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101 Parent
Email: cdjeunes@comnet.ca
Website: www.101parent.ca
Category: Religious
101 Parent is the address of our regular meeting point. The main objective of our club is to organise and/or promote activities of personal and spiritual growth in a Catholic Christian context, although we are open to all and are the most ecumenical possible, respecting the religious membership of each (conferences, prayer time, humanitarian aid projects to the Third World, etc) We particularly wish to allow French-speaking Catholic students to meet and to create links of friendship across the activities of which the club assists in the organization and/or promotion.
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ARISE: The Advanced Robotic Innovations Society in Engineering
Email: arise@site.uottawa.ca
Website: http://arise.site.uottawa.ca/
Category: Academic
ARISE is a student group involved in autonomous robot design and development projects, which was founded to foster competitive interest in robotics and autonomous vehicles. ARISE competes every year in the AUVSI AUV Competition, achieving 12th place last summer. ARISE is open to students from all faculties.
The Abhilasha Project
Email: abhilasha.project@yahoo.com
Website: www.abhilashaproject.org
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
The mission of the Abhilasha Project is to provide a quality education to underprivileged and handicapped children in India and in the future to children from other developing nations. Through these efforts, we are striving to foster a sense of self-sufficiency and empower the children through vocational training with marketable skills in addition to their classical educational curriculum. Our ultimate goal is to enable these children to return to their communities and contribute to society as self-reliant citizens. Also, we are striving to address, whenever possible, other issues affecting daily life such as health care, environment, socio-economic aspects and women's issues. To achieve these goals, we hope to encourage the formation of various local groups across the world to reach out to larger sections of the population. In addition at the Abhilasha Project, we believe in supporting and cooperating with persons and groups already engaged in similar activities. We also hope to provide opportunities to individuals living outside India who wish to participate in Abhilasha activities within the country.
Aboriginal Student Association, University of Ottawa
Email: uofoasa@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
The UOASA strives to strengthen the voice and unity of the University of Ottawa's Aboriginal population. The UOASA will also promote awareness within the university through social, cultural and recreational activities.
Academy of Islamic Studies and Literature
Email: aisuottawa@gmail.com
Website: http://uoislamicliterature.webs.com
Category: Academic
We provide a friendly and welcoming environment where individuals can explore Islamic literature and learn about Islam in general from a female perspective. This club enables individuals with the skills necessary to discern Islamic cultural misinterpretations from factual Islamic teachings.
Afghan Student Association
Email: asauottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.afghanstudents.ca
Category: Cultural
The ASA is an academic, non-profit, student-run social club created by the students
of the University of Ottawa. Throughout the years we have been working towards building an awareness of the Afghan culture within the community and raising funds to aid children deprived of education rights by working alongside other local clubs.
Ahlul Bayt Students' Association (A.B.S.A.)
Email: admin@absaonline.ca
Website: www.absaonline.ca
Category: Religious
ABSA is a student run organization that is intended to convey the precise message and understanding of Islam. Its purpose is to raise awareness to the multi-faith students about events in the Muslim world, and develop a strong sense of affiliation with them, by planning and organizing events through-out the year.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Student Association (A.M.S.A)
Email: amsa.uo@gmail.com
Category: Religious
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Association (AMSA) strives to present the true teachings of Islam. It fosters an understanding and appraisal of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, its beliefs, ideology and philosophy. The AMSA is also devoted to promoting appreciation and awareness of all religions and inter-faith respect.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, University of Ottawa (UOASME)
Email: info@uoasme.com
Website: www.uoasme.com
Category: Academic
The purpose shall be the advancement of the practice of mechanical engineering, the presentation of proper perspective of engineering work, and the opportunity to become acquainted with the activities of the Society and promote professional consciousness and fellowship among the Mechanical Engineering students at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Amnesty International - University of Ottawa Chapter
Email: amnesty.uo@hotmail.com
Category: Political/Social Justice
Amnesty International is a NGO that fights for the respect of human rights throughout the world. In the group’s university chapters, members are called upon to raise awareness of multiple human rights violation as well as making different fundraising activities.
Anime Club, University of Ottawa
Email: jedwa035@uottawa.ca
Website: http://uottawa.ottawa-anime.org/main/
Category: Recreational
To provide a community for sharing the appreciation of overseas animation, artwork and culture. We mostly do this by biweekly showings of material that cannot be obtained locally.
Armenian Students' Association
Email: ottawaASA@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
The Armenian Students’ Association (ASA) is a socio-cultural club recognized and subsidized by the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and the Carleton University Student Association (CUSA). As a non-profit and non- religious club, we welcome any student as a member. The ASA promotes knowledge and understanding of the Armenian culture, history and heritage in the university’s community.
Art of Living
Email: ottawayouth@artofliving.ca
Website: www.artoflivingyouth.ca
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Art of Living is a world renown non-profit NGO which promotes health and happiness and through its many humanitarian programs significantly helps reduce stress and violence in society. At U of O we will be hosting weekly yoga sessions which will include effective breathing techniques, challenging and fun postures and guided meditations. The cost is free, so come and shed your stress and find inner peace!
Asian Christian Fellowship
Email: acfuottawa@gmail.com
Category: Religious
The Asian Christian Fellowship (ACF) is an organization for Christians and non-Christians attending UOttawa to grow in their spiritual faith and develop close friendships with fellow members. Activities include bible studies, volunteering and social gatherings. The ACF will meet twice a month with most meetings taking place on UOttawa campus.
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Baking Club, uOttawa
Email: uobaking@gmail.com
Category : Recreational
Moist, chocolate chunk cookies; fresh, crisp pies; warm, fluffy, cinnamon rolls. Drooling? Join the uOttawa Baking Club for creative new recipes, delicious classics and a whole lot of fun! :)
Begin 2 Believe Corporation
Email: begin2believe@gmail.com
Website: www.begin2believe.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Our primary objective is to help increase youth awareness in regards to unfortunate events occurring both in Ottawa and around the world. This will be accomplished by holding events that will encourage youth to participate and help them realize that they can make a difference.
Believers’ Love World
Email: blwuottawa@gmail.com
Website: http://www.blwcampusministry.org/
Category: Religious
Our main objectives are group building and encouraging the student community to do well not only in their academics, but also in life with the help of bible study classes held during our meetings.
Best Buddies, University of Ottawa Chapter
Email: bestbuddiesottawa@hotmail.com
Website: www.bestbuddies.ca
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Best Buddies is a volunteer-based friendship program in which students are paired up with individuals in the Ottawa community who are intellectually impaired. Friendships are promoted through group activities as well as two outings a month between buddy pairs and a weekly phone call.
Bike Club, University of Ottawa
E-mail: uottawabikeclub@gmail.com
Website: www.geocities.com/uottawabikeclub
Category: Recreational
Open to all levels, all ages, on and off campus. We organize weekly rides of every kind, races, trips, events, workshops, advocacy issues and act as your link to all things bike related. We love to team up with other groups and individuals, just send us an email. Happy riding!
Bloquistes, University of Ottawa
Email: bloc.uo@gmail.com
Category: Political/Social Justice
University of Ottawa Bloquists promote the values of sovereign state Québec. This club sees to the promotion of the Québec sovereignist state cause on campus by informing the student population on Bloc Québécois political party initiatives.
Bookworms, The
Email: uottawabookworms@gmail.com
Category: Recreational
Looking for some like-minded book lovers to socialize with? Want to discuss books over tea and scones and visit writing festivals? Look no further! Contact us and meet other bibliophiles for relaxed chatting and some fun reads.
Bulgarian Students' Association
Email: rzino037@uottawa.ca
Category: Cultural
The Bulgarian Club is the formal association for Bulgarian students. As a social organization, the Bulgarian Club is mainly a way for Bulgarian students and enthusiasts to meet and to get involved in some of the activities organized by the Bulgarian Community in Ottawa.
