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Cultural

Newman Catholic Students’ Association

About us:

Welcome! We are a group of young Catholic students committed to deepening our faith through fellowship, scripture, and prayer. We seek to glorify God by supporting each other in living out the fullness of life in Christ through the awesome teachings of the Catholic Church. We meet students where they are, encouraging open honest discussion about our culture and faith. Jesus said, Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19). Our ultimate goal is to become the presence of Christ on campus, giving God permission to do what He wants to do in our lives. We explore many faith-related topics at our meetings, including salvation, sin, the Trinity, Mary, the Eucharist, and other Sacraments, the lives of the Saints, etc. We also discuss controversial hot topics such as homosexuality, contraception, and abortion, in the hopes that we can both understand our faith and be able to share it with others with greater clarity. We regularly engage in prayer through lectio divina (prayerful reading of the Scriptures), praise and worship, and other forms of prayer. We have fun activities such as laser tag, movie nights and games nights, men’s and women’s nights, and lots of parties with food. We also volunteer to give back to the London community, at locations such as St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre and the London Food Bank. Feel free to reach out to us on Instagram @western.newman to see how you can get involved!

Contact us at [email protected] for more information on how you can get involved.

More Information:

https://www.facebook.com/western.newman/
https://www.instagram.com/western.newman/

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

UNICEF Western

About us:

UNICEF at Western is an official branch of UNICEF Canada, the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Our mission is to educate students on current global issues, and to mobilize and empower students to invest in the positive transformation of every child’s future. From Events and Communications to Outreach and Education, there is a committee for you! Stay tuned for many events and initiatives for this year – like our upcoming Gala, FAST24 Fundraiser, Socials, and Hunger Free October!

More Information:
Website: unicefwestern.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unicefwestern
Instagram: @unicefwestern

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Health and Wellness

Students For Eating Disorder Awareness

About us: 

SEDA (Students for Eating Disorders Awareness) Western is a safe space for those who have experience with eating disorders or those who want to learn more about them. Our goal is to advocate for eating disorder awareness and support for our campus community.

 

More Information:

Instagram: @SEDA Western

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Health and Wellness

Students Fight Parkinson’s Club

About us: 

Students Fight Parkinson’s (SFP) is a student-run group, established in 2010 at Western University. We work to raise awareness for Parkinson disease and funds for the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario. Membership is open to all undergraduate students. Mission Statement – To raise awareness of the effect Parkinson’s disease has on patients, their families, and their friends – To raise money for the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario for Parkinson Disease Research – To create solidarity between the students of Western University and people with Parkinson’s in the greater London community

 

More Information:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFPWestern
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfpwestern/

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Friends of MSF UWO

About us:

Friends of MSF UWO is a student association at Western University (The University of Western Ontario) affiliated with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF, translated into English as Doctors Without Borders) Canada. We are a diverse organization of students from all disciplines of undergraduate and graduate levels who are dedicated to supporting MSF operations through global health awareness initiatives, fundraising, and community collaboration, both within Western’s campus and in the London community.

Our club is committed to diversity, as we believe that diverse interests and passions enhance the club environment and more accurately articulate MSF’s global involvement (that of executives, administrators, financiers, organizers, nurses, lab technicians, social activists, doctors, dentists, etc).

As the USC club of the year, two consecutive years in a row, we are proud representers of MSF’s UWO Western Chapter! This year we are building this chapter further by reaching a wider student basis with our Western’s Got Talent Show and Western University Research and Health Conference! Join the movement as we help MSF conquer the world’s issues, one fundraising/ awareness event at a time!

