African American Student Organizations at UF
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
African Student Union
Create and encourage relationships among African students at the University of Florida, the Gainesville community and other organizations.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~afrisu/
Uchenna Echeazu-President
uecheazu@ufl.edu
Agnes Leslie-FA
aleslie@africa.ufl.edu
427 GRI/PO Box 115560
392-2177
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Lauren Dubose-President
ldubose@ufl.edu
Florida Bridgewater -Alford-FA
Bridglefl@ufl.edu
207 Tigert Hall
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
The Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on the University of Florida campus on August 9, 1973. Previous Florida Federation of Alpha Chapter of the Year 2004-2005.
Website:
http://www.thetasigma1906.net/index2.php
Michael Mitchell-President
Bryan Patterson-FA
bryanp@gators.uaa.ufl.edu
P.O. Box 118507
392-1601 ext. 209
Apocalypse Dance Troupe
Steven Ducan-President
steved@ufl.edu
Association of Black Communicators
The purpose of the Association of Black Communicators is to bring about a union of young black journalists dedicated to truth and public service in the news.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~ufabc/
Kallan Louis-President
nllect@ufl.edu
Charles Harris- FA
charris@jou.ufl.edu
2045 WEIM/Journalism
392-0289
Beta Eta Sigma
The purpose of this organization is to recognize outstanding academic achievement by minority students, to foster and commend high standards of scholarship, character, and a spirit of fellowship among all members
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~bhs/
Simon Marshall-President
sam1210@ufl.edu
Dr. Jacquelyn Hart-FA
jdhart@aa.ufl.edu
145 Tigert/PO Box 113050
392-6004
Black Graduate Student Organization
The purpose of BGSO is to encourage and promote excellence in teaching and research among Black Graduate Students.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~bgso/
Steve Anderson-President
standers@ufl.edu
Walter A. Robinson-FA
wrobinson@ufl.edu
201 Criser /P.O. Box 114000
392-1365 ext. 7328
Black Student Union
Established in 1968 at the University of Florida, the Black Student Union’s mission is to provide a network for student organizations, while empowering students to impact campus and community life.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~bsu/
Millanee Wooden-President
hotgirl5@ufl.edu
Dr. Betty Stewart-Dowdell-FA
dowdell@oasis.ufl.edu
314 Little Hall/PO Box 118115
392-0789
Caribbean Students Association
CaribSA is a special interest organization that strives to promote the Caribbean culture and untie Caribbean students.
Website
http://www.ufcaribsa.org/
Sean-Patrick Prince-President
arsenal@ufl.edu
Dr. Jonathan F.K. Earle-FA
jearl@eng.ufl.edu
P.O. Box 116550
392-2177
Club Creole
To inform, promote, and educate the University of Florida as well as the surrounding community on the Haitian Culture.
Website
http://www.clubcreole.org/
Marc Jean-President
macjaan@ufl.edu
Dana H. Peterson Ph. D.-FA
peterson@clas.ufl.edu
209 Rolfs Hall
846-2031
Delta Sigma Theta-Lambda Psi Chapter
The Lambda Psi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was chartered on March 11, 1975 at the University of Florida. Delta Sigma Theta is committed to constructive development of its members and to public service.
Website
http://www.lambdapsi.com/
Kendyll Myles-President
kgmyles@ufl.edu
Esquire: Society of Minority Pre-Law Students
This organization was founded on three principles: the commitment to support, educate and to motivate minority students interested in the legal profession.
Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Esquire-UF/
Emmanuel Gamor-President
eman14@ufl.edu
Dr. Michael Bowie-FA
Mbowie@ufl.edu
392-9196
FACES Modeling Troupe
The purpose is to introduce the many aspects of the modeling industry using specialized photography, innovative fashion, runway modeling techniques and mechanics, community service, and health awareness for its members and the surrounding community.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~faces/
Anthony Pierce –President
classiq@ufl.edu
Intellectual Ink
To create a publication that is dedicated to the organizations, programs and individuals that serve as inspiration and resources for the community of color.
Desiree Chase-President
deeray@ufl.edu
Iota Phi Theta-Gamma Omicron Chapter
The purpose of the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. is the development and perpetuation of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, fidelity and brotherhood among all men.
Website
http://gocentaurs.org/
Ruan R Cox-President
ruone@ufl.edu
JAMAICAN-AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (JAMSA)
At the University of Florida the Jamaican-American Student Association strive to promote multi-cultural awareness and acceptance of the Jamaican/Jamaican-American culture.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~jamsa/
Lisa Thelwell-President
lmt0325@ufl.edu
Jewels of Tau
The purpose of this organization shall be to provide service and assistance when where needed on campus, in the community and worldwide.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~jewels88/
Roshonda Collins-President
shonda10@ufl.edu
Telisha Martin-FA
Tmartin@hhp.ufl.edu
P.O. Box 114000 - 392-0583 ext. 28
Kappa Alpha Psi-Zeta Phi Chapter
The purpose is to unite college men of culture, patriotism, and honor in a bond on fraternity.
