The following is a list of student organizations active as
of August 2007. For contact information regarding any of these
organizations, please visit the Campus & Community Involvement office.
Sponsored organizations are directly related to the
purposes and functions of Trinity University and are classified within that
category as departmental, honor or professional. In relationship with an
academic or administrative department, sponsored student organizations help
fulfill the purposes and functions of the related department. Such sponsored
student organizations are supervised by faculty or staff of the related
department and are subject to the policies of the related departments.
Sponsored student organizations are required to have a faculty or staff
adviser
Departmental
American Chemical Society
- exposes students to
different career options in chemistry, gives to the community through
science, fosters student-faculty interaction.
Chinese Culture Club - seeks to educate the
community about Chinese history though festivals and other events of
cultural importance.
Habitat - provides an opportunity to students to
give time, capital, and education to the San Antonio community while
bringing students together.
Korean Student Association – shares the Korean
culture with the student body, including participating in Lunar New Year and
Autumn Moon Festival with other cultural groups, and Capture Korea at the
end of the year.
Language & Culture Club - promotes scholarship,
high standards of academic performance, discussion sessions, outreach
activities, and educational stimulation in the field of language, culture,
and intercultural communication.
Mu Phi Epsilon - provides an outlet to music
major/minors for musical talents through community service, performance and
campus-wide activities.
Sexual Assault Student Coalition - provides
education and promotes awareness around campus in an effort to increase
prevention of sexual assault.
Society of Physics Students - encourages and
assists students in their development essential to the advancement of
physics along with their advanced studies and research.
Sociology Club, The - encourages relationships
among sociology minors and organizes discussions of topics related to
sociology.
Students for the Advancement of Gender Equality - aims to serve as a voice for gender equity educating the community about
women’s issues and communicating the enduring necessity of feminist
activism.
Students in Free Enterprise at Trinity University - mobilizes students to create economic opportunity for others while
discovering their own potential.
Thaumosioi, The - encourages the study and
enjoyment of the Ancient Mediterranean world through play readings, lectures
and other events.
Trinity Traditions Council – Central
organization for annual campus activities that have become cornerstones of
the Trinity experience.
TU Chapter of the Association for Computing
Machinery – provides an extra source of information and social forum for
students interested in computers.
Trinity University Economics Society - provides
academic and social support to students interested in economics.
Trinity University Math Society - brings
awareness of mathematics to the common students, encourages service, and
provides mathematically minded “mathematical fellowship.”
Trinity University Players (TUPS) - welcomes
anyone interested in theatre, drama and fun!
Trinity University Psychology Club - promotes
awareness of post-graduate opportunities in psychology, provides a social
network for psychology majors and minors, and provides community.
Trinity University Women’s Lacrosse Team -
provides an opportunity to any women interested in playing lacrosse.
Urban Studies Society - exposes students to
urban issues and educates them about how decisions on these issues may
affect their lives.
Venga – establishes an environment for cultural
enrichment where speaking Spanish is encouraged.
Honor
Alpha Lambda Delta - recognizes students who
have maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA and are in the top 20% of their class
during their first year or term of higher education.
Beta Gamma Sigma - encourages academic
achievement in Business study, fosters personal and professional excellence,
and advances the values of the Society.
Blue Key - recognizes upperclass students for
balanced and all-around excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
Delta Phi Alpha - seeks to recognize excellence
in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship.
Delta Sigma Rho/Tau Kappa Alpha - promotes
interest in and to award suitable recognition for excellence in forensics
and original speaking; and to foster respect for and an appreciation of
freedom of speech as a vital element of democracy.
Gamma Sigma Alpha - encourages excellence in
scholarship among members of the Greek-letter system and promotes
intellectual interaction between Greek-letter students and the academic
community.
Golden Key National Honor Society -
encourages scholarship, career development, leadership and service.
Kappa Delta Pi - provides professional
development opportunities as well as service and social opportunities to
Education majors.
Lambda Pi Eta - recognizes, fosters and rewards
outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies; stimulates
interest in the field of communication; promotes and encourages professional
development; provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas;
establishes and maintains closer relationships between faculty and students,
and explores options for graduate education.
Mortar Board - recognizes scholastic ability,
outstanding leadership, and dedicated service to Trinity and the community.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars -
recognizes first and second year students who rank in the top 20th
percentile of their class and have a minimum GPA of 3.4.
Omega Tau of Phi Alpha Theta - strives to
enhance students’ appreciation of history through both academics and
service.
Omicron Delta Epsilon - recognizes students who
have performed highly in economics courses.
Phi Beta Kappa - screens and elects juniors and
seniors who demonstrate broad cultural interests and high scholastic
achievement.
Phi Sigma Tau – awards distinction to students
having high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy and promotes the
study of philosophy.
Pi Delta Phi – recognizes scholarship in the
French language and its literatures, increases knowledge and appreciation
for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world.
Pi Kappa Lambda – furthers music education and
education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of
higher learning.
Pi Sigma Alpha - facilitates student initiated
civic and political services in addition to recognizing outstanding students
in the field of political science.
Sigma Delta Pi - seeks to honor those who attain
excellence in the study of the Spanish language and literature, encourages
cultural understanding and mutual respect between the nations of Hispanic
speech and those of English speech.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon - recognizes scholarship and
professionalism in the Earth Sciences.
Sigma Iota Rho – promotes and rewards
scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international
studies, international affairs, and global studies and to foster integrity
and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.
Sigma Pi Sigma - exists to honor outstanding
scholarship in physics; to encourage interest in physics among students at
all levels; to promote an attitude of service of its members towards their
fellow students, colleagues, and the public; to provide a fellowship of
persons who have excelled in physics.
