About the IR Club | IR Club and Forum | Seneca Students

The Immigration and Refugee (IR) Club is an ongoing, informal, student-driven group designed to provide a welcoming, extracurricular environment where students can connect beyond the traditional curriculum and classroom setting. The club aims to build an inclusive community for both first- and second-year students, offering a space & opportunities to interact, discuss topics of interest, exchange ideas, share knowledge, and explore complex issues. Additionally, the IR club will facilitate workshops, activities and events on topics of common interest that matter to you, all while promoting a fun and engaging atmosphere. As a student-led group, members will decide on workshop topics and activities. Additionally, participation in extracurricular activities always looks good on a resume as it demonstrates that you have passion for the issues and are deepening your employability skill sets.

Specifically, the IR Club aims to:

• Offer Networking Opportunities: Allow first-year and second-year students to connect and interact with one another and provide peer support.
• Build Community: Create an inclusive community for sharing knowledge and enjoyable activities.
• Share Knowledge and Develop Skills: Analyze complex and more profound issues discussed in courses. Offer workshops/sessions and invite speakers on topics that interest students. Organize events like Refugee Rights Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, etc.
• Enjoyment and Recreation: To offer an environment where members can engage in enjoyable activities, relax, and pursue their passions.
• Faculty Role: As a facilitator, I will promote the club, support students in planning activities, invite guest speakers, and organize logistics.
• When, Where and How: Our first IR club will be Online

IR Club Lead: Dr. Roohullah Shabon, Professor, School of Community Service (roohulla.shabon@senecapolytechnic.ca)