ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Accounting Society: This organization seeks to give members a better understanding of the accounting profession; make them aware of changes, developments, and opportunities in accounting; and, help them to become comfortable in a professional setting.

Ad/PR Club: This group is open to all students interested in advertising or public relations and is affiliated with the American Advertising Federation.

Agricultural Business Association at UNK: To objective of this organization is to provide students opportunities beyond the classroom and to expand their professional and personal experiences within agriculture. Membership is open to all UNK students.

American Chemical Society: This program is for students interested in general science and chemistry. ACS is the world's largest professional organization and virtually all professional chemists are members.

American Marketing Association: The American Marketing Association is open to all business majors. The Association introduces knowledge of the current positions in marketing to members by sponsoring professional speakers.

Antelope Newspaper: The Antelope Newspaper is published weekly by a staff of UNK students committed to providing meaningful campus and community dialogue.

Association for Computing Machinery Professionals: Students wanting to share their enthusiasm for computer science are welcome in the Association for Computing Machinery Professionals. The group promotes awareness of computer technology and its influence in society.

Association of Information Technology Professionals: The AITP student organization attracts members who are interested in business and in computers. In addition to monthly campus activities, students are invited to attend and visit with professionals in the MIS field at meetings of their sponsoring AITP organization in Lincoln.

Biology Club: Biology Club promotes the biological sciences by encouraging scholarship, fellowship, and service among biology enthusiasts.

Boutwell Tax Society: Active membership is open to all students who wish to develop a greater understanding of the tax accounting field.

Construction Management Organization: This organization is open to all students interested in current developments in the field of construction management. Students participate in industrial tours and community service.

Criminal Justice Club: The Criminal Justice Club works to facilitate cooperative efforts among institutions of higher education and professional agencies of criminal justice.

Dietetics Club: The Dietetics Club is a professional organization  for students who are interested in dietetics, nutrition, or food service management.

Elementary Education Majors Club: The organization's activities and events compliment UNK's academic course programs, while also fostering a spirit of unity among students in the Elementary Education.

Geography Club: The group coordinates events in conjunction with Geography Awareness Week, and other events throughout the academic year.

Graduate Student Association: The Graduate Student Association meets regularly to discuss professional concerns of graduate students. The group sponsors academic and social activities.

History Club: The History Club seeks to foster the value of history, as a discipline. All interested students are encouraged to join.

Industrial Distribution Organization: The objective of this organization is to educate members of new and existing technology  promote leadership qualities. Members are made aware of scholarship opportunities and internship programs.

Kearney Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association: This organization promotes interest in, and support for, the areas of speech, language, and hearing as a profession. The highlight of the year takes place during May, which is designated "Better Speech and Hearing Month."

Locke and Key: Locke and Key is open to any student interested in political affairs. The group has regular meetings, political forums, workshops and speakers.

Music Educator National Conference: All students with an interest in vocal or instrumental music are welcome. MENC provides opportunities for its members year round.

Music Teachers National Association: MTNA is a national, professional music organization. Membership in the Student Chapter is available to all full-time music majors, The group provides access to all MTNA publications, conventions, competitions and auditions.

National Art Education Association Student Chapter: NAEA promotes campus and community interest in art. It also encourages positive relationships among students, faculty, and others interested in art.

Nebraska Model United Nations: The purpose of this organization is to promote social awareness of better standards of life and increased justice. It is also to establish conditions under which international law can be studied and discussed in an open and stimulating forum.

Pharmacy Club: The Pharmacy Club seeks to provide its members with information on current trends and careers in the field of pharmacy. The group is frequently addressed by faculty from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Phi Beta Lambda:Business fraternity that enhances the development of business, civic, and leadership skills.

Psychology Club: Psychology Club is open to all students who share an interest in psychology. Its purpose is to advance the science of psychology and to encourage and stimulate the scholarship of members in all fields.

Recreation Major's Club: This club is designed to provide opportunities to take part in recreational activities outside the classroom. The club does community service for the University, city of Kearney, and the state of Nebraska.  Fundraisers help provide money for students to attend conferences.

Renaissance Club: The Renaissance Club specializes in celebrating the music, food, clothing and festivities of the Renaissance period.

Society for Human Resource Management: The purpose of SHRM is to keep students up to date on new developments in the field of human resources. SHRM also strives to promote positive interaction between community business professionals and UNK students.

Society of Physics Students: This organization encourages student interest in physics and provides advancement of knowledge of the science of physics.

Sociology Club: Involvement with the club provides opportunities to gain knowledge and experience within the field of sociology. Members also receive career information and guidance.

Sports Administration Majors Club: All students interested in the field of Sports Administration are encouraged to join. Membership will allow students to enhance their educational program experience.

Student Council for Exceptional Children: Students interested in exceptional children are encouraged to join the SCEC. The group provides opportunities to enhance  educational and professional proficiency in working with exceptional children and youth.

Student Education Association of Nebraska: SEAN caters to those students interested in preparing for a career in education. As a pre-professional organization, the Student Education Association of Nebraska serves students as they attain the knowledge and leadership skills for a career in education.

Student Nurses Association: Any student with an interest in nursing is encouraged to get involved. The Association serves as a representative body for student nurses.The group seeks to positively influence health care, nursing education and professional practice.

Student Social Work Organization: The group is involved with the social advancement of the college and community. Students interested in Social Work are eligible for membership.

Travel and Tourism Club: Any student interested in travel opportunities is encouraged to become an active member. Travel opportunities are facilitated by the Club.

Wildlife Society: The Wildlife Society is open to any   student interested in wildlife and its conservation. Members of the Wildlife Society are active in promoting community awareness of wildlife.

16 May 2005

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