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Registered Student Organization Database
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| Organization | Purpose | Functions |
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| OLD GUARD THESPIANS | Mentor student, staff, or faculty volunteers, participate in performance opportunities, showcase new works, or revisit old ones with emphasis on the theatrical experience in all facets, cooperative events with other campus organizations, and promote UT in the community. | none B6000 |
| Olivet Bible Fellowship | We are a Christian student ministry seeking to share with fellow students the good news of God's salvation in Christ Jesus, and to promote spiritual growth of all born-again believers through in-depth Bible study and Spirit-led fellowship and service. | We have weekly Bible Studies, small group gatherings for prayer and fellowship, and a variety of outreach and service activities. |
| Omega Chi Epsilon - Chemical Engineering | The objective of Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE) is to recognize and promote high scholarship, original investigation, camaraderie, and professional service in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. | To achieve the Society's purpose, OXE holds various service and social events throughout the year. Prospective pledges attend a certain number of service and social events, participate in faculty firesides, and complete a faculty research inquiry. The OXE office is located at CPE 2.704C. |
| Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. - LPHC | Omega Delta Phi is a multicultural service/social fraternity that upholds and promotes the principles of Unity, Honesty, Integrity and Leadership. Established in 1987 at Texas Tech University, it has grown to 52 entities, including the Chi chapter at the University of Texas at Austin. At 2012 Nationals for Omega Delta Phi, the Chi chapter received the Best Region Award for Central Texas and the 5th Best Chapter Award. In the spring of 2012 it graduated 16 brothers and received the President's Volunteer Service Award. | The Chi chapter of Omega Delta Phi strives for success in community service events, academics, good sportsmanship, and programming. Above all, the brotherhood acts as a support system to ensure that we graduate our brothers. Our chapter hosts a mentorship afterschool program at low-income middle schools in the Austin area called Young Knights. As part of the program, we promote good sportsmanship and higher education. |
| Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority | To benefit society through various service projects aimed at the members of the sorority, the UT community, the community at large, and the nations of the world. | To benefit society through various service projects throughout the Austin area. |
| Omega Phi Gamma Fraternity - Affiliate | To promote social and cultural awareness of Asian-American Students on campus and throughout the community. Our primary goal is to recruit young men and turn them into leaders of the community. | Come join us for Fall Rush 2010 as we celebrate 15 years of brotherhood and excellence. Feel free to contact one of our authorized representatives for more information. |
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - NPHC INACTIVE | To serve the college and local community by doing service projects and performing social functions. | PHD: Prevent High School Dropouts; Seed planning; Encourage East Austin minority students to push for excellence in their community, home, school and on the job; Provide scholarships to needy high school students. |
| Omicron Delta Epsilon - Economics Honor Society | It's dedicated to the academic advancement of its members and the creation of a strong network of friends, faculty, contacts, and mentors through social events, speakers, and seminars. | 1) Faculty research presentation 2) Group discussion on economics issues 3) Social events |
| ONE Campaign - Student Chapter | This organization will raise awareness on the different roots and effects of extreme poverty on a domestic and global scale through service and advocacy. | ONE Campaign - Student Chapter will coordinate events, partner with other organizations, work with the City of ONE Austin |
| One Note Stand | One Note Stand's purpose is to use service as a way to benefit the Austin community by performing for charity events, fund raising concerts, and performing for those who might not otherwise be able to attend musical performances. | Major activities will include fund raising concerts for charitable programs or well as singing for those who enjoy music but are unable to travel to hear it such as the rich or elderly. |
| One Way Christian Fellowship | One Way is designed to be a place of fellowship for people to come together to learn more about Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him and with other Christians. | We meet weekly at a large group meeting to study the Bible and for fellowship, have small group Bible studies throughout the week, and have social and service projects to help our community. |
| Operation Smile-Longhorn Student Chapter | The purpose of our organization is to fundraise, educate, and raise awareness for the national Operation Smile organization. We believe that every child deserves to have a beautiful smile. | We will brainstorm ways to fundraise and increase awareness at our general meetings. In addition, we will hold 1-2 fundraisers a semester. |
| Orange Jackets | Orange Jackets is one of the oldest student organizations on campus. In 1923, it was founded as a women's honorary organization. We serve as the official hosts of the University. The burnt orange vests worn by members symbolize our tenets of service, leadership and scholarship . Currently, members represent student leaders from across campus. | Orange Jackets supports and promotes service to the University and the Austin community. As the official hosts, members lead "The Eyes of Texas" on the field at home football games and host numerous events for the University. Orange Jackets are also active in planning and executing the annual Week of Women, raising money for the settlement Home with their capture the 40 Acres University-wide Hay football tournament, and carrying out projects like the push for emergency Carl Boxes Initiative, the voices against violence campaign, and the Barbara Jordan Statue project. |
