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Other Organizations
Amateur Radio Association
The association seeks to promote interest within the University and the
community.
Anointed Voices Gospel Choir
Anointed Voices is a gospel choir at UAH that began in September 1995. The
purpose of this organization is to increase student activity on campus, promote
interest in gospel music, aid in recruiting new students, and aid students in
developing skills in the areas of sound and music. Any student enrolled in The
University of Alabama in Huntsville may become a member of Anointed Voices.
Anointed Voices have become well known throughout the city of Huntsville.
Performances done by Anointed Voices have been on campus as well as off campus
at various different churches. Anointed Voices have traveled to different
cities for various performances. Anointed Voices Gospel Choir looks forward to
many more years of singing Gospel Music.
Association for Campus Entertainment
University Center 106F, 8:15 am - 5:00 pm, 824-6428
The Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE) presents
student activity programs for UAH through its five boards. The purpose of ACE is to
provide entertainment as well as to enhance a student's cultural, intellectual and
social life. ACE also provides the students with a telephone information
service known as "The Source," which can be reached at 824-6666.
The activity boards contained in ACE are as follows:
Cabaret - The ACE Cabaret Series presents various types of live performers
to UAH, from comedians to magicians.
Film and Video - The Film Series consistently provides a wide variety of
quality films which appeal to the broad spectrum of UAH students. Film genres
include classical, horror, comedy, adventure, and drams. Special features to
watch for include m idnight movies, free food nights, outdoor films, and
festivals.
Lecture and Symposium - The ACE Lecture Series serves as an extension of the
classroom and helps bring together the academic and social environments within
the University, presenting speakers on the serious issues of today.
Special Events - Special Events Committee is responsible for planning annual
events such as Homecoming, and Springfest, which is the culmination of a year's
worth of activities. Springfest is mandatory for students seeking fun! All
activities ar e planned around a central theme; there will be food, fun, games,
fun, carnival-type booths, fun and more fun!
Ballroom Dance Club
The purpose of the club is to foster a wide student interest and participation in ballroom
dance and to assist students in further developing dance skills and leadership skills.
Black Student Association
The goals this organization are to promote unity and black cultural awareness among
students, encouraging students to participate in all campus activities, promoting
race relations among students at UAH and fostering the needs and interests of minority
students.
Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students
(Bacchus)
BACCHUS promotes the idea of students having good times and fun without the excessive
use of alcohol. It is a national organization with over 335 chapters at colleges and
universities across the country. The BACCHUS movement aims to empower students to make
healthy decisions for themselves.
Business Club for Students
A of students whose purpose is:
Capital Management Group
The UAH Capital Management Group is comprised of UAH students from all majors
and at every level of study. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has
authorized us (and 17 other universities) to invest $100,000 on its account in
a portfolio of U.S. stocks and to actively manage the portfolio. Our goal is
to maximize the value of the portfolio,
out-perfrom the other universities, and
out-perform the S&P 500,
while complying with TVA's investment guidelines.
exponent (Campus Newspaper)
The exponent is the UAH student newspaper. The paper is published
weekly except during exams and holidays. The exponent office is
located in Room 104 of the University Center, telephone 824-6090.
Chinese Student and Scholars (From Mainland China)
This group is organized to promote the friendship and closeness between
American and Chinese students, scholars and others.
Chinese Student Association (From Taiwan)
The purpose of this organization is to promote the mutual understanding
among people with different cultures.
The Friendly Musicians Society
We are an organization for students interested in ska,
reggae, punk, and jazz music, as well as all musical styles that
relate to the above. We do our best bringing good bands to UAH.
Visit our website for more information!
Graduate Business Student Council
The purpose of the council is to serve as a focus group on all matters
relating to graduate business programs. Provide feedback to the
Dean/Assistant Dean on issues or problems of interest to all graduate business
students as it relates to the public and private business sectors. Also serve
as a sounding board for the Dean/Assistant Dean on new ideas or potential
graduate business program changes prior to implementation.
Membership consist of fifteen graduate students from the College of
Administrative Science who want to make a change.
Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is an independent, student-organized,
and student-run organization. Membership is open to all students at UAH. There
are no fees or membership dues. The purpose of the GSA is to represent and give
voice to ALL the graduate students on campus. The GSA aims for more effective
participation of the graduate students in all aspects of university
life. The GSA stands for the principle that the graduate students should be
informed about, and take part in, all decisions which affect them. Meetings
take place bi-monthly and are posted on our web page.
Hiking & Whitewater Rafting Club
The purpose of this club is to foster student interest and participation in
hiking and white water river rafting.
Indian Student Organization
The purpose of this organization is to promote friendship and understanding among
students from India.
International Cultural Organization
The International Cultural Organization is an official club of UAH, founded in
2001 and recognized by the SGA.The purpose of this club is to allow all
students, both Americans and non-Americans, to meet people from all over the
world and share their cultural differences. Only by knowing and being in
contact with various cultures is it possible to overcome prejudice and racism.
International experiences enrich everyone, allowing people to appreciate the
beauty of differences. Monthly international social events will create
opportunities of beginning new friendships in a fun-filled environment.
Possible events may include musical nights, food fairs, multicultural theme
parties, movie projections ... For questions or suggestions contact us:
Mital Modi, President
Email: mital.modi@gmail.com
Phone: 256-652-4226
Karate Club
The objectives of the Karate Club are to promote the sport of Karate, to create
opportunities for students to compete, and to increase campus awareness of self-defense.
