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African Students Organization (ASO)
Contact: Tolulope Ajide
Phone: (504) 261-5944
Email: tyajide@uno.edu
Advisor: James Mokhiber
Purpose: To help ease transition of new international students. To showcase African culture, style, tradition,etc.
Meeting Time: Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm

Alpha Epsilon Delta – Premedical Honor Society
Contact: Arianne Gallaty
Phone: (504)810-0252
Email: agallaty@uno.edu
Advisor: Dr. Lura Williamson
Purpose: Alpha Epsilon Delta is the premedical national honor society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in preprofessional healthcare including medicine, dentistry, veterinary, and others.
Meeting Time: N/A

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Eta Eta Chapter
Contact: Breia Smith
Phone: N/A
Email: bre1908@yahoo.com
Advisor: Samantha Bazile
Purpose: To cultivate and encourage high ethical and moral standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to maintain progressive interest in college life, to study and alleviate problems concerning girls and women, and to be of service to all mankind.
Meeting Time: First and third Sundays of each month, 1pm, Library 407 (our meetings are closed to the public)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Contact: Marcus Ryan
Phone:
(931) 338-2120
Email: mdryan@uno.edu
Advisor: Leonard Williams
Purpose: The purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is to promote and to live the aims set out by our founders, which are: Manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all makind.
Meeting Time: Bi-weekly, on Sundays, in Kirschman Hall

Alpha Xi Delta
Contact: Stephanie Borger
Phone: (419) 733-7060
Email: sjborger@uno.edu
Advisor: Jennifer Trigueros
Purpose: To inspire women to realize their potential.  Alpha Xi Delta is a social sorority.
Meeting Time: Sundays, 7pm, KH209

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Contact: Zeke Falcon
Phone: (504) 812-4292
Email: dzfalcon@uno.edu
Advisor: Lucile Gallese
Purpose: To educate the UNO community about Civil Liberties and the ongoing fight to protect them.
Meeting Time: Thursdays at 8:00pm, Mimi’s in Marigny

American Marketing Association
Contact: Steven Waddell
Phone: (504) 481-4353
Email: skwaddel@uno.edu
Advisor: Russell Lacey
Purpose: Through AMA membership, the UNO Student Chapter will bring together a group of students interested in marketing.  The organization will offer experience, information, and exposure to the marketing community at large.
Meeting Time: Monthly, Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Contact: Jenni Schindler
Phone:
Email: jkschind@uno.edu
Advisor: Gianna Cothren
Purpose: To provide students with a preview of their futures as civil engineers. We hold monthly meetings, go on field trips, participate in conferences, provide community service, and introduce speakers of the civil engineering profession.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays/ Thursdays 2:00pm. Engineering Building

American Society of Mechanical Engineering
Contact: Glenn R. McCall Jr.
Phone: (504) 390-0895
Email: grmccall@uno.edu
Advisor: Melody Verges
Purpose: To provide students the opportunity to learn what different industries have to offer Mechanical Engineers.
Meeting Time: Tuesday, 12:30pm, Room 311, Engineering Building

Another Level
Contact: Tia Holland
Phone: (757) 814-7452
Email: tjhollan@uno.edu
Advisor: Nicole Chang
Purpose: To purpose of this organization is to provide a creative outlet for students and community members to mature through diverse forms of dance.
Meeting Time: To be determined.

Association of Computing Machinery
Contact: Olin Gallet
Phone: (830)776-4667
Email: odgallet@uno.edu
Advisor: Nauman Chaudhry
Purpose: To enhance skills in computer science by providing opportunities.
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 3:30pm, 3rd floor of Math Builidng

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Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM)
Contact: Beth Masters
Phone: (504) 289-7074
Email: dottimasters@aol.com
Advisor: Scott Whittenburg
Purpose: To reach, connect, and strengthen students, faculty, and staff to Jesus Christ and the Church.
Meeting Time: Monday nights, 6:30pm Privateer Place

Campus Cats
Contact: Kimberly Terrell
Phone: (504)280-5534
Email: kterrell@uno.edu
Advisor: Andrea Liebl
Purpose: To spray and neuter the stray cats on campus (and release them where they were found) in order to control they stray cat population on campus.  Cats are trapped humanely, brought to local veterinarian, and returned to campus after recovery.
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 5pm: Computer Center, rm205

Campus Crusade for Christ
Contact: Adam Hogan
Phone: (256)426-9778
Email: alhogan@uno.edu
Advisor: Juliana Starr
Purpose: To bring student together to worship God and to help each other each day in their walk with the Lord.
Meeting Time: 4pm at the UC

