Clubs
The ECSU is a hub of student activity and connected to student life at Emily Carr. We are committed to ensuring that Emily Carr is a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment, and expect the highest standards in all the community building initiatives we are involved in.
Anime Club
We are the official Anime and Manga club at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, a small club that investigates the artistic process behind producing anime/manga. We also screen anime and hold fun (sometimes unhinged) otaku events! Our mission: Create a safe space by artists, for artists to share their passion!
Instagram: @ecuad_anime
Mahjong
Mahjong Club is an all-inclusive, beginner friendly club for those who are interested in learning or playing Taiwanese mahjong! Mahjong is a fairly simple game and Jenny has put together a mahjong sheet where most of the rules are explained in one go. Jenny (who learned Taiwanese Mahjong from their Taiwanese father) leads the club every week, on alternating days based on everyone's availability.
Outdoor Club
A student-led outdoor club at Emily Carr University that creates space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals to connect with nature through group hikes, camping trips, and creative explorations. Centered on inclusivity accessibility, and empowerment, the club challenges traditional outdoor culture by prioritizing safety, representation, and joy in the wilderness.
Instagram: @emilycarrindoorsclub
Theatre Club
ECU Theatre Club aims to create a space where students with a love for the performing arts can express themselves and have fun! Join us for weekly meetings where we play drama games and do theatre related activities, such as improv, karaoke, workshops, and much much more! If there is enough interest, we will also be hosting small-scale performances, like open mics, talent shows, and showcases. No experience or large time commitment needed to join!
Instagram: @ecu_theatre
Overthink
To engage in discussions of philosophy and friendly eSports competition on Overwatch.
Instagram: @overthinkecu
ECU Ceramics Club
Contact: @ecuceramicsclub
Stop-Motion Club
The Stop-Motion Club is a space for all enthusiasts, hobbyists, and admirers to connect over all things stop-motion animation! With organized club activities we'll build simple puppets, props, sets, share knowledge, and watch stop motion movies.
Come by and discover the stop-motion community at ECU! No prior experience is required–everyone is welcome!
Instagram: @ecu_stopmotion_club
Student Run Art sale
An independent art sale organized by a collective of students, existing as an alternative to the Student Art Sale
Emily Carr Chorus
Contact: sbayly@ecuad.ca
Bouldering Club
ECU Bouldering Club is open to all Emily Carr Students of all years and programs. The club meets once a week, and we go to the Hive Vancouver Bouldering gym. We meet on campus and walk over as a group to the bouldering gym, which is very close to campus. The club accepts all levels, from beginner to super experienced. Bouldering does not require any prior knowledge and is a fun way to meet new people. Great for those who enjoy breaking a sweat or for those who prefer to sit and watch others while chatting with new friends.
Instagram: @ecu_bouldering_club
ETCETERA!!
We're a radical crew of creative queers looking for like-minded creatures who want to make conversation-starting, controversial, or otherwise kickass expressive art, design, photography and more: Identity, body positivity, kink, mature education, disability, intimacy, queer love, self love, consent, sensuality, and self representation from people and bodies
that don't get to be seen on white walls.
Open hatred and prejudice towards queer self expression is on the rise at ECUAD, and together we stand against it.
Together we’ll collaborate, share and promote each other's work, publish zines, and raise each other up for our first ever group exhibition.
Instagram: @etceteraqueers
Film Club
The Film Club is a place where students meet to enjoy films together.
Contact: filmclub@ecsu.ca
Instagram: @thefilmclubecuad
FLUI Hackathon
Contact: @flui_hackathon
Food Club
Instagram: @ecu_foodclub
Grounding Club
The Film Club is a place where students meet to enjoy films together.
Contact: @ecu.grounding
Social Justice Initiative - AFMI
Aims to connect people around anti-fascist literature, film, poetry, and other artistic content, encouraging conversations and raising awareness for systemic injustice.
InterVarsity
Formerly known as the Emily Carr Christian Community, we are a creative community where students can explore, discover and deepen faith, develop friendships and make a difference in the world. We are a chapter of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of Canada. We welcome students of all backgrounds to be part of our community.
Contact: intervarsity@ecsu.ca
KACE ECU Dance Club
"ECU KACE" is Emily Carr University's Dance Crew. With a main focus on filming dance covers and choreographies for social media, and an annual winter live performance, aka. Frosty Winter Fest. We are a community of passionate dancers who learn and exchange our knowledge to improve our performance and lift each other up to build a safe space for everyone. We host an audition every semester for those who are interested in joining our dance crew to be in dance covers and live performances; we value commitment, teamwork, communication, and passion for dance in our dancers. However, we also host a monthly workshop when one of our members teaches a piece of choreography, and anyone is welcome to join!
Email: ecu.kace@gmail.com
Instagram Account: @ecu.kace
Miso Riso
Miso Riso offers students of all majors a space to experiment, play, and learn about the risograph printer and its use. In addition to digital software tutorials, students will have the opportunity to create designs and illustrations to print and trade in various events. The capacity for experimentation and collaborative design are endless! *Note: All club related print jobs will be done through club organizers.
Contact: misoriso@ecsu.ca
Instagram: @misoriso.ecu
Muslim Student Association
ECUMSA (Emily Carr University Muslim Student Association) strives to create a community for the young Muslims studying at Emily Carr to come together and have a safe space to serve Allah (SWT). The goal is to create a community where we can help our Muslim brothers and sisters on campus in reaching their spiritual and worldly pursuits by creating an Islamic environment for all. Creating this association at Emily Carr will promote diversity, inclusivity, and the well-being of all students. It will serve not only for the needs of Muslim students but also contribute to the overall education and cultural richness of the university environment.
Contact: msa@ecsu.ca
Radio Emily
Contact: @radio.emily
Women in Animation Collective
Contact: @wia.ecuad
