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This page contains resources for people in need of leads. I can't vouch for the entirety of any individual site or whether they can help you, but some of them have been helpful to me. Although the majority of sites listed here are "progressive" I don't mean to espouse any particular political ideology. These are sites I came across which had some merit or worth to me so I listed them here for anyone who like myself is searching for help. It is in no firm order as I add links where I find them, or they find me. If nothing else I hope you can contact someone who can put you in touch with someone else. Good luck. Racism, Ethnic, Religious and Immigrant Organizations The NAACP The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People AALDEF The Asian American Legal Defense Fund Project Equality, Inc. Workplace equity and diversity MALDEF Mexican American Legal Defense Fund Hispanic Tips News & Info Site For & About Hispanics & Latinos The National Action Network Reverend Al Sharpton's organization fighting for minority rights NCLR National Council of La Raza STAR Students and Teachers Against Racism & Changing Winds Advocacy Center TAP Teachers Against Prejudice FAIR Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting World Against Racism Foundation racism.net Articles, opinions and links ADL Anti Defamation League CAIR Council on American Islamic Relations ERASE eraseracism.org AIM The American Indian Movement Center for the healing of racism The OHCHR The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights YAWR Youth Against War and Racism SARN The Southern Anti-Racism Network Schnews.org Listing of anti racist groups in the UK. ARIS Anti Racism Information Service EUMC European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia ICARE Internet Centre Anti Racism Europe JACL Japanese American Citizens League SPLC The Southern Poverty Law Center Intercultural Communication Institute Love Music Hate Racism European anti racism group The Multi Racial Activist journal covering social and civil liberties issues Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund The South Asian Forum for the people of South Asia American Arab Anti- Discrimination Committee Anti Arab Discrimination Organization Asian American Justice Center Advancing the human and civil rights of Asian Americans through advocacy, public policy, public education and litigation. Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles formed in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles Muslim Public Affairs Council Muslim Public Affairs Council National Immigration Forum dedicated to embracing and upholding America’s tradition as a nation of immigrants South Asian Americans Leading Together a national, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering an environment in which all South Asians in America can participate fully in civic and political life, and have influence over policies that affect them Young Koreans United of USA works to promote peace, human rights and social justice in Korea and the United States through education, grassroots organizing and advocacy Buddhist Peace Fellowship to serve as a catalyst for socially engaged Buddhism NETWORK a progressive voice within the Catholic community that has been influencing Congress in favor of peace and justice Alliance for Jewish-Christian-Muslim Understanding building bridges between people of three Abrahamic religions Center of Cultures Promoting a true dialogue among the cultures, Denouncing and struggling against all forms of racism and discrimination, Advancing the ideals and values of New Humanism Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) To pursue racial and economic justice by advancing systemic changes that result in concrete improvements in peoples daily lives Peace and Dignity Journeys Peace and Dignity Journeys are spiritual runs that embody the prophecy of the Eagle and Condor. This prophecy mandates that at this time all Indigenous Peoples in the Western Hemisphere shall be reunited in a spiritual way in order to heal our nations so we can begin to work towards a better future for our children and generations to come. Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) continues to provide health and human services as well as community economic development programs to the now diverse, multi-ethnic youth and families residing in the area as well as Filipino Americans all over Los Angeles County. Stop Hate Site relating to immigration and how hate speech should have no place in the discussion of public policy at any level of government. CivilRights.org to serve as the site of record for relevant and up-to-the minute civil rights news and information. The Latin American Association a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive transitional services for Latinos as they strive for self-sufficiency and an enhanced quality of life. Gender Related Organizations NOW The National Organization for Women The National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO) over 200 member organizations collaborate through substantive policy work and grass roots activism to address issues of concern to women Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence Women's Environment & Development Organization (WEDO) an international organization that advocates for women’s equality in global policy (SAWNET) The South Asian Women's Network a medium of communication by & for South Asian women National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide Asian Women's Self Help Organization To provide the support that enables South Asian women to become self-reliant and live in an abuse free future Black Career Women (BCW) a nucleus of support to identify and address the critical needs of black women in the workforce MANA A National Latina Organization, to reflect the growing diversity of its membership the Women of Color Resource Center (WCRC) promotes the political, economic, social and cultural well being of women and girls of color in the United States The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom envisions a transformed world at peace, where there is racial, social, and economic justice for all people everywhere Women's Action for New Directions WAND empowers women to take political action Circle the Earth-Grassroots Women Taking Action for a Sustainable Future develops collaborative opportunities to advance environmentally sustainable actions from the local to the global Third World Majority (TWM) a new media training and production resource center run by a collective of young women of color and our allies dedicated to developing new media practices that affect global justice and social change through grassroots political organizing. Feminist.com a thriving online community fostering awareness, education and activism for women all across the world... the Internet’s definitive hub for resources and information dedicated to women's equality, justice, wellness and safety. Equity Feminism feminism related blog. The Feminism and Women's Studies site contains documents and links to quality information which represent the perspective of previous editors (who solicited resources that represent a cultural studies view) on women's studies. Legal Service Related Links ACLU The American Civil Liberies Union National Lawyers Guild Great way to find a lawyer FIRE Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Lawyers.com This link takes you straight to listings of civil rights lawyers by state. Just click on yourstate. American Immigration Lawyers Association Legal Services for Immigrants Rights Working Group Protecting civil liberties and human rights for all National Immigration Law Center dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of low income immigrants and their family members National Employment Lawyers Association good referral service for lawyers specializing in discrimination Southwest Center for Asian Pacific American Law, Inc. (SCAPAL) Our goal has been to close the justice gap for underserved and unrepresented individuals, primarily focusing on the Asian Pacific Islander community in San Diego County. American Association for Justice (AAJ) to promote a fair and effective justice system – and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. The Legal Aid Society (new york) provides direct legal assistance to low income families and individuals through a network of neighborhood and court-based offices and through specialized projects and city-wide programs that operate out of that network. (new york) Equal Justice Works Help law schools establish and strengthen public interest programs; provide public service work experience, professional development and training for students and lawyers; build strong support in the legal profession for public service through pro bono work and financial support. National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) the nation's leading advocate for front-line attorneys and other equal justice professionals - those who make a difference in the lives of low-income clients and their families and communities. Legal Aid-GA (Georgia) to provide the public with easy Internet access to basic legal information and legal resources in Georgia. The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (Los Angeles) committed to promoting access to justice, strengthening communities, fighting discrimination, and effecting systemic change through representation, advocacy, and community education. Illinois Legal Aid (Illinois) 1. Provide lower-income Illinois residents with user-friendly legal information, educational materials and forms; self-help resources; and other related materials. 2. Provide training and practice support tools, information about pro bono opportunities, and other relevant information and resources for current and prospective pro bono attorneys in Illinois. 3. Provide training and practice support tools and other relevant information and resources for legal aid advocates in Illinois. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (NorthWest Texas) a group of dedicated private attorneys, bar and community leaders and law school professors first opened the doors of what was then, respectively, the Fort Worth Legal Foundation and the Dallas Legal Services Project. The Legal Aid Bureau (Maryland) a private, non-profit, multi-funded law firm providing free legal services to low-income people statewide. Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) (North Carolina) provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS) (Virginia) serves the entire community by providing free information, advice and representation in such areas as housing, healthcare, economic self-sufficiency, education, public benefits, consumer purchases, and family relations. Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Maine) provides free individual representation in our core services areas such as housing, health care, and income.Pine Tree also provides outreach and community education, works with entities that serve low income people, including social service providers, members of the private bar and the court system. Vermont Legal Aid (Vermont) a non-profit law firm organized into specialized projects serving clients from six offices located throughout Vermont. Legal Aid Justice Center (Virginia) committed to providing a full range of services to our clients, including services our federal and state governments choose not to fund. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (Oklahoma) help eligible low-income and seniors with civil legal problems. Iowa Legal Aid (Iowa) provides critical legal assistance to low-income Iowans who have nowhere else to turn. MichiganLegalAid.org (Michigan) a statewide guide to free legal services for low-income persons and seniors in civil (non-criminal) cases. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Cleveland) providing free legal services for people who cannot afford to hire an attorney. The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia (District of Columbia) provide civil legal aid to individuals, families and communities in the District who could not otherwise afford to hire a lawyer. Edwin F. Mandel Legal Aid Clinic (Chicago, Illinois) serving as advocates for people typically denied access to justice; and to reform legal education and the legal system to be more responsive to the interests of the poor. Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance (MMLA) (Minnesota) the primary provider of general civil legal services to low-income and elderly people in 20 central Minnesota counties. The Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i (Hawai`i) responds to inquiries from approximately 19,000 individuals each year, and an estimated 10,000 of those individuals receive legal services ranging from advice and counsel to full representation. VaLegalAid.org (Virginia) The intent is to allow access to this information by legal aid attorneys, probono attorneys, clients, advocates and providers of services to legal aid's traditional client base. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) (Texas) a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low-income and disadvantaged clients in a 68-county service area that covers the southwestern third of the state, including the entire Texas-Mexico border region. New Mexico Legal Aid (New Mexico) a nonprofit law office providing free legal representation to poor people throughout New Mexico (except San Juan County) in civil cases to increase access to the justice system for vulnerable populations and preserve basic legal rights including safety, financial stability and shelter. Katrina Legal Aid Resource Center (Hurricane Katrina Victims) for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, for the legal aid and defender programs that are helping them (including those who were themselves directly affected by the storm and those who are helping evacuees), and for private attorneys who are seeking ways to offer legal assistance Greater Hartford Legal Aid (Connecticut) We are advocates — primarily lawyers and paralegals — who use our resources and know-how to help people who have little money. West Virginia Senior Legal Aid (West Virginia) providing attorneys to represent poor West Virginians in legal crisis and other important cases. >Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (Tennessee) Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) (Oregon) a non-profit organization that provides representation on civil cases to low-income clients throughout Oregon. Delaware Community Legal Aid Society (Delaware) a private, non-profit law firm dedicated to equal justice for all. Access Legal Aid (Various) From the United States, Canada, Wales. England, Scotland, Australia and other various parts of the world, legal aids are there to serve the needy and the poor. Kentucky Legal Aid (KLA) (Kentucky) to assist and to enable low-income families, as well as the elderly, disabled and other vulnerable individuals in South Central and Western Kentucky, to resolve legal problems that are barriers to self-sufficiency, and to provide these individuals an opportunity for an improved quality of life. State Bar of Michigan Legal Aid Referral Service (Michigan) If you want legal assistance or dispute resolution assistance but cannot afford a lawyer you may be eligible for free legal services. All Michigan communities are also served by dispute resolution centers that may be helpful in certain disputes. Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (Detroit, Michigan) Our mission is to provide comprehensive, aggressive legal advocacy and representation for residents of metropolitan Detroit. Brevard County Legal Aid (Brevard County, Florida) a non-profit (501-C3) agency that provides free legal civil service to indigent persons. Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMo) (Western Missouri, Missouri) has been providing essential legal services to low-income citizens since 1964. Central Virgina Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) (Central Virgina, Virgina) Low income or elderly individuals needing assistance in these civil matters are provided advice and/or representation by staff attorneys as well as by volunteer private attorneys. CVLAS has offices located in the cities of Charlottesville, Petersburg and Richmond. Marion-Polk Legal Aid Service, Inc. (MPLAS) (Marion and Polk County, Oregon) provides advice and representation to low-income citizens. The Legal Aid Society Community Website (New York City, New York) an effort by The Legal Aid Society, Civil Practice Area, to provide useful legal information to the communitywe serve. Legal Aid Society of Nassau County (Nassau County, NY) Legal Aid attorneys are assigned by the Court to represent financially eligible adults who are parties in matters concerning child custody and visitation, child neglect and abuse, family offenses (orders of protection) and termination of parental rights The Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants (SCLAID) (National) examines issues relating to the delivery of civil legal services to the poor, and criminal defense services to indigent persons accused of crimes. The ABA offers a support service for state access to justice commisions and similar entities, and for state advocates for legal services funding. Lakeshore Legal Aid (Michigan) The Mission of Lakeshore Legal Aid is to exercise all methods of legal advocacy and representation in order to: · Empower people to address their legal rights and concerns, · Provide access to the legal system and all community resources, and · Preserve the dignity of our clients. Low Country Legal Aid (LCLA) (South Carolina) provides representation to individuals in need of assistance. California's Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) (California) provides advocacy assistance, training and technical assistance to clients of the 21 regional centers. Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) (Alaska) a private, nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income Alaskans. LawForKids.org (Arizona) provides youth related legal information and help. DNA People’s Legal Services (Arizona) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization working to protect civil rights, promote tribal sovereignty and alleviate civil legal problems for people who live in poverty in the Southwestern United States. Arizona William E. Morris Institute for Justice (Arizona) a private non-profit agency established in 1996 to provide services to the legal services community, to other community-based agency advocates, and to low-income clients in Arizona. Bet Tzedek (Los Angeles, California) With a dedicated staff of over 55 and more than 400 active volunteers, Bet Tzedek makes a crucial difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of the community Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) (Tucson, Arizona) a non-profit organization in existence since 1951. SALA provides a variety of free, civil legal services to to qualified low-income persons. California Center for Law & the Deaf (CalCLAD) (California) protect and advance the legal rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people to enable them to live independent, productive lives, with full access to the rights, privileges, entitlements, services, educational and employment opportunities available to others. CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES (California) committed to helping California's Native American population with legal services to address their needs. California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (California) provides technical assistance, advocacy support and direct legal representation to low-income and minority individuals in rural California. California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) (California) works to ensure, through systemic change, that life opportunities for women and girls are free from unjust social, economic, and political constraints. Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law (Los Angeles, California) The focus of the Center’s efforts is on legal problems involving custody, visitation, support of children, domestic violence, and establishing parentage. The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc. (Orange County, California) We provide free quality legal help to low-income families and abused and neglected children. The Legal Center (Colorado) an independent public interest non-profit specializing in civil rights and discrimination issues. Connecticut Legal Services (Connecticut) a private, non-profit, civil law firm dedicated to helping low-income families and individuals obtain justice. The Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut (LARCC) (Connecticut) advocates legislatively and administratively for policies which benefit low-income people. Delaware Legal Link (Delaware) a non-profit organization providing legal representation to Delaware's low-income population since 1996. The Children's Law Center (District of Columbia) helps at-risk children in the District of Columbia find safe, permanent homes and the education, health and social services they need to flourish by providing a comprehensive range of legal services to children and their families. D.C. Employment Justice Center (EJC) (District of Columbia) a private, non-profit organization with a mission to secure, protect, and promote workplace justice in the D.C. metropolitan area. We combine legal services, community education, organizing, and advocacy work to achieve justice for low-wage workers. Whitman-Walker Clinic (District of Columbia) a non-profit community-based health organization serving the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Bay Area Legal Services (Tampa Bay region, Florida) a non-profit legal organization that delivers free legal services to low-income individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay region and across the state. Gulfcoast Legal Services (Florida West Coast, Florida) Gulfcoast Legal Services is a non-profit corporation providing free legal assistance to income eligible residents of Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF) (Florida) Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. is a non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low income and senior Floridians in central Florida. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. (JALA) (Florida) assist our low-income neighbors in our community with civil legal problems. Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. (LSNF) (Florida) a private non-profit corporation dedicated to providing free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. The Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. (Atlanta, GA ) Our work helps our clients deal with some of life's most basic needs -- a safe home, enough food to eat, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety. The Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO) (Georgia) mission is to work with and for oppressed and vulnerable individuals in Georgia who are labeled as disabled or mentally ill to secure their protection and advocacy. Georgia Legal Services Program (Georgia) to provide access to justice and opportunities out of poverty for low-income Georgians. