U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter - DROP FEES Edition!
In this edition:
1) DROP FEES!
a) Day of Action - ALL OUT FEB 1st!
b) Academic accommodation for Feb 1st
c) New Government Grant
d) Campus Club Contest - win $250 at the Day of Action!
2) Health & Dental Plans: opt out deadline is February 3, 2012
(for students starting in the winter session ONLY)
3) WIN a FREE Macbook Air or FREE textbooks for a semester from UTSU!
Check out Canada’s first virtual on-campus game with your UTSU OOHLALA Mobile App!
4) What’s happening on campus? Stay updated with your Students’ Union!
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1) DROP FEES!
a) Day of Action - ALL OUT FEB 1st!
On February 1st, UofT students will join over 600,000 members of the Canadian Federation of Students across the country in a National Day of Action. We will take to the streets to defend affordable public education in Canada, calling on the government for more funding for our colleges and universities, and for a tuition fee reduction.
In October, students won the introduction of a new tuition fee reduction grant from the provincial government. The government recently announced that eligible university students will receive $1600 a year, beginning with $800 this semester. However, only one-third of students in Ontario are eligible for the grant. On Feb 1st, we're asking the government to take the $423 million set aside for this grant program to be used to support all students with a tuition fee reduction of 13%.
Join us on Feb 1st, as thousands of students rally to Queen’s Park!
DAY OF ACTION EVENTS:
11:00am: RALLY at Sid Smith, then march to Convocation Hall
1:00 pm: RALLY at Convocation Hall, then march to Queen's Park
3:00 pm: RALLY at Queen's Park
b) Academic Accommodation for Feb 1st
The University Administration has asked that students be excused from academic work in order to participate in the Feb 1st Day Of Action! See the full memo from the Provost at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/pdadc/2011_to_2012/Student_Accommodations_for_National_Day_of_Action___February_1__2012.htm
The University of Toronto Faculty Association has also endorsed the Day of Action and the provision of academic accommodation.
c) Eligibility for new government grant
The Ontario government has announced more details about the tuition fee reduction grant promised to students in the last provincial election. Eligible university students will receive $1600 a year, beginning with $800 this semester. However, recently the government also confirmed that many students in Ontario are not eligible for this grant.
To find out whether or not you are eligible, visit:
http://cfsontario.ca/downloads/CFS-Tuition%20Grant%20Briefing%20Note.pdf
If you are eligible, here are the steps you can take to access the grant:
https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/PostsecondaryEducation/Tuition/index.htm
As students, we need to do more to ensure that all of us have access to this $1600 grant. We also need to continue to call on the government to increase funding for colleges and universities. When students take to the streets, we show the government that we want change. Let’s continue our fight to make education accessible to all students.
d) Campus Club Contest - win $250 at the Day of Action!
Your Club can help us build the largest student Drop Fees Day of Action in history! We welcome each club to have its own contingent at the rally -- and the club with the largest presence will receive up to $250 from U.T.S.U. to be used for prizes or food at your next major event this term! For more information, please email Shaun Shepherd at vpexternal@utsu.ca.
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2) Health & Dental Plan: opt-out deadline is February 3, 2012
*Please note*: This is only applicable to students starting their academic year in January 2012
Students starting their academic year in January may opt-out of the Health portion of the plan and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. A refund of the Dental portion can be requested without proof of alternative coverage. To opt out, visit www.studentplans.ca and complete the online opt-out form.
DEADLINE: Friday, February 3, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
If you have questions, please contact Dan Gillespie at health@utsu.ca.ca
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3) WIN a FREE Macbook Air or FREE textbooks for a semester from UTSU!
Check out Canada’s first virtual on-campus game with your UTSU OOHLALA Mobile App!
OOHLALA mobile - U.T.S.U.'s mobile app - is launching Canada's first on-campus virtual game!! UofT St. George will be turned into a virtual playground with this virtual capture-the-flag style game, starting on Monday, February 6th. By downloading the app, students become contestants in a digital treasure hunt, utilizing the GPS on their smartphones to locate and acquire the treasure. The hunt involves three simple steps:
- Locate the treasure chest using the app.
- Obtain the treasure chest by going within 50m and clicking the button to retrieve it.
- Prevent others from stealing it from you!
Use your wits, determination and speed while trying to hold the prize over a 5-day period. The person holding the virtual chest on Thursday, February 9th at 5:00pm will win an Apple Macbook Air, while the person who has held the chest the longest without capture gets a semester's worth of textbooks FREE.
Download the app and check out the game at www.CampusApp.com!
Check out www.gotoohlala.com for more details.
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4) What’s happening on campus? Stay updated with your Students’ Union!
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for all things U.T.S.U. including information about campus events, services and campaigns:
Check us out on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/UTSU98
Follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/utsu98
For more info, visit our website at www.utsu.ca
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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1) DROP FEES!
a) Day of Action - ALL OUT FEB 1st!
b) Academic accommodation for Feb 1st
c) New Government Grant
d) Campus Club Contest - win $250 at the Day of Action!
2) Health & Dental Plans: opt out deadline is February 3, 2012
(for students starting in the winter session ONLY)
3) WIN a FREE Macbook Air or FREE textbooks for a semester from UTSU!
Check out Canada’s first virtual on-campus game with your UTSU OOHLALA Mobile App!
4) What’s happening on campus? Stay updated with your Students’ Union!
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1) DROP FEES!
a) Day of Action - ALL OUT FEB 1st!
On February 1st, UofT students will join over 600,000 members of the Canadian Federation of Students across the country in a National Day of Action. We will take to the streets to defend affordable public education in Canada, calling on the government for more funding for our colleges and universities, and for a tuition fee reduction.
In October, students won the introduction of a new tuition fee reduction grant from the provincial government. The government recently announced that eligible university students will receive $1600 a year, beginning with $800 this semester. However, only one-third of students in Ontario are eligible for the grant. On Feb 1st, we're asking the government to take the $423 million set aside for this grant program to be used to support all students with a tuition fee reduction of 13%.
Join us on Feb 1st, as thousands of students rally to Queen’s Park!
DAY OF ACTION EVENTS:
11:00am: RALLY at Sid Smith, then march to Convocation Hall
1:00 pm: RALLY at Convocation Hall, then march to Queen's Park
3:00 pm: RALLY at Queen's Park
b) Academic Accommodation for Feb 1st
The University Administration has asked that students be excused from academic work in order to participate in the Feb 1st Day Of Action! See the full memo from the Provost at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/pdadc/2011_to_2012/Student_Accommodations_for_National_Day_of_Action___February_1__2012.htm
The University of Toronto Faculty Association has also endorsed the Day of Action and the provision of academic accommodation.
c) Eligibility for new government grant
The Ontario government has announced more details about the tuition fee reduction grant promised to students in the last provincial election. Eligible university students will receive $1600 a year, beginning with $800 this semester. However, recently the government also confirmed that many students in Ontario are not eligible for this grant.
To find out whether or not you are eligible, visit:
http://cfsontario.ca/downloads/CFS-Tuition%20Grant%20Briefing%20Note.pdf
If you are eligible, here are the steps you can take to access the grant:
https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/PostsecondaryEducation/Tuition/index.htm
As students, we need to do more to ensure that all of us have access to this $1600 grant. We also need to continue to call on the government to increase funding for colleges and universities. When students take to the streets, we show the government that we want change. Let’s continue our fight to make education accessible to all students.
d) Campus Club Contest - win $250 at the Day of Action!
Your Club can help us build the largest student Drop Fees Day of Action in history! We welcome each club to have its own contingent at the rally -- and the club with the largest presence will receive up to $250 from U.T.S.U. to be used for prizes or food at your next major event this term! For more information, please email Shaun Shepherd at vpexternal@utsu.ca.
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2) Health & Dental Plan: opt-out deadline is February 3, 2012
*Please note*: This is only applicable to students starting their academic year in January 2012
Students starting their academic year in January may opt-out of the Health portion of the plan and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. A refund of the Dental portion can be requested without proof of alternative coverage. To opt out, visit www.studentplans.ca and complete the online opt-out form.
DEADLINE: Friday, February 3, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
If you have questions, please contact Dan Gillespie at health@utsu.ca.ca
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3) WIN a FREE Macbook Air or FREE textbooks for a semester from UTSU!
Check out Canada’s first virtual on-campus game with your UTSU OOHLALA Mobile App!
OOHLALA mobile - U.T.S.U.'s mobile app - is launching Canada's first on-campus virtual game!! UofT St. George will be turned into a virtual playground with this virtual capture-the-flag style game, starting on Monday, February 6th. By downloading the app, students become contestants in a digital treasure hunt, utilizing the GPS on their smartphones to locate and acquire the treasure. The hunt involves three simple steps:
- Locate the treasure chest using the app.
- Obtain the treasure chest by going within 50m and clicking the button to retrieve it.
- Prevent others from stealing it from you!
Use your wits, determination and speed while trying to hold the prize over a 5-day period. The person holding the virtual chest on Thursday, February 9th at 5:00pm will win an Apple Macbook Air, while the person who has held the chest the longest without capture gets a semester's worth of textbooks FREE.
Download the app and check out the game at www.CampusApp.com!
Check out www.gotoohlala.com for more details.
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4) What’s happening on campus? Stay updated with your Students’ Union!
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for all things U.T.S.U. including information about campus events, services and campaigns:
Check us out on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/UTSU98
Follow us on Twitter:
www.twitter.com/utsu98
For more info, visit our website at www.utsu.ca
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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December 2011 E-Newsletter
U.T.S.U. is YOUR Students' Union. We are governed by a Board of Directors that is elected by YOU. We coordinate events, services and campaigns that are shaped by YOU. We know that there is strength in numbers, so it’s up to us to raise a united voice and shape our own university experience. Together, we are 45,000 strong.
Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UTSU98
Follow us on Twitter: @utsu98
Campaigns: A tuition fee reduction for ALL students!
In the last provincial election, our government was elected on a promise to reduce tuition fees for all students in the form of an up-front grant. For eligible students in university, this grant amounts to $1600. This is an incredible victory for students who have been calling on the government to lower tuition fees.
However, many of our students are being excluded from receiving this grant. Students who are part-time, international, whose family income is over $160,000 annually, who are considered independent of their parents, as well as students in second-entry professional programs and graduate studies will not receive this grant.
Students have been working hard to lobby our government and collect thousands of petition signatures to make sure that all students have access to this grant. As a result, the government has recently announced that students in first-entry professional programs (such as engineering, physical health and education, and music) will have access to this grant!
Still, we need to do more to ensure that every student has access to this $1600 grant. We also need to continue to call on the government to increase funding for colleges and universities. When students sign petitions and take to the streets, we show the government that we want change. By working together, we can win!
Join the campaign to Drop Fees and help organize for the February 1st National Day of Action!
U.T.S.U. SERVICES
Take advantage of your Students’ Union services, designed to save you money and time!
• NEW! 2 cent B&W photocopying: starting in January 2012.
• NEW! Extended office hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm starting in January 2012.
