What's Your Favorite Club or Organization? (part 1)
We stopped UST students at random and asked them. This group talked about everything from athletics to nursing, Student Government Association and more.
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Dedicated to serving campus organizations by aiding and encouraging club development and student participation in social and academic activities. RSO also holds meetings throughout the semester that are open to faculty, staff and students.
See Key Dates View RSO Handboook
For more information, contact:
Reeja Awan
phone: 713-525-2179
email: rso@stthom.edu
Who Are We?
The Campus Activities Board is an Executive Student Organization that exists to program various events and activities, such as Bingos, Neewollah, Celts Got Talent, Rooftop Party, Spring Formal, AND MORE! These events take place throughout the year and foster school traditions, appealing to the entire student body.
Our Mission Statement
Enhancing campus life, one event at a time!
Do You Want To Get Involved?
If you enjoy events, meeting new people, and bringing joy to the student body, visit us here to learn more and about how to get involved!"
For more information, contact us as cab@stthom.edu.
The UST Student Government Association facilitates the expression and empowerment of student opinions across campus. It advocates for the Student Body through continuous interaction with students, faculty, staff and administration, doing all it can to enhance the quality of the student experience.
It’s made up of 3 branches:
The Legislative branch represents and create legislation on behalf of their respective classes. It contains 4 senators from each class (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate students).
The Executive branch maintains Senate's day-to-day operations and executes legislation passed by the Senate. This branch is composed of the Vice President, Pro-Tempore, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian positions.
The Judicial branch oversees student elections on campus. It includes a chief justice, 3 associate undergraduate justices and 3 associate justices.
Passed Legislation Meeting Minutes ESO Constitution View meeting schedule Get Involved
For more information, contact:
Alejandro Alcorta, Head of Student Government
Email: sga@stthom.edu
Campus Community promotes inclusive events that celebrate and support students of different cultures and social groups.
Events include:
For more information, contact:
Vice President: Sofia Sanchez
Email: community@stthom.edu
Instagram: @ust_cc
The Treasury Board manages student activity fees to benefit student organizations and the entire UST community. Its mission is to fund petitions that inspire community interaction, sharpen students’ financial acumen through professional development and support students in reaching their potential.
Apply for Funding See Activity Fee Summary
Schedule of Events
For more information, contact:
Ashley Torres
email: treasury@stthom.edu
Campus Initiatives strives to bring new, beneficial projects to campus. Through Sustainability and Spirit we seek to positively impact our school and community that surrounds it.
For more information, contact:
Kailee Mann
Email: ci@stthom.edu | ustcampusinitiatives@gmail.com
Instagram: @ust_ci
Campus Initiatives strives to help the Celt community lead a more sustainable life. By educating our campus and community on the importance of thinking and acting sustainably, we hope to make a greater and greener impact for our generations and the ones to come.
Join our Campus Recycling Program and participate in our sustainable events to learn how you can make a difference!
Campus Initiatives encourages UST Pride through the creation and promotion of school spirit. By creating new traditions and preserving existing ones, we strive to engage our entire Celt community in the proud celebration of our University.
Join us this year for events that celebrate all of our athletic programs, along with those that promote our overall Celt Pride!
Upcoming Events for the 2021-2022 School Year:
Check us out on Instagram (@ust_ci) for the latest updates and events!
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is an honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 200,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 626 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Alpha Psi Omega is a theatre honor society for providing acknowledgement to those demonstrating a high standard of accomplishment in theatre and, through the expansion of Alpha Psi Omega among colleges and universities, providing a wider fellowship for those interested in theatre. The society does not take the place of any regular theatre clubs or producing groups, but as students qualify, they may be rewarded by election to membership in this society.
The UST APO chapter, Alpha Alpha Beta, supports the UST Drama Program theatre productions both onstage and backstage, offers theatre workshops open to all UST students, organizes events for the society membership and in collaboration with other UST honor societies and clubs as the opportunities arise and engages in community service projects.
For more information, contact:
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An educational, non-profit student organization committed to bridging the gap between the academic and professional world through networking opportunities that promote career development for accounting students.
For more information, contact:
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The Cameron Business Society is an organization by business students, for business students, that seeks to provide professional development, skill workshops and networking opportunities to elevate members into competitive candidates for the internship or career of their choosing.
For more information, contact:
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Chess club is for new or experienced players at UST that want to play chess and improve their skills.
The club can help improve students' chess skills and make the students grow wiser into their choices. We are also always open to teaching chess to any interested student. We can't wait to play with yall.
For more information, contact:
Mission Statement:
The purpose of this organization is to establish a community for Physics and Engineering Majors, as well as any other students who take interest in physics, such as physics minors. The chapter will focus on fostering interpersonal relationships between students, with the goal of creating a communal space for engineers, physics students, and other like-minded individuals.
For more information, contact:
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An educational, non-profit student organization committed to bridging the gap between the academic and professional world through networking opportunities that promote career development for accounting students.