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C.A.B.S.: Campus Association for Baha'i Studies
Email: uottawacabs@yahoo.ca
Website: www.ottawacabs.org
Category: Religious
The purpose of CABS is to study and apply the teachings of the Baha'i Faith in a stimulating environment that encourages discussion groups, consultation, seminars, devotionals, and social gatherings. People of all faiths, races, and ethnicities are welcome!
C.L.A.P. - la Collective des luttes pour l'abolition de la prostitution
Email: clap_ottawa@yahoo.ca
Website: www.sisyphe.org
Category: Political/Social Justice
We are local NGO whose purpose is to fight against sexual oppression, particularly prostitution and the mistreatment of human beings. We oppose to any form of oppression, whether it be towards women, the poor or ethnic minorities. A fairer world is possible!
Campus for Christ at University of Ottawa
Email: campusforchrist.uottawa@gmail.com
Website: http://uottawa.campusforchrist.org/
Category: Religious
Campus for Christ at the University of Ottawa is the campus arm of Power to Change, a national, interdenominational Christian organization, which seeks to change the world by turning lost students into Christ-centered labourers. Campus for Christ uses a Win-Build-Send strategy, with a focus on evangelism and discipleship groups.
Campus Conservative, University of Ottawa
Email: uofoyc@yahoo.ca
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2202499049#/group.php?gid=2202499049
Category: Political/Social Justice
We seek to promote universal Canadian values like freedom, democracy and the rule of law. We question the size and role the government should play in our lives. On campus we facilitate like-minded students to be activists, participate in the political process, and get together for a good time.
Campus MAC Youth
Email: campus@ottawamacyouth.ca
Website: www.ottawamacyouth.ca/campus
Category: Religious
Campus MAC Youth (CMY) aims at providing a venue where university students can learn about Islam and Islamic behaviour in a balanced, constructive, and comprehensive manner by looking at different Islamic topics.
Campus Prayer
Email: campusprayer613@hotmail.com
Category: Religious
Campus Prayer is a Christian Organization that is made up of students from Ottawa University as well as outside members who meet together once a week to discuss and pray about issues that concern themselves, the school, the city and the nation of Canada as a whole. A place where the gospel is shared; where non believers can come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ and where believers can experience revival to grow in their faith. We want to bring the importance of SALVATION. Come to experience encouragement, uplifting and more importantly come to learn to walk with the power and authority that is given to you through Christ Jesus. We desire to make a difference, to rise above our circumstances one prayer at a time. All are welcome!!!
Canadian Association of Pakistani Students
Email: canpaks@live.ca
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108291741392&ref=ts
Category: Philanthropic/humanitarian
The Canadian Association of Pakistani Students is a humanitarian club designed to hold various fundraisers for humanitarian causes, with a focus on Pakistan and promote awareness of the crisis. CAPS also provides opportunities for students to participate, donate and help new Pakistani students integrate into Canadian society.
Canadian Obesity Network - Student and New Professionals Ottawa (C.O.N.-S.N.P. Ottawa)
Email: uo.con.snp@gmail.com
Website: http://www.con-snp.ca/detail.aspx?menu=25&app=157&cat1=522&tp=2&lk=no&title=ON+-+U+of+Ottawa
Category: Academic
The Canadian Obesity Network’s Student and New Professionals (CON-SNP) are a Canadian organization founded in January 2009 for the purpose of serving as the conduit through which new Canadian obesity professionals can connect across disciplines for the advancement of obesity education, research, treatment and management.
Canadian Red Cross, University of Ottawa
Email: layea059@uottawa.ca
Website: www.canadianredcross.ca or on facebook University of Ottawa – red cross club
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Our club aims to create awareness and foster unity in helping those in need of help. We strive bring important humanitarian issues to the forefront and work on creating safe environments for the global citizens. We will work to help those not only in times of conflict but also in peace.
Canadian Society for Epidemiology & Biostatistics - University of Ottawa (C.S.E.B.-UofO)
Email: tdinh066@uottawa.ca
Website: www.studentcseb.ca
Category: Academic
The Canada Society for Epidemiology & Biostatistics-University of Ottawa (CSEB-UofO), is a non-profit organization, operating as a sub-group of the Canadian Society for Epidemiology & Biostatistics (CSEB). Our mandate is to organize workshops, seminars, and help facilitate student participation in CSEB national events. Membership is open to all interested students.
Canadian Society for Life Science Research – Ottawa Chapter (C.S.L.S.R.)
Email: CSLSR@uottawa.ca
Website: National: http://cslsr.ca/ ; Ottawa chapter: http://web5.uottawa.ca/cslsr-ottawa/
Category: Academic
The Canadian Society for Life Science Research (CSLSR) is a national non-profit organization that brings together Canadian researchers to promote life science research, including Public Health.
Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Ottawa University Chapter (C.S.S.D.P.)
Email: nmich082@uottawa.ca
Website: www.cssdp.org
Category: Political/Social Justice
CSSDP advocates for the reform of drug policy in accordance with common sense, medical science, and human rights. We seek to educate the community on all aspects of drugs: legal, political, economic, social, ethical, and medical- so that they may critically evaluate official misinformation and affect changes in drug policy.
Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare - uOttawa Chapter (C.U.C.O.H.)
Email: uottawa@cucoh.com
Website: www.cucoh.com
Category: Academic
CUCOH is the largest conference of its kind, bringing together 300 undergraduate delegates to discuss the future of Canadian healthcare and its professions. Each year CUCOH, held at Queen’s University, features expert speakers from diverse healthcare fields, social events, and learning opportunities for students interested in health related issues.
Catholic Christian Outreach
Email: ottawa@cco.ca
Website: www.cco.ca
Category: Religious
Catholic Christian Outreach is a national student movement dedicated to evangelizations. We are committed to raising up leaders for the renewal of the world.
Chabad Student Network
Email: rabbichaimb@gmail.com
Website: www.jewishstudentnetwork.com
The primary purpose of the Chabad Student group is to provide living Judaism to the students at the University of Ottawa within the framework of traditional Judaism.
Chess Club, University of Ottawa
Email: chessuo@uottawa.ca
Category: Recreational
Interested in playing chess for fun, competitively, or just starting out? The University of Ottawa has players from all skill levels from beginners to masters. Play competitively against other university teams or just come out for social play.
Chinese Cultural Research Club
Email: luyang912@gmail.com
Website: http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/
Category: Cultural
Our mandate is to promote Chinese culture, discuss Chinese-related issues, and provide the chance for students and teachers to enjoy Chinese culture (arts, movies, music, etc.)
Chinese Student Association
Email: uocsa.information@gmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/uocsainformation
Category: Cultural
The UOCSA seeks to aid newly arrived Chinese students adjust to their new life in Canada both on and off campus while at the same time offering an open forum where any discussion related to the Peoples Republic of China can take place amongst all members of the student body.
Cinema Academica
Email: gripoactiongroups@gmail.com
Website: see www.opirg-gripo.ca
Category: Political/Social justice
Cinema Academica offers Friday film nights and discussion on topics such as peace, the environment and human rights. All are invited to attend and there is no charge.
Club Celebration! Church
Email: info@celebrationchurch.ca
Website: http://www.celebrationchurch.ca/
Category: Religious
Club Celebration! is a group of fun-loving and caring people—affiliated with Celebration! Church—dedicated to celebrating and showing Christ's love for everyone at uOttawa. Club Celebration! provides a variety of outreach and ministry events, and offers weekly on-campus bible studies and English Corner.
Club d’Immersion de l’Université d'Ottawa
Email: clubiuo@gmail.com
Website: www.immersion.uottawa.ca/eng/club.html
Category: Academic
Our purpose is hold events in order to practice and improve French language skills. Discover the French language through cultural and social activities. The official language of the club is French.
