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| Organization | Purpose | Functions |
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| E3W | "E3W" stand for "Ethnic and Third World Literature." Though based in the English Department, our student organization is committed to promoting the study of underrepresented literature, culture, and history throughout the University. | Our major activities include the annual Sequels Conference on Ethnic and Third World Literature and the annual publication of the E3W Review of Books. Both the Conference and Review bring together students and faculty from all over the University and other higher learning institutions. |
| E5 Longhorn INACTIVE | To promote Christian chastity and unity on campus | On campus talks, study groups, and demonstrations. |
| Eastside Community Connection | Community connection will serve as the student organization for the Eastside community center, a food bank/community center that is being established in East Austin. UT students will run and operate the community center and serve as volunteers. | Volunteering and running the Eastside community connection. 100-C W Dean Keeton 4.206 |
| ECHO | The purpose of Echo is to glorify God by making disciples who discover and follow God's call for them in a lifetime of disciple making. | Retreats, Bible Studies, Social Events, Outreaches |
| Economics Graduates Assembled (EGAD) | This assembly of economics graduate students in a body devoted to one goal: Improving the lives of the economic graduate students. This goal will be accomplished through three areas as described below in the Functions Section. | Our activities encompass three general areas; 1) Social. EGAD will support social interaction among graduate students and between graduate students and faculty. 2) Educational. EGAD will support seminars that address students decisions on shaping experiences within the department. 3) Political. EGAD will work to improve graduate students' standing int eh department and in the field of economics as a whole. |
| EDIBL at the University of Texas at Austin INACTIVE | Shed Light on the subject of entomophagy or insect eating. | Educational meetings to discuss and share the positive implications of introducing insect as an alternate protein source. Offer the community to try different insects. |
| EDM Club | Provide Students a way to meet and collaborate on audio projects and DJ mixes. Function as both a social and educational organization dedicated to audio technology and dance music culture. | Audio podcast maintained by members, weekly meetings that focus on social listening and technical discussion, and specially organized seminars given by members demonstrating their knowledge of specific audio tools. |
| Education Council | To promote cordial student-faculty relations; to develop among the education students a sense of belonging; to initiate or assist in the improvement of academic standards through the investigation of problems in curriculum, facilities, teaching excellence and administration; to foster effective communications with the college and to provide a sounding board for the student suggestions and problems. | Help with preregistration; newsletter each semester; most outstanding student teacher award; Teacher Excellence Award; Education Week; student-staff-faculty Christmas party, participate in Forty Acres Fest; Longhorn Halloween. SZB 282 |
| EERI (Earthquake Engineering Research Institute) | To expose students to state-of-the-art earthquake engineering research and design practices, as well as to provide an additional means of communicating UT research findings to other students and to the industry. | The Chapter will invite knowledgeable lecturers to speak at Chapter functions. These functions will be open to anyone interested in the lecture topic. |
| El Paso Student Pharmacist Association | To promote the profession of pharmacy to the El Paso community; to support and participate in projects which will advance the profession of pharmacy; to foster interest in and loyalty to the College of Pharmacy of the University of Texas at Austin in cooperation with the university of Texas at El Paso; to promote a community of interest and activities between the students and the faculty of the UTEP/UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Programs. | EPSPA's focus is to serve the community primarily through screenings and public health education. For example, EPSPA's has volunteered at the Great American Smoke act Awareness Fair, Special Olympics, Poison Control Center, etc. Through fundraising, EPSPA has helped promote scholarships to students wanting to attend national and state pharmacy meetings. EPSPA has helped its members attain immunization and CPR certification and helped pre-pharmacy students prepare for their pharmacy school interviews. |
| Election Supervisory Board INACTIVE | The Election Supervisory Board conducts and oversees campus-wide elections. Campus-wide elections are held in the spring and fall of each year. University entities participating in the spring campus-wide elections include: Student Government, Graduate Student Assembly, Texas Student Media, the University Co-operative Society, and University Unions. | Voting for the spring elections takes place for two days, and fall elections take place for one day. Current students can vote from any computer with Internet-access at www.utexasvote.org To qualify to run in the elections, a student must fill out the appropriate forms with the respective University entity. After a candidate has filed, he/she must attend the candidate seminar, conducted by the Election Supervisory Board, held prior to campaigning. A student can only run as an independent candidate. |
| Electro Dance Club INACTIVE | Learn how to electro dance, conduct dance workshops, share ideas, inspire one another, and meet new people. | Club members are allowed to partake in dance studio workshops. |
| Electrochemical Society - Student Chapter | To help foster understanding and promote electrochemical and solid state science among students. To gain recognition for the members scholarly and community services. | Our organization will pursue activities such as organizing guest lecturers, seminars and gettogethers that support and enhance the education, professional and community service mission of ECS. |
| Electronic Game Developers Society | To allow students opportunities to network with the gaming industry and to provide a forum where they may learn about game development and improve their skills. | Throughout the year we invite guest speakers from the industry. We also initiate projects within committees so student may gain experience working with others and in leadership. |
