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Special Services:

Student Information Centre
The Student Information Centre is a service offered by the Students' Representative Council (SRC) that provides the entire student body with convenient and economical services. It is a "one-stop shoppping centre" that caters to the needs of ALL students at UNBSJ.


SPARC-SJ
The UNB Associated Alumni has implemented a program at UNBSJ entitled SPARC-SJ (Student Pride and Alumni Relations Committee). Students involved with SPARC-SJ work with the Associated Alumni to promote UNBSJ to prospective students and commit to establishing a relationship between current students and their respective Alumni Association.


Women's Resource Centre
The Women's Resource Centre is a valuable resource for women and men on the UNBSJ campus. Offering information on health issues, domestic and date violence and a number of other resources throughout the city and surrounding area, the WRC has something to offer everyone on campus.

 

Campus Media:

the NEW Baron - Campus Newspaper

CFMH 92.5 FM - Campus Radio

 

Clubs, Societies and Organizations:

Alpine Club
The Alpine Club is one of the longest lasting social clubs on campus. This club participates in charity events, organizes student activities, trips halfway around the globe and may event tip the glass back a time or two.

Asian Students' Society
This organization was created with a view to introducing Asian culture to Canadian and International Students, faculty and staff. Having numerous members from the community outside the campus, this society helps students to mingle with the public as well as with each other. The events organized by this society include Hindi movies every two weeks, monthly airings of Chinese movies, a potluck and culture show, a summer picnic, games and etc

Bangledeshi Student Association
Bangladeshi Student Association (BSA) was established to represent all the Bangladeshi students as a whole amongst all the Social and Cultural clubs at UNBSJ, after realizing the basic needs and wants of all the Bangladeshi students regarding their university and personal life at the university.

Biology Society, the
Is a club made up mostly of Biology students but welcomes members from all faculties. Events range from parties to educational Biology-related events.


Business Administration Society
The UNBSJ Business Administration Society (BAS) is a student-run organization designed to meet the needs of business students at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John. It's mission is to foster well-rounded individuals both socially and sholastically, to help them become effective contributors to the community.


CSSA
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Our Association is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote the cultural appreciation; strengthen the cultural awareness; enrich students and scholars life; exchange friendship with the local community; provide and create cultural activities; help people who need us.


Economics Society
The UNBSJ Economics Society is a cohersive grop of economics students, sharing common interests and innovative ideas. Member services include tutoring, networking, and social events, a testbank, t-shirt, and much more!

For informatiion or to join, contact the organizing committee at unbsjeconomics@hotmail.com or visit our office in the TJC Student Centre, Room 222.

Falstaff Society, the
The Falstaff Society's main objective is to foster and promote the arts on campus. Membership in the society is open to students from all disciplines, alumni and members of the general public who share an interest in the Arts and a desire to gather together to socialize, discuss and entertain.


Grad Class
The Grad Class Executive represents the graduating class for all matters concerning convocation, including sitting on the university's convocation committee; choosing a valedictorian and honorary class graduate (usually a member of the university's faculty or staff); contracting the photographer for the grad photos' communicating with all members of the Grad Class; and arranging social activities for the Grad Class (receptions, sports events, trips, dances, dinners and so on).


Graduate Students' Association (GSA)
The GSA-SJC is an organization of graduate students. It concerns itself with all aspects of student life at the University, formal and informal. This page is designed to introduce both new and old students to the GSA-SJC.


Health Sciences Society
The Health Sciences Society was founded with the goal to providing an organzation for those interested in working in the field of Health Sciences.

We provide information on graduate schools, volunteering, as well as trips to visit universities who offer programs that are of interest to our members. Last year, our group traveled to Halifax to visit Dalhousie University and to become more familiar with the Health Sciences faculties (for example, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and many more).

