UPDATED January 2010

ACE Club
To make students that are interested in agricultural and consumer economics aware of the opportunities available to them and enhance their knowledge of the fields of agribusiness, textile marketing and consumer economics.

President: Callie Wilson, cwilson8@illinois.edu
Website: http://www2.uiuc.edu/ro/ACE/


ACES Student Council
Mission: To serve as the liaison between the students and faculty; to facilitate the development and success of ACES Student Organizations.

President: Landon Frye, jayfrye1@illinois.edu
Website: http://www.acescouncil.org


ACES Global Ambassadors (AGA)
Provides a forum for discussion of international agricultural production and practices. AGA feels a need to unite undergraduate and graduate students, along with faculty and staff, from all over the world. AGA also wants to provide information to students about study, internships, and employment in international agriculture.

President: Dan Scheetz, dscheetz2@illinois.edu
Website: http://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/ACESGlobalAmbassadors/


Agricultural Mechanization Club
To provide opportunity for students and faculty to become better acquainted. To provide opportunity for students to hear and talk with speakers from industry. To provide opportunity for students to work together and with faculty on club projects and activities.

President: Brad Nobbe, bnobbe2@illinois.edu
Website: http://www.age.uiuc.edu/tsm/club/index.html


Alpha Tau Alpha (ATA)
Alpha Tau Alpha is the professional honorary agricultural education organization here on campus.  The purpose of the organization is to promote the highest standards of agricultural education through scholarship and fellowship among members.  Major activities include regular professional development filed trips to places like Chicago or Indianapolis,as well as working with both high school students and current professionals in the field in order to build upon and compliment members' studies in the field of agricultural education.

President: Katelynn Morgan, kmorgan4@illinois.edu
Website: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/AlphaTauAlpha/

Alpha Zeta
Alpha Zeta is a professional organization of men and women whose educational and career objectives fall within the broadly defined field of agriculture and natural resources.  We are dedicated to the highest levels of scholarship, leadership, integrity and service and to developing a global network of diverse agricultural professionals recognizing, developing and promoting leaders with common values and integrity.

President: Melissa Conrad, mconrad4@illinois.edu
Website: http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/Students/AlphaZeta.htm


American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Student Branch (ASABE)
To aid in the professional development of Agricultural Engineering students and to bring them into contact with their peers in a nonacademic environment.

President: Gina Francis, gfranci2@illinois.edu
Website: http://www.age.uiuc.edu/asae/


Association of Food Technologists (AFT)
To promote interest in the field of food technology and to acquaint the students with food science faculty.

President: Tim Buran, tburan2@uiuc.edu
Website: http://www.uiuc.edu/ro/AFT

Collegiate FFA
Collegiate FFA is the university branch of the National FFA Organization.

President: Zach Beever, zbeever2@illinois.edu
Website: http://w3.aces.uiuc.edu/Clubs/CFFA/


Collegiate 4-H
Promotes leadership, community service, and youth development through leadership conventions, hosting a youth conference, and social and service events. Previous 4-H involvement is not required.

President: Spencer Thomas, thomas7@uiuc.edu
Website: http://w3.aces.uiuc.edu/Clubs/C4H/


Companion Animals Club
The Companion Animals Club is dedicated to providing educational resources and fun to all animal lovers. At our monthly meetings, guest speakers discuss a wide variety of topics from animal health to animal welfare and rescue. The Companion Animals Club also holds fundraisers to benefit local non-profit organizations and animal shelters.

President: Christina Mazulis, mazulis2@uiuc.edu
Website:  http://clubs.ansci.uiuc.edu/cac/


Field and Furrow
To advance and disseminate knowledge concerning soil and crops; to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual helpfulness among students in Agronomy; to provide an opportunity for a wider acquaintance with the staff members in Agronomy; to cooperate with other chapters for the furtherance of the Science of Agronomy; to correlate activities in Agronomy with other closely related fields.

President: Ashley Grothaus, agrotha2@illinois.edu
Website: http://fandf.cropsci.uiuc.edu/

Human Interest Professions Club (HIP)
Mission Statement: The purpose of HIP Club is to provide students with opportunities to: do volunteer work within the community, enhance leadership skills, and facilitate professional development.

President: Brandon Lesch, blesch2@illinois.edu
Website: Coming soon.


Hoof 'n' Horn
To promote Animal Science, as well as higher scholastic standards and a closer relationship among Animal Science students.

President: Nolan Paxton
Website: http://w3.aces.uiuc.edu/Clubs/HNH/


Horticulture Club
For the advancement of knowledge, the development of the professional background of the members, the fostering of good fellowship among students and faculty, and the active promotion of horticulture as a part of gracious living.

