Rise & Shine with AGLS

Join the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in celebrating the start of the year with breakfast in The Gardens during Howdy Week on August 22.

Information for Students

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. with specialty coffee and breakfast available for all, students will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from several student organizations from across the college at their own pace or guided by a member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Information for Student Organizations

If you are involved in a student organization that would like to participate in Rise and Shine with AGLS, please fill out the form below.

Student Organizations Attending

Aggie Forensic Investigative Science Organization

AFISO discusses and teaches topics related to forensic and investigative sciences by holding meetings, taking trips, hosting guest speakers, and volunteering in the College Station community.
Point of Contact: aggieafis@gmail.com

Aggie Pullers

International 1/4 Scale Tractor manufacturing Competition Team
Website: https://linktr.ee/aggie_pullers
Point of Contact: aggiepullers@gmail.com

Aggie REPS

Aggie REPS is a leadership organization in the Department of Agricultural Economics established to promote undergraduate activities and to function as a liaison between faculty and students. Aggie REPS host several activities for all undergraduates in the Department of Agricultural Economics and also serve as hosts to prospective students, their parents and other campus visitors.
Website: https://agecon.tamu.edu/aggie-reps/
Point of Contact: shelbyprazak@tamu.edu

AGLS Career Center

The Texas A&M Career Center is committed to promoting career learning and development, empowering all Aggies to realize their potential, and establishing Texas A&M University as a preferred source of talent. With more than 4,000 companies actively recruiting Aggies, we provide the tools, connections, and guidance to help you succeed in your career journey. Our services include mock interviews, resume reviews, job postings, career fairs, and networking opportunities to prepare you for life beyond Texas A&M.
Website: https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/from-howdy-to-hired/
Point of Contact: cc-agls@tamu.edu

Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program (ANRP)

We provide students in COALS the opportunity to complete policy based internships in the agriculture, natural resource, and life sciences industries.
Website: anrp.tamu.edu
Point of Contact: anrp@tamu.edu

Agricultural Economics Society

The Agricultural Economics Society (AES) is a student organization that is not defined by a unique specialization. AES is an organization which embodies Agricultural Economics in its entirety. As the representative of the national Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA), AES has evolved to be a dynamic, active, and all-inclusive student organization in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University.
Point of Contact: alysecraig@tamu.edu

Agriculture Future of America (AFA)

AFA is a leadership conference where students are given the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, build on their leadership and professional skills, and network with fellow agriculturalists from across the country.
Website: https://www.agfuture.org/about
Point of Contact: amandahoffmann@tamu.edu

Agronomy Society

We aim to welcome all AGLS students in learning about soil and crop sciences. We grow the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corn Maze and have professional and social opportunities!
Point of Contact: htcook@tamu.edu

ALEC Aggie Reps

To represent the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications to prospective and current students, as well as the community. ALEC Aggie Reps focus on recruitment for the ALEC Department as well as improving current student/faculty/staff relations.
Point of Contact: Whitley0313@tamu.edu

Alpha Gamma Rho

We are an agricultural fraternity based on strengthening and developing agricultural men for the betterment of society
Point of Contact: Pblankenship@tamu.edu

Animal Science Ambassadors

Organization’s aim is to support the animal science department in student success and recruiting efforts while providing outreach opportunities for members.
Point of Contact: davis.nix@tamu.edu

Christian Leaders in Agriculture

Christian Leaders in Agriculture exists to equip students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with strong leadership skills and a firm foundation in faith. We prepare them to impact the workforce with integrity, excellence, and service. Through professional development, faith-based mentorship, and community outreach, we strive to cultivate a network of leaders who will positively influence the agricultural industry and beyond.
Point of Contact: Christianagleadersofthefuture@gmail.com

C.O.A.L.S. Council

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council (C.O.A.L.S. Council) is a professional organization that serves as the liaison between students, faculty, and the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We represent over 8,000 students within the college through service activities, networking opportunities, professional development, and opportunities for funding through scholarships and grants. There are approximately 80 members that serve on C.O.A.L.S. Council and represent the 15 departments in the college.
Website: https://tamucoalscouncil.org/
Point of Contact: coalscouncil@gmail.com

C.O.A.L.S. FX

C.O.A.L.S. FX is a leadership organization developed to equip f reshman students in the Collegeof Agriculture and Life Sciences with professional skills and provide a welcoming community of peers and mentors as they begin their college careers.
Website: https://tamucoalscouncil.org/coals-fx/
Point of Contact: coalscouncil@gmail.com

Dairy Science Club

The Dairy Science Club is a student-led organization dedicated to service, volunteerism, and professional development within the dairy industry. We provide hands-on opportunities and networking events that connect students with professionals, producers, and organizations in the field. Our goal is to foster leadership, industry knowledge, and a passion for dairy among future agricultural leaders.
Point of Contact: tamudairyscience@gmail.com

FIRE

This organization meets with a guest speaker talking about either finance, insurance, and real estate. After the speaker gives his talk there is a question time after this to discuss any questions or thoughts about the talk.
Website: https://getinvolved.tamu.edu/org/fire
Point of Contact: ronald.crowe@ag.tamu.edu

Meat Science and Technology Association

To promote opportunities for leadership and educational development of Animal Scientists with an academic emphasis in Meat Science and Food Safety.
Point of Contact: mstasocial@gmail.com

