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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

Heart & Stroke Western

About us:

The Heart and Stroke Club is an organization that brings the values, beliefs and guidance of the Heart and Stroke Foundation into University life. Working alongside the London Branch of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the club is designed to raise awareness for various cardiovascular threats, promote/provide a healthier lifestyle and to fundraise actively to help facilitate the research being conducted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The club achieves its mandate through several events, some directly organized by the foundation and others unique to the club. The Heart and Stroke club has many volunteer and leadership opportunities to offer.

 

More Information:

https://www.instagram.com/heartandstrokeuwo/
https://www.facebook.com/HeartAndStrokeUWO
https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartandstrokeuwo/

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Cultural

Calligraphers of Western

About us: 

This is a UWO club dedicated to raising and exposing East Asian culture through various styles of calligraphy. We have also expanded to include various styles of Western calligraphy as well. Both beginners experienced calligraphers are welcome. All lessons and materials are provided by the club. We will be having weekly sessions for calligraphy and monthly events as well. If you are interested in leadership opportunities, make sure you apply for our executive positions as well.

More Information:

https://www.facebook.com/calligraphersofwestern
https://www.instagram.com/uwocrown/

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Hobbies/Special Interests

Western Aviatrix

About us:

Welcome to Western Aviatrix! Our mission is to connect students who share a passion for aviation by creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive space. We aim to inspire students to pursue careers in aviation, regardless of their background or identity. With less than 20% of aviation professionals – whether pilots, air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance engineers, educators, or managers – identifying as women, we are committed to changing this.

We also strive to support other underrepresented groups, including BIPOC individuals and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, to ensure they feel a sense of belonging in aviation. To achieve this, our club hosts social events to foster connections among members, offer educational events centered on aviation, and encourage participation in community outreach to inspire the next generation and those interested in joining the field.

Our executive team:
Angel Abraham – President
Vanessa Waugh – VP Events
Emily Luong – VP Communication
Rhea Kollias – VP Finance
Alysha Reddy – VP Membership
Maya Kumar – VP Administration

More Information:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/westernaviationassociation

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Health and Wellness

Exercise is Medicine

About us: 

Exercise is Medicine Canada on Campus at Western University is a branch of the organization Exercise is Medicine Canada, a joint venture between the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and American Medical Association, which has been implemented in Canada by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). We aim to promote physical activity as a method of chronic disease prevention, improve the health of Canadians and make Western’s campus a healthier place. Exercise is a critical component of health and our club will foster collaborations and inter-disciplinary relationships for aspiring health professionals. Our goal is to make evidence-based exercise prescription an integral and standard component of treatment recommended by current and next-generation health professionals. Through awareness campaigns, keynote speaker addresses and research symposiums, we hope to influence the healthy living behaviours of Western undergraduate students.

 

More Information:
https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/canada/
Instagram @eimwesternu
Twitter: @EIMC_Western

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Hobbies/Special Interests

Association of Role Players

About us: 

The Western Association of Role Players is a vibrant community with the goal of encouraging the enjoyment of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). These are verbal storytelling games that you play with dice and paper and a group of your friends! We have a wide variety of events to help folks find games to join, to learn more about TTRPGs, and to foster community. Our year starts with Introcon, which is free for everyone to attend. Gamekeepers will pitch their games, and you get to chat with them and pick a game you’d like to join. Or you can be the one to pitch your game and gather players! After that, we host a number of one-shot conventions, where we gather to play themed one-shots that our members have put together. We also partake in a multi-university game night called Dungeons, Dragons and Donations, to raise money for charity! You can also come learn more about TTRPGs and how to better your skills as a player and gamekeeper in our WARP workshops. And this year, we’ll have some extra surprise activities that we can’t wait to share with you. Come roll some dice with us this year!

 

More Information: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warp_uwo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warpuwo

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Hobbies/Special Interests

Esports and Gaming Association

About us: 

The Western Electronic (Esports) Gaming Association is a community for students on campus who enjoy playing video games, and who like to meet and socialize with other gamers. WEGA runs a wide variety of events throughout the year – tournaments and other competitions for those who love to compete, more casual gaming nights to make connections and enjoy games together, as well as more casual social events to build a community.

WEGA also helps to run a number of esports teams across a wide variety of titles. If you’re interested in playing your game at the highest level, we’d love to help connect you with other students looking to do the same.

Join our community! (https://discord.com/invite/cPgknSXvGj)

More Information:

https://www.facebook.com/WesternEGA

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

London Bridges

About us: 

London Bridges is a community service club at Western. Our goal is to connect the Western student body to the greater London community by giving students the opportunity to volunteer and fundraise for local charitable organizations in need of greater support. London Bridges is not only committed to raising awareness, but also to actively respond to the issues that affect London residents. We understand that our members come from a variety of backgrounds and have different interests. So we work with a variety of charitable organizations and give our members the opportunity to choose the organization that best suits their interests and schedules. Our main goal is to give our members the perfect environment to do meaningful work – volunteer and fundraise for organizations in need of support so that they can make a positive difference in the London community.

