Department Clubs/Professional Societies
Students may also explore the various Student Journals and Honor Societies available through departments
Student Astronomical Society (SAS) *
The Student Astronomical Society is a non-profit student run organization with the purpose of educating the student body and the public about astronomy. Consisting of astronomy majors and enthusiasts, this group is always open to new members. This group hosts public lectures, tutoring, and inreaches periodically, as well as open houses. Any questions, please send them to sas@umich.edu or check out the web page http://www.astro.lsa.umich.edu/sas/
Society of Biology Students *
The SBS is an organization of students at the University of Michigan who are interested in the Biological sciences. It is sponsored and funded jointly by the departments of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates *
The UM ACSSA is a student chapter affiliated with the national American Chemical Society, with the purpose of promoting outreach activities, including chemistry "shows", demonstrations, tutoring for introductory chemistry courses, lectures, and social activities; their website contains information about the UM chapter, an email list sign-up sheet, jobs postings, links to the national ACS website, and pictures and video of ACS activities. Membership is open to any student with an interest in science and public outreach.
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) *
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE, pronounced "No be shay") was established in 1975 to develop and carry out programs to assist minority groups in realizing their full potential in science and engineering fields. The organization has three National Programs that assist in supporting the growth of minority scientists and engineers which are, education, professional development, and community service. These programs are the key to success in the science and technology field. They are geared toward pre-college students, professional chemists and engineers, and the surrounding community of each chapter. The goal of the University of Michigan Chapter is to: Address the diverse needs and interests of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering students; Provide access to support groups and job connections for students; Promote awareness of the various fields involved with Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Fraternity (Alpha Beta chapter) — Chemistry Fields *
If you are a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cellular and Molecular Biology major, or any other chemistry-related major, you are welcomed to participate.
F A C T I O — The Undergraduate Classical Studies Association *
The Undergraduate Classics Association is a student organization dedicated to furthering interest in the classical world through social activities, community service, academic projects and mentorship. The group is primarily for undergraduates concentrating/minoring or thinking of doing so in the Classics Department, but is open to any interested undergraduate at the University of Michigan. Concentrators in Classics are encouraged to become involved with the group. Membership offers the opportunity to meet with fellow students, share experiences, and collaborate on projects. Factio sponsors events such as: Museum trips, Movie nights, Community Outreach, Graduate school information sessions, Talks with professors.
MACS - Michigan Association of Communication Studies *
The Department of Communication Studies sponsors the Michigan Association for Communication Studies (MACS), an undergraduate student group open to undergraduate concentrators and prospective concentrators. The organization meets on a regular basis in the Fall and Winter terms to explore career and internship opportunities in communications related markets. A primary goal of MACS is to provide a forum that encourages student leadership, interaction (networking), and professional development. For more information about MACS see the Department's Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
Michigan Economic Society *
The Michigan Economic Society(154 Lorch Hall, 763-5318) is the organization for undergraduate students in Economics. Student representatives to department committees are elected by MES members. MES provides informational meetings about careers for economics graduates, informal talks by faculty members, informal peer counseling, and social events. Undergraduate students are encouraged to join MES and avail themselves of its many services. MES also provides tutoring only to members of that organization and they do not charge for tutoring services. The cost to join MES is $15.
SMEA - Student Michigan Education Association *
The Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA) is a student organization for those interested in education or becoming educators. Members meet monthly to focus on education, socialize, work on community service projects, and hear from a variety of speakers.
SMEA - Student Michigan Education Association *
The Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA) is a student organization for those interested in education or becoming educators. Members meet monthly to focus on education, socialize, work on community service projects, and hear from a variety of speakers.
Undergraduate English Association (UEA) *
The UEA is an academic and social supplement to the English Curriculum. From career panels to poetry readings, the UEA is dedicated to enhancing the experience of majoring in English at the University of Michigan. The UEA holds monthly meeting and are visited by periodic speakers from the English Department and the Ann Arbor community. All students are welcomed to join the UEA.
Film and Video Student Association (FVSA) *
Film and Video Student Association (FVSA) endeavors to enrich the educational and social atmosphere at the Program in Film and Video Studies at the University of Michigan. By trying to bring a multitude of talents together through workshops, movie nights, contests, field trips, networking with industry professionals, and other various activities, we seek to be a dynamic organization that is academically active and socially responsive.
Michigan Geology Club *
GeoClub is a student-run organization associated with the Department, and welcomes both undergrad and graduate students. Weekly meetings are a forum for students to present research and discuss issues related to their studies, and include free pizza! Its mission is to increase the involvement of undergraduate geology students within the department of geological sciences and to introduce new students to the department in a fun and casual setting. Programs: Internship and Graduate Program Symposiums, Group Recreational/Educational Camping Trips, Social and Professional Networking.
Kaleidoscope — Undergraduate History of Art Association *
Kaleidoscope, the History of Art department's undergraduate association, sponsors a variety of activities such as films, museum trips, speakers, and social events. All History of Art concentrators are eligible to join; notices of meetings and events are posted on the bulletin board in the Tappan Hall lobby.
