Active Minds will be an organization where students are open to speak about mental health issues. There is an Active Minds headquarters currently located at Washington D.C.. Active Minds also holds varies other student lead chapters across the nation. At UC Merced, an Active Minds chapter will serve to bring more awareness to mental health issues while promoting campus resources.
The Afrikan-Black Graduate Student Association seeks to build community among Black and Afrikan graduate students at UC Merced through social, cultural, political, and academic means in order to improve recruitment, retention, and overall success.
Afrikans for Retention and Outreach: Living and Learning community was established to unite Afrikan students at UC Merced and to help increase their retention at the University. In order to help students succeed academically, Afro Terrace hosts weekly study sessions where students are able to work in a quite and motivating atmosphere. Tutors are available at the study session by demand. Additionally, the club provides academic and professional development workshops throughout the year. Our book loan program is another resource for all active members. It helps to alleviate some of the financial hardships some may encounter when purchasing textbooks. Afro has also organized a mentoring program which has been beneficial for students transitioning to the university. The mentors of the program have served as guides, resources, friends and role models to the mentees. Another focus for the club is community outreach in which opportunities are available throughout the year for students to participate in. Afro is also a part of the student initiated learning communities program which gives interested club members the opportunity to reside together in an inclusive and supportive community. After its first year, Afro was recognized as UC Merced's New Outstanding Organization of the Year in Spring 2015.
Alpha Kappa Psi was founded in 1904 at New York University on the principles of promoting institutions of business education, developing future leaders and fostering appreciation for higher ideals in business. Today the fraternity has grown to become the oldest and largest professional business fraternity in the world. With nearly 240,000 initiated members and more than 200 chapters, it is among the 20 largest college fraternities. The men and women of AKPsireflect the world’s diversity and are united by a common interest in business.
Alpha Phi Omega is a National Co-ed Service Fraternity. We conduct service in the four C's (Chapter, Campus, Community and Country) with leading principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.
The Alpha Pregnancy Help Club advocates resources to UC Merced and the local Merced community alongside Alpha Pregnancy Help Center with life affirming solutions related to pregnancy, parenting, health and wellness, academic education and relationships.
A club in which lovers of chemistry can come together and share their enthusiasm with like minded individuals. Professional development, success in chemistry classes and networking opportunities is our main priority.
Mission: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is a national professional organization built to help aerospace professionals and their organizations succeed. With this, we took this mission to heart and established the UC Merced's AIAA Student Branch in 2013. Since then, our members have grown exponentially fueled by innovative ideas, ambitious energy, and a humble heart. We work on critical projects aimed at providing a well-rounded experience that challenges our members who come from all backgrounds and education. At UC Merced, it is our mission to prepare our members to reach their fullest potential and help launch the next journey of their amazing life.
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), founded in 1950 and based in Washington, D.C., is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. We are a premedical chapter of the student-governed, national organization.