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As we embrace the heat of August, it won’t be long before classes, socialization, and club events start to pop up again in and around Wyckham House! And with the launch of SAMRU’s new Club Hub Website, we sat down with Amy, SAMRU’s Clubs Coordinator, to hear all about everything new this fall semester!

Keep reading to learn more about Amy and everything you need to know about joining and ratifying a club on campus this year!

Tell us about yourself!

I’m Amy. I’m the Clubs Coordinator, and I’ve been working at SAMRU for almost a year!

Why is it important to have clubs on campus?

Clubs are so important for fostering community, providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement, and promoting personal development among students. They also promote personal development for club leaders through organizing events and recruiting members.

We have different types of clubs on campus: academic, representational, and social, which will host different kinds of events that are beneficial to students, including networking, workshops, and social events to cater to all students’ needs. 

For students looking to start a club, how can they get started?

We welcome all students to start new clubs! The process is fairly simple, but a reminder is that a club must be unique and cannot overlap with any existing clubs. 

The requirements are three Signing Authorities and 10 members – all of which are credit students. After that, you need to submit a ratification package which includes the Ratification Form, Constitution, and Signing Authority Agreement. This is all prepared on our website. If you have any questions about it, just feel free to ask me!

What are the best resources for students to join a club?

If students want to look at what clubs we currently have, they can look up the Club’s Directory on the SAMRU website and find which club they may want to join. 

Students can also go to the Clubs Expo! We have two per year, one for each semester. Here, we invite all clubs to join, do some promotion, and have some activities. 

Plus, our new Club Hub website is a platform designed for students to get all the information they need..

You’ve been hard at work on the Club Hub website that launches this fall! What can students find on this site?

Everything related to SAMRU Clubs is on this website. We will be putting clubs news and events here for when students want to know what events are happening and how they can join.

Additionally, clubs can find all the resources they need on the website, including form templates, the Clubs Handbook, space booking details, and other useful information.

A FAQ will also be on the website for common clubs questions, including the ratification process and how to host events.

Where can students find the Clubs Office and Clubhouse?

The Clubs office is in Wyckham House in Z304. Clubs office hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Students can feel free to come by my office, but I will ask them to schedule a meeting before stopping by, because I may be busy with other clubs.

The Clubhouse is also located in Wyckham House at Z306. It is a space for students to relax and connect with others. There are also lots of clubs and social events there, so feel free to chat and find out if there are events or clubs you want to join. Be sure to check the Clubs Event Calendar on the Clubs website for updates.

Is there anything else important clubs and their members should know as the fall semester approaches?

We are looking to collaborate with different clubs at SAMRU! These collaborations will be hosted in West Gate Social. There will be events trivia nights, DJ nights, poetry slams, and talent showcases. If clubs have different ideas and want to host events, just reach out to us!

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You can reach Amy at clubs@samru.ca or book a consultation appointment during Clubs Office hours from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on weekdays (excluding holidays).

For general inquiries, you can contact us at info@samru.ca.