Organizations


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 Chi

Alpha Chi is a national honor society and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. Union’s Tennessee Beta Chapter is the second oldest in the state. Membership is open to approximately the top ranking 10% of the junior and senior classes.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Kelvin Moore

Alpha Psi Omega - Photos

This national dramatic fraternity was founded at Fairmont State College, Fairmont, West Virginia, on August 12, 1925. The local chapter, Beta Mu, is composed of students who have been members of the Union University Players and have earned a set number of points, awarded for dramatic work. The chapter seeks to develop dramatic talent, to cultivate a taste for the best in drama, and to foster cultural dramatics.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: David Burke
Student President: Margaret Broersma

Alpha Sigma Lambda

Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national honor society for non-traditional (adult) undergraduate students. Membership is open to the top ranking 10% of the adult undergraduate class who have a minimum of 24 credit hours from Union University.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Sam Myatt
Student President: None

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

Alpha Tau Omega - Photos

Members: Men
Founded: Virginia Military Institute, 1865
Colors: Blue and Gold
Flower: White Tea Rose
Publication: The Palm

The Beta Tau Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega was chartered at Union University on February 28, 1894. The national organization was founded 29 years earlier at Richmond Virginia, by Otis Allen Glazebrook, Alfred Marshall, and Erskine Mayo Ross, Beta Tau is now the oldest chapter never to close its doors. Alpha Tau Omega was the first national fraternity founded after the Civil War. Its purpose was to unite men of the North and South in order to form a bond of permanent peace. The fraternity is founded on the principles of Jesus Christ and his teachings.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Josh Clarke
Student President: Trey Collier

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

Cardinal & Cream - Photos

The Cardinal and Cream is the official campus newspaper of Union University. Budgeted as a part of the Communication Arts Department, the newspaper is published biweekly and is distributed to students, faculty, staff and administration without charge.

The Cardinal and Cream is written and edited by students under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Staff positions are provided for students who are interested in the field of journalism. The campus newspaper enhances the experiences of students in writing, layout, editing, photography, advertising and journalism administration.

An editorial board works closely with the advisor and oversees the publication. This newspaper holds membership in Associated Collegiate Press, Southeastern Journalism Conference, and the Society for Collegiate Journalists.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Michael Chute
Student President: Katie Shatzer

Chi Omega - Photos

Members: Women
Founded: University of Arkansas, 1895
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Flower: White Carnation
Publication: Eleusis
Open Motto: “Hellenic Culture and Christian Ideals”
Emblem: Owl

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jennifer Beebe
Student President: Michelle Mangham

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

Collegiate Music Educators Association

Music Educators National Conference is a student chapter of the primary professional society for elementary and secondary music teachers.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Betty Bedsole
Student President: Alicia Stitch

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

Honors Student Association

The Honors Student Association is composed of students in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program. Its purpose is to provide an environment which encourages student scholarship while also promoting experiential learning. This is accomplished through discussion-oriented classes, special topics, festivals, inter-regional honors forums and conferences, and travel.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Randall Bush
Student President: Charlotte Cline

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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

Inter-Fraternity Council - Photos

The Inter-Fraternity Council is an organization which maintains fraternity life and inter-fraternity relations within the University; to further sound scholarship and intellectual accomplishment; and to cooperate with the University administration in the maintenance of high social standards. The council is composed of three delegates from each chapter of the social fraternities on campus-Alpha Tau Omega, Lambda Chi Alpha, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Each fraternity member and associate or pledge is responsible for knowing the recruitment rules. The president of the fraternity will be required to read these rules before the entire chapter. The recruitment rules will be presented to each male at the IFC Open Party. A copy shall be posted in the chapter room and is available from the Office of Student Leadership Development.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jason Castles
Student President: Ryan Davis

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

Kappa Delta - Photos

Members: Women
Founded: Longwood College, 1897
Colors: Olive Green, Pearl White
Flower: White Rose
Publication: The Angelos
Open Motto: "Let Us Strive For That Which Is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest."

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Suzanne Chapman
Student President: Emily Stephens

Kappa Delta Pi

Kappa Delta Pi is an international honorary society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty in education. The purpose of the chapter is to promote excellence in and recognize outstanding contributions to education.