• Entertainment discounts! Get cheap tickets to movies, comedy clubs, Ontario Science Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, sporting events, and more.
• Pick up your free International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for great travel discounts.
• Buy your TTC tokens or Post-Secondary TTC Metropass at U.T.S.U.
• Get to know your Health & Dental Plans at utsu.ca/health
• Our Food & Clothing Bank is open Fridays 12:00 – 3:00, and is free for all UofT students.
• Apply for grants, like our Book Bursary or Dollars for Daycare grants.
• Order a Good Food Box – a box of healthy fruits and vegetables delivered to campus bi-weekly.
• Need help filing your taxes? Don’t pay someone. Sign up for a FREE Income Tax Clinic session during the month of February, for one-on-one help filing your taxes.
Win an Xbox 360!
Enter our raffle for great prizes! Top prize is a brand new Xbox 360. Tickets are available at U.T.S.U. - $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw will take place December 12th, 2011 at 3:00pm at U.T.S.U.
Donate to our Food & Clothing Bank
We are looking for toys, non-perishable food, and gently-used clothing donations. Look for donation boxes across campus in residences and high traffic areas, or bring donations to the Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave., Fridays after 10:00am.
Food Initiatives
Do you want to get involved in food initiatives? Contact memberservices@utsu.ca. We need volunteers for our hunger squad and Food & Clothing Bank. If you are part of a campus club that would like to get involved – let us know!
$107 VIP Metropass
Do you want U.T.S.U. to re-introduce the $107 VIP Metropass? Visit utsu.ca/ttc and fill out our questionnaire.
Volunteer for our Income Tax Clinics
Send your resume and cover letter to memberservices@utsu.ca before January 4th, 2011. No experience is necessary; training by the CRA is provided. Volunteers must make a minimum time commitment and will receive a certificate of recognition. Great for students looking for experience! All applicants will be contacted in early January, 2012.
MAKE MONEY! SAVE MONEY!
Buy & Sell your books through the U.T.S.U. Book Exchange – expanded to serve you better! Our service is now year-long, so you can buy and sell your fall half-year course textbooks. Simply visit utsu.ca/bookexchange, set up a student account, and buy/sell your books. If you have fall course textbooks, list them soon! Students are looking for their spring semester books now!
U.T.S.U. EVENTS
Your Students’ Union brings you great events all year-round to make sure you get the most out of your student experience!
U.T.S.U.’s Got You – FREE FOOD & exam de-stressors!
Exams stressing you out? Find us December 7th, 8th, 12th and 13th from Midnight to 2:00am at ROBARTS. Enjoy free coffee, tea, juice, energy drinks, sandwiches, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks. Check out our yoga, de-stressing and breathing exercises. utsu.ca/gotyou
Winter Week of Welcome
Watch for a series of exciting events to get you back into the UofT groove during the week of January 13th – January 20th, including a FREE CONCERT at Hart House with THE ARKELLS! (Open to UofT students only.) Check utsu.ca/wow soon for more details, or email events@utsu.ca.
Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UTSU98
Follow us on Twitter: @utsu98
Campaigns: A tuition fee reduction for ALL students!
In the last provincial election, our government was elected on a promise to reduce tuition fees for all students in the form of an up-front grant. For eligible students in university, this grant amounts to $1600. This is an incredible victory for students who have been calling on the government to lower tuition fees.
However, many of our students are being excluded from receiving this grant. Students who are part-time, international, whose family income is over $160,000 annually, who are considered independent of their parents, as well as students in second-entry professional programs and graduate studies will not receive this grant.
Students have been working hard to lobby our government and collect thousands of petition signatures to make sure that all students have access to this grant. As a result, the government has recently announced that students in first-entry professional programs (such as engineering, physical health and education, and music) will have access to this grant!
Still, we need to do more to ensure that every student has access to this $1600 grant. We also need to continue to call on the government to increase funding for colleges and universities. When students sign petitions and take to the streets, we show the government that we want change. By working together, we can win!
Join the campaign to Drop Fees and help organize for the February 1st National Day of Action!
U.T.S.U. SERVICES
Take advantage of your Students’ Union services, designed to save you money and time!
• NEW! 2 cent B&W photocopying: starting in January 2012.
• NEW! Extended office hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm starting in January 2012.
• Entertainment discounts! Get cheap tickets to movies, comedy clubs, Ontario Science Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, sporting events, and more.
• Pick up your free International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for great travel discounts.
• Buy your TTC tokens or Post-Secondary TTC Metropass at U.T.S.U.
• Get to know your Health & Dental Plans at utsu.ca/health
• Our Food & Clothing Bank is open Fridays 12:00 – 3:00, and is free for all UofT students.
• Apply for grants, like our Book Bursary or Dollars for Daycare grants.
• Order a Good Food Box – a box of healthy fruits and vegetables delivered to campus bi-weekly.
• Need help filing your taxes? Don’t pay someone. Sign up for a FREE Income Tax Clinic session during the month of February, for one-on-one help filing your taxes.
Win an Xbox 360!
Enter our raffle for great prizes! Top prize is a brand new Xbox 360. Tickets are available at U.T.S.U. - $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw will take place December 12th, 2011 at 3:00pm at U.T.S.U.
Donate to our Food & Clothing Bank
We are looking for toys, non-perishable food, and gently-used clothing donations. Look for donation boxes across campus in residences and high traffic areas, or bring donations to the Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave., Fridays after 10:00am.
Food Initiatives
Do you want to get involved in food initiatives? Contact memberservices@utsu.ca. We need volunteers for our hunger squad and Food & Clothing Bank. If you are part of a campus club that would like to get involved – let us know!
$107 VIP Metropass
Do you want U.T.S.U. to re-introduce the $107 VIP Metropass? Visit utsu.ca/ttc and fill out our questionnaire.
Volunteer for our Income Tax Clinics
Send your resume and cover letter to memberservices@utsu.ca before January 4th, 2011. No experience is necessary; training by the CRA is provided. Volunteers must make a minimum time commitment and will receive a certificate of recognition. Great for students looking for experience! All applicants will be contacted in early January, 2012.
MAKE MONEY! SAVE MONEY!
Buy & Sell your books through the U.T.S.U. Book Exchange – expanded to serve you better! Our service is now year-long, so you can buy and sell your fall half-year course textbooks. Simply visit utsu.ca/bookexchange, set up a student account, and buy/sell your books. If you have fall course textbooks, list them soon! Students are looking for their spring semester books now!
U.T.S.U. EVENTS
Your Students’ Union brings you great events all year-round to make sure you get the most out of your student experience!
U.T.S.U.’s Got You – FREE FOOD & exam de-stressors!
Exams stressing you out? Find us December 7th, 8th, 12th and 13th from Midnight to 2:00am at ROBARTS. Enjoy free coffee, tea, juice, energy drinks, sandwiches, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks. Check out our yoga, de-stressing and breathing exercises. utsu.ca/gotyou
Winter Week of Welcome
Watch for a series of exciting events to get you back into the UofT groove during the week of January 13th – January 20th, including a FREE CONCERT at Hart House with THE ARKELLS! (Open to UofT students only.) Check utsu.ca/wow soon for more details, or email events@utsu.ca.
October 2011 E-Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter
October 2011 edition
In this edition:
1) Take It Over! Election Day is October 6th
2) Health & Dental Plans: opt out deadline is October 7th
3) U.T.S.U. Fall By-Elections
4) U.T.S.U. Events
a) eXpression Against Oppression: October 17-21
b) TTC datacard on campus: October 27
c) Zumba Yogathon: November 6
5) U.T.S.U. Services
6) Get Involved: Commissions
7) Facebook invitation
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1) Take It Over! Election Day is October 6th
http://cfsontario.ca/en/section/179
Post-secondary education in Ontario is facing a crisis. Years of underfunding have been downloaded onto students and have resulted in tuition fees that have increased at 370 per cent the rate of inflation. Since more than 70 per cent of new jobs require some form of post-secondary credential, this crisis has negative implications for the future of Ontario's economy.Check out what the different parties had to say. http://cfsontario.ca/en/section/186
To find your polling station:
http://faq.elections.on.ca/faq/performsearch.do?type1QuestionId=1
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2) Health & Dental Plans: opt out deadline is October 7th
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans helps you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at www.studentplans.ca.
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 29, 2011 to October 7, 2011
Winter session: January 3, 2012 to February 3, 2012
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
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3) U.T.S.U. Fall By-Elections
The University of Toronto Students' Union is holding its fall by-elections to fill the following positions:
DIVISION I
Transitional Year Program: One (1)
DIVISION II
Faculty of Medicine: One (1)
Faculty of Law: One (1)
Faculty of Physical Health & Education: One (1)
Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE): One (1)
To run for a position, pick up a nomination package during the nomination period at the U.T.S.U. office. Please keep in mind the dates and deadlines.
Election Nominations (All Positions):
Friday, October 7, 2011, 09:00 to Friday, October 14, 2011, 16:00
Election Campaign Period:
Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 09:00 to Thursday, October 27, 2011, 18:00
Election Voting Period:
Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 10:00 to 18:00 and Thursday, October 27, 2011, 10:00 to 18:00
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4) U.T.S.U. Events
a) eXpression Against Oppression: October 17-21
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171550006260225
EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE. A week of delving into domestic and global issues, speaking out against and resisting oppressions.
Mon Oct 17: Social Justice & Equity Fair @ 10:00am. Location TBA.
Tues Oct 18: Film Screening: Born into Brothels @ 6:00pm. Location TBA.
Wed Oct 19: Women's Self Defense (Wen-Do) Class @ 1:00pm. Athletic Centre.
Wed Oct 19: XAO Asks "Should Prostitution be Decriminalized?" More info coming.
Thurs Oct 20: Discussion on Fat Politics over Lunch at The Spice @ 12:00pm. Centre for Women and Trans People.
Thurs Oct 20: Spoken Word Event @ 7:00pm. Location TBA.
Fri Oct 21: Planning Future Events: February XAO @ 2:00pm. Location TBA.
For more information contact: Lena Elamin, VP Equity at vpequity@utsu.ca
b) TTC student cards made on campus: October 27
http://utsu.ca/section/1078
Get your TTC Post-Secondary Student Identification made on campus at U.T.S.U. - 12 Hart House Circle - from 9:00am to 4:00pm by FOLLOWING THESE STEPS:
1. Visit www.datacard.com/ttc, enter access code uoft75011
2. Complete form, print form and time table
3. Bring printed form, TCard, time table, and $7 cash to 12 Hart House Circle on October 27
Note: if you cannot come to U.T.S.U. on October 27, or if you need your TTC student ID card before October 27, cards are also available Sherbourne Station (1 block east of Yonge & Bloor station) -- bring your time table. See www.ttc.ca for hours of operation.
c) Zumba Yogathon: November 6
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
U.T.S.U., Hart House, and FPHE present FITNESS FOR FOOD!