Club Mont-Cameroun
Email: cmc@uottawa.ca
Category: Cultural
The Mount Cameroon Club is founded by Cameroonian students at the University of Ottawa. The club’s objectives are: 1) to create a link of solidarity among Cameroonian students at the university; 2) to make interactions between Cameroonian students and those of other nationalities; 3) to promote Cameroonian culture; and 4) to help integrate new students.
Concrete Surfers
Email: lonboardingu@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=78336135570&ref=nf
Category: Recreational
The Concrete Surfers is all about getting the longboarding community together for trips, to take care of our boards and to socialize with fellow riders. We want to get better and meet great people at the same time. We also promote longboarding as an alternate means of transportation in this environmentally conscious era.
Concrete Toboggan Team, uOttawa
Email: nmurp060@uotawa.ca
Category: Academic
The UOttawa Concrete Toboggan Team is a student group involved in the design and construction of a concrete toboggan in order to participate in the annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race.
Congolese Student Association of the University of Ottawa
Email: aecuottawa@yahoo.com
Mandate: Solidarity, Diversity and Success
Category: Cultural
Through various social, cultural, and educational activities, our goal is to promote solidarity, compassion, and friendship characteristic of the Congolese people.
We, the Congolese Student Association of the University of Ottawa, wish to do our best to contribute to the support and enrichment of a pleasant environment on campus.
Co-Op Student Committee (CSC)
Email: csc-cec@uottawa.ca OR cec-csc@uottawa.ca
Website: http://www.coop.uottawa.ca/en/en-coop-students/en-csc.asp
Category: Academic
We are second to fourth year students, who are registered in the University of Ottawa Co-op Program. With the help and support of the CO-OP Office employees, we are working to ensure that the CO-OP Program continues to meet students’ expectations and deals effectively with their concerns.
Cordova Classical Arabic
Email: cordovaclub@gmail.com
Category: Academic
To Increase student awareness of the Classical Arabic culture and language that has existed for over fourteen thousand years .The club will host classes, symposiums, lectures, presentation and information tables to educate students who wish to learn Classical Arabic."
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DECA uOttawa
Email: decauottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.decauottawa.com
Category: Academic
DECA is a one-of-a-kind intercollegiate competitive network of ambitious and passionate students who inspire each other’s success through attending conferences and competitions. Students involved in DECA have the opportunity to further study their business interests, meet future co-workers and employers from the industry, and broaden their horizons with international travel opportunities.
D.R.E.A.M.S. at the University of Ottawa
Email: dreams.uottawa@gmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
The Dominican Republic Education and Medical Support (DREAMS) Learning Experience works in collaboration with the D.R.E.A.M.S. foundation (based in Hamilton, ON) to bring relief to impoverished areas in the Dominican Republic. The club will travel to the Dominican Republic to work on a development project (e.g., build a house).
Delta Delta Delta International Sorority
Email: canadadelta@hotmail.com
Website: www.canadadelta.ca ; http://tridelta.org/
Category: Recreational
Delta Delta Delta International Sorority is an organization for young women on campus directed towards developing principles of leadership, friendship, and service. There exist numerous chapters of Delta Delta Delta throughout the United States and Canada. Through social events, philanthropic endeavors, scholastic opportunities, and sisterhood this organization works to assist its members in their personal development and fosters life long friendships. The purpose of Delta Delta Delta is to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way.
Delta Pi Fraternity
Email: viceprior@deltapi.ca
Website: www.deltapi.ca
Category: Recreational
Delta Pi Fraternity is a non-profit association. We organize social, athletic, philanthropic and fundraising events on and off campus. We strive to maintain our exceptional status within the university and the Ottawa communities. We live by four main pillars which and we are in the business of building better men.
Deutsch/German Club, University of Ottawa
Email: uodeutschclub@gmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/uodeutschclub
Category: Cultural
Our mandate is to provide a focal point for students at the U of O who are interested in German language and culture, as well as to provide a German cultural presence on campus and in the German community in Ottawa.
Dignitas Youth
Email: dignitas@uottawa.ca
Website: www.dignitasyouth.org/
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Dignitas Youth (DY) Chapters are student-run groups whose primary function is to engage their peers in learning about and raising funds for the HIV/AIDS pandemic, with a focus on the project in Malawi. Dignitas Youth works with Dignitas International, a medical humanitarian organization.
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Engineers without Borders (EWB)
Email: uottawa@ewb.ca
Website: www.uottawa.ewb.ca
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
EWB promotes human development through access to appropriate technology by: * Partnering with developing communities to help build the capacity of their technical sector * Raising awareness among Canadians about how they can make decisions that positively impact communities overseas * Encouraging the Canadian government to become a model global citizen by taking on a leadership role in poverty alleviation Students from all faculties are welcome to join us! Whether you are interested in Public Outreach, Fundraising, High School Presentations, learning about International Development, or developing your Personal and Leadership skills, there is something for you!
English Improv Troupe, University of Ottawa
Email: uoeimprov@gmail.com
Category: Recreational
The University of Ottawa English Improv Troupe (E.I.T) is a recreation organization in which an open forum for improvisational comedy will be performed on a weekly basis. Although we have intentions to compete in University wide improv competitions we welcome anyone to come to our practices to just play a varied style of improvisational games.
Entre Amigos Club de Español
Email: entreamigosclubdeespanol@gmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/uoentreamigos/
Category: Cultural
Entre Amigos is an academic as well as a social/cultural club where those who are interested in the Spanish/Latin culture can meet new people and practice their Spanish. We offer salsa lessons, flamenco guitar workshops, cooking nights, discussion groups and movie nights. Nos vemos pronto!
Ethiopian Student Association
Email: ethio_student_association@hotmail.com
Category: Cultural
Students from Ethiopian origins get together to exchange information and promote the Ethiopian culture.
Equal Voice: National Capital Youth Chapter
Email: equalvoice.uottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.equalvoice.ca ; www.evncyc.wordpress.com
Category: Political/Social Justice
The EV: NCYC is a chapter of Equal Voice, a multi-partisan NPO that aims to foster an environment in which more women are elected to all levels of government in Canada. Our club provides opportunities for young women to gain political experience while actively promoting the mandate of EV.
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Falun Dafa
Email: clubfalundafa@gmail.com
Website: www.falundafa.org
Category: Religious
Falun Dafa is an ancient Chinese spiritual practice that greatly improves physical as well as mental health. The 4 gentle exercises, the meditation, and the improvement of one's moral character following the principles of truthfulness, compassion and tolerance diminish stress and anxiety, increase vitality, inner peace, and wisdom. All Falun Dafa activities are always free of charge.
Federation of Bangladeshi Students (FBS)
Email: fbsottawa@hotmail.com
Category: Cultural
FBS is a registered club under the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) with the objective of promoting Bangladeshi culture and heritage to all! We support many activities within the university community, while also organizing events of our own. Since it’s inception in 2005, FBS has participated in SFUO sponsored events such as 101 Week, Clubs Week, and International Week, and has also organized an annual formal Eid-Ul-Fitr dinner, a spring charity bazaar, and a trip to La Ronde.
Free The Children University of Ottawa Chapter, Enfants Entraide
Email: ftc.uottawa@gmail.com
Our primary goal is to free children from poverty and exploitation and free young people from the notion that they are powerless to affect positive change in the world. We do so by raising awareness through activities such as: Pub nights, discussion nights and fundraisers like the Vow of Silence.
Friends Around the World (F.A.W.)
Email: faw@primus.ca
Website: www.ismc.ca/ottawa/
Category: Religious
"Friends Around the World" is a Christian group that seeks to help international students at the University. Our mission is to offer friendship to international students, introduce them to our Canadian culture, offer help with English conversation, and share the love of God through our actions and Bible readings.
Fundraising for Cameroon
Email: cameroon_ou@hotmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/humanitarian
Working in conjunction with the charity “Ok Clean Water Project,” Fundraising for Cameroon will organize events to raise funds for construction of pipelines in regions of Cameroon, Africa. Through such events, the club will also focus on increasing public awareness of social and economic issues that exist in Cameroon.