Kappa Mu Epsilon - Group Photos

Kappa Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics honor society. The Tennessee Gamma Chapter was chartered at Union University, May 24, 1965. Eligibility for membership is acquired by having completed at least three mathematics courses, including Calculus I, with a high grade point average. The chapter organizes programs pertaining to topics of interest in mathematics and in mathematical issues within the sciences.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Matt Lunsford
Student President: Will Sipes

Lambda Chi Alpha - Photos

Members: Men
Founded: Boston University, 1909
Colors: Purple, Green and Gold
Flower: White Rose
Publication: Cross and Crescent
Open Motto: “Naught Without Labor”

The Lambda Zeta Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha received its charter at Union University on December 5, 1964. Lambda Chi Alpha is known as the “Fraternity of Honest Friendship” and is dedicated to understanding and to living the ideal of true brotherhood: before one can be a true brother, one must be a friend. They are founded strictly on Christian teachings and believe in upholding these teachings to be best of their ability.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Keith Bates
Student President: Peter Boedeker

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

Mu Kappa

Mu Kappa is a ministry whose primary purpose is to reach out to the missionary kids on campus and help integrate them into the campus community life in a way that encourages them not only to learn from the community, but also to use their unique perspective, their abilities and their past experiences to engage and benefit the community.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Lisa Morris
Student President: Bethany Stallings

Music Ensembles

The Department of Music offers a variety of ensembles that are open to all students, regardless of major. Each earns college credit, is led by a full-time faculty member, and provides great opportunities to build friendships, develop musical skills, and make wonderful memories. No audition is required for the following ensembles:

• Symphonic Band (MUS 135) rehearses Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 1:00-1:50pm.

• Jazz Band (MUS 100) rehearses Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm.

• Handbells (MUS 165) rehearses Mondays/Wednesdays from 4:00-4:50pm.

• Choral Union (MUS 108), a mixed vocal ensemble, rehearses Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1:40-2:55pm.

For more information regarding these groups, our auditioned ensembles, or private music instruction, please contact Dr. Christopher Mathews.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Christopher Mathews

Panhellenic Council - Photos

The Panhellenic Council is an organization designed to maintain sorority life and inter-sorority relations within the University; to further sound scholarship and intellectual accomplishment; and to cooperate with the University administration in the maintenance of high social standards. The council is composed of three delegates from each chapter of the sororities on campus.

The sorority members and pledges or new members are responsible for knowing the recruitment rules. The president of each sorority will be required to read these rules before the entire chapter. A copy shall be posted in each lodge. The formal fall recruitment rules will be presented to each female at the Panhellenic Open Party; it is also available from the Office of Student Leadership Development.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Karen Taylor
Student President: Chanel Watson

Phi Alpha

Phi Alpha, National Honor Society for Social Work Students, Eta Phi Chapter, fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Social Work majors with an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.6 in social work courses are invited to become members. Students become eligible for membership at the end of their Junior year in the Social Work Program.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mary Anne Poe
Student President: None

Phi Alpha Theta - Photos

The Delta Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, an International Honor Society in History, was founded in 1953 making it the 119th chapter in the society and the first in the state of Tennessee. Students who have had twelve semester hours of history and who have a minimum GPA of 3.1 in history and 3.0 in two-thirds of the remainder of their work are eligible.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Stephen Carls
Student President: Noah Arnold

Phi Beta Lambda

Phi Beta Lambda, the national honorary business fraternity, is open to those students interested in careers in business and having a grade point average of 2.0 or above. The goals of the organization are to promote the free enterprise system on which the American economic system is based and to create a better understanding of the business world. The fraternity strives to develop better leadership qualities among its members in order to ensure greater success in their future of business.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Luanne Powell
Student President: Jonathan Moore

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Members: Men
Founded: New England Conservatory in Boston, 1898
Colors: Red, Black, & Gold
Publications: The Sinfonian, The Red & Black
Open Motto: "Once a Sinfonian, Always a Sinfonian."

The primary purpose of this Fraternity shall be to encourage and actively promote the highest standards of creativity, performance, education, and research in music in America. Further purposes shall be to develop and encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater, to foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music, to develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, and to instill in all people an awareness of music's important role in the enrichment of the human spirit.

