Engineering Association | To promote interests among business and engineering students who are interested in working in industries where business and engineering people work together. Examples include oil and gas industry, high-tech industry, and technology startup companies. We will host general meetings with leading firms, host professional workshops, host social events, and do volunteer events. | Our organization will engage in strategic partnerships with leading firms to provide tips on resume building, interviewing, and finding internships. |
| Business Healthcare Association | Business Healthcare Association's mission is to expose students to the marketing, financial, and legal aspects of providing healthcare. All majors are welcome to participate in our volunteer and social events and join us in our biweekly meetings. | Hosting speakers, volunteering at clinics or events in the community, organized social and networking opportunities. |
| Business Students Abroad INACTIVE | We bring business students who have, or wish to, study abroad together with international students currently studying abroad at UT. We will hold many fun events to integrate internationals into UT culture. | We are considering events such as trips to Boston Springs, Austin Area thrift stores, and a boat party. |
| Business Toastmasters | The goal of this club is to improve student communication skills in preparation for their entry to the business world. | Speech competitions will be held every so often to generate funds for the club and to develop speaking skills. Club meetings will be held on a bi-weekly basis to facilitate public speaking practice. |
| Business, Industry, Government and Society Group INACTIVE | The group is dedicated to providing an opportunity for members to explore the relationship between business and government in the US and other countries. In a non-partisan atmosphere, the group helps McCombs students learn about local, state, federal and international public policy and its impact on business. | The group organizes speaker series with classrooms, alumni panels and lectures to bring in people in corporations, government and special interest groups. To provide other students not in the program. |
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Each year, registered student organizations self-identify according to the following twelve categories:
- Educational/Departmental Organizations promote development in a particular academic area.
- Honorary Organizations recognize high-level academic achievement, and generally require a demonstrated interest in a particular career or academic discipline.
- International/Cultural Organizations foster cultural diversity and offer support to their members and the campus community.
- Legislative Student Organizations Graduate Student Assembly, Senate of College Councils and Student Government.
- Political Organizations support political parties, political issues and/or candidates who are seeking political office.
- Professional Organizations provide a preview of students' anticipated professional careers. Group activities may include speakers, field trips and volunteer or field work.
- Recreational Organizations promote sports-oriented programs and/or recreational activities.
- Religious Organizations serve as support for students of a particular religious persuasion or denomination.
- Service Organizations provide volunteers for on-campus and off-campus projects. Membership requirements generally include a commitment to work for and/or an interest in a particular cause.
- Social Organizations foster social networks among members.
- Special Interest Organizations focus on a specific issue or topic.
- Student Governance Organizations address student needs and express student views.
