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 Beth Kelley

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: Jill Casey

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: Hannah Colbey

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: Keith Absher Student President: Will Gruenewald

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: Luke Pinion

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. Meetings are held monthly in Nursing Lab II.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Jill Webb Student President: Grace Fallin

BIOME - Photos Biologists in Observation of the Master’s Earth (BIOME) is designed to promote all areas of Biological Science to students on Union’s campus. This organization desires to provide assistance and direction to fellow students studying or interested in the field of Biology.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Andy Madison Student President: Ashley Hamilton

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. Recognizing the right offered by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to upholding of those rights by the Fourteenth Amendment, Section 1, Clause 2, the newspaper’s staff will print articles, stories, features, cartoons, editorials and photographs that will follow basic journalism guidelines and responsible journalism principles. Recognizing that the newspaper is an official publication of the University and, therefore, deals with a restricted reader group, the newspaper will seek to present an accurate image of the University, will be aware of the heritage and life values of the University, and will seek to work cooperatively within the framework while at the same time trying to follow responsible journalistic principles. An editorial board works closely with the advisor and oversees the publication. The newspaper is not subject to prior approval or censorship. 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: Kyle Kurlick

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: Judy Dorris Student President: Lyndsey Sparks

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. David Gushee

College Republicans College Republicans is composed of students who are interested in learning the role of political parties in the political process. Members share the Republican beliefs of individual responsibility, limited government, and the free enterprise system. College Republicans develop political and leadership skills in preparation for future public service.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Kenny Holt Student President: Natalie Treece

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

Common Ground Common Ground is a student-led organization that seeks to improve campus unity by chipping away social barriers, raising intercultural awareness, improving communication and taking the initiative on relevant issues relating to race, culture and society through publication, education and conversation.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Julie Glosson Student President: Alyssa Bantz

Debate Team

Faculty/Staff Advisor: 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: Ben Bailey

Friends of Ethics Friends of Ethics is a gathering place for students who are passionate about a vision of Christianity that is actively dedicated to advancing the kingdom of God here on earth. FOE also seeks to foster a lifelong love for ethics, moral issues and service as a means to motivate students to serve Christ.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Justin Barnard Student President: John Arnold

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

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 Student President: Tyler Whetstone

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 The Inter-Fraternity Council is an organization which maintains fraternity life and intra-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 rush rules. The president of the fraternity will be required to read these rules before the entire chapter. A copy shall be posted in the chapter room and is available from the Office of Student Services.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jason Castles Student President: Luke Burleson

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: Tyler Glodjo

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: Jasmine Huang

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: Sarah Ward Rhoda Student President: Heather Childers

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.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Nancy Cherry Germantown Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Rosetta Mayfield

Kappa Mu Epsilon - Group Photos Kappa Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics 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: Denise Baughman

Kappa Pi Zeta Gamma Chapter considers for membership those students who have completed twelve semester hours of art with a B average or above in those subjects. The purposes of this fraternity are to uphold the highest ideals of a liberal education; to provide a means whereby students with artistic commitment meet for the purpose of informal study and entertainment; to raise the standards of productive artistic work among the students; and to furnish the highest reward for conscientious effort in furthering the best interest in art.

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. Stephen Carls Student President: Jon Abernathy

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 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: Matthew Marshall

Mu Kappa This fellowship is a chapter of the Mu Kappa International and is open to all children of foreign missionaries. It is dedicated to the encouragement of missionary kids. All children of foreign missionaries are invited to meet with the group to share common concerns and experiences.

