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| Organization | Purpose | Functions |
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| Cactus Yearbook | Produce the University of Texas at Austin yearbook. | Reporting, photography, editing, design. 2500 Whitis, Room 2.114C |
| CAGE Student Production Resource Center | To operate a clearinghouse of information and resources for graduate and undergraduate Radio-TV-Film student productions. | Library of trade and artistic publications; information about festivals, grants, scholarships and internships; monthly newsletter; organize screenings of student work; facilitate communication and collaboration among students, faculty and administration; prepare students for the real world. A0800 |
| Camp Kesem - Texas | Camp Kesem is a college student run summer camp for kids with a parent who has or has had cancer. Our one week sleep over camps are a chance for kids 6-16 to have a fun-filled week and just be kids. | Hold fundraisers to put the camp on for no cost to the children's families. Social gatherings to gain interest in the new organization. |
| Campaign to End the Death Penalty INACTIVE | Educate and organize against the death penalty in Texas and the U.S. | Host debates, invite speakers, hold meetings. |
| Campus Based SFL | We are a group of young christian students that come together to glorify God through praise & worship. Being away from home, in a college environment, we sometimes stray away from the path that God has intended for us. We keep each other in check through encouragment and prayer. It is our faith that keeps us together and pulls us through the tough times at school. | Fellowships, praise and worship, bible study, Jesus night, and Christian camps. |
| CAMPUS CAT COALITION | SPAY/NEUTER AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR FERAL CAMPUS CATS. | AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY/SPCA |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Provide an environment that allows one to learn, teach, apply and com- municate to others the essentials of the Christian faith, through weekly leadership training classes, individual Bible studies and per- sonal evangelism. The sponsoring of guest speakers and seminars to provide the academic community with contemporary Christian scholars. To sponsor weekend retreats and vacation conferences for a furthering commitment and challenge to the Christian Life. | Weekly meetings, individual Bible studies, team meetings, special speakers, seminars, weekend retreats, Spring Break Conference--Daytona Beach, Florida, Christmas Conference. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment | To plan programs which educate, develop, entertain, and enlighten the students, faculty, and staff of The University of Texas at Austin and the surrounding community. To create a sense of community through programming and leadership experiences for the students at UT Austin. To act as a resource for other student organizations. To provide a student voice in the allocation of student fee money for programming and leadership development. | The Board acts as the organizing body of Campus Events + Entertainment. An up-to-date list of activities is available at www.utexas.edu/txunion/calendar. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment African American Culture | African American Culture (AACC) provides its members an opportunity to develop, plan, and present African and African American cultural programs to The University of Texas at Austin, thus improving and educating the student body, empowering students to become leaders, and encouraging unity to promote social change. | Cultural awareness, diverse speakers, and community celebrations. Past events include "Culture Shock," "Navigating the Business of Success with Brian White," "It Just Got Real: AIDS Awareness," and "Freshman Programming Committee Presents: Masquerade in the Park." |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Asian American Culture | Asian American Culture is dedicated to producing events that foster a meaningful understanding of the richness and diversity of Asian and Asian American cultures. Members are involved in event planning, production and promotion. | Lunar New Year, March Masti, Miss UT Asia, lectures. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Creative Arts and Theatre | In addition to hosting the annual Madrigal Dinner, Creative Arts + Theatre serves as home for showcasing student talent. Examples include but are not limited to plays, musicals, open mics, dance recitals and the visual arts. | Madrigal Dinner, theatre, plays, musicals, performances. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Distinguished Speakers | Distinguished Speakers is the premier student-run speaker series at The University of Texas at Austin. Members have the opportunity to plan and manage forums, panels and speaking events around topics and speakers who are interesting, relevant and influential. | Lectures, debates, forums, panel discussions, and symposia. Past speakers include Zach Braff, Soledad O'Brien, Dustin Lance Black, Lt. General Romeo Dallaire, Laura Ling, Jon Landau, Frank Warren, Salvatore Guinta, Joseph Kahn, Jack Abramoff, and John Legend. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Events CoSponsorship Board | Members of ECB allocate $71,000 in funding each year to various events held by student organizations. ECB helps student organizations promote diverse programs that mirror the interests of the student body and personify the spirit of the university. | Cosponsorship of a variety of events on campus. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Headliners | Headliners is the major events wing of Campus Events + Entertainment. Headliners strives to bring large-scale, high profile concert, comedy, and entertainment events to UT students at no cost. Through its programs, Headliners hopes to bring students together in large numbers to foster a sense of shared community and school pride. | Our committee works hard to plan and promote shows of all genres and sizes. Some of our events include: Forty Acres Fest night show, Kerrville Singer Songwriter Competition, and Blues on the Patio. In addition, Headliners plans comedy shows and other entertainment. Our members have had the opportunity to work with artists such as Girl Talk, Bo Burnham, Arcade Fire, Gavin DeGraw, The Roots, Ben Folds, and so much more! |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Mexican American Culture | Mexican American Culture creates programs and events that help foster and cultivate a more diverse environment. Our members have an opportunity to learn about the history, traditions and customs of Mexican American culture while teaching and celebrating all Latin American cultures at the University of Texas at Austin. | Celebracion de Independencias, Cezar Chavez Luncheon, Noche de Baile con Ritmo Mexicano, Dia de los Muertos, Encuentro Ancestral: Cultura, tradicion oral y DANZA, Dia de los Ninos: Reviving Your Childhood. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Recreation | Recreation strives to program a diverse array of events throughout the school year that focus on active student participation. At Recreation events, students do not sit on the sidelines; they are directly involved in and integral parts of our programs. Recreation programs include tournaments, competitions, daytime activities, and non-traditional events. We strive to plan frequent events throughout the long semesters to bring students together, expand their comfort zones, and meet student needs through targeted programs. | Road trip, bowling tournaments, tailgates. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Showtime | Showtime programs events that center on media, pop culture, and student trends/interests. In addition, Showtime oversees the Blockbuster and Late Night Film series and the Texas Union Film Festival (TUFF). Showtime seeks to bring students together through common interests in film, television, gaming, and current events. | Blockbuster Film Series, Late Night Film Series, advanced screenings, sing-alongs, outdoor screenings. Past events include advanced screening of "Paranormal Activity 3," Outdoor screening of "Inception," "Aladdin" sing-along, and the annual Texas Union Film Festival. |
| Campus Events + Entertainment Texas Traditions | Texas Tradition hosts some of E+E's longstanding traditional programs: Texas Revue, Forty Acres Fest, Road Trip and Orange & White Ball. Members have opportunities to learn how each unique event is put together and run, while building major event experience. | Forty Acres Fest, Texas Revue, Road Trip, Orange & White Ball. |
| Campus Innovation Ambassadors INACTIVE | Innovation Ambassadors promote social innovation among their peers and serve as a link between various campus departments. | Planning and hosting campus events about social entrepreneurship and social innovation. |
| Campus Renewal Ministries | Campus Renewal Ministries forges partnerships in prayer to build missional communities that transform college campuses with the gospel of Jesus. | Campus Renewal Ministries hosts the Campus House of Prayer where students from different campus ministries can pray for UT 24 hours a day. We lead the missional community movement at UT, helping connect students from different ministries to live as missionaries on campus. We also host united worship events such as All Campus Worship, the Collegiate Day of Prayer, and Rez Week. |
| Campus Sabha INACTIVE | Meet and discuss religious topics | Monthly meetings, social/outings |
| Campus Safe Cycling Campaign INACTIVE | To improve the state of bicycling as a viable means of transit on the UT campus through safety education and public awareness projects, service and bicycle advocacy projects, and working towards implementation of infra-structure improvements. | The organization will conduct community discussion charette events, install environmental art projects, and help to convey the concerns and wishes of the UT community (in terms of bicycle transit needs) to university decision-makers. |
| Cancer Alliance | Cancer Alliance's primary goal is to serve as the official representation of all cancer-focused organizations at the University of Texas at Austin. | Our major activities will include hosting and promoting cancer-based events on campus. |
| Cantonese Student Fellowship | To be the channel of his love, and to care for fellow students around. | bible study, prayer meeting, workshop, hotpot/BBQ outreach, spread the love of Christ |
| Capoeira Angola Group | To further the study of Capoeira Angola, an Afro-Brazilian dance/ martial art, through physical practice, song and discussion. | Please visit our website for our current campus class schedules and locations. Classes are free to UT students, staff, and faculty. New members can purchase T-shirts for $10. Everyone is welcome and the classes are great for beginners. Please wear clothes you don't mind sweating in; pants and sneakers are highly recommended. We'd love to have you in class. |