Zumba Yogathon
Sunday, November 6, 2011
10:00am to 3:00pm
Registration 9:30am
Light lunch provided
Get your wellness on, have a ton of fun, and support the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank with our first annual Zumba Yogathon. Stretch and shake the day away with friends in support of the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank ... and yourself! *Bring a non-perishable food item for donation.* DID WE MENTION THE PRIZES??!
$15 for students, $25 non-students.
For sale at 12 Hart House Circle or www.uofttix.ca / 416.978.8849
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5) U.T.S.U. Services
U.T.S.U. Book Exchange! bookexchange@utsu.ca
The Book Exchange has a new online, year-round system for buying and selling books. Add your books for sale at the end of each semester. Check back regularly, new books are added every day! Easy online payment. Hassle-Free drop off / pick up location through U.T.S.U. office.
TTC Metropasses! ttc@utsu.ca
Post-Secondary Student TTC Metropass are sold during the last five days of each month at U.T.S.U., and into the month while supplies last.
Food & Clothing Bank needs help! foodbank@utsu.ca
Volunteers needs! Find out how you can support the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank.
Entertainment discounts! frontdesk@utsu.ca
Come to U.T.S.U. to get your discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events and Canada's Wonderland!
Good Food Box! http://utsu.cfs-services.ca/good-food-box
You can now order your Good Food Box online! Click the link above to pay by credit card, or come to U.T.S.U. to pay by cash or debit.
Bursaries
Visit http://utsu.ca/section/3 for information on bursaries for books and childcare expenses.
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6) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
Shaun Shepperd, VP External, vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
Lena Elamin, VP Equity, vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
Clara Ho, VP University Affairs, vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
Albi Aziz, VP Campus Life, vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
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9) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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October 2011 edition
In this edition:
1) Take It Over! Election Day is October 6th
2) Health & Dental Plans: opt out deadline is October 7th
3) U.T.S.U. Fall By-Elections
4) U.T.S.U. Events
a) eXpression Against Oppression: October 17-21
b) TTC datacard on campus: October 27
c) Zumba Yogathon: November 6
5) U.T.S.U. Services
6) Get Involved: Commissions
7) Facebook invitation
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1) Take It Over! Election Day is October 6th
http://cfsontario.ca/en/section/179
Post-secondary education in Ontario is facing a crisis. Years of underfunding have been downloaded onto students and have resulted in tuition fees that have increased at 370 per cent the rate of inflation. Since more than 70 per cent of new jobs require some form of post-secondary credential, this crisis has negative implications for the future of Ontario's economy.Check out what the different parties had to say. http://cfsontario.ca/en/section/186
To find your polling station:
http://faq.elections.on.ca/faq/performsearch.do?type1QuestionId=1
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2) Health & Dental Plans: opt out deadline is October 7th
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans helps you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at www.studentplans.ca.
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 29, 2011 to October 7, 2011
Winter session: January 3, 2012 to February 3, 2012
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
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3) U.T.S.U. Fall By-Elections
The University of Toronto Students' Union is holding its fall by-elections to fill the following positions:
DIVISION I
Transitional Year Program: One (1)
DIVISION II
Faculty of Medicine: One (1)
Faculty of Law: One (1)
Faculty of Physical Health & Education: One (1)
Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE): One (1)
To run for a position, pick up a nomination package during the nomination period at the U.T.S.U. office. Please keep in mind the dates and deadlines.
Election Nominations (All Positions):
Friday, October 7, 2011, 09:00 to Friday, October 14, 2011, 16:00
Election Campaign Period:
Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 09:00 to Thursday, October 27, 2011, 18:00
Election Voting Period:
Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 10:00 to 18:00 and Thursday, October 27, 2011, 10:00 to 18:00
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4) U.T.S.U. Events
a) eXpression Against Oppression: October 17-21
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171550006260225
EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE. A week of delving into domestic and global issues, speaking out against and resisting oppressions.
Mon Oct 17: Social Justice & Equity Fair @ 10:00am. Location TBA.
Tues Oct 18: Film Screening: Born into Brothels @ 6:00pm. Location TBA.
Wed Oct 19: Women's Self Defense (Wen-Do) Class @ 1:00pm. Athletic Centre.
Wed Oct 19: XAO Asks "Should Prostitution be Decriminalized?" More info coming.
Thurs Oct 20: Discussion on Fat Politics over Lunch at The Spice @ 12:00pm. Centre for Women and Trans People.
Thurs Oct 20: Spoken Word Event @ 7:00pm. Location TBA.
Fri Oct 21: Planning Future Events: February XAO @ 2:00pm. Location TBA.
For more information contact: Lena Elamin, VP Equity at vpequity@utsu.ca
b) TTC student cards made on campus: October 27
http://utsu.ca/section/1078
Get your TTC Post-Secondary Student Identification made on campus at U.T.S.U. - 12 Hart House Circle - from 9:00am to 4:00pm by FOLLOWING THESE STEPS:
1. Visit www.datacard.com/ttc, enter access code uoft75011
2. Complete form, print form and time table
3. Bring printed form, TCard, time table, and $7 cash to 12 Hart House Circle on October 27
Note: if you cannot come to U.T.S.U. on October 27, or if you need your TTC student ID card before October 27, cards are also available Sherbourne Station (1 block east of Yonge & Bloor station) -- bring your time table. See www.ttc.ca for hours of operation.
c) Zumba Yogathon: November 6
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
U.T.S.U., Hart House, and FPHE present FITNESS FOR FOOD!
Zumba Yogathon
Sunday, November 6, 2011
10:00am to 3:00pm
Registration 9:30am
Light lunch provided
Get your wellness on, have a ton of fun, and support the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank with our first annual Zumba Yogathon. Stretch and shake the day away with friends in support of the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank ... and yourself! *Bring a non-perishable food item for donation.* DID WE MENTION THE PRIZES??!
$15 for students, $25 non-students.
For sale at 12 Hart House Circle or www.uofttix.ca / 416.978.8849
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5) U.T.S.U. Services
U.T.S.U. Book Exchange! bookexchange@utsu.ca
The Book Exchange has a new online, year-round system for buying and selling books. Add your books for sale at the end of each semester. Check back regularly, new books are added every day! Easy online payment. Hassle-Free drop off / pick up location through U.T.S.U. office.
TTC Metropasses! ttc@utsu.ca
Post-Secondary Student TTC Metropass are sold during the last five days of each month at U.T.S.U., and into the month while supplies last.
Food & Clothing Bank needs help! foodbank@utsu.ca
Volunteers needs! Find out how you can support the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank.
Entertainment discounts! frontdesk@utsu.ca
Come to U.T.S.U. to get your discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events and Canada's Wonderland!
Good Food Box! http://utsu.cfs-services.ca/good-food-box
You can now order your Good Food Box online! Click the link above to pay by credit card, or come to U.T.S.U. to pay by cash or debit.
Bursaries
Visit http://utsu.ca/section/3 for information on bursaries for books and childcare expenses.
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6) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
Shaun Shepperd, VP External, vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
Lena Elamin, VP Equity, vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
Clara Ho, VP University Affairs, vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
Albi Aziz, VP Campus Life, vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
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9) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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Back To School 2011 Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter
BACK TO SCHOOL & ORIENTATION 2011 edition
In this edition:
1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
2) Orientation 2011: ENGAGE! (September 7th and 9th)
3) Alternative Orientations
4) U.T.S.U. Events
5) U.T.S.U. Services
6) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
7) Announcements
8) Facebook/Twitter Invitation
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1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
Welcome to the University of Toronto Students' Union, Local 98 of the Canadian Federation of Students! We are YOUR Students' Union. We coordinate events, services and campaigns that will help save you money and enhance your university experience.
CONTACT: frontdesk@utsu.ca or president@utsu.ca
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2) Orientation 2011: ENGAGE! (September 7th and 9th)
DAY ONE /// Clubs Fair
Wednesday September 7th, 2011
Location: Hart House Circle
Experience the single biggest gathering of student clubs in the school year in one place, one time! Hundreds of campus groups to explore and get involved with for this coming year, with lots of freebies!
DAY TWO /// Parade, Concert, Afterparty
Friday September 9th, 2011
Locations: Front Campus, Back Campus, & Guvernment Nightclub
PARADE: 2:00pm Front Campus
Unite! thousands strong as we parade through the streets of Toronto, showing off our colors, cheers, and charisma! Meet at Front Campus!
CONCERT: 3:00pm Back Campus
FREE Orientation Concert with this year's celebrity artist:
SAM ROBERTS BAND
http://www.samrobertsband.com/
with special guests:
LAND OF TALK
http://www.landoftalk.com/
DONLANDS AND MORTIMER
http://www.donlandsandmortimer.com/
AFTERPARTY: 9:00pm Guvernment Nightclub
We end off Orientation 2011 with the biggest club night afterparty in Canada inside the legendary: GUVERNMENT NIGHTCLUB. 5 rooms, 8000 people, 1 Extraordinary night to remember! Transportation Provided.
Music By:
D-Fad - International DJ from France
Planet otnoroT - Canada's #1 University DJ Tag Team
Yao - Montreal, Quebec's award-winning DJ, VirginRadio96
Team Canada - The Nation's DJ Ensemble
ViVi Diamond - Toronto's Electro/Mashup Sensation, Kiss92fm
Twono - City's Rising House/Electro Producer & DJ
Purchase a U.T.S.U. Orientation Kit
Get your ORIENTATION KITS for only $6! All kits include a U.T.S.U. Handbook, Clubs Directory, UNITE! tshirt, BPA-free reusable Water Bottle, Travel Mug, Playing Cards, Toothbrush, Laundry Bag, and $100+ worth of free tickets and products. Only 300 available, get yours @ the UTSU office!
Only 300 Available @ UTSU Building, 12 Hart House Circle
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.
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3) Alternative Orientations
i) Commuter Students Orientation: September 13, 2011
Want to Meet New People? Didn't get Enough of Orientation Week? Want Free Prizes, Food, Games, Comedy Night and more?! Come out to the Commuter Students' Orientation!
Welcome BBQ / Meet n' Greet and Scavenger Hunt Registration
11am-1pm @ U.T.S.U. Office - 12 Hart House Circle
Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt
1pm-4:30pm Registration @ U.T.S.U. Office | Tonnes of Prizes Available!
'Get Involved' Campus Commuter Panel | 5pm-7 | TBA
Commuter Social at Yuk Yuk's | 7:30pm-9:00pm
224 Richmond St. W
ii) Queer Students Orientation: September 18-24, 2011
Part of Queer Orientation Week 2011 - U.T.S.U. is hosting an event for allies and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Community. Join us for socializing, conversations, discussions and questions around what "Ally" means and when, where, how to be an ally. FREE FOOD!
September 21, 2011 6:00-8:00pm
OISE - 255 Bloor Street West - Room 4420
For a full listing of Queer Orientation activities visit:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/24262466601/
iii) disOrientation: September 17-21, 2011
Ten years ago, two planes crashed into the World Trade Centre buildings in New York City, inspiring the US-led “War on Terror.” Within months the US invaded Afghanistan with Canadian military support. Two years later the US invaded Iraq under the pretext of eliminating “weapons of mass destruction” that were never found. These military ventures, like so many others, affirmed the simple truth about terrorism: states do it with far greater quantifiable devastation, and always well-disguised as a force of good.
