Inactive Clubs

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.

Students Supporting Opioid Stewardship is a club that is dedicated to spreading awareness among the community and student population on the opioid crisis. Our mission is to de-stigmatize the public perception of those who may suffer from an opioid addiction, education the community on how to identify signs of an overdose, and improve public knowledge of attaining the overdose antidote, naloxone.

The purpose of our club is to alleviate the academic stress and burdens of the students at the University of Waterloo. Crawling on the ground can effectively relieve our stress, unleash our nature, and establish a deeper connection with nature.

Therefore, as long as crawling activities are carried out with sufficient protective measures, they can help us, who sit for long periods, exercise, improve physical health, and maintain our mental state by engaging in a behaviour that releases our...

The Listening Party (TLP) is a student-run nonprofit organization that reflects upon public health issues present in modern Hip-Hop culture. Our mission is to promote mental health, anti-violence, and substance abuse awareness. This organization aims to create unity among students by using specific artists’ music as an outlet to discuss local public health issues. These conversations happen during our events, where we offer a blend of an enjoyable music listening experience, interactive...

UW Bioethics Society is a club that discusses topics in bioethics, promotes the development of ethical thinking and research skills, with a focus on evidence-based concepts.

UW Mindful Creations is a club that aims to empower creative expression through practicing mindful meditation. The club intends to create a safe, peaceful, and stress-relieving environment where students can tap into their creative side through a group mediation focusing on mindfulness. A general meeting would begin with a 10–15-minute mindful meditation, allowing members to feel relaxed and aware of their emotions. Following the meditation, members will participate in creative activities...

UW Society of Addictions Awareness (UW SAA) is a club that aims to promote awareness in the field of addictions and substance use disorders. Our goal is to prepare future health professionals to effectively deal with the complex health challenges and social issues surrounding addictions. This is accomplished by educating undergraduate students about addictions, providing exposure to potential career paths, and inviting guest speakers who are experts in the field of addictions. Follow us on...

The University of Waterloo Chronic Disease Club (UWCDC) was created to connect students, staff, and faculty who have been affected by any type of chronic illness, whether you are the one with the disease, you know someone with one or you are just looking to learn more about them. Please come out and share your stories and experiences with everyone! Help end the stigma that chronic diseases are something to hide or be ashamed of and help bring positive awareness to them.

The Vegeration club at the University of Waterloo is a community of individuals that are vegan, vegetarian, or otherwise. It is intended to educate people on information concerning vegan/vegetarian, health, and environmental issues. We plan to hold meetings, educational seminars, social outings, and plan trips in regards to the vegetarian and vegan diet.

Membership is open to all members of the University of Waterloo and members of the community at large of which only University of...