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 |

Student Association Groups

For Other Student Groups scroll down
_________________________________________________________________________________

Binghamton University Red Cross Club
Contact: buredcross@hotmail.com
Founded in the mid 1990's, BURCC works directly with the Binghamton Blood Drive Chapter of the American Red Cross to organize campus blood drives, including blood drives with other student groups. Members table before the drive occurs, and also help with canteening and registration during the actual blood drive.
top
_______________________________________________

Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society
Contact: Tom Chen at tchen2@binghamton.edu
The Charles Drew Pre-Health Society is an organization that is dedicated to assisting students in pursuing careers in the health professions.The Society volunteers its services for the purpose of heightening the awareness and understanding of issues in health, medicine, and science, in general as they relate to all members of the community. Through the various interactions and activities that it offers, students can gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to interact appropriately within multicultural and diverse environments, required for competency within the medical field.
Community Service Opportunities: Community service offers a great opportunity for students to find out what motivates them to enter the health professions. Each month the Society offers activities that are mainly general in basis, as well as more long-term commitment arrangements, like the MAPS mentoring program. It also co-sponsors events with the Community Service Network.
top
_______________________________________________

Circle K
Contact: Michelle Pietromonaco at  mich121984@aol.com
Circle K is a co-educational service, leadership development, and friendship organization sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. Circle K International shares the focus of serving the children of the world. In support of this effort, the Circle K International service initiative is focusing on the future: Children.
top
_______________________________________________

Habitat for Humanity
Contact: Su-Ann Wong (2009) swong4@binghamton.edu
Since 1976 Habitat has built more than 50,000 houses with families throughout the US and another 100,000 plus houses in communities around the world. Now at work in 92 countries, we are building a house every 26 minutes.The Binghamton University chapters works with Broome County Habitat for Humanity and welcomes all people to assist with building simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter.
top
_____________________________________________________

Harpur's Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service
Contact: Trudy Turk at 516-510-9489
Since 1973, Harpur's Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service has provided Binghamton University students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities with the highest standard of care. HFSVAS is a completely volunteer, student-run ambulance service with approximately 140 dedicated members. HFSVAS is called to over 500 emergencies a year and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using four emergency vehicles: Two Advanced Life Support Ambulances using 12-lead monitoring technology, one ALS fly-car and one BLS Chief's Car.
Required Training/Applications: Four hours of training and an interview are required.
Proof of Immunization: Yes. TBD.
top
_______________________________________________

Hillel at Binghamton - The Jewish Student Union
Contact: Rachel Petroff at 777-3425
Hillel facilitates volunteer projects for students in the community and beyond.
Required Training/Applications: None required.
Proof of Immunization: Not required.
top
_______________________________________________

High Hopes Crisis Intervention Center
Contact: x7HELP and x7DRUG
High Hopes Crisis Intervention Center is a 24-hour, student-run crisis, counseling and information hotline. Counselors always listen to any concerns a caller may want to discuss. Callers are helped to recognize their options and are encouraged to solve their problems on their own. High Hopes also has information and referrals concerning pregnancy, AIDS, STDs, birth control, drugs and many other topics. Each semester High Hopes welcomes all students interested in training to become counselors.
Required Training/Applications: TBD.
Proof of Immunization: Not required.
top
_______________________________________________

NYPIRG
Since 1973, NYPIRG has played the key role in fighting for more than 120 public interest laws and executive orders. NYPIRG's 20 college campus charters provide much of NYPIRG's energy, resources, and activism.
Required Training/Applications: TBD.
Proof of Immunization: Not required.
top
_______________________________________________

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - SHPE
The SHPE Binghamton student chapter is an engineering/science organization based in the Watson School. We wish to develop and participate in programs with industry and the University that benefit students seeking technical degrees. SHPE provides students with opportunities to network and advance their careers, to build leadership and teamwork skills, to develop socially and professionally, and to encourage students to become active leaders and contributors to the community.
Required Training/Applications: TBD.
Proof of Immunization: Not required.
top
_______________________________________________

Student Environmental Action Coalition
Contact: 215-222-4711 or email seac@seac.org
SEAC, pronounced, "seek," is a student and youth run national network of progressive organizations and individuals whose aim is to uproot environmental injustices through action and education. We define the environment to include the physical, economic, political and cultural conditions in which we live. By challenging the power structure, which threatens these environmental conditions, SEAC works to create progressive social change on both the local and global levels.
Required Training/Applications: TBD.
Proof of Immunization: Not required.
top
_______________________________________________