Campus Freethought Alliance (CFA)
Contact: Jonathan Kayne
Phone: (504) 610-8037
Email: cfa@uno.edu
Advisor: Clarence Phillips
Purpose: To establish a positive social environment for UNO students who are rationalist, atheists, agnostics, humanists, or skeptics.  To enrich UNO campus life by sponsoring educational events and fostering student dialogue on matters of faith, science, and reason.  To engage UNO students in issues of national and international import surrounding freedom of conscience and secular education
Website at http://www.unocfa.20m.com
Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 5:00pm

Chakra Indian Student Association
Contact: Subramanya Pingali 
Phone: (504) 231-6066
Email: srkiran1@gmail.com
Advisor: Tarun Mukherjee
Purpose: To work towards propagating culture, traditions, and arts of India in the United States of America.  To enable students, faculty, and staff members (of Indian origin and non-Indian folks) to enjoy and be a part of our rich and colorful heritage.
Meeting Time: N/A

Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Contact: Jiajun Chen
Phone: (504)638-4445
Email: jchen2@uno.edu
Advisor: Linxiong Li
Purpose: Service to Chinese community in UNO
Meeting Time: Every month, first Saturday, 5:00pm in front of Library

Circle K International
Contact: Alisha Morris
Phone: (504)495-3903
Email: ammorris@uno.edu
Advisor: N/A
Purpose: Service, fellowship, leadership, provide community service to those who need it.
Meeting Time: Every Tuesday at 2pm in Kirschman Hall 219

College of Business Executive Council
Contact: Nira Kohli
Phone: (504) 280-7445
Email: sgvicepres@uno.edu
Advisor: Peggy Gaffney
Purpose: Provide a knowledge base to foster students in the College of Business.  Also serve as a Liaison between College of Business and its students.  We promote communication and teamwork.
Meeting Time: One Tuesday a month, 12:20pm, CBEC Room KH325

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Contact: Terreca Taylor
Phone:
(225) 803-3342
Email: tjtaylo04@uno.edu
Advisor: Burnell Offord
Purpose: A sisterhood of college women committed to public service.
Meeting Time: First Sunday of Every Month; 6pm; On-Campus (Business Building)

Delta Zeta
Contact: Patricia Bordelon
Phone: (504)710-4720
Email: patricia.bordelon@gmail.com
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: As outlined in the constitution.
Meeting Time: Sunday 6pm

Dinner Ready is Improv
Contact: Ryan Bruce
Phone: (504) 312-8592
Email: rpbruce@uno.edu
Advisor: Kevin Griffith
Purpose: To provide entertainment to the student population and encourage the development of theatrical improvisation as a skill.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4-5pm, Green Room of Performing Arts Center.  Monthly Show.

Disney College Program Alumni Association
Contact: Jessie Nunes
Phone: (504)400-7684
Email: jnunes@uno.edu
Advisor:
Purpose: To stay in touch with people who have successfully completed the program, to share expenses, and to open opportunities for networking, and opportunities for the future.
Meeting Time: To be announced via e-mail.

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Engineers Without Borders
Contact: José Suárez
Phone: (785) 787-5442
Email: jesuarez@uno.edu
Advisor: Norm Whitley
Purpose: To partner with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally friendly and economically sustainable engineering projects.
Meeting Time:   Bi-weekly, Mondays 9:30am EN415

Finance and Economics Association
Contact: Justin Bourgeois
Phone: (985) 804-6821
Email: jabourg1@uno.edu
Advisor: W.J. Lane
Purpose: To bring educational speakers with specific jobs and majors.
Meeting Time: Kirschman Hall RM209.  Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 2:00pm

Friends of Golden Key
Contact: Connie Atkinson
Phone: N/A
Email: catkinso@uno.edu
Advisor: Connie Atkinson
Purpose: This group will coincide with Golden Key International Honor Society on campus to allow Freshmen and Sophomores to be part of our service and learning projects before they are eligible for National membership.
Meeting Time: Thursdays 3:30pm, the 2nd Thursday of each month

Gamma Theta Upsilon International Honor Society, Zeta Lambda Chapter
Contact: Juana Ibanez
Phone: (504)280-6295
Email: jibanez@uno.edu
Advisor: Juana Ibanez
Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to further professional interests in Geography and strengthen student and professional training through academic experiences in addition to those of the classroom and laboratory.
Meeting Time: 4th Monday of the Month, 3:30pm, LA 156

