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Student Organizations

Honoraries

Alpha Tau Alpha - The purpose of this organization is to promote the highest standards of agricultural education and a more intimate acquaintance and closer relationship with individuals who have chosen a major in agricultural education or extension education.

Gamma Sigma Delta - Agricultural honorary

Phi Upsilon Omicron - Phi U is the Family and Consumer Sciences National Honor Society. Several scholarships are offered each year to Phi U members in undergraduate and graduate programs of study.

Clubs, Fraternities, and Sororities

The Davis College Student Council - Organization that coordinates clubs’ activities throughout the college.

Agriculture & Resource Economics Club - Professional Club for students with an interest in Agriculture & Resource Economics

Alpha Gamma Rho - AGR is more than just one of those strictly social fraternities; it is also a professional fraternity. All members of AGR have related career interests. AGR is for young men pursuing any career related to the agriculture, food or fiber industries.

American Fisheries Society - The WVU Student Sub-Unit of the American Fisheries Society was formed in 2000. Their mission is to provide a professional forum for fisheries students and faculty members interested in fisheries pursuits. Prior to recognition by the parent chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), fisheries students were involved in the WVU Wildlife and Fisheries Club. The fisheries students became interested in different goals and pursuits than the wildlife group, which provided the impetus to form a recognized AFS subunit at WVU.

American Society of Interior Designers - ASID promotes professionalism in interior design services and products for the workplace and home. To keep up with the unique needs of its members, ASID has created the Design Specialty Network (DSN) program. Eight defined areas of interior design are featured on Network ASID, an on-line program featuring specialized information, news bullets, membership information, reports, publications, product options/availability and more.

Block & Bridle Club - This club’s purpose is to promote Animal Agriculture (or any phase of it) and to promote scholarship among its members.
Collegiate FFA FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Collegiate 4-H - Collegiate 4-H of West Virginia University is a service organization open to any WVU student. Throughout the year they offer a variety of social, service, and fundraising activities often joining with other university organizations to extend the fun.

Fashion Business Association - The FBA provides students in the textiles, apparel, and merchandising/design program at West Virginia University with the opportunity to experience many different aspects surrounding the field.

Forest Products Society - The student club for Wood Industries or other interested students. FPS is an international society of professionals in the wood products industry, government agencies, and universities. The student chapter constructs various woodworking projects for the benefit of the Division of Forestry and the Wood Industries program

Forestry Club - A social and professional organization pertaining to the Division of Forestry with yearly projects like the cruiser (forestry yearbook), and firewood sales.

Graduate Resource Economics Club GREC - is a club comprised of graduate students studying Agricultural and Resource Economics, the graduate component of the Agriculture & Resource Economics Club.

Graduate Student Association - Division of Forestry and Natural Resources

Graduate Student Organization - A professional gathering of the graduate students to assist them in their pursuits while in college.

Plant & Soil Science Club -The main club for the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences they hold yearly plant sales and sponsor educational lectures.
Recreation & Parks Society The club for the majors of Recreation, Parks and Tourism management. Plan and sponsor numerous outdoor recreational activities.

Sigma Alpha - Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. The sorority was founded in 1978 at the Ohio State University by five women who wanted an alternative to the social Greek sorority system. Since that time, Sigma Alpha has become a national organization consisting of more than 35 chapters.

Society of American Foresters - To advance the science, technology, education, and practice of professional forestry in America and to use the knowledge and skill of the profession to benefit society.

Student Dietetic Association - To acquaint students with all aspects of dietetics, provide sound nutritional information to the community, and stimulate sound nutritional practices among peers.

Student Society of Landscape Architects - The Professional Organization of the Landscape Architecture Program. They sponsor professional development programs, and sponsor a showcase of student projects at the end of each year.
Wildlife Society Student organization that is geared toward wildlife and Fisheries majors to assist their education with recreational and professional opportunities.
Woodsmen Club The student group that competes in timbersports competitions, a subsidiary of the Forestry Club.