Eligibility shall be open to all male students, faculty, and staff members, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, or national origin in good standing with Union University.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Terry McRoberts
Student President: Charles Googe

Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association

Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association seeks to promote the continued academic excellence of Phi Theta Kappa members and to promote the growth of the Phi Theta Kappa alumni association at Union University.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Patricia Porter
Student President: Raina Shults

Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society

Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society elects outstanding juniors and seniors to membership on the basis of musicianship and scholarship.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Betty Bedsole
Student President: None

Psi Chi

Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to majors who have completed 3 semesters, including 9 semesters hours in PSY courses with a CUM GPA of 3.0 and PSY GPA of 3.5.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Joanne Stephenson
Student President: Brittany Hilderbrand

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 Alpha Epsilon - Photos

Members: Men
Founded: University of Alabama, 1856
Colors: Purple and Gold
Flower: Purple Violet
Publication: SAE Record

Tennessee Eta Chapter was installed in 1857 at Union University. This chapter is the fourth oldest chapter of the organization. SAE has the longest existence of any fraternal organization on Union’s campus. The expression of individuality is the most valuable characteristic of the brotherhood of SAE. The outstanding qualities of each of these individuals provide the force that unites the fraternity.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Robert Simpson
Student President: Tobey Griffin

Sigma Alpha Iota - Photos

Sigma Alpha Iota is an international professional music fraternity. Gamma Sigma Chapter is composed of women taking courses leading to a Bachelor of Music Degree or the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major or minor in music. Women who have completed at least one credit hour of music classes at Union may also join. Membership is based on excellence in scholarship and musical ability.

Members: Women
Founded: University School of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Colors: Crimson and White
Flower: Red rose
Publication: Pan Pipes

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Mindy Essary
Student President: Kristen Voorhies

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

Sigma Pi Sigma

Sigma Pi Sigma is the National Honor Society in Physics, open to students who have taken at least three courses applicable to a physics degree with a 3.0 GPA in those courses. Students must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Sigma Pi Sigma exists to honor scholarship in physics, represent physics to the public, encourage interest in physics and provide a fellowship for persons who have excelled in physics. Sigma Pi Sigma is the Honor component of the Society of Physics Students (SPS).

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. David Ward

Sigma Tau Delta

This national English honor society recognizes students who have realized accomplishments in either the English language or literature. The motto is “Sincerity, Truth, Design.” Union University’s chapter Theta Omicron was organized in 1979. Declared English majors and minors who have completed at least three semesters of university study and two university courses in literature with a B average are eligible for membership.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Roger Stanley
Student President: Lauren Smothers

Sigma Theta Tau

Nu Lambda is a chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. The vision of Sigma Theta Tau International is to create a global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service and learning to improve the health of the world’s people. Membership is open to baccalaureate students who have completed one-half of the upper division nursing curriculum, have achieved a 3.0 GPA, and rank in the top 35% of their class. Membership is open to graduate students who have achieved a 3.5 GPA or greater and completed 10 hours or more in graduate studies. After graduation students continue their membership in the society as alumni and members of the nursing discipline.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Sharon Evans
Germantown Faculty/Staff Advisor: Nancy Dayton

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

The Torch - Photos

The Torch is a student literary magazine published annually under the direction of an appointed student staff. Its contents are taken from the best student writing and art work of the year, which may be selected from among presentations in the normal course of class work and from those submitted directly to the Torch staff. Poems, sort stories, essays, and art work are welcomed.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Bobby Rogers
Student President: Lauren Smothers

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

Union Wrestling Club

The Union Wrestling Club seeks to instruct members in the proper techniques and rules of wrestling, to provide students an opportunity to engage in wrestling competition in a safe and organized environment, and to provide members with an opportunity for physical fitness and Christian fellowship.

Student President: Tim Call

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

Young Alums - Photos

Young Alums works closely with the Office of University Relations to plan annual milestone events for each class and to foster and grow school pride.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Gary Williams
Student President: John David Cressman & Julie Vaughan

Zeta Tau Alpha - Photos

Members: Women
Founded: Longwood College, 1898
Colors: Steel Gray and Turquoise Blue
Flower: White Violet
Publication: Themis
Open Motto: “Seek the Noblest”
Emblem: Five-pointed crown

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Peggy Donaldson
Student President: Lauren Medforth