Golden Key International Honour Society
Contact: Amy Harmeyer
Phone: (504) 452-5626
Email: alharmey@uno.edu
Advisor: Connie Atkinson
Purpose: To provide career, service, and graduate school opportunities.
Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of month, on campus

Greek Council
Contact: Eric Gallatin
Phone: (504) 432-1420
Email: egallati@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: Build community within the entire Greek system.  Plan and promote Greek sponsored service projects.  Provide educational programming opportunities for both the Greek community and the university community.  Promote positive Greek public relations both within and outside the university.  Create and maintain cooperation and coordinate inter-Greek affairs among fraternities and sororities.  Act as a liaison between member sororities and fraternities.  Regulate member fraternities and sororities in a self-governing format.
Meeting Time: By call of the co-chairs

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Hospitality Education and Networking Association
Contact: Marvin Stewart
Phone: (504) 628-5018
Email: mlstewar@uno.edu
Advisor: Kim Williams
Purpose: HENA is open to all persons who spend a significant amount of time in the sales, marketing, management, educational, or planning disciplines within the hospitality industry.  Membership may also be held by a student who is interested in promoting, producing, or delivering support services to the travel, tourism, or convention and meeting industries.  The annual HENA convention combines networking and education in a relaxed atmosphere.  Also, the Annual Supplier Showcase event exposes students to current trends in goods and services in the industry.
Meeting Time: To be decided

Hospitality Financial and Technical Professional (HFTP)
Contact: Chris Newman
Phone: (504) 251-0134
Email: cmnewman@uno.edu
Advisor: Kisang Ryu
Purpose: Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is for those students interested in the accounting aspects of hospitality and will assist you in developing strong ties with hospitality industry professionals in the accounting field.  HFTP strives to continually educate members regarding accounting opportunities within the hospitality industry through participation in industry meetings and industry sponsored events both locally and throughout the region.  The UNO chapter is the student chapter of the New Orleans professional chapter of HFTP.  Members are actively involved with the parent chapter through a mentor program and participate in joint functions with professionals.  Student members are eligible for the HFTP-Terri Rubin Bartello Scholarship.
Meeting Time: Varies

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Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Student Association (HRTSA)
Contact: Christopher Newman
Phone: (504) 251-0134
Email: cmnewman@uno.edu
Advisor: Dr. Yvette Green
Purpose: It is the mission of this organization to serve the needs of the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Administration (HRT), through a central activities organization.  It will ensure the promotion and advancement of the School of HRT both on and off campus.  The association will provide a set of standards and procedures to ensure continuity and communication between HRT student organizations.
Meeting Time: Varies

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Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Contact: Brandon Fouts
Phone: (504) 913-9177
Email: bfouts@uno.edu
Advisor: Dimitrios Charalampidis
Purpose: To stay current in industry advancement for Electrical Engineers and promote involvement for students majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Meeting Time: Wednesday at 2pm RM708

Interfraternity Council
Contact: Eric Gallatin
Phone: (504) 432-1420
Email: egallati@uno.edu
Advisor: Liz Schafer
Purpose: Defined in the constitution.
Meeting Time: Thursday, 2pm BA259

International Student Organization
Contact: Maria Reyes
Phone: (504)296-1716
Email: mreyes@uno.edu
Advisor: Suad Esmail
Purpose: To serve the international student community and be a cultural liaison to the local students
Meeting Time: TBA

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Contact: Tolliver Washington
Phone: (225) 288-5568
Email: tdwashin@uno.edu
Advisor: Norman D. Jones
Purpose: To unite collegemen of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond of Fraternity; to encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor; to promote the spiritual, social, intellectual, and moral welfare of its members; to assist the aims and purposes of colleges and universes; and to inspire service in the publics interest.
Meeting Time: 3rd week of month

Kappa Delta Epsilon
Contact: Janet Uribe
Phone: (985) 640-6050
Email: jmuribe@uno.edu
Advisor: Andrew Talmadge
Purpose: To undertake services of education to the campus and to the community.
Meeting Time: Approximately every 2nd or 3rd week of every month: 7:00pm

Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Contact: Kraig Prinz
Phone: (504) 427-7515
Email: kprinz@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: Social organization to help build leaders of men.
Meeting Time: Friday 6:00pm at Kirschman Hall

Kingdom Women on Campus (KWOC)
Contact: Gladys Tuckev
Phone: (504) 280-7285
Email: gtuckev@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Blankenship
Purpose: To share spiritual truths as they apply to our everyday lives.  To build each other up with the “words of wisdom” from the Holy Bible.  To participate in “goodworks” in the city of New Orleans.
Meeting Time: Library RM201 – Wednesdays, twice a month 12:30pm-2:00pm

