Student Interest Groups
What is a Student Interest Group?
A Student Interest Group, or SIG, is a group of students who have agreed to come together around a specific topic of interest. SIGs are not recognized as official student clubs by the student government body at Northeastern University. They are student groups that are started and ratified on the Northeastern Global campuses. The Student Services office will keep a list of all currently ratified SIGs and their Officers.
Active Student Interest Groups
SustainTech
We aim to enhance students’ understanding of the fintech industry by inviting finance and technology professionals to share their experiences and responsibilities. Through these interactions, we aim to equip students with valuable insights into fintech careers, fostering a community of exploration and learning in the dynamic field of finance and technology.
Vancouver Game Developers Guild
The mission of our game development student club is to provide a collaborative and inclusive space for Northeastern students interested in the field of game development to learn, create, and share their work.
Husky Bytes
Husky Bytes is a dedicated club on the Vancouver campus that’s committed to empowering students, particularly those majoring in Computer Science or Data-related fields. Our primary goal is to facilitate the development of small-scale side projects that leverage students’ existing skills and knowledge. We believe that students possess a wealth of valuable skills, akin to building blocks, ready to be utilized in creating meaningful projects. These initiatives not only enrich students’ portfolios but also serve as a springboard for exploring professional interests and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. We provide a dynamic platform for students to network with peers and industry professionals, encouraging collaborative exploration of ideas. Furthermore, we host a variety of activities such as theme-centered hackathons and workshops, providing hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for skill enhancement.
Email husky.bytes@northeastern.edu to join and for more information
Analytics Student Association at Northeastern
As a member, you will receive:
1. Career workshops: We will provide you with career workshops that will help get you ready for your next interview!
2. Access to socials: members will have exclusive access to our socials! So that you’ll never have to be on the wait-list!
Vancouver Outdoors Group
This group seeks to connect Northeastern students to Vancouver’s and British Columbia’s vast array of outdoor recreational activities in a manner that is fun and accessible to students of all levels of skill and physical fitness. To Join Click Here
Prism Corner
The Prism Corner aims to hold a space for those who are a part of the 2SLGTBQIA community as well as allies. Prism represents the diverse groups of individuals in the community, including who haven’t found a descriptor that fully encapsulates their living experiences. Corner represents the everyday space where we gather around to enjoy a moment of comfort, learning and support. Everyone is welcomed!
Sign up here to become a member!
Club Email: theprismcorner@gmail.com
Vancouver's Finest Club
The organization’s purpose will be mainly to develop the fitness of the students by getting engaged in both friendly and professional leagues. The beauty of this organization will be that we will be involved in as much sporting activities including soccer, volleyball, ping pong, basketball etc. The intended audience includes everyone that is proud to call themselves a Husky! The school already participated in the Greater Vancouver Soccer League where we almost advanced to the next stage of the competition after just a session of practice. Our groups typical events will include sports clinics and workshops where workshops led by seasoned athletes and coaches will offer members the chance to learn new sports, improve techniques, and gain valuable insights into different disciplines. We will also be involved in intramural leagues and tournaments where we will organize and participate in friendly intramural leagues and tournaments throughout the school year. Teams can compete in basketball, soccer, volleyball, ping pong and other sports. These events will foster healthy competition and team spirit. Asides sporting events, VFC will also organize outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and cycling, allowing members to experience the thrill of physical challenges in nature. A few of the students already went hiking at Quarry Rock which was really refreshing.
She Programs
ShePrograms Vancouver is on a mission to cultivate an inclusive and empowering community for women students in Vancouver who are passionate about programming. Through coding workshops, experience-sharing sessions, and networking events, we are committed to equipping our members with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in the tech industry and contribute to the growing community of women professionals in tech.
Contact: sheprogramsvan@gmail.com
What are the requirements to start a SIG?
SIGs must be open to all Northeastern Vancouver students who are interested in the topic, and may not be restricted by college enrollment, social identity, etc. Before starting a new SIG, please confirm that one does not already exist around that topic.
To start a new SIG, students must submit a proposal including:
- SIG Name
- SIG Mission Statement
- In a paragraph, what is the purpose of your group and how will you achieve it
- Officer List
- At a minimum, each SIG must submit the information for two officers:
- Name
- Email address
- Program of Study including anticipated graduation month/year
- Title in SIG (President, VP, etc.)
- Officers must be in good standing with Northeastern. Information for more officers and members are welcome, and this information will be updated every year.
- At a minimum, each SIG must submit the information for two officers:
- List of 3 events your SIG would like to hold each year
- These are examples and can change
This proposal is submitted to the Student Services office and once received, they will reach out to schedule a meeting with the SIG officers to discuss their group and review resources and offer suggestions. If all questions are settled, the SIG will be considered ratified and be posted to this website.
What are the benefits of starting/joining a SIG?
- Reserve meeting space on campus
- Advertise in our weekly student newsletter
- Share events and highlights on our Instagram and other social media platforms
- Apply for funding to host events in accordance with their Mission Statement
- Work with the Student Services office to brainstorm and scope events, and get connected with organizations/businesses/resources
- Advertise their SIG at a SIG Fair twice a year, in September and January
- Be a great place to develop leadership skills, make connections, and improve the student experience for all learners at NU Vancouver
General guidelines for being a successful SIG
- Collect the names and emails of interested students and add them to a mailing list or other communication group. Make sure you can communicate regularly with interested students to announce meetings or events! Have a way to pull a list of all of your members if NU needs this information.
- Establish regular meeting times. If you have a regular meeting schedule, you can advertise this around campus.
- Plan events early. Requests for space are easier to meet with at least 1 week notice. As specified in the funding application, funding for events must be requested at least 4 weeks in advance. Speakers/guests to campus also need to be approved in advance.
- Schedule meetings with the Student Services team to discuss your proposed events to make sure they will be successful!
Apply for funding
SIGs in good standing can apply for funding to host events in accordance with their Mission Statement. Funding decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and take into account the SIG mission, benefit to SIG members, and benefit to the NU Vancouver community. Funding requests must be made at least 4 weeks before your proposed event.
Funding will NOT be granted for food unless food is an integral part of the event (i.e. not only to entice participation). Gift cards and other monetary equivalents cannot be funded.
Questions?
Ask Serena Conlon s.conlon@northeastern.edu