SOCIETIES
JOIN OR START A SOCIETY TODAY!
JOIN OR START A SOCIETY TODAY!
After filling out the application form and all supplementary documents, please send them to: su_societies@cbu.ca
How to start a society with the CBUSU?
The CBUSU encourages any interested individuals to start a society and we’re here to help you along the way!
Societies must fill out the application form and other documents each year for the CBUSU. If you are a member of a society, be sure to check with your executives that you are registered with us!
How CBUSU Can Support Societies:
Funding (pending approval)
Administrative support
Event planning support
Social media support
What are societies?
Societies at university are a diverse collection of groups ranging from recreational sports teams to hobby organizations to academic, political, and cultural associations.
What are the benefits of joining a society?
Joining a society provides an excellent opportunity to explore your interests, develop strong relationships with like-minded students, and most importantly have fun! They are also great extracurricular activities to help build your connections and resume for the future.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The Students’ Union hosts a society fair each semester that gives students the chance to learn more about societies, meet the members, and sign up!
You can also contact our Society Coordinator anytime at su_societies@cbu.ca for more information on who to contact for each different society.
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Yes, all societies are eligible to receive funding from the Students’ Union. Funding is allocated based on how active societies have been in the past, how they have utilized their funding before, and what their plans are for the upcoming year.
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While some societies already have their own designated rooms available, there are several locations on campus where societies can gather for meetings.
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If you want to set up a table in the cafeteria or book rooms in the CBU Students’ Union building (Dingwall Boardroom and Executive Boardroom), you can reach out to our front desk staff at su_administration@cbu.ca or phone 902-563-1192
To book other rooms on CBU Campus (including the Pit Lounge), please reach out to the Society Coordinator at su_societies@cbu.ca.
CURRENT SOCIETIES
2025-2026 Societies
CBU Engineering Society
President: Luke MacKinnon cbu24bcjw@cbu.ca
VP-Academic: Tyler Grant cbu24bcqd@cbu.ca
VP-Internal: Kyle Lettice cbu23blwr@cbu.ca
VP-Finance: Brett Mackenzie cbu23blgc@cbu.ca
VP-Events: Holly Wells cbu24bdjp@cbu.ca
CBU Psychology Society
President: Michaela Ryan cbu22bhhb@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Brooke MacKenzie cbu22bhcf@cbu.ca
Secretary: Allison Marsh cbu23blvd@cbu.ca
Finance Officer: Dylan Gillis cbu22btbn@cbu.ca
Communications Officer: Lynaya Arsenault cbu24bcjg@cbu.ca
Student Liason Officer: Alivia Beddow cbu22bgvs@cbu.ca
Psychology Ambassador Coordinator: Laura Molokwu cbu20lyh@cbu.ca
Mental Health Certificate Representative: Kate MacLean cbu23bcxt@cbu.ca
Research Methods Certificate Representative: Dominick Donahue cbu23bkwr@cbu.ca
Chemistry Society
Co-President: Madison Power cbu23bhfv@cbu.ca
Co-President: Victoria Jackson cbu22bkvs@cbu.ca
Secretary: Claire McNeil cbu23bkzj@cbu.ca
Treasurer: Nevaeh Colbourne cbu23blvx@cbu.ca
Social Media Coordinator: Davan MacDonald cbu23bgvg@cbu.ca
Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator: Lauren MacDougall cbu22bhcb@cbu.ca
Recruitment Team Members:
Lauryn McCormick cbu23bmgj@cbu.ca
Brielle MacLean cbu23bcxw@cbu.ca
Grace Curley cbu23bcrc@cbu.ca
Folklore Society
President: Elizabeth Verdelli cbu23bgqy@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Olivia Lapointe cbu19rqh@cbu.ca
Social Media Manager: Brion Doyle cbu23bhbm@cbu.ca
