Mission Statement

    To broaden the experience of the Western University's undergraduate biology students both socially and academically.

    To connect Western's undergraduate biology students with similar goals and interests

    To serve as a liaison between undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and officials of the Department of Biology.

    To foster an environment where students can learn about scholarship, career, scholastic, and volunteer opportunities.

Benefits of Being a BUGS Member

  • Chance at a raffle for a Kaplan's MCAT Prep Course valued at $1200
    Leadership opportunities through our Committees (Events, Operations, Fundraising, and Academic)
  • Weekly e-mails about upcoming events, opportunities for job and volunteer positions as well as information on scholarships
  • Tours of high-tech facilities at Western(Advanced Facilities for Avian Research and the Biotron)
    Social/Competition events with prizes (examples include a Scavenger Hunt and Biology Bingo Night)
  • Access to trips for a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto Zoo, and the Montreal Biodome
  • Access to lectures on research in biology at Western and beyond
  • Information Sessions on topics including: Lab/Field Assistant Opportunities, Intent to Register, NSERC Research Funding,
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, and Field Courses
  • Chance to join the BUGZILLA Intramural Dodgeball Team

 

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