Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR)

Alpha Zeta

Alpha 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.

Alpha Zeta

Alpha Zeta is an agricultural service fraternity open to upperclass students of high scholarship. Members participate in public service activities, and attend the annual conclave held each summer. Although events differ from year to year, food drives for poor families, volunteer efforts at soup kitchens and shelters, and visits to homes of elderly are examples of the fraternity’s activities. Top

Student Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

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 we break into small groups and come up with a design solution for the problem set before us. The chapter has gone on bus trips to study landscape architecture projects in New York City, Boston and other places.

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Block and Bridle Club members have the opportunity to participate in many horse and livestock activities. Each year the club sponsors the Little International Livestock and Horse Show. Students may participate by fitting and showing sheep, cattle, swine, poultry or horses. The Show is managed by Block and Bridle Club members and financed through an annual ham sale. In 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 and to meet students with diverse backgrounds.

The Dairy Club is an active student club, and members participate in several events, including the Dairy Club Fitting and Showing Contest held in April. Another annual event is the trip in November to the Royal Canadian Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada. Dairy Club members engage in several fund-raising activities that include dairy product sales such as selling 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 UConn Horse Drill Team provides colorful examples of 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 Food Science Club is a newly organized club to both undergraduate students students interested in any aspect of the food industry. Member activities of the recent past have included attendance of 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. Future plans include tours of various New England food plants, such as Cadbury Beverage Co., and attendance of the Boston Seafood Show. We also sell homemade fudge for Valentine's Day. The club plans to fund a student to attend the national IFT convention held each summer.

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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.

This 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, Poinsettia sale, ValentineŐs Day rose sale, MotherŐs Day plant sale, volunteer activities, annual educational trips to Longwood Gardens, Garden in the Woods and Arnold Arboretum, speakers at regular meetings, and an annual banquet. 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.

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.

Vaulting lessons are offered at the University of Connecticut through the horse practicum program. Vaulting is available for all levels of the vaulter. Practices take place both on the barrel or "practice horse", and on or two trained vaulting horses. For those who wish to compete, the UConn Vaulting Team is a member of the American Vaulting Association, and a supported UConn Club. Competitions are available ranging from local horse and barrel fests to national championships. To learn more about the sport of vaulting visit http://americanvaulting.org/compuls.html

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 Polo Club is made up of members of the polo practicum and the varsity polo teams. The club is open to any undergraduate 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.

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Students with an interest in poultry or the poultry industry will enjoy the activities of the Poultry Science Club. 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. Fund-raising 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. Visit our website at www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/prevet/prevetindex.htm

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.

Sigma 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 community projects throughout the year that benefit the community. The sorority sponsors "Ag Days" at the Ratcliffe Hicks Arena every spring. Hundreds of children from area schools and day care centers visit the campus to see farm animals, tour the agricultural facilities, and taste UConn ice cream!

The primary goal of SENAA is to promote public understanding of the importance of animals in our lives. Students interested in visiting schools, nursing homes, retirement facilities, business, farms, 4-H Clubs, etc. and discussing the proper care and use of animals will enjoy this club. Individuals who simply want to learn more about the interactions of humans and animals will also find a place in SENAA.

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 attended national meetings of the Society.

The 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 cook outs, 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.