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Lakefront Players
Contact: Ryan Bruce
Phone: (504) 312-8592
Email: rpbruce@uno.edu 
Advisor: David Hoover
Purpose:  To supplement the theater program and provide theater-related and social events.
Meeting Time: Twice a month.  Thursdays at 2:30pm LAB Theater of Performing Arts Center

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Contact: Cody M. Comfort
Phone: (504)931-7699
Email: lambdachialpha@uno.edu
Advisor: Marco A. Perez
Purpose: The mission of Lambda Chi Alpha is to offer the best fraternal experience, focusing on personal character development through leadership, scholarship, community service, and positive social experiences.
Meeting Time: Sundays 8:30-10:30pm, KH214   (subject to change)

Latin American Students Organization (LASA)
Contact: Flor Espinoza
Phone: (504)432-9914
Email: fespinoz@uno.edu
Advisor: Elaine Brooks
Purpose: LASA was created as a means of bringing the large community of UNO students from Latin America and our purpose is to provide a strong voice for them at UNO and educate and inform others about Latin America, its culture, history, and people.
Meeting Time: Fridays, 3:00pm, Kirschman Hall 137

Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA)
Contact: Alejandra Sanchez
Phone: (504) 352-7429
Email: alejandrasanchez_1234@yahoo.com
Advisor: Dr. Yvette Green
Purpose: To promote the professional development of its membership through lectures, seminars, guest speakers, community service, and an active participation in the hospitality industry.  Activities include: exhibiting at the LRA Expo in New Orleans; participating in activities in the industry such as food shows, golf tournaments, and touring local restaurants monthly cuisine, distinctive culture, and warm Southern hospitality.  Broaden your perspective, indulge in our city’s unique culinary gems, and serve up a better future by joining the UNO Student Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association. 
Meeting Time: Varies

Louisiana Technology Council Student Chapter
Contact: Hing Wong
Phone: (504) 975-8530
Email: hcwong@uno.edu
Advisor: Sathiadev Mahesh
Purpose: Our mission is to introduce interested UNO students to local and career opportunities in various technology fields.
Meeting Time: Determined each semester based on member schedule.

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Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
Contact: Katie Howard
Phone: (985) 264-2185
Email: kehoward@uno.edu
Advisor: Bridget Bordelon
Purpose: Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest association of meeting professionals.  The purpose of the UNO Student Chapter - Gulf States Region is to serve the diverse needs of its members by providing educational development and leadership opportunities, cultivating business relationships, supporting industry partnerships and demonstrating commitment to excellence in the meetings industry.
Meeting Time: TBD

Mu Alpha Rho Epsilon (MARE)
Contact: Frank Strachan IV
Phone: (504) 472-1001
Email: fdstrach@uno.edu
Advisor: Lothar Birk
Purpose: To recognize the academic achievement of seniors and juniors.
Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of every month at noon in EN209

Muslim Students’ Association
Contact: Mohammad Hamdan
Phone: (504)606-7545
Email: mahamdan@uno.edu
Advisor: Rasheed Azzam
Purpose: To create a sense of Islam among the UNO community by increasing people’s knowledge, and to develop a first hand experience with Islam and the Islamic culture.
Meeting Time: TBA

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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Contact: Nicole Chang
Phone: (443) 220-1580
Email: nchang@uno.edu
Advisor: Nicole Chang
Purpose: Our purpose is to educate the masses- to bring our message to the students of UNO and the community. We want to inform everyone on the problems affecting minorities on this campus and community, with the goal of improving the status of all people.
Meeting Time: Monday at 5pm

National Pan Hellenic Council
Contact: Darren Jasper, Jr.
Phone: (504) 508-0422
Email: dmjasper@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: Overa`ll council of sorority and fraternity organization under the NPHC umbrella.
Meeting Time: Every other Thursday of the month at 2:30pm in KH228

National Society of Black Engineers
Contact: Keith Ellsworth II
Phone: (504) 454-1474
Email: kgellswo@uno.edu
Advisor: Carsie Hall III
Purpose: To increase the number of culturally black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Meeting Time: Thursday, 2pm EN309

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
Contact: Samuel Carmant
Phone: (504)810-0272
Email: sdcarman@uno.edu
Advisor: Harsha Chacko
Purpose: A networking organization for students interested in the hospitality industry.
Meeting Time: Usually every two weeks in the business building.

