The UW Lions Club is a sub-chapter of KW Lions Club that aims to improve the lives of people in our community by collecting used eyeglass frames from students and faculty members at the University of Waterloo. The collected frames will be donated to people all over the world who may not be able to afford them. Additionally, we aim to host a variety of fundraising events to support the Guide Dog School, which raises guide dogs to be provided for the visually and physically handicapped as well as hearing impaired citizens.

The UW Management Consulting Club seeks to attract students and help them acquire the basic skills needed to succeed in pursuing opportunities in the consulting industry. Our club holds events that not only facilitate the networking process between UW students and recruiters at top consulting firms, but also prepare students to be successful in their interviews.

The UW Neurodivergent Community (UWNDC) is a new student-led club aimed at providing a safe and inclusive space for neurodivergent students to connect and make new friends. The club hosts various fun and interactive events such as movie nights and online game nights, with the goal of creating a welcoming environment for all members. With a strong foundation, the UW Neurodivergent Community is poised to provide a valuable resource and safe space for the neurodivergent student population at the University of Waterloo.

UW Operation Smile is a club affiliated with Operation Smile Canada, an organization that aims to raise awareness and provide medical assistance and surgeries to countries around the world for cleft lip and cleft palate. UW Operation Smile works to raise awareness of these conditions in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, and hosts a variety of fundraising events to help raise donations toward this cause.

Menstruation is often stigmatized across diverse cultures and communities and is associated with negative connotations. The founder of the UW Period Purse strives to eradicate this stigma by addressing this topic that affects billions of women every day. UW Period Purse is an organization that is committed to uplifting and empowering marginalized women in period poverty, which is a crucial public health concern. Period poverty refers to the inability of women to access menstrual products due to financial constraints. It is estimated that Canadian women spend up to $6,000 in their lifetime on menstrual hygiene products. At UW Period Purse, we believe that menstrual products should not be a luxury but a necessity. Periods are often used interchangeably with menstruation. Hence, the founders of UW Period Purse brought in this word to represent our club, as it combats the stigma and negative connotations that are often associated with menstruation.

The UW Poker Studies Club (UWPSC) offers a fun social environment to play and learn about No Limit Texas Hold'em. Tournaments are held twice a week, providing an opportunity for new players to try out the game, as well as a competitive experience for those interested in sharpening their skills. Prizes are awarded to top performing players each event, and those who do consistently well throughout the term may receive an invite to the end-of-term tournament, where larger prizes are available.

For more information, head to uwpokerclub.com or check out our socials!
Discord: discord.gg/2k4h9sM
Facebook: facebook.com/uwpokerstudies
Instagram: @uwpokerclub
Email: uwaterloopoker@gmail.com

(Our tournaments have no mandatory buy-in or wagers. The club operates entirely on a non-gambling basis.)

UW Pre-Dental club is a club ran for Pre-Dental students at the University of Waterloo whether they are undergraduates or graduate students. The objective is to provide students with the necessary information that Pre-Dental students need such as running DAT workshops, application workshops, and interview workshops. Pre-Dental students will also find themselves impacting the community as oral promotion events will be held.

UW Pre-Med Club is an event-based club under the Federation of Students. We are a student-run organization that provides assistance and networking opportunities for those interested in medicine and medicine-related careers. The club holds various events that provide information on topics such as the medical school application process, the MCAT and its associated preparatory courses as well as ways to get involved around your school and community. The club is open to students of all faculties at the University of Waterloo.

Who we are

Are you looking to develop speaking, presentation, and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? Or want to have fun by sharing your thoughts?

UW Public Speaking Club is filled with inquisitive and enthusiastic members. We bond and learn together through weekly meetings (Thursdays 5:30 - 6:45 pm), competitions, workshops, and social events. Associated with Agora Speakers International, we engage participants through a series of prepared and impromptu speeches strongly supported by meeting roles.

How Does It Work?

Our meetings follow a structure of a learn-by-doing format, in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. There are no instructors or judges, instead, members evaluate one another’s presentations. This feedback process is a key part of the program’s success.

Meeting participants also give impromptu talks on assigned topics, conduct meetings, and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar, speech analysis, and evaluation. Members go through a journey of personal and professional development by working through Pathways, an education program designed to develop competencies in
communication and leadership.

Guests and visitors are welcome to come to as many meetings as they want before deciding whether to join as formal club members.

Feel free to contact us via
Email: uwpublicspeaking@gmail.com,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uwpublicspeaking or
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwpublicspeaking/

UW Quizbowl is a club where all lovers of trivia meet! There are casual meetings where students can play against their fellow students as well as inter-university competitions. A wide range of topics are covered in the questions read, including academic subjects (such as science, history, music, etc.) and pop-culture. If you like trivia, feel free to drop by!

Check out our social media for more information! https://linktr.ee/uwquizbowl