Last semester, members of the PSA and Roots & Shoots played Santa Claus to a group of former biomedical chimpanzees residing at the Wildlife Waystation.  Everyone brought in paper towel rolls, which we wrapped in Christmas paper and filled with popcorn, nuts, cereal, gummy bears, and other goodies.  We made close to 80 yummy gifts for the chimps, which were delivered the week before Christmas.  Former PSA president Kat White, a volunteer at the Waystation, helped hand out the presents and witnessed the fun the chimps had opening them.  Click here for photos.   

PSA Mission Statement

The Primatology Student Association's goals are to promote primate conservation, provide a forum for students to discuss the latest issues in primatology, and link the department's primatology program to the community.  The coordinator works with a faculty advisor to develop projects that promote educational experiences involving nonhuman primates (fieldtrips, workshops, etc.); and through the Anthropology Students Association (ASA) works with the ICC Representative to request funds for such projects.

Roots & Shoots Mission Statement

Roots & Shoots' purpose is to foster a global environmental and humanitarian effort to bolster care and concern for our human community, our environment, and all animals.  It aims to empower individuals to take action and change the world, one project at a time.  It aims to spread knowledge about caring for the earth and its inhabitants.