Seminars and training workshops are presented for the benefit of the club
members. Membership is open to all students who are or who have been exposed to the
martial arts.
Korean Student Association
The purpose of this association is to promote mutual friendship and solidarity among
Korean students at UAH and to give other students a better understanding of Korean
culture and history.
Materials Research Club
Minority Graduate Student Association
The purpose of the Minority Graduate Student Association is
to create a support group among minority students presently enrolled in
graduate degree programs at the University and establish an effective
mechanism for networking with minority professionals who have previously
attended UAH. The association will aspire to strengthen the focus of each
member's prospective career and provide the University with a base of
minority leadership and source of encouragement toward higher education for
the University's minority undergraduate students.
New Media Consortium (NMC)
The NMC is a student-led organization focused on digital and interactive
technologies. Our members have different majors ranging from graphic design,
communications, MIS, computer science and psychology, but of course all majors
are welcome. We regularly host local and regional speakers in the fields of web
design and development and graphic design in order to learn from professionals
and make important job contacts. If you're interested in coming to a meeting
or learning more about us, drop us a line:
nmc@uah.edu.
Non Traditional Student Group (NTSG)
The UAH Non Traditional Student Group (NTSG) is a mutual support
group for students of non-traditional age that meet to identify
concerns and challenges of handling work, family/relationships, and
returning to and continuing school. We continue to look for
resources to help us in juggling our hectic and busy lives. Our
meetings are also an opportunity to meet and share experiences with
other non-traditional students.
Nuestra Raza (The Hispanic/Latino Students of UAH)
Purpose is to provide an opportunity for all students to learn about, experience and be
enriched by the Hispanic/Latino culture. Also, to promote an understanding of the
Hispanic/Latino culture and to provide support and leadership within the Latino/Hispanic
community at UAH through services and programs.
Pakistan Student Association
Reform Party of UAH
This club is an effort to promote the ideas and beliefs of the Reform
Party to the UAH community and the local area. Also, to educate the
public about current political issues and to aid and increase voter
registration. Everyone is welcome to join.
Residents' Life Association
The purpose of the Resident Life Association is to encourage the intellectual, social,
cultural and recreational growth of students residing in University Housing.
Rowing Club
Membership is open to all men and women of the University.
Society for Creative Anachronism
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a world-wide, non-profit
organization dedicated to the research and recreation of the Middle Ages and
Renaissance, in a fun atmosphere! The SCA generally holds its meetings on
Tuesday nights at the University Center, during the school year. (Contact us
for meeting locations outside the school year.) Anyone is welcome to join
and participate free of charge, even alumni and non-students.
Student Government Association (SGA)
University Center 106, 8:15 am - 5:00 pm, 824-6375
The Student Government Association promotes the welfare of students in all areas
of university life. Its primary purpose is to help improve the educational
environment. This include promoting academic innovation and working closely with
the faculty and administration to help bring about desirable changes in
institutional policies.
The SGA is also responsible for developing and sponsoring programs which will
enrich the student's cultural, intellectual and social life. Each student
enrolled at UAH is automatically a member of SGA. An executive branch and a
20-member legislature are responsible for carrying out the official business of
the organization.
The association sponsors many student services such as
health insurance, special rates for community cultural events, legal services
and information about other local services.
Student Radio Committee
Students for Environmental Action
The objectives of Students for Environmental Action are to make students aware of the
aspects of their lives that affect the environment, to educate each individual on his
responsibility to protect our environment, and to improve the local environment by
carrying out specific projects.
TIC (UAH Art and Literary Publication)
Tic is an art and literary magazine. All UAH students are eligible
to submit their work for publication.
UAH^2 0 Aquatics Club
UAH Billiards Club
The purpose of this club is to organize and promote tournaments, leagues and
educational programs for billiards at The Unversity of Alabama in Huntsville.
These programs include formal and informal clinics for instruction on rules, games, and
techniques used in billiards which will give members a chance to improve their
strategies and techniques. Everyone is welcome to join even if one has never
picked up a cue.
UAH Bowling Club
The UAH Bowling Team was organized in Fall of 1990. After an excellent first-year
finish (4th in Southern Conference), a 14-0 record earned them the Southern Conference
Title, national recognition for 1991-92, and led to an invitation to the
Sectionals tournament. The UAH Bowling Team has had two bowlers that achieved the
National Academics Award in 1991-92. The team has high expectations for the near future.
UAH Sports Disc Club
The UAH Disc Sports Club is open to all students. Members participate in the promotion
of disc sports and help in the upkeep of the UAH frisbee golf course. The course
on campus is one of only three in the country on a state University
campus.
UAH Go Club
UAH Judo Club
UAH Shooting Club
The purpose of the UAH Shooting Club is to promote gun safety and shooting sports
among UAH students. The club also fosters a spirit of friendly competition and
represents UAH in intercollegiate shooting matches. The club does not
discriminate based on race, sex, age, or national origin.
Women's Studies Student Organization
The Women's Studies Student Organization (WSSO) was established for students interested
in women's studies or issues. The objectives of the group are to promote and encourage
discussion of women's issues, provide outreach services to community programs or groups
and to serve as a support for UAH's Women's Resource Center (Morton Hall room 216).
Members may be any students or alumni who are actively interested in women's issues or
studies. While the group's main focus is of issues pertaining to women's studies,
men are also encouraged to become members. To make the group productive and successful,
WSSO relies on time investments or other resources instead of membership
fees or dues.
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