To counter this violence and manipulation, activists around the world persistently research, educate and organize to dig deeper than media sound bytes and to fight those who distort the truth for personal gain. The tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 reminds us that our conception of the past determines how we operate in the present. Join the Ontario Public Interest Research Group and the University of Toronto Students’ Union for a week of events that will help reveal the most accurate version of history.
Events include social-justice workshops, seminars, and an indepdendent media fair! For a full listing of the week-long series of events, visit http://disorientation2011.org/.
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4) U.T.S.U. Events
i) AIDS Walk For Life: September 25, 2011 · 1:30pm-3:00pm
11:00am - Community Fair on Church Street
1:30pm - Meet the UofT contingent at Wood and Church Street
2:00pm - March in the AIDS Walk for Life
www.aidswalkforlife.ca
Join U.T.S.U. and other campus groups in the Annual AIDS Walk for Life. Help raise funds for the AIDS Committee of Toronto, advocate for funding for AIDS prevention programs and stand in solidarity with community members who fight against HIV/AIDS stigmatization.
To register, please contact vpinternal@utsu.ca
ii) Blue & White Spirit Week: September 26-30, 2011
After a week of events showing our UofT spirit, join us for the big game on Friday, September 30, 2011! Game starts at 7:00pm at Varsity Stadium, pep rally beforehand at U.T.S.U.! FOOD FOOD FOOD!
More information is coming, visit www.utsu.ca
iii) eXpression Against Oppression: October 17-21, 2011
Check out U.T.S.U.'s annual XAO - designed to unite UofT students through our diversity and showcase various cultures and experiences.
More information is coming, visit www.utsu.ca
iv) Food For Fitness Zumba Yogathon: November 6, 2011
Get your wellness on! Have a ton of fun while supporting the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank with our first annual Zumba-Yogathon. Did we mention the prizes?!?!
$15 students / $25 non-students
10:00am-3:00pm at Hart House, light lunch provided
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5) U.T.S.U. Services
i) ONLINE BOOK EXCHANGE
Make Money! Save Money!
Buy and sell your books through our online Book Exchange
Step 1: Create your account at http://utsu.cfs-services.ca/book-exchange
Step 2: Enter your books to sell. Browse books and pay online to buy.
Step 3: Bring your book to U.T.S.U. if it sells. Pick up your books at U.T.S.U. if you buy.
CONTACT: bookexchange@utsu.ca
ii) HEALTH & DENTAL PLANS
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans help you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at www.studentplans.ca.
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 29, 2011 to October 7, 2011
Winter session: January 3, 2012 to February 3, 2012
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
iii) OOHLALA mobile app
Visit www.gotoohlala.com to download our FREE mobile app!
iv) DISCOUNTS, PASSES, OTHER COOL STUFF
U.T.S.U. sells discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events, and Canada's Wonderland. We are an official TTC ticket agent - buy your Post Secondary Student Metropass or tokens. We offer an outgoing fax service, free courtesy phone, BBQ rentals and lawn space. We also have information boards for current events, campus news, and job postings. You can order a Good Food Box or bulk purchase various items for your club! NEW: soon we'll have Raptors tickets!!!
U.T.S.U. operates a Food & Clothing Bank (foodbank@utsu.ca), free Income Tax Clinics in March (incometax@utsu.ca), issues International Student Identity Cards (frontdesk@utsu.ca), Book Bursaries (vpinternal@utsu.ca), presents Teaching Awards for your favourite teacher (teachingawards@utsu.ca), houses an Equity Garden to feed our Food & Clothing Bank (garden@utsu.ca) and much more! So come see us at 12 Hart House Circle to check out all we have to offer.
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6) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
i) Education Is A Right
This year, students have a real opportunity to push for changes to our education system. From taking over the provincial election on October 6, to taking to the streets in a National Day of Action with students across the country on February 1, we're defending our right to a post-secondary education system that is of high quality, affordable and accessible to all.
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca
ii) Academic and Student Rights
As students, we have the right to a safe, fun and engaging classroom. We have the right to raise critical questions, do research and have our academic freedom respected. Sometimes our rights as students can be violated by unfair academic policies. Through our advocacy, the U.T.S.U. ensures that the academic and individual rights of our members are protected.
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca
iii) United for Equity
Challenging all forms of discrimination and oppression is an important part of the work of the students’ union. Racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, queerphobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, xenophobia and all forms of oppression can affect how students access post-secondary education. Our members have a right to be safe from discrimination inside and outside of the classroom. We work with equity-seeking groups on campus to promote equity and challenge all forms of discrimination.
CONTACT: vpequity@utsu.ca
iv) Bottle Water-Free Campus
Access to water is a universal human right. This year UofT is going bottled-water free, because we know that bottled water has a severe impact on the environment and on people’s lives. Producing plastic bottles of water takes up a lot of energy, creates pollution, and the plastic used can also be detrimental to our health. Private, for-profit companies should not be able to decide who has access to water by setting its price. All of us should have access to safe, public drinking water – for free.
CONTACT: sustainability@utsu.ca
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7) Announcements
i) Club Events
Welcome Back BBQ - Filipino Students' Association of Toronto
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12noon
Where: U.T.S.U. Lawn
What: Food, drinks, games, and prizes. This will give you an opporutnity to meet the execs, and other members of the FSAT community.
fsat@utoronto.ca
http://fsat.sa.utoronto.ca
1st Welcome Meeting - Filipino Students' Association of Toronto
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 4pm
Where: Charbonnel Lounge at St. Michael's College
What: We will discuss upcoming events for September, and a preview of the rest of the year (Bowling Night, Halo-halo-ween, Karaoke Night, etc.).
fsat@utoronto.ca
http://fsat.sa.utoronto.ca
TALES OF HARMONIA ~ OPEN RECRUITMENT!
When: September 12 2011 at 7PM to 10PM
Where: Hart House – South Dining Room
Tales of Harmonia is a mixed 30-voice non-auditioned University-wide choir that aims to not only provide talented musicians with the opportunity to pursue excellence in music within a friendly, focused environment, but alongside individuals who share the one other common bond that binds us all and unites us as one – our collective power to geek out about the various insanities of life.
Contact Information: talesofharmonia@utoronto.ca
https://talesofharmonia.sa.utoronto.ca
https://ulife.utoronto.ca/organizations/view/id/2856
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tales-of-Harmonia/179421502120257
http://twitter.com/#!/TalesofHarmonia
UofT MSA Frosh/Orientation 2011: Hitchhikers Guide to the MSA
Sept 6th-9th, 11 AM-7 PM
Multi-Faith Centre
The Muslim Students’ Association has organized an excellent week of activities with a day at Toronto Center Island, a Spa night for girls, Boy’s soccer game, a calligraphy workshop, games, Amazing Race, food, prayer, and so much more! The MSA is here to make your university experience one you will never forget, in which you will get to know the campus, meet new people and make lifelong friends. MSA Frosh is for everyone, no matter if you’re an undergrad, graduate student, or neither.
Contact Farhia Farah at special.events@uoftmsa.com for more information.
MSA Website Registration
http://www.uoftmsa.com/blog/2011/07/31/msa-frosh-registration/
ii) UofT Bookstore deal: save money on UofT Clothing.
The UofT Bookstore is having a mega secret sale starting Thursday September 1 through to Friday September 23.
The sale will feature UofT Branded T Shirts for only $6 (regular $14), a saving of $8.00, Earbuds for $2.29 (regular $8.99), a saving of $6.70, UofT Branded Sweat Pants for $15 (regular $24.95), a saving of $9.95, Longsleeve T's for $10 (regular $24.95), a saving of $14.95, 4 GB Flash Drive for $7 (regular $14.99), a saving of $7.99 and UofT Hoodies for only $19 (regular $35.00), save $16.00.
The mega secret sale will occur at the main bookstore on each of the three campuses. There are limited quantities so it is always better to go by early on. If you want to find out more see: http://www.uoftbookstore.com/secret-sale-offers
iii) Tradyo
Tradyo is a free mobile app that enables students to buy, sell and barter right on campus. Whether you are interested in posting your textbooks, mini-fridge, haircutting skills or all of that cool stuff gathering dust in your life, you can save money, make money and make friends. Tradyo is free on the App Store - http://tradyo.com
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8) Facebook Invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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BACK TO SCHOOL & ORIENTATION 2011 edition
In this edition:
1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
2) Orientation 2011: ENGAGE! (September 7th and 9th)
3) Alternative Orientations
4) U.T.S.U. Events
5) U.T.S.U. Services
6) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
7) Announcements
8) Facebook/Twitter Invitation
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1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
Welcome to the University of Toronto Students' Union, Local 98 of the Canadian Federation of Students! We are YOUR Students' Union. We coordinate events, services and campaigns that will help save you money and enhance your university experience.
CONTACT: frontdesk@utsu.ca or president@utsu.ca
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2) Orientation 2011: ENGAGE! (September 7th and 9th)
DAY ONE /// Clubs Fair
Wednesday September 7th, 2011
Location: Hart House Circle
Experience the single biggest gathering of student clubs in the school year in one place, one time! Hundreds of campus groups to explore and get involved with for this coming year, with lots of freebies!
DAY TWO /// Parade, Concert, Afterparty
Friday September 9th, 2011
Locations: Front Campus, Back Campus, & Guvernment Nightclub
PARADE: 2:00pm Front Campus
Unite! thousands strong as we parade through the streets of Toronto, showing off our colors, cheers, and charisma! Meet at Front Campus!
CONCERT: 3:00pm Back Campus
FREE Orientation Concert with this year's celebrity artist:
SAM ROBERTS BAND
http://www.samrobertsband.com/
with special guests:
LAND OF TALK
http://www.landoftalk.com/
DONLANDS AND MORTIMER
http://www.donlandsandmortimer.com/
AFTERPARTY: 9:00pm Guvernment Nightclub
We end off Orientation 2011 with the biggest club night afterparty in Canada inside the legendary: GUVERNMENT NIGHTCLUB. 5 rooms, 8000 people, 1 Extraordinary night to remember! Transportation Provided.
Music By:
D-Fad - International DJ from France
Planet otnoroT - Canada's #1 University DJ Tag Team
Yao - Montreal, Quebec's award-winning DJ, VirginRadio96
Team Canada - The Nation's DJ Ensemble
ViVi Diamond - Toronto's Electro/Mashup Sensation, Kiss92fm
Twono - City's Rising House/Electro Producer & DJ
Purchase a U.T.S.U. Orientation Kit
Get your ORIENTATION KITS for only $6! All kits include a U.T.S.U. Handbook, Clubs Directory, UNITE! tshirt, BPA-free reusable Water Bottle, Travel Mug, Playing Cards, Toothbrush, Laundry Bag, and $100+ worth of free tickets and products. Only 300 available, get yours @ the UTSU office!
Only 300 Available @ UTSU Building, 12 Hart House Circle
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.