FYBY News
Email: info@fybynews.com
Website: www.fybynews.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
FYBY News is a balanced news outlet created for and by youth, aired within local high schools. FYBY News provides Ottawa’s youth with the chance to learn about issues, opportunities and resources relevant to them, express opinions, engage in discussion, and create a positive change within the community and world.
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Gaming Club, University of Ottawa
Email: president@uogc.ca
Website: www.uogc.ca
Category: Recreational
Intelligent fun! Roleplaying, board gaming and any form of gaming is to be had here, at the U.O.G.C!
Gay Catholics, Christians and Allies
Email: clgbt@uottawa.ca
Website: http://gaycatholicsuo.wordpress.com/
Category: Religious
The club is building an inclusive community where gay and lesbian persons can: 1) live in integrity with their gifts of both spirituality and homosexuality, 2) find peer support among others of Christian faith who want gay people to be welcomed and accepted by the official Christian churches.
Gee-Gees Jockey Club
Email: hunglikeageegee@hotmail.com
Website: www.hunglikeageegee.ca
Category: Recreational
The Jockey Club is dedicated to cheering on our Gee-Gees rain or shine. We pre-party for select varsity games then go out and make our presence known. If you don't already have one of our "Hung Like a Gee-Gee" shirts, then what are you waiting for? Come join us! WOOOOO!
Ghanaian Students Association, University of Ottawa
Email: uofo_gsa@yahoo.com
Website: http://gsa.uottawa.net
Category: Cultural
The University of Ottawa Ghanaian Students Association aims to enlighten the Ottawa community about the rich heritage, diverse folkloric culture, and the current state (eg. political and social climate) of Ghana, whilst uniting Ghanaians from the university and neighboring communities.
Go Green, Go Social!
Email: egood032@uottawa.ca
Category: Political/Social Justice
Go Green, Go Social is a student group interested in promoting sustainable development within the local community. Our goal is to work on one community project from the developmental stages straight up to its realization. We will educate ourselves and work in collaboration with other organizations in Ottawa.
Green Campus
Email: greencampusottawa@gmail.com
Website: web5.uottawa.ca/green
Category: Political/social Justice
Green Campus is an environmentally-minded club that has multiple working groups who tackle important issues on campus with relation to sustainable development.
Greens, University of Ottawa
Email: uottawagreens@gmail.com
Website: http://uottawagreens.googlepages.com/
Category: Political/Social Justice
This club is the University of Ottawa chapter of the Green Party of Canada. The purpose of this club is to educate and engage students in “green” issues and to take an active role in “greening” the community in preparation for a more sustainable future.
Groupe Évangélique Étudiant (G.É.É.)
Email: gee.uottawa@yahoo.ca
Website: www.ebeg.ca/gee
Category: Religious
The evangelical student group (GÉÉ) is a club of French-speaking students of the University of Ottawa with the wish to introduce, in French, resurrected Jesus Christ as presented by the word of God (the Bible). The education of God’s word of God for the believers also falls under the first objective of the GÉÉ.
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Haitian Students Club of the University of Ottawa
Email: cehuo2008@hotmail.com
Category: Cultural
This club serves as a meeting place for discussing topics that not only affect us as Haitians, but also as human beings. The goal of the club is to paint a true portrait of certain sociocultural aspects of the country while making way for other projects.
Hellenic Student's Association (HSA)
Email: hellenicstudents@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
To promote fellowship among members of the University of Ottawa's Hellenic community through cultural, social, athletic, and educational activities. To welcome and counsel all new Hellenic Students. To foster an understanding and appreciation of Hellenic culture among members of the University of Ottawa community.
Hillel Ottawa: Jewish Students Association
Email: info@hillelottawa.ca
Website: www.hillelottawa.ca
Category: Religious
Hillel Ottawa is the Jewish Student Association on campus that promotes Jewish life at university. We provide an open environment for students to explore cultural Judaism though social, religious, and educational programming. Hillel is a resource for students to connect to other organizations and opportunities with the Ottawa Jewish community.
Hindu Students Council
Email: uottawahsc@gmail.com
Category: Religious
HSC enables students and young professionals to explore, discover & experience the immense treasures of the time-tested knowledge & wisdom of the great Hindu culture. Let us learn to use this wisdom and knowledge to achieve excellence in our personal lives and to enrich our community, our environment, and our world.
House, The
Email: david.stalban@gmail.com
Website: www.the-house.ca
Category: Religious
We are a group committed to inquiring about God and the place of faith in our complex time, and living out what we discover. We host a Wednesday night student event that involves dinner, worship, and teaching, as well as lectures and presentations on campus.
Human Rights Review
Email: humanrigthsreivew@gmail.com
Website: www.humanrightsreview.org
Category: Political/Social Justice
Human Rights Review is a student publication aimed at increasing student awareness on human right issues within Canada and abroad. Our goal is to educate students and the community at large on international political and humanitarian crises.
Hungarian Students' Association, University of Ottawa
Email: uohsae@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
The purpose of the University of Ottawa Hungarian Club is to create relationships amongst individuals who share a common interest in the Hungarian culture. This club is a non-profit and non-religious club that will mainly focus on promoting the Hungarian culture to all interested individuals.
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iG.E.M.
Email: igem@uottawa.ca
Website: http://2009.igem.org/Team:uOttawa; http://2009.igem.org/
Category: Academic
The iGEM uOttawa Club provides its members with a unique opportunity to take part in hands-on research, as a complement their university experience. Our goal is to enter the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition— a synthetic biology competition aimed at creating biological devices with desired functions, using engineering principles.
Indian Students Federation
Email: isf.uottawa@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
Our mission statement is to bring together students of South Asian origin at the University of Ottawa through various cultural and social events, as well as to increase awareness of Indian culture and customs to the University community in general.
International Affairs Association
Email: uottawamun@gmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/uottawauna/
Category: Political/Social Justice
The International Affairs Association teaches students about global issues and the dynamics of international negotiations through Model United Nations (MUN) conferences worldwide. The IAA also hosts a MUN conference for high school students. The IAA attends numerous prestigious conferences, at varying levels of competition, throughout Canada, the USA, and overseas.
International Socialists
Email: gosocialists@yahoo.ca
Website: www.socialist.ca
Category: Political/Social Justice
The International Socialists is a revolutionary socialist organization based in Canada and Quebec. We are dedicated to promoting human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic justice as we strive to build a left alternative to a world of war, racism, poverty, imperialism and exploitation.
Investment Association, University of Ottawa
Email: uoiaclub@uottawa.ca
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31275813013
Category: Academic
This club’s purpose is to investigate the contemporary financial systems within Canada and the US, which include examination of upcoming trends, tips and ultimately, investment in the free-market. It’s best to learn about the market through experience, and better yet, with the support of friends along the way.
Iranian Student Association University of Ottawa (ISAUO)
Email: isauo.board@yahoo.com
Website: www.isauo.com
Category: Cultural
The Iranian Student Association at the University of Ottawa was founded in 2000 as a non-profit cultural assembly helping to provide a connected network accessible to Iranian students, staff and alumni at the University of Ottawa. ISAUO sole mission is to help establish a sorority for all Iranian students who are interested in keeping a connection with the Iranian community in Iran, and the greater Iranian community in Canada. Lastly, it provides all Iranians and other ethnicities the opportunity to be introduced and/or absorbed in Iran's diverse traditional, folkloric and modern cultures, through the planning and celebration of ceremonies, national events, and activities.
Iraqi Student Association
Email: iraqistudents@hotmail.com
Category: Cultural
The goal of ISA, in coordination with Carleton University Salam Dabkah Group, is to enrich the cultural/social experience of students at the University of Ottawa by allowing them to interact with Iraqi culture. Our events include social gatherings, soccer tournaments, Ramadan iftar, educational programs, cultural activities and movie nights.
