COLLEGE OF APPLIED & NATURAL SCIENCES

Alpha Zeta

Alpha Zeta is the professional, honorary, and service organization of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Selection into Alpha Zeta is a high honor placing you among a Nobel Laureate, several U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture and a myriad of agricultural industry leaders. It’s also a lifelong commitment of the advancement of agriculture and natural resources. Alpha Zeta membership is limited to individuals in agriculture and natural resource fields who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, sound leadership, have a 3.3 GPA or higher, who have completed at least one academic year at Louisiana Tech University, and possesses strong character.

Block and Bridle Club

The club serves to promote the improvement and increase the interest among students of Animal Science and to bring about closer relationships among men and women pursuing Animal Science as a profession. We strive to interact with local producers and the community to promote all aspects of animal agriculture. Each year our Block and Bridle members host events such as a Horseless Rodeo, the Little International Stock Show, an annual Block and Bridle Banquet, and a trip to agriculture companies or livestock production operations in the spring.

Equestrian Club

The Equestrian Club at Louisiana Tech University is composed of students who love horses, regardless of major and experience. Some of our service activities include shoe box gifts for children in need, assisting with the therapeutic riding program at the Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center, volunteering at the Tech Equine Center, participating in local schools’ equine education activities, and assisting at the Holly Hill Equestrian Trials. Recreational activities range from traveling to the Extreme Makeover Challenge, Clear Creek Stud Stallion Showcase, visiting local farms, and hosting social events for members.

Greenscape

Greenscape is a club that is open to students of all majors to promote interest in the field of plant science, such as plant propagation, landscaping, vegetable and ornamental gardening, pest management, nursery and greenhouse production, agronomy, and botany. Students in Greenscape have opportunities to interact with the local community and develop relationships with students that have common interests. Greenscape has been a part of many activities that include educating grade school students, volunteering with horticultural projects in the community, and experiencing hands-on learning through field trips and interaction with professionals in the region.

Mascot Care Team

The Mascot Care Team is a group of 14 students that serve as the student caretakers of Tech’s live English Bulldog mascot, Tech. These students make sure Tech is exercised everyday and that he is exhibited at all possible recruiting, athletic, and special events. They continually monitor his health and well being. This organization is limited to pre-vet students that apply for the positions during their sophomore or junior years.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club

This club is specifically designed for students majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. Our meetings and events create an atmosphere where students can learn more about a career in veterinary medicine and exercise their leadership abilities through organizing and leading our meetings and events. We put on two dog dips a year, serving the community by bathing dogs, trimming nails and giving flea dips. We also go on an annual trip to tour a veterinary school where students are able to learn about prospective schools and interact with professors and their peers.

Rodeo Club

The Rodeo Club consists of students who love horses and rodeo, and wish to be part of developing a team to compete in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The NIRA’s mission is to foster and develop rodeo at the college level so that it will provide educational and competitive opportunities for students. Currently, we have about 15 members, one of which is currently showing in the NIRA and four others that plan to participate next year. Not all members of the club participate in the actual NIRA; however, it is a great way to be involved in an exciting and ever-growing equine sport. So, if you love horses, rodeo and being involved, join us! The club does fundraisers and other events to raise money, not only to participate in the NIRA but to travel to rodeos to enjoy and learn more about the sport. For instance, several members went to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas as a reward for all of their hard work during the year.

Society of American Foresters / Forestry Club

Louisiana Tech University’s Forestry Club is a chapter of the Society of American Foresters, a national organization of professional excellence and academia.  Over the past year, the forestry club has participated in festivals, social events, local projects, and competitions, including the 59th Annual Forestry Conclave. The team placed sixth this year, but plan to improve for next year’s competition at Stephen F. Austin State University.  The club also began an annual tailgating event for the homecoming game. Current students, alumni, and friends all enjoyed music, food, and friends before cheering on the Bulldogs.  We are looking forward to this upcoming school year

Stock Horse Team

The Stock Horse Team is a group of students who have come together to ride horses and learn how to be better horsemen and women. Their goal is to show what they have learned at local shows such as Cotton Country Horse Show Association with the ultimate goal to show across the state as members in the Louisiana Stock Horse Association. Many of these students have never shown before and their range of experience is from very limited to very advanced. This is a special group that works together to help each other improve and learn. Funding for the Stock Horse Team is self-generated and comes from wonderful donors and fundraising events hosted by the team.

Xi Sigma Pi

This is an international honor society for Forestry and related sciences. An undergraduate is eligible for election if the student has completed a minimum of 74 semester hours, ranked in the upper 25% of their class, and have a “B” average or higher.