Plan II Student Organizations

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Plan II Student Association

The P2SA is the umbrella organization that organizes and presides over Plan II student organized activities. The elected officers of P2SA are responsible for organizing Voltaire's Coffees, The Student Getaways, the Plan II booths at Guadalupe Street Fair and 40 Acres Fest, the Voltaire's Cinema nights and many other social and academic events for Plan II students. We also promote the Plan II Honors Program on and off-campus.

Plan II Students: Want to get involved? Have a great idea for a Plan II activity?
Contact 2009-2010 (co-)President(s) Liz Wong and Christopher Smith.

2009/2010 Elected Plan II Student Association Officers

Co-Presidents: Liz Wong and Christopher Smith

Co-Vice Presidents:Courtney Lee and David Fisher

Co-Treasurers: Dylan Bumford and Maggie Cheu

Co-Communication Chairs: Surveen Singh and Melanie Scruggs

Co-Academic Chairs: Amanda Jones and Elena Dufner

Co-Social Chairs: Alexandra Fu and Kevin Vermillion

Freshman Social Chair (Little P's): Jillian Owens and Alex Reynolds

Co-Recruitment Chairs: Megan Sanders and Emily Hawthorne

Volunteer Committee: Courtney Kauffman

Co-Secretaries:  Jade Law and Reagan Tankersley (first-year Plan II students)

Co-Historians:  Clara Fraden and Alice Armstrong (first-year Plan II students)

Leadership with a sense of humor:

At the (required) Freshman Convocation on Thursday, September 3, 2009, P2SA co-presidents, Liz Wong and Christopher Smith, introduced some new Plan II traditions:  Plan II Double-Major Bingo and the Plan II Pledge.

“I pledge allegiance to Plan II
and the University of Texas at Austin.
And to the program
for which it stands
underfunded,
indescribably awesome,
with liberty and cookies for all.”

(Some programs just have it all  .... )    : ~)

Visit the official P2SA web site

 Other Plan II Student Groups

• Plan II Art Club
  If Plan II isn’t artistic relief enough from your scholastic goals, we at the P2 Art Club have plenty of outlets for your creative plugs!  We organize group activities and outings to plays (Broccoli Project!), museums, and other shows about 3 times a semester.  Our main event, though, is hosting the Plan II Art Show in the Spring – an open exhibit of all Plan II artistic expression.  Contact Alli Hammond: 512.921.7535
• The Black Honor Students Association (BSHA)
  BSHA is a newly launched organization at the University of Texas in Austin. Formed on an expressed need to provide a support system for those black individuals achieving academic excellence, BHSA strives not only to unite and further the success of current black honors students at The University of Texas at Austin, but also serves to recruit black high school students into the university’s Honors Programs, thereby encouraging diversity. Additionally, BHSA invites renowned UT-Faculty to bi-weekly meetings in order to discuss pertinent issues and feats facing the community. New members are always welcome! For more information contact: Lauren Williams or Melissa Wyatt.
• Broccoli Project - Plan II student-run theatre troupe specializing in guerilla tactics. Contact: Christopher Smith or Maggie Cheu at Producers
• Plan II Chamber Music Society
  Do you play an instrument or sing? Are you looking for fun and relaxing opportunities to perform chamber music? Look no further than the Plan II Chamber Music Society!
  
  Members form into small chamber groups of like-minded, compatible students and rehearse independently throughout the semester. Groups have the opportunity to perform in a recital at the end of each semester. Other activities include masterclasses and coaching sessions with UT Butler School of Music faculty or students, attending classical music concerts as a group, performing for community service, and sight-reading parties.
  
  Officers: Elana Estrin, president; Hannah Lee, vice president; Melissa Wyatt, treasurer; Ashley Liou, secretary; Jimmy Wang, historian and social events coordinator.  Contact Elana Estrin.
• Little p's - The Plan II first-year students' association
  Little P’s is a P2 organization dedicated to the freshmen class. The purpose behind Little P’s is to encourage Plan II freshmen to become leaders in Plan II, the University and the Austin community. Every month, we have a social of some sort (in the past, we’ve gone to Amy’s Ice Cream and Slices & Ices and we’ve played Dodgeball, we’ve also gone to see the bats under the bridge!) that encourages freshmen to get to know each other as well as other P2ers. We are also the group responsible for the new Plan II tradition of the Mr. Plan II contest that was searching for the sexiest, savviest, smartest male in Plan II. We hope to continue with even greater success next year. Please contact Freshmen Coordinators: Jillian Owens and Alex Reynolds
• The Plan II Pre-Law Society
  If you intend to pursue law, have an interest in the implications of the legal practice on society, or are merely wondering if law is your calling, P2PLS is the organization for you! Our bimonthly meetings have featured words of wisdom from the Dean of the UT Law School, a panel discussion by prominent leaders of the Texas legal community, various presentations discussing the practice of law applied to particular industries,and, of course, hallmarks of Plan II: dynamic group discussions and insightful mentoring from UT law professors. Group address: p2prelaw@googlegroups.com. Contact: Alex Holmes
• The Plan II Premedical Society
  The Plan II Premedical society exists to be a resource and guide for Plan II pre-meds. Plan II Pre-Med will host guest speakers who work in the health field and will help connect Plan II pre-meds with shadowing opportunities with local doctors.  We will discuss the medical profession, class selection as a Plan II premed, medical school admissions, MCAT prep and med school interviews.  We are organizing group volunteering activities to get freshmen involved in health-related volunteer activities.    Contact: Holly Day, Plan II Pre-Medical Society, President
• The Society of Plan II Engineers (SP2E=Spitooee)
  The goal of the Society of Plan II Engineers (SP2E) is to help Plan II/Engineers bridge the gap between their engineering and liberal arts education by learning from people that have created a career involving both the sciences and the arts. To this end we hold dinners with distinguished guests each semester and  fireside chats with distinguished UT professors. In the past we have hosted former governor Anne Richards, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Mayor Will Wynn, and Dean Gregory Fenves. At our firesides we have hosted Dr. Hans Mark, Professor Larry Speck and Dr. Michael Webber. We also provide guidance to our members to help them navigate the demanding Plan II/Engineering
  curriculum at advising coffees each semester. Contact SP2E,  Amanda Cuellar or Zach Ullah
• The Undecided - Plan II Students' Blog: The Undecided is the official blog/electronic newspaper of the P2SA and provides a forum for P2 students to write articles and submit creative work. Björn Billhardt, the founder of the Undecided, recently said "...Undecided "is getting bigger and better than even I, as the formal humble dictator, ever imagined. You are doing a fantastic job and a huge service to the Plan II community. Take on The New York Times!" Editor: Ryan Edwards theundecidedblog@gmail.com