Islamic Philanthropic Initiative (IPI)
Email: ipi.uottawa@gmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
The IPI aims to provide the University of Ottawa’s students with events that attend to local non-profit community organizations/projects through volunteering/fundraising in partnership with these organizations. This club strives to instil a sense of awareness/care through these various events, beginning on campus and then outreaching to the Ottawa community.
Israel Awareness Committee
Email: israelaffairs@hillelottawa.ca
Website: www.hillelottawa.ca
Category: Political/Social Justice
The Israel Awareness committee is a non-denominational group dedicated to engaging in debate, discussion, and dialogue on Israeli society, culture, and politics. The IAC is dedicated to providing a balanced and honest perspective on Israel, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Middle East, in general to the campus community.
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J.U.R.H.S.: University of Ottawa’s Journal for Undergraduate Research in the Health Sciences
E-mail: uottawajurhs@gmail.com
Category: Academic
JURHS aims to provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to publish their research in the disciplines of health science in a peer-reviewed, student run, bilingual academic journal. The club also encourages students to expand their academic involvement beyond the classroom.
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Keep a Child Alive - University of Ottawa Chapter
Email: kca.cultureconnect@gmail.com
Website: Facebook @ Kca U Ottawa
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
KCA University of Ottawa Chapter is an action-oriented network of university students who support the mission and work of the organization. With the objective to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic plaguing regions throughout Africa and Asia, KCA is intent on fighting this killer disease.
Kilimanjaro Black Students Association
Email: bakilimanjaro@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
The Kilimanjaro Black Student Association is a group of visionary students who believe in providing an academic support network designed for African Descent students on campus. We meet to discuss the problems facing us and what African descent students can do to assist themselves. We are dedicated to building a united voice in which all African descent students are fostering collaboration, harmony, respect, peace among themselves and work towards a healthy environment. We shall work alongside other organisations on campus and the community to build a network for Black Students.
Kiwanis CKI Club, University of Ottawa
Email: kiwaniscirclek_uottawa@yahoo.ca
Website: www.circlekclub.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
University of Ottawa Kiwanis CKI Club is a university-level community service club sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa. The University of Ottawa shares the focus of serving children and youth in the community and internationally. As a member of Circle K International, our mission and vision of the organization is three-fold; we aspire to promote the three key tenets of service, leadership and fellowship. Through student-planned initiatives and the guidance of our sponsors, the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, we are dedicated to making the world a better place by volunteering hundreds of hours in the community and hold extensive fundraisers for various local charities and organizations. Moreover, leadership opportunities afford CKI Club members the resources and tools to become well-rounded and active citizens. Furthermore, CKI Club members benefit from their involvement in the organization by meeting and working with people with similar values and ideals, networking with professional men and women in similar fields of interest through interaction with members of the sponsoring Kiwanis Club and so much more.
Korean Student Association, University of Ottawa (UOKSA)
Email: uoksaottawa@hotmail.com
Website: www.uoksa.net
Category: Cultural
The club’s main objective is to broadcast Korean ethnicity to the throng of all bodies within the university as well as maintaining the morals and values of the Korean culture. The club also promotes bonding between all students to positively encourage better university experience and life. All are welcome.
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Latter Day Saint Student Association (L.D.S.S.A.)
Email: ldssa.uo@gmail.com
Category: Religious
We encourage and support students in achieving their academic goals while maintaining a balanced life on campus. We encourage members to become an influence for good by participating in activities and service on campus and in the community. We also promote traditional moral values. There will be regular discussions on the teachings of living Prophets and Apostles.
Lebanese Cultural Club
Email: info@ottawalcc.com
Website: www.ottawalcc.com
Category: Cultural
LCC is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political club. LCC aims to promote Lebanese culture and heritage in the university and the community. The Club’s motivation is based on the following objectives: to create an atmosphere of solidarity and mutual aid between members of the Lebanese community with no discrimination, and to encourage multicultural activities on and off-campus.
Lebanese Forces Student Association (LFSA)
E-mail: lfsa@uottawa.ca
Category: Political/Social Justice
The LFSA aims to solidify the internal relations of the Lebanese community as well as engage in the student body in general and in Canadian society as a whole, to promote its political vision of Lebanese sovereignty and diversity.
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Mandarin Christian Fellowship
Email: nehemiah3927@gmail.com
Website: www.nehesomac.org
Category: Religious
We are a group of Mandarin-speaking Christians that meet throughout the week to worship God together, study the Bible together, grow together, and have fun. Outside of our main Friday meetings, we also come together during the week to have gym nights, movie nights, etc.
Men's Resource Group (MRG)
Email: mrguottawa@hotmail.com
Category: Political/Social Justice
The Men's Resource Group has a threefold focus: 1. Provide information to men facing crisis; 2. Provide advocacy for men; and 3. Raise awareness for men’s issues.
Met Young Adults, University of Ottawa
Email: metya.uottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.metya.ca
Category: Religious
This club is a supplement to Thursday night meetings at the Metropolitan Bible Church, but is open to all students whether they attend on Thursdays or not. It will provide an opportunity for UO students to meet on campus in a smaller group for prayer, fellowship, and encouragement.
Mines Action Canada, University of Ottawa
Email: uofominesactioncanada@gmail.com
Website: http://www.minesactioncanada.org
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
The University of Ottawa chapter of Mines Action Canada aims to help bring humanity one step closer to peace and social justice by eliminating the impacts of victim-activated weapons (mines, cluster bombs, etc). In addition, we strive to restore the dignity and rights of individuals and communities affected by such weapons.
Mobility Access Awareness Group
Email: rshar099@uottawa.ca
Category: Philanthropic/humanitarian
Raise awareness of mobility issues by creating advocacy groups promoting inclusion in society.
Monarchist Society, University of Ottawa
Email: uottawa.monarchists@gmail.com
Website: www.monarchist.ca
Category: Cultural
The society is for loyal subjects of the Canadian Crown to promote, discuss and appreciate the various aspects of the Monarchy in Canada.
Musical Theatre Club of the University of Ottawa, The
Email: uottawa_musicaltheatreclub@hotmail.com
Category: Recreational
The club's objective is to put on at least one musical theatre performance per year and to give an opportunity to students to learn more about musical theatre and to share their interest for it.
Muslim Medical Association of Canada – Ottawa
Email: uottawa@mmacanada.org
Website: www.mmacanada.org
Category: Academic
The Muslim Medical Association of Canada chapter at the Faculty of Medicine aims to provide a forum and resource for medical students, undergraduates, graduate students and other healthcare professionals to promote awareness of Islamic values and medical ethics. We also function as a social forum for Muslim students on campus.
Muslim Students' Association (M.S.A.)
Email: info@uomsa.com
Website: www.uomsa.com
Category: Religious
We provide services for the Muslim students on campus.
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NISA
Email: asma.husainy@gmail.com
Category: Religious
To enhance the sense of community among the female Muslim population present at the University of Ottawa, and in the greater community of Ottawa; to establish and maintain a series of events aimed at Muslim women within the University of Ottawa that are significant, educational, and enjoyable.
NDP, University of Ottawa
Email: uottawa.ndp@gmail.com
Category: Political/Social Justice
The University of Ottawa NDP supports the NDP at the provincial and federal levels, and promotes their work and views on campus. It provides a forum for individuals with like-minded political ideals to meet and exchange ideas, and supports its friends on the left in promoting progressive causes.
North African Association of the University of Ottawa
Email: amaghrebuottawa@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
This club serves to unite North Americans on campus and to share the North American culture through various organized events.