Please find ways to get involved this year through this link: https://forms.gle/YHygwHwpyaaUJ7287

More Information:

F: https://www.facebook.com/WesternMSF
I: https://www.instagram.com/western_fomsf/

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Asian Christian Fellowship

About us: 

Western Asian Christian Fellowship (ACF) is a student community focused on exploring the Christian faith together through Bible studies, praise and prayer, and small group settings. We aim to love unconditionally as Christ first loved us by supporting and encouraging each other in our daily lives, and sharing the good news of Christ with others. Regardless of spiritual background, all are welcome to join us on Fridays at 7pm in BGS 0153 for our weekly meetings. See you there:)

 

More Information: 
W: https://westernacf.wordpress.com
I: @westernacf
F: https://www.facebook.com/uwoacf/
E: [email protected]

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Health and Wellness

Western’s Cancer Awareness Society (CAS)

About us: 

Western’s Cancer Awareness Society is a non-profit student organization aimed at raising awareness, providing support, and raising funds for cancer. We strive to create an environment for peers to feel comfortable coming to for support and education. Our club year is filled with fun and informative events, guest speakers and more! We welcome anyone to join us in our fight against cancer!

Want to become an executive member? Apply HERE: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8d1oH6yakvOVPQW

More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/WesternCAS/
https://www.instagram.com/WesternCAS/

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Cultural

Romanian Students’ Association

About us: 

Salut! The Romanian Students’ Association (RSA) at Western provides students with the opportunity to connect with others who share similar roots or interests in Romanian culture and customs. We host several social events throughout the year to celebrate important Romanian traditions like December 1st, Martisor, and more. In the past, we have also co-hosted EuroNight with other European clubs and held club dinners, bowling, and trivia nights. This is a great learning opportunity for every student looking to learn more about Romania and its people, regardless of their background. Join today!

 

More Information:

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/romanianstudentsassociation
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/rsa.western?igshid=1v4tkax5wok00

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Health and Wellness

Women in Fitness

About us: 

Join our community of women who uplift one another in all aspects of life; both inside and outside of the gym.

Empowering women to embrace their physical and mental well-being, Western Women in Fitness cultivates a tight-knit community where members find support, encouragement, and lifelong friendships on their journey to a healthier, happier life.

 

More Information:

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

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

The Purple Spur Society

About us:

The spirit of Western since 1942. The longest-standing social club at Western is looking for new members to continue the legacy this year. First and foremost, The Purple Spur Society provides a community for all members with the goal of enhancing their university experience in a meaningful way. We use our vast outreach and strength in numbers to make significant contributions to hand-picked charities every year, raising $10,000 for True North Aid last year alone. This year, we have chosen to support Urban Haven Project, a local London charity that aims to support those most in need in our community. You can read more about them in our brochure, or on their website at https://urbanhavenproject.org/.

As a Spur member, you receive a free t-shirt and a small sticker to attach to your student card, ID, or phone case that gives you the following:

  • 10% off food at Toboggan Brewing Company, Joe Kool’s, and Fellini’s from Sunday-Thursday
  • 15% off at Campus Hi-Fi Monday-Friday
  • 15% off all food items at Winks Eatery
  • 10% off at Dos Tacos
  • Free combo upgrade at Burger Burger
  • Free drink & dip at King Richie’s
  • Perks with Ceeps, Lost Love, and Delilah’s coming soon!
  • Two-for-one tickets to all Spur events (usually $5.00 per ticket)

We also have a special deal for anyone who signs up during Club’s week:

  • 25% off coupon for Filthy Rebena Vintage clothing store valid during Club’s week only (September 27th to October 2nd)

We plan and execute various social events throughout the year where our members can meet new friends, forget about the stresses of school, and all the while contribute to an important cause. These events include:

  • Welcome Back Western Event at Ceeps
  • Bowling night at Palasad
  • Halloween bar event
  • “Stache Bash” semi-formal at the end of November celebrating our fundraising efforts for the Movember Foundation (moustaches encouraged)
  • “Western Goes Western” country-themed bar event
    – Fashion Show Launch Party
  • Spur Fashion Show

**All proceeds we collect from membership fees and event ticketing (after expenses) are donated to Urban Haven Project.

The largest event of the year is our annual Spur Fashion Show in March. We have a dedicated Fashion Show Executive team that works through the whole year on bringing this event to life in the most exciting way. If you are interested in fashion, dancing, photography, videography, or event planning please reach out to us and see how you can help! We’d love to have you on our team. 

More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/thepurplespursociety
https://www.instagram.com/purplespur_uwo/