| Capoeira Club | The Mission Statement of the Capoeira Club is as follows: The Capoeira Club promotes the art of capoeira and the study of Afro-Brazilian culture. The practice of capoeira includes study of the Portuguese language, Afro-Brazilian history, music, dance, and martial arts. The purpose of the Club is to provide members of the UT Austin Community with an organization that facilitates and promotes these studies. Through the promotion of capoeira, the Capoeira Club will bring the charity, friendship, discipline, and joy of capoeira to the greater Emory community. | We would like to provide various classes during the week. These classes would include Portuguese language classes, music classes, Brazilian dance classes, and Capoeira classes. Once a year or once a semester depending on the size of the group of students, we would like to have a belt ceremony where the students would be awarded a new belt based on their level of training. We would also like to organize special workshops taught by visiting professors, as well as host a nationwide tournament. |
| Capstone CBS | Transform lives through the study of the Bible | Weekly gatherings to study and discuss the Bible |
| Caribbean Students Association | To bring together students, faculty and staff from or interested in the Caribbean. | Educational and social. |
| Caring for Camo | Caring for Camo is a student organization committed to helping currently deployed US troops by sending letters and care packages. | We plan on holding meetings twice a month with the goal of planning our collection drives. Our primary goal is to send as many letters and care packages as possible to the troops. In order to collect letters and goods we will table around campus and at various location in the Austin community. We also plan on selling merchandise throughout campus and online including T-Shirts, Wristbands, and other various products in order to raise money to pay for care packages. We will also hold partnership events with local businesses in order to help raise money. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to helping the Troops. |
| CATHY LESTER ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE | To support the Cathy Lester Endowment Fund and provide incentive and funds for supporting Administrative IT professionals that exhibit high standards and support the administrative functions of UT Austin. Award to be given annually. | none BWY 301 |
| Center Space Project | To work hands-on, collaboratively, and experimentally with other students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visiting artist to plan and implement visual arts events/exhibitions. Students will grow personally and professionally by helping at events, becoming familiar with the Austin art scene, and creating and executing their own functions. | Curating center space (a gallery located in the VAC), film series, open houses, student symposia, critique nights, and working with visiting artists. |
| Central Texas Model United Nations | To accomplish a goal of globalization in our world today and serve as country ambassadors in Model UN Events and competitions. | Serving country ambassadors in mock UN debates and conferences. |
| Chabad Jewish Student Organization INACTIVE | To show, explain, and experience Judaism from an authentic perspec- tive. | Sabbath meals, study groups in Jewish/Chassidic philosophy, Torah and Talmud, community service projects, Holiday and special events ser- vices. |
| Chatoyant INACTIVE | To aid the community's less fortunate through selfless acts of community service, as well as to host fundraisers for charitable and non-profit organizations. | Chatoyant's sole purpose is to help as many food banks, local hospitals, homeless shelters, and foster care homes as possible through a sincere desire to positively impact the community we live in a long-lasting manner. |
| Chess Club | Chess Club is organized to promote the game of chess in the UT community. | Chess club promotes interest in and the ideals of chess. We meet weekly to play and develop strategies and encourage members to participate in city-wide/local tournaments. |
| Chi Beta Delta | Chi Beta Delta is a service sorority whose mission is to promote leadership, guidance, and to strengthen the ties of friendship. The sorority aims to provide a sense of belonging to The University of Texas. | Weekly meeting, 30 hours of community service a semester. |
| Chi Epsilon - Civil Engineering | To honor distinguished Civil Engineering Students. | Social, volunteering, and professional development events. Meetings held alternating Wednesdays (bi-weekly) with ASCE. |
| Chi Gamma Sigma INACTIVE | Chi Gamma Sigma is designed to be a place where students can come together to find a sense of belong and community. Our main focus is to uphold and maintain the educational values that make the University of Texas one of the premiere educational institutions in the nation, while at the same time, offering our members an outlet for community service and a safe social environment. | We wish to offer some sort of community service at least once a month, as well as participating in a philanthropy week each year focusing on promoting cancer research awareness and raising money to support the research. |
| Chi Omega Sorority - UPC | We are an organization with high standards of scholarship and personnel. We promote friendship, campus activities, vocational goals, and social and civil service. | Philanthropies, social functions, and high scholarship are our special interests. |