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii (Hawaii) Our mission is to achieve fairness and justice for Hawaii’s people through quality legal representation, advocacy, advice, community partnerships, education and outreach. Idaho Legal Aid Services (Idaho) We are continually working to seek equal justice for the underprivileged and poor through legal representation, community outreach, and education. Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA) (Chicago, Illinois) Cabrini Green Legal Aid provides free legal services in the areas of family law, housing law, criminal law, and expungement, sealing, and clemency. CARPLS (Chicago, Illinois) an innovative legal aid service that offers an immediate response to the every day legal problems confronting low-income residents of Cook County. Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (LAF) (Chicago, Illinois) LAF is dedicated to helping those who cannot afford legal counsel navigate the legal understand and safeguard their rights as a step toward achieving economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their families. Prairie State Legal Services (Illinois) free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. Indiana Legal Services (ILS) (Indiana) a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County (Indiana) a not-for-profit United Way agency that provides low-cost legal assistance to low-income residents who cannot otherwise obtain an attorney. Kansas Legal Services (Kansas) a statewide non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping low income Kansans meet their basic needs through the provision of essential legal, mediation and employment training services. The Appalachian Citizens Law Center (Kentucky) We provide free legal services to persons and citizens' groups who have legal issues related to coal mining, logging, drilling, and other resource-related practices in Central Appalachia. the Legal Aid Society (Louisville, Kentucky) The mission of the Legal Aid Society is to pursue justice for people in poverty. We provide free legal services to the most disadvantaged in our community. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation(Louisiana)We receive no grant funding from state or local governments and charge no fee to our clients for our work. the Advocacy Center (Louisiana) protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of persons living in Louisiana who are elderly or disabled. AIDSLaw of Louisiana (Louisiana)the state’s only non-profit provider of free legal services to those infected and affected by AIDS, today announced that four individuals and an organization have been named winners of its community-service awards. Legal Services of North Lousiana, Inc. (Louisiana)to serve the individual legal need of the community and establish the program as a responsive community services agency, while providing quality legal services to the eligible client population. New Orleans Legal Assistance (NOLAC) (Louisiana)Free legal help for low-income people with civil problems. Disability Rights Center (DRC) (Maine)Maine's protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities. It is a non-profit agency independent of state and federal government. The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) (Maine) Maine’s only provider of free and low-cost immigration information and legal assistance to low-income Maine residents. KIDS LEGAL (Maine) We specialize in legal services addressing the needs of low-income Maine children. Legal Services for the Elderly (LSE) (Maine) provides persons age 60 and over with free legal advice regarding health care, health insurance, Medicare (including Part D), MaineCare (Medicaid), Social Security and other public benefits, pension and retirement benefits, powers of attorney, consumer matters including creditor and bankruptcy problems, physical and financial abuse, guardianship defense and other issues. Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Maine) a nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) status established in 1966 by private attorneys in Maine to promote access to justice by providing high quality free legal assistance responsive to the immediate needs of individual low-income clients and to address the long-range barriers to justice affecting low-income people in Maine.. Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. (Maryland) a private, non-profit, multi-funded law firm providing free legal services to low-income people statewide. The Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) (Maryland) established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1982 to raise funds and make grants to nonprofit organizations for the provision of civil legal assistance to low-income persons in Maryland. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) (Maryland) A small group of Maryland lawyers wanted to help the state’s poor continue to have access to legal assistance in civil cases.. The Center for Public Representation (CPR) (Massachusetts)dedicated to promoting change in the quality of lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts and to pursuing systemic reform and enforcement of legal rights on a statewide and national basis. The Children's Law Center of Massachusetts (CLCM) (Massachusetts) The mission of the Law Center is to 1) provide legal representation to children with complex legal problems; 2) provide information and training to parents, advocates, school personnel, social workers, and other child welfare workers; 3) provide resource and referral information on education, child welfare and juvenile justice issues; 4) assist in developing child welfare, juvenile justice, and education policies with a special emphasis on access to equal opportunity for low-income youth and families. Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services (Massachusetts) The Committee, a 15-member body appointed by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, oversees the provision of legal representation to indigent persons in criminal and civil court cases and administrative proceedings in which there is a right to counsel. Community Legal Services And Counseling Center (CLSACC)(Massachusetts) provides free legal assistance and affordable mental health counseling to people with low incomes. The Disability Law Center (DLC) (Massachusetts) To provide legal advocacy on disability issues that promote the fundamental rights of all people with disabilities to participate fully and equally in the social and economic life of Massachusetts. Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) (Massachusetts) provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income people in Boston and thirty-one additional cities and towns. Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC) (Massachusetts) operates a free legal hotline in support of its mission to help low-income Massachusetts residents with legal problems by providing quality legal information and advice, and by making referrals to legal and social service agencies. LARC also completes intake screenings for Greater Boston Legal Services and the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association, as well as, family law intake screenings for Community Legal Services And Counseling Center and limited intake screening for South Middlesex Legal Services. Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) (Massachusetts) is a private, non-profit organization which has been a premier child advocacy leader in the state since 1969. Massachusetts Correctional Legal Services (MCLS) (Massachusetts) to provide civil legal services to people in Massachusetts prisons and jails. The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) (Massachusetts) a non-profit legal services organization committed to promoting social and economic justice through advocacy, education and legal action. MassLegalHelp.org (Massachusetts)The mission of MassLegalHelp.org is to improve access to justice for low income and disadvantaged persons through innovative use of the Web. Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee (MHLAC) (Massachusetts) to secure and protect the legal rights of persons involved in mental health and retardation programs in the Commonwealth. Merrimack Valley Legal Services (MVLS) (Massachusetts) a legal aid program which provides free legal advice and representation in civil legal cases to low-income and elderly residents of parts of Essex and Middlesex counties. Since 1974 MVLS has represented victims of domestic violence, clients from becoming homeless, children with special needs, elderly and disabled people in obtaining disability, welfare, and medical benefits, people making the transition from welfare to work, and those denied unemployment compensation. Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) (Massachusetts) a free provider of civil legal assistance for low income residents of Essex County, Massachusetts. The New Center for Legal Advocacy (NCLA) (Massachusetts) Through its centralized intake and hotline system, NCLA is the initial point of access for most applicants in need of legal services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. NCLA provides advice, referrals and direct representation for thousands of individuals every year. MetroWest Legal Services (MWLS) (Massachusetts) to provide legal advocacy to protect and advance the rights of the poor, elderly, disabled and other disenfranchised people in our service area (listed below) in obtaining legal, social and economic justice. Farmworker Legal Services (FLS) (Michigan) FLS represents migrant and seasonal farmworkers throughout the state of Michigan. Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (LSEM) (Michigan) specializes in the following areas of poverty law: family law, including domestic violence; housing; public benefits, including health; senior law, including elder abuse; education, and employment law, including Workfare, economic development, tax, consumer/bankruptcy, and fair housing Legal Services of Northern Michigan (LSNM) (Michigan) provides a full range of legal services in most areas of civil law for people who meet Federal poverty guidelines or who are 60 years of age or older. Michigan Indian Legal Services (MISN) (Michigan) provides civil legal services to low income Indian individuals and tribes to further self sufficiency, overcome discrimination, assist tribal governments and preserve Indian families. MichiganLegalAid.org (Michigan) provides help with legal problems to low income residents of Michigan. On this site you will find information about the law and about places to go for help with legal and related problems. The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) (Michigan) a cooperative effort of Legal Services of South Central Michigan and the University of Michigan Law School. MPLP provides state support services to local legal aid programs and other poverty law advocates. Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM) (Michigan) provide free legal advice and representation to low income people who live in Northeastern Minnesota. Our goal is to provide representation and legal services to as many clients as possible consistent with the most important needs of our clients. Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM) (Michigan) provide free legal advice and representation to low income people who live in Northeastern Minnesota. Our goal is to provide representation and legal services to as many clients as possible consistent with the most important needs of our clients. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) (Michigan) SMRLS's lawyers and paralegals provide free legal representation and advice to low income people in 33 counties of southern Minnesota. MSLegalServices.org (Mississippi) a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Mississippi. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) (Missouri) provides free civil legal assistance to elderly and low-income people in 21 counties in Eastern Missouri. Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) (Missouri) Our direct services component provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems. We do not provide criminal defense representation. We handle public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters. Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) (Montana) a federally and privately funded program that provides free legal assistance in civil cases to low-income people. Legal Aid of Nebraska (Nebraska) For almost 45 years, Legal Aid has provided free civil legal representation, resource referral, community development and education to low-income Nebraskans. Nebraska Equal Justice (Nebraska) The web site provides a collaborative network of information sharing for the purposes of centralizing legal information and expertise on poverty law issues in Nebraska, and provide easy access to invaluable legal information including community legal education materials, court forms, volunteer lawyer opportunities and links to additional resources within Nebraska. Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC) (Nevada) a private, nonprofit organization and serves as Nevada’s federally-mandated protection and advocacy system for the human, legal, and service rights of individuals with disabilities. NevadaLawHelp.org (Nevada) Our goal is to provide the public with easy internet access to basic legal information and legal resources in Nevada. Washoe Legal Services (Nevada) Since 1965, Washoe Legal Services has provided civil legal services at no charge toresidents of Washoe County who cannot, without a lawyer, access or protect their basic needs. The New Hampshire Legal Services Website (New Hampshire) a community of agencies dedicated to the ideal of equal access to justice. New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) (New Hampshire) a non-profit law firm offering legal services in civil matters to seniors and eligible low-income persons. The Camden Center For Law and Social Justice, Inc. (CCLSJ) (New Jersey) We seek to promote justice for the poor and marginalized in the City of Camden and throughout Southern New Jersey. Education Law Center (ELC) (New Jersey) advocates on behalf of public school children for access to an equal and adequate education under state and federal laws. Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) (New Jersey) LSNJ strives to ensure equal access to justice under law to all people of New Jersey, providing free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters. Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) (New Jersey) Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) welcomes organizations and low-income people to participate in the following projects: Anti-Predatory Lending Project Consumer Protection Project / Home Defense Project Domestic Violence Representation Project Education Representation Project Family Representation Project Health Care Access Project Immigration Representation Project Legal Assistance to Medical Patients Project Prisoner Reentry Project Senior Citizen Legal Representation Project Supplemental Representation Unit Supplemental Security Income Project Tax Legal Assistance Project Workers Legal Rights and Farmworker Projects Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. (AFC) (New York) AFC provides a full range of services: free individual case advocacy, technical assistance, and training for parents, students, and professionals about children's educational entitlements and due process rights in New York City. providing training, support and technical assistance to legal services and other community-based organizations to strengthen their work; offering legal assistance to individuals in need and undertaking impact litigation; and engaging in policy analysis, research and advocacy. Farmworker Legal Services of New York, Inc. (FLSNY) (New York) serving migrant and seasonal farm workers for the past 30 years through direct representation in civil matters regarding employment and wage issues. FLSNY also serves the migrant community who may be victims of domestic violence and h HIV Law Project (New York)To fulfill its mission, the HIV Law Project has three broadly defined but closely integrated goals and objectives. Our services and our legal and advocacy strategies are designed with these goals and objectives in view. The Legal Aid Society of New York (New York)Our core service is to provide free legal assistance to New Yorkers who live at or below the poverty level and cannot afford to hire a lawyer when confronted with a legal problem LawNY (New York)a non-profit law firm that provides free legal aid to people who live in 14 counties in western New York. Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (New York) Our services help struggling individuals resolve urgent, non-criminal legal problems that can lead to larger social problems such as homelessness, child neglect and domestic violence. Legal Services NYC (New York) the largest organization exclusively devoted to providing free civil legal services in the United States, with neighborhood offices in every borough of New York City—is made up of passionate attorneys and staff who provide their clients—single moms, workers with disabilities, seniors, and others—with a comprehensive approach to solving their legal problems and getting them back on their feet. Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western New York (LSED) (New York) It is the mission of Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western New York to improve the quality of life for elderly, disabled and low-income persons in Western New York. We do so through the provision of free civil legal services, primarily to individuals age sixty and over as defined by the federal Older Americans Act, but also to younger disabled and low-income individuals, as funding permits Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committe, Inc (NSLS) (New York) The program is committed to helping the poor vindicate their rights under the law. It provides free legal service in thousands of cases each year as well as legal support to every church, agency and grass roots organization that works with the poor. Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) (New York) provides free legal services to persons with low-income and persons with disabilities. It also provides a wide range of technical assistance and support services. The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) (New York) As a city-wide multi-legal services agency, NYLAG has the capacity to fill a vital gap in legal assistance to a wide range of low income populations including victims of domestic violence, immigrants, the elderly, the chronically ill, children with special needs, Holocaust survivors, and many other less fortunate members of society. The Public Utility Law Project (PULP) (New York) represents residential low income and rural consumers seeking to advance universal service, affordability, and consumer protection in utility, telecommunications and energy-related matters. Queens Legal Services Corporation (QLS) (New York) ensuring equal access to justice for the people of Queens by providing free counsel and legal advice to those who would otherwise be unable to afford adequate legal counsel. The Rural Law Center of New York, Inc. (New York) committed to focusing attention through our legal system and government institutions on the needs of low-income, rural New Yorkers South Brooklyn Legal Services (SBLS) (New York) Assistance includes legal advice and referral, representation in court and before administrative agencies, and help with community development and education projects. Western New York Law Center (WNLC) (New York) Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) (North Carolina) provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. LANC operates in all 100 counties in North Carolina through 24 geographically based offices. Legal Services of Southern Piedmont (LSSP) (North Carolina) provides legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons in the Charlotte area and in west-central North Carolina. The Justice Center is North Carolina’s (NCJC) (North Carolina) mission is to reduce and eliminate poverty in North Carolina by helping to ensure that every North Carolina household gains access to the resources, services and fair treatment that it needs in order to enjoy economic security. The North Central Legal Assistance Program (NCLAP) (North Carolina) provides free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income residents of north central North Carolina. Dakota Plains Legal Services (DPLS) (North Dakota) DPLS’ basic mission is to promote equal access to justice and improve the lives of our low income clients through effective legal assistance. Civil Legal Services (North Dakota) the Gateway to North Dakota Civil Legal Services for Low-Income or Elderly Persons. Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND) (North Dakota) LSND offers free civil legal services for people who meet our eligibility guidelines. Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) (Ohio) gives legal help without attorney fees to people with low income and limited savings and assets. The Equal Justice Foundation (EJF) (Ohio)a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing legal representation to low income persons. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Ohio) Legal Aid attorneys are working to bring fairness to low-income utility customers, protection from predatory lending practices and relief for victims of fraudulent proprietary schools. The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) (Ohio) a non-profit 501(c)(3) regional law firm that seeks to improve the lives of and empower low income residents and senior citizens of Columbus and our Central Ohio service area by providing high quality legal representation to meet our clients' civil legal needs. The Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati (Ohio) We are a source of legal representation, information, advice and referral for people in need of legal help. Pro Seniors (Ohio) a non-profit organization that provides free legal and long-term care help to older adults Community Legal Aid (Ohio) We are a non-profit law firm serving the legal needs of low income and senior residents in central northeast Ohio. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (Oklahoma) We help eligible low-income people and senior citizens with civil legal problems. Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) (Oklahoma) a non-profit legal aid office that provides services to low-income Indians living in Oklahoma. Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) (Oregon) free legal information and help for Low-Income Oregonians. Marion-Polk Legal Aid Service, Inc (Oregon) a non-profit corporation which provides free assistance in civil legal matters to Marion and Polk County residents in the state of Oregon, with the main office located in Salem, Oregon and a satellite office in Independence, Oregon. Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program (CAP) (Pennsylvania) *CAP is an advocacy program for people with disabilities administered by the Center for Disability Law & Policy. * CAP helps people who are seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Blindness and Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law. *CAP help is provided to you at no charge, regardless of income. * The Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program is dedicated to ensuring that the rehabilitation system in Pennsylvania is open and responsive to your needs. Community Legal Services (CLS) of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Community Legal Services houses nine different legal units, each proficient in a different area of law: Community Economic Development, including the Childcare Law Project; Consumer Law; Elderly Law; Employment; Energy; Family Advocacy; Housing; Language Access; and Public Benefits, including the Advocating on Behalf of Children project (ABC). Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) (Pennsylvania) exists to meet the legal and advocacy needs of homeless individuals and families in Philadelphia. Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) (Pennsylvania) Our mission is to provide quality legal representation to low-income people, to empower them to solve problems without legal representation through legal education and increased access to the courts, and to change community practices and systems that cause or aggravate poverty. MidPenn Legal Services (MPLS) (Pennsylvania) MidPenn Legal Services is a non-profit, public-interest law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice and high quality civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence in 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania. Neighborhood Legal Services Association (NLSA) (Pennsylvania) meeting the civil legal needs of the poor and vulnerable in our community through effective legal representation and education. Northwestern Legal Services (NWLS) (Pennsylvania) a private non-profit corporation dedicated to providing free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN), Inc. (Pennsylvania) We help make possible the delivery of free legal services to low-income Pennsylvanians. The Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP), Inc. (Pennsylvania) a nationally recognized expert and consultant on access to health care for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) (Pennsylvania) provides free civil legal services to Philadelphia's low-income community. Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. (RILS) (Rhode Island) Use HelpRILaw to find: - People who may be able to help you with a specific legal problem. - Information about laws that affect you - To find help on a specific legal topic, try using our search tool: click on Search. - To browse our library of legal materials, click on Library. South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) (South Carolina) Our goal is to provide the public with easy internet access to basic legal information and legal resources in South Carolina. South Dakota Plains Legal Services (DPLS) (South Dakota) Our goal is to provide the public with easy internet access to basic legal information and legal resources in South Carolina. Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) (Tennessee) The mission of Legal Aid of East Tennessee is to ensure equal justice for elderly, abused, and low-income people by providing a broad scope of legal assistance and advocacy. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (Tennessee) For 40 years, the Legal Aid Society has been a place for low-income families to find a helping hand with legal issues involving money, family, housing, health care and domestic violence. The Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. (MSCLS) (Tennessee) Through its well-trained, dedicated and capable staff, complemented by the volunteerism of the private bar, MALS continues to provide free legal assistance through advice and counsel, court and administrative representation and community education and outreach to the low-income and elderly residents in Shelby, Fayette, Lauderdale and Tipton countie. Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (Tennessee) West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. (WTLS) (Tennessee) ADVOCACY, INC. (Texas) Advocacy, Inc. adheres to these guiding principles in all activities to protect and advance the rights of Texans with disabilities: * All people have worth and dignity. * People with disabilities are people whose basic human needs are no different from those of all people, and as such share with all people basic human, legal and civil rights. * People with disabilities have the right to freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination and isolation. * Children with disabilities have a right to full inclusion in all aspects of their communities, including the right to grow up in a family and the right to integrated day care and education. * People with disabilities have the right to full access to and inclusion in all aspects of community life where they can exercise their full rights and responsibilities. * People with disabilities have a right to legal representation and due process of law before any legal rights are restricted. * People with disabilities should speak and act for themselves, be self-determining, represent their own interests, and make decisions and take risks based on their own goals and values. Anyone who would interfere with these rights to self-autonomy and personal choice must do so only after being granted legal authority, subject to judicial review, to act on behalf of that person, and only after the person termed disabled has had meaningful notice and opportunity to challenge the appointment of a substitute decision-maker. * People with disabilities are entitled to protection from employment discrimination and equal access to employment in community integrated settings. * People with disabilities have a right to health and human services that will meet basic needs and will provide them with the tools and supports necessary to achieve equality of opportunity, employment, independent living, economic and social self-sufficiency. These services and supports should be accessible, culturally relevant, customized to their needs, flexible to changing circumstances, and provided in their community. * Individuals with disabilities have the right to information in an accessible format, language and manner that is culturally relevant, and which allows them to have options and make informed choices. * Advocacy efforts must be sensitive and responsive to the unique needs of individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, and must be accessible and reasonably available. * When a decision or meaningful choice cannot be expressed by a person with a disability or when consent is not available from or provided by the person with the disability or legally authorized substitute, the advocate will act to safeguard and advance the human, legal, and civil rights of the person with the disability in a way that does not limit the person's options for choice. Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) (Texas) Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse is a private non-profit (501)(c)(3) organization that has been serving families trapped in the cycle of family violence since 1980. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (Texas) For over 50 years, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has delivered urgently needed civil legal services to the poor in North Texas. the Legal Hotline for Texans (Texas) 815 Brazos, Suite 1100, Austin, Texas 78701 Client calls: 1-800-622-2520 or 512-477-3950 Lone Star Legal Aid (Texas) Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families who have immediate needs but cannot afford an attorney. Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) (Texas) TLSC helps the poverty law advocate in several ways: * providing legal updates and analysis * keeping the various field programs informed of one another's litigation * monitoring and disseminating information about state agencies * assisting the task forces, groups made up of legal services personnel with expertise in particular areas of poverty law. There are task forces for such areas as public benefits and housing/consumer law. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) (Texas) a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to the residents of Southwest Texas who are unable to afford the fees of attorneys in private practice. Texas Advocacy Project (The Project) (Texas) With specialized knowledge in domestic violence legal issues, and a victim-empowering philosophy, the agency has evolved into a critical player in providing services to battered Texans The Disability Law Center (DLC) (Utahs) To enforce and strengthen laws that protect the opportunities, choices and legal rights of people with disabilities in Utah. Utah Pro Bono Volunteer Resource Guide (Utahs) This guide lists information regarding specific pro bono projects within Utah. Utah Legal Services (ULS) (Utahs) we are committed to equal justice and meeting the basic needs of the poor and disadvantaged in Utah. Legal Services Law Line of Vermont (Vermont) The mission of Legal Services Law Line of Vermont is to provide legal services to as many of the low income people of Vermont as possible. Vermont Law Help (Vermont) We provide legal information for low-income people in the State of Vermont. Vermont Legal Aid (Vermont) We help Vermonters who have low incomes, are elderly or who have disabilities and who have legal problems. We do not handle criminal cases. Blue Ridge Legal Services (BRLS) (Virginia) a nonprofit charitable law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters of critical importance to low-income residents of the Shenandoah Valley and Roanoke Valley. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) (Virginia) provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low income people living in - or who have legal problems arising in - the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights & Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, Nelson, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George & Surry. The Legal Aid Justice Center (Virginia) Our mission is to serve those in our communities who have the least access to legal resources. Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) (Virginia) Our mission is to provide high-quality legal assistance to families and individuals who face the loss or deprivation of a critical human need, such as food, shelter, income, medical care, education, family stability or personal safety. We offer clients hope and empowerment. Rappahannock Legal Service, Inc. (Virginia) We are a non-profit corporation that provides free civil legal assistance to low income individuals and families. Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society (SVLAS) (Virginia) It is the mission of SVLAS to champion equal justice for low-income Virginians and to work to remedy the conditions that burden the low-income community. Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS) (Virginia) VLAS serves the entire community by providing free information, advice and representation in such areas as housing, healthcare, economic self-sufficiency, education, public benefits, consumer purchases, and family relations. Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC) (Virginia) VPLC is the only state-wide organization providing training to local legal aid program staff, private bar attorneys, and low-income clients, relating exclusively to the legal rights of Virginia's poor. Columbia Legal Services (CLS) (Washington) CLS represents people and organizations in Washington State with critical legal needs who have no other legal assistance available to them. The EQUAL JUSTICE COALITION (EJC) (Washington) Our Mission: To ensure that people are treated equally and fairly before the law by educating policymakers and the public about the importance of civil legal aid in our communities and advocating for sufficient public funding for civil legal aid on behalf of low income people living in Washington. The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) (Washington) a not-for-profit statewide organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income people from thirteen offices and four satellite locations throughout the state of Washington. Each year, NJP assists more than 18,000 people in need of critical legal assistance. Legal Help for West Virginians (West Virginia) This site is a cooperative project of civil legal services providers in West Virginia. It is designed to help clients, practitioners and members of the public to understand our legal system and use it to pursue their just claims West Virginia Senior Legal Aid (WVSLA) (West Virginia) This site is a cooperative project of civil legal services providers in West Virginia. It is designed to help clients, practitioners and members of the public to understand our legal system and use it to pursue their just claims Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.s (Wisconsin) Legal links in for people in need of help in Wisconsin. SeniorLAW (Wisconsin) SeniorLAW is a program of Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc., dedicated to serving individuals who are 60 and older. Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc (Wisconsin) Wisconsin's legal service firms perform honorable work for a fundamentally important right: ensuring that all prople will have equal footing when they seek access to justice. Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc. gives attorneys a meaningful way to give back to society. Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. (Wisconsin) From its inception, Wisconsin Judicare emphasized utilization of the private bar to represent low-income persons and provide eligible clients the freedom to choose their attorneys. Wyoming Legal Services (Wyoming) Wyoming Legal Services provides free legal services, including legal analysis, representation, information and education to low-income persons. We also provide free advice & referral services to Wyoming senior citizens. Progressive Organizations Stop the Hate Anti hate group focusing on college campuses The Advancement Project Democracy and justice action group The Equality Project Equal rights for all humans Partners Against Hate A collaboration of the Anti-Defamation League, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund, and the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence AHO Anti Hate Organization hrw.org Human Rights Watch PISAB The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond BiasHELP.org Serves all who fall prey to bias crimes Bill of Rights Defense Committee Taking meaningful action to restore protections guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution All Different - All Equal European diversity link BAMN dedicated to building a new mass civil rights movement to defend affirmative action, integration, and the other gains of the civil rights movement of the 1960s Campus Activism part of a network of websites that share information called the Activism Network Center for National Security Studies Founded in 1974 to work for control of the FBI and CIA and to prevent violations of civil liberties in the United States. Human Rights First Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security, and human rights advocates who are targeted for defending the rights of others. Leadership Conference on Civil Rights To serve as the site of record for relevant and up-to-the minute civil rights news and information. New Jersey Immigration Policy Network a broad-based coalition of New Jersey organizations dedicated to protecting immigrant rights and promoting inclusiveness and full participation of immigrants in the life of the country New York Immigration Coalition an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for more than 200 groups in New York State that work with immigrants and refugees Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are viewed as positive contributors to the state Center for Democracy and Technology works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. Center for Constitutional Rights dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Center for American Progress a progressive think-tank dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action First Amendment Project a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition Electronic Frontier Foundation championing the public interest in critical battles affecting digital rights The Coalition for Civil Liberties formed in protest of the USA Patriot Act and in support of the Bill of Rights amendments to the United States Constitution Raise Hell For Molly Ivins a group of U.S citizens with no particular political or organizational affiliations, who share a mission to galvanize widespread citizen outreach to bring our troops home now CODEPINK a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities Nonviolence International promotes nonviolent action and seeks to reduce the use of violence worldwide Progressive Government identifying and promoting leaders who articulate and champion a progressive agenda Psychologists for Social Responsibility uses psychological knowledge and skills to promote peace with social justice at the community, national and international levels United States Student Association for a just society in which generations of representative leaders understand their power and engage and empower diverse communities to create social change Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence Psychoanalysts for Peace and Justice Because we know the destructiveness that resides in each of us, we know the importance of not letting it destroy what we hold dear... Architects, Designers, Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR) committed to correcting the imbalance between the need to provide for the common defense and the need to promote the well being of all our citizens the Utility Consumers' Action Network, UCAN formed to protect consumers from utility and corporate abuse New Leaders Council building the future of progressive leadership by providing young people with mentoring, networking and job placement programs in the fields of journalism, business, politics, and government. Unity Foundation for the purpose of promoting world peace, cooperation and unity. ASSOCIATION OF WORLD CITIZENS The goal is working with people, progressive governments, and international institutions to create a Global Village of lasting peace, social and economic justice, and the foundation for a new civilization based on respect for life and the environment. The Neighborhood Funders Group Our members support community-based efforts that improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. NFG provides information, learning opportunities, critical thinking and other professional development activities to our members. The Art Miles Mural Project a ten year movement combining the efforts of children and adults worldwide to promote global peace and harmony through mural art. Links for grants, endowments and similar funding for those seeking funds, grantmakers and those who wish to donate. Rosenberg Fund for Children Group dedicated to helping the children of targeted activists Haymarket People ’s Fund support grassroots organizations that address the root causes of injustice Funding Exchange dedicated to building a permanent institutional and financial base to support progressive social change RESIST Funding grass roots organizations Open Society Institute a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform Foundation for Change helping local leaders and activists give shape to a more just and humane world the Liberty Hill Foundation to combat poverty and injustice, and help transform the "City of Angels" into a place that promises safety, equality and opportunity for everyone who lives here. Agape Foundation a nonprofit tax-exempt foundation that raises and distributes funds to groups working for nonviolent social change. the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers The Network's mission is to increase the quality, effectiveness and capacity of grantmakers by mobilizing and strengthening the work of knowledgeable, ethical and experienced consultants. NNCG offers resources, opportunities for engagement and access. National Network of Grantmakers (NNG) a social conscience within philanthropy. The Association of Small Foundations (ASF) We provide our members with peer learning opportunities, targeted resources, and a collective voice in and beyond the philanthropic community. Community Giving Resource where donors go for great ideas. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) a coalition of grantmakers committed to building strong and effective nonprofit organizations. the National Center for Family Philanthropy to promote philanthropic values, vision, and excellence across generations of donors and donor families. Our understanding and experience with the very personal act of giving ensure that these donors and their advisors have access to the highest quality information and the encouragement needed. Media Related ZNET Articles and reporting on issues of equality ABYZ Newslinks Television, radio, print and internet news outlets. All listed by country and broken down from there. Very usefull media contact tool. Independant Media Center Read news from independant sources and publish your own articles. The Working Group non-profit media company that combines television, internet and web resources with outreach and organizing efforts in the areas of workplace issues; race, diversity and the battle against intolerance; and encouraging democracy and citizen participation Feminist Review reviews from feminist perspectives to explore the world through an anti-oppression lens Hope Dance reporting on the outrageous, pioneering and inspiring activities of outstanding individuals and organizations who are creating a new world--regardless of their spiritual tradition or political agenda Central Intelligence Agency Interesting article showing wasteful spending, non-transparency and some interesting links. Gay & Lesbian Related Organizations NGLTF National Gay and Lesbian Task Force GLAAD Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation FUAH Families United Against Hate TransParentcy Transgender Parents and their Children IGLHRC International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Compaign PFLAG Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays GAY & GENDER RESEARCH dedicated to the research of sociocultural and health related issues impacting the bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender communities Government Related Links The US Senate Contact your Senator US House of Representatives Contact your member of the House of Representatives EEOC The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission FOI letter generator free Freedom of Information letter generating service both state (all 50 states) and federal in case you need some documents. U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) website to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. If you feel your grievance is strong enough why not try going to the top? It couldn't hurt. Here are the addresses for the Office of The President of The Unites States of America: president@whitehouse.gov for the President's Office, and vice.president@whitehouse.gov for the Vice President's Office. U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division committed to upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, including some of the most vulnerable members of our society. the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) (for residents of the State of Connecticut only) to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) promotes and ensures that people have equal access to and opportunity to participate in and receive services from all HHS programs without facing unlawful discrimination, and that the privacy of their health information is protected while ensuring access to care. Department of Housing and Urban Development 's discrimination complaint page Housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability is illegal by federal law. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. Federal Interagency Working Group on Limited English Proficiency (LEP.gov) promotes a positive and cooperative understanding of the importance of language access to federally conducted and federally assisted programs U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS (UCCR) To investigate complaints alleging that citizens are being deprived of their right to vote by reason of their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or by reason of fraudulent practices. For University of Connecticut students experiencing, discrimination, harassment or any other such civil right violation, here are some links and resources at UCONN which may help you. Academy of Audiology, UConn Student This organization aims to promote Audiology in the local community and provide Audiology students with educational support and help promote the Audiology program and research audiology.( email Address nafduconn@hotmail.com) A Cappella Association, Uconn This organization is formed to benefit the a cappella groups on campus by providing a forum to discuss issues and goals of individual a cappella groups. The organization will also work to promote the awareness of a cappella across campus. (email Address STEVEN.CAVALLARI@UCONN.EDU) Accounting Society A venue for undergraduate students to explore and further their interests in Accounting as a major. (email Address MARIE.HOYT@UCONN.EDU) A Completely Different Note This a cappella singing group is comprised of young men from every major imaginable at the University of Connecticut. They constantly push to expand the bounds of a cappella music and bring to their audience a charged, exciting show that shows the finest singing UConn has to offer. A Completely Different Note is the oldest all male a cappella at the university of connecticut. (email Address miheer.sane@gmail.com) Active Minds Active Minds is an international organization sweeping across college campuses in North America and Australia. Active Minds' goal is to raise awareness about mental health issues and change the conversation about campus mental health, with a focus on suicide prevention, as well as lowering the negative stigma surrounding these issues. Along with awareness of the problem, Active Minds engages in programming to educate students on the resources available on-campus to those in need. (email Address activemindsuconn@gmail.com) Adventist Campus Fellowship The Adventist Campus Fellowship at University of Connecticut seeks to build collegiate relationships that honor God and nurture the spiritual lives of its members. We are a campus ministry that upholds and supports the beliefs and mission of the Seventh-Day Adventist church. Our goal is to share the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. All are welcome to attend our meetings. (email Address uconnacf@gmail.com) African Students Association (ASA) To promote gathering and unity of students and other persons interested in Africa and its affairs; to promote activities around this theme; and to educate the public on current issues about Africa AHEAD We are students committed to learning about Haitian culture and promoting Haitian awareness. In addition, we fundraise for the post-secondary scholarship that we helped to create. (email Address UConnAHEAD@yahoo.com) Aikido Club A place for anyone to learn Aikido. A way to develop awareness and personal skill. (email Address aikido@studentorgs.uconn.edu) Albanian Student Association (ASA) a dedicated group of students focused on informing the world about the existence of Albania. (email Address ina.shtembari@uconn.edu)
Allied Health Sciences Club To promote student participation in health care related activities, provide educational outreach to campus community, participate in community service and enhance career development. (email Address ALLIE.LEBLANC@UCONN.EDU) All Students Bible Study We are a group of believers that are dedicated to the study of the Word of God and to promoting it and the oneness between all Christians. We hold to no denominational standard and follow only the Bible as our guide. (email Address contact@allstudentsbiblestudy.org) Alpha Beta Epsilon Biology Fraternity Coed fraternity dedicated to advancing the science of biology and its allied interests. Also designed to promote a social environment and provide service to the community as well. (email Address KATELYN.HOPE@UCONN.EDU) Alpha Delta Phi AD is an elite fraternity, founded nationally in 1832 and locally in 2007. With over 27 chapters spanning North America's highest ranked universities, AD at UConn seeks to not only continue our history of success, brotherhood, and literary traditions, but to also improve our storied past. With this goal in mind, over the last year the UConn brothers have created a unique fraternal experience you will not find within any other fraternity on campus. (email Address adpuconn@gmail.com) Alpha Epsilon Phi (AEPhi) AEPhi is a historically Jewish Panhellenic Sorority at UConn that is composed of undergraduate women who focus on excelling academically while building opportunities of sisterhood through social situations and service to the community. (email Address aephiuconn@gmail.com) Alpha Epsilon Pi Social Fraternity. (email Address info@aepiuconn.com) Alpha Kappa Alpha In 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America's first Greek-letter organization established by Black college women. The Sorority is an instrument for enriching the social and intellectual aspects of college life by providing mental stimulation through interaction with friends and associates. (email Address aka1908LT@yahoo.com) Alpha Lambda Delta (National Honor Society for First Year Students) Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for students who received and maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher during their first semester in college. (email Address uconnald@gmail.com) Alpha Omega Christian Club Our club was formed to provide an informal meeting place for people to develop their own faith. Our club discusses biblical topics using the bible as our reference. All topics, questions and inquiries are welcome and will hopefully be answered in the discussions. Our discussions will always include the bible, but can include other readings materials as well. Finally, we believe in community service. The Bible tells us to care for the poor and needy in many scriptures. (Gal 2:10 & James 1:26-27) (email Address alphaomegauconn@gmail.com) Alpha Phi Alpha Phi international Fraternity is a membership organization dedicated to promoting sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encourgaing intellectual curiosity and advocating service. Alpha phi develops character for a lifetime. (email Address laurenkellygall@gmail.com) Alpha Phi Omega Alpha Phi Omega is a national, co-ed, service fraternity. For over seventy-five years, we have set the standard for college campus-based volunteerism. Alpha Phi Omega strives to help each member develop leadership skills, secure lasting friendships and provide service. (email Address apofraternity@hotmail.com) Alpha Zeta An honor co-ed fraternity for the College of Agriculture Natural Resources (email Address KATHERINE.DUFFY@UCONN.EDU) Alpha Zeta Omega Alpha Zeta Omega is a co-ed professional pharmacy fraternity. We partcipate in community service activities and provide a great support network for students interested in pharmacy. We also participate in many School of Pharmacy events and work to promote the profession of pharmacy. (email Address KATELYN.PARSONS@UCONN.EDU) American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists - AAPS To increase student participation in the activities of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists at the local, regional, and national levels; to increase student awareness of career opportunities in the pharmaceutical sciences; to increase student awareness of the latest advances and discoveries in the pharmaceutical sciences; to provide educational opportunities for students in the pharmaceutical sciences; to learn about all aspects of drug development; (email Address Sandeep.yadav@uconn.edu) American Civil Liberties Union, Uconn The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut (ACLU-CT) Is a nonpartisan, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to assure that the Bill of Rights and the rights guaranteed by the Connecticut Constitution are preserved for each new generation. The ACLU-CT accomplishes these goals through legislative advocacy, litigation, grassroots organizing and public education on a broad array of issues affecting our liberties. The ACLU-CT is one of 53 affiliates of the ACLU. (email Address uconnaclu@gmail.com) American Dairy Science Association, UConn Chapter of the The Dairy Club participates in a variety of events, pertaining to the Dairy Industry and agriculture, throughout the year. Some of the highlights have been the annual trip to Toronto to view the Royale Agricultural Fair, and bringing milking cows and heifers to the BIG E in the fall, as well as organizing the annual dairy show and banquet, which is open to all UConn students. The Dairy Club also conducts many fundraisers throughout the year including the famous UConn Dairy Club milk bottles. (email Address uconndairyclub@yahoo.com) American Fisheries Society Southern New England Chapter, Uconn Student Sub-Unit of the 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, with the goal of providing knowledge, guidance, and leadership skills to future professionals, conservation efforts for the local aquatic community, and hands on opportunities in the field and with fund raising, while acting as a sub-unit to our parent organization of the American Fisheries Society, Southern New England Chapter. (email Address UConnAFS@gmail.com) American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) A club to help Chemical Engineering students work together as well as get in contact with industry to get jobs, internships, or co-ops. (email Address uconnaiche@gmail.com) American Red Cross A service club on campus that functions to provide the UConn community with necessary Red Cross services, to aid in the collection of donated blood, and to provide the surrounding community with health related services. (email Address SARA.FRANCIS@UCONN.EDU) American Sign Language (ASL) The primary focus of the University of Connecticut’s American Sign Language Club is to bring together individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds to learn more about ASL and deaf culture. We also put our efforts into educating the UConn community as well. Our members signing skills range from experienced to knowing very little or no sign at all; members with little to no experience are helped and encouraged by peers to try new signs and expand on their knowledge of the Deaf world. (email Address uconnasl@yahoo.com) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter of the Amer. Soc. of Civil Eng. Meetings are bi-weekly to discuss engineering tops and related events (email Address ceeasce@engr.uconn.edu) American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) To educate students about consultant pharmacy and to prepare them for taking care of American's fastest growing population - the elderly. (email Address DANIELLE.VOISINE@GMAIL.COM) Agents of Improv Agents of Improv is a troupe of players dedicated to exploring different forms of improvisational arts, creating a relaxed and open creative environment marked by professionalism and the desire to share improv with the surrounding community, and above all fostering a sense of fun in our audience and in ourselves. (email Address agentsofimprov@gmail.com) Alima International Dance Association (AIDA) To teach members and surrounding community about cultural differences through the art of dance and music. Alima will give back to the community by taking part in the annual "Rhythm of the Soul" which donates all profits from the show to organizaitons which help communities from underdeveloped nations around the world. (email Address carly.olson@uconn.edu) Alumni Area Council The Area Council for Alumni Residence Halls. (email Address MENGTAN.ZHANG@UCONN.EDU) All-Stars, The Uconn Step and dance team, performing a rhythm with synchronized movements of hands and feet. (email Address uconn_all_stars@hotmail.com) A-Minor A Minor is a co-ed a cappella group that originated out of the Asian American Cultural Center. We perform for on-campus, off-campus, and charity events and our repertoire ranges from alternative to mainstream to rock. None of the members of A Minor are music majors, which exemplifies A Minor's purpose of coming together to enjoy singing. (email Address uconn_aminor@yahoo.com) AQUA AQUA is a safe, social and supportive atmosphere providing out, closeted, questioning and straight individuals a chance to share their thoughts and concerns in an open format.(email Address uconn_aqua@yahoogroups.com) Arab Cultural Association (ACA) The Arab Cultural Association (ACA) is designed to create an environment for students of Arabic and Arabic speaking students to exchange ideas and participate in a variety of cultural activities in an informal context (email Address DARRELL.WALKER@UCONN.EDU) Armenian Students Association The purpose of The Armenian Students Association at UCONN is to provide an Armenian Cultural hub to serve both Armenian and Non-Armenian students, faculty, and members of the community with the organization of cultural events and other activities. (email Address uconnarmenianclub@gmail.com) Art Club, UConn UConn Art Club is a club designed to help students reconnect with their artistic side, something that is rough to do at college with all the other classes, assignments, and exams going on. UConn Art Club primarily aims to create an atmosphere which is fun and relaxing for students to come and draw, paint, or even doodle while socializing with others who are interested in art. (email Address lauren.barbiero@uconn.edu) The Asian American Students Association (AASA) The Asian American Students Association exists as a supportive network to meet the political, educational, social and cultural needs of Asian American students at the University of Connecticut.(emailaddressuconnaasa@gmail.com) American Society of Landscape Architects This is the UConn's student chapter of the national society of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The club participates in pre-professional activities, design charettes, campus activities and other social activities.(emailaddresscarolina.carvajal@uconn.edu) Association of Graduate Economics Students (AGES) AGES is the official representative body of graduate students in the Economics Department at UConn. (emailaddressMATTHIEW.BURNSIDE@UCONN.EDU) Association for Computing Machinery, Student Chapter To advance the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide. (emailaddressuconnacm@engr.uconn.edu) Athletes in Action We are an organization that takes sport and religion and help division one athletes figure out a way to apply their faith in god to their sport, daily interactions, and overall way of life. (emailaddresssrtroy2021@mac.com) Athletic Trainers Club, UConn Student Student athletic training students form a club to get together and participate in activities other than classes and also raise money for the Athletic Training Education Fund (emailaddressEHALL1611@GMAIL.COM) Bass Fishing Team, UConn The primary purpose of the Club shall be to encourage camaraderie, sportsmanship, integrity, conservation, and development of the skills and knowledge needed to be successful anglers by competing with other schools in FLW National Guard College Fishing tournaments and other fishing tournaments on a local and regional basis. (emailaddressNICHOLAS.PASTORE@UCONN.EDU) Best Buddies An international organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing one-on-one friendships throughout the community with people with intellectual disabilities. (emailaddressflyersgurl27@yahoo.com) Beta Alpha Psi Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary professional organization for accounting, finance and MIS majors. It's stated purpose includes recognizing scholastic and professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance, or MIS with the provision of opportunities for self-developed and association among members and practicing business professionals; and encouragement of a sense of ethics, social, and public responsibility. (emailaddress bap.uconn@gmail.com) Beta Theta Pi Since our founding in 1839, our members have lived the ideals of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity: respect for tradition, lifelong friendship, devotion to academic excellence, dedication to responsible leadership, commitment to our communities, and high standards of moral conduct. Beta Theta Pi is dedicated to building men of principle for a principled life. Our brotherhood aids the individual, builds the Fraternity and strengthens the host academic institution through lifelong devotion to intellect (emailaddress zxpresident@gmail.com) Bioethics Club, UConn The purpose of our club is to discuss the ethical rewards and ramifications of modern biological issues in a professional manner.(emailaddress uconn.bioethics@gmail.com) UCONN BIOLOGY CLUB This club will provide an opportunity for students interested in Biologiy to be immersed in a environment that can help them on campus. It will also offer an enriching social and academic atmosphere for students. Whether you are a MCB, PNB, EEB, or Biological Sciences major, this club will present great ways of interacting with professors, graduate students, and other undergraduates, to get advice, promote awareness on research opportunities, and explore current issues in the biology field. Club events will include field trips, movie screenings, professors lecturing about their research, and many other interesting biological activities. This club will connect you with biology professors in a way that no other can and we enable you many different ways to get involved in research here at UConn. This club also offers vast opportunities for experience to pre-medicine and other students entering the health professions to learn more about biology and is also open to any non-majors who are just interested in biology. We are looking forward to making this is a successful and educational club to all Biology students o n campus! (emailaddress Uconnbiologyclub@gmail.com) Biomedical Engineering Society The purpose of the biomedical engineering society is to promote the profession of biomedical engineering through the organized effort of this group in study, research, and discussion of the fields of biomedical engineering and the dissemination of knowledge thereby gained. The chapter shall promote membership in the EMBS by acquainting the student body with the ideas, purposes, and objectives of BMES. (emailaddress jenderle@bme.uconn.edu) Black Student Association BSA enhances scholastic, cultural, and social life on campus by representing the interests of the Black community to the University while educating the overall community on Black culture. (emailaddressbsa_uconn_ct@uconn.edu) UConn Block and Bridle UConn Block and Bridle is a campus club that is affiliated with a national organization. We are a small group made up of about 25 members. As a club we organize and participate in many events throughout the year that take place on campus. We also participate in regional and national events across the country. (emailaddress AUBREY.DESJARLAIS@UCONN.EDU) Boxing Club, The Uconn This club is for those interested in learning about the sport of boxing. How to box, how to train, and sparing are the main focus. (emailaddress jeffrey.smith_jr@uconn.edu) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club (BJJC) The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club is a diverse group of students who gather to learn, teach and practice the sport and art of jiu-jitsu in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a fighting system focusing on ground techniques employing positioning, leverage, chokes and joint locks to subdue an opponent. We focus on practicing with a resisting partner and using effective self-defense and competition techniques. (emailaddress MICHAEL.SYKUCKI@UCONN.EDU) Break Dancing Club Break Dancing (aka Bboying) is a dance form native to the Bronx, NY. Its pop culture glorification has had its ups and downs since the early 1980's. The UConn Breakdance club is a student-run organization that meets twice a week. In the past, we have met in an informal environment, however, we will be giving instruction on a weekly basis for those who seek it. If you wish to learn a unique dance or improve on the skills you already have, please join us. Popping and Locking are welcome. (emailaddress MATTHEW.TORLA@UCONN.EDU) Brothers Reaching Our Society Developing Men Conscious of our Community Committed to progress and uplifting our Peers. B.R.O.S. is a new upcoming student organization on the rise. We meet weekly Fridays at 5:30 pm in room 410 of the student union (AACC LOUNGE) to discuss topics that effect our community in a comfortable, welcoming open forum format. (emailaddress Eric.Cato@uconn.edu) Buckley-Shippee Area Council Buckley/Shippee Area Council is an organization that represents the residents of Buckley Hall and Shippee Hall. We are one united Buckley and Shippee Area Council. (emailaddress DAVID.CIANO@UCONN.EDU) Busby United Area council for students residing in Busby Suites. (emailaddress KYLE.BUONOCORE@UCONN.EDU) Caffe Italiano A group of students interested in learning about the Italian culture and speaking the Italian language. Majors and non-majors welcome. Students of all levels of Italian welcome! (sasha.gauley@uconn.edu) Capoeira Club, UConn To provide the students, faculty, staff and University community a place at which to learn about, promote, and practice the Brazilian Martial Art Capoeira. The organization will provide a social, academic, and athletic atmosphere for the joe ross University. (uconncapoeira@gmail.com) Car Club, The UConn The UConn Car Club is a club for all walks of auto-enthusiasts whether it be racing, tuning, or showing. Open to faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. Our April car show is one of the largest, solely-student run events on campus which brings in well over 600 cars and thousands of spectators. We also have club cruises, go-karting, dyno days and other events. For more information, please check us out at www.uconncarclub.com ( uconncarclub@gmail.com) Cardio Kick-Boxing (uconncardiokick@gmail.com) Celtic American Cultural Society To promote the Celtic culture through Irish music and Irish dance. (CACS123@gmail.com) CFACT UConn This is a non-profit, non-partisan group on the cutting edge of today's