Elim Springs Chinese Campus Fellowship
President: Weiyi Zhang cbu22ctht@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Jinzhi Guo cbu23bnlq@cbu.ca
Secretary: Fangxin Ren cbu24bfqm@cbu.ca
L’nu Political and Sociology Society
President: Ava Corbett cbu24bhfb@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Paige MacLeod cbu23blgf@cbu.ca
Women in Engineering Society
Co-President: Mya McFadgen cbu24bdzv@cbu.ca
Co-President: Jillian MacDonald cbu24bcyt@cbu.ca
Social Media Coordinator: Holly Wells cbu24bdjp@cbu.ca
Events Coordinator: Hailey Sydney cbu24bcbf@cbu.ca
Academic Coordinator: Aisha Murriel Delgado cbu24bcmj@cbu.ca
Finance Coordinator: Catie Chiasson cbu24bbpa@cbu.ca
Historical Society
Co-President: Quinn Rowe cbu21fxz@cbu.ca
Co-President: Luke Cameron cbu19hhb@cbu.ca
Treasurer: Aayden Reid cbu23blyq@cbu.ca
Event Planner: Emma Goyetche cbu22bglh@cbu.ca
Secretary: Noel Johnston cbu23blnc@cbu.ca
CBU Pre-Med Society
Co-President: Mark Bellefontaine cbu22bgvt@cbu.ca
Co-President: Gianna Sheppard cbu22blhj@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Olivia Burke cbu23bkyt@cbu.ca
Social Media Coordinator: Samantha Smith cbu23bfwd@cbu.ca
Secretary & Events Coordinator: Lia Eagles cbu22bgxr@cbu.ca
Treasurer: Elizabeth MacKenzie-Hiscock cbu22bhch@cbu.ca
Creative Arts Society
President: Elizabeth Verdelli cbu23bgwy@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Nova Nguyen cbu23blyl@cbu.ca
Social Media Manager: Om Ware cbu23blhr@cbu.ca
Christian Fellowship Society
Co-Chair: Rebecca Ndace cbu22bkwt@cbu.ca
Co-Chair: Tugi Ngochi cbu23bfmm@cbu.ca
Administrator: Riya Rajesh cbu23bqpb@cbu.ca
Nursing Society
President: Laurent Plant cbu23bjwp@cbu.ca
Vice President: Cheyenne Pierce cbu23bjrs@cbu.ca
Business Society
President: Nicklaus Cowx cbu23bjvb@cbu.ca
Vice President: Bisola Lawal cbu22bbqp@cbu.ca
Canadian Black Nurses Alliance
President: Fiona Iluyomade cbu23bjll@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Goodness Anifowose cbu21jwk@cbu.ca
CBU ENACTUS Society
President: Botchway George cbu23bsbl@cbu.ca
Treasurer: Ayomide Babajide cbu23btsj@cbu.ca
Secretary: Pretty Philip cbu21tny@cbu.ca
Society of Petroleum Engineering
President: Aashish cbu22btnm@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Jomal John Sony cbu22cyql@cbu.ca
Secretary: Aniket Panchal cbu24bcrw@cbu.ca
Literature Society
President: Aniket Panchal cbu24bcrw@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Jomal John Sony cbu22cyql@cbu.ca
Yoga Society
President: Suprakash Dixit Harsh cbu24bgtt@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Priyanka cbu23bmlh@cbu.ca
Secretary: Paris cbu22dbqz@cbu.ca
Events Promotion: Alex Theberge cbu22blwm@cbu.ca
Biology Society
President: Lara Dalton cbu22bgxk@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Ainslie Trimm cbu22bhjc@cbu.ca
Treasurer: Preston Miller cbu23bgvl@cbu.ca
Secretary: Aaryan Sharma cbu23bkqp@cbu.ca
Communications: Hannah MacKinnon cbu22bhvp@cbu.ca
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) Society
President: Monil Varguese cbu22bvlt@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Shruti Verma cbu20kqh@cbu.ca
Event Coordinator: Amritpal Singh cbu22cnzz@cbu.ca
Secretary: Gurpreet Singh cbu22bnkr@cbu.ca
Representative: Navomi Thuruthel James cbu21wyt@cbu.ca
SM Coordinator: Meera Stephen cbu22bfrx@cbu.ca
Campus Connect
President: Regina Ipoh cbu22czlq@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Botchway George Kwesi cbu23bsbl@cbu.ca
Secretary: Esther Sika Oteng cbu24bfll@cbu.ca
Event Coordinator: Oliver Agyemang Gyebi cbu23btxn@cbu.ca
Bachelor of Education
Co-President: Samantha Emery cbu25bbtt@cbu.ca
Co-President: Sean Balardo cbu25bbyc@cbu.ca
CBU Film Society
President: Brian Balili cbu25bbyd@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Gouman Ahmed cbu25bcbz@cbu.ca
Community Studies Society
Co-President: Meghan MacKinnon cbu22bgnw@cbu.ca