Nu Sigma Pi Sorority
Email: nsp.vp.internal@gmail.com
Website: www.nusigmapi.com
Category: Recreational
Nu Sigma Pi sorority is an organization whose strength comes from the continued support of each one of her members. With every passing year, Nu Sigma Pi grows stronger and more influential to her surrounding community. Through the learning experiences that Nu Sigma Pi is dealt, we are constantly changing and growing to incorporate the most modern and suiting vision that we can be. However, we also realize the importance of recognizing where we came from in order to understand who we can be. This is why the sorority values the on–going encouragement and communication that we receives from both the alumni and founding mothers who have been so crucial to this organization. This sorority has experienced ten extremely successful and maturing years. Nu Sigma Pi is an organization that demonstrates superiority in areas such as academics, athletics, philanthropy and fundraising, all the while maintaining strong social bonds within the surrounding community, which is why it is difficult to place a distinct title on our group. Overall, we are an outlet for young women who are looking to make a difference both within their personal life and university career. Nu Sigma Pi sorority offers the link between a modern girl's vision and her reality.
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Oneness Poetry Guild of the University of Ottawa
Email: onenesspoetryguild@gmail.com
Category: Recreational
The OPGUO brings together poets both new and experienced, spoken word artists, storytellers, wordsmiths, and appreciators of poetry in order to create venues on campus to share work, offer educational opportunities related to the practice and performance of poetry, and engage poets in social action and community building.
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Email: mgoub019@uottawa.ca
Website: www.ocfottawa.wordpress.com
Category: Religious
Orthodox Christian Fellowship is a movement spreading across North America under SCOBA (www.scoba.us). OCF's U of O chapter is shepherded by Fr. Maxym Lysack, the Orthodox chaplain on campus. We meet for weekly Bible studies, fellowship, worship, discussions and social events. All are welcome!
Ottawa Christian Fellowship (O.C.F.)
Email: info@ivcfottawa.ca
Website: www.ivcfottawa.ca
Category: Religious
We are a group that meets weekly to study the Bible, pray, and hang out. We also have social events and a variety of weekly small groups. We're not limitted to Christians, so if you have questions about Christianity feel free to drop by, we'd love to have you.
Ottawa Ismaili Students Association (OISA)
Email: oisa0910@live.com
Website: www.oisa.ca
Category: Religious
The OISA is a unique student-run association that brings together Shia Ismaili post-secondary students from the entire Ottawa region. The OISA encourages the academic success of its members, their athletic and personal achievements and their general well being. The OISA offers social events that allow its members to meet new people as well as to form meaningful bonds, and subsequently, OISA members offer positive support to each other on a daily basis. The OISA exec would like to welcome all the new students to Ottawa and welcome back our returning students for another great year!
Ottawa Music Collective
Email: ottawacollective@gmail.com
Category: Recreational
Ottawa Music Collective is a group of music enthusiasts who liberate themselves through musical expression. Our purpose is to create a friendly atmosphere and foster artistic expression on campus, as well as participate in charitable campaigns with the universal language of music.
Ottawa Students for Life
Email: ottawastudentsforlife@gmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/ottawastudentsforlife
Category: Political/Social Justice
University of Ottawa Students for Life is committed to proclaiming, celebrating, and defending the dignity of all human beings from conception to natural death. We work to educate the University of Ottawa on current life issues including foetal rights, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, and reproductive technologies.
Outdoors Club, University of Ottawa
Email: out.dehors@gmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=26041118815&ref=ts
Category: Recreational
The OUOC/CPAUO’s objectives are to gather like minded outdoor enthusiasts in various outdoor activities at minimal costs. Activities might include climbing, skating, camping, hiking, canoeing, skiing, etc.
OxfamUO
Email: oxfamuottawa@gmail.com
Website: http://oxfamuottawa.wordpress.com/
Category: Political/Social Justice
The purpose of the OxfamUO club is to further the goals and principles of Oxfam Canada, which are to alleviate world suffering, poverty and injustice. As members of Canada’s University, we will work to bring together members of our campus, raise awareness and initiate campaigns on campus.
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Pakistani Students Association
Email: psauottawa@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
PSA at uOttawa carries out social and cultural events and provides an opportunity for its members to learn and nurture the Pakistani Culture. We undertake and promote sponsorship of educational, social, and cultural, and humanitarian projects in Pakistan by raising funds from social and cultural events in our community.
People's Republic of Delicious
Email: prdottawa@gmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2249291613
Category: Political/Social Justice
The People's Republic of Delicious is a vegan food collective at the University of Ottawa. We are committed to offering students alternative, healthy vegan meals on a “pay what you can” basis.
Photography Club, University of Ottawa
Email: uophotography@gmail.com
Website:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-ON/University-of-Ottawa-Photography-Club/136498543389
Category: Recreational
To serve as a medium for the exchange of ideas, information and works of photography enthusiasts in the Ottawa student body and to promote members’ interest and knowledge of photography.
Polish Student's Society of the University of Ottawa
Email: info@pssuo.org
Website: www.pssuo.org
Category: Cultural
The PSSUO is a cultural, non-profit organization that serves to connect students who are either of a Polish background/descent or who are interested in Polish culture. The PSSUO also serves as a social network for other Polish organizations in Canada, which also promote Poland, her culture, history and people.
Powder Junkies Ski and Snowboard Club
Email: powderjunkies@gmail.com
Website: Facebook: powder junkies 09/10
Category: Recreational
We aim to make ski/snowboard trips that get anyone from any level involved. We offer our big trip to Mont Sainte Anne and night skiing trips to local hills twice a month starting in January. We also offer pub nights to give a chance to meet fellow university riders!
Powderpuff Ottawa U Chapter
Email: dwood059@uottawa.ca
Category of Club: Recreational
This club is a team of all girls flag football played in the snow and coached by the men’s varsity Gee-Gee football team. The team represents Ottawa at an annual tournament held at the University of Wilfrid Laurier, which raises money for Breast Cancer. See you in the snow!
Pre-Dental Society
Email: oanwa011@uottawa.ca ; akuru040@uottawa.ca
Category: Academic
The society will provide students interested in dentistry with an overview of the dental profession. It will also give students specific information on how to determine whether dentistry is a good career choice, sort through requirements for dental schools, introduce the Dental Attitude Test (DAT), and provide an overview on applying to dental schools.
Pre-Law Society
Email: uofo_pre_law@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=129089481294&ref=ts
Category: Academic
The uOttawa Pre-Law Society is an undergraduate academic club, which aims to prepare students for law school and their eventual careers by providing them with opportunities to learn about the LSAT, the law school admissions process, numerous legal career paths, and various legal professions.
Pre-Med Society, University of Ottawa
Email: general@uottawapremed.com
Website: www.uottawapremed.com
Category: Academic
As uOttawa's Pre-Med Society, our mandate is to inform members about the medical profession, Canadian medical schools and their application processes, and to prepare members for a rewarding career in health care. In addition, the club provides volunteering opportunities and official First-Aid/CPR Training & Certification.
Punjabi Association, University of Ottawa (UOPA)
E-mail: uopa12@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
The UOPA is a student-run organization which provides opportunities to learn about the rich culture and heritage of Punjab through different activities, events and projects such as Gurpurab, Bhangra night and Punjab food day. Also, creating a sense of awareness, unity amongst Punjabis on campus, as well as, through the community.
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The RESULTS Youth Group
Email: sjama036@gmail.com
Website: www.resultsyouthgroup.webs.com
Category: Philanthropic/humanitarian
The RESULTS Youth Group is a group that shares the same values and mission as NGO RESULTS Canada, which is a citizens lobby group that urges elected representatives to create the political will to end hunger, eliminate poverty and debilitating disease, in essence to make a better world.
Right to Play uOttawa
Email: righttoplayuottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.righttoplay.ca
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Right to Play is an athlete-driven humanitarian organization that uses specially-designed sport and play programs to improve health, build life skills, and foster peace in children and communities affected by war, poverty, and disease. Events will raise funds, support community development and increase awareness of the organization.