environmental debate. CFACT UConn strongly believes most consumer and environmental problems can best be met and overcome-NOT through excessive government regulation and bureaucracy- but rather, by unleashing the power of the free market and the ingenuity of science and technology. We believe this spirit can help provide adequate supplies of food, energy, and resources to the world, while still solving other global concerns. (email addressCFACTUCONN@GMAIL.COM) Cheezic Tang Soo Do UConn Cheezic Tang Soo Do is a Martial Arts Club, for members of the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation or anyone interested in the Korean art of Tang Soo Do. We are a traditional Martial Art, with an emphasis on personal improvement through focus, respect, and discipline. The federation as a whole is composed of over 70 schools on 4 continents. We are more than just karate, we speak of ourselves as family... That is our mindset. (CACS123@gmail.com) Chess Club at UConn Organize and play chess, learn it's tactical abilities and strategies. ( tomhart3@charter.net) Chi Epsilon Chi Epsilon is an honor society (based on GPA) for civil and environmental engineering students. (emailaddress stephen.corbo@uconn.edu) Chinese Language Club Chinese Language Club is an organization for students interested in speaking and studying Mandarin Chinese. This club will provide a forum for students to practice their speaking skills and to learn more about the language and culture. We organize movie nights, game nights, and dinner outings all in the name of furthering our knowledge of Chinese language and culture. (uconnhanyu@gmail.com) Chinese Undergraduate Students Association (CUSA) The Chinese Undergraduate Students Association (CUSA) is a cultural organization, which aims to promote and share the Chinese Culture with the UCONN community (uconncusa@gmail.com) Choral Club, UConn To host social occasions for the members of the Uconn choruses, including the Choir Banquet and different parties throughout the year for various reasons. Additionally, the Choral Club is responsible each semester for getting new members of Concert Choir their tuxedos and gowns, and to facilitate the Choral Department's activities. The group will host fundraisers to make the costs of activities such as the Choral Banquet less of a burden on its members, the members of both choruses. (email addressKRISTEN.M.SMITH@UCONN.EDU) Chordials, The All-female a capella singing group, singing on campus, at other colleges, and around the area (nursing homes and other community activities). We are a non-profit organization (email address uconnchordials@hotmail.com) Classics & Ancient History Club, UConn Creating an academic community for people interested in and pertaining to the study of classical and ancient history while furthering undergraduate interests in and understanding of classics and ancient history. (emailaddress cams@gmail.com) College Democrats, UConn The UConn College Democrats are affiliated with the College Democrats of America, and The Connecticut Democratic Party. We participate in campaigns, work to educate the campus on issues, serve as a forum for debate, and provide our members with both immediate and future opportunities in politics. (emailaddress uconncollegedemocrats@gmail.com) College Republicans, UConn Chapter The purpose of the UConn College Republicans is to expose students to the Republican Party, and conservative philosophy.In addition to participate/interact with and support the nominees of the Republican Party, on the local and national level. In addition the College Republicans will seek to be sure that the conservative viewpoint is heard and considered on campus. (emailaddress TIMOTHY.PLUNGIS@UCONN.EDU) Collegiate Fellowship, UConn A group coming out of a local church looking to mobilize students for social justices and spiritual growth. (emailaddress uconn@stpaulswired.org) Cognitive Science Club This club brings together students interested in Cognitive Science to promote information about this broad field. We will invite distinguished guest speakers both from the University of Connecticut and from other nearby academic institutes to hold lectures related to topics in Cognitive Science, and hold other events relevant to Cognitive Science. (emailaddress ANUJA.KANASKAR@UCONN.EDU) Communication Club To provide a resource for those in the university community who are interested in communication; to work to increase the cohesion between the students in the communications department and the department itself. Dedicated to helping students explore the fields of communication. (emailaddress uconncommclub@gmail.com) Competitive Cheerleaders, UConn The UConn Competitive Cheerleaders are establishing themselves as an outstanding program with a great deal of pride, athleticism, enthusiasm and dedication that competes locally and nationally with a resolve to improve and promote school spirit at the University, locally, statewide and nationally through stunt clinics, performances and other cheerleading related activities. (emailaddress uconncheerleading@gmail.com) Conn-Men, UConn All male a cappella group (emailaddress connmen@gmail.org) Consulting Group, UConn We are an experiential learning group for business students interested in a creative hands-on learning experience. We aim to participate in Case Competitions and complete business analysis problems for UConn student groups and small businesses around the Storrs area. (emailaddress UConnConsulting@gmail.com) Cosplay Club, UConn An organization for anyone interested in creating costumes based on characters from anime, video games, films, or other media in a variety of genres. Members work on costume projects, exchange tips, socialize, and hone their craft. All experience levels are welcome. (emailaddress stephanie.martin@uconn.edu) CT Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (CSHP) The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists acts as the student chapter for both American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and our parent chapter at the state level. We work to promote Health-System Pharmacy on a collegiate, national, and legislative levels. (emailaddress VICTORIA.LIU@UCONN.EDU) Daily Campus, The Student run publication. Published Monday through Friday during the academic year and deliver 9,000 copies to over 70 locations both on and off campus. (emailaddress eic@dailycampus.com) Dairy Club, UConn The Dairy Club participates in a variety of events, pertaining to the Dairy Industry and agriculture, throughout the year. Some of the highlights have been the annual trip to Toronto to view the Royale Agricultural Fair, and bringing milking cows and heifers to the BIG E in the fall, as well as organizing the annual dairy show and banquet, which is open to all UConn students. The Dairy Club also conducts many fundraisers throughout the year including the famous UConn Dairy Club milk bottles. (emailaddress uconndairyclub@yahoo.com) Dance Company, UConn UConn Dance Company began as DanceWorks in 2008. It has since evolved into a large group of talented, passionate, and devoted dancers who work together to perform at UConn's very own Jorgensen theater. Every aspect of the show is designed by the students -- choreography, staging, music, and lighting. Styles range from hip hop to ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, musical theater, and much more! (emailaddress uconndancecompany@gmail.com) Delta Chi Social Fraternity (emailaddress ERIC.M.PHILLIPS@UCONN.EDU) Delta Gamma The Epsilon Pi Chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity at the University of Connecticut exists to foster high ideals of friendship among college women, to promote their educational and cultural interests, to create in them a true sense of social responsibility, and to develop in them the best qualities of character. (emailaddress Rachel.Ardise@gmail.com) Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. (emailaddress CentralOffice@dspnet.org) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities. (emailaddress epsilonupsilondst@gmail.com) Delta Zeta Delta Zeta is a social sorority that places emphasis on sisterhood, scholarship, community service, and leadership. Our national and local philanthropy helps the speech and hearing impaired. (emailaddress jessica.lurie@uconn.edu) Department of Human Development & Family Studies GSA (emailaddress NICHOLAS.KOBERSTEIN@UCONN.EDU) Deutschklub, Der (German Club) Der Deutschklub is a venue for undergraduate students at Storrs to meet Germans, practice German speech, experience German culture (e.g. through film and food, etc.) and other students interested in Germany or its people. ( isaac.anderson@uconn.edu) Disney at UConn) This organization is your portal to everything Disney! Our focus is in aiding students to participate in the Disney College Program through mock interviews, resume help, leadership experience, and incorporating Disney values into our daily campus activities. We help students transition to and from the Disney College Program and back to campus by providing alumni of the College Program a time to share their experiences and expertise with fellow members. We look forward to meeting you! ( disneyatuconn@gmail.com) Dramatic PAWS Dramatic P.A.W.S. (Producing, Acting, Writing Students) is an organization designed to provide all UConn students, regardless of major, with performance opportunities and social outlets. ( uconndramaticpaws@gmail.com) East Campus Council The council organizes and funds events/activities for the residents of East and contribute ideas regarding the future of East Campus. ( UCONN.EAC@gmail.com) EcoGarden Club To operate a campus-community garden that follows the practices of sustainable agriculture. The garden can be used as an educational tool for students, faculty, and community members. (email addressuconnecogardenclub@yahoo.com) EcoHusky Student Group, The Ecohusky is a student organization that was created with the purpose of bringing students together that are interested in environmental issues. We have weekly meetings that are not only informative but fun as well. EcoHusky puts on events to raise awareness about environmental sustainability on campus and involve the student body with green initiatives. We also have group bonding activities and our annual Green Week, among many other events! (email addressecohusky@gmail.com) Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Graduate Student Assn. Provides a forum in which all graduate students in the department are welcome to discuss any issues relevant to graduate school. We typically have between two and three meetings a semester, but additional meetings can be called at any time there is demand. The organization is run by a group of officers. Meetings follow parlimentary procedure as well as the guidelines specified by our constitution and by-laws. Organizational activities include an annual symposium and a t-shirt design fundraiser. (emailaddress KAROLINA.FUCIKOVA@UCONN.EDU) Economics Society The Economics Society is an organization that fosters academic and professional growth through the application of economics to the business world and the analysis of real world markets. (emailaddress JEFFREY.SEAMAN@UCONN.EDU) El Club de Espanol (Spanish Club) An organization formed for the involvement of students interested in the Spanish language and fields there-in. It is a chance to use and practice your spanish in a casual setting. (CANDY.TAYLOR@UCONN.EDU) Electrical and Electronics Engineers, The Institute of (IEEE) To organize and promote academic, professional and social functions for the engineering student body. (emailaddress ryan.s.wilson@engr.uconn.edu) English Graduate Student Association (EGSA) EGSA's basic mission is to support its members by representing their interests at both the department and the University level, and to provide them with a range of academic, professional, and social opportunities. Members can hear graduate and faculty speakers at EGSA talks and colloquia, meet friends and relax at EGSA socials, take part in discussions and debates at EGSA meetings, and more. (emailaddress uconnegsa@gmail.com) Engineering Student Leadership Council (ESLC) ESLC shall serve as a liason between deans, faculty and staff, alumni, and students by working with these groups to express mutual needs anc concerns. (emailaddress AMARKMAN89@YAHOO.COM) Equine Club, UConn The Equine Club brings together students that have an interest in the equine industry and horses in general. The club holds regular meetings and organize equine-related demos and day trips. (emailaddress SASHA.TATRO@UCONN.EDU) Eta Kappa Nu An honor society for both Electrical and Computer Engineering majors. HKN's purpose is to assist its members to become better professionals and better citizens. In addition, its members are a constructive force in improving the standards of the profession, the courses of instruction, and the University as a whole. (emailaddress hkn@engr.uconn.edu) Eta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma Phi is the honorary society for classics and related studies. (emailaddress kelsey.brown@uconn.edu) Extreme Measures A co-ed a cappella group. Roughly a 10-member group that plans to explore all opportunities a cappella music has to offer. Plans are to sing and perform as much as possible, as well as continue to learn and grow as musicians. (emailaddress ex-m@hotmail.com) F.A.M.E Entertainment F.A.M.E Entertainment focuses on marketing/advertising within the music industry, basically the business side of music. We apply this by having guest speakers from the music industry come and talk to the group about their experiences.We also do hands-on activities such as self promotions and plan and throw events. Our mission is to provide music diversity and background knowledge to many of the UConn students. (emailaddress SEMAJ.HUNTER@UCONN.EDU) Family Studies Undergraduate Committee Our organization focuses on community service activities as well as acquainting the UConn community with the School of Family Studies. Most importantly, we arrange a great deal of activities with the intent on strengthening the relationships between student and their professors. (emailaddress uconnfsuc@gmail.com) FAC(t)S- Fellowship of Anglican Christian Students The purpose of FAC(t)S is to encourage, promote, develop, and help students in their Christian spiritual growth. We seek to provide an open environment for the exploration on Christian belief. FAC(t)S will work toward its goals by meeting, talking, praying, serving and working together. (emailaddress uconn.facts@gmail.com) Figure Skating Club, UConn To promote the sport of figure skating at the University of Connecticut and achieve our goal of competing against other colleges and universities in intercollegiate competition. (emailaddress KELLY.O'NEILL@UCONN.EDU ) Filipino American Student Association (FASA) Our purpose is to bring together Filipino community at the University Connecticut and to make the university as well as other institutions aware of the Filipino culture. (uconnfasa@yahoo.com) Film Club Film Club is a student organization that brings together those who love film. The club will host movie nights and discuss what’s new and upcoming in the film community. The club will also welcome any scripts and/or movie ideas from its active members and communally make several short films within the semester for those who are interested. (filmclubuconn@gmail.com/a>) Finance Society To assist in the professional, educational, and social development of UConn students interested in finance, banking, and investments. (emailaddress uconnfs@gmail.com) Free Press, UConn UConn Free Press is a collective of grassroots activists dedicated to providing the University community with an open outlet for alternative political views, non-corporate news, and analysis. UConn Free Press is committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice in the UConn area. (emailaddress uconnfreepress@gmail.com) Freethinkers, UCONN A campus group for Atheists, Agnostics, humanists, skeptics, and like-minded individuals. Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that beliefs should be formed on the basis of science and logic and not be influenced by emotion, authority, tradition, or any dogma. (emailaddress kbreuninger@gmail.com) French Club UConn's French Club is dedicated to helping its members learn more about the French language as well as the cultures of the many French-speaking countries in the world through activities, movies, trips, and more. (emailaddress steven.lewis@uconn.edu) French Films Festival The French Films Festival will show seven recent Francophone movies: Un Conte de Noël; Azur et Asmar; Eldorado; Le Fils de l'Epicier; Il y a longtemps que je t'aime; Two days in Paris; and Ne le dis ŕ personne. It is open to all, the more the merrier! (emailaddress auroreboise@hotmail.fr) Gamer's Guild Board games, tabletop games, card games, roleplaying games, and whatever other games we can find. (emailaddress uconngg@gmail.com) GAMMA Greek Fraternities/Sororities (emailaddress uconngamma@uconn.edu) Gamma Iota Sigma Actuarial Science Co-ed Fraternity that helps members make contact with employers and further their understanding of the profession, as well as provide social outlets. (emailaddress gis@math.uconn.edu) Garrigus Suites Area Council Garrigus Suites Area Council is a student government for Garrigus Suites. (emailaddress HERMAN.SINGH@UCONN.EDU) Geno's Cancer Team: College Initiative Program The College Initiative Program for Geno's Cancer Team is the collegiate affiliate for Geno Auriemma's Non-Profit Foundation, Geno's Cancer Team. Geno's Cancer Team raises hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research. Our student organization functions and operates to raise funds and awareness on campus for cancer research. We work hand and hand with Geno's Cancer Team and Coach Auriemma in the "Road to the Final Cure".. (emailaddress andrew.j.sullivan@uconn.edu) Global Medical Brigades Global brigades fundraises and collects funds from sponsors as well as finds interested doctors and dentists to help with sustainable development in Honduras and Panama. We collect medicine with the funds and medical equipment and organize to go on a brigade to one of those countries and distribute the medicine, etc. (emailaddress srt05003@engr.uconn.edu) Golden Key International Honor Society We are a service, academic, and social honour society. Each year we induct students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. (emailaddress gillian.kaye@uconn.edu) Graduate Student Christian Fellowship The purpose of the Graduate Student Christian Fellowship is to be a diverse, interesting community of graduate students at UConn who explore questions of Christian Fait, learning and professional development and who seek to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. (emailaddress HansFranz1@yahoo.com) Graduate Residence Association ll residents are members of the Graduate Residence Association. It maintains close communication with both the residence hall staff. Topics for agenda or any other concerns can be submitted to the Ashford Office or introduced at a general meeting. Residents are encouraged to get involved and help organize events that they would like to participate in. (emailaddress DANIEL.STOCKEMER@UCONN.EDU) Green Building Club, UConn The Green Building Club is an interdisciplinary group that serves to advance the knowledge of students and community on sustainable building practices. The UCGBC is officially recognized as a United States Green Building Council Student Organization. Through hands on projects, research opportunities, seminars, and outreach the UCGBC will provide a gather place for anyone interested in designing, building, or using green buildings. (emailaddress UconnGreenBuildingClub@gmail.com) Green Grads Committed to making our community more environmentally aware and active. (emailaddress uconngreengrads@gmail.com) Gymnastics, Uconn For gymnasts who want to continue doing gymnastics. A great way to meet other people with the same interest, along with the opportunity to practice those old gymnastics routines. (emailaddress uconngymnastics@gmail.com) Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, non-evangelical, Christian-based organization. Habitat volunteers donate their time and sweat to build simple, decent housing in partnership with people in need. As an affiliate with Windham habitat we work hard to help out our local community through builds, Hire-A-Habitor, (clearing yards for Uconn staff), fundraisers, Collegiate Challenges over spring break, and many other fun events to help the homeless! (emailaddress uconnhabitat@gmail.com) Harmonic Progressions We are Uconn's first and only Glee Club. We combine choral singing and dance movements in an effort to tell a story or message. (emailaddress HarmonicProgressions@yahoo.com) Health Care Management Society The Health Care Management society is a club formed to unite students either majoring in Heatlh Care Management or have some type of interest in Health Care related activities from a managerial perspective. The society invites speakers in the Health Care management field and organizes relavant trips. (emailaddress uconnhealthmanagement@gmail.com) Hillel at UConn we aim to provide both unique and meaningful opportunities for Jewish students on campus as well as in the greater community. Hellenic Club, UConn The Hellenic Club is an organization promoting Greek language and culture to Greeks and friends of Greece.