Website
http://www.zetaphinupes.com/history_chapter.php
Paul Drayton-President
lildruma@ufl.edu
MINORITIES IN AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND RELATED SCIENCES
To foster and promote the achievement, advancement and inclusion of all people in the agricultural and natural resource sciences and related fields.
Alba Ruiz Menjivar-President
albis@ufl.edu
MAPS (Minority Assoc. of Pre-Health Students)
Ashley Paterson-President
ashleymp@ufl.edu
Dr. Beverly Wright-FA
bvwright@ufl.edu
392-5482
Minority Business Society
The purpose is developing programs for the preparation of students entering health care related careers, and encouraging minority students to enter into health care professions.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~maps/
Patrice Jones-President
baby8742@ufl.edu
Bryan Patterson-FA
bryanpatterson@crc.ufl.edu
Career Resource Center
392-1601 ext.209
Minority Student Education Guild
The Minority Business Society strives to educate and inspire our students, both professionally and personally.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~mbsuf/
Brittney Jones -President
bdjones5@ufl.edu
Sophie Maxis-FA
somaxis@ufl.edu
P.O. Box 100213
392-6526
NAACP (Gator Chapter)
Saranete Miles-FA
102 CRC/P.O.Box 118507
392-1601 ext. 202
saranettemiles@crc.ufl.edu
National Black Law Students Association
Provides minority law students and persons with the interests of minorities a means of collectively expressing their views.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~blsa/
Jonathan Blocker-President
jblocker@ufl.edu
National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
To bring together young women who are interested in the principles and mission of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~ufncnw/
Guadalupe Lawrence-President
lupita@ufl.edu
Betty Stewart-Dowdell-FA
dowdell@oasis.ufl.edu
314 Little
392-0789
National Organization Minority Architects
Promotes and participates in the recruitment of minority students into the College of Architecture.
Website
http://www.noma.net/local/
William Choi-President
syntax01@ufl.edu
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Composed of the representatives from the NPHC organizations on campus. Promotes unity and cooperation between the historically black Greek letter organizations.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~ufnphc/
Dominick Bailey
Stephen Roberts-FA
1510 W. Univ. Ave. (20895)
sroberts@dso.ufl.edu
National Society of Black Engineers
The purpose is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Shawn Findlater-President
Dr. Jean Andino-FA
410 Black Hall/PO Box 116450
846-1744 andino@ufl.edu
Nu Alpha Lambda Christian Service Org
The primary purpose of Nu Alpha Lambda is for the coming together of virtous women in Christian Fellowship, and to spread the gospel through Godly love and a holy lifestyle.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~virtuous/
Wilneeda Emmanuel-President
emmanuel@ufl.edu
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity-Omicron Zeta Chapter
The purpose is to stimulate the attainment of high ideals; disseminate and inculcate these ideals among those with whom it comes in contact; and to occupy a progressive and constructive place in the civic life of the community, state, and nation.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~omegaoz1/
Christian Edwards-President
ctedward@ufl.edu
Michael V. Bowie-FA
mbowie@coe.ufl.edu
P.O. Box 117045
392-9196
PAACT Alliance for Service and Scholarship (P.A.S.S.)
The purpose of this organization is to serve as a year long transition program which guides freshman.
Dave Vaval-President
dvaval@ufl.edu
Phi Beta Sigma-Zeta Kappa Chapter
The fraternities’ motto is Culture For Service and Service For Humanity
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~ufzk1914/
Taurean Wiggins-President
duriel@ufl.edu
Mike Powell-FA
mtpowell@ufl.edu
201 Criser Hall/PO Box 114000
392-1364 ext. 7321
Sigma Gamma Rho-Lambda Rho Chapter
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~sgrho/
Natasha Plunkett-President
tasha85@ufl.edu
Dr. Gail Baker-FA
gbaker@aa.ufl.edu
P.O. Box 113156
846-3903
University Gospel Choir
Provides an organized program of Gospel music on campus and stimulates interest in vocal Gospel music.
Website
http://grove.ufl.edu/~ugc/index2.html
Anthony Crenshaw-FA
Anthonyc@dso.ufl.edu
1510 W. University Ave.
392-0895
Zeta Phi Beta-Mu Epsilon Chapter
The purpose is the fostering ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.
Website
http://www.muepsilonzetas.com/
Edwyna Hill-President
ethill05@ufl.edu
Tommie Howard-FA
thoward@aa.ufl.edu
229 Tigert/ PO Box 113155
392-1308