In my last article, I discussed how getting more involved on campus greatly improved my mental health and overall well-being. As a follow-up to that article, I’d like to share some outstanding clubs, programs, and organizations at our university to give you some ideas on where – and how – to get involved.
Clubs
1. Enactus University of Windsor – Fast Facts
- Co-Presidents: Ian Virtue and Dhruv Gaitonde
- Purpose: Motivate and empower young entrepreneurs
- What they do: Work with students and academic and business leaders to promote economic health in Windsor-Essex
- Special focus: Entrepreneurship
For more information on Enactus, click here.
2. Demolishing Walls – Fast Facts
- President: Fatima Nadeem
- Purpose: To raise more awareness for mental and general health
- What they do: Hold several fundraisers throughout the year to help fund events at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital
- Special focus: Geriatric mental health
For more information on Demolishing Walls, click here.
3. UWindsor Model United Nations – Fast Facts
- President: Sarah Hage Hassan
- Purpose: To promote leadership and political awareness
- What they do: Hold mock debates and workshops to prepare for national and international conferences
- Special focus: World social issues
For more information on Model UN, click here.
4. WE Students United – Fast Facts
- President: Katrina Bahnam
- Purpose: Raise awareness about poverty in Windsor-Essex and the impact it has on the community
- What they do: Hold fundraisers and events including fashion shows and poverty simulations; members also volunteer at United Way events such as iClimb!
- Special focus: Reduce poverty in Windsor-Essex
For more information on WE Students, click here.
Programs
1. Connecting4Success – Fast Facts
- Offered by the Student Success and Leadership Centre
- Mentorship program for first-year and transfer students
- You can apply to become a mentor or a mentee
- Meet with your mentee/mentor to discuss any challenges and to receive/offer support and information about various resources on campus
For more information on C4S, click here.
2. LEAD – Fast Facts
- Offered by the Student Success Centre
- Host various sessions throughout the year (e.g. Head Start, Winter Orientation, Summer Information Program, etc.)
- Facilitate group workshops
For more information on LEAD, click here.
3. Volunteer Internship Program – Fast Facts
- Offered by the Centre for Career Development and Experiential Learning (Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre)
- Students are placed with a local not-for-profit organization
- In addition to gaining volunteer experience, students complete various assignments and workshops to help them prepare for their future careers
For more information, click here.
Additional Clubs, Resources, and Societies
- Personal Support and Advocacy for PCOS
- Turner Syndrome Group
- The Bystander Initiative
- Get REAL UWindsor
- Campus Pride Centre
- Peer Support Centre
- New Democrats of UWindsor
- UWindsor Social Work Student Association
- Womxn’s Centre
Organizations: Greek Life – Fast Facts
- There are several sororities and fraternities on campus
- Each one has its own unique attributes
- Great way to make lasting friendships, enhance academic performance, give back to the community and gain leadership skills
- Sororities: Delta Zeta, Delta Alpha Theta, Phi Sigma Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta
- Fraternities: Delta Chi, Sigma Chi, Pi Lambda Phi
While this list covers only a fraction of the many clubs, programs, and services on campus, I hope it inspires you to find your perfect fit! If you would like to do your own research, a good place to start is the UWSA Hub. Happy searching!
I’d like to thank the following students for contributing to this list:
- Carli Cristofari, fourth-year Honours Psychology with Thesis
- Fatima Nadeem, second-year Honours Biology and Psychology
- Victoria Pedri, fourth-year Honours Psychology with Thesis
- Melanie Renaud, third-year Honours Digital Journalism and Communication, Media, and Film
- Kiera Royle, fourth-year Honours Social Work and Women and Gender Studies
- Kaitlin Smyth, fourth-year Honours Criminology and Psychology with Thesis
- Elisa Quaggiotto, first-year Honours Business with Co-op