The mission of the Allied Health Sciences Club is to promote student participation in health care related activities, provide educational outreach to the campus community, participate in community service, and enhance career development.
Alpha ZetaAlpha Gamma Rho is an international fraternity interested in the promotion of agricultural and natural resource issues. The UConn chapter maintains an off-campus residential house where brothers can live. AGR is active in many programs sponsored by the College and the University. Click here to view the AGR website.
Student Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Alpha Zeta is an honorary, professional society for students studying agriculture, environment, health, and related areas. AZ aims to recognize scholarship, enhance leadership, build character, and encourage fellowship. Members must place in the top 40 percent of their class. Activities include Cornucopia, Open House, Husky Ambassadors, and other university and community events.
The Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is an extension of the professional organization. The chapter is a link between students and those working in the profession. The chapter invites professional landscape architects several times each semester to present seminars on current events in the field. Each spring members get together with professionals for a charette, which is a brainstorming method of design. During a charette members break into small groups and come up with a design solution for the problem set before them. The chapter has gone on bus trips to study landscape architecture projects in New York City, Boston and other places.
Collegiate Chapter of the National FFABlock and Bridle Club members have the opportunity to participate in many horse and livestock activities. Each year the club sponsors and manages the Little International Livestock and Horse Show. Students may participate by fitting and showing sheep, cattle, swine, poultry or horses. In the spring, members may participate in a regional competition concerned with general knowledge in the animal sciences. This event provides members an opportunity to travel to other land grant universities in the Northeast.
Dairy ClubThe Collegiate Chapter of the National FFA Organization promotes leadership and scholarship among undergraduate students in the College. The organization also provides the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge as well as have fun and make new friends.
The Dairy Club is an active student club, and members participate in several events, including the Dairy Club Fitting and Showing Contest. Students travel annually in November to the Royal Canadian Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada. Dairy Club members engage in several fundraising activities that include selling dairy and related products, such as collectible UConn milk bottles. Dairy Club members stay busy year-round with dairy-related activities, rounding out the college experience and having fun at the same time.
The Dressage Team allows students who have an interest in the riding discipline dressage to interact with one another. Dressage is a French term that means "to train". When Dressage is executed to the highest level, both horse and rider work together in effortless harmony. The club provides opportunities for members to compete against dressage riders from other colleges and participate in community service and clinics.
The UConn Horse Drill Team provides colorful examples of synchronized riding to music; both Western and English styles of riding. The Drill Team meets one hour per week to rehearse for events they participate in such as the Little “I”, UConn Opening Ceremonies, Horse Science Symposium, New England Morgan Shows and various campus parades and ceremonies.
The EcoGarden Club encourages a sustainable approach to gardening and awareness of local foods produced with low environmental impact. The club operates a 1-acre campus community garden and sells their produce at fair market price. The club strives to preserve soil integrity with compost, reduced tillage and crop rotation. Through water conser-vation and the use of non-synthetic soil amendments and pesticides, the Eco-Garden Club promotes environmental preservation. Please visit our website for more information.
The Environmental Science Club is devoted to building community among Environmental Science students and others interested in the field. The club organizes a variety of activities, including guest speakers, career-preparation workshops and panels, group trips, and opportunities to learn more about the environmental science field and related internships.
Becoming a member of the UConn Equestrian team is an honor and an achievement. Many friends are made and riders learn the lessons of good sportsmanship and commitment. Instead of selecting team members from just one tryout session, potential team members are selected through the Horse Practicum. Being a team member is a weighty commitment. Each team member is assigned a school horse at the beginning of the semester and they will be responsible for the care and grooming etc. of that horse. Equestrian Team members compete in several intercollegiate competitions. For more information, call the Animal Science department at (860)486-2413.
The Equine Club's mission is to unite all equine enthusiasts regardless of discipline and to further members' education and knowledge of the horse industry through extracurricular activities. The group plans events such as talks, demonstrations, and equine movie nights. More information can be found in Facebook under "Equine Club".