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3) Alternative Orientations
i) Commuter Students Orientation: September 13, 2011
Want to Meet New People? Didn't get Enough of Orientation Week? Want Free Prizes, Food, Games, Comedy Night and more?! Come out to the Commuter Students' Orientation!
Welcome BBQ / Meet n' Greet and Scavenger Hunt Registration
11am-1pm @ U.T.S.U. Office - 12 Hart House Circle
Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt
1pm-4:30pm Registration @ U.T.S.U. Office | Tonnes of Prizes Available!
'Get Involved' Campus Commuter Panel | 5pm-7 | TBA
Commuter Social at Yuk Yuk's | 7:30pm-9:00pm
224 Richmond St. W
ii) Queer Students Orientation: September 18-24, 2011
Part of Queer Orientation Week 2011 - U.T.S.U. is hosting an event for allies and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Community. Join us for socializing, conversations, discussions and questions around what "Ally" means and when, where, how to be an ally. FREE FOOD!
September 21, 2011 6:00-8:00pm
OISE - 255 Bloor Street West - Room 4420
For a full listing of Queer Orientation activities visit:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/24262466601/
iii) disOrientation: September 17-21, 2011
Ten years ago, two planes crashed into the World Trade Centre buildings in New York City, inspiring the US-led “War on Terror.” Within months the US invaded Afghanistan with Canadian military support. Two years later the US invaded Iraq under the pretext of eliminating “weapons of mass destruction” that were never found. These military ventures, like so many others, affirmed the simple truth about terrorism: states do it with far greater quantifiable devastation, and always well-disguised as a force of good.
To counter this violence and manipulation, activists around the world persistently research, educate and organize to dig deeper than media sound bytes and to fight those who distort the truth for personal gain. The tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 reminds us that our conception of the past determines how we operate in the present. Join the Ontario Public Interest Research Group and the University of Toronto Students’ Union for a week of events that will help reveal the most accurate version of history.
Events include social-justice workshops, seminars, and an indepdendent media fair! For a full listing of the week-long series of events, visit http://disorientation2011.org/.
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4) U.T.S.U. Events
i) AIDS Walk For Life: September 25, 2011 · 1:30pm-3:00pm
11:00am - Community Fair on Church Street
1:30pm - Meet the UofT contingent at Wood and Church Street
2:00pm - March in the AIDS Walk for Life
www.aidswalkforlife.ca
Join U.T.S.U. and other campus groups in the Annual AIDS Walk for Life. Help raise funds for the AIDS Committee of Toronto, advocate for funding for AIDS prevention programs and stand in solidarity with community members who fight against HIV/AIDS stigmatization.
To register, please contact vpinternal@utsu.ca
ii) Blue & White Spirit Week: September 26-30, 2011
After a week of events showing our UofT spirit, join us for the big game on Friday, September 30, 2011! Game starts at 7:00pm at Varsity Stadium, pep rally beforehand at U.T.S.U.! FOOD FOOD FOOD!
More information is coming, visit www.utsu.ca
iii) eXpression Against Oppression: October 17-21, 2011
Check out U.T.S.U.'s annual XAO - designed to unite UofT students through our diversity and showcase various cultures and experiences.
More information is coming, visit www.utsu.ca
iv) Food For Fitness Zumba Yogathon: November 6, 2011
Get your wellness on! Have a ton of fun while supporting the U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank with our first annual Zumba-Yogathon. Did we mention the prizes?!?!
$15 students / $25 non-students
10:00am-3:00pm at Hart House, light lunch provided
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5) U.T.S.U. Services
i) ONLINE BOOK EXCHANGE
Make Money! Save Money!
Buy and sell your books through our online Book Exchange
Step 1: Create your account at http://utsu.cfs-services.ca/book-exchange
Step 2: Enter your books to sell. Browse books and pay online to buy.
Step 3: Bring your book to U.T.S.U. if it sells. Pick up your books at U.T.S.U. if you buy.
CONTACT: bookexchange@utsu.ca
ii) HEALTH & DENTAL PLANS
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans help you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at www.studentplans.ca.
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 29, 2011 to October 7, 2011
Winter session: January 3, 2012 to February 3, 2012
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
iii) OOHLALA mobile app
Visit www.gotoohlala.com to download our FREE mobile app!
iv) DISCOUNTS, PASSES, OTHER COOL STUFF
U.T.S.U. sells discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events, and Canada's Wonderland. We are an official TTC ticket agent - buy your Post Secondary Student Metropass or tokens. We offer an outgoing fax service, free courtesy phone, BBQ rentals and lawn space. We also have information boards for current events, campus news, and job postings. You can order a Good Food Box or bulk purchase various items for your club! NEW: soon we'll have Raptors tickets!!!
U.T.S.U. operates a Food & Clothing Bank (foodbank@utsu.ca), free Income Tax Clinics in March (incometax@utsu.ca), issues International Student Identity Cards (frontdesk@utsu.ca), Book Bursaries (vpinternal@utsu.ca), presents Teaching Awards for your favourite teacher (teachingawards@utsu.ca), houses an Equity Garden to feed our Food & Clothing Bank (garden@utsu.ca) and much more! So come see us at 12 Hart House Circle to check out all we have to offer.
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6) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
i) Education Is A Right
This year, students have a real opportunity to push for changes to our education system. From taking over the provincial election on October 6, to taking to the streets in a National Day of Action with students across the country on February 1, we're defending our right to a post-secondary education system that is of high quality, affordable and accessible to all.
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca
ii) Academic and Student Rights
As students, we have the right to a safe, fun and engaging classroom. We have the right to raise critical questions, do research and have our academic freedom respected. Sometimes our rights as students can be violated by unfair academic policies. Through our advocacy, the U.T.S.U. ensures that the academic and individual rights of our members are protected.
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca
iii) United for Equity
Challenging all forms of discrimination and oppression is an important part of the work of the students’ union. Racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, queerphobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, xenophobia and all forms of oppression can affect how students access post-secondary education. Our members have a right to be safe from discrimination inside and outside of the classroom. We work with equity-seeking groups on campus to promote equity and challenge all forms of discrimination.
CONTACT: vpequity@utsu.ca
iv) Bottle Water-Free Campus
Access to water is a universal human right. This year UofT is going bottled-water free, because we know that bottled water has a severe impact on the environment and on people’s lives. Producing plastic bottles of water takes up a lot of energy, creates pollution, and the plastic used can also be detrimental to our health. Private, for-profit companies should not be able to decide who has access to water by setting its price. All of us should have access to safe, public drinking water – for free.
CONTACT: sustainability@utsu.ca
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7) Announcements
i) Club Events
Welcome Back BBQ - Filipino Students' Association of Toronto
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12noon
Where: U.T.S.U. Lawn
What: Food, drinks, games, and prizes. This will give you an opporutnity to meet the execs, and other members of the FSAT community.
fsat@utoronto.ca
http://fsat.sa.utoronto.ca
1st Welcome Meeting - Filipino Students' Association of Toronto
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 4pm
Where: Charbonnel Lounge at St. Michael's College
What: We will discuss upcoming events for September, and a preview of the rest of the year (Bowling Night, Halo-halo-ween, Karaoke Night, etc.).
fsat@utoronto.ca
http://fsat.sa.utoronto.ca
TALES OF HARMONIA ~ OPEN RECRUITMENT!
When: September 12 2011 at 7PM to 10PM
Where: Hart House – South Dining Room
Tales of Harmonia is a mixed 30-voice non-auditioned University-wide choir that aims to not only provide talented musicians with the opportunity to pursue excellence in music within a friendly, focused environment, but alongside individuals who share the one other common bond that binds us all and unites us as one – our collective power to geek out about the various insanities of life.
Contact Information: talesofharmonia@utoronto.ca
https://talesofharmonia.sa.utoronto.ca
https://ulife.utoronto.ca/organizations/view/id/2856
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tales-of-Harmonia/179421502120257
http://twitter.com/#!/TalesofHarmonia
UofT MSA Frosh/Orientation 2011: Hitchhikers Guide to the MSA
Sept 6th-9th, 11 AM-7 PM
Multi-Faith Centre
The Muslim Students’ Association has organized an excellent week of activities with a day at Toronto Center Island, a Spa night for girls, Boy’s soccer game, a calligraphy workshop, games, Amazing Race, food, prayer, and so much more! The MSA is here to make your university experience one you will never forget, in which you will get to know the campus, meet new people and make lifelong friends. MSA Frosh is for everyone, no matter if you’re an undergrad, graduate student, or neither.
Contact Farhia Farah at special.events@uoftmsa.com for more information.
MSA Website Registration
http://www.uoftmsa.com/blog/2011/07/31/msa-frosh-registration/
ii) UofT Bookstore deal: save money on UofT Clothing.
The UofT Bookstore is having a mega secret sale starting Thursday September 1 through to Friday September 23.
The sale will feature UofT Branded T Shirts for only $6 (regular $14), a saving of $8.00, Earbuds for $2.29 (regular $8.99), a saving of $6.70, UofT Branded Sweat Pants for $15 (regular $24.95), a saving of $9.95, Longsleeve T's for $10 (regular $24.95), a saving of $14.95, 4 GB Flash Drive for $7 (regular $14.99), a saving of $7.99 and UofT Hoodies for only $19 (regular $35.00), save $16.00.
The mega secret sale will occur at the main bookstore on each of the three campuses. There are limited quantities so it is always better to go by early on. If you want to find out more see: http://www.uoftbookstore.com/secret-sale-offers
iii) Tradyo
Tradyo is a free mobile app that enables students to buy, sell and barter right on campus. Whether you are interested in posting your textbooks, mini-fridge, haircutting skills or all of that cool stuff gathering dust in your life, you can save money, make money and make friends. Tradyo is free on the App Store - http://tradyo.com
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8) Facebook Invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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March 2011 E-Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter
March 2011 edition
In this edition:
1) U.T.S.U. Elections
2) Health & Dental Plan opt out cheques
3) FREE mobile app for UofT students: OOHLALA!
4) U.T.S.U. Services
5) Five Buck Lunch at Hart House: March 30, 2011
6) Noam Chomsky at Hart House: April 7, 2011
7) Congratulations to our student leaders
8) Get Involved: Commissions
9) Facebook invitation
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1) U.T.S.U. Elections
Welcome to the University of Toronto Students' Union, Local 98 of the Canadian Federation of Students! We are YOUR Students' Union. We coordinate events, services and campaigns that will help save you money and enhance your university experience. Voting for the 2011 Spring Election will take place March 8, 9, 10 from 9:00 to 18:00 daily at the following locations:
Sidney Smith, St. George
Bahen Center, St. George
Leslie Dan Pharmacy, St. George
Clara Benson Building, St. George
Edward Johnson Building, St. George
O.I.S.E., St. George
Larkin, St. George
Gerstein, St. George
Isabel Bader Theatre, St. George
Alumni Hall, St. George
North Building, UTM
South Building, UTM
CCT Building, UTM
CONTACT: cro@utsu.ca
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2) Health & Dental Plan opt out cheques
If you are a full-time undergraduate student and opted out of the Health and/or Dental Plan(s), cheques will be mailed during the month of March to the address on file with ROSI. If you have not received your cheque by April 1, 2011 please contact health@utsu.ca.
