Womens Day Soirée

International Women’s Day celebrates the social, cultural, and political achievements of women all over the world. We would like to invite all of you from UTM who are self-identified as women and gender non-conforming folks to join us at the International Women’s Day Soirée. This will be a space to make friends, to discuss, and to heal.

IntegriTEA

We are proud to announce that we will be part of the Academic Integrity Unit’s IntegriTEA session, to help students prepare for the upcoming midterm season. This session is bigger than ever and we are collaborating with ICCIT council, Diversity Business League, Language Studies Academic Society, UTM Rotaract and UTMSU for a new and fun way to learn more about academic integrity. Students will have the chance to play an interactive game, followed by an open and honest discussion on all topics related to academic integrity with our special guest speakers.

When: Friday, February 26, 2021
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

All attendees will be eligible to win a $50 UofT Bookstore gift card. Register here: https://forms.gle/A8S95zBdUGkixYQs9

Speed Friending

Join us for the VolunTEAM Speed Friending Games Night: Valentine’s Day Edition on Monday, February 15th, from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. We will be playing a range of different games, and opening up a space for students to meet each other! There will be giveaway prizes! Register with the following link (or link in bio!): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpd-GsqzssHdI5CybkEPVP4N_7y3rLcYqu. For questions or accessibility requests please email volunteer@utmsu.ca.

Valentine’s Secret

It’s that time of the year where Cupid is ready to deliver messages on Valentine’s Day! Send us an anonymous message for your loved ones by filling out this google form, and we will deliver them a Valentine’s e-card on February 14th! Spots are limited, and are based on a first-come, first-serve basis! If you have any questions please email our volunteer@utmsu.ca!

LAUS Panel

Join the UTMSU and the Social Justice Club in welcoming UTM Geography’s Dr. Nicole Laliberte and Dr. Andrea Olive at this month’s Learning and Unlearning Sustainability seminar. On Wednesday, February 10 at 5 p.m., Dr. Laliberte and Dr Olive will highlight local and global cases of environmental injustices, challenge Canada’s “nice” reputation, and delve into topics relating to environmental law. Register here for the event: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/

For questions or accessibility accommodations requests, please email vpequity@utmsu.ca.

Tax Clinic Workshops

The UTMSU is collaborating with the CRA to organize a Student Financial Literacy Workshops. We will be discussing the Canadian tax system, understanding your paycheques, tax benefits, scams to be aware of, and much more. Attendees will receive a $15 e-gift-card.

• Feb 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for Youth and Domestic Student Financial Literacy: Register here!
• Feb 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for International Student Financial Literacy: Register here!

For more information, email vpinternal@utmsu.ca.

Black History Month

Join the UTMSU, Caribbean Connection, Black Literature Club, African Students’ Association, and Black Students’ Association in celebrating, embracing and honouring the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present! We have a number of events and workshops for you to attend throughout the month of February and we look forward to seeing you there!

Register here: utmsu.ca/bhm2021/

Mental Health Awareness Week

This week is a time to not only raise awareness but to also consider ways to improve our mental health. Throughout this week we have events on Healthy Eating and Wellbeing, a Town Hall to hear your experiences with UTM services and resources revolving around Mental Health, and more. Keep an eye on our socials for more information!

Register here: https://linktr.ee/myutmsu/

Frost Week

Frost Week is fast approaching, are you ready for it?! We have some awesome events and surprises planned for you from January 18 to 28!

Register here: https://linktr.ee/myutmsu/

Climate Change Seminar

Join us in welcoming Joanna Kocsis and Rebecca McMillan at our upcoming Learning and Unlearning Sustainability Seminar. On Wednesday, January 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. we will be discussing the pressing topic of Climate Change. For questions or accessibility accommodations requests, please email vpequity@utmsu.ca.

In partnership with The Urban Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia Partnership (UCRSEA).

Register here: https://linktr.ee/myutmsu/

Care Packages

You asked we delivered – as per popular demand, the UTMSU Care Packages are back! This time Holiday Edition in partnership with Erindale Biology Society (EBS).

We know the pandemic has been extremely difficult for folks but we wanted to remind y’all that your UTMSU is here to support you. We have collaborated with EBS and will be delivering Holiday Packages filled with goodies to our students on a first come first serve basis. If you’re interested please fill out the necessary information below and hope to see y’all really soon.

The dates of Delivery will be as followed:
December 19th: 10-6 pm
December 20th: 10-6 pm

Apply here: https://linktr.ee/myutmsu/

Deadline to apply: December/11/2020.

With love,
UTMSU & EBS Executives

Movie Night

Exam season can really leave you feeling like the Grinch, that is why we will be hosting a holiday pyjama party, where we can welcome the holiday season together! We will be watching How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Join us on December 10 from 6-8 p.m. on Kosmi, fill out the Google form to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/

Do you have a question? Email vpcampuslife@utmsu.ca.