President: Max Behle, mbehle2@illinois.edu
Website: www.illinois.edu/ro/hortclub


Illini Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT)
For students who have professional interest in agricultural communications. Help acquaint members with the career field and those who work in it. Serve College of Agriculture through programs of communications support for students, faculty members, alumni, and others.

President: Josh Bruketta, jbruket2@illinois.edu
Website: Coming soon.


Illini Dairy Club
Promoting the dairy industry by providing activities for interested people, Cow Olympiad, judging teams, regional meetings, and PDCA Calf Sale.

President: Brad Niemerg, bniemerg@illinois.edu
Website: http://w3.aces.uiuc.edu/Clubs/IDC/


Illini Equestrians
To promote interest in the art of horsemanship and expand knowledge and expertise in the fields of equine management and techniques. Also to provide students, staff, and faculty of the U of I that have an interest in horses to meet and enjoy horse-related activities with others having the same interest. Members given a chance to participate in all aspects of planning and managing horse shows and clinics throughout the year.

President: Beth Papanek, papanek2@uiuc.edu
Website: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/IlliniEquestrians/

Illini Pork Link

President: Kenny Cowan, kcowan2@uiuc.edu
Website: Coming soon.


Illini Poultry Club
The objective of the Illini Poultry Club is to provide social, academic, and professional events and activities for anyone interested in poultry and other avian species and to provide further knowledge and understanding of poultry science and the poultry industry through these activities.

President: China Jacobs, cmking2@illinois.edu
Website: Coming soon.


Illini Pullers
Illini Pullers' main objective is to design and manufacture a 1/4 scale pulling tractor for the ASABE International Student Design Competition held annually in Peoria, Ill. The competition's purpose is for students to strengthen the knowledge learned in class and apply it in a real world setting, preparing for career successes. As a team member, one can focus on the design and manufacturing aspects, business operations, or both. Students gain invaluable hands-on experience as well as sharpen their time-management and problem-solving skills.

President: Drew Schilling, dschilling92887@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.age.uiuc.edu/illinipullers/


James Scholar Media Team
The ACES James Scholar Media Team is comprised of a group of James Scholars that are interested in photography and writing. Members regularly contribute their articles and photos to the honors newsletter and website. Our meetings during the semester are meant have topics of a scholarly nature, and include speakers from various areas of the College of ACES. Our goal is to develop professional development and networking skills through our writing, photography, and fellowship.

President: Lerin Rives and Dorothy Spencer, lrives2@uiuc.edu or dspence3@uiuc.edu
Website: http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/Students/ACESJamesScholarMediaTeam.shtml


Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
Mission: To promote leadership development, enhance academic skills, facilitate networking, and foster diversity in the food, agricultural and related sciences.

President: Cristina Romero, cromero2@uiuc.edu
Website: http://manrrs.aces.uiuc.edu/activities.html


Pre-Vet Club
Provide information to students interested in gaining admission to College of Veterinary Medicine. Includes regular lecture series.

President: Amanda Wolff, awolff2@illinois.edu
Website: http://www.uofiprevetclub.org/index.php


Rodeo Club
To promote Rodeo on a Collegiate level, and to increase interest in the sport, as well as allow students to participate in Rodeo events.

President: Amanda Stephenson, astephe3@illinois.edu
Website: http://clubs.ansci.uiuc.edu/rodeo/

Student Advancement Committee (SAC)
The Student Advancement Committee (SAC) is a group of 30 elite undergraduate students selected to work with the Office of Advancement to serve as College ambassadors working with alumni, dignitaries, and student groups. Through the ambassador program and Orange and Blue Days this group assists the College with student recruitment efforts. Two of the most widely known events hosted by the SAC include the Student/Alumni Telethon and the Feed Your fACES luncheon which is held each fall.

President: Matt Carton, mcarton2@illinois.edu
Website: http://w3.aces.uiuc.edu/Clubs/SAC/


Turf Club
The U of I Turf Club was founded in January of 1997 by a group of turf students to provide an opportunity for students to network with peers and professionals in the field, promote turf grass management as a profession and encourage interaction with other students through educational and social programs. The club has enjoyed a successful first part of the year and anticipates the same for the rest of the year.

President: Josh Skelton, skelton2@uiuc.edu
Website: http://www.turf.uiuc.edu/Turfclub/

Veterinarians Without Borders
Veterinarians without Borders connects and organizes students to volunteer with wildlife and conservation programs in developing countries, assists with funding these trips where possible and encourages cultural immersion and awareness of the local socio-economic and environmental issues.

President: Kelli McNamara, kmcnama2@illinois.edu
Website:  http://www.veterinarianswithoutborders.org