Linguistics Club *
The Linguistics Club welcomes all undergraduates who are interested in linguistics. It gives students a chance to get together outside the classroom, find out something new about language or linguistics, and unwind. At a typical meeting, a faculty member chats informally about what they work on, and there are games and a movie.
Student Actuaries @ Michigan *
Student Actuaries @ Michigan is an organization for undergraduates and graduates interested in the field of actuarial and financial mathematics. There are monthly meetings on topics of interest, sometimes featuring speakers from industry. The Club organizes study groups for the professional examinations and coordinates visits to campus of industry recruiters. It also sponsors a variety of athletic and social activities, including an end-of-year picnic.
Undergraduate Math Club *
The Undergraduate Mathematics Club provides a link between the Mathematics department and students of every major through sponsorship of mathematics-related events, such as mathematics related lectures, peer advising fairs (for selection of math classes).
Organizational Studies Student Assembly (OSSA) *
The Organizational Studies Student Assembly meets during the Fall and Winter terms. Students share information about classes and careers, and arranges to have guest speakers present on topics of interest.
Undergraduate Philosophy Club *
The Undergraduate Philosophy Club provides a forum for students interested in philosophy to meet one another and to meet faculty members. The Club holds a series of talks, discussions and lunches over the course of the year. Notices about its activities are posted outside 1156 Angell Hall and on electronic mail. The Department has an electronic message group for general announcements as well as a discussion group. You need not be a concentrator or minor to join. If you wish to be added to either group, please call the Philosophy office at 764-6285 or send an email to philosophy.staff@umich.edu. The staff will be glad to put interested students in touch with the club officers and assist you in joining the e-mail groups.
The Socratic Club *
The Socratic Club is an undergraduate philosophy club designed to foster critical discussion about a variety of philosophical issues, particularly those surrounding philosophy of religion. Format consists of general discussion and debate, student talks followed by discussion, and scholarly talks followed by Q/A.
Society of Physics Students (SPS) *
The University of Michigan C. Wilbur Peters Chapter of Society of Physics Students. The Society of Physics Students is an independent branch of the American Institute of Physics dedicated to serving physics undergraduate and graduate students and furthering interest in physics throughout the student body and the local community. The Society sponsors seminars with guest speakers, student-faculty mixer lunches, Inreach/Outreach efforts with local elementary and middle schools and the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, research trips to major physics research centers. The group also provides Tutoring sessions in the Physics Help Room. All students with an interest in physics, regardless of discipline, are welcome to join. Annual membership fee is $5.
Undergraduate Political Science Association (UPSA) *
The Undergraduate Political Science Association (UPSA) is a non-partisan organization open to all students at the University of Michigan who hold an interest in political science. Its mission is to raise social and academic awareness on contemporary political issues. UPSA sponsors a wide variety of events each year, including the Jack L. Walker Conference on Political Affairs, a series of brown-bag lunches, peer advising during CRISP, and presentations on the possibilities a degree in political science can offer. Persons interested in joining UPSA should attend one of our general meetings, held monthly during the fall and winter semesters, or contact UPSA (7626 Haven Hall, 734.647.7981).
The Undergraduate Psychological Society *
The Undergraduate Psychological Society (UPS) is a student-run organization that aims to provide support for undergraduates majoring in psychology, as well as other students interested in the field. This support shall include academic related events designed to help further out members’ goals. Although UPS is primarily an academic organization, we also plan community service and social events, in order to stress the need for a well rounded college experience and to facilitate high quality connections with fellow psych concentrators, graduate students and faculty.
Student Health Advocates and Resource Exchange *
Student Health Advocates and Resource Exchange (SHARE) is a student organization dedicated to educating the University community about mental health concerns and resources on campus. We hope to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness through dialogue and information sharing.
Mentality *
Mentality was established by a small group of passionate students at the University of Michigan who were dedicated to addressing issues of mental health and mental illness in a new, relevant, and provocative way.
RC Players *
RC Players is a student-run theatre group housed in East Quad, courtesy of the Residential College at The University of Michigan. The group presents several productions each semester including An Evening of Scenes at the beginning of the Fall and Winter Terms.
Romance Languages & Literatures Department Language Clubs *
Spanish Club *
Comité Francophone *
Italianissimo *
USA: Undergraduate Sociology Association *
Michigan’s undergraduate sociology club creates a close-knit community among concentrators, giving you the opportunity to forge relationships with fellow students and sociology faculty through an active events calendar of social, academic and volunteer activities.
Women's Studies Student Assocation (WSSA) *
The Women's Studies Student Association was founded in order to foster a greater sense of community among the students of the Women's Studies Program. Aside from our regular meetings, we sponsor resume workshops, coffee chats with professors, registration advice sessions, and many other events that hope to bring the undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and professors of the Women's Studies Program closer together.
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