Afghan Students’ AssociationAfrican Students’ AssociationAgape ImpactAhmadiyya MuslimsArab Students AssociationArmenian Students’ AssociationAssociation of Ryerson Role-Players and GamersBangladeshi Students’ AssociationBeverage Enthusiast SocietyBhakti Yoga ClubCaribbean Students’ AssociationCatholic Students’ AssociationChess ClubChinese Christian Fellowship at RyersonChinese Debate ClubChinese Students’ AssociationConcert Band AssociationDebate Association of RyersonEast African Students AssociationEgyptian Students’ AssociationE-Sports of RyersonFanatics DomainFilipino Canadian Association of Ryerson Game Makers UnionGhanaian Students AssociationHellenic Students’ AssociationHindu Students’ AssociationHillel@RyersonHobby ElectronicsImprov ClubIndian Students’ AssociationIndigenous Student’ AssociationInter-Varsity Christian FellowshipIranian Students’ AssociationIraqi Society of RyersonIsmaili Muslim AssociationJournalists for Human Rights Korean Student AssociationLaw NetworkLifeLineLove Your NeighbourLoveworld Campus Ministry -Limitless LoveMalayalee Students’ AssociationMandarin Chinese Christian Fellowship

Mandarin Chinese Students & Scholar Assn.Mauritian SocietyModel United NationsMusicians@RyersonMuslim Students’ AssociationMuslim Womxn at Ryerson New NormalNutraRightsOrganization of Latin American Students Pakistani Students’ Association PHOG-Public Health Outreach GroupPlanetary Health CommissionPoetic ExchangePoker ClubPower to ChangePre-Medical SocietyPunjabi AssociationRIELRU AnimeRU K-PopRyeBeautyRyerson Debate AssociationRyerson MotivatorsSerbian Society of RyersonSikh Students AssociationSocialist Activism AssociationSocialist Fightback ClubSomali Students’ AssociationSouth Asian AllianceSri Lankan Student Alliance Sufi Students Association Students for a Free TibetStudents for Justice in PalestineStudents for Mental Awareness Support & HelpStudents Supporting IsraelSuccess without StressTamil Students’ AssociationTech SocietyUkrainian Students’ ClubUnited Black Students’ at RyersonUnion of Students Speaking RussianUrban Hip Hop UnionVegan Education GroupVietnamese Students’ AssociationYouth with a Mission

STARTING YOUR OWNSTUDENT GROUP!If you have any interest or there isn’t a group established... Start Your Own Group!

First...Enclosed in this pamphlet you will find a form which must be completed along with the names, student number & telephone, signatures and emails of a minimum of 20 full-time or graduate students at Ryerson who are interested in becoming members of the group. From the 20 people, select an executive committee to coordinate the group’s activities.

Second...Draft a constitution (sample enclosed) and a list of five proposed activities for presentation to the RSU Student Groups Committee (who meet on a weekly basis). At this meeting, the Committee will meet with your executive to determine the group’s viability and how it will complement student life.

Third...The Student Groups Commissioner, on behalf of the Student Groups Committee, will propose that your group be ratified at the next RSU Board of Directors meeting. Executives from your group must be present at this meeting in order to answer any questions that RSU Board members may pose.

Lastly...Upon receiving ratification from the Board, you will automatically be eligible for full funding along with many other privileges. However, there is a one-semester probationary period during which all activities of the group are to be conducted on campus.

STARTING NEW CLUBS & CULTURAL GROUPS

WWW.RSUONLINE.CAThe Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) – SCC311

55 Gould St, Student Centre, Toronto, ON • 416.979.5255

RSU CLUBS & CULTURAL GROUPS

By getting involved in a club or cultural group you will meet many other students who share your interests. As well, you will have the opportunity to establish important contacts both on and off campus that could impact positively on your future.

Student groups are funded by RSU and through their own fundraising activities. Student groups provide many avenues for participation and greatly enrich campus life for all students.

STUDENT GROUPS’ RESOURCES FROM RYERSON STUDENTS' UNION

ACTIVITIES & EVENTSRSU-funded groups are involved in a variety of activities which may include: parties and pub nights, culture shows and displays, food fairs, career nights, speaker series, movies, contests and peer support. Watch for posters around campus and don’t forget to check the clubs’ office area in the lower level of the Student Centre (55 Gould Street).

CAMPUS GROUPS COORDINATORDrop by and speak with Dawn Murray, the RSU Campus Groups Coordinatorin SCC311, Student Centre, 55 Gould Street You may also e-mail her at campusgroups@rsuonline.ca.ca or call her at 416.979.5255 ext.2323

If you have an interest in joining an existing club or starting up one of your own, Dawn can help you along your way. Your students’ union is your resource for obtaining funding for projects and events and will assist you in getting familiar with the many other resources available at Ryerson and through RSU.

GROUP SERVICESPostersRSU sponsored groups may have their posters stamped which gives them the right to poster throughout campus to advertise their activities. Poster printing is a non-cash transaction through CopyRITE Printing Services and is funded by RSU.

Meeting Rooms and Party SpaceGroups may reserve meeting and social space both in the University and at the Student Centre, most often without cost. The Ram in the Rye Pub is available for bookings most Friday nights (Fundraising Fridays) for RSU group get-togethers.

CommunicationsIf you would like a student group to contact you regarding membership, you may reach them through their mailboxes in RSU groups area in the lower level of the Student Centre or ask the Campus Groups Administrator for their e-mail address. You can read more about individual groups in the RSU Members’ Handbook or on www.rsuonline.ca

FundingRSU provides very generous support in terms of funding group activities and events. Each group is granted an annual budget and may apply for additional funds through a grant system which was established to aid in the development or to support specific projects, events conference.

Multifaith CentreRyerson is proud to offer the services of the Multifaith Centre - a safe, quiet place for worship and meditation located on the 3rd floor of Oakham House (63 Gould Street).