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Cultural

Vietnamese Student Association

About us: 

Western’s Vietnamese Students’ Association is a cultural club that has dedicated itself to promoting Vietnamese culture, nurturing social connections, and shining light on the Vietnamese community within London. Although a Vietnamese cultural club, we welcome with open arms any Western students who have interests in being involved in a tight-knit community that celebrates Vietnamese culture, developing social connections and skills, as well as forming new friendships along the way! So what are you waiting for? Join Western VSA and be prepare to indulge in our engaging events, fun social gatherings, and making memories that will last a lifetime!

 

More Information: 
Check out our socials here!
IG: @westernvsa
FB: https://www.facebook.com/uwovsa/
Email: vsauwo@gmail.com
More information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19KOe6T5wclkCZiBRt7JV3ZJW-3upj7FEzazDCNB2XtM/edit?usp=sharing

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Cultural

Sikh Students Association

About us:
The Western Sikh Students Association aims to unite and educate the Sikh community at Western by providing a variety of events focused on social community building, culture, and learning, while fostering an inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds can connect with Sikh values and meet new people.

More Information:

https://www.facebook.com/westernSSA
https://www.instagram.com/western_ssa

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Rotaract

About us:
Are you looking for volunteering opportunities? A global network where you can connect with devoted professionals in all fields? A way to grow the experience in your major like health care, business, law, or teaching? Then Rotaract is the club for you! We are an organization looking for students who are focused on leadership development, community service, and are dedicated to helping others. Being a Rotaract member means you’ll have the opportunity to connect with multiple facets of service: whether it is working with families that have children with juvenile diabetes in our free annual camp, volunteering with various local organizations, or even participating in some of our unique fundraising events – you’ll always be making a difference (some of which even reach worldwide!). Opportunities will be available ALL YEAR to our general members, where you can participate in volunteering awards and create a unique university experience! So don’t miss out and join now! We are excited to welcome you to the team 🙂

More Information:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=uwo%20rotaract

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Cultural

Hillel

About us: 

Western Hillel pursues its mission by: Creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive environment, fostering student growth and the balance in being distinctively Jewish and universally human, pursuing tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world) and Jewish learning, supporting Israel and global Jewish peoplehood, all with a commitment to excellence, innovation, accountability and results. Hillel strives to foster a well rounded Jewish environment for all Jewish students at the University of Western Ontario. This is accomplished by offering programs in the following areas: cultural, social, religious, philanthropic and educational. Every Jewish student at UWO is presented with a multitude of activities and clubs, all of which serve to enhance their academic life during their university careers. For more information and to get involved go to https://hillelontario.org/western/ or call (416) 913-2428;8

 

More Information: 
https://hillelontario.org/western/
Instagram: @westernhillel

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Hobbies/Special Interests

Pre-Veterinary Society

About us: 

The UWO Pre-Veterinary Society is dedicated to providing undergraduate students insight on navigating their path into veterinary medicine. This club offers volunteers oppurtunities, presentations from the top veterinary schools in the world, and fun bonding activities between undergrads!

 

More Information: 

https://www.facebook.com/westernprevet/
https://www.instagram.com/westernprevet/

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Humanitarian Society

About us:

UWO Humanitarian Society (previously Western Red Cross Club) works in partnership with the regional London/Middlesex Red Cross branch to fundraise and increase awareness for Humanitarian Crises acknowledged by the International and Canadian Red Cross Societies. We provide our members with a wide variety of volunteer opportunities within the London community. Our goal is to instill in the UWO community the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

More Information:

Instagram: @uhswestern

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Western for the Elderly

About us: 

Western for the Elderly is dedicated to connecting Western students with London’s community of older adults through volunteering initiatives and events in local long-term care homes. Our goal is to celebrate both the energy of students and the wisdom of older adults by forming meaningful intergenerational friendships. Through our events, students can share hobbies, exchange perspectives, and make a lasting positive impact in London’s community of older adults, all while gaining valuable hands-on experience in our many affiliate homes.

 

More Information:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/485426288759795

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Health and Wellness

Concussion Awareness Western

About us: 

The goals of the Concussion Awareness Society at Western University are to provide the public with educational resources and to provide an open forum for collaboration to encourage the generation of new and innovative ideas and solutions for concussion treatment. Ultimately, we want to see Western students coming together in support of the university’s world-renowned researchers in their pursuit of understanding this debilitating injury.

 

More Information: 
https://www.facebook.com/ConcussionAwarenessWestern
https://www.linkedin.com/company/concussionawarenessuwo

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Cultural

Taiwanese Association at Western

About us: 

Welcome to the Taiwanese Association at Western! Please follow our Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with events:

More Information:
Website: https://uwotaw.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawuwo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tawuwo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4p503OraGTzgFIsCV2PmA

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Empower

About us: 

Empower is a student-led club focused on addressing women’s issues and social injustices through education, advocacy, and community support. We aim to raise awareness through interactive workshops, educational content, and charity initiatives.Our initiatives include:• Educational outreach through workshops, events, and informative posts• Philanthropy and advocacy through partnering with shelters and organizations for fundraisers and donation drives• Peer-to-peer support, connecting upper-year students with individuals looking to develop capstone projects on social justice issuesJoin us to be part of a community that believes in real conversations and creating tangible impact on our campus and beyond.

 

More Information:

Instagram: @empoweruwo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerUWO/

Empower Goals