About Us
Special Interest and Community Service Sodality (SICS) is the Student Constituent Body (CBd) that represents the diverse interest groups and long-term community service groups in SMU. We have 21 clubs in total to enrich your student life. SICS has 5 clusters:
1. Lifestyle Cluster (SMU Recreational Fishing, SMU Wine Appreciation Club, SMU Gourmet Club, SMU Barworks, SMU Fitnessworks) provides members indulgence in lifestyle options and unique interests.
2. Personal Development Cluster (SMU Toastmasters, SMU Debating Society, SMU Thrive Social Consulting, SMU AIESEC) provides opportunities to enhance soft skills.
3. Social Gaming Cluster (SMU Strategica, SMU Intellectual Sports, SMU eSports) aims to improve skills of any gaming enthusiast.
4. Community Service Cluster (SMU Youth Mentors, SMU Caretalyst, SMU Ember, SMU Red Cross, SMU Rotaract, SMU Uni-Y) hopes to ignite members' passion to serve the community from mentoring youths to connecting with seniors.
5. Social Causes Cluster (SMU Verts, SMU Women’s Connection, SMU People for Animal Welfare) supports members in championing causes.
Key Events
Purple Outreach
A signature event in the months of May & June under SICS in collaboration with Centre for Adults of APSN to help youth with disabilities realise their value and importance in our society through a series of weekly sessions to create a more inclusive society.
SMOOCH
SMOOCH alternates annually between SMOO Challenge and SMOO Challenge Lite. SMOO Challenge is SMU’s signature fundraising movement dedicated to uplifting underprivileged students through the SMU Bursary Fund. SMOO Challenge Lite is a one-day event aimed at improving students’ mental wellbeing while fostering community spirit within the SMU community.
Our People in Action
FAQ
SICS is one of the 4 CCA Constituent Bodies in SMU. We provide the platform for our 21 Special Interests and Community Service Clubs to develop so that SMU students who have interests outside of the Sports and Arts arena can likewise develop their interests and heart to serve.
Special Interest (SI) - Our 12 SI clubs will provide you with a platform to find like-minded individuals to explore your interests and develop your niche.
Depending on the club you join, some of our clubs do require the payment of membership fees for activities/events/training. By being an active member of any of our 21 clubs, you will be an SICS member and be entitled to our welfare drive and initiatives.