| Chi Phi Fraternity - IFC | 1) Encourage individual development; 2) promote adjustment to college life; 3) build respect for the individual; 4) stimulate intellectual growth; 5) promote an understanding of the fraternity life; 6) pro- mote the diffusion of cultural and social graces; 7) provide an envi- ronment for the free exchange of ideas between all members; 8) pro- mote friendship. | social |
| Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association (CHLSA) | Foster communication of a bicultural nature in an effort to bring understanding of legal problems related to the Chicano/Hispanic community; provide common base of understanding for the Chicano/ Hispanic law students and provide them with support in overcoming the challenge of law school; stimulate awareness on the part of the faculty and administration to problems which are unique to the Chicano/Hispanic student and his/her society... (MORE IN FILE) | Volunteer in the Chicano/Hispanic community in an effort to educate the disadvantaged members of the community. Sponsor fund raising events such as the Fajita Fiesta. Host social and cultural gatherings for the benefit of Chicano/Hispanic law students and friends. Maintain a resource center to provide study aids to members of the association. Volunteer at the East Austin Legal Clinic founded by CHLSA. TNH 2.125B |
| China Business Association | Establish and strengthen business culture liaison between UT students and China. CBA is directed to all students who have a special interest in China's business and culture. CBA is also committed to helping Chinese business students with transition, and providing networking opportunities in the U.S. | CBA resume book. CBA Alumni directory. Chinese student orientation. Socials; speaker forums, monthly article for Texas Business, China Preview lecture for Plus Program. China Movie Week, International Night. Chinese New Year, mid-autumn festival. |
| China Care | Every year tens of thousands of children are thrust into overcrowded, under funded orphanages and abandoned because parent's can't afford to care for them. And for children born with disabilities, the outlook is far grimmer. Our mission is to give Chinese orphans the opportunity for a life of love & American families the means to provide it. And, in the process positively affect the lives of those who help as well as those who are helped. | Our function will be to sponser children for necessary surgeries and future adoption. We also organize a bi-monthly playgroup in the Austin area for families with children from China. 451 |
| Chinese American Petroleum Association - Austin Chapter INACTIVE | CAPA is dedicated to providing value-added services and promoting continuing education, technical exchange, and career development of its members. | CAPA will focus on technical knowlege exchange among professionals and students. We will invite speakers from the industry to share their knowledge with the students in UT. We will also organize paper contest to practice students' technical presentation ability. |
| Chinese Student Association | CSA promotes Chinese culture across campus and the Austin community by hosting main events such as the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in the fall and the Latern Festival in the spring. We also have social events, which include road trips, mixers, IM sports, volunteering, and more. CSA is a place to build true friendships, learn, promote Chinese culture, and have fun! | Mid Autumn Festival ( October), Speed Dating (February), Lantern Festival (March), Dumpling Nights (Monthly), Game Night (Fall), Family Field Day (Spring), Formal (May). |
| Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) | Conduct social gatherings for Chinese scholars, students on campus. | Social gatherings. |
| CHRISTIAN FACULTY NETWORK | Discussion of Christianity and its relevance to the university. | . |
| Christian Fellowship | To promote fellowship amongst Christians by meeting together for fellowship, prayer, preaching the gospel and reading the bible. | Hold meditation to fellowship about Jesus Christ; study the truth in the bible. |
| Christian Legal Society | A non-demoninational organization whose purpose is to provide the Christian law student an alternative approach to the problems en- countered during a legal education. Provides the Christian law student a source of fellowship, Bible Study, and mutual Christian support and prayer. | Weekly meetings in Townes Hall; monthly party-fellowships; weekly fellowship hour; weekly prayer breakfast; fall and spring retreats; guest speakers; interaction with Christian Legal Society; sponsor of community service programs and events, such as Austin Meals on Wheels program for the elderly; parties for students at the Travis State School, and other projects. |
| Christian Pharmacist Fellowship Intn'l Student Chapter | To support each other academically, emotionally and spiritually in our efforts to encourage and help other pharmacy students. | Meetings which include readings, discussion, singing, and social gatherings |
| Christian Students on Campus | To glorify God and His son Jesus Christ on the campus. | Meet with others who love the Lord Jesus Christ; study the Bible; fellowship |
| Christians on Campus | Our purpose is to enjoy and minister the unsearchable riches of Christ (Eph 3:8) for the building up of the Body of Christ (Eph 4:12). We hold the faith which is common to all the believers in the Lord Jesus Christ (Titus 1:4). Through daily prayer, Bible reading, and Christian fellowship we are growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and unto the day of eternity. Amen (2Pet. 3:18). | We offer a variety of activities throughout the semester, all of which focus on enjoying Christ. Our activities include Bible studies, fellowship, singing, announcing Christ as the gospel, passing out tracts, nourishing and shepherding one another, and teaching the high truths revealed in the Bible. |
