The Student Nutrition & Food Science Club offers an opportunity for students to become involved in community, industry and school-oriented projects; to meet with career professionals, faculty, and other students; and to show leadership through becoming a club officer. In addition, scholarships to local conferences and national professional conventions are offered. Other events sponsored by the club include: presentations by speakers in all fields of nutrition and food science, NuFS Department Convocation (graduation) ceremony planning, regular club meetings, advisement day luncheons, an on-campus job fair, and more.

Sign up for a Nutrition and Food Science Club Membership!!

Benefits of becoming a NuFS Club member:

• Support the Club and its officers
• Contribute to NuFS Club fundraising efforts
• Network with peers and professionals in your field
• Receive the NuFS Club newsletter
• Receive e-mail notices for speakers and other events
• Add to your resume
• Be eligible for scholarships

1 year membership: $10.00 (fall and spring)
1 semester membership: $8.00 (spring)

Membership dues are part of the club's fundraising activities. Fundraising is needed for (but not limited to):

• Convocation
  Convocation is the NuFS Department graduation ceremony for peers, family, and friends.
  
• Scholarships
  Scholarships may be awarded to members for attending meetings and workshops offered by professional organizations such as the American Dietetic Association (ADA), California Dietetic Association (CDA), San Jose Peninsula Dietetic Association (SJPD), and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Possibilities include ADA and IFT annual meetings, Trends Seminar (SJPD), and CDA Public Policy Education Day.
  
• Department Gift
  The NuFS Department gift is presented in May at the department convocation. 
       2002 gift: degree concentration banners
       2001 gift: NuFS Department banner
       2000 gift: digital camera
  These gifts are available for department use, as well as NuFS club use.