Romanian Student Association, University of Ottawa
Email: uoforsa@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
The Romanian Student Association aims to promote Romanian traditions and culture. The Association's goal is to bring together members of the Romanian-Canadian community on campus by providing students with the opportunity to engage in the culture, history and language of Romania through various activities.
Ronald McDonald House Club
Email: rmhc_cmrm@yahoo.ca
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
The RMHC's mission is to become part of the "House that love built" by serving and supporting families with seriously ill children when they come to Ottawa's Ronald McDonald House for medical care.
Room to Read – Ottawa
Email: secretary@rtrottawa.ca
Catregory: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Room to Read – Ottawa is an innovative non-profit leader dedicated to promoting and enabling global education. This is done by establishing libraries and schools, publishing and distributing local language children's books, and providing long-term educational support for girls to pursue and complete their secondary education.
Rotaract Club of Ottawa
Email: rotaract@rotaractottawa.ca
Website: www.rotaractottawa.ca
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Rotaract is an international program for adults ages 18 to 30 who want to make a difference. Our club enables members to grow personally and professionally, address community needs, and promote international understanding through friendship and service. We are a community-based club, meaning that all members of the community are invited to join. The club holds meetings every two weeks featuring speakers, discussions, and social activities. Rotaractors also get together for service projects, fundraisers, and leadership workshops.
Russophiles Circle
Email: russophiles.circle@gmail.com
Website: www.russophiles.ca
Category: Cultural
The club hopes to gather individuals of Russian decent and people learning the Russian language or who have an interest in Russian culture, seeking to broaden their knowledge through film nights, conversation groups, study groups, holiday celebrations, cultural presentations, and other activities organized by the club.
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S.E.E.D.S.: Student Society of Environmental Engineering, Development, Management and Science-University of Ottawa Chapter
Email: edagh083@uottawa.ca
Website: http://web.me.com/andrew.szeto/Site/Home.html
Category: Academic
SEEDS provide its members with interest in the fields of environmental engineering, science, and management with the following resources: networking opportunities and other professional development resources, informative social events that are focused on both career and academic improvement, and student information exchanges about other schools and disciplines.
S.E.R.R.E.S.: Special Events Responders / Répondants aux événements spéciaux
Email: uoserres@gmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Special Events Responders/Répondants aux évènements spéciaux (SERRES), is both a SFUO club and a St-John’s Ambulance division. On campus and around the city, SERRES offers a volunteer based first aid service at special events. Weekly training sessions give members of SERRES an opportunity to improve their first aid skills.
SGI Buddhist Club
Email: sgibuddhistclub@hotmail.com
Category: Religious
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a Buddhist association that promotes the practical philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism, empowering individuals to develop themselves through an inner transformation. The SGI Buddhist Club hopes to develop friendships and inspire social engagement in the areas of peace, sustainable development, education and human rights.
S.S.E.C.S.: Students for Sexual Empowerment and Consciousness of Self
Category: Political/Social Justice
Email: ssecs.uottawa@gmail.com
SSECS seeks to increase awareness of reproductive and sexual health rights on a global and local scale, while holistically addressing our own health and well-being. Through discussion, physical activity, and creative expression, we aim to empower and to raise a consciousness within ourselves and our communities.
Sailing Club, University of Ottawa
Email: uosc.cvuo@gmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/cvuouosc/
Category: Recreational
The sailing club is there to promote sailing as a sport, and guarantee it's easy access to students in a safe and enjoyable way.
Saudi Students Association of uOttawa
Email: ataha008@uottawa.ca
Category: Academic
Our goals are: 1 - Enhancing the friendship ties among the Saudi students. 2 - Helping the Saudi students of uOttawa to achieve high academic standing. 3 - Acting as the official voice for the Saudi Student at uOttawa. 4- Enhancing the understanding of Saudi cultural values.
Scientists without Borders - University of Ottawa
Email: swb@uottawa.ca
Website: http://www.swb-uottawa.org
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Our mandate is to improve human development by educating chapter members and the general community about issues affecting developing nations and the role scientists can perform in overcoming these issues. By creating projects to aid developing nations, we help sustain up-to-date research in scientific communities lacking resources.
Sigma Beta Phi Sorority
Email: sigma.beta.phi@hotmail.com
Website: www.sigmabetaphi.com
Category: Recreational
Sigma Beta Phi Sorority was created in 2007 by five young women. Strong values maintain the bond such as unity, strength and pride. We are there to help young women who share these same passions and a sense of duty towards others. We unite our individual strengths and get involved in our society.
Sigma Chi Omicron
Email: SigmaChiOmicron@gmail.com
Category: Recreational
Developing and enhancing interpersonal skills through involvement of all aspects of chapter life and in the interaction on pledges, active, and alumni members, and the outside community.
Sigma Psi Alpha Sorority
Email: spapresident@hotmail.com
Website: www.sigmapsialphasorority.com
Category: Recreational
Sigma Psi Alpha – a sorority based on philanthropy, fundraising, social events and most importantly, sisterhood. Our two main philanthropic foundations are Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ottawa and the Lupus Foundation. Sigma Psi Alpha is always looking for fun, outgoing, and original girls to be apart of our sisterhood.
Société étudiante des débats français de l'Université d'Ottawa (SEDFUO)
Email: sedfuo@gmail.com
Website : http://www.sedfuo.blogspot.com/
Category: Academic
We are looking for Francophones and FSL speakers who enjoy meeting people, speaking in French and talking about current events. We organize weekly debate sessions on campus and participate in competitions throughout Canada. Join us to improve your public speaking skills or just for the fun of debating!
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR)
Email: sphr.uofo@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sphrottawa.blogspot.com
Category: Political/Social Justice
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights University of Ottawa (SPHR) is a student run, non-profit organization that advocates on a strong social justice platform to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people in the face of human rights violations and all forms of racism, discrimination, misinformation and misrepresentation.
Somali Students' Association (SSA)
Email: ssaevents@hotmail.com
Website: http://ssauo.wordpress.com/
Category: Cultural
The SSA’s intention is to promote the spread of Somali culture and heritage on university grounds by encouraging students to participate in charity, social and cultural gatherings.
Student Coalition Against War (SCAW)
Email: scaw.ottawa@gmail.com
Category: Political/Social Justice
We aim to address the major social, economic and political issues that induce, promote and sustain contemporary war. SCAW focuses on public education and mobilization, non-violent activism, organizing, and advocacy. As a grassroots social movement, SCAW is fully democratic, decentralized and non-hierarchical in its structure and decision-making.
Students for Accessible Healthcare
Email: uo.access.health@gmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Many new or elderly immigrants cannot speak English fluently and have trouble finding a physician that speaks their native tongue. Our goal is to make health care accessible to this special class of patients by providing them with students who are fluent in their mother tongue and can accompany them at their appointments.
Sudanese Cultural Club
Email: scc.ottawa@yahoo.ca
Category: Cultural
SSC’s a non-profit, non-religious and non-political club. We aim to promote Sudanese culture and heritage in the university and the community. Our objectives: creating an atmosphere of solidarity and mutual aid between members of the Sudanese community without discrimination, and encouraging multicultural activities on and off-campus.
SwingUO
Email: swinguo@gmail.com
Website: www.swinguo.ca
Category: Recreational
As U of O’s swing dance club, SwingUO is devoted to promoting vintage music and dances from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s with a modern twist. We offer lessons and social dancing every week, along with periodic events and specialty workshops. No partner or experience necessary to join.
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Table Tennis Club, University of Ottawa
Email: uopingpong@gmail.com
Website: www.uottc.awardspace.com
Category: Recreational
The University of Ottawa Table Tennis Club is a recreational club dedicated to self-improvement in the sport of table tennis. We encourage members to share their knowledge and experience as much as they absorb it from others. Our weekly meetings provide the opportunity for table tennis players to apply what they learn.