| Christians United for Israel (CUFI) - Longhorn Chapter INACTIVE | The purpose of Christians United for Israel is to unite the Body of Christ on the UT campus to support the state of Israel. | CUFI will host special speakers at rallies to their events. CUFI will also host various meetings throughout the semester dealing with political and spiritual support for Israel. |
| CHYK West at the University of Texas at Austin | To promote Hindu (Vedanta) philosophy and its application to our daily life. | Weekly meetings, and special activities (on special hindu religious days). |
| Circle K International | To provide an organization where students can contribute service to those who are in need of assistance. The scope of assistance is not limited to any one area. CKI is part of the K family. | Service and Social with emphasis on community and School service. |
| Citizens for Local and State Service (CLASS) INACTIVE | CLASS seeks to promote awareness and involvement in local and state government. The primary aim is to familiarize participants with the machinery of government. | 1). Regular field trips to council, planning & other meetings in the Austin area. 2). "Intern-For-A-Day" Event 3). Austin mayoral candidates' debate & program |
| Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Advisory Board INACTIVE | To enhance the undergraduate experience for civil/architectural engineers | Field trips, guest speakers, other activities involving civil/architectural engineering |
| CleanTech Group | To connect MBA Students with energy related industry, academics, and e xperts towards the goal of building a diverse, economically viable ene rgy portfolio. | Speaker series, networking opportunities, visits to local industries, and joint events with other groups will be hosted. |
| ClockTower Cultural Productions: Raas Rodeo | The purpose of the organization will be to spread Indian dance culture around the city of Austin. | The major activity will be to host a Raas (dance) competition called Raas Rodeo in Austin. It will be a national competition that will increase cultural awareness. |
| Clothed | Clothed strives to help provide gently used clothing for men, women, and children in need in India. | We will have an annual clothing drive and events to raise funds for clothing in India including fundraisers, fashion shows, etc. |
| CLU (Conservative Liberal Union) INACTIVE | To bring two opposing ideas to the chopping block for analysis. In essence, we will be promoting the Independent Party. | We will do anything and everything to promote productivity in a fun way. This varies from discussion periods where we will analyze valuable ideologies from both conservatives and liberals. We will also be involved in Intramural Sports, BBQ's, and other rec. activities. |
| Club for Environmental Outreach | The Club for Environmental Outreach will seek to enrich both the local and international community by working with partner groups to plan and perform environmental projects, focusing on education and environmental accountability. | Events will include fortnightly meetings and ongoing, varied projects. Some travel is possible. |
| Club Outreach | To form a link between U.T. and A.I.S.D students. Club Outreach will provide an opportunity for U.T. students to volunteer at local schools providing assistance to at-risk students through fun, hands-on activities. U.T. students will be mentors and role models to A.I.S.D students. | Science Sunday, Field-Trips, Weekly after-school tutoring |
| Club Tennis INACTIVE | The goal of club tennis is to bring together players of different levels in order to practice, play tournaments, and make friends. We hope to support and spread the game of tennis throughout the UT campus. | |
| Clutch | To promote and create performance opportunities for UT composers. | Seveal concerts a year of new works by UT student composers. |
| Coalition for Careers in Public Service | To inform students about and provide access to opportunities in public service - nonprofit and public sectors. | n/a |
| Coalition for Careers in Public Services | To inform students about and provide access to opportunities in public service- nonprofit and public sectors. | None |
| COALITION FOR CAREERS IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR | TO INFORM STUDENTS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTORS. | |
| Coastal Bend Longhorn Students INACTIVE | Our purpose is to provide students of the Coastal Bend Region an opportunity to come together to take on challenges, such as community service, set before them. Through this, we will positively represent not only the University of Texas at Austin, but also our home region, the Coastal Bend. Students, through our organization, may also be able to network with other students from this region. | The organization will do community service, hold fund raisers, recruit future Longhorns, and have social gatherings. |
| Collaboration for Education | The Collaboration for Education exists to facilitate exchange between those who consider themselves leaders of organizations and initiatives that revolve around the goals of education reform, advocacy, and programs actively bridging the achievement gap. | We host weekly meetings to coordinate our event lineup, share our experience and expertise, and request help from each other. We welcome any students, faculty, and staff wishing to develop their initiatives with us to make a larger impact on education. |
