Alliance Francophone The Alliance Francophone seeks to encourage understanding and enjoyment of the French language and to foster a deeper appreciation for French-speaking cultures.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Jean Marie Walls Student President: Katie Conkling

Alpha Tau Alpha Alpha Tau Alpha challenges its students to become highly effective athletic training professionals and leaders in the Christian community, incorporating both professional and spiritual growth in their life plans. It also provides an environment that fuses the medical sciences with Christian faith, ethics, and accountability in a variety of clinical settings of collegiate and high school athletics and the allied health care community. In addition, it supplies the needs of the athletic training students for a family setting while away from their traditional home.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Sarah Davenport Student President: Laura Crittendon

American Advertising Federation-Union University The American Advertising Federation-Union University is an on-campus advertising federation associated with the West Tennessee Advertising Federation.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Kathie Chute Student President: Lindsay Dawkins

Association for Computing Machinery - Photos The world is in the midst of a technology revolution with a rapid spread of computers and computer-based technologies creating a global society with immediate worldwide access. Computers are used in all areas of life including academics, industry, and healthcare. Therefore, it has become increasingly important to be aware of new computer developments. The Student Chapter of ACM seeks to present current topics in Computer Science as well as educational and job opportunities in this growing field. Club activities include guest speakers, field trips to computing industries, and social activities. Membership is open to students interested in computer-related topics.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Haifei Li Student President: Mikias Seid

Baptist Student Nursing Fellowship The Baptist Student Nursing Fellowship is a spiritual emphasis organization devoted to the development of the professional nurse based on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is open to all BSN students. It provides Christian fellowship, professional educational programs, community service activities, and academic encouragement for members. It promotes a holistic approach of professional nursing practice based on biblical principles.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Sheilla Foster

BIOME - Photos The four main purposes of BIOME are (1) to provide a group for students with similar interests and struggles to network, develop friendships, receive accountability, and fun, (2) to provide an atmosphere in which students and faculty can relate outside of the classroom, (3) to create a professional organization through which students can develop better leadership skills and become better prepared for professional schools and the future, and (4) to attain a greater appreciation of our Creator, Jesus Christ. Each of these purposes is attained through our monthly meetings and events. BIOME events are aimed at strengthening student fellowship, scholarship, and teacher-student relations. These events range from shaving cream softball and pizza parties to seminars from university professors to community service opportunities.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mrs. Tamara Popplewell Student President: Faris Bakeer

College Democrats The College Democrats exist to inform students of general democratic principles and values through service to the party, the community, the state and to the country so that students may make informed voting decisions.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Gavin Richardson Student President: Cody Goodman

College Republicans College Republicans seek to develop political skills, knowledge, and leadership ability among Republican students and faculty in preparation for the service of the Republican Party. College Republicans also seek to aid actively in the election of Republican candidates in all levels of government and to encourage political interest and political participation among the general student body.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Kenny Holt Student President: Emily Stephens

Debate Team The Debate Team competes in the International Public Debate Association against schools across the nation. The team seeks to promote excellence in public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation. Membership is open to any full-time student.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Web Drake

Digital Media Studies Society - Photos The Digital Media Studies Society strives to raise awareness of Digital Media Studies by fostering creativity in an interdisciplinary environment. Membership is open to any DMS major.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Cam Tracy Student President: Rachael Kapavik

ink. The purpose of ink. is to create a community and a forum of like-minded writers who will practice the skills needed to become better writers, improve their craft, share ideas, critique new work, lead in their discipline, and learn further how the Christian faith may be practiced through writing.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. David Malone

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Union University Student Branch of the IEEE desires to aid the dissemination of knowledge of the theory and practice of all aspects of engineering or of the related arts and sciences, as well as the furtherance of the professional development of its members.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Jeanette Russ Student President: Kyle Swafford

