WUSC at Ontario Tech
November 20, 2023
Are you looking to get involved, make a difference, and have fun simultaneously? Then join WUSC at Ontario Tech! As the Director of Public Engagement and Outreach of the WUSC Local Committee at Ontario Tech, I want to tell you about all the awesome things we do!
What is WUSC?
WUSC stands for the World University Service of Canada, and it is a non-profit organization in Canada that works to create a better world for youth worldwide. It comprises a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses working towards this goal. WUSC supports youth-centred solutions to improve education, economic, and empowerment opportunities. WUSC strives to overcome inequality and exclusion and operates in over 15 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
WUSC at Ontario Tech
The WUSC Local Committee at Ontario Tech is involved in many exciting and empowering initiatives.
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We are involved in the WUSC Student Refugee Program, and every few years, we welcome a student refugee to Ontario Tech.
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WUSC at Ontario Tech collaborates with Student Engagement and Equity to run various events for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Against Women.
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We have also been involved in many other events and initiatives, including the Ride for Refuge initiative. We were interested in various fundraisers to support refugees and their transition to life in Canada.
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We also host many fun events, such as game nights, movie nights, and general member events.
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The WUSC Local Committee at Ontario Tech has also won a WUSC Campus Award for Outstanding Commitment to Public Engagement!
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#LetsTalkAboutTheHashtag Podcast
The #LetsTalkAboutTheHashtag Podcast is a monthly series where the WUSC Local Committee at Ontario Tech discusses important hashtags and how they relate to WUSC's work! We currently have ten episodes on important hashtags which interview accomplished and knowledgeable panellists. These episodes include #BlackLivesMatter (featuring Dr. Camille Clare), #UyghurCrisis (featuring human rights activist Jewher Ilham), #SaveSouthSudan (featuring Olympian Rose Nathike) and many more!