| Collaborative Artists | To foster a sense of community among UT's artists and provide a place to hone one's craft by inspiring and learning from one another. | Meet weekly and create art-drawing, painting, digital art, jewelry, etc. Occasionally we host tutorials, events, and movies. |
| Collaborative Consumption INACTIVE | To engage the student body in sustainable and communal living by encouraging and orchestration the sharing of items. | Host sharing parties where everyone involved brings n item of significance. |
| College at the Austin Stone | To make the supremacy of the name and purpose of Jesus Christ known at the University of Texas. | Small group Bible studies; occasional group gatherings, dinners, and parties. |
| College Forward Collegians at University of Texas at Austin | College Forward Collegians at UT Austin will serve as a social network and academic support platform to first generation, economically disadvantaged students attending the University of Texas and participating in the College Forward program. The group will provide leadership and mentorship opportunities to College Forward students in a peer support environment. | Activities include peer-to-peer networking between upper/underclassmen members, study group facilitation, student aid/scholarship workshops, career/resume workshops, study skills workshops, community service projects, and other activities that might provide members with academic or social advantage. |
| College Parents Pursuing an Education (CPPE) INACTIVE | To support young soon to be mothers or parents who are still furthering their education. We would provide fundraisers to help them, giveaways including baby necessities, support groups, as well as motivational speakers. | The group would have motivational speakers and sponsors that will contribute with baby necessities such as pampers, fundraise money and hold support groups with food to talk about any issues. |
| College Republicans at Texas | To proactively advance principles and values of the Republican Party on campus, to coordinate and provide logistical support to the Republican Party of Texas, to engage and educate the larger student population on contemporary political issues to induce interest in all levels of governmental affairs, and to cultivate a community of like-minded, center-right political family made up of primarily independents, conservatives, and libertarians. | We host weekly meetings featuring politically-oriented speakers and issues of the day. We are honored to have hosted guests such as State Comptroller Susan Combs, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, Senatorial Candidate Craig James, Syndicated Columnist Michelle Malkin, Political Strategist Karl Rove, various state legislators, political consultants, media personnel, etc. We offer leadership opportunities throughout our organization, and we connect members to meaningful internship positions. We take an active role in political campaigns, lobbying, party building, and community activism. We work hard to represent the center-right voice here on campus through media outreach. |
| College Women's Caucus INACTIVE | Networking, education, and skills. Building among women interested in a political career | Endorsing women running in SG elections; educating elementary, middle and high school-aged children in becoming involved in politics as women; networking among local professionals. |
| Colleges Against Cancer | Colleges Against Cancer is a program designed to help eliminate cancer by initiating and supporting the programs of the American Cancer Society on College Campuses. | Advocacy, education, programs and services to UT students, faculty, and staff. Relay for Life. |
| Collegiate Muslim Professionals | To help collegiate Muslim students make the transition from academia to the real world through mentorship, career advice and professional guidance. | We will host career panels from leading industries as well as host networking events. |
| Collegium Musicum | The Collegium Musicum is an independent, extracurricular chorus at the University of Texas at Austin. We offer the University's student choral singers a year-round opportunity to sing the great choral music of the Western tradition, placing special emphasis on music of the Renaissance and Middle Ages, and on works of unusual musical or historical significance. | Rehearsal two nights each week (Thurs/Sun. 7:00-9:30 PM); 1-2 concerts per semester; 1 overnight retreat per semester. |
| ColorCancer | We fundraise by selling shirts in the colors corresponding to the cancer that individuals have been affected by. The money raised through the sale of these shirts goes toward small groups who have taken action towards various cancer causes and hope to affect change in a large way. Our motto is "Every cancer has a color. Every color has a story." We are passionate about his cause because these aren't just colors. These colors represent families who have lost loved one's, they represent individuals who are currently in and out of hospital rooms searching for the next cure, and they represent those who have battled cancer and won. No one has the same story I do, no one has the same story you do, but with ColorCancer we know that while we are unique, we are not alone. | Spread awareness, offer hope and encouragement, and raise funds to support cancer related causes. Partner with cancer related organizations, volunteer in the community, and practice health promotion. Many different events this semester, such as Color Run, Texas Stars Hockey Game, LiveStrong Expo, and more. |