International Justice Mission - Photos The International Justice Mission (IJM) is a Christian ministry led by human rights professionals that helps people suffering injustice and oppression who cannot rely on local authorities for relief. The IJM campus chapter is a student-led organization that exists to promote awareness of injustice around the world, to encourage and organize prayerful support for the victims of oppression and those seeking to bring relief, and to provide people with practical methods of actively pursuing justice.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Justin Barnard Student President: Abi Calvert

International Student Organization - Photos The International Student Organization is open to all American and foreign students who are interested in promoting better understanding and friendship among the students of all nations represented at Union. The organization provides opportunities for educational, social and cultural exchange. Associate membership is open to non-Union students of international cultures and interests who live within the Jackson community.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Phillip Ryan Student President: Ana Rivera

Life139 - Photos ProLife ProChrist seeks to provide relief to women experiencing crisis pregnancies in Jackson, chiefly by serving in and through Birth Choice, the local crisis pregnancy center; to provide more awareness about abortion practices; and to provide information and apologetics resources for students and the community.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Paul Mayer Student President: Raina Shults

Ministerial Association A Ministerial Association is available for students entering the preaching/pastoral ministry. This association meets monthly for the purpose of strengthening the ties of fellowship among those on campus who are committed to the gospel ministry.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kelvin Moore

MOSAIC - Photos MOSAIC seeks to provide a welcoming community for all students, especially ethnic minority students, which equips each member with resources, support, and meaningful opportunities to strengthen leadership and intercultural competency (Rev 7:9) through Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) thinking and action. A shared governance model of roundtable representatives will govern MOSAIC.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jacqueline S. Taylor Student President: Mandisa Wofford

Psychology Club The Psychology Club, open to all students, provides information regarding graduate programs and job opportunities for PSY majors and minors, provides information about and encourages the reading of current writings in the field, encourages association among Psychology students, promotes scholastic achievement, and provides information to students who want to learn more about the major.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Joanne Stephenson Student President: Brandy Beilke

Public Relations Student Society of America - Photos Union University’s PRSSA chapter provides public relations/advertising majors and minors practical experience in the field. In keeping with the chapter’s motto “make connections. gain experience. see the future.,” PRSSA members work with local clients, take professional development trips, participate in professional networking opportunities and are eligible for $20,000 in annual competitive scholarship awards.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Ashley Fitch Blair Student President: Elizabeth Wood

Rutledge Honorary History Club This club is composed of students interested in history. It was founded in 1929 to stimulate the study of history. Membership by invitation is offered to History majors and minors and to a select number of students who have completed three semester hours of history with a grade point average of 2.5. This club aims at encouraging higher standards of scholarship among its members.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Terry Lindley Student President: Kathleen Cooper

Sigma Delta Sigma Delta evolved from Union’s Physical Education Club and was officially chartered in the Fall of 1987. Founded at Morehead State University, Sigma Delta seeks to recognize and provide valuable learning experiences for deserving students who are majoring or minoring in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. This co-educational fraternity accomplishes this goal through sponsorship of several health-related service projects. Membership is based upon the completion of at least fifteen hours of course work with an overall GPA of 2.75 or above and the completion of at least seven hours in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with a minimal 3.25 GPA. Four of these hours must be in non-activity courses.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Steven Aldridge Student President: Lacey Lindley

Social Work Reaches Out - Photos The Student Association of Social Workers (SASW)is for students majoring in social work and for those interested in social work.The organization assists in developing professional social work identity and provides an opportunity to be involved in volunteer community social service. Social service opportunities include child mentoring and advocacy,nursing home activities,community organizing,and resource development. The organization gives students regular opportunity to interact with others having similar interests.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mary Anne Poe Student President: Cassie Badillo

Society of Physics Students The purpose of the Union University chapter of the Society of Physics Students is the advancement and discussion of physics, the encouragement of interest in the field throughout the academic and local community and the introduction of students to the professional community.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. David Ward Student President: Michelle Thornhill

