Inactive Clubs

Best Buddies was founded in the United States in 1993 and has expanded worldwide. As a participating school, the University of Waterloo Best Buddies Chapter's goal is to make our community more inclusive and accepting of people with intellectual disabilities.

The club consists of Peer Buddies and Executive members. Peer Buddies are students paired in a one-to-one friendship with an adult who has an intellectual disability (called a Buddy). Peer Buddy and Buddy matches are made for at least...

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...

University of Waterloo Global Medical/Dental Global Brigades (UW GM/DB) is a non-profit club led by dedicated students interested in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and healthcare. This club is comprised of various Executive Members and General Members who volunteer locally and/or abroad to Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, or Ghana to create sustainable, positive impacts on under-resourced communities, while undergoing a life-changing experience. Locally, we organize information...

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Since 2004, Global Brigades has mobilized thousands of university students and professionals through nine skill-based service programs to improve quality of life in under-resourced communities through partner organizations in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Medical Brigades
​University of Waterloo Global Medical/Dental Global Brigades (UW GM/DB) is a non-profit club led by dedicated...

• HOSA is an opportunity for undergraduate students to explore different health professions along with gaining personal experience and knowledge to be used in future health settings or even in day-to-day activities such as networking, and leadership.
• HOSA U is an organization of which branches out to several different universities (Western U, McMaster U, UofT, U of Guelph etc.) and the different branches meet annually at the SLC- Student Leadership Conference (March) to compete in a wide...

The hydroponics club aims to further educate students and faculty about sustainable food systems through the participation of growing herbs and leafy greens in a vertical hydroponics rack on campus.

The Journal of Undergraduate Health Research aims to promote undergraduate research while integrating all fields across health research. We seek to provide opportunities to undergraduate students at UW to publish peer-reviewed works. Works accepted for publication may include, but are not limited to, the following topics as they relate to human health: health studies, biomedical sciences, public and population health, kinesiology, recreation and leisure. Undergraduate students from all...

Peaceful Pondering is a meditation club that aims to progress the quality of student mind, as well as create an inclusive and positive environment for students at the University of Waterloo. The club will operate via a zoom call every week since it provides a safe and convenient method for all participants. There will be a link provided to participants on the club page and participants who are interested may join. Once a week during the scheduled time, participants and executive members of...

The Public Health Interest Group aims to inform, engage, and educate regarding various public health related topics and careers in order to aid in the exploration of the public health field. We hope to create a community of passionate individuals who have an interest in public health and its various opportunities.

Right To Play is an international non-profit organization that empowers vulnerable children to overcome the effects of war, poverty, and disease around the world through play.

The University of Waterloo's chapter will work to fundraise money for the organization. We fundraise by hosting events throughout the year on campus! The events we host are a fun way to raise money for the organization and a great way for UW students to get active.