(emailaddressSTEFANOS.PAPADOSIFOS@UCONN.EDU) Hong Kong Student Association Gathering of students who have an interest for Hong Kong culture with activities which allow them to experience Hong Kong life style (emailaddresshksa_uconn@yahoo.com) Honors Council HC seeks to provide greater opportunities for UConn Honors students within the University community including opportunities for greater academic achievement, increased cultural awareness, and research opportunities. HC is a venue for Honors students to speak and be heard by the University administration. (emailaddress uconnhc@gmail.com) Horse Lincoln Improv Horse Lincoln Improv is a longform improv group at the University of Connecticut that is dedicated to learning and improving their performance skills. They practice Upright Citizen's Brigade style improv. This club also brings improv to the UCONN campus with several open performances every semester (emailaddress horselincolnimprov@gmail.com) Horticulture Club The Horticulture Club is an academic and social club that meets on a weekly basis to take part in and plant horticulture based activities. Our largest event is our Fall Horticulture Show, a student run event with display gardens and a store. We have weekly meetings consisting of guest speakers, trips, and plant information. (emailaddress uconnhortclub@yahoo.com) Husky Bhangra Husky Bhangra is UConn's first Punjabi dance team. Bhangra is a form of South Asian dancing performed by people of Punjabi heritage and culture. Husky Bhangra's mission is to promote cultural awareness and activities on the UConn campus by performing in various shows. (emailaddress huskybhangra@gmail.com) Husky Records Husky Records is a student run record label which will give participating students the opportunity to fully understand the fundamental aspects of a record label and the music industry. Members will be able to learn about and participate in many different parts of the music industry such as building relationships with artists, networking, recording/producing, programming/event planning, web design, promotions/advertising, and leadership skills. (emailaddress UCONNHuskyRecords@gmail.com) Husky Sport Husky Sport’s goal is to both reinforce and teach the making of positive life choices among Hartford North End children through the following four areas: 1. Healthy nutrition 2. Relevant and transferrable life skills (e.g., respect, communication, leadership) 3. Exposure to varied sports and physical activities 4. Academic opportunity and excellence (emailaddress huskysport@uconn.edu) Husky Village Area Council The purpose of the Husky Village Area Council is to provide an effective means of cooperation, coordination, and communication among the officers, staff, and residents, promote the general welfare of the residents by assessing needs and providing activities, and to develop leadership opportunities for the officers and general membership. (emailaddress scott.connolly@uconn.edu) Huskython HuskyTHON is an 18-hour dance marathon with games, prizes, a silent auction, food, entertainment. Over the last 10 years we have raised well over $400,000.00, 100% of which has been donated directly to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, CT's Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Do it for the kids! (emailaddress huskython2011@gmail.com) Idealists United Idealists United is a human rights/social justice organization that promotes awareness, builds community, and educates locally and globally. We accomplish this by organizing events such as the Hunger Banquet, free Concerts (like Dead Prez and Immortal Technique!) and speakers such as Robert King and Bill Ayers. Idealists is known on campus for bringing together a diverse group of people to advocate for social change. (emailaddress idealists.united@gmail.com) Illustration Club, UConn A club devoted to the creation of illustrations and drawings. If you have a passion for art and developing images and ideas this club will inspire you to consistently think and allows individuals to explore new medias. (emailaddressvictor.preato@uconn.edu) Indian Students Association A student run organization aimed at spreading knowledge of the Indian culture through events, shows and functions. It is also meant to unite the Indian community on campus. (emailaddressISA_uconn@yahoo.com) Indonesian Student Association (PERMIAS) Indonesian Student Association (ISA) or Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia di Amerika Serikat (PERMIAS) is a non-profit student organization dedicated to represent the unique heritage of Indonesian culture within the wider UCONN community. PERMIAS strives to promote an understanding of Indonesian culture by hosting various social, intellectual, and cultural activities. Involvement and participation in PERMIAS activities are open to all UCONN students, especially those with an interest in Indonesian culture. (emailaddresspermias.uconn@gmail.com) Information Management Association (IMA) The IMA at the University of Connecticut is a student-run organization that provides resources for students majoring in Information Technology. Being part of the IMA is the first step to securing your ideal future. Major corporations will be invited to speak. (emailaddress InfoMgmt@huskymail.uconn.edu) Insense To nurture and support musical artists among the UConn student body through active promotion and the offer of production tools and connections to services. Most of our energy is devoted to the creation and free distribution of a compilation CD of UConn artists at the end of each semester and the creation of a website to centralize the UConn music scene. (emailaddress insensemusic@gmail.com) Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), UConn Chapter, provides undergraduate and graduate students with means to explore the field of transportation engineering through organized events and contact with professional engineers. Meetings take place in F. L. Castleman monthly. (emailaddress WESLEY.MARSHALL@UCONN.EDU) Interfaith, UConn UConn Interfaith's mission is to help foster better understanding between different religious groups. We aim to increase awareness of others' faith, promote tolerance and seek a common platform of understanding. All religious or philosophical persuasions are welcome to come and contribute to discussions. If we can come to a greater understanding of each other and our beliefs, we can help make our global society a more peaceful place. (emailaddress david.ritter@uconn.edu) International Business Society The International Business Society seeks to foster global perspectives and create greater international opportunities for students through the coordination of speakers, media and experiences. (emailaddress uconnibs@gmail.com) International Christian Fellowship at UConn ICF is an interdenominational Christian student organization that seeks to introduce international students to the person of Jesus Christ, establish and assist them in their faith, and encourage them in the development of educational, personal and vocational skills, through a mutually enriching friendship experience. We promote cultural diversity and encourage open discussion about our religious beliefs in an informal atmosphere. (emailaddress CHINEKWUOBIDOA@YAHOO.CO.UK) Intervarsity Christian Fellowship - UConn Intervarsity Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational fellowship with the purpose of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to the UConn Campus. We are committed to putting Christian faith into positive action. (emailaddress IVUConn@gmail.com) Invisible Children Campaign, The Raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle against child soldiers and the Lords Resistance Army in Uganda. Also to support the capture of Joseph Kony. We will be a chapter of: http://www.invisiblechildren.com/home.php (emailaddress invisiblechildrenuconn@gmail.com) Iota Phi Theta Greek Fraternities/Sororities (emailaddress JOSHUA.FREEMAN@UCONN.EDU) IQConn IQConn is UConn's formal National Academic Quizbowl Tournament club. Our purpose is to field a university college bowl team and to learn trivia through team practice and individual study. (emailaddress iqconn@gmail.com) Iranian Student Association The Iranian Student Association of UConn is a group of faculty, staff, students, and friends created to celebrate camaraderie and fellowship, through Persian heritage. (emailaddressMINA.FARAHANI@UCONN.EDU) Irish Studies Alliance The Irish Studies Alliance is an organization dedicated to furthering academic study of the history, literature, and culture of Ireland at the University of Connecticut at the graduate and professional level. (emailaddress tara.harney@uconn.edu) Italian Club We are a student organization made up of students of various backgrounds, interests and beliefs. Our mission is to represent the intrests of Italian students on campus as well as bring the culture of Italy to the UCONN campus. (emailaddress uconnitalianclub07@gmail.com) Chabad Jewish UConn Chabad at UConn was founded in order to build a Jewish Community by promoting Jewish pride, study and celebration for all Jews regardless of background or affiliation. Founded on strong personal relationships, Chabad educates and empowers students to live the Joy of Judaism. (emailaddressJewishUConn@yahoo.com) Japanese Animation Society, UConn Students dedicated to the viewing and appreciation of Japanese animation (emailaddress uconnjas@gmail.com) UConn Jujutsu Dr. Yiannakis started the UConn Judo Club in 1976 but the name was changed to UConn Judo and Jujutsu Club in 1995, and then finally to UConn Jujutsu Club in 1999. The official Japanese name for the club is BUDENKAN, the school of traditional martial arts. The club is the home of Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu, a holistic, comprehensive system of unarmed combat founded by Prof. Yiannakis in 1983. The system has a basis, in form and philosophy, in Koryu Bujutsu (classical martial arts) but as an evolved system it may be best described as a modern martial art with classical moorings. Unlike most classical, or classically based systems, however, the art stresses the development of effective combative skills by training students in live sparring situations in distance, close quarter and ground fighting contexts. Such forms of training develop sustained focused concentration, hand-leg-eye coordination, and create for students a high degree of realism that set routines and repetition training alone cannot provide. However, the purpose of such intensive training is not to make us violent. The goal is to empower us so that we can walk away with confidence, if that is deemed the appropriate response at the time! (emailaddress info@wsrjj.org) K-5 and College Bound The mission of this initiative entertains our duty, as adults, to promote the academic, social, cultural and personal development of future generations, particularly elementary age youngsters. Inner-city students are first paired with UConn undergraduate "pen pals”, followed by a field trip to UConn. Our mission is to help underrepresented students begin familiarizing themselves with the prospect of college life. (emailaddress ADALISS.RODRIGUEZ@UCONN.EDU) Kappa Kappa Psi Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Bandmember, is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its member and society. (emailaddress kkpsi@studentorgs.uconn.edu) Karate Club The organization of UCONN Karate Club is devoted to the teachings and encouragement of the art of Karate as practiced by the Japan Karate Association. (emailaddress uconnjka@charter.net) Kappa Alpha Theta We are the Gamma Zeta chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta. Our philanthropy is Court Appointed Special Advocates,or CASA, who receives all proceeds from a number of philanthropic events we put together each semester. The money aids children struggling through the court systems. We aim for social, intellectual and moral growth. (emailaddress KATHARINE.MURPHY@UCONN.EDU) Kappa Kappa Gamma An organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of an allegiance to positive ethical principles. (emailaddress KATHERINE.A.CUNNINGHAM@GMAIL.COM) Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Fraternity, Delta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Bandmember, is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its member and society. (emailaddress kkpsi@studentorgs.uconn.edu) Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. We provide community service and promote cultural diversity to our members and our community. We also educate individuals about Pan-Asian culture, while keeping our own identities, and aim for academic excellence. We are an Asian-interest, not Asian-exclusive, sorority. (emailaddress IRIS.LAM@UCONN.EDU) Kappa Sigma Kappa Sigma was founded on December 10, 1869. Since the American inception of Kappa Sigma, the fraternity has expanded to over 200 chapters nationwide, including our chapter which was founded in 1942 upon the ideals of enhancing fellowship, leadership, scholarship, and service. Of the many things we do at the University of Connecticut, our chapter is heavily involved in giving back to the community, seeking out organizations for philanthropy and getting involved on campus. (emailaddress bryan.kerwin@uconn.edu) Korean Student Association (KSA) The Korean Students Association shall serve as the driving force for educating and spreading the Korean culture at the University of Connecticut, achieving this by building a strong unity within the Korean community, holding many educating and awareness events of the Korean culture, create a comfort zone for the Korean community and the university. The Korean Students Association will also mentor the upcoming freshmen and fill the void of educating of many students who are interested in the Korean culture. (emailaddress uconnksa@uconn.edu) Krav Maga, UConn Krav Maga is an Israeli self-defense system designed to efficiently protect oneself in a dangerous situation. In addition to its self-defense applications, Krav Maga builds confidence, character, and general well-being. (emailaddress kyle.hajek@uconn.edu) Lambda Alpha National Honors Society for Anthropology To encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievements in the discipline among students, faculty, alumni and other persons engaged in the study of anthropology. (emailaddress laa_uconn@hotmail.com) Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., La Unidad Latina La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated primarily seeks to take a leadership role in meeting the needs of the Latino community through academic achievement, cultural awareness, community service and promotion of the Latino culture and people. Fulfilling Our Mission Since its inception in 1982, La Unidad Latina has remained on the vanguard of political and community empowerment by developing influential leaders that strive to exert knowledge and power into its peers. (emailaddress miguel.ramirez_jr@uconn.edu) Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Inc. For what organization are you submitting this form: Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Inc. Change Description: Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. is a brotherhood of professional men working to promote the development of the Latino community throughout colleges and neighborhoods across the nation. The Hermanos of Lambda Alpha Upsilon are committed to uniting the community by working with other groups to promote cultural awareness and understanding. The brotherhood serves as a support system to assist its members in realizing their personal and professional goals. (emailaddress alex.ortega@lambdas.com) Lambda Chi Alpha,The Zeta-Lambda Zeta chapter of Social fraternity, seriving to epitomize the ideals of service, leadership, and academic success. Includes service work aimed at improving the University and surrounding community and social activities with other student organizations. The North American Food Drive is run every year to raise money and food for the for the needy across the state of Connecticut. (emailaddress BRANDON.HELD@UCONN.EDU) Lambda Kappa Sigma, Alpha Beta Chapter Promotes the profession of pharmacy among women and the advance of women within the profession by developing its members as individuals and leaders while encouraging a high standard of professional ethics and scholarship. (emailaddress COREY.SCHEER@UCONN.EDU) Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Chapter In December of 1975, Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded at Kean University in New Jersey as the first Latina sorority in the nation. In 1992 Kappa Chapter was founded here in the University of Connecticut making the organization national. The LTA National Philanthropy is the F.U.T.U.R.O. Program: Focused Urban Teens United and Ready for Opportunity. This program is designed to reach out to young teens and enable through mentoring and educational workshops. (emailaddress ltakappa@yahoo.com) Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Chapter Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Incorporated Change Description: Lambda Theta Phi provides the Latino college student the opportunity to be part of a family with a mission. What is this mission? To cultivate a spirit of brotherhood, to value an education, to promote unity among all Latinos, to be proud of and cherish our heritage, to assert roles of leadership, to develop character, to practice chivalry, and to serve mankind. In short, to raise the social and cultural conscience of the Latin male college student. -Education/Educación -Leadership/Liderazgo -Brotherhood/Hermandad -Service/Servicio -Culture/Cultura -Latin Unity/”En la unión está la fuerza.” (emailaddress Davoy.fong@gmail.com) Laotian Student Association Our organization strives to preserve and promote the laotian culture amongst members of the UCONN community. (emailaddressucrystal.kora@uconn.edu) The Latino Student Association (LSA) focuses on scholastic, cultural, and social life on campus by representing the interests of the Latino Students attending the University of Connecticut. The main goal is to promote Latin American diversity through activities that enhance the community understanding of Latino cultures. (emailaddresslsa@uconn.edu) Law (and Business) Society, The UConn The UConn Law Society is a new student organization dedicated to encouraging interest and discussion in the law, justice, business, and society. It is open to all students regardless of their status as a pre-law major or not. The Law Society also intends to aid, network, and answer questions for those who may be interested in possibly attending law school after their time here at UConn. We hold meetings with speakers from the legal field, representatives from law schools, and much more. (emailaddress JENNIFER.KALITA@UCONN.EDU) Lebanese Club The Lebanese Club is an organization which seeks to facilitate cultural awarness among University of Connecticut students with a particular emphasis on educational initiatives pertaining to Lebanese culture, ideas, and perspectives. (email addressLebClubatUConn@gmail.com) Liberal Arts Community The Liberal Arts Community, or ULAC, exists as an outlet for students with interests in the humanities and their development as free thinkers. We meet weekly to discuss relevant issues of all sorts, and to plan our travels to nearby exhibits and events. Recent trips have included the Met in NYC as well as the MoMA. Further, each semester ULAC provides students with a film series and a festival including live music and literary readings. (emailaddresswilliam.denton@uconn.edu) Lighthouse Scripture Study The mission of this organization is to learn about Biblical Scripture and to strengthen the student Body of Christ to reach out to its friends, peers and community. (emailaddressLighthouse@uconn.edu) Linguistics Club at UConn Foster duscussion and research in all major subfields of linguistics. The organization shall co-sponsor with the Department of Linguistics, regularly scheduled colloquia. The Linguistics Club shall maintain a library of literature from the field of linguistics and publish working paper series. (emailaddress lingclub@yahoogroups.com) LOVE146 The purpose of LOVE146 is to raise awareness and resources to support LOVE146's mission of abolishing child sex trafficking and exploitation. LOVE146 chapters provide a voice for these victims of modern-day slavery. (emailaddress Kathy@jfci.org) Mansfield Area Council of UConn To foster firm leadership and citizenship; and provide a beneficial cultural, educational, and social atmosphere through programming and efforts of advocacy for the Mansfield Apartments Community. (emailaddress JOSEPH.QUATTROCHI@UCONN.EDU) Marching Band Council, UConn The University of Connecticut Marching Band is the largest, most visable student organization on campus and is dedicated to promoting the ideals of Talent, Unity, and Pride. As the Pride of Connecticut, our organization of nearly 300 students performs Pregame and Halftime shows and pepband support from the stands in-game. The UCMB welcomes those of all levels of musical and marching ability, in hopes that our musical family will grow ever larger and stronger. (emailaddress ucmb.president@gmail.com) Material Advantage, UConn To promote among its members a self-sought increasing knowledge of metallurgy, ceramics, materials science and engineering and all its branches and to instill a professional pride in their chosen life work. (emailaddress ucma.secretary@uconn.edu) Math Club, UConn Promoting interest in mathematics through talks addressed to students (emailaddress uconnmathclub@gmail.com) McMahon and West Area Council West and McMahon Area Council enables the students of the West/McMahon communities take part in offficial events that occur in the areas. Students can also work on change in their area by proposing ideas and workign with the council to meeting those goals. (emailaddress KATE.WAGNER@UCONN.EDU) Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS), UConn MAPS is a national organization which is geared to help minorities achieve their goal in gaining admission into medical school. Through MAPS you will: have extensive networking opportunities with medical students/admissions officials, be provided opportunites to shadow health professionals, go on tours of medical schools, participate in mock interviews, hear from guest speakers on medical topics, gain tips and suggestions on the medical school application/admission processes. (emailaddress NATASHA.RODRIGUEZ@UCONN.EDU) Mock Trial Society, UConn The UConn Mock Trial Society is a student-run organization that revolves around a criminal or civil case that requires students to act in the role of lawyers and witnesses. Each year, we visit locations around the country competing against other colleges and universities in invitationals and regionals. We are made of students from all backgrounds and take students with all levels of experience with mock trial. (emailaddress mocktrialuconn@gmail.com) Modern Animation Club, UConn (MAC) We gather and watch various animation and anime from around the world. (emailaddress BRIAN.FALKNER@UCONN.EDU) Model United Nations, UConn The University of Connecticut Model United Nations seeks to foster international awareness through the process of simulation at our three day Conference for high school students in the fall. Members of UCMUN aspire to guide students toward understanding the value of cooperation, diversity, and compromise. UConn students write papers and learn the process of debate in order to facilitate Model UN committees. Upon completion of the Conference, UCMUN members receive POLS Research credit. (emailaddress uconnmodelun@gmail.com) Month of Kindness Committee, UConn The Month of Kindness is a program that was developed in 2001 to bring kindness to the UConn community. The committee gets together and plans all year, each year to provide the campus with a calendar of events during the month of November. Our main goal is to unite the campus by allowing groups and organizations to put on events under the common theme of kindness, and the committee itself sponsors some main events as well. (emailaddress Monthofkindness@gmail.com) Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society The Mortar Board Honor Society is an honor society for graduating seniors that focuses on leadership and service. (emailaddress PERSIS.THOMAS@UCONN.EDU) Multicultural Business Society An organization for student in the School of Business or for those interested in a business-related career field. The Multicultural Business Society assists students in their academic pursuits, provide professional job contacts, plan and carry out programs, activities, and lectures which reflects trends in various aspects of business. The society aims to encourage and guide individuals in personal and professional development. (emailaddress MBSUCONN@gmail.com) Multicultural Greek Council at UConn To unite and serve the needs of culturally based Greek lettered organizations not represented under other umbrella councils at the University of Connecticut. The member organizations are: Kappa Phi Lambda, Lambda Alpha