In addition, there are various social activities planned: wine and cheese parties, cosmic bowling, Skate-to-Care, etc. One of our activities is participating in the Annual Ability Awareness Day in cooperation with the Ability Awareness Committee. This day is dedicated to raisingawareness of the challenges faced by those with disabilities.

Our society is lots of fun and we welcome you to become a part of our group.


India Society


International Student Association
The International Students Association (ISA) represents students from over 45 countries including Canada. Our purpose is to promote the level of interaction between foreign and Canadian students, faculty & staff. This is done primarily through events such as public potluck dinners, International party nights, fashion shows and many other events.


Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
The IVCF is an interdenominational mission mobilizing Christians within Canada's educational communities, to declare Jesus Christ as Lord. It is a nation-wide ministry geared towards high-school and University-aged students.

IVCF usually has meetings, an hour in length, two or three times a week. These consist of "Bible studies," lots of encouraging conversation on relevant topics with Biblical focus, prayer (general or specific as the need arises), and relationship building.

IVCF is an opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ, strengthen your relationship with Him, or begin one if you don’t know Him already. You need not be a "churchgoer" or "religious," everyone is welcome! Look for posters advertising times and dates and watch our bulletin board near Tim Horton’s.

Keith's Crew
We in the Keith’s Crew would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to UNBSJ. The goal of our club is to organize and run events, both on and off campus, that our members will enjoy and that will help make their stay at university a pleasant one. Membership is cheap and will allow you to take part in any or all events that you choose. Upon becoming a member, you will receive you Keith’s Crew T-shirts as well as many other rewards. All students are welcome to join, regardless of their age, and are encouraged to attend the events. Some of our events include smoker buses to Halifax and Fredericton, a day of curling and a golf game.


Molson Club

The Molson club has over 140 members from countries all over the world. We are one of the most active social clubs on campus and love to party. Also, we are the major sponsor for many other clubs on campus.

Our specialty is geared towards holding social events at the University and giving away tons of great Molson Gear. So far this year we have hosted First Class Bash, the Molson Kick-off Party, a Halloween Costume Party, a MatchBox 20 Ticket giveaway at Cougars Lounge, a Crush Concert at the Aquaris and last but not least Last Class Bash.

We would like to welcome all students to come out to our events even if you don’t drink. We are about having a good time, having fun with friends, meeting new people and plus we give away lots of free stuff!! So come on out to the next Molson Club event and you’ll have a great time! See you there!


Muslim Students' Association
The MSA is an organization that unites the Muslim students on campus. The main objectives of the MSA are to help the Muslims uphold, preserve and advance the religious, social and moral standards of Islam, to promote religious, social, civil, charitable, literary, educational, athletic and other activities compatible with Islamic principles, to help develop cooperation and understanding among students of all faiths in general, and Islamic faith in particular and also to make teachings of Islam known to all interested persons.


Nursing Society

The Nursing Society's main goal is to bring together individuals with a common interest in nursing to develop a better understanding of the issues for both members and the community at large. The Nursing Society is also interested in health promotion and providing students with an opportunity to participate in activities, seminars, and programs to supplement theoretical experiences.


Psychology Society
The Psychology Society's mission statement is: (1) To bring together and establish a network between psychology enthusiasts within the student body; (2) Promote mental health on campus; (3) To provide a platform for exploring psychological issues and insights; emerging trends in research and development in the field of psychology.


UNBSJ Rowing Club

If you’re looking for a challenge and a good way to get in shape, the UNBSJ Rowing Club may be for you! With a short season, the Rowing Club gets up and running very early in the school year with try-outs held during the first or second week of September. The team then trains intensely at the Kennebecasis Rowing Club in Rothesay to prepare for racing in fall regatta’s - typically the Fredericton Rowing Club’s Four-Bridges Regatta held in early October, and the McGill Invitational Regatta held in late October. All interested persons are welcome, from beginners to experienced rowers. If you are interested in finding out more and want to get involved, please contact Hilary at hilary.moors@unb.ca.

 


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