New Orleans Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology (NOSCB)
Contact: Scott Eustis
Phone: (504) 237-0323
Email: seustis@uno.edu
Advisor: Nicola Anthony
Purpose: Encourage an interdisciplinary approach to biological conservation, promote development of skills needed by professionals, and promote awareness and involvement in global conservation.
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesdays, 5pm BIO100 (other dates and times as needed)

New Orleans Table Tennis Association (NOTTA)
Contact: Spencer Abadie
Phone: (985) 768-2434
Email: sjabadie@uno.edu
Advisor: Rapri Soharu
Purpose: To allow students and faculty/staff members to play table tennis as a competitive game.  In addition to explore the scopes of the player to play in NCTTA and USATT tournament.
Meeting Time: September 17, 2007, 5pm, UNO Recreation Center

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Contact: Paul Gordon
Phone: (917) 822-4268
Email: paul_a_gordon86@yahoo.com
Advisor: Lather McClain
Purpose: To serve and uplift our school and community through teamwork and organized ideas.
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of every month


Panhellenic Association
Contact: Stephanie Keller
Phone: (504) 473-5756
Email: sckeller@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: The purpose of this Panhellenic Association shall be to maintain a high plane of Fraternity life and inter-fraternity relations within our University and in doing so to:

  • Cooperate with the University administration in the maintenance of high scholastic and social standards.
  • Be a forum for the discussion of questions of interest in the University and fraternity world.
  • Compile rules governing recruitment, new members, initiation, and all activities involved in fraternity life on this campus.

Meeting Time: Mondays at 2pm in BA237

Phi Alpha Delta
Contact: Shujurat Adamoh-Faniyan
Phone: (202) 270-2467
Email: stadamoh@uno.edu
Advisor: Chrissie Herrera
Purpose: The pupose of this Fraternity shall be to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.
Meeting Time: Monday, 4:00pm, Privateer Place Club House

Phi Beta Delta – Beta Lambda Chapter
Contact: Dr. Irene Ziegler
Phone: (504) 280-7318
Email: pbd@uno.edu
Advisor: Dr. Frankie Kelly
Purpose: To recognize the scholarly achievements of U.S. and international students and scholars who are involved in international activities.  To serve as a vehicle for the development of academic-based international programming.  To provide networks of faculty, staff, and students involved in international endeavors.  To extend this network to thousands of members in chapters around the world.
Meeting Time: TBA

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Contact: Jamaal Fortner
Phone: (985) 859-7697
Email: jfortner@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: To promote brotherhood, scholarship, and community.
Meeting Time: Wednesdays at 8pm

Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity
Contact: Joe Esposito
Phone: (832) 721-3006
Email: drswart@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: To promote brotherhood, social, intellectual, and spiritual advancement for young men in college.
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 3pm, in Kirschman Hall

Pi Gamma Mu
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Advisor: James D. Lowry
Purpose: The purpose of Pi Gamma Mu is to encourage the study of social sciences among undergraduate, 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.
Meeting Time: To be determined once the first initiation is held

Pi Tau Sigma
Contact: Laura Montelepre
Phone: N/A
Email: lemontel@uno.edu
Advisor: Paul Schilling
Purpose: Honor Society
Meeting Time: Once every two months in Engineering Building.

Pre-Dental Society
Contact: Jessica Tingstrom
Phone: (504)884-7164
Email: jtingstr@uno.edu
Advisor: Dr. Lura Williamson
Purpose: To improve the understanding and appreciation of the field of dentistry and to provide guidance for the application process into dental school.
Meeting Time: Varies

Professional Convention Management Association
Contact: Kimberly Oncale
Phone: (504)628-8810
Email: koncale@uno.edu
Advisor: David Pearlman
Purpose: Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is an organization that focuses on all sectors of the convention and meting industry.  The UNO Student chapter of PCMA offers student members a great opportunity to become familiar with every aspect of the industry, make friends with similar interests, and have amazing networking opportunities.  Members are also eligible for several scholarships, as well as a chance to attend the annual PCMA meeting.  Finally, the UNO Student chapter of PCMA works with the local Gulf States chapter of PCMA to help open doors for future job opportunities.
Meeting Time: Varies

Progressive Black Student Union
Contact: Dominique A. Lucien
Phone: (504) 296-2934
Email: dalucien@uno.edu
Advisor: LaJana Paige
Purpose:
Meeting Time: Tuesdays at 11:30am in BA212

Psi Chi
Contact: Nikole Dominique
Phone: (504)722-2985
Email: nldomini@uno.edu
Advisor: Monica Marsee
Purpose: Psi Chi is a national honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. (www.psichi.org)
Meeting Time: TBD/Contact nldomini@uno.edu for more details about meetings