For more information, contact:
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The major goals of UST FSA are (1) help the UST community learn more about the Filipino culture (2) help FSA members learn to collaborate with diverse populations, and (3) help members succeed personally and professionally.
For more information, contact:
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.
For more information, contact:
Instagram: @ust_lulac
Mission Statement:
ISS seeks to promote and celebrate different cultures and career opportunities available in diplomatic and governmental service. It provides members with a solid foundation for understanding world affairs or to develop a career in the international field. ISS puts on fun events to help build a sense of community among IS majors and those interested in world events. Such as movie nights, trivia, fundraising events, guest speakers and more. ISS also hosts the university’s annual International Festival (IFEST), and other internationally-themed events.
If you are majoring in an International Studies related field, or if you just want to learn more about global affairs and the cultures of the world, then join us! All majors are welcome!
For more information, contact:
Mission Statement:
Celts for Life’s mission is to spread awareness of the sanctity and beauty of human life from conception until natural death on our campus and in our community. We exist because we believe all human life has inherent value and is worthy of protection. Our club promotes the Culture of Life by hosting educational events, volunteering in our community, and supporting pregnant and parenting students on our campus. While we celebrate the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we are committed to promoting life-affirming options and supporting women financially, materially, and spiritually.
For more information, contact:
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The University of St. Thomas Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) aims to afford students to become better acquainted with the duties of a modern scientist and wants to create a professional and safe environment for students to engage with the chemical sciences.
For more information, contact:
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Supporting non-profit organizations in Houston, TX, and supporting Doctors Without Borders/MSF in their mission to provide non-profit healthcare by giving back to our community and serving the underserved.
For more information, contact:
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The primary purpose of HOSA is to serve the needs of its health occupations student members:
The chapter works to promote student involvement in current healthcare issues, environmental concerns, and survival needs of the community, the nation and the world. In addition, it provides opportunities for the development of personal and occupational competencies and social skills that lead to realistic career choices and successful employment in the healthcare field.
For more information, contact:
“We welcome people even if their majors are not STEM related”
Mission Statement:
The Pre-Health Professions Society is a club that was made to create a more competitive and informed support network for students that are interested in the pre-health professions. Our goal is to provide members opportunities to volunteer, shadow, hear speeches from guest speakers in the healthcare field.
For more information, contact:
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ASME’s mission is to serve diverse global communities by advancing, disseminating and applying engineering knowledge for improving the quality of life; and communicating the excitement of engineering.
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The purpose of this club is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment in which UST students have the freedom to develop their skills as a student and a leader through community and allowing an open dialogue between UST students and UST Alumni. This club is aimed at promoting personal integrity, academic excellence, and professional growth for women at UST.
This club will serve as an opportunity for UST students to network with UST Alumni. UST Alumni will engage with UST Students to grow and strengthen relations across the UST Community. This club will promote encouragement, empowerment, and psychological safety within a nurturing environment in which UST students can develop and grow their professional, academic, and personal skills.
For more information, contact:
Mission Statement:
The Computer Science Club's mission is to foster interest and discussion of topics related to computer science, as well as the role computer science plays in other disciplines, while creating an enjoyable experience for all members regardless of their prior knowledge of computer science. We also strive to help computer science majors and minors, as well as anyone interested in a career in computer science, to flourish in their future careers.
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Mission Statement:
We are a student-led organization wishing to bring together those interested in Criminal, Law & Society. The main goal of this organization is to bring unity to the CLS community and provide connections that will last for life. We plan on doing this through interactive activities, fundraising, and social events.
For more information, contact:
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Building leaders who make a better world.
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TX Dems aims to provide a safe space on campus for those who share similar values. We welcome everyone from all backgrounds and hope to give students a platform to discuss issues & policies.
For more information, contact:
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Recognizing and promoting excellence in the science and application of psychology.
Psi Chi is an International Honor Society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
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This organization provides professional development opportunities and support for pre-service and student teachers.
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The Business Honor Society is awarded to the top students at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Cameron School of Business. The small fee required is a lifetime membership.
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Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris Doctor students. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity.
Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society, is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies, and is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
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Founded at the University of California, Berkeley in 1919, Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of South Carolina and headquartered at the College of Charleston.
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History is a discipline that is critical to the understanding of our community and ourselves as human beings. At the University of St. Thomas, Community is quintessential to our liberal arts education and it is imperative that this understanding is furthered.
This organization will strive to strengthen this understanding of community by the exploration of historical topics. Our goal will be fulfilled through active student participation in discussions, research, and the multitudes of unique perspectives that each student can provide.
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Established at the University of St. Thomas in 1994, Sigma Iota Rho is the International Studies Honor Society on campus. The purpose of this organization is to promote and reward scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international relations, and global studies, and to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.
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The purpose of Sigma Theta Tau – International Honor Society of Nursing (Psi Iota Chapter) is to:
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This club recognizes and promotes high academic achievement in the field of political science.
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