| Order of Omega - Iota Pi Chapter | To recognize those fraternity men & women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment. To bring together outstanding fraternity men & women to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local & intercollegiate fraternity affairs. | Organization for all Greek leaders to convene to both socialize and discuss issues/opportunities for the fraternity and sorority community. We perform community service, host student breaks, and work to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations annually. |
| Organization of Student Ambassador to Hospitals (OSAH) INACTIVE | To promote community and improve stay of patients. Also, to ease the buraen for nurses and to increase volunteers and patients interation. | Book drive for patients, cookies for nurses twice a month, decorations (gifts) for patients who don't have a lot of families, fundraising |
| Organizing for America: The Obama Campaign on Campus INACTIVE | The purpose of this organization will be to mobilize students to reelect the president. | Our weekly activities will involve weekly meetings to mobilize students and to make calls to encourage other likely to vote to reelect the president |
| Orientation Advisors Association | To serve the needs of past and present Orientation Advisors and to provide opportunities for further education and travel. Also to serve as an informational and a coordinating center for Orientation Advisor activities. | Help orientation advisors attend conferences and organize social activities. SSB 4.452 |
| Orthodox Christian Fellowship | The missions of OCF is to support fellowships on college campuses, who se members experience and witness to the Orthodox Christian Church thr ough community life, prayer, service to others and stude of the Faith. Furthermore, OCF will work to nurture and strengthen love for Jesus C hrist and His church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life through: Communication between OCF's and with the larger O rthodox community, and developmen of resources for local OCF's. | College conference, real break, service. |
| oSTEM at Texas INACTIVE | To provide UT Austin LGBTQ students in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with resources to develop their professional skills as LGBTQ/STEM students. These professional skills will include networking, communication, and self-representation as an openly LGBTQ student participating in the job market. | Texas oSTEM will participate in company nights, service, community and social events. |
| OUR UNIVERSITY | TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT A FACULTY & STAFF COMMUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY | X |
| Out Against Abuse- Texas Chapter | Raise awareness of domestic violence specifically in the Southasian community. | Special interests: major activities include fundraisers to raise money that will be donated to fund resources for victims and seminars to educate others of how to deal with domestic violence. |
| OUT Grads | We are an organization dedicated to fostering a university- wide community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) graduate and professional students. | We host events, mixers, happy hours, speaker series, etc. |
| Out-of-State Students Association | The goal of The University of Texas Out-of-State Students Association (OSSA) is to bring out-of-staters together. To that end, we provide social and service events as well as represent the interests of at out-of-state students. | The Out-of-State Students Association is a membership organization. This means each member can determine his/her own level of involvement. If you just want to come to the fun social events, GREAT. If you want to take part in some of our service events or help us represent out-of-state student interests, EVEN BETTER. No matter what you want your role to be, there is a place for you in the Out-of-State Student Association. |
| OUTgrads INACTIVE | We are an organization dedicates to fostering a university-wide community of lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer graduate and professional students. | We intend to host social events- mixers, happy hours, speaker series, etc. |
| OUTlaw - Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Law School Alliance | The LGBLSA seeks to promote the interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangendered law students. However, membership in LGBLSA is not limited to individuals of a particular sexual orientation. LGBLSA aims to diminish homophobia by fostering awareness of lesbian and gay issues at the University of Texas School of Law. LGBLSA also sponsors social activities for and supports the academic objectives of its mem- bers. | . Law School Mail Room |
| Outreach by 5 INACTIVE | To serve the community in need; service projects such as food drives, volunteer, etc. | Volunteer; Play Sports; Help those in need |
| Outreach to St. Francis (O.S.F) | The purpose is to provide opportunities for children who are orphans of parents that dies of AIDS in Africa. This includes raising money for the organization | Fundraising for children of St. Francis orphanage to do different activities outside of the center. |
| Overdrive INACTIVE | For second year UT students to develop person and life-transforming relationships with Jesus Christ, who will then go and spread the Gospel so others may experience the love of Christ. | Prayer gatherings; meetings |
| OWASP Austin Student Chapter | To educate and foster application security for the students at the University of Texas at Austin. | We would hold reoccurring meetings with lectures about computer security and application security |
| Oxfam at the University of Texas at Austin | Oxfam-UT is dedicated to finding and promoting lasting solutions to global poverty, hunger, and social injustice. We educate the student body about issues such as fair trade and extractive sectors as well as get active in the community to create lasting change. | Our main events are Hunger Banquet (fall) and OxJam (Spring). Both increase awareness of global issues in a performance context. We also host films, speakers, debates, and rallies. Activism may include lobbying, exhibits, letter-writting, tabling, volunteerism, and other activities. |
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.