Currently Inactive (if you're interested, get it going again!):

• The Common Lamppost - Open mic and print anthology of student works.
  The Common Lamppost is the phoenix that has risen from the ashes of the Offerings to the Void. (The former artistic magazine of the Plan II Honor's Program.) The Common Lamppost combines monthly open-mic shows with a once-a- semester print anthology of student work, in an effort to allow students to have access to one another's creative works.The Common Lamppost is open to everyone and invites all manner of performances, from poetry to music to stand-up comedy.
• The Good Society
  The Good Society's mission is to create an atmosphere and structure that is conducive to personal growth through discussion of societal problems and community solutions. There is no required commitment to be a member, but we are always looking for new ideas for projects.
• Plan II Christian Fellowship
  The P2CF meets informally about once a month to pray together, eat together, and encourage one another.  Plan II students from all religious backgrounds are welcome.  We want to help students to connect with a church and find hope in the gospel.  Contact: needs coordinator
• The Great Outdoors Project (the other GOP!)
  Do you like to climb? Hike? Frolic around outside? Never done it but want to give it a try? GOP members love the outdoors and all that Austin and its surrounding areas have to offer. We focus on conservation and recreation. Past projects have included fundraising, volunteer cleanups, climbs and hiking trips in Austin and area parks. Everyone is welcome to come to activities (non-Plan II and non-members).
• PLAN2B. - Plan II Business Association
  PLAN2B is the Plan II Business group and an organization for every Plan II student with an interest in business, the corporate world, money, etc. PLAN2B will be a forum to discuss relevant issues and listen to informative speakers, a social unit, a hub of networking possibilities, and the magic 8-ball to answer age-old questions, like how do you tie a double-English knot in your tie. PLAN2B: business experience distinctly flavored with Plan II. Contact: needs coordinator
• The Plan II Poetry Society
  The Plan II Poetry Society aims to introduce new and diverse types of poetry to all poetry aficionados. The Society holds regular thematic meetings and peer group writing workshops. We also bring in guest poets and literary speakers to host workshops and perform readings. And, as always, this isn't restricted to just P2ers so bring your friends.
• Soma - The Plan II Dance Ensemble
  Soma is the Plan II Dance Ensemble, founded in January 1999. We perform a range of styles, primarily focusing on modern, lyrical, ballet, and jazz. Our members choreograph all our dances and then teach them to the rest of the group at our weekly rehearsals. Soma is principally a performance ensemble and has performed at Texas Revue, the Plan II Talent Show, and our own annual Spring Shows. We hold auditions in September.

UT student organizations with Plan II roots, involvement or leadership....

• Environmental Outreach
• Men Against Sexual Assault
• Ransom Notes - A capella at UT

Visit the UT Dean of Students Website to view the 900+ other UT registered student organizations.

2008/2009 Elected Plan II Student Association Officers

Co-Presidents: Liz Wong and Christopher Smith

Co-Vice Presidents: Alexandra Fu and Lawrence Tsai

Co-Treasurers: Dylan Bumford and Dane Miller and Maggie Cheu (fall)

Co-Communication Chairs: Natalie Butler and Madlyn Hatch

Co-Academic Chairs: Leigh Patterson and Mia Avramescu

Co-Social Chairs: Trevor Wood and Emory Skolkin

Freshman Social Chair: Courtney Lee

Co-Recruitment Chairs: Megan Sanders and Emily Hawthorne (fall) and Rachel Mueller (spring)

Volunteer Committee: Kyung Hyun (Aaron) Seo

Co-Secretaries: David Fisher and Sarah Propst

Co-Historians: Jillian Owens and Surveen Singh

2007/2008 Elected Plan II Student Association Officers

Co-Presidents: Geoff Abraham and Jessica Brigg

Co-Vice Presidents: Shyam Sivasankar, Travis Cosban and Katherine Kuang

Co-Treasurers: Christopher Smith and Elizabeth Wong

Co-Communication Chairs: Shashank Srivastava and Lawrence Tsai

Co-Academic Chairs: Joey Kolker and Esin Saribudak

Co-Social Chairs: David Zummo and Jenny Baker

Co-Recruitment Chairs: Basil Awad and Vicki Chang