Student Groups
Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. is the first historically American Indian sorority in the nation. Founded at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Sept. 1, 1994, the sorority is spreading across the country and currently has more than 250 sisters. We are truly a united sisterhood of American Indian women who are committed to each other, our communities, tribes, families, academic excellence, and self-empowerment. If you would like to learn more about the sorority you are one click away to knowing more about APiO!
American Indian Graduate Center
The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) offers American Indian graduate and professional students support and encouragement through a variety of social, cultural and academic activities. The center links students to University services and to the Tucson Indian community. Services provided are academic counseling, advocacy, financial and academic support, study rooms, conference and meeting space, and computer usage (IBM, IMAC, and Macintosh with laser printers). The Center is fully Ethernet (LAN/WAN) linked. The American Indian Scholarship Fund (AISF) is headquartered at the Center. The AISF raises funds for fellowships to benefit UA American Indian graduate and professional students. Annually, and as funds become available, the AISF requests student applications for consideration in a competitive process for fellowship funds.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
and the Multicultural Engineering Program
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society's (AISES) goals are to increase the number of American Indian scientists and engineers and to develop technologically informed Indian leaders to serve as role models for Native American youth. Further, its goal is to provide retention and support for Native American students. Closesly coordinated with the AISES is the Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) which provides academic-based services to multicultural students, including Native Americans, in the College of Engineering and Mines. The program's goals are to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates in undergraduate and graduate programs. Services include peer advising, free tutoring, information about scholarships, summer internships and undergraduate research opportunities.
American Indian Studies Graduate Student Council
The American Indian Studies Graduate Student Council (AISPGSC) is dedicated to promoting the health, education, welfare of indigenous communities in North American by defending the inherent sovereignty of indigenous nations and advocating policies of self-determination and autonomy for indigenous communities. The council is also dedicated to: providing a voice for student advocacy; improving the educational experience for AIS students by promoting professional relationships between faculty, students, and staff by providing input into GTA appointments, curriculum requirements, and other matters that directly affect the well-being of AIS students; providing support services that facilitate the mentoring process for new and continuing students; enhancing scholarship opportunities and access to research funding; and encouraging the organization of social activities and fund raising events. The council's aim is to provide (a) fellowship among students, faculty, and staff, and (b) a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to benefit the University community.
Beta Sygma Epsilon
The Fraternal Order of Beta Sigma Epsilon has been created to serve the Native American community through the multifaceted development of young men. Members will strive for excellence in brotherhood, academia, profession, community service, and cultural awareness, through the earnest study and practice of leadership, unity, prudence, determination, and truth.
The Fraternal Order of Beta Sigma Epsilon will serve as a safe, supportive, transitional environment that will provide members with opportunities, resources, tools, and experiences necessary for success in collegiate life and beyond. Members will share their own unique experiences, perspectives, and ideas for the development and advancement of individual members, the fraternal order, academia, the professions, and the Native American community.
Native American Law Student Association
The Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) provides recruitment, retention and support services to Native American law students through a variety of programs and activities. In 2005, NALSA students developed and sponsored the First Annual Southwest Indian Law & Policy Conference with the topic "Indian Perspectives on Land."
RED INK: A Native American Student Publication
RED INK's primary mission is to cultivate and highlight Native American intellectual and creative expression through the media of poetry, short stories, creative non-fiction, scholarly articles, original artwork and photography, and book, music, and film reviews. RED INK also promotes an ongoing discourse with students, professors, tribal leaders, tribal members, and all other interested communities (Native and non-Native) regarding critical and timely Native American issues. In an attempt to present a journal that is both challenging and accessible, RED INK is interdisciplinary in focus and provides a vital forum for both students and non-students to engage in an open dialogue with other Native American researchers and writers in their respective fields.
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