Upsilon, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Theta Phi, and Pi Delta Psi. (emailaddress ADAM.REYES@UCONN.EDU) Muslim Student Association MSA is a place for Muslims to meet in order to practice, as a team, the different aspects of Islam. MSA promotes awareness about issues that pertain to Muslims domestically and globally and tries hard to increase the UConn community's understanding of the Islamic faith and culture. (emailaddress uconnmsa@gmail.com) NAACP - National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People The mission of the NAACP Youth & College Division shall be to inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color’s contribution to civilization; and to develop an effective youth leadership. (emailaddress aaccadm1@uconn.edu) National National Student Speech, Language & Hearing Assoc. (NSSLHA) We are an academic organization for those students interested in Communication Disorders (I.e. Speech Language Pathology or Audiology). Our purpose is to provide public awareness, information, and community service with different aspects of speech therapy and audiology. (emailaddress UCONNnsslha@hotmail.com) National Organization for Women, The UConn Chapter (CT NOW) To reclaim the reality that "Sisterhood is Powerful" by uniting women and men on campus despite their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, political party or feminist orientation to work actively on and off campus for the common goal of ending sexism and oppression. (emailaddress UConnNOW@gmail.com) National Society of Black Engineers To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. (emailaddress ucnsbe@uconn-nsbe.org) National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), The An honors organization recognizing eligible first and second year students for outstanding academic achievement based on a minimum GPA of 3.4 and a rank in the top 20th percentile of their class. The three pillars of scholarship, leadership, and service are promoted. (emailaddress NSCS_President@yahoo.com) National Strength & Conditioning Assn. , UConn Chapter (NSCA) To unify students to further themselves in the strength and conditioning profession by engaging in service, educational, and leadership activities. (emailaddress ROBERT.SMITH@UCONN.EDU) Native American Cultural Society meant to serve the needs of UConn’s Native students, and to help raise the profile of our Native student body kelly. (email addresskerrigan@uconn.edu) NEAG Graduate Student Association To provide graduate students within the School of Ed an outlet for making contacts, gaining access to resources and forming new friendshipsin an integrated academic and social environment. To support and inform graduate students within the school through educational talks, community/charity, events, social events, and an annual day of research. Members will gain access to conferences, internships, networking and funding. (emailaddress LINDA.YAMAMOTO@UCONN.EDU) Nepalese Student Association The NSA's intentions are to inform and promote the unique Nepalese culture and customs to the UCONN community. (email address GERISHMA.KUNWAR@UCONN.EDU) North Area Council NORTH AREA COUNCIL CONSISTS OF RESIDENTS ON NORTH CAMPUS THAT WORK TO PLAN ACTIVITIES AND LOOKOUT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE NORTH CAMPUS RESIDENTS. (email address andrew.roberts@uconn.edu) Northwest Area Council (NWAC) Providing cooperative activities for the residents of Northwest. Unite the 6 buildings of Northwest as one community and promote involvment in campus activities. To clarify communication between the living unites, University administration, and other organizations on campus. (email address stacy.flowers@uconn.edu) Notes Over Storrs Notes Over Storrs is a co-ed a cappella group, which strives to bring a wider variety of a cappella music to the University of Connecticut. (email address jen.guha@gmail.com) Nursing Class of 2011 The Nursing Class of 2011 is responsible for fundraising and aiding the surrounding community as well as developing undergraduate students into resourceful registered nurses. (emailaddress SARA.FERGUSON@UCONN.EDU) Nutmeg Yearbook We publish a book for undergraduate students that represents the people and the events on campus from the past year. (emailaddress nutmeg_yearbook@gmail.com) Nutrition Sciences Club, UConn A club open to all majors aimed at providing nutrition education to the university and community, along with participation in community events with a nutrition-related emphasis. (emailaddress uconnutritionclub@gmail.com) ONE UConn One UConn is a chapter of the national One Campaign. We strive to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, extreme poverty and all of its surrounding issues. Educating our community and fellow peers is our priority. (emailaddress Kirsten.m.johnson@uconn.edu) Opera Express The purpose of UConn Opera Express is to foster growth of classical music on the UConn campus, through pubic performances and events. UConn Opera Express will work toward its goals by collaborating with like-minded groups on campus, as well as marketing ourselves through UConn’s resources. (emailaddress caitlinanneohara@gmail.com) Orthodox Christian Fellowship of UConn We are a branch of the national organization of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) designed to encourage and promote a community of Orthodox students and those interested in learning more about the faith by giving back to our surrounding community. Meetings are every Tuesday at 7 pm at the Greek Center (28 Dog Lane) with free Starbucks coffee. (emailaddress uconnocf@yahoo.com) Outing Club An organization that provides opportunities and equipment for outdoor activities, which include backpacking, hiking, camping, climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, kiting and much more. (emailaddress uconnoutingclub@gmail.com) Pagan Organization for Diverse Spirituality Open-minded organization focused on being inclusive and accepting of all spiritual paths. It is the hope of PODS to promote a tolerant atmosphere while raising awareness of spiritual paths, mainstream and otherwise. We as a group seek to learn from each others spiritual beliefs, so that the various spiritual paths (or lack thereof) practiced here on campus can be acknowledged, supported, and respected. (emailaddress uconn_pods@yahoo.com) Pakistani Community @ UConn (PCUC) a non-profit cultural organization at UConn geared towards all Pakistani students. (email addresspcuconn@yahoo.com) Performance Groups, UCONN (UCPG) UCPG is a consortium of UConn clubs involved in the performing arts. It's goal is to create a support system and line of communication between the performing arts clubs. (email address uconnperformancegroups@gmail.cm) PGSA (Philosophy Graduate Student Association) The purpose of our organization is two-fold. First, PGSA organizes activities for graduate students in the philosophy department and other graduate students. In particular, a series of graduate student talks (grue-bags) will be conducted several times throughout the year. Second, PGSA serves as a forum for addressing concerns specific to philosophy graduate students. (emailaddress DAVID.CAPPS@UCONN.EDU) Pharmaceutical Association, Student National The Student National Pharmaceutical Association is geared toward serving the underserved communities and educating health care workers on how to serve the growing minority peopulation. The organization also focuses on the recruitment and retention of minority pharmacists as well as increasing minority representation in all health care professions. (emailaddress RACHELLE.THERMORA@UCONN.EDU) Pharmacy Student Government Central organizing body of the School of Pharmacy created to enhance community, foster pride, and be a speaking voice for the UConn pharmacy student body. (emailaddress CARLIE.HERSHGORDON@UCONN.EDU) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Today we continue to uphold these ideals. (emailaddress zetalambda1974@gmail.com) Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity Phi Delta Chi is a co-ed professional pharmacy fraternity. The Alpha Lambda chapter participates in a variety of community service projects, professional projects, as well as enjoys many social activities each semester. We provide a support system to help each other throughout pharmacy school. The objective of the fraternity is advance the science of pharmacy and allied interests and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among its members. Our motto is "Each needs the help of the other!". (emailaddress phideltachiCT@gmail.com) Phi Lambda Sigma Society The purpose of this organization is to recognize leaders within the profession of pharmacy. Members are recognized by their peers and are selected for membership by current members and advisors. (emailaddress JUSTINE.DICKSON@UCONN.EDU) Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Phi Sigma Pi is a Co-Educational National Honor Fraternity which focuses on Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship through service, scholarship, and social events. Our national philanthropy is Teach for America. In order to join you must attend the the Storrs campus as an undergraduate, have at least a 3.0 GPA and 12 UCONN credits! We have tons of fun so come check us out! (emailaddress Phisigmapi@huskymail.uconn.edu) Phi Sigma Rho Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority for women in the School of Engineering. (emailaddress UCONNPHIRHO@GMAIL.COM) Physics Club Physics club is an organization for both physics students and enthusiast. Physics Club holds meetings approximately once every other week. Meetings typically consist of either a guest lecturer (with refreshments provided) or preparation for the physics GRE subject exam. Last year Physics Club attended the Society of Physics Students Quadrennial Congress held at FermiLab. Members of Physics Club also are encouraged to help put on liquid nitrogen demonstrations if they attend training meeting. (emailaddress physicsclub@phys.uconn.edu) Pi Beta Phi We are a social sorority that encourages high scholarship and high moral standing. (emailaddress CTAlpha@pibetaphi.org) Pi Delta Psi, Inc First Asian Interest Fraternity in the State of Connecticut. Currently the fastest growing Asian fraternity in the East Coast. Our Pillars are Academic Achievement, Cultural Awareness, Righteousness, and Friendship and Loyalty. (emailaddress tandrizzle@gmail.com) Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Alpha is an international Greek-Letter social fraternity. Our primary mission is to recruit and develop men who are Scholars, Leaders, Athletes and above all, Gentlemen. (emailaddress BRYAN.PANDAJIS@UCONN.EDU) Pinnacle, UConn Founded in 1989, Pinnacle has over 140 chapters in the United States. Our mission is to recognize our non-traditional student members for their academic achievement, and for demonstrating leadership, persistence, and future promise while maintaining the highest ethical standards. By invitation we encourage our members to maintain academic excellence throughout their college career. Eligibility for membership is based on a GPA of 3.5 or better during the Senior term. (emailaddress tammy.gifford@uconn.edu) PIRG, UConn A student advocacy group on issues in the public interest: environmental protection, poverty relief, and consumer rights. We advocate through public awareness, education, service, and the creation/promotion of legislation. (emailaddress kevin@connpirgstudents.org) Pi Sigma Epsilon, Inc., National Professional Fraternity in Marketing, Sales Management, and Selling Pi Sigma Epsilon's mission is to develop the sales and marketing skills of its members through lifelong opportunities. (emailaddress pse@pse.org) Pi Tau Sigma An International Mechanical Engineering Honors Society striving to create better engineers through commitment to academic excellence and dedication to service. (emailaddress uconnpts@gmail.com) Pivotal Motion A group displaying the talent of dancers through Hip Hop, Jazz, and Modern. At the end of the academic year the group will put on a dance expo displaying what they have created over the year, as well as invite other dance groups on campus to perform. (emailaddress pivotal.motion@gmail.com) Polish Cultural Society Our objective for this club is to provide a social environment for anyone interested in the Polish culture. This is an organization where people with a similar fascinations can get together and share a common ground. (email addresspolishculturalsociety@yahoo.com) Political Science Graduate Student Association at the University of Connecticut Organization for all political science graduate students (emailaddress DANIEL.STOCKEMER@UCONN.EDU) Portuguese Cultural Association Bring awareness and togetherness of Portuguese and Non-Portuguese students. (email addressMACHADO.JOSE@GMAIL.COM) Poultry Science Club The UConn Poultry Science Club is open to all members of the University Community with an interest in poultry. This includes an interest in show and fancy birds, egg production birds, meat production birds and game birds and waterfowl. The club is very active throughout the year. (emailaddress isa.ehr@uconn.edu) University of Connecticut's Pre-Dental Society This organization is dedicated to helping students reach their goals in the field of dentistry. We will regulary hold meetings regarding upcoming events, dental-related speakers, trips to dental colleges, and informative seminars. On the left are several links to browse. The links contain helpful information regarding current officers, links to dental schools, information about how to join, and other useful information. (emailaddress uconnpredentalsociety@gmail.com) Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental This office helps all University of Conecticut students wishing to gain admission to post-graduate schools of medicine, dentistry, opthamology, optometry and other health-related disciplines. (emailaddress uconnpremedicalsociety@gmail.com) Pro-Life, UConn Club dedicated to sharing the truth about the life of a pre-born child and addressing the concerns of women, children, and families through discussion, speakers, community outreach, and service activities. (emailaddress uconnprolifeclub@gmail.com) Psi Chi Psi Chi is the Psychology National Honor Society. Our group meets bi-weekly and has several fun events throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to meet other Psychology students. (emailaddress uconnpsichichapter@yahoo.com) Real Estate Society, UConn The mission of the UConn Real Estate Society is to assist students interested in the field of real estate. Students will not only be able to meet other students who share similar interests, but professionals who are also in the field of real estate. (emailaddress restudent@business.uconn.edu) Reckless Gents, The Reckless Gents is an audition-based longform improv and sketch comedy group. The club's goal is to put together performances at UConn, while cultivating the "ensemble" and each individual's skill set with a professional yet playful manner. (emailaddress reckless.gents@gmail.com) Reformed University Fellowship An on-campus Christian fellowship of UConn students who seek to bring glory to God by living grace-filled lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, thereby enriching the UConn community at-large through word and deed. (emailaddress jpensak@ruf.org) reGeneration This is an interdenominational, student, Christian organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students to grow in their relationship with God. Resources for students are provided, weekly Bible studies, and conferences and retreats every semester. (emailaddress reGeneration.UConn@gmail.com) Reproductive Rights Committee Do you believe that all women should have the freedom to make choices concerning their health and family planning? Then join the Reproductive Rights Committee! We fight for affordable birth control, comprehensive sex education, reproductive health services, maternal health, and to support ALL of a woman's options throughout her reproductive lifetime. (emailaddress wcreproductiverights@gmail.com) Residence Hall Association Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student government organization which serves as a liaison between residential students of the university and the Departments of Residential Life and Dining Services. RHA serves residents by assessing needs, providing campus-wide activities, advocating for requests, and offering leadership opportunities for students in the residential communities. In addition, RHA provides aid and support to Area Councils. (emailaddress UConnRHA@gmail.com) Resource Economics Club The Resource Economics Club provides students with speakers, as well as allowing for training and exposure in the field of Resource Economics. The club introduces students to alumni speakers and educational workshops. (emailaddress AMANDA.AMPIE@UCONN.EDU) Rho Chi National Pharmacy Honor Society, Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Pharmacy's national academic honor society encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement. (emailaddress KELLY.SULLIVAN@UCONN.EDU) Rolling Tones Previously known as Shir Modulation, the Rolling Tones are the seventh acappella group on campus, as well as the newest. Originally starting out as with Hebrew/Ethnic music four years ago, we have since broken into more mainstream music, and are always enthusiastic and ready to perform. (emailaddress uconnrollingtones@gmail.com) Rubyfruit All-female a cappella group which performs both on and off the UCONN campus (emailaddress rubyfruit8@hotmail.com) Salon of UConn: Philosphy Club Salon of UConn is an organization in which anyone who is interested in Philosophy can come and participate in discussions about philosophical issues of all kinds. (emailaddress uconnphilosophyclub@gmail.com) School of Nursing Class of 2010 To create a venue at UConn for the students to support the health of the surrounding community and fundraise to support class events and charitable needs identified. (emailaddress SAMANTHA.CATARINO@UCONN.EDU) http://www.studentactivities.uconn.edu/vdStuOrg/index.cfm?fuseaction=vieworg&orgid=10337&catid=23&backto=viewbycat The Scouting Service Organization is designed to demonstrate the fundamental ideals of Scouting through support to our University and surrounding community and to foster leadership skills in members through cooperative service projects while promoting a love for the outdoors. (emailaddress uconnsso@gmail.com) Short Movie Production Club Short Movie Production Club is a place where those who love making short movies of any genre can work together to make the images in their minds into finished movie projects. Members of the club will work on conceptualizing, writing, directing, acting in, recording, and editing the movies that the club produces. In order to encourage members to do their best work, the club will have the goal of entering projects made by its members into local and state-wide film festivals. (emailaddress sam.j.tracy@gmail.com) Sigma Alpha, Eta Chapter of Sigma Alpha ia a national, professional, and social sorority for women in agriculture that promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. The purpose of Sigma Alpha is to promote women in all facets of agriculture and to build friendships among them. We participate in many activities during the year including Cornucopia, conferences, our horse show, and our semi-formal. (emailaddress CHRISTINA.DEANGELO@UCONN.EDU) Sigma Alpha Epsilon The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, and service for our members based upon the ideals set forth by our Founders and as specifically enunciated in the True Gentleman. (emailaddress DAVID.CERUTTI@UCONN.EDU) Sigma Alpha Lambda Sigma Alpha Lambda is a National Leadership and Honors Organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Service is the foundation of our leadership development model as well as the leadership of the organization itself. Through service, individuals look outside themselves and lives are changed. (emailaddress uconn@salhonors.org) Sigma Alpha Pi - The Society of Success and Leadership To help individuals create the lives they desire by helping them discover what they truly want to do, and giving them support, motivation, and tools to achieve their goals. (emailaddress uconnsappresident@gmail.com) Sigma Chi Sigma Chi is a fraternal organization that promotes unity amongst its members and throughout the University of Connecticut's Greek and non-affiliated community. The Gamma Omega Chapter also holds a yearly philanthropy with all proceeds going to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. (emailaddress MICHAEL.GOTKIN@UCONN.EDU) Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service,leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of this organization's programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. addresses concerns that impact society, educationally, civically and economically. (emailaddress renee.amoako@uconn.edu) Sikh Student Association of UConn The mission is to unify the Sikh students at UConn. We join to promote the spirit, awareness and history of Sikhism around the campus as well as the community. (emailaddress HARLEEN.CHHABRA@UCONN.EDU) Silver Wings Silver Wings (SW) is a national, co-ed, professional organization designed to create proactive, knowledgeable, and effective civic leaders. SW’s UConn Chapter is dedicated to supporting our university, local community, and country through community service and education. (emailaddress ucsilverwings@gmail.com) The SmileTrain @ UConn Unlike many charities that do many different things, The Smile Train is focused on solving a single problem: cleft lip and palate. Clefts are a major problem in developing countries where there are millions of children who are suffering with unrepaired clefts. Most cannot eat or speak properly. Aren’t allowed to attend school or hold a job. And face very difficult lives filled with shame and isolation, pain and heartache. The good news is every single child with a cleft can be helped with surgery that costs as little as $250 and takes as little as 45 minutes. This is our mission: -To provide free cleft surgery for millions of poor children in developing countries. -To provide free cleft-related training for doctors and medical professionals. Until there are no more children who need help and we have completely eradicated the problem of clefts. (emailaddress UConn.SmileTrain@gmail.com) Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS at UConn) SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists—from college students to professionals—to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership. SACNAS is an inclusive organization, with a membership that represents the range of science, mathematics, technology, and engineering fields and careers. SACNAS serves, supports, and is made up of researchers, students, educators, and administrators at all levels of education and career stage from diverse ethnic, racial, gender, cultural, and sexual orientation backgrounds. (emailaddress sacnas.uconn@gmail.com) Society for Post Apocalyptic Preparation The UConn Society for Post Apocalyptic Preparation seeks to promote discussion of contemporary theories of post apocalyptic scenarios and how best to prepare for them. We draw comparisons of real life disaster