Student Sub-unit of the American Fisheries Society,
Southern NE Chapter
The UConn Student Sub-unit of the American Fisheries Society, Southern New England Chapter, strives to join persons interested in and/or involved in Fisheries Science. The sub-unit provides guidance, knowledge and leadership skills to future professionals while engaging students in conservation efforts for the local aquatic community, hands-on opportunities in the field, and fundraising efforts.
The Food Science Club is open to both undergraduate and graduate students interested in any aspect of the food industry. Activities have included attendance at the New England Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo, a tour of the Willimantic Brewing Co., and making hard candy to sell at holiday time.
Members of the Forestry and Wildlife Club include students from a number of different majors who share an interest in the outdoors and natural resources. Activities have included hiking in an old-growth forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, bird walks and owl prowls at the UConn Forest, guided tours of Connecticut state parks and forests, and camping trips. The club also participates in UConn Forest projects including trail maintenance, tree plantings, wildlife habitat enhancement, and maple syrup production from our own sugar bush. Several meetings a year feature natural resource professionals who give presentations on environmental issues. The club provides members with the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge as well as have fun and make new friends.
The Horse Practicum is a self-improvement, non-credit, extracurricular horse riding program. Students enrolled in the practicum program can participate in riding lessons and in the care and management of UConn horses. The Practicum is open to all students enrolled at the University with priority given to Animal Science majors. Practicum students may choose from Huntseat, Western, Dressage, Saddleseat (by arrangement), and Polo. Beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate I & II and advanced classes are offered. Students must pay a fee in order to participate. For more information, call the Animal Science department at (860)486-2413
The Horticulture Club promotes interest in horticulture by sponsoring social, educational, and volunteer activities. Membership is open to any student with an interest in horticulture. Activities include an annual Horticulture Show, Cornucopia display and sales, mini-holiday tree sale, Valentine’s Day rose sale, Mother’s Day plant sale, volunteer activities, speakers at regular meetings, and an annual banquet. The club takes educational trips to Longwood Gardens, Garden in the Woods and Arnold Arboretum. The club sponsors a presentation by an “Outstanding Horticulturist” and a display at the Hartford Flower Show. The club annually contributes up to $1000 towards the Horticulture Club Scholarship endowment.
Student Chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
MANRRS is a national society which welcomes membership to people of all racial and ethnic groups to participate in agricultural and related science careers. MANRRS members are encouraged to be full participants in other professional societies for their basic disciplinary and career interests. However, MANRRS attempts to provide networks to support professional development of minorities. It is a springboard for their entry into, and advancement in, careers where they otherwise could be lost in the sheer number and established connections of mainstream participants. For student members, MANRRS provides role models and networking opportunities. MANRRS also offers students opportunities to enhance leadership, organizational and public speaking skills, and to experience professional critique of scholarly work in a "user-friendly" environment. Members are encouraged to participate in national meetings of the society.
The Nutrition Club is an organization composed of students interested in the field of nutrition. While a majority of club members are undergraduate students majoring in nutritional sciences, membership includes students in other nutrition-related disciplines. The club serves as an excellent means of meeting peers and developing friendships. Participation in club activities conducted throughout the academic year fosters leadership, enhances communication skills, and establishes the importance of professional service. Annual activities include faculty-student reception, support for World Food Day, National Nutrition Month projects, University of Connecticut Health Fair booth-sponsorship, career seminars, and general departmental service.
The UConn Outing Club is composed of a group of people who enjoy pursuing outdoor activities. These activities include backpacking, hiking, climbing, biking, kite-flying and kite-surfing, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, mountaineering, spelunking, and just about any other outdoor activity that interests the club's members. Gear is provided for participants who lack the propergear necessary to pursue these activities. The Outing Club is a good place to make friends with people who share similar interests.