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Rainbow Alliance
Contact: Jon Detrant
Phone: (504) 858-8238
Email:jdetrant@uno.edu
Advisor: Pam Rault
Purpose: To promote tolerance and understanding among the gay community.
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 4:00pm

The Rock
Contact: Carl Giffin
Phone: (504)214-3778
Email: cjgiffin@uno.edu
Advisor: Angela Dolese
Purpose: To help Catholics grow in faith through Mass, discussions, and other activities.
Meeting Time: Mass Monday-Wednesday at 12:00pm on the Newman Center

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Sigma Gamma Rho Society, Inc.
Contact: LaShawn Cheatham
Phone: (504)864-3216
Email: lkcheath@uno.edu
Advisor: Shantrella Baptiste
Purpose: Sigma Gamma Rho’s aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community.  Public service, leadership development, and education of youth are the hallmarks of the organization’s programs and activities.
Meeting Time: Twice a week in the afternoons on campus

Sigma Iota Epsilon
Contact: Rachel Husser
Phone: (504)239-3740
Email: rdhusser@uno.edu
Advisor: Sandra Hartman
Purpose: To encourage and recognize scholastic excellence and to promote cooperation between the academic and practical aspects of management.
Meeting Time: N/A

Sigma Kappa
Contact: Brittany Bates
Phone:
(504)208-8217
Email: babates@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: The purpose of Sigma Kappa is to provide women lifelong friendship, opportunities, and support for social, intellectual, and spiritual development by bringing women together to positively impact our communities.  Membership is by invitation only.
Meeting Time: Every Sunday on campus

Sister Defining Sisters
Contact: Elizabeth Blankenship
Phone: (504)280-7285
Email: elanken@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Blankenship
Purpose: A discussion and support group for women of African descent.  The intent of the organization is to address issues relevant to the unique experiences of African women through facilitated dialogue and positive activities.  The group will be dedicated to the mental, physical, and spiritual growth of black women.  SDS seeks to develop and sponsor African-centered activities on campus and in the community.
Meeting Time: Altering Tuesdays, 2pm Library 201 (1st and 3rd Tuesday)

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Contact: Jesse Adams
Phone: (504)650-4087
Email: jaadams@uno.edu
Advisor: Gianna Cothren
Purpose: The purpose of this club is to provide an academic as well as social organization that encourages the knowledge of military engineering projects that prepare for an overcome natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism, and improve security both at home and abroad.
Meeting Time: To be scheduled during Fall and Spring Semester.

Society for Earth and Environmental Sciences
Contact: Robin Gruenfeld
Phone: (504) 280-6325
Email: sees@uno.edu
Advisor: Mark Kulp
Purpose: To contribute to the greater good of the Earth and Environmental Sciences through knowledge, academic welfare, community involvement and awareness.
Meeting Time: Last Thursday of every month 2:00pm, EES RM1064

Society of Physics Students
Contact: Donald Swart
Phone: (504)473-9219
Email: drswart@uno.edu
Advisor: O.F. Griffith
Purpose: Encourage and assist students involved in physics; stimulate interest in advanced study of physics; and promote public interest in physics.
Meeting Time: Every other Thursday at 12:30pm beginning August 30th, Science Building 2100

Soka Gakkai International
Contact: Shawn Lewis
Phone: (504) 232-5596
Email: sylewis@uno.edu
Advisor: Lucille Gallese
Purpose:
Meeting Time: TBA

Stars and Squares
Contact: Jiarra Jackson
Phone: (504) 638-0891
Email: jrjacks1@uno.edu
Advisor: Keith Chaney, Jr.
Purpose: To provide service to the UNO community through service and social projects.
Meeting Time: Will be announced to members at least 48 hours before they take place

Student Academic Support Organization
Contact: De’Osher West
Phone: (504)280-6571
Email: ddwest@uno.edu
Advisor: Nora Chapuis
Purpose: To offer supportive service activities that provide a climate conducive to academic success.
Meeting Time: TBA

Student Activities Council
Contact: Justin Cottrell
Phone: (337) 257-9929
Email: jcottrel@Uno.edu
Advisor: Samantha Bazile
Purpose: Provide activities for students.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, BA 215 2:00pm

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Contact: Shawn Becnel
Phone: (504) 236-9290
Email: sjbecnel@uno.edu
Advisor: Gregory Hebert
Purpose:
Meeting Time: Tuesday/Thursday 12:30pm to 1:30pm bi-monthly

