University of Alberta Week of Welcome 2015

Student Group Services assists over 400 active student groups on campus. Whatever interests you may have – academic, cultural, recreational, political – there’s probably a student group that’s right for you. If not, feel free to start a new one! Student Group Services assists... Read More →

AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run organization present in over 130 countries. AIESEC Edmonton is one of 30 local chapters in Canada. We strive to provide unique and meaningful leadership opportunities through the placement and facilitation of paid and volunteer international... Read More →

"The goal of iCare Initiative University of Alberta (ICIUA) is to help improve general health education in Edmonton’s inner city elementary schools, with a special emphasis placed on vision care. ICIUA works through 3 different angles: educate, screen, and fundraise. Every month... Read More →

Students for Wishes University of Alberta is a dedicated student volunteer executive aligned with Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta. SFW raises awareness and funds for MAWNA within the campus community and gives students the opportunity to become engaged philanthropically in their community... Read More →

The Rotaract Club of the University of Alberta is a volunteer organization connected with Rotary International. As a club, we volunteer for and/or organize community events and fundraisers, plan international volunteer trips, and attend club events. Rotaract is a great way to make... Read More →

We're a social club that meets Mondays to watch anime, socialize, and play games. We are currently going over some newer series while having 1 or 2 older ones to go over. We also have occasional meet-ups and host events.

We will be promoting awareness on Autism spectrum disorder, and providing students with information on our student group. There will be a display board with information on who we are, what we do, our vision, and some information about Autism spectrum disorder. There will also be treats... Read More →

UACSSA was founded in 1985, it is one of the largest student group at the University of Alberta. We offer comprehensive student services to help Chinese students and scholars adapt to the new academic and cultural environment; to assist them on academic and working challenges; to... Read More →

Heart and Stroke Foundation Students' Association aims to fundraise and to promote cardiovascular health awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. Numerous leadership and volunteering opportunities are available!

"Our mandate is to increase awareness of the benefits of vaccinations and to encourage people to get immunized as a means of disease-prevention against infections, such as measles and influenza. Infectious diseases were once the leading cause of death across the globe hundreds of... Read More →

The University of Alberta Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research group's mission is to raise awareness and funds towards HIV Infection and AIDS research. Our fundraising efforts include Chuck-a-puck, bake sales and formal dinners. Our awareness campaigns include professional development... Read More →

The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus and Handbells are now recruiting! Join us in our 72nd year of singing and ringing. The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus is open to all students, faculty, staff and any other residents of the community. No previous choral experience is required... Read More →

Our purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to meet new people, develop event planning skills and give back to the community as a whole. The intent of the club is to provide a substantial networking opportunity as our parent organization spans the width of the country... Read More →

From basic networking to sustainable collaboration, the Student Health Committee acts as an umbrella, under which health-related student groups can meet regularly to work together towards common goals; implement larger changes to benefit our campus.

The Stollery Youth Committee is a volunteer group on campus which organizes various campus events such as open mic nights and zombie runs in order to raise awareness and funds for the Stollery Foundation. We also volunteer in the community at Foundation events and in the Stollery... Read More →

The mission of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Youth Action Committee is to raise awareness about breast cancer to students, teachers, and others at the University of Alberta and to hold hold super fun fundraising events to raise money for breast cancer research and treatment... Read More →

"The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Youth Committee works in association with CNIB to provide Canadians who are blind or partially sighted with the support they need to see beyond vision loss, build their independence and lead the lives they want.The CNIB Youth Committee... Read More →

I'm a Biological Sciences major and Psychology minor in my 5th year at the University of Alberta. I have had the privilege of growing up in almost 10 cities or towns as my family moved around in Canada and in India. Having pursued art in high-school and later as a form of hobby, art... Read More →

Multiplying Equality (M.E.) as a student club is an official affiliation of the organization Multiplying Equality. This organization strives to combat social injustice, give back to the community, and inspire youth to join our movement for change by connecting them to meaningful causes... Read More →

The University of Alberta Improv Group aims to create an improvised theatre community for amateur and developing improvised comedy performers in both the University of Alberta and the Edmonton Area.

Falun Dafa, Also known as Falun Gong, is a traditional Chinese self-cultivation practice that improves mental and physical wellness through a series of easy-to-learn exercises and meditation. The practice is based on the universal principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance... Read More →

"The mission of the SUSJ is to form a sustainable network for social justice groups to communicate, collaborate, and accomplish mutual goals as well as to help develop culture of social responsibility at the University of Alberta.In response to a noticed need on campus, the SUSJ was... Read More →

"Originally known as the Garneau Tutoring Program and founded in early 2006, Students for Learning is a University of Alberta Student Group that focuses on enhancing the quality of education throughout the community. We believe that the best way to tackle weaknesses is at the very... Read More →

Students for Literacy work in conjunction with community organizations to spread literacy in an array of situations and with various demographics.Literacy is an essential tool for everyday life and most often those who have difficulties are left without any aid in learning and enhancing... Read More →

We, the Health and Wellness Movement, aim to steer campus towards healthier eating, better stress management and ultimately healthier living. A number of student-driven initiatives are continuously being spearheaded. These include weekly free fitness classes, positive self-image campaigns... Read More →

Therapeutic Music is a group of musically motivated young people who share their talents by playing in nursing homes in Edmonton, with a focus on reaching out to residents with dementia.

I'm a project coordinator at Alberta Health Services. When I'm not working, you'll find me rock climbing, hiking in the Rockies, casually cycling in the River Valley, or anything else that means exploring the outdoors! I could also very well be reading a good book or practicing... Read More →

As a club, UAlberta Pro-Life seeks to advocate against the injustice of abortion and promote a culture of life within the greater university community. We host regular on-campus meetings and apologetics workshops, in addition to running frequent activism projects throughout the school... Read More →

The Heart of the City Music Program is a not-for-profit student group at the University of Alberta that provides free music lessons to at-risk children and youth in Edmonton who would otherwise not be able to afford them. Our program currently operates in 11 elementary schools throughout... Read More →

The University of Alberta First Aid Responders seeks to promote first aid training throughout the student body, as well as provide first aid coverage by student volunteers trained in standard first aid at campus events. Through bi-weekly refresher sessions, we continually practice... Read More →

We are Keys for Seniors, a non-for-profit student group at the University of Alberta. Our group is composed of dedicated students who hope to share our musical talents in meaningful ways by teaching seniors to play the piano. From countless studies, it is apparent that benefits of... Read More →

The Last Alliance is a group dedicated to celebrating all of Tolkien's works as well as fostering a welcoming community for students to meet new people. We do this through weekly book studies, as well as social events like games nights, writer's groups, hikes, and talent nights.

Individuals who are in the top 15% of their faculty will receive a letter of invitation to join. Golden Key prides itself on three pillars of success: Service, Academics and Leadership, all of which we strive to fulfill each year. Flexible time commitments allow members to get the... Read More →

"VIDA is a non-profit organization that provides medical, dental, and veterinary care in developing countries. VIDA’s mission is to improve quality of life in underprivileged communities while providing a life-changing experience for its participating volunteers.VIDA UofA is a student-led... Read More →