Nutrition Club

Who we are

The UConn Nutrition Club consists of students interested in nutritional sciences and related disciplines. We operate out of the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, but ALL students are welcome, regardless of their major area of study.

Mission and Goals

Our philosophy is to promote student participation in nutrition related activities for the purpose of furthering nutrition knowledge, promoting healthful living, and enhancing career development.

What we do

Club activities involve community service work, educational outreach to the UConn community, professional development, and fundraising for charitable causes.

The Nutrition Club holds monthly meetings generally on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Jones 219 (seminar room). The Jones building is nearby the Dairy Bar.

Club dues are $5.00 per year, and membership is open to all UConn students.

2007 - '08 Elected Officers

Co-President Callie Andrews-Rankin
Co-President Stefanie Williams
Vice President Jen Young
Treasurer Kelly Quinlan
Secretary Diane Tryon
USG Representative Hunter Remetta

Why you should get involved

If any one of the following describe you, check out the Nutrition Club:

You love food
You enjoy being healthy and active
You like to keep up with the latest nutrition news and happenings
You are interested in educating others on the contribution of good nutrition for health
You want to increase your own professional development
You are interested in building your resume
You enjoy hanging out with other like-minded nutrition enthusiasts

Club Activities

CANR Cornucopia - Healthy Snack Display, fundraising for club activities by helping with hayrides
America's Walk for Diabetes
World Food Day
American Dietetic Association Conference
Food Drive - Donated non-perishable food to local soup kitchen
Holiday Dessert Reception
March is National Nutrition Month - Participate in Food Fest activities and campus displays
Connecticut Dietetic Association Spring Meeting - A one day professional conference. Great opportunity to network!
Host Speaker for a Seminar
Walk Against Hunger
T-Shirt sale - Club T-shirts are available

Great News

Eight students were funded by USG to go to the ADA Public Policy Workshop in Washington, DC from March 1 - March 3, 2005

News and Updates

"What's Happening"
The Spring-Fall 2007 edition of the Department of Nutritional Sciences newsletter, "What's Happening," is available as a pdf here.

Positions Open

Pre-Doctoral Fellowships Available
The Department of Nutritional Sciences is offering 3 pre-doctoral fellowships for outstanding students for 3 years.