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OUR HISTORY
A digital sketch of the ARBUS Society logo | Photo by @visualsbylucia
FOUNDED IN 2012
The ARBUS Society was founded in 2012 by a group of Arts & Business students focused on connecting members of the program and bridging the divide between majors—ultimately creating a place for all ARBUS students to come together.
The ARBUS Society Team in 2017
80+ EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
In roughly 12 years, the ARBUS Society has welcomed more than 80 executive members to the team, each term carrying through the vision of creating a shared community for all members of the program.
Over this time, executive positions have spanned Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Events, Graphic Design, & Innovation.
ARBUS Soc X ECON Soc’s “Paint Nite not Date Nite” de-stresser event in February 2019
HOSTING EVENTS
These members all focused on promoting and running helpful, enjoyable events for students, such as Excel skill building, Speed Mentoring, Upper Year Co-op Panels, Warriors Network Night, the ARBUS Alumni Conference, Mental Health & Wellness events, and more!
Students accepting their awards at the 2019 Microsoft Surface Business Case Competition | Photo by @visualsbylucia
CONNECTING STUDENTS
Whether these events are in person or virtual, the ARBUS Society still upholds the same vision from years ago: to create a community space for all ARBUS students alike to connect, engage with one another, learn valuable skills, and get the most out of their time at the University of Waterloo.