Student President: Bonnie Duffield

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 six delegates from each chapter of the sororities on campus. The sorority members and pledges are responsible for knowing the rush 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 rush rules will be presented to each female at the Freshman Orientation, and to interested upperclassmen and transfer students; it is also available from the Office of Student Services.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jason Castles Student President: Rindi Tennyson

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: Rachael Pressnell

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: Cory Taylor

Phi Sigma Tau The students of philosophy and similar disciplines join together for the purpose of further discussion and sharing of philosophical ideas. Phi Sigma Tau's essential purpose is to promote ties among the philosophy department and students in philosophy nationally.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Greg Thornbury

Pi Gamma Mu The primary objectives of Pi Gamma Mu are to encourage the study of the social sciences among undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members in colleges and universities throughout the world, and to recognize outstanding achievement through election to membership and the presentation of various awards for distinguished achievement.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Naomi Larsen

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

Pi Sigma Alpha Pi Sigma Alpha is a national political science honor society open to students who have a minimum of ten semester hours in political science courses (at least one of which at the 300 level or higher), a 3.0 average in their political science work, and in the top one-third of their class.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Sean Evans

ProLife ProChrist 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: Tyler Ervin

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: Becka Long

Psychology Club The Psychology Club is open to majors/minors who have completed at least 3 hours of Psychology with an overall GPA of 3.0. Its purpose is to provide information regarding graduate school and job opportunities; to provide information about and encourage the reading of current writings in the field; to encourage association among Psychology students that will strengthen the Department; and to promote scholastic achievement in Psychology.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Joanne Stephenson Student President: Crystal Marshall

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: Alison Ball

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: Mary Beth Johnson

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: Phillip Mitchell

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: Dianne Gatwood Student President: Amelia Lewis

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: Linn Stranak 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: Nellene Benhardus

Sigma Theta Tau Nu Lambda is a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. The purposes of this society are to: recognize superior achievement, recognize the development of leadership qualities, foster high professional standards, encourage creative work, and strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession. New membership is open to baccalaureate and masters students. Membership is open to BSN students who have completed one-half of the upper division nursing curriculum, achieved a 3.0 GPA, and rank in the top 35% of their class. Membership is open to MSN students who have achieved a 3.5 GPA or greater, has completed 10 hours or more in graduate studies. After graduation students continue their membership in the society as alumni.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Melanie Matthews

Sigma Zeta Sigma Zeta is a national honorary science fraternity for students who have completed fifteen semester hours in natural science and mathematics at Union University with a grade point average of at least 3.0 in these courses and who have a minimal 2.75 grade point average on all course work at Union University. Membership advantages include recognition for academic achievement by the Sigma Zeta Honor Award, participation in nationally recognized research projects, and interactions with students in the natural sciences and mathematics at other universities.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Elsie Smith Student President: NONE

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: Emily Watlington

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. Naomi Larsen Student President: Kristin Jennings

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: Lydia Marshall

Student Advertising Federation The Student AdFed is an on-campus advertising federation associated with the West Tennessee Advertising Federation.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Jonathan Gillette

Student Affiliates 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 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: Candace Cross

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: Robin Heeth

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: Gray Coyner

The Torch 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: Sarah Nadaskay

Theology and Apologetics Group The purpose of the Theology and Apologetics Group is to involve students in biblically-based discussions, to expand their knowledge of God and to help them form defenses for the truth of the Gospel. Furthermore, TAG desires to prepare students to be effective ministers.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Dr. Greg Thornbury

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 Tonight!, a half-hour television magazine aired on local stations as well as producing a syndicated game show and Union’s basketball games. The Society seeks to strengthen students’ contacts with professionals in the broadcasting industry.

Faculty/Staff Advisor: Steve Beverly Student President: Jonathan Huskey

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: Marielle Drikx

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 Untitled's purpose is to develop mentor relationships among the art students of Union University and to bring the art department into a more perceptible view on campus. To increase inter-campus relationships between the art departments of Union and nearby universities and institutions. To promote community service and campus involvement among students interested in visual arts.

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: Allie Campbell Student President: Devin Maddox

Youth Ministry Association The Youth Ministry Association exists to assist prospective youth leaders who desire to be involved in Youth Ministry to fulfill God’s purposes for their lives by supplying opportunities and encouragement to serve Christ in a way that is pleasing to Him.

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: Melinda Hearn Student President: Kacy Coble