Student Government
Contact: Brett Hornsby
Phone: (504) 231-4104
Email: sgsecofstate@uno.edu
Advisor: Pam Rault
Purpose: Ensuring the quality of life for students at UNO is the best they will have experienced throughout all of their collegiate experience.  Making a difference and voicing student concerns here at UNO.
Meeting Time: 4:30pm every Thursday, BA217

Students for Ron Paul
Contact: Christopher Bradford
Phone: (504)577-0404
Email: cbradfor@uno.edu
Advisor: Sondra Venable
Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to spread the message of Congressman Ron Paul in hopes for his presidency of the United States.
Meeting Time: 7pm, Wednesdays at Earl K. Long Library

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Taiwanese Student Association
Contact: Chien Tsao
Phone: (504)390-4197
Email: jacktsao_@hotmail.com
Advisor: Peihwang Wei
Purpose: Assist new Taiwanese students to adjust their new life at the University of New Orleans.
Meeting Time: May 18, 2007.  Kenner, Louisiana

Tau Beta Pi
Contact: M. Noelia Granja
Phone: (504)-621-6648
Email: mgranja@uno.edu
Advisor: Norma Mattei
Purpose: Honor Society: Comradeship with like- mind and service to community and general engineering body.
Meeting Time: Varies

Tau Kappa Epsilon
Contact: Anthony Robino
Phone: (504)338-5625
Email: amrobino@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: To better the individual through social and service projects.
Meeting Time: Sundays 6pm Kirschman Hall 214

Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society (Beta Beta Beta)
Contact: Chris Bernados
Phone: (504) 258-2241
Email: cdbernad@uno.edu
Advisor: Dr. Wendy Schluchter
Purpose: To promote research in the biological sciences.
Meeting Time: N/A

TAG (Truth About Gender)
Contact: Walter Adams
Phone: (504)655-2477
Email: wordknights@yahoo.com
Advisor: Elizabeth Blankenship
Purpose: TAG’s overall objective is the active advocacy of gender rights, awareness, and support amongst transgenre, transsexual, polygender, bigender, third gender, agender, queergender, masculine, feminine, androgynous, transvestite, and other allies.  TAG will serve as a safe haven for said individuals and allow them to network with others so that they may gain the confidence needed to progress in the community as themselves.  TAG will also act as an active political group whose campaign will promote gender rights and the equality of everyone’s TAG works to end the discrimination of anyone for any reason, especially over gender in any aspect thereof.
Meeting Time: Cafeteria, Wed. at 4:30pm

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UNO Ambassadors
Contact: Mary Gomez
Phone: (504) 352-5779
Email: magomez@uno.edu
Advisor: Charlene Steele
Purpose: We are the meters and greeters of the University of New Orleans.  We strive to improve the relationship among faculty, alumni, and students.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 2:00pm  KH207

UNO Anthropology Club
Contact: Rebecca Barker
Phone:
(504)342-2640
Email:
barker.rebecca@gmail.com
Advisor: David Beriss
Purpose:
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 2:30pm Liberal Arts 256

UNO Blue Krewe
Contact: Brett Hornsby
Phone: (504)231-4104
Email: bhornsby@uno.edu
Advisor: Adam Stowe
Purpose: To enhance campus and student life while improving school spirit, to work towards the constant betterment of the University of New Orleans in any way possible, and to provide an enjoyable environment to every member.
Meeting Time: N/A

UNO College Republicans
Contact: David Huguenel
Phone: (225) 715-4308
Email: dhuguenel@gmail.com
Advisor:
Purpose: To promote and recruit college students and get students involved in politics.
Meeting Time: Wednesday at 3:30pm on campus

UNO Democrats
Contact: Brian Ray Cornelius
Phone: (504)615-4481
Email: brcornel@uno.edu
Advisor: N/A
Purpose: The UNO Democrats exist to assist the Louisiana Democratic Party and the College Democrats of Louisiana by organizing and mobilizing Democrats at UNO.  It is our mission to raise general awareness about Democratic Principles, support Democratic causes, and promote Democratic candidates for public office.
Meeting Time: N/A

UNO Filmmakers
Contact: Kevin Hughes
Phone: (225) 715-9087
Email: kthughes@uno.edu
Advisor: Hamp Overton
Purpose: UNO Filmmakers is an organization dedicated to fostering a spirit of community consisting of writers, actors, filmmakers and film enthusiasts.  Through the Department of Film, Theatre and Communication Arts, we provide access to professional filmmaking equipment and allow students hands-on experience in independent filmmaking that can carry on into academic and professional environments.
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Performing Arts Center RM313