| Empowering Leadership Alliance at UTCS | To provide opportunities for underrepresented students in Computer Sciences to get involved in leadership, in research, in networking with academic peers locally and nationally through outreach and mentoring programs, social activities, faculty engagement, and attendance at conferences. | Attendance at conferences, monthly Faculty lunches and monthly organization meetings, social activities, outreach and mentoring activities. 1 Univ. Station, CO500 |
| Energy Finance Group | Primary support roles for Energy Finance specialization (UTMBA) including 1) education about the energy industry, 2) Program support for practicums & industry research, 3) Interaction between faculty, industry leaders & students through professional & social events. | Activities will include practicums, guest speakers (from industry), lectures, special energy seminars, and social events. CBA 6.222 |
| Energy Resources Group | The Energy Business Group is founded to promote: alumni relations, corporate relations, lecture series and increase the visibility of the Energy and Earth Resources program. | Promote alumni relations, corporate relations, lecture series. |
| Engineering 2016 Class Council | To facilitate events in an effort to create a greater sense of community within the Engineering Class of 2016, encouraging relationships among all departments of the Cockrell School. | We will host events pertaining to each of the following categories: Academia, Professional Development, Service,and Social. |
| Engineering Chamber Orchestra | To create a college-wide musical society that provides flexible opportunities for students to enjoy making music together. The Orchestra ultimately envisions to establish a unique musical culture within the Cockrell School of Engineering. | EChO places its members into small chamber ensembles, each of which prepare a musical selection over the course of a semester. The end-of-semester concert showcases the diverse musical talents of EChO members. EChO also hosts socials, service events, and fundraisers to create a musical community. |
| Engineering Honors Council INACTIVE | The EHC shall be dedicated to the continuous improvement of the Engine ering Honors Program (EHP) by promoting social, academic and developme ntal interaction among EHP students, fostering a sense of identity for the EHP, and improving the quality of education offered by the EHP. | Annual Ice-Cream Social |
| ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP (ETAG's) | DISCOVER, DISCUSS, AND SHARE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS TO BENEFIT CUSTOMERS. | N/A |
| Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW-UT) | ESW mobilizes students through education, technical projects, and collaborative action to impact local and global sustainability challenges. | Our chapter pursues many activities focused on the promotion of sustainability. Our members run multiple technical projects at any given time, like our recycling program or the installation of a 230 watt solar panel for a high school. We regularly attend various events around campus where we educate others on the benefits of sustainability, and we volunteer for activities like the SEC E-Wastedrive. Basically, we provide our members with a frame work to pursue their sustainable goals! |
| Engineers for Christ INACTIVE | UT Engineering student organization existing for the purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through discipleship and missional community | -Proclaiming the Gospel within the UT Engineering community; -Providing Christian Discipleship for incoming and new students; -Uniting believers within the Cockrell School of Engineering. |
| Entrepreneur Society | McCombs' Entrepreneur Society (ES) is an organization that brings together MBA students with a common interest in entrepreneurship. Counting 30% of the full time MBA students as dues-paying members, ES is one of McCombs' largest student organizations. It is also among the most active. | This spring ES will be hosting a series of Whiteboarding events at which aspiring entrepreneurs can get feedback on their business ideas, a happy hour for MBA students from other programs visiting Austin for SXSW, an panel discussion headlined by Austin entrepreneur Tito Beveridge of Tito's Vodka, an event for admitted students at the MBA program's preview weekend highlighting the many entrepreneurial resources McCombs, the University of Texas, and Austin have to offer, and ES Connections, a networking and recruiting event that introduces MBA students to local startups. |
| Environmental Law Society | To promote awareness of issues in environmental law | Panels on environmental regulations & issues Boarder environmental issues Field trips, speakers, volunteer work TNH 2.128b |
| Epic Movement | To provide environment and community that allows for the exploration of, the application of, and the communication of the essentials of the Christian faith in the context of the Asian American culture. | Asian-American leadership training, small group Bible studies, retreats and conferences. |
| Episcopal Campus Ministry | Students inviting other students to fellowship within the episcopalian church. | major activities will include dinner, tabling and group studies |
| Equilibrium INACTIVE | To create a community-based fitness and health organization which strives to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle. | We will hold meetings which consist of big group and small group discussions in which goals and tips are shared. We will also participate in IM sports, volunteer at charity events such as marathons and cancer walks, and host social events like kayaking and yoga. |
| Eta Kappa Nu - Elec Engineering (HKN) | To honor outstanding electrical engineering students who have excelled in scholarship, character and leadership. | Activities consist of a pledge period usually 4-8 weeks. We have a combined officer election/end of semester party each semester. Usually have a picnic with the IEEE in Spring. ENS 129 |
| Eta Sigma Phi | Our purpose is to propogate an understanding and passion for the languages of antiquity. | Eta Sigma Phi hosts a number of student-oriented functions such as movie screenings of semi-classics themed films, and get-togethers at our professors' houses. We also hold ancient play readings and performances, and, on occasion, host a symposium or two (alcohol-free of course). WAG 123 C3400 |
| Every Nation Campus Ministries | To teach from the bible the message of Jesus Christ, and to provide an environment where students can grow with other students in their Christian faith. Through leadership training and development, we hope to instill in the students the desire for self-improvement, scholastic and moral excellence, and civic responsibility. | Every Nation Campus Ministries holds weekly campus meetings, Wednesday nights at 8pm. We also have weekly small group bible studies and fellowship activities. Additionally, we host guest speakers and special topic seminars. |
Categories of UT Austin Registered Student Organizations
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.
