and nutrition through club programs and activities. Food Technology Club The Food and Technology Club is part of the National Institute of Food Technologists Student Association. The club strives to enhance student's professional development, leadership skills, and provide members with career opportunities. Some activities include: Product development, College Bowl, Undergraduate Research Paper Competition, tours of local companies, and guest speakers. National Resources Management Society The NRMT society welcomes all students interested in environmental professions. The group participates in tree planting, stream clean-ups, camping, canoeing, and hosting guest speakers. Animal and Avian Sciences Graduate Student Association AASGSA are involved in many activities within the college, to promote graduate student interaction between other students, faculty, and staff. Events include: Annual Spaghetti Sizzler, Chili Cookoff, and other social events throughout the year. Sigma Alpha, Beta Alpha Chapter Sigma Alpha is a professional sorority, promoting agriculture on a local, state, and national level. The group emphasized professional development, close friendships, and ties to the surrounding Greek community. Veterinary Science Club The Veterinary Science Club is a group of students sharing interest in the field of veterinary science and an official member of the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association. The club works to promote a better understanding of the numerous opportunities in veterinary medicine, update students with the latest veterinary school information, and share information on veterinary and animal experiences. College Park Environmental Group Promoting Environmental Activism and Appreciation The CPEG is a University of Maryland sponsored student group, promoting environmental awareness. The group is involved in community service, recreation, and education. Collegiate 4-H Collegiate 4-H is an organization that provides its members with a sense of identity on campus, enriches their lives through group projects and recreation, and develops confidence and leadership skills. Mainly the chapter here at the University of Maryland, College Park provides leadership and organization to the College Park Clovers 4-H Club in combination with Prince George's County 4-H, while also engaging in a variety of fundraising efforts. Within our club, there are opportunities to travel including the Northeast Regional Conference held each fall and the National Collegiate Conference held each spring. Collegiate 4-H is open to all students who wish to support youth and the 4-H program. It is not necessary to have prior 4-H experience, only to have an interest in the 4-H ideals and in serving your community. MANRRS The group works to promote academic and professional advancement of