USC Student Support Services:
USC Student Services are student-run organizations that serve key interests of the Western community. All USC Student Services offer many opportunities for student involvement and leadership experience. These Services include:
ALLY WESTERN
Ally Western is a USC Program that organizes free educational workshops focusing on issues of sexuality, and gender identity. The primary objectives of the program are to:
- Create a safe, accepting, and inclusive campus, where sexual diversity is understood and embraced.
- Reduce fear of discrimination or harassment.
- Educate participants about LGBTTQ2 issues.
- Create a visible network of support.
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E-mail: ally.western@usc-uwo.org
ETHNOCULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES
The Ethnocultural Support Service seeks to create a culturally inclusive University community, in which students’ unique backgrounds are positively embraced and celebrated, and do not negatively impact their student experience.
Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/Ethnocultural_Support for more info.
E-mail: ethnocultural@usc-uwo.org
ENVIROWESTERN
EnviroWestern is the student answer to environmental issues at The University of Western Ontario, providing action and advocacy for issues important to students, as well as numerous opportunities for students to get involved. EnviroWestern’s slogan is “Small Steps, Big Impact”, and we are structured so that every student on campus has an opportunity to contribute in some way.
Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/envirowestern/ for more info.
E-mail: envirowestern@usc-uwo.org
PRIDEWESTERN
The PrideWestern network aims to provide a resource and support system for students with questions regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, 2-Spirited, and Asexual (LGBTTQ2A) issues. The organization promotes awareness and advocacy on LGBTTQ2A issues brought about through a variety of programs, including the annual Pride Week, movie nights, socials, and coffee houses.
For more information visit http://www.pridewestern.ca/
E-mail: pridewestern@usc-uwo.org
W.I.N.
The Women’s Issues Network is a USC service dedicated to recognizing, representing, and rectifying gender inequalities affecting UWO students. WIN is committed to providing a space free from racism, sexism, and homophobia as well as providing an educational resource centre on woman’s and gender issues. WIN Offers: Coffee Houses, awareness Days, V-Day, Feminine Hygiene Products, Study Space, Film Series and much more.
Visit: http://winuwo.ca/
E-mail: win@usc-uwo.org
USC Value Added Services:
We have tried to enrich your time at Western by offering innovative services that support and complement life at UWO:
The USC/LTC Bus Pass provides for unlimited city bus transportation for all Full Time undergraduates at Western. The program is effective from September 1st through April 30th annually. As of September 2011 the service will be available all year. Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/buspass/ for more info.
The Student Health Plan covers yearly benefits specifically designed for student needs. Visit http://www.studentbenefits.ca/sbta/?q=usc for more information.
FOOD SUPPORT SERVICE
The USC Food Support Service is a completely anonymous food hamper distribution system. Food hampers can be requested through email and collected 24 hours a day.
For more information visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=50…
The Registered Dietitian is available to make sure you are eating well. Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/nutritionist/ for more information.
Extra-Curricular Courses are a great way to enhance your classrooom learning, to to pick up a new skill like Guitar, Yoga or Mixology. For more information visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/infosource/extra_curricular.html.
Rapid HIV Testing – The University Students’ Council will be providing free anonymous Rapid HIV Testing for all students. This service is being offered on an anonymous appointment basis. Visit http://www.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=80 for more information.