Inactive Clubs
EDGE Waterloo
Last Active TermEDGE 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...
Educational Technology Club
Last Active TermUW 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 Club
Last Active TermEffective 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
Last Active TermEnactus 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...
Engineers Without Borders
Last Active TermEngineers Without Borders (EWB) Canada is a non-profit national organization that was founded by two University of Waterloo students. This mission statement of the organization is to bring people and ideas together to tackle the most crucial causes of poverty and inequality. The organization consists of chapters from across Canada, with members from all academic backgrounds (not just engineering), that use long-term development and systemic innovation to raise awareness and create change.
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Finance Association (WIREX/Capital Markets), UW
Last Active TermUW Finance Association (UWFA) was formed in May 2011 as the continuation of two established finance clubs, WIREX and UW Capital Markets Group. UWFA aims to introduce new students to finance through the use of tutorials, guest speakers, information sessions and forums. UWFA supports the career development of all students through various workshops, events, and provides networking opportunities between members and industry professionals.
Fossil Free UW
Last Active TermFossil Free UW facilitates learning, discussion, decision-making, and action to make our campus a climate justice leader.
We work toward fossil fuel divestment as a first step in engaging the campus community to take ownership of decisions about our funds and our futures currently being made by others on our behalf.
We support and contribute to other local grassroots efforts for sustainability and environmental justice. We recognize the frontline work being done by Indigenous communities...
Geriatric Pharmacy Club
Last Active TermGeriatric Pharmacy Club at the School of Pharmacy in Kitchener serves to create advocacy and educational opportunities for pharmacy students, with an ultimate goal to empower seniors and their caregivers to take a more active role in maintaining their health and quality of life. In order to also benefit the KW community at large, we plan to collaborate with various community organizations and involve non-pharmacy individuals in some of our initiatives.
Global Brigades
Last Active TermUniversity 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...