 

More Information:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/LondonBridgeUWO/

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Community Volunteering/Philanthropy

ALS Western

About us: 

ALS Western welcomes you to the 2022-23 school year with Western’s Club Week! We invite you to join us in forming a positive and family-like community surrounding ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). We are dedicated to raising awareness and increasing engagement in the local and national ALS Community. In the past, we’ve done so by hosting a variety of events including: – Holiday Gift Basket Event for local patients – Walk to End ALS with ALS Canada – Panel events hosting Western’s very own professors in the medical space – Social Events to interact and create bonds with fellow students interested in the space – & More! Clubs Week will be in-person & hosted from September 19th to 23rd in the UCC Mustangs Lounge and the UCC Atrium. Come see us to learn more about us and our plans for this year! We will be hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 28th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST. In this meeting, we will provide an overview of the club, opportunities to get involved, our planned events for the year, and more!

Zoom link for AGM: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4237597193?pwd=c0NKbXZrNXJpTEx6NXN0RTh1UGpBZz09

There are also plenty of Executive Positions up for grabs this coming school year. In 2022-23, we will be offering 8 executive positions that you can apply for: – VP Outreach – Director of Finance (1) – Director of Events (2) – 2nd Year Representative (2) – 1st Year Representative (2) Applications will be due on October 9th at 11:59 pm. Interviews for the positions will take place during the week of October 9th. If you’re interested, you can find the link to apply below and learn more about the available positions. https://forms.gle/UpD3pZfjtvkb9EsH6

Have Questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or through Facebook directly! We look forward to meeting you!

More Information:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALSWesternU

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Business/Finance

Western Women in Leadership

About us:

Established in 2015, Western’s Women in Leadership is a rapidly-growing, student-run organization that strives to inspire young leaders at Western University in London Ontario. We help our members embark on a journey of finding their true selves by organizing events that discuss women’s issues with the help of women who share their experiences. We host events such as keynote speeches, interactive workshops and forum discussions, panel sessions, networking and recruiting events, and more. These opportunities help expand students’ understanding of equality and what it takes to be a great leader.

 

More Information:
https://wwil.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/westernwomeninleadership
https://www.instagram.com/wwomeninleadership/

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Sports

Western Soccer Association

About us: 

Hey Western! Ready to experience soccer fever like NEVER before? ⚡ Welcome to THE ultimate soccer hub at Western! This year is going to be BIG with an electrifying lineup of 45 events – that’s a goal every week!

Membership? 🎫 A no-brainer! We’ve dropped it to the lowest possible price ($5.00), but guess what? Our massive community of soccer lovers ensures we’ve got the funds to deliver jaw-dropping events & MASSIVE prizes!

⚽ Dive into the Universe of Soccer with us:
🔥 Play Mode On: Jump in for weekly pick-up/drop-in sessions all through fall!
🏆 Tournaments: Challenge yourself in our monthly 7v7 tournaments & fight to win our iconic WSA trophy!
🍿 Spectator Mode: Sit back, relax & enjoy the big games throughout the year with us!
🚌 COME WATCH MESSI: Toronto beckons as we witness TFC challenge Lionel Messi & his Inter Miami side!
🍺 Social Butterfly? Mingle at our bar nights or join one of our intramural teams as a free agent!
🤓 Nerd Nights: Trivia, jeopardy, and more – all without having to break a sweat!
💜 Make a Difference: Help out your community during our charity events!
⚡ Skill Up: Elevate your game with training sessions led by varsity giants and compete in our skill challenges!
🎮 FIFA Masters: Show off at our monthly EA FC 24 tournaments!
📊 Football Guru: Dive deep into analytics & challenge yourself with fantasy teams, match predictions & tournament brackets!
🎁 Membership Perks: Save $5 on ALL paid events! Just one event & your membership pays for itself – then you’re scoring savings on every one after that!

💰 Where’s Your Money Going? Our 26 dedicated execs are here volunteering their magic, ensuring every penny levels up your experience! Expect larger venues, drool-worthy catering, epic prizes, and FREE events (yes, you heard right – from FIFA tourneys to drop-in soccer and more)!

📣 Huge shoutout for tuning in! 🙌 Can’t wait to see you making waves at Clubs Week and all our events. Check out our LinkTree for our socials, event sign-up forms, director applications, mailing list registration, and our tentative events schedule! 

🔥 Score big by joining WSA!!

More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/westernsoccerassociation
https://www.instagram.com/westernsoccerassociation/