The Polo Club is made up of members of the polo practicum, the varsity polo teams, and any students with an interest in polo. The polo practicum provides basic and advanced instruction in polo techniques and strategies. The Department of Animal Science maintains approximately 20 horses for use in the polo practicum program. Advanced polo players may try out for the men’s or women’s polo teams. The polo teams compete in regional and national tournaments and are members of the Northeast Intercollegiate Region.
The Poultry Science Club is open to all students with an interest in poultry or the poultry industry. The highlight of the year is an annual trip to Atlanta, Georgia to the International Poultry Exposition and Trade Show where students combine attendance at this outstanding event with job interviews. The club sponsors dinner meetings and outings to the Little Rhodi and the New England Poultry Show. The club has sponsored a state-wide 4-H poultry contest and raised show birds for entry into local poultry shows. Fundraising activities for the club have included the sale of poultry products at a country music festival and turkey processing in the fall.
The Pre-Vet Club is open to anyone interested in veterinary science. The club sponsors trips to veterinary colleges, zoos, and aquaria; invites veterinarians and other professionals to speak at meetings; and holds fund-raising events. Guest speakers have included veterinary college recruiters from Cornell and other universities, and specialists representing areas such as wildlife rehabilitation and the Fidelco Guide-Dog Foundation. Other activities have included serving as stewards for the Windham County Kennel Club, assisting with rabies clinics, and participating in the Activities Fair and Homecoming Weekend at UConn.
The Resource Economics Club is an organization of students interested in resource economics and agribusiness. Membership is open to all majors.The club sponsors educational programs on careers and internships, and also fosters friendships through social activities, sponsors guest speakers and provides members the opportunity to share pizza, meet friends, and have fun.
Student Chapter Soil and Water Conservation SocietySigma Alpha is the national, professional and social sorority for women in agriculture. The purpose of Sigma Alpha is to promote women in all facets of agriculture and to build friendships among them. Members are encouraged to strive for achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Membership is open to all women at the University, with an emphasis on those majoring in agriculture and related fields. Sigma Alpha is also a service sorority, with several projects throughout the year that benefit the community. Click here to view a photo of UConn Sigma Alpha members.
The objective of the Student Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is to advocate the protection, enhancement, and wise use of soil, water, and related natural resources. The chapter typically meets every two weeks during the semester to discuss planned activities. One popular activity has been a trail maintenance weekend each semester. During the week members hike a trail and determine the maintenance needed. The following weekend, the trail is picked up, bridges are built, and erosion controlled. Other activities include inviting speakers and participating in Clean-Up Week at UConn. One of the greatest advantages of the chapter for students is interacting with professionals in the field. There is a close link with the Southern New England Chapter whose members are working professionals. Chapter officers have the opportunity to attend national meetings of the Society.
Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
Turf ClubThe Wildlife Society is an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization serving professionals in all areas of wildlife conservation and resource management. The Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society introduces this professional society to the student. Membership in the chapter cultivates academic, social, and career interests. The chapter provides student/ professional interaction through cookouts, field trips, conclaves, guest speakers, fund raisers, research projects, and other activities. Chapter members participate in wildlife related activities, promote professionalism, and are informed about employment prospects. College credits can be applied towards the Wildlife Society’s certification program in obtaining certification as an Associate Wildlife Biologist or Certified Wildlife Biologist. Membership in the student chapter opens a window to one’s wildlife or natural resources future.
The Turf Club provides an outlet for students who have an interest in all aspects of turfgrass utilization such as golf courses, athletic fields, commercial and residential lawns, sod production, erosion control, conservation areas, and ornamental grasses. It also serves as the student chapter for various professional organizations associated with the turf industry. During the academic year, members of the Turf Club have the opportunity to attend various turf-related conferences and trade shows. Other activities include site visits to selected golf courses, athletic facilities, sod farms, and other distinctive landscaped areas where turf is important. Please visit our website for more information.
The Western Club was created in order to educate those who are interested in learning or perfecting their craft of Western Stock Seat Riding. Practices are held inside of Horse Barn Hill Arena and club meetings are held monthly. This group also shows within the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
