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Student Organizations

For more information on Student Organizations e-mail studentorgs@unca.edu

Active Students for a Healthy Environment (ASHE)

Active Students for a Healthy Environment (A.S.H.E.) is UNC Asheville’s oldest student environmental organization. Formerly known as the “ecology club”, we focus on raising environmental awareness, leadership development, and initiating proactive, progressive action to make positive sustainable changes in our environment. We are involved with and often help organize a wide range of campus and community events having to do with conservation, political action, and celebration of our environment and our role as stewards. We help students to think globally while acting locally. Ashe can be reached by e-mail through ashe@unca.edu.

Alliance

Alliance is the UNC Asheville student organization dedicated to individuals at the university that identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersexed, and Straight Allies. Alliance can be reached through their e-mail account: alliance@unca.edu

Alpha Kappa Delta

Promotes the interest and unity of students in the study and theory of sociology. Membership is open to all sociology majors who meet the national AKD requirements. Associate membership is open to the entire campus.

Alpha Psi Omega (Theater)

Alpha Psi Omega is a Dramatic honor society that collaborates as a student body to further explore theater arts by reading, producing, and sharing theater.

Alternative Athletics Association

The purpose of the UNC Asheville Alternative Athletics Association (A4) is to foster a fun, safe, and communal environment in which to support a healthier lifestyle through active physical sport.  We intend to accomplish this goal by providing a sound structure for alternative athletic events that can be held in accordance with UNC Asheville policies and bylaws.

Amnesty International - UNCA Chapter

The Amnesty International student organization at UNC Asheville is committed to promoting awareness of global human rights issues and concerns by empowering student activist. While our focus corresponds with the goals of the International Organization, we reserve the right to pursue our own agenda as a local chapter.

Anthropology and Sociology Society (ANSO)

The purpose of the Anthropology and Sociology Society (An. So. Society) shall be to provide a forum for sociology student majors/minors, sociology majors with concentration in anthropology and anthropology minors, faculty and students interested in anthropology/sociology to: (1) Network and interact with each other; (2) exchange in dialog about issues related to anthropology/sociology and perspectives on social issues; (3) provide and receive information about internships, employment, volunteer research, leadership, and community service project opportunities; (4) sponsor and participate in events that contribute to understanding of anthropology/sociology in today’s world; and (5) enhance learning experience at UNC Asheville.

Art Front

The Art Front is a student organization that works to provide diverse cultural and social art activities for students. It is about having fun, loving art, and building community.The goal of Art Front is to increase students' exposure to art at UNCA by connecting the art department to the campus and the community at large. We create opportunities for artists and non-artists alike to visit our school and attend our many lectures and workshops. We also provide resources for art students to enhance their education, such as free nude modeling, as well as focus on professional practices by offering exhibition opportunities for enrolled students. Our website can be found here: artfrontunca.weebly.com

Bi-weekly meetings are held. Check the board outside of Owen 138 (Printmaking room) or our website for announcements.

 

 

Asian Students in Asheville (ASIA)

Asian Students in Asheville (A.S.I.A.) is an organization to represent the increasing population of Asian/Asian-American and Pacific Islander students here at UNC Asheville. The organization is to promote Asian/Asian-American awareness through social, cultural, and educational events. The presence of A.S.I.A. on campus is to help Asian/Asian-American students in their academic and social lives and to merge the gaps between Asian/Asian-American students and students of other cultures. We hope, by forming this group, to enrich the diversity programs on UNCA campus by a variety of activities we hold. A.S.I.A. strives to bring to light the true diversity of cultures spanning the Asian continent. Membership is open to all UNC Asheville students

Association for Women in Mathematics UNCA student chapter (AWM at UNCA)

 

We exist to end all stereotypes in the Mathematical sciences by encouraging women and girls to pursue educational and professional opportunities in Mathematics. We strive to provide women and girls the ability to express themselves in an intellectual capacity through the discipline of mathematics in a supportive environment. To promote the notion that Mathematics is not inherent but a learned skill, and that everyone has the capacity to study and thrive in the field of Mathematics. And, to educate the greater community about the vast outlets and opportunities within the Mathematical sciences. Our website is : http://awmatunca.wordpress.com/ and our calendar can be located here : http://awmatunca.wordpress.com/activities/calendar/

 

For more information on Student Organizations e-mail studentorgs@unca.edu