Student Volunteer Center
The Student Volunteer Center's mission is to enhance and expand student involvement through meaningful community service. The Student Volunteer Center encourages students to become active within their communities and to make community service and civic activism a valued part of their educational experience.
Required Training/Applications: TBD.
Proof of Immunization: Not required.
top

Omega Phi Beta
We have worked with Mom's house, SOS Shelter for Battered Women and March of Dimes, among others. In addition, its philanthropy is the National AIDS foundation, for which the organization has established banquets, workshops and speakers addressing the issue pertaining to its community as a whole.
top
_______________________________________________

Phi Beta Sigma
We were founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1914 by three young black male students. We provide educational opportunities through scholarships, making sure brothers work toward humanity.
top
_______________________________________________

Phi Iota Alpha
This Latin American fraternity, the oldest existing Latin fraternity, was founded in 1931 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This organization, composed of undergraduate, graduate and professional men internationally, dedicates itself to the development of intensive programs and activities that will make us appreciate and preserve their cultural heritage. Our organization prides itself in the ability to motivate people, develop leaders, and create new ways to unite our community. We challenge ourselves in supporting and developing a strong network for the advancement of our people.
top
_______________________________________________

Pi Delta Psi
Founded at Binghamton University during the spring of 1994, the mission of this fraternity is to maintain its fraternal existence by instilling values that nurture and perpetuate the continual growth and development of the individual through academic achievement, cultural awareness, righteousness, friendship and loyalty while fostering ethical behavior, leadership, and philanthropy.
top
_______________________________________________

Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Founded in 1856, it's one of the world's largest fraternities, with each brother having one goal in mind: to exemplify the characteristics of the "True Gentleman." Alumni who have reached this goal include former President William McKinley, actor Robert Young and athletes Craig Nettles and Fran Tarkenton. In addition to lifetime brotherhood and friendship, scholarships and awards for outstanding academic performance, community service and loyalty. The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship and service for its members based upon the ideals set forth by the Founders.
top
_______________________________________________

Sigma Alpha Lambda
Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Our community service, leadership, and social events enable our members to realize their potential, strengthen their professional skills, and actively contribute to the Binghamton campus and its community.
top
_______________________________________________

Sigma Delta Tau
We have raised a great deal of money for the National Committee for the prevention of child abuse through a variety of philanthropies and fundraising events.
top
_______________________________________________

Sigma Lambda Upsilon
Our community service projects involve supporting children in English as second language programs, visiting the Binghamton Psychiatric Center and mentorship.
top
_______________________________________________

Sigma Psi Zeta
In 1999, the sisters of SYZ formally adopted our National Philanthropy, to combat violence against women. The first Asian Interest sorority to take on this very worthwhile cause, SYZ hopes to bring awareness to our universities and communities about this large issue. For over four years Sigma sisters have built a campaign to help those affected by this tragic violence, to educate the community about the nature of this problem, and to empower our sisters to make a lasting commitment to the issue of violence against women.
top
_______________________________________________

Sigma Beta Rho
We are a multicultural fraternity founded at the University of Pennsylvania in 1996, built upon the pillars of society, brotherhood and remembrance. Since being chartered on the Binghamton University campus in 1999, Sigma Beta Rho has participated in a wide variety of community service and social events. It dedicates itself to creating a family away from home at a time when stress and other hardships can weigh heavy.
top
_______________________________________________

Tau Alpha Upsilon
Founded in 1961, we are the oldest social fraternity on campus. We are involved in all aspects of campus and community life, including the TAU woman of the year contest. We base our strength and longevity on a pledging process richly endowed with tradition.
top
_______________________________________________

Tau Epsilon Phi
Approved in 1988, we are a growing national fraternity founded on the principles of friendship, chivalry and service. Members take great pride in their social events, pledge program and their house.
top
_______________________________________________

Tau Kappa Epsilon
TKE brothers take part in intramural sports, provide a very active social life and hold an annual Keg Roll, which is the oldest philanthropic event on campus and raises thousands of dollars for juvenile diabetes.
top
_______________________________________________

Zeta Phi Beta
The rho xi chapter was chartered in 1991 and since then has been involved with the March of Dimes, soup kitchens, mentoring at Woodrow Wilson elementary school, blue and white Christmas at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, forums catered to the college community and other community service activities.
top

For questions about community service, come to the Volunteer Programs Office located in the Campus Life office, UUEast-145. Meet with our staff or send an email to mbwillis@binghamton.edu we'll be glad to help!