Taiwanese Student Association
Email: ottawa.tsa@gmail.com
Website: www.wretch.cc/blog/tsaottawa2009
Category: Cultural
Our Club’s mission is to create a close and supportive environment for UO students of Taiwanese heritage and also for those curious about Taiwanese culture, and lifestyle. The club aims to provide an inclusive environment for all students regardless of heritage, background, and nationality.
Taking Action in Ottawa
Email: tkaction@uottawa.ca
Website: www.takingaction.weebly.com
Category of Club: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Our aim is to raise money and offer assistance in any way possible to local charity organizations in Ottawa. We feel that giving back to the local community hits close to home and will reward us in many ways. Close to home, close to heart.
Tamil Students' Union
Email: tsu.uottawa@hotmail.com
Website: uottawatsu.org
Category: Cultural
This organization promotes Tamil culture in the University of Ottawa; acts as an outlet to bring cultural awareness uniting all Tamil students within our institution; and helps members with the academic and social well-being. This club strives to take leadership in recognizing Tamil issues that are important to our community.
Tennis League, University of Ottawa
Email: info@uotl.ca
Website: www.uotl.ca
Category: Recreational
The main goal of this league will be to bring together the tennis players of the University Community for fun and tennis-related recreational activities and tournaments around the year. We hope that it will be fun, interesting and of course athletic.
Thaqalayn Muslim Association (T.M.A.)
Email: info@uottawa.thaqalayn.org
Website: www.uottawa.thaqalayn.org
Category: Religious
TMA is a multi-chapter non-profit organization that seeks to educate the University community on Islamic values and culture through the teachings of the Ahl-al-Bayt(a), develop and improve relations with Muslim's and non-Muslims, encourage academic excellence, cultivate individuals that contribute to Canadian society and to also provide a holistic campus experience.
Thrill the World Ottawa
Email: ttw09ottawacapital@gmail.com
Website: www.thrilltheworldottawa.blogspot.com
Category: Recreational
Thrill the World: Ottawa is a group dedicated to teaching the fun of dance though Michael Jackson's “Thriller.” Club activities include moonwalking, dancing Thriller in full zombie gear, Thriller flashmobs, and eating the occasional brain.
Toastmasters
Courriel : uottawatoastmasters@gmail.com
Site Web : www.uofotoastmasters.webs.com
Category: Academic
The Public Speaking Development Club (PSDC) is an academic club that promotes opportunities where students can practice public speaking, communication and leadership skills. We host special events where students can learn valuable techniques on key facets of presentation skills. The PSDC sponsors the University of Ottawa Toastmasters club (www.uofotoastmasters.com), which offers a supportive environment for students to practice prepared speeches, impromptu speeches and how to deliver effective evaluations on a weekly basis. Joining Toastmasters is the ideal place for quickly improving your presentations skills and opens up a wealth of networking opportunities in the Ottawa community. Do you have a speech that you would like evaluated? Or is there a speech that you find inspiring and want to discuss it? Send a call out to the Dead Speaker's Society, a new club initiative. Running for an executive position on a student club or organization and need a practice audience to test your campaign speech? Do you have an important presentation coming up and would like some feedback? Looking for new presentation techniques? We can help.
Triathlon Club, University of Ottawa
Email: uotriclub@gmail.com
Category: Recreational
We are a club that aims to promote and provide education about triathlons through communication, mentorship and group training practices. The club is open to people of all levels of experience, from the beginner to the elite athlete.
Trivia Club, University of Ottawa
Email: uotrivia@yahoo.ca
Website: http://www.uotrivia.ca
Category: Recreational
The Trivia Club provides games testing academic and pop culture knowledge. We play for fun and also compete against other universities. We are also involved in the Pub Trivia nights at the Royal Oak. All students welcome. Come and join the Trivia Club and see why we’re the “buzz” on campus!
Turkish Student Association
Email: uottawa.tsa@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
TSAUO is a non-profit cultural club that represents Turkey and introduces Turkish culture to students and staff at U of O. This club gives Turkish and non-Turkish students the opportunity to learn about Turkey’s rich culture, fascinating history, and diverse traditions through activities, meetings, and events.
Txtbookr
Email: admin@txtbookr.com
Website: www.txtbookr.com
Category: Academic
Our mission is to deliver superior quality services to all the students studying at the University of Ottawa by helping them to find the lowest priced University textbooks, provide strong leadership, encourage innovation, and create partnerships.
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UNICEF Club, University of Ottawa
Email: unicef.uottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.unicefclubuo.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
The University of Ottawa UNICEF Club aims to raise awareness for children's issues across the world. Proceeds from our fundraisers go to ensuring that every child has access to health, education, equality and protection, regardless of race, religion or gender.
Unix Users Group, University of Ottawa
Email: info@uouug.co.cc
Website: www.uouug.co.cc
Category: Recreational
The uOttawa Unix Users group aims to provide an opportunity for students who use Unix-derived operating systems (Mac OS X, BSD and all flavours of Linux) to help each other and discuss topics ranging from software releases and installation to gaming and hardware compatibility.
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Vietnamese Student Association
Email: vsauottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.vsauottawa.ca
Category: Cultural
The Vietnamese Student Association is a club that is dedicated to promoting the Vietnamese culture, language and heritage. Throughout the year we organize many social, cultural and charitable events in partnership with other Vietnamese community organizations as well as other local mainstream community whenever possible. It is also a social networking sphere that allows other Vietnamese students to meet and interact with each other. We encourage anyone and everyone to come out – you do not need to be Vietnamese to participate in activities or join events – with and open mind and willingness to learn about a new culture.
Vision, The
Email: vision.uottawa@gmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
The Vision advocates raising money for research in sight impairment and the blind in developing countries. The Vision also serves to aid and better establishments in rural areas in all developing countries for underprivileged families - providing shelters, food, clean water, education, and healthcare through various charity organizations.
Viva Italia! Il club italiano dell’università di Ottawa
Email: vivaitalia.uottawa@gmail.com
Category: Cultural
This clubs aims to bring together those interested in Italian culture, learning the Italian language and/or who have Italian heritage. All members will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Italian language, culture and heritage through activities such as discussion groups and film nights.
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West African Youth Association (WAYA)
Email: ajoa.waya@gmail.com
Website: www.wayajoa.com
Category: Cultural
The aim of our club is to promote West African culture though various activities, such as games, contests, presentations, etc.
Le club est une association culturelle qui vise à faire la promotion de la culture ouest africaine en utilisant des méthodes divers; jeux, concours, présentations ....
WISE (Women in Science & Engineering), uOttawa
Email: WISE@uottawa.ca
Website: http://uottawawise.wordpress.com
Category: Academic
uOttawa WISE is open to all students interested in the issues concerning women in science and engineering at the University of Ottawa. Students will be able to meet other women in science and engineering, take part in social events, career and networking, mentoring, and outreach in the community.
WUSC: Student Refugee Program (SRP) Committee
Email: srp.uottawa@gmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Our club is one of 70 chapters around Canada partaking in deepening students' understanding of international developing issues and sponsoring refugee students from around the world. Every year, our chapter supports and guides a refugee student through university life. We welcome anyone interested in international development and refugee matters.
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Xi Delta Theta Sorority
Email: xideltathetasorority@gmail.com
Website: http://www.wix.com/lcardinal/xi-delta-theta1
Category: Recreational
Xi Delta Theta Sorority would like to introduce young women to a different university life. We are very active in our community, volunteering for various events within the city and socializing with other sororities and fraternities within the Greek community. We teach leadership skills and create bonds that will last a lifetime.
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Zone 42
Email: zone42@live.com
Website: http://www.zone42.ca
Category: Academic
Zone 42 is an open group that strives to enable its members who are passionate about computers, to design, plan, and produce projects and create interesting extracurricular activities associated with computers. The development of these projects is chosen by the group members.