relief to literature on possible scenarios in an attempt to best educate and prepare ourselves for the future. (emailaddress UConnSPAP@gmail.com) the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) SHPE is the leading social-technical organization whose primary function is to enhance and achieve the potential of Hispanics in engineering, math and science. (emailaddress uconnshpe.president@gmail.com.edu) Society of Photonic Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the discipline of Optical Science and Engineering through the organized effort of this group in study, research, and discussion; and to further the professional development of its members. (emailaddress uconnspie@gmail.com) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) To support the professional interests of female engineering students as they pursue a degree here at UConn. (emailaddress uconnswe@gmail.com) Special Events Club, UConn The purpose of the UConn Special Events Club is to educate students about the special events industry, provide information regarding internships and careers in the special events industry, support the university departments' needs regarding staffing/volunteering for events. The Special Events Club also supports the local community regarding planning and staffing/volunteering for events and may host events througout the year to educate and promote the special events industry. (emailaddress LAURA.OSBORNE@UCONN.EDU) Sports Illustrated On Campus (SIOC) Sports Illustrated On Campus (SIOC)is a student run organization that deals directly with the SI headquarters in NYC. The whole point of this program is to compete against all the other colleges and universities across the country who have a similiar group on their campus. Our rep from NY sends us weekly or monthly assignments that we complete as a group. The projects tend to be some type of promotion for either SI itself, one of their websites, or a sponsor. (emailaddress Christine_Salomone@timeinc.com) Steel Bridge Club, UConn One of two clubs associated with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Steel Bridge Club designs, builds, and competes in the national Student Steel Bridge competition. In 2005-06, the UConn team placed first in the New England Competition and competed in Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah. This group is open to all undergraduate engineers (not just Civils). Fabrication and meetings take place in Castleman. (emailaddress JOEL.SZARKOWICZ@UCONN.EDU) Student Activist Art Collective The purpose of our organization is to promote an end to apathy, by providing an outlet for social causes through art. It is our mission to encourage the members of the student community to take a stand for something, then take their voice one step further and take action. (emailaddress kaitlin.archambault@uconn.edu) UConn Student Affairs Association UCSAA The UConn Student Affairs Association is the HESA student organization. They are working on planning events that will add to the experience of HESA students. This past year, UCSAA participated in the Masters Case Study Competition held at the NASPA National Convention, Midnight Breakfast, HESA Interview Days, Wine and Cheese Graduation Reception, and Brown Bag Lunches. (emailaddress AREICHEN@GMAIL.COM) Student Alumni Association The Student Alumni Association is a group of student leaders living by the SAA motto "Students today, huskies forever." We work closely with and directly under the UConn Alumni Association to help facilitate the transition from student to alumni while building a lifelong bond to the University. We are also the group that hosts many events for students and alumni but more importanly we host the annual OOzeball Tournament. (emailaddress uconnsaa@gmail.com) Student American Physical Therapy Assn. (SAPTA) SAPTA is the UConn division of the American Physical Therapy Association. The objectives of the organization include promoting membership of the APTA, professionalism in practice, enhancing interest in the profession, and promoting high quality standards in all aspects of physical therapy. (emailaddress morgan.hills@uconn) Student Entrepreneurial Organization (SEO) To bring together qualified students, faculty, and other participating parties, with the goal to create a high level of value to topics relating to entrepreneurship, for all of the participating individuals. (emailaddress uconnseo@gmail.com) Students for Christ, UConn An interdenominational Christian group that seeks to introduce students to the person of Jesus Christ, help the students grow in their faith, and equip students to be able to communicate the Christian faith to others. (emailaddress levi.devalve@uconn.edu) Students for Liberty,UConn UConn Students for Liberty advocates a free and just society that stresses voluntary organization, peaceful activity, and other non-coerced expressions of a healthy and prosperous culture. As the modern State rejects this vision, we seek to cultivate an on-campus environment of discussion, education, and activism with regard to minimizing or altogether removing, its influence in society. (emailaddress president@uconnlibery.org) Students for Sensible Drug Policy, UConn (SSDP) Students for a Sensible Drug Policy seeks to provide education to the harms associated with the "War on Drugs", working to involve students in the political process and promoting an open, honest rational discussion of alternative solutions to our nation's drug policies. (emailaddress ssdp@ssdp.org) Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) A student organization that provides a liaison between students and the Student Health Services. In addition, group trainings are held each semester including Red Watch Band, QPR, and advocacy. (emailaddress TIMOTHY.SNOW@UCONN.EDU) Student Nurse's Association, Uconn We strive to help the nursing student keep up with the ever changing health field as well as volunteer our time to keep up such events as fundraising for health organizations and providing out time at clinics. We attend the National Student Nurses Association's Annual convention every year and in 2006 successfully had one of our resolutions passed by the resolutions committee. (emailaddress uconnsna@yahoo.com) Swimming Learning Groups The goal of our organization is to enhance individual and team academic motivation and achievement through the sharing of both learning and personal skills. Team unity will increase through relating to one another with a genuine appreciation for academic and athletic life at the University. (emailaddress MOLLY.MCGROARTY@UCONN.EDU) Student Union Board of Governors (SUBOG) The Student Union Board of Governors will strive to enhance the educational, social, cultural, and recreational environment at the University of Connecticut. SUBOG will encourage and promote the educational, cultural, social, and recreational interest of UConn. (emailaddress SUBOG@huskymail.uconn.edu) TaeKwonDo Team, Uconn The UConn TaeKwonDo Team is a martial arts club designed to teach Korean self-defense to its members, as well as the competition sport of TaeKwonDo. (email address tkd@uconntkd.com) Tai Chi Club, UConn Exercise/Fitness (email address CHENG.CHENG@UCONN.EDU) Taiko, UConn A performance group that features 'Taiko', a Japanese traditional drum. Members will rehearse and perform together for the UConn community. (email address uconn_taiko@yahoo.com) Taiwanese Student Association, UConn To provide a social environment for Taiwanese students and students interested in the Taiwanese culture. This organization will help students adapt to the campus life and culture in a new country. (email addressKPLIU21@GMAIL.COM) Tap Club, UConn To create a group for people who love to tap dance, but don't have a fitting place to do it. This will allow people to exercise their interests in a less demanding atmosphere. It will foster new connections between people over similar interests who enjoy dancing and performing. (email addressuconntapclub@yahoo.com) Tarang The organization aims at propagating the culture, tradition and arts of the South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives (email addressWAYHOWLU@GMAIL.COM) Tau Beta Sigma Tau Beta Sigma is a co-ed honorary service sorority based on serving music programs at the university level as well as in local communities while recognizing outstanding members of the university bands. (email addresstbsgammakappa@yahoo.com) Tau Sigma National Honor Society, UConn Chapter Tau Sigma is an academic honor society designed specifically to "recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students." We Tau Sigma National Honor Society - UConn Chapter is able to recognize the academic achievement of the most outstanding transfers at the University of Connecticut and, in the process, help UConn better serve the transfer population that exists on main campus as well as the regional branches. (emailaddress christopher.nuelle@uconn.edu) Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Service Sorority at Uconn, Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma is a co-ed honorary service sorority based on serving music programs at the university level as well as in local communities while recognizing outstanding members of the university bands. (emailaddress tbsgammakappa@yahoo.com) Tau Kappa Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon is a social fraternity with the purpose of aiding men who wish to develop themselves mentally, morally, and socially, ultimately helping them to achieve their individual best not only in all aspects of collegiate life, but once they get out into the real world. (emailaddress RYAN.TABTABAI@UCONN.EDU) Teacher Education Student Association (TESA) To create cohesion and integration across cohorts within the IB/M Program; to improve the UConn community through community service; to promote social and professional development for students in NEAG in order to enhance their transition towards a career (emailaddress uconntesa@gmail.com) Thai Student Association (email addressRYONG.T@GMAIL.COM) Tom's Leadership Council We are a group of Catholic students working together as leaders of Christian fellowship. TLC meets every week to plan social, spiritual, and community service opportunities. We try to live out the Catholic message of faith through action in all that we do. We run through St. Thomas Aquinas. (email addressuconntlc@yahoo.com) TOMS UConn Campus Club With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. As a TOMS Shoes Campus Club Member, your involvement is crucial to sharing the TOMS Shoes story across the nation. TOMS Shoes currently gives shoes to children in need in Argentina, South Africa, Ethiopia and the United States. As of April 1, 2009,* TOMS has given over 140,000 shoes to children in need around the world. As a TOMS Shoes Campus Club Member, you are a key part of a new movement of conscious consumerism. What we choose to buy speaks volumes about us, and you are the next step in moving towards a new, more compassionate level of consumerism. Because of your enthusiasm and commitment, thousands of people across the country will be made aware of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life! (email addressTOMSUCONN@gmail.com) Trampoline Club Trampoline Club provides the opportunity to get in shape while having a great time! This club is perfect for those interested in learning new skills whether it be for fun, snowboarding, skiing, diving, gymnastics, and more. We meet twice a week for 3 hour lessons at The Trampoline Place where our coach Bill teaches us new techniques in an organized and safe manner. (email address CAMERON.KEITH@UCONN.EDU) Turf Club, UConn The Turf Club's goal is to increase the students knowledge about the turf industry. We go on field trips, have guest talks from people in the industry, and work on the schools putting green and other off campus turf related sites. (email addressrobert.deasy_jr@uconn.edu) Turkish Student Association Our goal is to promote the rich Turkish culture and heritage to the community of University of Connecticut.(email addressOLGAC@ENGR.UCONN.EDU) The Vietnamese Students Association Our association exists to promote a better understanding of the Vietnamese culture. We invite anyone with interest in the Vietnamese culture to join, attend and participate in our events. (email addressvietnamese@huskymail.uconn.edu) V-Day Campaign, UConn V-Day Uconn is a local chapter of a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. It is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery. (email addressvdayuconn@gmail.com) UCC UConn UCC UConn is a student-led group based at the Storrs Congregational Church. We provide a venue for all to unite together for fellowship, worship, service, and faith exploration in a welcoming, open, and affirming environment.We also participate annually on an Alternative Spring Break trip to help with Hurricane Relief and smaller projects in the local community. (email addressuccuconn@yahoo.com) UC Garba/Raas University of Connecticut Garba Raas is a team dedicated to the exposure and preservation of the Indian culture through the vibrant dance form of Raas, which originated in the state of Gujarat. We work to promote diversity and spread awareness of our traditions by performing at various on and off campus events. (email addressKHUSHBU.P.PATEL@UCONN.EDU) UConn Student Chapter of Optical Society of America The UConn Student Chapter of Optical Society of America shall enhance and promote optical sciences at the University of Connecticut. It shall host all students interested in the field of optics and photonics and to enhance the quality of optics student life through the promotion of student community, student education and industrial contact. The chapter shall undertake activities to improve the educational experience for its members by providing invited speaker series, supporting journal clubs, mentor services by post-graduates for junior members as well as job search and resume workshops. The chapter shall also highlight its successful members and will pursue mechanisms to establish annual 'Distinguished Member' awards endorsed by the dean. The collective goal is to promote optics within the university and to bring more visibility to the optical sciences in UConn. Finally, the chapter shall participate in community outreach in the form of Youth science education, community education (i.e. university tours or lectures) and shall promote the optics programs at University of Connecticut to the optics community at large. (email addressUConnOSA@gmail.com) UCTV (UConn Student Television) UCTV, channel 14 on University of Connecticut Huskyvision cable system, is a student-run, and student-funded organization which provides all students the training and facilities to produce and air television programming. UCTV is open to all students, and (email address uctv@sp.uconn.edu) Undergraduate Business Leadership Council, UCONN The UCONN Undergraduate Business Leadership Council serves as a liaison between the School of Business student body and the School's administration. The Council is composed of elected student leaders from business clubs on campus as well as two general body members. Meetings are open to anyone to voice their opinions and concerns to the council which are brought to the attention of the administration. (email addressuconnblc@gmail.com) Undergraduate Student Government (USG) USG shall be the primary recognized voice of the students to all audiences and shall actively partake in the University-wide decision-making process through representation and advocacy. (email address lauren.kascak@uconn.edu) Unite for Sight UUnite for Sight is a global community health project in which volunteers all around the world help to provide eye care (exams, surgeries, treatments) to those who cannot afford it. The Unite for Sight chapter at UConn fundraises at least twice a month to raise money for the worldwide volunteers (physicians, nurses, students) and it will also promote eye health awareness in the community by holding at least two community events per month. (email address info@usg.uconn.edu) Upsilon Chi Sigma, Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, Inc. Upsilon Chi Sigma is an honor society for counseling graduate students. (email addressRobert.Tremonte@gmail.com) Upsilon Pi Epsilon Beta Chapter of Connecticut To promote high scholarship and original investigation in the field of computer science. (email addresstherese.smith@uconn.edu) The Vietnamese Students Association Our association exists to promote a better understanding of the Vietnamese culture. We invite anyone with interest in the Vietnamese culture to join, attend and participate in our events. (email addressvietnamese@huskymail.uconn.edu) Video Game Organization, UConn A group created to discuss video game related issues and play games together on a weekly basis. Our goals are to dispel rumors related to video games, educate those who wish to become better at certain types, and provide a fun environment where gamers can come together and socialize. (email addressuconnvgo@gmail.com) Violence Against Women Prevention Organization (VAWPO) A peer education group dedicated to promoting awareness of issues such as sexual assault, sexual harrassment, pornography, images of women in the media, and sex role socialization. The organization also addresses relationship violence and healthy sexual attitudes. (email addressMARYBETH.FAFALL@UCONN.EDU) Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir Club, UConn The purpose of our organization is to fellowship with each other and praise our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through song and minister to non-believers and fellow Christians at the University and wherever God leads us. (email addressvof_03@hotmail.com) West Indian Student Awareness Organization The purpose of this organization is to promote and nurture unity among West Indian students by providing relevant information about the West Indian culture.(email addresswisaoct@gmail.com) WHUS Radio UConn radio station 91.7 FM (email addressoperationsmanager@whus.org) Wildlife Society UConn Chapter, The The wildlife society has guest speakers of different professional fields come and speak to the club about their jobs/research and how they got there. We have monthly trips to various places and hold a few fundraisers. (email addressuconnwildlife@yahoo.com) Winter Guard, UConn An exciting amalgamation of flag, rifle, sabre, and dance performance that competes and exhibitions annually with several circuits, including WGI, MAC and NESBA. (email addressuconn.winterguard@gmail.com) Wishmakers on Campus Wishmakers on campus partners with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, Inc. to help improve the quality of life for children with life threatening illnesses and increase their morale and will to fight by making their one true wish come true. Wishmakers on campus will organize their own fun and creative fundraisers as well as help other organizations plan their fundraisers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut, Inc. Wishmakers on campus will also plan advocacy events to help the Un (email address WishmakersOnCampus@gmail.com) Women in Math, Science, and Engineering (WiMSE/WISE) The organization is committed to developing the success of students in the fields of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. The organization’s missions include providing increased exposure to these fields, encouraging active participation beyond the classroom, promoting a supportive environment, teaching women and men the necessary skills to be successful, and developing a long-lasting friendship. (email addresswimse.wise@yahoo.com) Youth for Socialist Action, UConn YSA is a national network of young socialists. By socialism we mean a world where human needs come before profits - a truly democratic world that is free of exploitation, racism, sexism and homophobia. We are confident in the power of our ideas, and our ability to change the world! We are committed to the emancipation of working and oppressed people everywhere. We are active in the student, labor, anti-war, student, feminist, anti-racist, immigrant rights, queer and other social movements that challenge the injustices of capitalism, and organize people to stand up and fight in their own interests. (email addressuconnsya@gmail.com) Youth in Politics, UCONN for The UConn College Independents are not affiliated with any political party or political ideology. We participate in campaigns, work to educate the campus on issues, serve as a non-partisan forum for debate, lobby representatives and offer numerous opportunities to engage students in the political atmosphere at UConn. (email address uconnindependents@gmail.com) Yoga Club, UConn A yoga class designed for students of all experience levels. (email address JOHN.BRADSHAW@UCONN.EDU) Zeta Beta Tau We are a strong, motivated, and energetic group of men who share common goals and interests. Honesty, integrity, friendship, brotherhood, intellectual awareness and social responsibility are a few of the qualities that we pride ourselves in having and look for in others. We span many different fields of study and have a member in almost every school at UConn. We are now 63 brothers strong and are looking to build upon an already stellar reputation. (email address JEREMY.D'AMICO@UCONN.EDU ) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Fraternities/Sororities Organization_Description: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded January 16, 1920 and began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C. These five women dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded on the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations - to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day. It was the ideal of the Founders that the Sorority would reach college women in all parts of the country who were sorority minded and desired to follow the founding principles of the organization. Founder Viola Tyler was often quoted to say "[In the ideal collegiate situation] there is a Zeta in a girl regardless of race, creed, or color, who has high standards and principles, a good scholarly average and an active interest in all things that she undertakes to accomplish." (email addressphi_delta_zeta@yahoo.com) Zeta Psi A fraternal organization dedicated to academic success, social interaction, and community service. (email address ZJFERG@GMAIL.COM ) There is an internal organization called The Office of Diversity and Equity at UCONN which conducts internal investigations of matters involving harassment, discrimination and abuse on campus, but I cannot reccomend them. It was my experience with them that they were there merely to function as a buffer against bad press and lawsuits for the school. They dismissed my matter and attempted to sweep it under the rug and I have been told by lawyers familiar with the school that this is typical at UCONN. It is amazing that a school with so many minority contributions in so many areas like the mens and women's basketball teams, the football team, departments like mathematics and the sciences and so many other areas that when a minority or woman on campus experiences problems they are treated like second class citizens. It is truly shameful of UCONN and deserves to be investigated further. |
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