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Texas A&M Student Chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
TAMU-WDA, TAMU ScWDA, ScWDA
Purpose:
The mission and purpose of this organization is that of the Wildlife Disease Association: to acquire, disseminate, and apply knowledge of the health and diseases of wild animals.
And our specific goals are:
1)To bring together students, researchers, veterinarians, and others working in the area of wildlife health and disease.
2)To educate students interested in working with wildlife about job opportunities, job qualifications, and education.
3)To connect students with mentors.
Year Founded:
2009
Membership Dues:
$15.00 per year
Admits Members:
All Year
Meeting Locations:
Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex (VBEC)

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Cora Garcia
Public Contact E-mail Address:
coragarcia1999@tamu.edu
Public Contact Phone Number:
2817360731

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
http://scwda.tamu.edu
Organization E-mail Address:
tamuwda@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Non-Academic Department:
None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
31-50
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
0-3 Hours
Membership intake process:
Open

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per semester
Fundraising Events:
Once per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Three or more times per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Never
Off-Campus Social Events:
Once per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Never
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Never
New Member Orientation/Training:
Once per year
Events with Alcohol:
Never
In-State Travel:
Once per semester
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never