| Communication Council | Our council's main purpose is to address student concerns in the College of Communication by fostering and maintaining a strong relationship with our college's administration. Additionally, we facilitate interactions between students, faculty , and staff in the college; represent the college at University-wide events; and serve the city of Austin through our volunteer and community service outreach. | As the liaison between students and faculty of the College of Communication, we are the voice of student concerns. We instill a sense of pride in the college of communication by unifying the student body with faculty and staff, creating an uplifting spirit for all. |
| Communication Studies Graduate Community | The Communication Studies Graduate Community will provide networking and professional development activities as well as organize social activities for graduate students in the Department of Communication Studies. | None. |
| Community & Regional Planning Student Org.-CRPSO | To promote information sharing between UT Faculty/Students to actively participate in administration decisions affecting CRP and to promote information within the department. | The CRPSO is primarily interested in promoting and informing students of relevant activites in CRP & the Planning Community. |
| Community and Regional Planning Council on Program Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion | The graduate student group works together to explore and expand ideologies and realities of program culture, diversity, and inclusion within the Community and Regional Planning Program in the School of Architecture | Recruitment, Forums, Service Activities, Curriculum Analysis, Cultural Events |
| Companeros INACTIVE | To assist non-native speakers with their conversational abilities and fluency in Spanish. | We will meet at different social gatherings where we will focus on improving our Spanish. We want to increase our fluency for the upper-division Spanish courses and for studying abroad opportunities. |
| Comparative Americanists-At the University of Texas at Austin INACTIVE | To provide a networking group for students of the Americas from various disciplines. | Producing inter-disciplinary scholarship pertaining to the Americas; develop common interests; plan conference panels; host events. |
| Conceptual Self-defense | Our purpose will be to train our members in competitive forms and sparring techniques. We will do so in order to compete in inter- collegiate, national, and international tournaments. | Our major activities will be our training sessions and tournaments. We will specialize in competitive forms and fighting style. |
| Consortium Fellows Business Association | CFBA's purpose is to organize the collective efforts of Consortium fellows around maximizing their relationship with current and potential Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and corporate partners. | CFBA's focus is on securing continued funding for UT fellowships and guaranteeing corporate interest in hiring fellows for full-time and internship opportunities. As such, CFBA's major activities include orientation for new fellows, corporate receptions for current fellows, phone-a-thon fund raising among UT consortium alumni, and the creation of a CFBA resume book. |
| Consortium For Research in Teacher Education | The Consortium for Research in Teacher Education is an interdisciplinary graduate student organization which promotes rigorous quality research on the education of teachers in a variety of contexts. The consortium fosters collaboration among its members as well as external partnerships that support and influence teacher education. The organization values membership from all departments and fields of study. | Goals of C.R.T.E. include the establishment of mentorship between members and others for development and professional growth in graduate studies and educational research; advocacly for issues in teacher education for its members and partners; formation of a reservoir of information and resources related to research in teacher education; and development of an intercollegiate network of teacher education researchers. |
| Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) | CMAA educates students interested in construction engineering an construction management in ways to be successful in the industry. Through presentations from company representatives to field trips to construction sites, CMAA exposes students to the construction world. | Meetings with presentations from company representatives will be held multiple times each semester. In addition, the CMAA officers will educate the members in ways to successful in their job searches in the construction industry. Finally, CMAA goes on a field trip to a construction sit at least once a semester, giving students hands-on experience in the construction world. |
| Contagious Smiles | We aspire to bring smiles to those in need by dedicating quality time and creating numerous activities that are fun and memorable! We are a service organization that primarily works with young children. Our goal is to connect UT students to opportunities to give back to the community. We provide the networking and tools to enable students to reach out and make a difference to the lives of young children. | We work with many children who are undergoing difficult situations, such as being ill or underprivileged. Within our own group of students, many long-term friendships have been created. We provide a community where members work together and are able to do what they do best, making huge contributions to children in need. |