UNO Geographic Society
Contact: Juana Ibanez
Phone: (504)280-6295
Email: jibanez@uno.edu
Advisor: Juana Ibanez
Purpose: To explore the New Orleans area.
Meeting Time: Thursdays, once/month, 2pm

UNO Greens Society
Contact:Traci Vehorn
Phone: (985)768-9950
Email: tvehorn@uno.edu
Advisor: Christine Day
Purpose: To serve the UNO community and the environment.  To raise awareness of the issues in our local, national, and international communities.
Meeting Time: Mondays at 3:30pm in LA courtyard

UNO Honors Council
Contact: Kaydian Vernon
Phone: (954)740-0639
Email: kvernon@uno.edu
Advisor: Noriko Ito
Purpose: Challenge academically astute students, form bond among members, and participate in community service projects.
Meeting Time: Monthly meetings, Thursdays 12:30pm-1:20pm

UNO Karate Club
Contact: Tim Leschke
Phone: (703) 717-2279
Email: tleschke@uno.edu
Advisor: Golden Richard
Purpose: Study and practice martial arts.
Meeting Time: Fridays, 6:00pm-7:30pm, student Recreation Center

UNO Mini-Baja
Contact: Glenn McCall
Phone: (504)390-0895
Email: grmccall@uno.edu
Advisor: Paul Herrington
Purpose: The purpose of the UNO mini-baja organization is to grant students the opportunity to apply engineering principles learned in the classroom to real world applications.
Meeting Time: Fridays at 4:00pm, RM105 in Engineering Building

UNO Sailing Club
Contact: Graham Gaussle
Phone: (443) 801-0342
Email: grahm@ganssle.com
Advisor: Richard Baker
Purpose: To provide an educational social environment for any willing student to learn maritime law and the rigors of sailboat racing.
Meeting Time: Southern Yacht Club, Tuesdays at 3:30 pm

UNO Soccer Club
Contact: Luis Saul Bueso
Phone: (954) 881-6952
Email: lsaulb@hotmail.com
Advisor: Jorge L. Franco
Purpose: To create a competitive soccer team that will represent UNO against other universities.
Meeting Time: N/A

UNO Society of Naval Architects and Marin Engineers
Contact: Jason Morris
Phone: (504)258-1413
Email: jmorris@uno.edu
Advisor: William Vorus
Purpose: SNAME’s charter or mission is to advance the art, science, and practice of Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and other marine-related professions. -National SNAME charter/mission
Meeting Time: Officer Meetings: Mondays 3:30pm,  SNAME Meetings: Wednesdays 12:30pm

The Official UNO Ultimate Frisbee Team
Contact: Brenden Dearie
Phone: (504)338-3188
Email: brendendearie@hotmail.com
Advisor: Derrick Deal
Purpose: Recreational
Meeting Time: Thursdays, 5pm: Computer Center, rm205

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Vietnamese American Student Association
Contact: Trang Nguyen
Phone: (504)610-5407
Email: tmnguye3@uno.edu
Advisor: Derrick Deal
Purpose: To incorporate community service, cultural awareness, and to have fun as a group.
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 2:00pm.  Officer Meeting, Wednesday evenings

Visual Arts League
Contact: Holis Hannan
Phone: (504) 913-0576
Email: hjhannan@uno.edu
Advisor: Lawrence Jenkens
Purpose: To provide an academic, social organization encouraging knowledge of all aspects of the field of Fine Arts and serving as a community of interest.
Meeting Time: Monday 1:00pm, Thursday 2:00pm, FA EI lab, TBA

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W.I.S.E.R.
Contact: Valerie Riley
Phone: (504)280-7285
Email: variley@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Blankenship
Purpose: To provide support to non-traditional women students as they seek education at UNO and seek solutions to the special challenges and circumstances surrounding them.
Meeting Time: Library RM201 2:00pm-3:00pm


Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Contact: Dominique A. Lucien
Phone: (504) 296-2934
Email: dalucien@uno.edu
Advisor: Elizabeth Schafer
Purpose: Zeta is a community conscious organization that is designed to uplift all parts of the community through our Z-HOPE programs.
Meeting Time: Sundays

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Contact: Samantha Sagona
Phone: (225) 938-5909
Email: slsagona@uno.edu
Advisor: Liz Schafer
Requirement:  Must be of female sex, full time student, enrolled at UNO, and have a minimum
GPA of 2.5.
Meeting Time: Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm

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