National Association of Enviromental Professionals

The National Association of Environmental Professionals gives students in the opportunity to hear about various environmental careers from professionals in the industry
Website: https://naeptamu.wixsite.com/my-site

National Association for Catering and Events

NACE is an events-based organization that provides the opportunity to further develop event skills, as well as meet and network with event professionals in the BCS area and beyond. We meet every other Tuesday with a variety of programming: networking events, skill workshops, design workshops, social events, and more!
Point of Contact: kesteren.beck@tamu.edu

Nutrition and Dietetic Association

NDA will provide a framework for meaningful student involvement, stimulate interest in the field of nutrition, and offer a networking group for future job opportunities for its members through the course of the semester.
Website: https://tamunutrition.wixsite.com/tamunda
Point of Contact: maddie.murphy@tamu.edu

Poultry Science Club

The Poultry science club is an organization that focuses on anything related to Poultry science. Our goal is to establish and maintain relationships with our club members and members of the Poultry industry.
Point of Contact: tamuposcclub@gmail.com

Pre-Vet Society

The Texas A&M Pre-Vet Society’s (PVS) main goal is to expose Texas A&M College Station and Blinn TEAM students to a variety of opportunities in the field of veterinary medicine and to help these students reach their goal of becoming veterinarians. PVS provides pre-vet students with animal handling and shadowing opportunities in the local area and with current vet school students. PVS also allows students to interact with other students in their classes and field interests through social events and cohort activities.
Website: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/pre-vet-society/
Point of Contact: Tamuprevet@gmail.com

Range Club

We are a professional organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities, fostering career development, and promoting the stewardship and conservation of natural resources and rangelands. Our club welcomes anyone with an interest in natural resources, plants, the outdoors, and conservation.
Point of Contact: gracie05@tamu.edu

Saddle and Sirloin Club

The Saddle & Sirloin Club is committed to promoting animal agriculture by supporting departmental judging teams, hosting socials, and providing community service and education about agriculture.
Point of Contact: saddleandsirlointamu@gmail.com

Sigma Alpha

Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that empowers women pursuing careers in agriculture. Rooted in the pillars of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service, it fosters a community of women who are passionate about advancing agriculture and supporting one another. Through academic excellence and leadership development, Sigma Alpha prepares members for success in the agriculture industry. The sorority also emphasizes community service, aiming to make a positive impact locally and globally. With a commitment to lifelong connections, Sigma Alpha provides a platform for women to grow, lead, and thrive in agriculture.
Point of Contact: aggiesigmaalpha@gmail.com

Society of American Foresters TAMU Student Chapter

Student chapter of the national SAF organization
Point of Contact: Evelynalb@tamu.edu

TAMU Collegiate Texas Farm Bureau

Exists to support students engaged in agriculture, enhance members’ education and to develop future leaders for Texas Farm Bureau and agriculture.
Point of Contact: tamufarmbureau@gmail.com

TAMU Horticulture Club

We are a social organization dedicated to bringing people together who share a passion for plants and making our mark on the horticultural community. Through the club, we have opportunities to learn new information and techniques from guest speakers, professors, and even each other. Membership is open to all majors at Texas A&M University, so if you love working with plants, want to learn more about the field of horticulture, or meet people with similar interests, come check us out!
Website: https://www.tamuhortclub.com/
Point of Contact: tamuhorticultureclub@gmail.com

TAMU Microbiology Club/ASM Chapter

Our purpose as an organization is to create a community for those passionate, curious, or just newly interested in the world of microbiology and to be a source for learning about the field of study and all that is involved with it here at Texas A&M and beyond. We want to foster a sense of curiosity for science and for the unseen organisms that shape the world around us by engaging in activities with our community and with professionals in the field. We hope this will encourage lifelong learning even if it is not related to one’s particular career.
Point of Contact: a.mmicrobiologysociety@gmail.com

TAMU Soil Judging Team

The TAMU Soil Judging team represent TAMU at national and regional collegiate soil judging contests. Our team place 1st last year in the region and classify and competed at the last two national contest in hosted in Iowa and Wisconsin.
Point of Contact: felipe.aburto@tamu.edu

Texas A&M Chapter of The Wildlife Society

The Texas A&M Chapter of The Wildlife Society empowers students passionate about wildlifethrough technical workshops, field-based learning, networking, and involvement in professional conservation events — preparing its members to lead in wildlife science and resource management.
Point of Contact: tamutwseducation@gmail.com

Texas A&M Food Science Club

A social and professional organization where we aim to connect students with members of the food industry and expand their knowledge of the industry as a whole.
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/tamufoodscience?usp=sharing
Point of Contact: food.science.tamu12@gmail.com

Texas A&M National Agri-Marketing Association

The Texas A&M University NAMA is dedicated to student success & development withinagribusiness.
Point of Contact: darrynfc@tamu.edu

Texas Aggie CattleWomen

The purpose of Texas Aggie CattleWomen is to bring together a group of passionate women dedicated to promoting and supporting the beef industry during their time at Texas A&M. We work to educate the student body and the public about the industry by hosting and sponsoring events that promote beef, share industry knowledge, highlight the nutritional value of beef, and showcase its cultural significance.
Point of Contact: texasaggiecattlewomen@gmail.com

Tradtitions Council

Group of students who are committed to preserving and promoting the traditions at Texas A&M University through outreach and education!
Website: https://traditions.tamu.edu/
Point of Contact: tcoutreach@aggienetwork.com