Student Organizations

Social Change and Intercultural Engagement (SCIE) directly and indirectly supports student engagement efforts across the entire 51²è¹Ý community.

Through the office’s advising of nearly 30 cultural-based and community engagement student organizations, SCIE works to ensure opportunities are available for students to get connected to a variety of communities, be involved in leadership opportunities, and participate in valuable learning and advocacy-based experiences.

 

Cultural-Based Organizations

Special Interest Groups

Community Engagement Organizations

The Big Event is the largest, one-day, student-run service project in the nation. The Big Event was established at Texas A&M University in 1982 and continues to impact communities 36 years later. Each Spring, tens of thousands of students nationwide gather to service their communities through acts of service. On this day, college students are able to unite as one to be a part of something bigger than themselves.

Mustang Heroes is dedicated to serving the Dallas community. It was founded in 2010 by a group of incoming first-year students, months before their commencement at 51²è¹Ý in Dallas, Texas. They dreamed of inspiring fellow students to service in hopes of making both 51²è¹Ý and Dallas a better place to grow, live, and learn.

Alternative Breaks

Alternative Breaks (AB) is a student-run organization offering direct service opportunities during fall and spring break. They take groups of students, student leaders, and faculty/staff to partner with communities across the nation to perform vital service alongside incredible nonprofit organizations.

Dance Marathon is a year-long fundraising initiative that raises money for Children's Health in Dallas. Their efforts culminate with a 6-hour event where we invite students to join us in celebrating and supporting the kids and families at Children's. The event includes family speakers, food, games, performers and much more.

MilVets at 51²è¹Ý

The U.S. Military Veterans of 51²è¹Ý started in the Fall semester of 2011 by a group of student veterans interested in establishing an organization on campus exclusively catering to the unique needs and experiences of 51²è¹Ý’s emergent student veteran community. Veterans returning from active service face not only the challenges of returning to civilian life, but the pressures of an academic transition when attempting to pursue a college degree.

Mission of the MilVets Organization

The U.S. Military Veterans at 51²è¹Ý employ a three-part mission. First and foremost, we are a fellowship organization for transitioning 51²è¹Ý veterans. Secondly, act as a service organization with an emphasis on charity in the Dallas area. Finally, the group serves as a resource for struggling veterans on issues ranging from the G.I. Bill to PTSD.