Extended office hours to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday

A varied intramural program is provided to all students, faculty, and staff. Intramural tournaments are conducted in every individual, dual and team sport offered in the Kinesiology Department classes. There are no entry fees for participants and awards are given to first and second place winners. The intramural schedule is posted on signs around campus and listed in the calendar of events.

The Manuel Garza B. Gymnasium is open for student recreational use whenever there are no classes, intramurals, athletic department activities or special events scheduled in the facility. This includes the weight room, annex, and main gym floor. Recreation times vary, but generally are from 2:00 to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Saturday during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Information on summer hours and additional recreational hours may be obtained by calling the Kinesiology Department.

Four tennis courts are available for recreational use whenever there are no classes, intramurals, athletic department activities or special events on the courts. The tennis courts are generally available from 2:00 to 11:00 p.m. daily.

Student Activities Office
Student Center, 544-8264

Extended office hours to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday

The Office of Student Activities provides a variety of activities, oversight and support for university-wide student activities which foster student participation, student leadership development, cultural diversity, and educational development beyond the classroom to enhance the overall educational experience for UTB/TSC students. Through these culturally diverse and educational experiences, our students will develop leadership, proper decision making, and self-direction. The Student Activities Office hosts various events throughout the year. These events include informative presentations on a variety of topics, a Drug Alert Program, festivals, and musical entertainers. The Calendar of Events and bulletin boards offer information on dates and locations.

The Office of Student Activities also provides oversight, guidance, and leadership development for all registered student organizations on campus. Other areas include special events and community service. The Office of Student Activities at UTB/TSC also serves an auxiliary function to provide support and guidance to the Student Government Association, and any of its many functions as the liaison between students and the administration.

The Office of Student Activities is prepared to assist all students become involved on the campus. We welcome and strongly encourage all of our students to become active learners by fostering an environment that is conducive to student development at all levels of campus activities and participation.

Calendars and Student Guides are available at Arena Registration or in the Student Activities Office during the semester. The Calendar provides dates for upcoming student activities and important dates from other university offices.

Student Government Association
Student Center, 983-7254

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the voice of the students at UTB/TSC. The SGA meets at least twice a month in general meetings that are open to the public. The organization is led by six executive officers and representatives by college/school and by class. Officers and representatives are elected annually in April for the next school year. Elections are also held in September for any positions that are not yet filled. Students are encouraged to participate by holding a position in the organization or attending meetings regularly.

Student Center Services

The Camille Lightner Student Center and Campus Dining Services are open for student use from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters.

The TV Room is open to students during the Fall and Spring semesters during regular office hours. Stations available include ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, XHAB, and channels on the Expanded Basic Cable.

Student Organizations

Students are strongly encouraged to become active in all campus activities and to become part of the active student body by participating in student organizations. The following list represents the registered student organizations on campus.

Departmental/Professional:

• Accounting Society
• Adult Education Club
• Advocates for Young Children
• Associate Degree Nursing Association (ADNA)
• Automotive/Diesel Mechanics Club
• Computer Technology Association (CTA)
• Criminal Justice Association
• Engineering Graphics Club
• English Advocates English Club
• Kinesiology Club
• Licensed Vocational Nursing Student Organization (LVNSO)
• Mathematicians Interested in Technology
• Music Club
• Student Council for Exceptional Children
• Student Film Club
• Students in Free Enterprise
• Young Masters Art Guild Art Club
• Brownsville Association for Education of Young Children (BAEYC)
• ASPIRE Club
• Behavioral Sciences Collegiate Organization
• Bilingual Student Leadership Association
• Chemical Agents
• Continuing Education Student Association
• Drafting and Engineering Club
• Gorgas Science Society
• Graduate Student Association
• Student Government Association
• Tip of Texas Nurses Association
• Vocational Nursing Student Organization

Social Greek Organizations

¥ Los Hermanos Unidos Latino Fraternity

¥ Sigma Psi Delta Sorority

¥ Tau Kappa Gamma Fraternity

Honorary:

¥ Alpha Chi

¥ Phi Theta Kappa

National Professional Societies:

¥ Alpha Beta Chi Ð Education Society

¥ Alpha Kappa Psi Ð Professional Business Fraternity

¥ Kappa Delta Pi Ð International Education Honor Society

¥ HOSA Ð Health Occupation Student Association

¥ Phi Alpha Theta

¥ Pi Sigma Alpha

¥ Sigma Delta Pi

Religious:

¥ BahaÕi Club

¥ Baptist Student Union

¥ Chi Alpha

¥ Hearts on Fire

¥ Whatcha Looking For Ð Pentecostal Ministries

¥ Catholic Campus Ministry

¥ Lutheran Student Fellowship

¥ ReÕJoyÕce in Jesus CF

¥ Wesley Foundation

Special Interest:

¥ Border Cultures

¥ Club Cultural Latinoamericano

¥ Collegian Press Club

¥ Disability Awareness Club

¥ Gay/Lesbian Student Association

¥ Republican Club

¥ Scorpio Yearbook

¥ Tizatl‡n Mexican Folkloric Dance Company Ballet Folkorico Tizatl‡n

¥ Weightlifting Club

¥ Young Democrats

¥ VeteranÕs Club

¥ Alliance Francaise Student French Club

¥ ANIME Viewing Club

¥ Cinema Club

¥ Edelweiss German Club

¥ Guitar Connection

¥ International Student Organization

¥ Pre Law Organization

¥ Rotaract Club

¥ Student Activities Programming Board

¥ Scorpion Scholar Club

¥ Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

¥ Society of University Translators and Interpreters

¥ STEMS Mentor Club

¥ Students Towards Excellence in Medicine

¥ Texas Musical Educators Association Chapter at UTB/TSC

¥ Toast Masters Club

Sports:

¥ Tennis Club

¥ Martial Arts Club

¥ Lords and Ladies Fencing

¥ Athletic Booster Club

¥ MenÕs Volleyball Club

¥ Soccer Club

For more information, contact the Student Activities Office at 544-8264.

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