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Nutrition Club

Who we are

The UConn Nutrition Club consists of students interested in nutritional sciences and related disciplines. We operate out of the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, but ALL students are welcome, regardless of their major area of study.

Mission and Goals

Our philosophy is to promote student participation in nutrition related activities for the purpose of furthering nutrition knowledge, promoting healthful living, and enhancing career development.

What we do

Club activities involve community service work, educational outreach to the UConn community, professional development, and fundraising for charitable causes.

The Nutrition Club holds meetings every other Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in Arjona 139.

Club dues are $5.00 per year, and membership is open to all UConn students.

Please contact the president, Michele Andrews (michele.andrews@uconn.edu) for more information.

Why you should get involved

If any one of the following describe you, check out the Nutrition Club:

  • You love food
  • You enjoy being healthy and active
  • You like to keep up with the latest nutrition news and happenings
  • You are interested in educating others on the contribution of good nutrition for health
  • You want to increase your own professional development
  • You are interested in building your resume
  • You enjoy hanging out with other like-minded nutrition enthusiasts

Club Activities

  • CANR Cornucopia - Healthy Snack Display, fundraising for club activities by helping with hayrides
  • America's Walk for Diabetes
  • World Food Day
  • American Dietetic Association Conference
  • Food Drive - Donated non-perishable food to local soup kitchen
  • Holiday Dessert Reception
  • March is National Nutrition Month - Participate in Food Fest activities and campus displays
  • Connecticut Dietetic Association Spring Meeting - A one day professional conference. Great opportunity to network!
  • Host Speaker for a Seminar
  • Walk Against Hunger
  • T-Shirt sale - Club T-shirts are available

Great News

Eight students were funded by USG to go to the ADA Public Policy Workshop in Washington, DC from March 1 - March 3, 2005
News and Updates

Fall 2009 Seminar Series
A Seminar Series Presented by the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut
More Information

 

Positions Open

Professor & Director of Functional Foods Initiative

Nutritional Sciences, 75% Research and 25% Teaching, 10 month, tenure-track. – Applications and supporting materials will be reviewed beginning November 30, 2009 until the positions are filled.

Assistant/Associate Professor

Nutritional Sciences, 50% research and 50% teaching, 9 month, tenure-track. – Applications and supporting materials will be reviewed beginning October 12, 2009 until the positions are filled.