The mission of the Health Sciences Students Association is: • To promote campus and community awareness of the program through club activities and service projects • To facilitate discussion, debate, and dialogue concerning Health Sciences issues in a warm, friendly, and open atmosphere where individuals feel free to speak their personal views • To provide professional development and networking opportunities to members through Club-sponsored speakers, executive seminars, recruiting trips, alumni visits and outreach help • To serve as an outlet and meeting place for the Health Sciences students, staff & faculty to interact and socialize with each other • To engage Health Sciences Students at WLU in community service The Health Sciences Students’ Association (HSSA) is a student run association made up of first and upper year Health Sciences students. This group is committed to advocating for the Health Science community through several initiatives. As a council, HSSA strives to provide the Health Sciences student body with diverse academic and social programming to enhance the student university experience. HSSA also strives to engage Health Sciences students in community service by providing students with opportunities to get involved in club organized fundraisers and service projects. HSSA is also involved in academics at Laurier, and our council plays a vital role in enhancing the experience of Health Sciences students by recommending changes to improve the program, providing academic help sessions for difficult courses, and by providing a voice for students when discussing issues relevant to the Health Sciences program. HSSA also provides opportunities for professional development and networking by collaborating with other campus clubs to organize events featuring club-sponsored speakers, alumni visits and outreach help.