SAE Student Groups

Student groups are a great way to connect with peers and professionals, and develop skills through projects and leadership. There are many groups for SAE students to choose and we have embedded a list below of groups that focus on areas related to SAE disciplines. 

You can view additional College of Design student groups here:  https://design.uoregon.edu/student-services/student-groups

To explore additional groups outside of the college and school, visit the Center for Student Involvement website.

For student group leaders and members, below are a few college and campus resources to help you with event planning, developing leadership skills, and identifying campus funding sources.


American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

Contact: oregon@aias.org   
Website: https://sites.google.com/aias.org/oregonaias/home   
Instagram: @aias_uoregon

The mission of the American Institute of Architecture Students is to organize architecture students in a combined effort for advancement in the field of architecture. We strive to provide a stronger connection between the educational environment and the professional world. Our goal is to supplement architectural education with specific events that connect students with professionals in the field of architecture.


Associated Students for Historic Preservation (ASHP)

Contact: ashp@uoregon.edu

The mission of the Associated Students for Historic Preservation is to advance knowledge and understanding among students, professionals, and educators throughout the nation. Members of ASHP are responsible for publishing ASHP Journal, organizing Historic Preservation Week, arranging special lectures and events, and sponsoring field trips to historic sites.


American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Oregon Student Chapter (ASHRAE)

Website: https://uoashrae.uoregon.edu/   
Instagram: @uoashrae

The University of Oregon ASHRAE Student Branch was established in Spring 1999, under the sponsorship of the Oregon ASHRAE Chapter. We are the first student chapter in the state, and our membership is primarily comprised of architecture students. Through branch activities, we seek to understand the integration of environmental systems, the codes and standards related to produce energy-efficient, healthy, and comfortable environments, and we want to participate in the networking and career opportunities that can help us to design better buildings. Understanding the processes by which architectural and engineering professions can work together is a critical goal of this branch.


American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Contact: asla.uoregon@gmail.com   
Website: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/uoasla/   
Instagram: @asla.uoregon

The student ASLA mission is to serve as a resource and link between UO Landscape Architecture students, National and Oregon ASLA, and the professional community. We support the Landscape Architecture student body, promote professional development, and provide educational assistance throughout the academic year.

 


Freedom By Design

Contact: freedombydesignuo@gmail.com  
Website: https://sites.google.com/aias.org/oregonaias/freedom-by-design?authuser+0  
Instagram: @fbd_uoregon

Freedom by Design is a program within AIAS that utilizes the skills and talents of architecture students in service to their community. Our projects better the community, promote skill building, and foster relationships. FBD empowers students to become owners in a process that radically impacts the lives of people in their communities through design, construction, and engagement-based solutions. We seek to address what the major barriers are that our local community faces, take note of specific situations and challenges that FBD service can tackle, and draw upon these different situations, noting what solutions can be done. 


Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability Conference (HOPES)

Website: https://hopes.uoregon.edu/   
Instagram: @hopesconference   
 Get involved with this student-run conference! The Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability (HOPES) conference is an annual event that creates the opportunity for students, faculty, community members, and visiting scholars to discuss the relationship between ecology and design, and how this connection can produce sustainable buildings.


International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Website: https://www.iida-or.org/students/student-member-benefits   
Instagram: @iida_uo (IIDA UO Student Chapter)

IIDA is a professional organization dedicated to commercial interior designers. At the University of Oregon, our student chapter strives to promote the interior design profession, connect students with their peers and professionals, and prepare future interior designers for the transition from school to the profession. Through involvement with IIDA, emerging professionals can participate in various events such as: networking opportunities, guest speakers, design charrettes, project tours, and much more.


Oregon Alliance for Sustainable Innovative Spaces (OASIS) 

Contact: uooasis@gmail.com
Website: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/oasisclub
Instagram: @uo_oasis

OASIS (Oregon Alliance for Sustainable & Innovative Spaces) is a student-led environmental design group at the University of Oregon. We bring together students, faculty, and community partners to develop and implement innovative solutions to local environmental challenges in Eugene/Springfield. Our interdisciplinary approach considers the natural, social, and cultural aspects of each project, ensuring they are resilient, sustainable, and impactful. All majors are welcome!