Wildlife Society

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	Student Organizations Honoraries Alpha Tau Alpha - The purpose of this organization is to promote the highest standards of agricultural education and a more intimate acquaintance and closer relationship with individuals who have chosen a major in agricultural education or extension education. Gamma Sigma Delta - Agricultural honorary Phi Upsilon Omicron - Phi U is the Family and Consumer Sciences National Honor Society. Several scholarships are offered each year to Phi U members in undergraduate and graduate programs of study. *Clubs, Fraternities, and Sororities* The Davis College Student Council - Organization that coordinates clubs’ activities throughout the college. Agriculture & Resource Economics Club - Professional Club for students with an interest in Agriculture & Resource Economics Alpha Gamma Rho - AGR is more than just one of those strictly social fraternities; it is also a professional fraternity. All members of AGR have related career interests. AGR is for young men pursuing any career related to the agriculture, food or fiber industries. American Fisheries Society - The WVU Student Sub-Unit of the American Fisheries Society was formed in 2000. Their mission is to provide a professional forum for fisheries students and faculty members interested in fisheries pursuits. Prior to recognition by the parent chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), fisheries students were involved in the WVU Wildlife and Fisheries Club. The fisheries students became interested in different goals and pursuits than the wildlife group, which provided the impetus to form a recognized AFS subunit at WVU. American Society of Interior Designers - ASID promotes professionalism in interior design services and products for the workplace and home. To keep up with the unique needs of its members, ASID has created the Design Specialty Network (DSN) program. Eight defined areas of interior design are featured on Network ASID, an on-line program featuring specialized information, news bullets, membership information, reports, publications, product options/availability and more. Block & Bridle Club - This club’s purpose is to promote Animal Agriculture (or any phase of it) and to promote scholarship among its members. Collegiate FFA FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Collegiate 4-H - Collegiate 4-H of West Virginia University is a service organization open to any WVU student. Throughout the year they offer a variety of social, service, and fundraising activities often joining with other university organizations to extend the fun. Fashion Business Association - The FBA provides students in the textiles, apparel, and merchandising/design program at West Virginia University with the opportunity to experience many different aspects surrounding the field. Forest Products Society - The student club for Wood Industries or other interested students. FPS is an international society of professionals in the wood products industry, government agencies, and universities. The student chapter constructs various woodworking projects for the benefit of the Division of Forestry and the Wood Industries program Forestry Club - A social and professional organization pertaining to the Division of Forestry with yearly projects like the cruiser (forestry yearbook), and firewood sales. Graduate Resource Economics Club GREC - is a club comprised of graduate students studying Agricultural and Resource Economics, the graduate component of the Agriculture & Resource Economics Club. Graduate Student Association - Division of Forestry and Natural Resources Graduate Student Organization - A professional gathering of the graduate students to assist them in their pursuits while in college. Plant & Soil Science Club -The main club for the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences they hold yearly plant sales and sponsor educational lectures. Recreation & Parks Society The club for the majors of Recreation, Parks and Tourism management. Plan and sponsor numerous outdoor recreational activities. Sigma Alpha - Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. The sorority was founded in 1978 at the Ohio State University by five women who wanted an alternative to the social Greek sorority system. Since that time, Sigma Alpha has become a national organization consisting of more than 35 chapters. Society of American Foresters - To advance the science, technology, education, and practice of professional forestry in America and to use the knowledge and skill of the profession to benefit society. Student Dietetic Association - To acquaint students with all aspects of dietetics, provide sound nutritional information to the community, and stimulate sound nutritional practices among peers. Student Society of Landscape Architects - The Professional Organization of the Landscape Architecture Program. They sponsor professional development programs, and sponsor a showcase of student projects at the end of each year. Wildlife Society Student organization that is geared toward wildlife and Fisheries majors to assist their education with recreational and professional opportunities. Woodsmen Club The student group that competes in timbersports competitions, a subsidiary of the Forestry Club. Wildlife Society