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Student Organizations

Student Chapter of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID)

ASID seeks to promote the development of interior design professionals through mentoring, professional development events, and providing knowledge, opportunities, resources, and connections to the professional world of interior design. ASID also contributes to the understanding of the part of this profession plays in the field of design, our culture, and our economy, as well as the satisfaction it offers as a profession.
Faculty advisor: Suzanne Scott

Student contact: Rebecca Wydra

Email: wydra@wisc.edu

For more information, visit the National ASID website: www.asid.org

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

AATCC is a national organization of dyers and chemists in the textile industry and is designed to promote increased knowledge of the application of dyes and chemicals, encourage research work on chemical processes and materials and establish channels to interchange professional knowledge among members.
Faculty advisor: Professor Majid Sarmadi
For more information, visit the National AATCC web site: www.aatcc.org

Textile & Apparel Student Association (TASA)

TASA seeks to use the design skills obtained in class in the community. This student organization welcomes students interested in pursuing a career in this field. TASA events include the Fashion Show and Meriter Project.

Faculty Advisor: Diane Sheehan

Student Contact: Da Lor

Email: dlor1@wisc.edu

For more information, visit TASA.

2007-2008 TASA Officers

President

 Da Lor
Vice President Molly Dimond
Secretary Jessie Cameron
Treasurer Sara Peterson
Public Relations Gina Schiappacasse
Community Service Liason Polly Veltchev
Fashion Show Coordinators Kimberly Christian
  Julie Hoppe
  Alyssa Lapetina
  Dokia Thao
Static Display Coordinator Hannah Bartz

 

Consumer Science Student Assocation (CSSA)

The Consumer Science Student Association, better known as CSSA, is open to all UW-Madison students. Through professional, social, and volunteering events CSSA helps students come together to build their resumes, prepare for life after college, network with professionals, and to make new friends. CSSA is comprised of mainly Consumer Science and Retailing majors, however we do have members outside of these majors and encourage everyone to join!

Student Contact: Adam Bruins
Email: arbruins@wisc.edu

For more information, visit CSSA’s web site at cssasohe.rso.wisc.edu.

2007-2008 CSSA Officers
President Jenna Ferrito
Vice President Sally Merckx
Secretary Katie Kurtz
Treasurer Josh Strzelecki
Public Relations Adam Bruins
Webmaster Ryan Knoll

 

Financial Occupations Club for University Students (FOCUS)

FOCUS strives to provide career development for its membership, improve financial literacy on campus, provide counseling and intervention to fellow students and the surrounding community, and to promote the financial planning process.
For more information, visit FOCUS’s web site at focus.rso.wisc.edu.

Retail Club

Retail Club is a professional organization which provides students with an in-depth view of the exciting careers in the retail industry. Retail professionals are invited to campus to share their insights and expertise via informal presentations and special topic seminars. An important network of professional contacts is available through both members and speakers.
Faculty advisor: Cynthia Jasper

 

HDFS Students for Families and Children

Students for Families and Children serves as resource for undergraduate students to become more involved in the community through volunteer opportunities. Activities focus on meeting the needs of families and children in the Madison area and beyond. Additionally, SFC provides students with a link to other undergraduate students, professors, graduate students, alumni and other individuals in related fields.

Student Contact: Kathryn Abrams

Email: kabrams@wisc.edu

For more information, visit SFC's website at sfc.rso.wisc.edu.

Phi Upsilon Omicron (PhiU)

Phi U is a national honorary professional organization that recognizes and promotes the development of scholarship and leadership, advances and promotes home economics, and establishes and strengthens friendships.
Faculty advisor: Karen Goebel

Student Contact: Mara Lychwick

Email: phi_u@yahoo.com

For more information, visit Phi U Nu Chapter's website

or Phi U's national website.

For membership information, please contact one of the officers below.

2007-2008 Phi U Officers
Co-President Mara Lychwick lychwick@wisc.edu
Co-President Stephanie Barch barch@wisc.edu
Secretary Hoai Nguyen hnguyen1@wisc.edu
Treasurer Rachel Ackeret ackeret@wisc.edu
Social & Initiation Chair Kallie Tiboris tiboris@wisc.edu
Publicity & Historian Chair Casey Peavey peavey@wisc.edu

 

Student Chapter of the Wisconsin Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (WAFCS)

WAFCS is the state arm of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), one of the oldest professional societies in the United States. Founded in 1909, its purpose is to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life through programs that educate, influence public policy, disseminate information and publish research findings. The student chapter echoes these themes in preparing students to enter the retail field.
For more information, visit the National AAFCS website

or Wisconsin's AAFCS website.

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