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Hi Acadia Community!
My name is Alicia Johnson and I am the ASU’s Campus Engagement Manage. As Campus Engagement Manager, I am a key resource for students who are looking to start/register a new club, society, or association or to learn more about getting involved with an existing group on campus.
I can also help with room reservations in the SUB, general events, programming questions, and other building management requests. Email me any time or drop by my office in the SUB - Room 610.
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Alicia Johnson
Campus Engagement Manager
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Contact our Campus Engagement Manager to learn more at alicia.johnson@acadiau.ca
The ASU’s Registered Student Organizations - Clubs, Societies, and Associations - are an integral part of campus life. Not only do they provide opportunities to meet people with similar interests, do exciting things, and socialize, but they also give students an opportunity to broaden their university experience and get involved.
Acadia Students’ Union serves to coordinate, promote, and guide the activities of its student clubs. Because these groups are a vital aspect of the ASU, an important part of the Union’s responsibility lies in coordinating, helping with funding, and supporting the various organizations on campus.
Have questions about starting a student organization of your own?
Get in touch with us at alicia.johnson@acadiau.ca
Clubs, Societies, & Associations
ASU’s Registered Student Organization
Clubs Registered with the ASU receive exclusive perks. Registration allows you the ability to:
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Use “Acadia” in your club’s name
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Receive a FREE Club Mailbox in the SUB
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Your mailbox can be set up through the Retail Services. Please note that any club that has not signed up for a mailbox is not permitted to send mail to the Student Union. Any mail sent to the building without a mailbox will be returned to sender without notice
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Book a Table at Club Extravaganza - an excellent opportunity to promote your club and sign-up new members
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Apply to the student activities fund (some exceptions apply)
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Book space in the SUB for FREE
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Book space on campus (discounted where applicable)
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Book a Club night at the Axe Bar and Grill or Perkins Café
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Receive discounts on catering through the ASU
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Have your club’s event(s) covered under the ASU’s general liability insurance policy.
What are Clubs?
Clubs are student groups who have joined together for a common social, social justice, religious, or cultural purpose and are formally registered with the ASU.
Benefits for Clubs
Societies registered with the ASU receive exclusive perks. Registration allows you the ability to
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Use “Acadia” in your Society’s name
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Receive a FREE Society Mailbox in the SUB
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Your mailbox can be set up through the Campus Engagement Manager. Please note that any society that has not signed up for a mailbox is not permitted to send mail to the Student Union. Any mail sent to the building without a mailbox will be returned to sender without notice.
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Book a Table at Club Extravaganza - an excellent opportunity to promote your Society, upcoming election periods, and sign-up new members
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Apply to the student activities fund (some exceptions apply)
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Book space in the SUB for FREE
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Book space on campus (discounted where applicable)
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Book a Society night at the Axe Bar and Grill or Perkins Café
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Receive discounts on catering through the ASU
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Have your Society’s event(s) covered under the ASU’s general liability insurance policy.
What are Societies?
Our ASU Societies are an elected body of students whose mandate and scope are in respect to an academic program at Acadia. Like Clubs, these groups are formally registered with the ASU.
Examples include the Biology Society, the Philosophy Society, and the Music Society.
Benefits for Societies
What are Associations?
An ASU Association is an elected body of students that serves an official function on behalf of the student body by representing a Faculty student population, the Residence student population, or is registered under the Nova Scotia Societies Act to provide a service to Acadia students. Student Associations are formally given their authority by the ASU.
Examples include Faculty of Arts Student Association, Faculty of Professional Studies Student Association, and the Residence Hall Association.
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Student Associations are also permitted to have a dedicated student levy which will be remitted to them by the ASU
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Use “Acadia” in your Association’s name
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Receive a FREE Association Mailbox in the SUB
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Your mailbox can be set up through the Campus Engagement Manager (Insert link here to mailboxes). Please note that any Association that has not signed up for a mailbox is not permitted to send mail to the Student Union. Any mail sent to the building without a mailbox will be returned to sender without notice.
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Book a Table at Club Extravaganza - an excellent opportunity to promote your Association and upcoming election periods
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Apply to the student activities fund (some exceptions apply)
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Book space in the SUB for FREE
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Book space on campus (discounted where applicable)
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Book an Association night at the Axe Bar and Grill or Perkins Café
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Receive discounts on catering through the ASU
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Have your Association’s event(s) covered under the ASU’s general liability insurance policy.
Benefits for Associations
Acadia is home to 11 different residence buildings across campus, all with independent spirits and communities.
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) seeks to bring people living on-campus at Acadia together to form a connected residence community. The RHA consists of an executive and residence representative for each building. The association meets to plan projects and ensure the wellbeing of all students living in residence. This model of student governance serves to engage and represent students living on-campus. The RHA does this through planning on-campus events, supporting on-campus students through funding for events, connections to support systems, and more!
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Student Activity Fund
The Student Activity Fund is available to encourage hosting and participation in students focused events on and off campus. The fund is a joint initiative of the ASU and Acadia University. The fund focus’ on student travel, networking events, club events, and other programming opportunities.
Wellness Fund
The wellness fund supports wellness initiatives on campus. The wellness fund assists in providing financial support to student programming initiatives that benefit wellness. Applications to the wellness fund focus on supporting an individual’s overall well-being by reaching a group of Acadia students on campus.