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3) FREE mobile app for UofT students: OOHLALA!
U.T.S.U. is offering a mobile app service "OOHLALA Mobile" to all students FOR FREE. It's a great application for your student life and social life. You can download OOHLALA Mobile on your Android, BlackBerry and iPhone.
- Stay connected with UofT
- Check out events at UofT, students clubs, colleges
- Chat with other students nearby or across Canada!
- Get great deals from merchants/stores
- Get on the guestlist for the hottest Nightclubs
- Best of all, it's FREE to dowload and use!
- Visit www.gotoohlala.com for more information
CONTACT: communications@utsu.ca
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4) U.T.S.U. Services
a) Good Food Box
Buy your Good Food Box at U.T.S.U. and get a box of fresh produce, locally grown as much as possible, starting at just $13. Boxes are delivered to U.T.S.U. the following week for pickup.
b) Discounted entertainment tickets
AMC, Cineplex Odeon, Famous Players, Silver City, Galaxy, Scotiabank, Colossus, Coliseum, Cinema City: $8.86+tax
Rainbow Cinema: $6.64+tax
Yuk Yuk's comedy club: $7.10+tax for 2 people!
c) TTC sales
Post-Secondary Student Metropass: $99
TTC tokens: $12.50 for every 5 tokens (including tax)
TTC token holder: $2 including tax
d) FREE U.T.S.U. Income Tax Clinics
Sign up for a free income tax clinic and let us help you file your taxes for FREE! Register online starting March 21, 2011 at www.utsu.ca.
e) U.T.S.U. Teaching Awards
Nominate your teacher or professor for one of five awards - forms available at www.utsu.ca.
f) U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank
Open weekly on Fridays between 12-3 at 569 Spadina Avenue in the Multi-Faith Centre.
g) STOP anti-theft device
STOP tags available at U.T.S.U. Protect your valuables with these anti-theft devices for computers and other electronics.
CONTACT for all U.T.S.U. services: frontdesk@utsu.ca
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5) Five Buck Lunch at Hart House: March 30, 2011
U.T.S.U. co-hosts the March 30th Five Buck Lunch at Hart House. Come for lunch and get a delicious and nutritious meal, including vegetarian/vegan/halal options, for only $5!
CONTACT: communications@utsu.ca
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6) Noam Chomsky at Hart House: April 7, 2011
Noam Chomsky on the State-Corporate Complex: A Threat to Freedom and Survival
Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 1:00pm, doors open at 12:30
Hart House Great Hall (in person) with overflow in Debates and East Common Rooms (audio and television screening only)
7 Hart House Circle, Toronto
Great Hall Tickets: Non-students $20/ Students $10
Overflow rooms: $10 for everyone
Tickets will be available from UofTtix.
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7) Congratulations to our student leaders
U.T.S.U. would like to congratulate the winners of the 2010-2011 U.T.S.U. Student Leadership Awards. At the Second Annual U.T.S.U. Unity Ball, held on Thursday February 10th, 2011 at the 89 Chesnut Ballroom, U.T.S.U. Executive members presented the following awards to campus groups recognizing their outstanding contributions to UofT campus life experience this year.
Winners are listed at http://www.utsu.ca/section/1223
Congratulations to all winners and nominees!
CONTACT: clubs@utsu.ca
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8) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
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9) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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March 2011 edition
In this edition:
1) U.T.S.U. Elections
2) Health & Dental Plan opt out cheques
3) FREE mobile app for UofT students: OOHLALA!
4) U.T.S.U. Services
5) Five Buck Lunch at Hart House: March 30, 2011
6) Noam Chomsky at Hart House: April 7, 2011
7) Congratulations to our student leaders
8) Get Involved: Commissions
9) Facebook invitation
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1) U.T.S.U. Elections
Welcome to the University of Toronto Students' Union, Local 98 of the Canadian Federation of Students! We are YOUR Students' Union. We coordinate events, services and campaigns that will help save you money and enhance your university experience. Voting for the 2011 Spring Election will take place March 8, 9, 10 from 9:00 to 18:00 daily at the following locations:
Sidney Smith, St. George
Bahen Center, St. George
Leslie Dan Pharmacy, St. George
Clara Benson Building, St. George
Edward Johnson Building, St. George
O.I.S.E., St. George
Larkin, St. George
Gerstein, St. George
Isabel Bader Theatre, St. George
Alumni Hall, St. George
North Building, UTM
South Building, UTM
CCT Building, UTM
CONTACT: cro@utsu.ca
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2) Health & Dental Plan opt out cheques
If you are a full-time undergraduate student and opted out of the Health and/or Dental Plan(s), cheques will be mailed during the month of March to the address on file with ROSI. If you have not received your cheque by April 1, 2011 please contact health@utsu.ca.
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3) FREE mobile app for UofT students: OOHLALA!
U.T.S.U. is offering a mobile app service "OOHLALA Mobile" to all students FOR FREE. It's a great application for your student life and social life. You can download OOHLALA Mobile on your Android, BlackBerry and iPhone.
- Stay connected with UofT
- Check out events at UofT, students clubs, colleges
- Chat with other students nearby or across Canada!
- Get great deals from merchants/stores
- Get on the guestlist for the hottest Nightclubs
- Best of all, it's FREE to dowload and use!
- Visit www.gotoohlala.com for more information
CONTACT: communications@utsu.ca
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4) U.T.S.U. Services
a) Good Food Box
Buy your Good Food Box at U.T.S.U. and get a box of fresh produce, locally grown as much as possible, starting at just $13. Boxes are delivered to U.T.S.U. the following week for pickup.
b) Discounted entertainment tickets
AMC, Cineplex Odeon, Famous Players, Silver City, Galaxy, Scotiabank, Colossus, Coliseum, Cinema City: $8.86+tax
Rainbow Cinema: $6.64+tax
Yuk Yuk's comedy club: $7.10+tax for 2 people!
c) TTC sales
Post-Secondary Student Metropass: $99
TTC tokens: $12.50 for every 5 tokens (including tax)
TTC token holder: $2 including tax
d) FREE U.T.S.U. Income Tax Clinics
Sign up for a free income tax clinic and let us help you file your taxes for FREE! Register online starting March 21, 2011 at www.utsu.ca.
e) U.T.S.U. Teaching Awards
Nominate your teacher or professor for one of five awards - forms available at www.utsu.ca.
f) U.T.S.U. Food & Clothing Bank
Open weekly on Fridays between 12-3 at 569 Spadina Avenue in the Multi-Faith Centre.
g) STOP anti-theft device
STOP tags available at U.T.S.U. Protect your valuables with these anti-theft devices for computers and other electronics.
CONTACT for all U.T.S.U. services: frontdesk@utsu.ca
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5) Five Buck Lunch at Hart House: March 30, 2011
U.T.S.U. co-hosts the March 30th Five Buck Lunch at Hart House. Come for lunch and get a delicious and nutritious meal, including vegetarian/vegan/halal options, for only $5!
CONTACT: communications@utsu.ca
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6) Noam Chomsky at Hart House: April 7, 2011
Noam Chomsky on the State-Corporate Complex: A Threat to Freedom and Survival
Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 1:00pm, doors open at 12:30
Hart House Great Hall (in person) with overflow in Debates and East Common Rooms (audio and television screening only)
7 Hart House Circle, Toronto
Great Hall Tickets: Non-students $20/ Students $10
Overflow rooms: $10 for everyone
Tickets will be available from UofTtix.
********************
7) Congratulations to our student leaders
U.T.S.U. would like to congratulate the winners of the 2010-2011 U.T.S.U. Student Leadership Awards. At the Second Annual U.T.S.U. Unity Ball, held on Thursday February 10th, 2011 at the 89 Chesnut Ballroom, U.T.S.U. Executive members presented the following awards to campus groups recognizing their outstanding contributions to UofT campus life experience this year.
Winners are listed at http://www.utsu.ca/section/1223
Congratulations to all winners and nominees!
CONTACT: clubs@utsu.ca
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8) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
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9) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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October 2010 E-Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter
Fall 2010 deadlines and reminders
In this edition:
1) Health & Dental Plans: opting out deadline October 8th, 2010
2) U.T.S.U. Services
3) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
4) Get Involved: Commissions
5) Facebook Invitation
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1) Health & Dental Plans: opting out deadline October 8th, 2010
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans help you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at https://studentplans.ca/UTSU
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 30, 2010 to October 8, 2010
Winter session: January 3, 2011 to February 4, 2011
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
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2) U.T.S.U. Services
DISCOUNTS, PASSES, OTHER COOL STUFF
U.T.S.U. sells discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events, and Canada's Wonderland. We are an official TTC ticket agent - buy your Post Secondary Student Metropass or tokens. We offer an outgoing fax service, free courtesy phone, BBQ rentals and lawn space. We also have information boards for current events, campus news, and job postings. You can order a Good Food Box or bulk purchase various items for your club!
U.T.S.U. operates a Food & Clothing Bank (foodbank@utsu.ca), free Income Tax Clinics in March (incometax@utsu.ca), issues International Student Identity Cards (frontdesk@utsu.ca), Book Bursaries (vpinternal@utsu.ca), presents Teaching Awards for your favourite teacher (teachingawards@utsu.ca), houses an Equity Garden to feed our Food & Clothing Bank (garden@utsu.ca) and much more! So come see us at 12 Hart House Circle to check out all we have to offer.
NEW: Raptor's tickets!!!
We have tickets for Raptor's vs New York Nicks
Octobery 27, 2010 @ Air Canada Centre
$70 including taxes
********************
3) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
STOP FLAT FEES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
In May of 2010, the Governing Council at UofT replaced the per-course tuition model with a flat fee for full-time Arts and Science students at the St. George campus. Next April they will vote on whether or not to continue charging flat fees. Under the flat fee model, students pay a flat tuition fee if they are taking between 3.0 and 6.0 courses. Students with families, jobs and extracurricular commitments often take a reduced course load and should not be penalized. We need to call for more government funding and STOP the implementation of flat fees in Arts and Science!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.stopflatfees.ca
SAVE THE HUMANITIES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
The dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science has released a new academic plan for our largest faculty. This plan will see departments being shut down or downsized, dramatically affecting the quality of the humanities at UofT. Among the changes is the creation of the School of Languages and Literatures, eliminating the departments of East Asian Studies, Germanic Languages and Literatures, Italian Studies, Slavic Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese, and the Centre for Comparative Literature (but neither French nor English). Faculty, staff and students are outraged at the changes being implemented without our consultation. Be a part of the campaign to save our humanities!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.saveartsci.ca
BOTTLED WATER-FREE CAMPUS
Access to water is a universal human right. The sale of bottled water represents consumer manipulation, environmental damage and privatisation of a necessity of life. This year we are working to make UofT go bottled-water free because all of us should have access to safe drinking water.
