CASNR Clubs and Organizations
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Participating in club and organizational activities enables students to build strong leadership skills while reinforcing classroom learning. Students not only excel in the classroom, but also in academic competitions and in campus, state, and national roles.
Ag Council
Purpose: Unite students in CASNR through membership of representatives from each club and organization in the College
Activities: Ag Fest, Homecoming Breakfast, Pig Roast, Ag Olympics, Ag Honors Banquet, monthly meetings, and assist with various College and campus events
Contact: Dr. Norm Hopper, 742-2808
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
Purpose: Stimulate interest in the profession of agricultural communications; to promote the interchange of ideas among students, faculty members, and other ACT chapters; establish professional contacts through the organization
Activities:National Critique and Contest, ACT National Convention, annual banquet, Mass Communication Appreciation Luncheon, Livestock Publication Council critique and contest, and guest speakers
Contact:Dr. Cindy Akers, 742-2816
Agricultural Economics Association
Purpose:Promote the economic components of agriculture
Activities:Bi-monthly meetings, trips to Southern & National Conventions, fall and spring socials, intramural softball team, annual fertilizer sale, spring trip, annual hotdog supper, annual steak fry and student recruitment activities
Contact:Dr. David Willis, 742-0277
Agronomy Club
Purpose:Provide activities to develop professional skills, learn the latest advancements in the crop and soil sciences, biotechnology, and agronomic industrial sectors
Activities:National convention-student activities subdivision of the American Society of Agronomy, "Take a Kid to the Game", student speech competitions, Texas ASA state meetings, annual agronomy club banquet, canned food drive, selling agronomy hats, Southern Region meeting
Contact:Dr. Cary Green and Dr. Peter Dotray, 742-2808
Alpha Gamma Rho
Purpose:Unite agricultural majors in a fraternal brotherhood
Activities:Intramural sports, social and business activities
Contact:Dr. John Blanton, 742-2805 x233
American Society of Landscape Architects
Purpose:Advance students' education and skills in the art of landscape architecture and encourage participation in the affairs of the national organization, the local chapter
Activities:Monthly meetings, fall and spring socials, national and state conferences, office visits, design competitions, LABash (the national conference for ASLA Student Chapters)
Contact:Dr. Lou Mills, 742-2858
Block and Bridle
Purpose:Promote agriculture and provide a better understanding of the diversified livestock industry around West Texas and the world
Activities:Livestock Day, Little International Showmanship Contest, Animal Science Banquet, and Academic Quadrathlon
Contact:Dr. Chance Brooks, 742-2805 x230
Collegiate FFA
Purpose:Promote fellowship among agricultural students, encourage close relations with agricultural agencies and establish high standards for individuals entering the field
Activities:Barrow Sale, intramural sports, fall BBQ, Professor Appreciation Breakfast, Spring Awards Banquet
Contact:Dr. Steve Fraze, 742-2816
Collegiate 4-H
Purpose:Participate in service and educational programs for the University and area 4-H clubs, serve as a liaison between the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas 4-H, and Texas Tech
Activities:Conduct leadership workshops, support local 4-H programs, attend regional and national conferences, represent club at State 4-H Roundup and participate in community service projects
Contact:Dr. Chad Davis, 742-2816
Dr. Brock’s Pre-Vet Society
Purpose:Promote pre-veterinary medicine and fellowship among pre-vet students
Activities:Local service and educational projects and participation in state and national pre-vet society meetings
Contact:Dr. Kevin Pond, 742-2805 x223
Donald Ashdown Entomology Club
Purpose:Promote interest in entomology
Activities:Special speakers, picnics, and departmental service
Contact:Dr. Harlan Thorvilson, 742-2828
FarmHouse Fraternity
Purpose:An agricultural-based fraternity dedicated to building men in all areas: intellectually, physically, socially, morally and spiritually
Activities:Texas Tech Interfraternity Council, Mid-American Interfraternity Council, Habitat for Humanity, National Agronomy Association, Student Senate, Second Harvest
Contact:President—Chris Gellner, 438-5842
Food Science Club
Purpose:Unite and educate students who have a common interest in the food industry and related fields
Activities:Cheese manufacture and sales, pizza party, end of semester bash, IFT College Bowl, Suppliers Night, guest speakers and professional and trade meetings, career development activities, and providing community service
Contact:Dr. Leslie Thompson, 742-2805 x224
Horticulture Society
Purpose:Promote the discipline of horticulture
Activities:Attend professional meetings, public and social events, fundraisers, guest speakers, and scholarship awards
Contact:Dr. Ellen Peffley, 742-2637
Meat Science Association
Purpose:Support the meat judging teams and promote the meat science and muscle biology programs at Texas Tech
Activities:Host meals for Cargill Meat Solutions Judging Contest, cater university and other public activities, semester field trips, host meats contests at San Antonio and Area FFA
Contact:Dr. Mark Miller, 742-2805 x231
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Purpose:Support endeavors that will foster and promote the agricultural sciences among ethnic minority students
Activities:Promote leadership development in students, career and academic counseling, and keep students abreast of state, national, and international trends in the agricultural sciences and related fields
Contact:Dr. Carlos Villalobos, 742-2842
Tech Collegiate Horsemen’s Association
Purpose:Support all equine related clubs, teams, and activities at Texas Tech
Activities:ACHA National Convention, fundraisers, riding clinics, horse shows
Contact:Kris Wilson, 742-2805 x 236
Range, Wildlife, and Fisheries Club
Purpose:Promote the involvement and professional development of students interested in range, wildlife, and fisheries management
Activities:Featured speakers, community service, social activities, Buck Hunt
Contact:Dr. Mark Wallace, 742-2841
Sigma Alpha-Professional Agricultural Sorority
Purpose:A professional sorority dedicated to promoting women in all facets of agriculture
Activities:Fall and spring formals, fall and spring retreats, barn dance, Christmas caroling for Lubbock State School, Ronald McDonald House volunteers, various fund-raisers throughout the year, mixers, national convention in fall
Contact:Sandy Gellner, 742-2805 x221
Tech Rodeo Association
Purpose:Unite students with an interest in rodeo
Activities:The club produces the largest intercollegiate rodeo in the United States during the fall semester, booth, and dance during Cowboy Symposium (September), annual fundraisers
Contact:Chris Guay, 742-2805 x 256
Techsan Collegiate Cattlewomen’s Association
Purpose:An organization comprised of graduates and undergraduates committed to promote of the beef industry and the development of networks
Activities:Professional, service and educational activities, and participate in state and national events
Contact:Dr. Reed Richardson, 742-2825
Tech Turf
Purpose:Promote and advance the turfgrass management profession; exchange information and ideas between students and professionals about career direction and credentials needed
Activities:Compete in the Turf Bowl at the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America meeting and tradeshow each year; host the Tech Turf Classic; professional speakers
Contact:Dr. Michael Maurer, 742-2854 x2