| Contumacy | To publish a newspaper with stories that the mainstream media will not cover. | Publishing a monthly newspaper. |
| Cooperative Pharmacy Student Association | The purpose of CPSA is to: 1. Participate in community services involving pharmacy health care, disease awareness, and educational programs geared toward the promotion of a healthier community at The University of Texas Pan-American (UTPA) and in the Rio Grande Valley. 2. Assist in the recruitment and retention of qualified students into the Cooperative Pharmacy program and pharmacy profession. Strengthen the relationship between pharmacy students and all pre-pharmacy students. 3. Enrich the leadership skills, organizational involvement, and professional development of members. 4. Support the Cooperative Pharmacy program at UTPA and The University of Texas at Austin by promoting academic excellence and development of the profession of pharmacy. | Major activities include: recruitment, community screenings, campus health screenings, educational events, and promoting pharmacy month. |
| Coptic Students of Texas | Our mission as the Coptics Students of Texas at UT-Austin is to develop and maintain a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ through prayer and worship, to reach out to the community through service and evangelism, and to grow in the bond of love through fellowship with each other in the Holy Spirit. | Coptic Students of Texas is a religious organization based on the Coptic (Egyptian) Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Our organization conducts weekly Bible Studies, with both youth and priest speakers, prays in Divine Liturgies, participates in community service, and serves as a way to meet other Christian students and enjoy their fellowship. |
| Council on Rethinking Diplomacy INACTIVE | Facilitate a campus-wide dialogue on issues of international diplomacy, brining together students from a diverse range of disciplines in order to emphasize the fundamentally interdisciplinary nature of interstate relations | Organize speaker points on specific topics related to international diplomacy with an eye towards speaker diversity |
| Counseling Student Association | To provide an open forum that encourages student morale, self-care and community through formal and informal activities that foster academic and clinical training goals governed by policies of the University of Texas at Austin and American Psychological Association. | Seek to provide resources and host activities (e.g. guest speakers, research forums, and policy discussions) that encourage personal and professional success of Counseling Psychology program students. Special interests include: (1) Adequate dissemination of information, which includes but is not limited to, maintenance of CPSA web site, announcements of guest speakers and related activities, distribution of program and APA policies/expectations, (2) Representatives present for faculty and/or student sponsored meetings that impact student life experiences and/or that help elucidate Counseling Psychology program policies. |
| Creekside Residence Hall Council | Represent residents in SRH organization and raise money to be used in student activities and dorm improvements. | Casino Night, Sunday Afternoon Burger Burns, Post-game parties follow- ing intercollegiate games, acquiring tools and athletic equipment for use by residents. 2500 San Jacinto |
| Crossroads INACTIVE | To get the student together to study the Bible and learn more about Jesus Christ. | Weekly meetings, Bible Study, and Sports activity. |
| Crossroads Student Ministry | To host events geared at educating students of different religious backgrounds the beliefs and practices of Christianity. | Christianity 101 a course designed to build intercultural religious understanding between different faiths and engaging Islam, a course meant to help Christians understand Muslim beliefs, are examples of our activities. |
| Culinary Chops INACTIVE | We aim to provide opportunities for the Austin community to learn the basic culinary skills and cooking techniques that will serve them for the rest of their lives. | Promoting and developing programs for teaching students basic culinary skills and food nutrition. Interactive campus cooking events with student, faculty, and staff participation focused on preparing foods that are both delectable and healthy. Working with other organizations both on and off campus to encourage healthy eating habits at all ages. |
| Cultural Heritage and Information Preservation Society | Function as a multi disciplinary student group for those interested in cultural hertiage, preservation, and information studies. The group is open to all, with most coming from graduate programs. | Educational tours, a yearly symposium to bring together scholars to discuss issues in cultural heritage studies. |
| Cultural Studies in Education Graduate Student Council | The purpose of the organization is to provide students in Cultural Studies in Education, and any student that wishes to join, with a space to share news and information about community events, to reflect on our experiences as students, and to generate projects or actions to address our concerns. | We will organize a graduate student conference in the Spring 2013. |
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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.