Co-President: Breagh Kelly cbu22bgzn@cbu.ca
Upstream Africa
President: Isaac Ndayishimiye cbu23bnzh@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Botchway George Kwesi Teidu cbu23bsbl@cbu.ca
LATAM Society
President: Paulina Osorio cbu23btzm@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Claudia Cajas Estrada cbu23bstx@cbu.ca
Treasurer: Mauricio Martinez cbu23btfs@cbu.ca
Public Health Society
President: Evan Barrell cbu22ctpb@cbu.ca
Vice-President: Mallory MacPhee cbu23bldf@cbu.ca
Secretary: Miracle Adolphus cbu22bqrv@cbu.ca
Grad Representative: Jannat Varghese cbu24bdnh@cbu.ca
Social Media Representative: Olivia Lapointe cbu19rqh@cbu.ca
Volunteer Representative: Julia Varghese cbu24bdnj@cbu.ca
Volunteer Representative: Lily Babincace cbu23bgrd@cbu.ca
Social Work Society
Co-President: Hope McInnis cbu21fvh@cbu.ca
Co-President and Indigenous Representative: Haylee Young cbu19rws@cbu.ca
Secretary: Ainsley Pelley cbu19hxt@cbu.ca
Treasurer: Logan Draper cbu21dwb@cbu.ca
Social Media & Communications Coordinator: Libby MacPherson cbu19hxr@cbu.ca
Events Coordinator: Kate McKee cbu25bctc@cbu.ca
PREVIOUS Societies
2024-2025 Societies
2023-2024 Societies
2022-2023 Societies
African Caribbean Society
Bachelor of Engineering Society
Biology Society
Capers Bhangra Crew (CBC)
Chemistry Society
Chinese Student Association
Coders Society
Creative Arts Society
CSR Business Society
Education Society
Enactus Cape Breton University
Engineering Society
Gaming and Technology Society
Geology Society
2021-2022 Societies
African Caribbean Society
BHTM Society
Biology Society
Capers Bhangra Crew (CBC)
Chemistry Society
Christian Fellowship
Coders Society
Creative Arts Society
Creative Writing Society
Enactus Cape Breton University
Engineering Society
Environmental Society
Euphoria Society
Historical Society
Historical Society
LATAM Society
Literature Society
Love World Fellowship Society
Math Society
Nigerian Students Society (NSS)
Nursing Society
Pre-Med Society
Psychology Society
Public Health Society
Revolutionary Communist Party
Society of Petroleum Engineering
Social Engage Society
Social Work Society
Sustainability Society
Yoga & Nutrition Society
Muslim Student Association
Music (Musica) Society
Nigerian Students Society
Nepalese Society
Nursing Society
Nutrition Society
Peace Quest
Pre Med Society
Psychology Society
Public Health Society
Society of Petroleum Engineering
Social Work Society
Theatre Society
Yoga Society
Indigenous Society
Math Society
Music Society
Muslim Student Association Society
Nigerian Students Society
Nursing Society
Peace Quest Society
Psychology Society
Public Health Society
Rotaract Society
Rugby Society
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Theatre Society
Track and Field Society
Knitsy - Craft Society
Math Society
Neurodivergent Society
Nursing Society
Psychology Society
Public Health Society
Rotaract
Secondary Education Society
Society of Electronic & Dance Music
The Analytics Society of CBU (TASC)
The Society of Petroleum Engineers
Theatre Society
VCIC
Women in Engineering
Since 2003, we have had a total of over 60 different societies.
CBU AHS Society
CBU Business Society
Canadian Nursing Students Ass. (CNSA) Society
CBU Children’s Wish Foundation Society
CBU Communication Society
CBU Community Studies Society
CBU Debating Society
CBU English Students’ Society
CBU Global Brigades Society
CBU History Society
CBU International Nursing Society
CBU Mature Students Society
CBU Mixed Martial Arts Society
CBU NDP Society
CBU Petroleum Engineers Society
CBU Running Society
CBU Save the Children Society
CBU Women’s Leadership Society
Aboriginal Business Society
Capers Hockey Society
CBU Art Gallery Society
CBU Chess Society
CBU French Society
CBU Gaelic Society
CBU Gaming Society
CBU Green Team Society
CBU Hockey Society
CBU Orange Army Society
CBU Ryu Karate Society
CBU Sociology Society
CBU Track & Field Society