CONTACT: sustainability@utsu.ca
KEEP EDUCATION PUBLIC
Students in Ontario pay the highest tuition fees in the country. For students, decreases in funding have led to a decreasing quality of our education. We now have some of the largest classes on the Continent as well as one of the highest student-faculty ratios. More professors are contract staff with no job security. We have fewer TA’s and use i-clickers to compensate. We use turnitin.com because there are no staff to check for plagiarism. Many faculties have been forced to make drastic cuts, and the University administration is proposing more. Are we really getting a quality education? In 2003, students successfully won a tuition fee freeze in Ontario. Together we can work to keep education public.
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.dropfees.ca
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
2010 is a municipal election year, which is when we elect our City Council. All residents of Toronto who are Canadian citizens - even temporary residents - have the right to vote in the Toronto municipal election. We want to make sure that as many students as possible are engaged in municipal elections!
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/municipal
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4) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
********************
5) Facebook Invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
****
Fall 2010 deadlines and reminders
In this edition:
1) Health & Dental Plans: opting out deadline October 8th, 2010
2) U.T.S.U. Services
3) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
4) Get Involved: Commissions
5) Facebook Invitation
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1) Health & Dental Plans: opting out deadline October 8th, 2010
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans help you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at https://studentplans.ca/UTSU
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 30, 2010 to October 8, 2010
Winter session: January 3, 2011 to February 4, 2011
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
********************
2) U.T.S.U. Services
DISCOUNTS, PASSES, OTHER COOL STUFF
U.T.S.U. sells discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events, and Canada's Wonderland. We are an official TTC ticket agent - buy your Post Secondary Student Metropass or tokens. We offer an outgoing fax service, free courtesy phone, BBQ rentals and lawn space. We also have information boards for current events, campus news, and job postings. You can order a Good Food Box or bulk purchase various items for your club!
U.T.S.U. operates a Food & Clothing Bank (foodbank@utsu.ca), free Income Tax Clinics in March (incometax@utsu.ca), issues International Student Identity Cards (frontdesk@utsu.ca), Book Bursaries (vpinternal@utsu.ca), presents Teaching Awards for your favourite teacher (teachingawards@utsu.ca), houses an Equity Garden to feed our Food & Clothing Bank (garden@utsu.ca) and much more! So come see us at 12 Hart House Circle to check out all we have to offer.
NEW: Raptor's tickets!!!
We have tickets for Raptor's vs New York Nicks
Octobery 27, 2010 @ Air Canada Centre
$70 including taxes
********************
3) U.T.S.U. Campaigns
STOP FLAT FEES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
In May of 2010, the Governing Council at UofT replaced the per-course tuition model with a flat fee for full-time Arts and Science students at the St. George campus. Next April they will vote on whether or not to continue charging flat fees. Under the flat fee model, students pay a flat tuition fee if they are taking between 3.0 and 6.0 courses. Students with families, jobs and extracurricular commitments often take a reduced course load and should not be penalized. We need to call for more government funding and STOP the implementation of flat fees in Arts and Science!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.stopflatfees.ca
SAVE THE HUMANITIES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
The dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science has released a new academic plan for our largest faculty. This plan will see departments being shut down or downsized, dramatically affecting the quality of the humanities at UofT. Among the changes is the creation of the School of Languages and Literatures, eliminating the departments of East Asian Studies, Germanic Languages and Literatures, Italian Studies, Slavic Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese, and the Centre for Comparative Literature (but neither French nor English). Faculty, staff and students are outraged at the changes being implemented without our consultation. Be a part of the campaign to save our humanities!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.saveartsci.ca
BOTTLED WATER-FREE CAMPUS
Access to water is a universal human right. The sale of bottled water represents consumer manipulation, environmental damage and privatisation of a necessity of life. This year we are working to make UofT go bottled-water free because all of us should have access to safe drinking water.
CONTACT: sustainability@utsu.ca
KEEP EDUCATION PUBLIC
Students in Ontario pay the highest tuition fees in the country. For students, decreases in funding have led to a decreasing quality of our education. We now have some of the largest classes on the Continent as well as one of the highest student-faculty ratios. More professors are contract staff with no job security. We have fewer TA’s and use i-clickers to compensate. We use turnitin.com because there are no staff to check for plagiarism. Many faculties have been forced to make drastic cuts, and the University administration is proposing more. Are we really getting a quality education? In 2003, students successfully won a tuition fee freeze in Ontario. Together we can work to keep education public.
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.dropfees.ca
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
2010 is a municipal election year, which is when we elect our City Council. All residents of Toronto who are Canadian citizens - even temporary residents - have the right to vote in the Toronto municipal election. We want to make sure that as many students as possible are engaged in municipal elections!
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/municipal
********************
4) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
********************
5) Facebook Invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
****
Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
****
Back To School 2010 Newsletter
In this edition:
1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
2) Orientation Day 2010: ENGAGE! (September 10th)
3) Alternative Orientations
4) U.T.S.U. Services
5) Campaigns
6) Get Involved: Commissions
7) Facebook Invitation
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1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
Welcome to the University of Toronto Students' Union, Local 98 of the Canadian Federation of Students! We are YOUR Students' Union. We coordinate events, services and campaigns that will help save you money and enhance your university experience.
CONTACT: frontdesk@utsu.ca or president@utsu.ca
********************
2) Orientation Day 2010: ENGAGE! (September 10th)
It's that time of year again! As the University welcomes the incoming class, U.T.S.U. will be holding our traditional rockin' Orientation Day on September 10th! All events are open only to UofT students. Free admission with your TCard.
CLUBS FAIR 10:00am - 2:00pm
Hart House Circle
Hundreds of clubs, stages, prizes
Visit the U.T.S.U. tent outside our office for discounted Metropasses, entertainment discounts, free stuff, and your chance to win trips to Montreal or Cancun.
PARADE 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beginning at Front Campus
CONCERT 4:00pm - 10:00pm at the Back Campus
With CHROMEO, Zeus and Allie Hughes
Massive carnival rides and games!
Food vendors, prizes, giveaways!
Bring your TCard or wear your ENGAGE t-shirt for free admission
AFTER PARTY 10:00pm - 3:00am
Guvernment Nightclub *ALL AGES!*
Free for UofT students
With DJ's SHAD, Vivi Diamond, and more!
ENGAGE Orientation Kits are available from the U.T.S.U. office for only $7.50!! You get a laundry bag, PBA-free water bottle, coffee mug, t-shirt, U.T.S.U. Handbook, candy, coupons, swag and other valuable items. Plus you could get a GOLDEN TICKET valid for amazing prizes! Just come to U.T.S.U. during office hours to buy your kit.
CONTACT: orientation@utsu.ca
********************
3) Alternative Orientations
Muslim Students' Association Orientation
September 4 - 10, 2010
Assalam'alykum! Join us for a frosh week of fun activities and familiarize yourself with the Muslim community on campus and how to accommodate your religious needs.
www.orientation.utsu.ca/msao
Mature Students Weekend
September 10-11, 2010
Join your new mature student peers for a carnival BBQ and a conference on how to turn your life around to succeed as a mature student. Families welcome!
www.matsa.ca/msw
disOrientation
September 13-17, 2010
DOUBLESPEAK: Hypocrisy And This Globalization SH#T!
From workshops to forums, to parties and performances, disOrienation introduces students to political activism - both on campus and beyond.
www.utsu.ca/diso
Commuter Orientation
September 17, 2010
Join the first ever campus-wide orientation for off-campus students. Free food, icebreakers and a campus wide scavenger hunt with some amazing prizes!
www.utsu.ca/commuter
Queer Orientation
September 19-26, 2010
QUEERIOSITY. A week-long series of social, political and educational events for LGBTQ students at all campuses.
www.sgdo.utoronto.ca/orientation
International Students Orientation
September 24-25, 2010
Learn about the city and university life from upper-year international students. Meet lots of new people at our workshops and socials.
Stress Management and Dealing with Discrimination workshops during Orienation events will be provided by Harmony Counselling & Coaching.
********************
4) U.T.S.U. Services
i) BOOK EXCHANGE
The U.T.S.U. Book Exchange allows you to drop off your used books for sale at a price that you set, then browse the selection of cheap books for sale. The Book Exchange is located in the New College "New" Residence Stone Lobby at 45 Willcocks St.
FALL 2010 DROP-OFF PERIOD
August 25 - September 8 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
FALL SALES PERIOD
September 1 - September 22 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
PICKUP PERIOD for chequens and/or unsold books
October 18 to October 22 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
CONTACT: bookexchange@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/bookexchange
ii) HEALTH & DENTAL PLANS
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans help you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at www.studentplans.ca.
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 30, 2010 to October 8, 2010
Winter session: January 3, 2011 to February 4, 2011
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
iii) DISCOUNTS, PASSES, OTHER COOL STUFF
U.T.S.U. sells discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events, and Canada's Wonderland. We are an official TTC ticket agent - buy your Post Secondary Student Metropass or tokens. We offer an outgoing fax service, free courtesy phone, BBQ rentals and lawn space. We also have information boards for current events, campus news, and job postings. You can order a Good Food Box or bulk purchase various items for your club! NEW: soon we'll have Raptors tickets!!!
U.T.S.U. operates a Food & Clothing Bank (foodbank@utsu.ca), free Income Tax Clinics in March (incometax@utsu.ca), issues International Student Identity Cards (frontdesk@utsu.ca), Book Bursaries (vpinternal@utsu.ca), presents Teaching Awards for your favourite teacher (teachingawards@utsu.ca), houses an Equity Garden to feed our Food & Clothing Bank (garden@utsu.ca) and much more! So come see us at 12 Hart House Circle to check out all we have to offer.
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5) Campaigns
U.T.S.U. campaigns are shaped by you, the students. Here are some of our top campaigns for 2010-2011 but there are many more things we will be working on. Check out "Get Involved" below to help shape the priorities of your Students' Union!
i) STOP FLAT FEES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
In May of 2010, the Governing Council at UofT replaced the per-course tuition model with a flat fee for full-time Arts and Science students at the St. George campus. Next April they will vote on whether or not to continue charging flat fees. Under the flat fee model, students pay a flat tuition fee if they are taking between 3.0 and 6.0 courses. Students with families, jobs and extracurricular commitments often take a reduced course load and should not be penalized. We need to call for more government funding and STOP the implementation of flat fees in Arts and Science!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.stopflatfees.ca
ii) SAVE THE HUMANITIES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
The dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science has released a new academic plan for our largest faculty. This plan will see departments being shut down or downsized, dramatically affecting the quality of the humanities at UofT. Among the changes is the creation of the School of Languages and Literatures, eliminating the departments of East Asian Studies, Germanic Languages and Literatures, Italian Studies, Slavic Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese, and the Centre for Comparative Literature (but neither French nor English). Faculty, staff and students are outraged at the changes being implemented without our consultation. Be a part of the campaign to save our humanities!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.saveartsci.ca
iii) BOTTLED WATER-FREE CAMPUS
Access to water is a universal human right. The sale of bottled water represents consumer manipulation, environmental damage and privatisation of a necessity of life. This year we are working to make UofT go bottled-water free because all of us should have access to safe drinking water.
