The Agricultural Business Club is a student organization for those interested in agricultural business.
The Student Branch, American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) is an organization for students interested in agricultural engineering.
The Agronomy Club is a student organization for those interested in crops and soils, through both an agricultural and environmental perspective.
The American Society of Interior Designers is a professional society which is dedicated to serving the entire profession and in maintaining the highest possible standards for the practice of interior design. ASID student members participate in a wide range of learning experiences and stimulating programs which complement their academic training. Through the Society's thousands of professional members, student members gain important insight into the professional aspects of interior design.
The Arkansas Animal Industry Club is for students who are interested in any phase of animal science. It is affiliated with National Block and Bridle Club.
Collegiate 4-H/FFA is for any student who has been active in 4-H and/or FFA or has a current interest in service to these youth-serving organizations. This club is especially designed for students interested in teaching agricultural education or extension education.
All human environmental sciences majors are eligible for student membership in the Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and in the campus section of the Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Monthly meetings highlight various phases of human environmental sciences and provide social contact with other majors. In addition, members become involved in local service projects and may attend statewide workshops and leadership training sessions.
The Horticulture Club is a student organization for those interested in horticulture including floriculture and ornamentals.
The Pre-vet Club is for students interested in veterinary medicine and is especially designed for those students in the pre-veterinary medicine curriculum.
Food Science Club is an organization for those students who are interested in food science.
The Northwest Arkansas Association for the Education of Young Children is an organization for students who are interested in the welfare of young children. The organization, through programs, publications, and trips offers students information about career opportunities in human development.
The Dietetic Club is an organization for students who are interested in the profession of dietetics. The purposes are to promote growth in professional attitudes and to provide various programs of interest to the members.
The Fashion Merchandising Club is an organization open to all students interested in the fashion industry.
Poultry Science Club is an organization open to all students interested in poultry science.
There are also numerous general organizations on the University campus, and students of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences participate in most of them. These include fraternities, sororities, honor and scholarship organizations, religious and music groups, sports organizations, and others.
Honor Societies
Alpha Zeta is the professional honor fraternity for students of agriculture. A student must rank in the upper two-fifths of the class and be recognized for leadership and character to be invited to become a member of Alpha Zeta.
Phi Upsilon Omicron is the professional honor fraternity for human environmental sciences students. A student must rank in the upper 35 percent of the class and be recognized for character and leadership to be eligible for invitation to membership.
Gamma Sigma Delta is the honor fraternity for graduating seniors, graduate students, faculty, and alumni of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Seniors must rank in the upper 25 percent of their class to be eligible for membership, but not more than 15 percent of the class may be elected for membership. The highest ranking sophomore and the highest ranking senior are recognized annually by the society.
Alpha Tau Alpha is a national honorary professional fraternity for those preparing to become teachers of agricultural education. Its mission is "to develop a true professional spirit in the teaching of agriculture, to help train teachers of agriculture who shall be leaders in their communities, and to foster a fraternal spirit among students in teacher training in agricultural education."
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