Active Clubs

UW Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, supporting research through fundraising initiatives and fostering a supportive community for those affected by breast cancer. Through this club, we aim to educate the University of Waterloo community on early detection, prevention, and the realities of living with breast cancer, while creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage in advocacy and collective action. By hosting awareness...

We are the University of Waterloo Student Chapter of the Canadian Association for Global Health (UW CAGH). We represent a student-led initiative designed to foster research and networking in global health among University of Waterloo students across all disciplines. Our goal is to engage with students interested in global health research or who may be considering a career in the field of global health, to open opportunities for professional development.

UW CAGH runs termly general member...

UW Chapter of Alliance for CancerCare Equity (ACCE-UW) is a student-run club focused on advancing equity in cancer care across the cancer care continuum (prevention through survivorship) in Canada and Ghana. We raise awareness about inequities and barriers to accessing cancer care, such as affordability, navigation, and systemic barriers, through educational talks, panels, workshops, and barrier-awareness campaigns. We also organize student-led fundraising initiatives, with proceeds remitted...

The purpose of this club is to promote the exchange of language and culture between students on campus by creating spaces for thoughtful engagement, practical application, and mutual learning opportunities. By engaging with one another in various contexts, students will be able to develop a well-rounded worldview as future global citizens. We hope to be a place where you can practice a language you’ve been learning, ask questions to native speakers, make new friends, and engage with the many...

Menstruation is often stigmatized across diverse cultures and communities and is associated with negative connotations. UW Empower Cycle 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...

University of Waterloo GlamourGals is a student-run club that brings together University of Waterloo students who are passionate about community, connection, and making a meaningful difference. Our mission is to bridge the intergenerational gap by building genuine relationships between students and older adults in the Kitchener-Waterloo community. We partner directly with local long-term care homes to combat social isolation by creating welcoming spaces where residents and volunteers can...

We are a student-led club dedicated to promoting awareness of communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. The UW Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Club supports students interested in speech-language pathology and related healthcare fields by providing opportunities to learn about the science and practice of communication. Membership is open to all students interested in communication sciences and exploring the clinical, research, and community-based roles of...

UW Stem Cell Club is a club focused on raising awareness about bone marrow stem cells, while working on increasing the number of registered stem cell donors in our nation, starting with the University of Waterloo.

To the University of Waterloo, we are your connection to Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese traditions, and the Vietnamese community. UW VSA strengthens the campus community through organizing social events, cultural events, and collaborations.

The Ukrainian Cultural Student Association (UCSA) is the University of Waterloo’s hub for Ukrainian culture, creativity, and community. Open to students of all backgrounds, the club invites you to explore Ukraine beyond the headlines through immersive cultural experiences centered around food, music, art, language, and traditions.
From learning how to write your name in Ukrainian and discovering influential Ukrainian artists and musicians, to exploring traditional cultural dress and...