WUSC X MUN Speaker Series

Hi everyone!  Are you interested in working in the development and humanitarian sectors in the future or want to learn more about current international development crises? WUSC and MUN are collaborating to bring U of G students a speaker series where we have invited incredible individuals who have either worked or have experience in the …

O-Week Event

Are you interested in learning about the resources available on campus or meeting new people? WUSC will be hosting a mixer event for international and refugee students to provide them with resources and information that will help them excel in academics and professional career. Professionals from the Experiential Learning Hub and an International Student Advisor …

Applications are Still being Accepted!

Hi All, Applications are still being accepted for some of the Executive Member Positions, more specifically Co-Chairs: Events & Activities (1), Chair of Marking (1), and Executive Committee Secretary (1) As part of the Executive Team, you will work to raise awareness about WUSC and refugee issues on campus. You will also work closely with the Student Refugee Program (SRP). …

WUSC Guelph Local Committee is currently recruiting for the 2018-2019 academic year!

WUSC Guelph Local Committee is recruiting for SRP Support Person positions and Executive Members positions. Please see below for more info. . Student Refugee Program (SRP) Support Positions Are you interested in international development and taking on an active role supporting students and raising awareness about refugee rights? If yes, WUSC (World University Service of …

Our Local Committee Activity, and Some Future Plans

Our Local Committee is more active than ever! Yesterday's meeting included a range of topics. From an event dispelling some myths surrounding refugee issues on November 9th, to a collaborative event in the winter semester about the barriers refugees face in getting their education once they get to Canada, to an International Forum hosted by …

We’re Recruiting For Fall 2016!

Hello! We are currently recruiting for next fall! We need 5 new support people for the Student Refugee Program as well as 2 people to be Co-chair of Events for the local committee! At the end of this post are the job descriptions. Please read them over if you are interested. NOTE: The deadline for applications …

You Can Help Two Syrian Refugee Students Thrive at the UoG – Student Refugee Resettlement Crowdfunding Project

The University of Guelph has joined the international response to the dire refugee crisis by inviting two Syrian students to study for free for four years, with free housing and meal plans for their first two semesters. The UoG Chapter of the World University Service of Canada (who already sponsors and provides support to two students yearly from international refugee …

Shine a Light on Women’s Education @ Open Mic Night November 18

With an education, girls in refugee camps are far more likely to avoid early marriage.  They are more likely to have healthy, spaced pregnancies.  Their children are more likely to survive beyond age 5 and become educated themselves.  Educated girls become empowered women and they help inspire and lead their families and communities out of …

UoG to Change Lives of 2 Syrian Refugee Students in 2016

We are beyond thrilled to announce that our university is to welcome 2 Syrian refugee students to study with us next year.  Here at WUSC we can't wait to be a part of every step of the process that is to come. When it comes to changing lives and improving life, the UoG truly is …

See You Tomorrow @ Refugee Campus!

It's finally here!  Come by the UC courtyard tomorrow and Friday anytime between 9:30 and 4:30 to experience Refugee Campus 2015. Stay tuned for exact times for tomorrow's Refugee Lunch, also to be held in the UC courtyard.  Spin the trivia wheel and fuel up on rice and beans or pizza between midterms while learning …