OPEN WINDOW CLUBS
OW Cares Club
The OW Cares Clubs’ initiatives encourage empathy, understanding, and appreciation within the Open Window and to the communities at large through wellness initiatives, fundraising, and volunteer work.
Campus: Centurion & Stellenbosch
Club Pioneers
Felicia Morgan
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Kgantsho Sithole
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Horror Club
The OW Horror Club focuses on curating experimental, underground, and foreign horror films from all around the globe! Each screening is accompanied by a thought-provoking discussion that aims to challenge conventional scares and expand our understanding of the genre. Join us on selected dates to explore the horror landscape together.
Find out about our screenings through the following: Instagram: @owi_horror
Event calendar - Horror Club Screenings
Discord - Please use the following code: 56KUf8eUm2
Venue: AV Auditorium 19:00 - 22:00
Entry is FREE!
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Morne Venter
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Jan Pretorius
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Arcade Club
The Arcade Club is an inclusive space for gamers to enjoy classic arcade-style games, including fighting, rhythm, and sports games. It provides a platform for students to connect with like-minded players, engage in friendly competition, and explore arcade-oriented gaming. Members can participate in casual play sessions, occasional meet-ups, and community events that celebrate the excitement of arcade gaming. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to have fun, this club offers a welcoming environment to enjoy nostalgic and competitive gaming experiences with fellow enthusiasts.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneer
Mukundi Mudau
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Onthatile Lesufi
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Good Games Club
The Good Games Club is a fun, inclusive space for gamers to connect, enjoy community, and build lasting friendships. Open to gamers of all genres, the club creates an environment where people with similar interests can come together. Most activities will be online events, where members can play free games and share their passion for gaming. Whether you’re looking for friendly competition or just a place to relax and have fun, the club offers a welcoming atmosphere for gamers to connect, enjoy, and make new friends.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Garreth Jacobs
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Kai Barker
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Outdoors Club
Experience the beauty and adventure of the outdoors with the OW Hiking and Climbing clubs, open to participants of all abilities. Whether you've never considered yourself athletic or you constantly push your physical boundaries, hiking and climbing have something to offer you. At the OW Outdoors Club, we're here to provide access to and demystify, getting into nature.
Join our Whatsapp community at Outdoors Club WhatsApp Community
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneer
Jene Fourie
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Anime Club
Our club is a community-driven Anime and Manga hub, created by fans for fans. It’s a welcoming space where members can connect, share their favourite series, discuss the latest episodes and chapters, exchange recommendations, and celebrate everything anime and manga. Whether you're a longtime otaku or just starting your journey, you'll find a friendly environment to talk, create, and enjoy the world of anime together.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Andile Malekutu Rakoma
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Aiden Niel Snyders
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Queer Peers
We provide a supportive and creative space for individuals who identify under LGBTQIA+ to express themselves, raise awareness around gender issues, and connect with like-minded students and allies. The club fosters an inclusive environment where members can celebrate their identities, share experiences, and build a community of support and understanding.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Nia de Beer
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Matt Collins
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Cosplay Connoisseurs
The Cosplay Connoisseurs Club is a welcoming space for anyone who enjoys dressing up, not just cosplayers. The club fosters creativity and fun, providing a safe environment for members to explore their imagination and express themselves. It hosts exciting events where members can come together, share their passion for costumes, and celebrate their creativity. The club is all about having fun, connecting with like-minded people, and embracing the joy of self-expression through creative costumes.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Vanessa Riddle
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Troy Smith
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Adventure Club
The Adventure Club brings together students who share a passion for exploring the outdoors and taking on new challenges. Members will participate in activities like hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, and fun runs, embracing adventure in exciting environments. The club fosters a sense of community, teamwork, and personal growth by encouraging participants to step out of their comfort zones and connect with nature. Whether you're looking to stay active, try something new, or make lasting friendships, this club offers the perfect blend of fitness, fun, and exploration in the great outdoors.
Campus: Stellenbosch
Club Pioneers
Lisa Walters
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Joalize De Ruiter
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D&D Guild
The D&D seeks to provide a safe and inclusive environment for students, staff and alumni who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop roleplaying games. We believe that The Guild will offer students opportunities to expand their knowledge base, social network and skill set, but most importantly we believe that students find our events fun and exciting!
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Keagan du Plessis
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Lighthouse Club
The Lighthouse Club is a faith-based community rooted in the Bible, dedicated to uniting students on their journey of faith and knowledge. We believe that transformation starts within, and our campus is the perfect place to begin. Our mission is to empower individuals through the wisdom and strength of scripture, offering shared readings, discussions, and prayers to deepen understanding. The club provides a safe space for spiritual growth, offering activities like worship nights, hikes, and movie nights. We aim to help students grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually, preparing them to make a positive impact on the world.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Nicola Prinsloo
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Fashion Club
The Fashion is for individuals passionate about finding unique, affordable pieces while supporting sustainable practices. Members can participate in thrifting outings, and clothing swaps, and explore creative ways to express their style on a budget. The club fosters a love for fashion while promoting eco-friendly choices, encouraging students to embrace sustainable fashion trends. Whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just starting to explore, this club offers a fun and environmentally conscious way to stay stylish without breaking the bank.
Campus: Stellenbosch
Club Pioneers
Anita Parris
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Eden Johnstone
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Sip & Paint
The Sip and Paint Club is a relaxed, creative space where members can come together simply to make art for the joy of it. Think of it as a smaller, more laid-back version of Illustration Superstations: we meet up to paint, experiment with fun DIY projects, and try out cute creative ideas in a low-pressure environment. We create on anything that feels fun in the moment from canvases to rocks, cups, pots, and more. The club also explores collaborative activities, such as group canvases where each person paints for a few seconds before passing it along to the next. The focus is on chilling, creating, and trying new things while enjoying tea and snacks. It’s a calm, welcoming space where people can unwind, connect, and make something without expectations or pressure.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneer
Samantha Schulz
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Megan Plaaitjies
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Book Club
The Book Club is a relaxed space for readers to come together and enjoy chatting about the books they love. The focus is mainly on fantasy, fiction, and crime, with a touch of romance now and then nothing hectic or explicit, just a well-balanced mix of genres everyone can enjoy.
Members are encouraged to suggest two or three book options each. From these suggestions, a shortlist of about five to ten books is created and shared in a poll so everyone can vote. The book with the most votes becomes the monthly read. Throughout the month, members read at their own pace, and at the end of the month we get together to discuss it. Discussions can take different forms depending on what suits the group best: an in-person hangout with tea and snacks, an online meeting, or even a casual text-based discussion. There’s also space for optional, laid-back reading sessions for those who want to read together.
The overall aim is to create a chilled, welcoming environment where people can enjoy stories, share thoughts, and have fun without pressure.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneers
Melissa Nel
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Philosophy Cafe
In Philosophy Cafe, we grapple with various philosophical concepts found in Art History, Literature and Philosophy. We work through the “big questions” that theorists and artists throughout human history tried to address through their work, and try to find our place in the world using them as a mirror. Philosophy Cafe hosts a lecture on a key topic twice a term, followed by a discussion, coffee and cake.
Campus: Centurion
Club Pioneer
Loraine Beaton
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Janine Engelbrecht
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APPLY TO REGISTER YOUR CLUB!
For further information or submission, please contact:
Centurion – [email protected]
Stellenbosch – [email protected]