Sociologists in Motion - Group Photos The purpose of this club is to provide Sociology majors and minors an avenue for fellowship, sociological networking, and guidance in the field of Sociology. Sociologists in Motion open up the field of Sociology to perspective students and undecided majors of the University and demonstrate Christian love through ministry opportunities.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Patrick Bamwine

Student Activities Council - Photos The Union University Student Activities Council is committed to providing an exciting program of activities which seeks to promote fellowship, community and fun among the student body. This student-led organization seeks to serve Christ first by serving others.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Joy Moore Student President: Alicia Howson

Student Members of the American Chemical Society - Photos This chapter offers opportunities for students of chemical science to become better acquainted, to secure the stimulation that arises from professional association, to obtain experience in preparing and presenting technical material, to foster a professional spirit among the members, to instill a professional pride in the chemical sciences, and to foster an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges of the modern chemist. Membership is open to any student pursuing an undergraduate degree in the chemical sciences.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Charles Baldwin & Dr. Randy Johnston Student President: Sarah Conway

Student Nurses' Association NSNA is the largest health professional student organization in the United States. Union University’s chapter started in February, 1986. It is open to all Pre-Nursing and BSN students. Purposes of the organization are to assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care; to provide programs of professional interest and to aid in the development of the whole person. Community involvement and scholarship opportunities are available. The chapter meets monthly with additional opportunities for state and national meetings.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Gwen McCartney Student President: Sharon Kossick

Student Tennessee Education Association - Photos The Frank L. Wells Chapter of the Student Tennessee Education Association is composed of education majors and minors who are preparing to teach. Its purpose is to offer its members all the opportunities, responsibilities, and privileges of the National Education Association and the Tennessee Education Association. Membership in this pre-professional organization is strongly urged by the faculty of the Education Department. Through STEA students are acquainted with the history, ethics and program of the organized teaching profession, as well as special projects benefiting students, faculty, administration, area schools, and other members of the community.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Carrie Whaley Student President: Margaret Broersma

Students In Free Enterprise - Photos SIFE is a team of students teaching the community how market economics and businesses operate.It is a partnership between higher education and business building career connections between college students and the business community. Students must be nominated by a faculty member followed by a personal interview and recommendation of interviewing committee to faculty sponsor.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Bill Nance Student President: Sarah Bedwell

The American Institute of Graphic Arts - Photos The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) local chapter at Union desires to get Union students involved in a dialogue of a great design community. The national organization is the oldest design organization and provides resources to students in five functions: information, communication, inspiration, validation, and representation. AIGA will also give our students an insight into the function of design in the professional world and provide them with contacts to fellow students and professional mentors beyond Union.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Melinda Eckley Student President: A. J. Shelby

Union Association of Photographers

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jim Veneman

Union Broadcasting Society - Photos The Union Broadcasting Society exists for students interested in the broadcasting field. The Society plans to become affiliated with the student chapter of Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and Alpha Epsilon Rho, a professional broadcasting fraternity. UBS produces Jackson 24/7, a half-hour live news program aired on our local cable system as well as producing Union’s basketball games. The Society seeks to strengthen students’ contacts with professionals in the broadcasting industry.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Steve Beverly Student President: Matthew Kuchem

Union Pre-Law Society The Union Pre-Law Society provides information regarding law school and job opportunities in the legal field and encourages the study of all facets of the law.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Sean Evans Student President: Meg Owen

Union Triathlon Club Union Triathlon club is for students interested in swimming, cycling, and/or running. The purpose is: 1. To promote the sport of triathlon to students of all ability levels. 2. To enjoy Christian fellowship by training together and encouraging each other. 3. To compete in races as a team or individually. 4. To have fun and learn from each other.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Web Drake Student President: Bridget Daffin

Untitled The purpose of Untitled is to develop mentoring relationships among the art students of Union University. This organization also is designed to promote community service through the arts, accomplish inter-department outreach with local universities and foster an increased presence with general student population interested in the visual arts.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Melinda Eckley Student President: Kelsey Roberts