Sigma Tau Delta - recognizes scholarship in
English and organizes events for the faculty and students.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon - recognizes scholarship and
professionalism in the Computing Sciences.
Professional
Alpha Epsilon Delta - recognizes excellence in
premedical scholarship, promotes communication between medical and
premedical students and educators, uses its resources to benefit the
community.
Alpha Kappa Psi - develops principled business
leaders.
American Medical Student Association - provides
opportunities for pre-meds to form a community and to participate in
activities to aid with med school admission.
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity - supplements
preparation for law school through meaningful and relevant events with PAD
alumni and local legal professionals.
Society of Automotive Engineers - works
primarily to compete in the mini Baja competition by building a car from
scratch.
Society of Women Engineers – Center of
information for women in engineering; encouraging women while providing a
support system and enhancing professionalism among its members.
Theta Tau – encourages academic society for
engineering students.
Trinity University Health Care Administration
Student Association - promotes an environment conducive to educational
and ethical development for effective leadership in health services
professions.
Trinity Women in Science & Technology (TWIST)-
connects students and faculty in science and technology, creates a network
to build and retain women’s participation in these fields.
Registered
Registered organizations are established by and for
Trinity University students to experience co-curricular learning while
participating in activities that are of interest to the members of each
registered organization. Registered organizations are voluntary association
of Trinity students wishing to pursue a common special interest or engage in
social activities.
African Student Association at Trinity - creates
awareness by promoting understanding and good will among people interested
in discovering the African Continent.
Alpha Phi Omega - provides members with
opportunities in leadership, fellowship and service.
Amnesty International – works to put an end to
human rights abuses.
Anime FLUX - seeks to enlighten the campus to
Japanese and other foreign animation films and series.
Asian Sub-Continental Association - tries to
encompass the South Asian sub continental region in its group. We have a
mixture of Indian and Pakistani events which can also encompass Hindu and
Muslim festivals. Our goal is to share traditions, festivals and the culture
with the rest of the Trinity community.
Black Student Union - creates a social network
for black students and those interested in the culture and to educate the
Trinity community about salient historical perspectives and issues that are
relevant to black communities.
Catholic Student Group at Trinity University -
provides Catholic Mass on Sundays and occasional meetings for people of all
faiths to learn about the Catholic Faith.
Christian Science Organization – Provide
prayerful support to the Christian Scientists on campus; providing
environment for spiritual growth and understanding to those seeking it.
College Democrats at Trinity University - seeks
to raise political awareness and involve the community in politics at all
levels.
College Libertarians - focuses on raising the
level of political awareness and discourse in the Trinity community and
greater San Antonio area.
College Life - provides fellowship and
evangelical leadership training to Christian students of Trinity University.
College Republications at Trinity University –
provides support for local Republican candidates and awareness of our issues
around campus.
Colleges Against Cancer -- works supporting
programs of the American Cancer Society.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - focuses on
serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to
make a difference for Christ.
Filipino Student Association, The - acquaints
students with the Filipino culture and promotes ethnic diversity awareness
on campus.
Gaelic Cultural Society - enables students
interested in Gaelic culture to enjoy a better understanding of the
traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and other Gaelic countries.
Hindu Student Union - educates the Trinity
community about the Hindu faith and Indian culture through celebrations of
religious festivals and other traditional events.
House to House - seeks to meet the specific
needs of Christian students involved in the Greek system by providing
support and encouragement through prayer and community.
Houston Sports Fans – Campus network for sharing
affinity & passion for Houston-area sports while supporting Trinity sports
teams.
Interfaith Council, The - provides opportunities
for students of different faiths to learn more about their own beliefs and
those of the people who surround them.
International Club - celebrates the diverse
groups of students, faculty and staff on our campus and provides
international students, study abroad students and students with
international interests an environment to share their experiences.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - witnesses
for Jesus as Savior and Lord.
Jewish Student Association - provides students,
faculty and staff and friends of all Jewish denominations with a community
to pass holiday and events, expand on Jewish culture, and engage in dynamic,
modern, college-style Jewish life.
Latino Exchange - responds to the needs of an
individual or a group as a whole, enriching the community with regard to the
Latino/Hispanic culture and traditions and ensuring continuous recruitment,
and retention of Latino/Hispanic students.
Muslim Student Association - increases awareness
of Islam and holds meetings for the discussion of topics of interest.
One in Four – Men educating men on the effects
rape & assault has on victims, and how to aid survisors.
Orthodox Christian Fellowship - offers Orthodox
Christians a way of staying connected to the Church throughout their college
years.
Reformed University Fellowship - reaches and
equips students for Christ through a weekly large group Bible Study,
student-led small groups, and various conferences and service opportunities.
Right to Life at Trinity University - increases
awareness of pro-life issues on campus through educational information,
service activities, campus events and increased dialogue.
Rotaract Club at Trinity University - provides
students with opportunities for professional and leadership development as
well as addressing community needs through various service projects.
Scriblerus Society - fosters close-knit,
well-informed, familiar sector with the underlying intention of increasing
the value of our education inside the academic environment by removing
ourselves from it so as to make understanding the educational curricula as
they fit into a broader social and moral sphere.
Sexual DiversityAlliance - increases awareness
of issues regarding sexuality and the societal woes faced by queer people
and their allies.
Social Dance Club - provides an opportunity for
students of all ability levels to learn, perform and generally enjoy Country
Western, Ballroom and Swing dancing.
Student Film Society - studies and enjoys cinema
not usually seen in theaters.
Students Creating Awareness of the Sikh Faith -
shares the ideology, culture and ethics of the Sikhs through various
programs and events.
Vietnamese Student Association at Trinity University – creates a social and educational network for these students interested in
Vietnamese culture.
Well, The – endeavors to “Go and make disciples
of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) beginning with college-age individuals.