Inactive Clubs

The aim of our club is to foster a space for people to understand and learn ASL (American Sign Language). We welcome members from all backgrounds to join in the shared experience of learning ASL, with a focus to expand your skills and promote understanding, respect, and equal opportunities for all.

The Assyrian Chaldean Syriac Student Union (ACSSU) at the University of Waterloo serves to promote and educate others on Assyrian Chaldean Syriac culture and heritage, raise awareness on human rights issues, and support those in need. We would like to create a community at UW that is aware and appreciates the history and culture of all students. To achieve these goals and strengthen ties within the ACS community we plan to hold fundraisers, social outings, community education seminars,...

Best Buddies is all about making new friends, having fun, and building an inclusive community. Since starting in the U.S. in 1993, it has grown worldwide – and now, it’s your turn to be part of something amazing right here on campus!

We pair university students (that's you!) with adults who have developmental disabilities in one-to-one friendships based on your shared interests.

There are 2 parts to being a Student buddy:

Weekly Check-ins: Fun and flexible hangouts with your Buddy!...

This club aims to discuss issues and propose well-thought-out solutions in Modern Politics and conduct research into current and historic consequences of policies. Unlike most political clubs we like to form a community of intellectuals that engage in conflict with personal worldviews by discussion and learning. As intellectuals, we heavily base our arguments and proposed solutions on academic research rather than blatant opinions. We are Waterloo students that enjoy critical thinking and we...

Big Spoon Lil Spoon (BSLS) was founded at Queen’s University and aims to provide mentorship to children with exceptionalities. BSLS pairs up children with student mentors throughout the year. The unique program features cooking classes, life-skill workshops and employment programs for children with special needs. BSLS members will be able to form their own subcommittees to carry out personalized projects that aim to support children with exceptionalities.

The Brain Exercise Initiative is a student run, volunteer based club that uses math, reading and writing as a form of cognitive development for the elderly. It is found that simple math exercises and reading aloud for just 30 minutes a day 5 days a week can have a positive impact on memory for those with Alzheimer's. This is currently being done extensively in Japan. It was discovered by a Japanese neuroscientist, Ryuta Kawashima, and consists of math exercises and reading aloud of short...

EDGE is a student-operated, non-profit organization that aims to address the systemic barriers hindering the academic and professional success of BIPOC and marginalized students in Canada. Since its inception three years ago, the organization has developed events and strategic partnerships with academic institutions and leading organizations to promote diversity and inclusion to students. EDGE Waterloo seeks to create a welcoming space for UW students of all backgrounds and further the...

UW EdTech Club aims to introduce students to Educational Technology through social events, networking events, workshops, and hackathons. The EdTech club provides a space for people interested in education and using technology to aid and improve education. We offer insights into the current market and highlight opportunities for students.

Effective Altruism is a global movement dedicated to making a positive impact on the world in the most effective way possible. This involves not only caring about making a difference, but also thinking critically and finding evidence-based approaches to improving the world. The Waterloo Effective Altruism Club is for altruistically motivated students to learn more about how they can spend their limited time and money to have the largest impact possible. Students can also get to know...

Enactus Waterloo will be a chapter of Enactus, which is a series of inter-university clubs that represent the non-profit organization. This is an organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. Participating students form teams on their university campuses and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that...