CONTACT: sustainability@utsu.ca
iv) KEEP EDUCATION PUBLIC
Students in Ontario pay the highest tuition fees in the country. For students, decreases in funding have led to a decreasing quality of our education. We now have some of the largest classes on the Continent as well as one of the highest student-faculty ratios. More professors are contract staff with no job security. We have fewer TA’s and use i-clickers to compensate. We use turnitin.com because there are no staff to check for plagiarism. Many faculties have been forced to make drastic cuts, and the University administration is proposing more. Are we really getting a quality education? In 2003, students successfully won a tuition fee freeze in Ontario. Together we can work to keep education public.
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.dropfees.ca
v) MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
2010 is a municipal election year, which is when we elect our City Council. All residents of Toronto who are Canadian citizens - even temporary residents - have the right to vote in the Toronto municipal election. We want to make sure that as many students as possible are engaged in municipal elections!
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/municipal
********************
6) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
********************
7) Facebook Invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
****
Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
****
1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
2) Orientation Day 2010: ENGAGE! (September 10th)
3) Alternative Orientations
4) U.T.S.U. Services
5) Campaigns
6) Get Involved: Commissions
7) Facebook Invitation
********************
1) Welcome to U.T.S.U.
Welcome to the University of Toronto Students' Union, Local 98 of the Canadian Federation of Students! We are YOUR Students' Union. We coordinate events, services and campaigns that will help save you money and enhance your university experience.
CONTACT: frontdesk@utsu.ca or president@utsu.ca
********************
2) Orientation Day 2010: ENGAGE! (September 10th)
It's that time of year again! As the University welcomes the incoming class, U.T.S.U. will be holding our traditional rockin' Orientation Day on September 10th! All events are open only to UofT students. Free admission with your TCard.
CLUBS FAIR 10:00am - 2:00pm
Hart House Circle
Hundreds of clubs, stages, prizes
Visit the U.T.S.U. tent outside our office for discounted Metropasses, entertainment discounts, free stuff, and your chance to win trips to Montreal or Cancun.
PARADE 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beginning at Front Campus
CONCERT 4:00pm - 10:00pm at the Back Campus
With CHROMEO, Zeus and Allie Hughes
Massive carnival rides and games!
Food vendors, prizes, giveaways!
Bring your TCard or wear your ENGAGE t-shirt for free admission
AFTER PARTY 10:00pm - 3:00am
Guvernment Nightclub *ALL AGES!*
Free for UofT students
With DJ's SHAD, Vivi Diamond, and more!
ENGAGE Orientation Kits are available from the U.T.S.U. office for only $7.50!! You get a laundry bag, PBA-free water bottle, coffee mug, t-shirt, U.T.S.U. Handbook, candy, coupons, swag and other valuable items. Plus you could get a GOLDEN TICKET valid for amazing prizes! Just come to U.T.S.U. during office hours to buy your kit.
CONTACT: orientation@utsu.ca
********************
3) Alternative Orientations
Muslim Students' Association Orientation
September 4 - 10, 2010
Assalam'alykum! Join us for a frosh week of fun activities and familiarize yourself with the Muslim community on campus and how to accommodate your religious needs.
www.orientation.utsu.ca/msao
Mature Students Weekend
September 10-11, 2010
Join your new mature student peers for a carnival BBQ and a conference on how to turn your life around to succeed as a mature student. Families welcome!
www.matsa.ca/msw
disOrientation
September 13-17, 2010
DOUBLESPEAK: Hypocrisy And This Globalization SH#T!
From workshops to forums, to parties and performances, disOrienation introduces students to political activism - both on campus and beyond.
www.utsu.ca/diso
Commuter Orientation
September 17, 2010
Join the first ever campus-wide orientation for off-campus students. Free food, icebreakers and a campus wide scavenger hunt with some amazing prizes!
www.utsu.ca/commuter
Queer Orientation
September 19-26, 2010
QUEERIOSITY. A week-long series of social, political and educational events for LGBTQ students at all campuses.
www.sgdo.utoronto.ca/orientation
International Students Orientation
September 24-25, 2010
Learn about the city and university life from upper-year international students. Meet lots of new people at our workshops and socials.
Stress Management and Dealing with Discrimination workshops during Orienation events will be provided by Harmony Counselling & Coaching.
********************
4) U.T.S.U. Services
i) BOOK EXCHANGE
The U.T.S.U. Book Exchange allows you to drop off your used books for sale at a price that you set, then browse the selection of cheap books for sale. The Book Exchange is located in the New College "New" Residence Stone Lobby at 45 Willcocks St.
FALL 2010 DROP-OFF PERIOD
August 25 - September 8 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
FALL SALES PERIOD
September 1 - September 22 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
PICKUP PERIOD for chequens and/or unsold books
October 18 to October 22 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
CONTACT: bookexchange@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/bookexchange
ii) HEALTH & DENTAL PLANS
U.T.S.U. Health & Dental Plans help you with expenses that may not be covered by OHIP or UHIP. Please visit www.greenshield.ca/studentcentre and select "University of Toronto Students' Union" for information on what is covered, how to file claims, rates and terms of coverage, how to opt-out, and all necessary forms for download.
You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may opt-out of the Dental portion. You can only opt-out at the beginning of the first term you are enrolled. (If you start in January, you can apply in January, but if you start in September you can't apply in January.) U.T.S.U. mails refund cheques in March. Opting-out is done online at www.studentplans.ca.
DEADLINES/OPT-OUT PERIODS
Fall session: August 30, 2010 to October 8, 2010
Winter session: January 3, 2011 to February 4, 2011
CONTACT: health@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/health
iii) DISCOUNTS, PASSES, OTHER COOL STUFF
U.T.S.U. sells discounted tickets to movies, comedy clubs, sporting events, and Canada's Wonderland. We are an official TTC ticket agent - buy your Post Secondary Student Metropass or tokens. We offer an outgoing fax service, free courtesy phone, BBQ rentals and lawn space. We also have information boards for current events, campus news, and job postings. You can order a Good Food Box or bulk purchase various items for your club! NEW: soon we'll have Raptors tickets!!!
U.T.S.U. operates a Food & Clothing Bank (foodbank@utsu.ca), free Income Tax Clinics in March (incometax@utsu.ca), issues International Student Identity Cards (frontdesk@utsu.ca), Book Bursaries (vpinternal@utsu.ca), presents Teaching Awards for your favourite teacher (teachingawards@utsu.ca), houses an Equity Garden to feed our Food & Clothing Bank (garden@utsu.ca) and much more! So come see us at 12 Hart House Circle to check out all we have to offer.
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5) Campaigns
U.T.S.U. campaigns are shaped by you, the students. Here are some of our top campaigns for 2010-2011 but there are many more things we will be working on. Check out "Get Involved" below to help shape the priorities of your Students' Union!
i) STOP FLAT FEES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
In May of 2010, the Governing Council at UofT replaced the per-course tuition model with a flat fee for full-time Arts and Science students at the St. George campus. Next April they will vote on whether or not to continue charging flat fees. Under the flat fee model, students pay a flat tuition fee if they are taking between 3.0 and 6.0 courses. Students with families, jobs and extracurricular commitments often take a reduced course load and should not be penalized. We need to call for more government funding and STOP the implementation of flat fees in Arts and Science!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.stopflatfees.ca
ii) SAVE THE HUMANITIES: SAVE ARTS & SCIENCE
The dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science has released a new academic plan for our largest faculty. This plan will see departments being shut down or downsized, dramatically affecting the quality of the humanities at UofT. Among the changes is the creation of the School of Languages and Literatures, eliminating the departments of East Asian Studies, Germanic Languages and Literatures, Italian Studies, Slavic Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese, and the Centre for Comparative Literature (but neither French nor English). Faculty, staff and students are outraged at the changes being implemented without our consultation. Be a part of the campaign to save our humanities!
CONTACT: vpua@utsu.ca or www.saveartsci.ca
iii) BOTTLED WATER-FREE CAMPUS
Access to water is a universal human right. The sale of bottled water represents consumer manipulation, environmental damage and privatisation of a necessity of life. This year we are working to make UofT go bottled-water free because all of us should have access to safe drinking water.
CONTACT: sustainability@utsu.ca
iv) KEEP EDUCATION PUBLIC
Students in Ontario pay the highest tuition fees in the country. For students, decreases in funding have led to a decreasing quality of our education. We now have some of the largest classes on the Continent as well as one of the highest student-faculty ratios. More professors are contract staff with no job security. We have fewer TA’s and use i-clickers to compensate. We use turnitin.com because there are no staff to check for plagiarism. Many faculties have been forced to make drastic cuts, and the University administration is proposing more. Are we really getting a quality education? In 2003, students successfully won a tuition fee freeze in Ontario. Together we can work to keep education public.
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.dropfees.ca
v) MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
2010 is a municipal election year, which is when we elect our City Council. All residents of Toronto who are Canadian citizens - even temporary residents - have the right to vote in the Toronto municipal election. We want to make sure that as many students as possible are engaged in municipal elections!
CONTACT: vpexternal@utsu.ca or www.utsu.ca/municipal
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6) Get Involved: Commissions
Community Action Commission
Work together for the world we want!
vpexternal@utsu.ca
Social Justice and Equity Commission
Let’s make UofT a safe accessible place!
vpequity@utsu.ca
Academic and Student Rights Commission
Concerned about the quality of your education?
vpua@utsu.ca
Sustainability Commission
Want to make the university more environmentally sustainable?
sustainability@utsu.ca
Campus Life Commission
Plan events and push for free clubs’ space
vpcampuslife@utsu.ca
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7) Facebook Invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Social Justice & Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
Community Action Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Academic & Student Rights Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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March 2010 Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter: March 2010
In this edition:
1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
2) Services
3) Job Postings
4) Facebook invitation
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1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
For a full list of total votes cast please visit http://utsu.ca/section/1104
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President (1): Adam Awad
Vice-President Equity (1): Sandhu, Danielle
Vice-President External (1): Wang, Zexi
Vice-President Internal & Services (1): Adenmosun, Rolli
Vice-President University Affairs (1): Galvez, Maria
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION I
At-Large Arts & Science (2): Deonarinesingh, Anastasia; Humphrey, Paul
Innis College (1): Valelly, Jonathan
St. Michael’s College (3): Rawdat, Sal; Salman, Muriam; Trevisan, Jessica
Trinity College (1): Pinnington, Thomas
University College (2): Bhimjee, Mahwash; Gordon-Deacon, Justin
Woodsworth College (3): Chu, Robert; Hwang, Susan; Rodrigues, Carol
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION II
At-Large Professional Faculty (1): Ahmed, Rohaan
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (3): Curbelo, Mauricio; Khan, Sheema; Lund, Megan
Faculty of Physical Education & Health (1): Acquaye, Jessica
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2) Services
INCOME TAX CLINICS
Need help filing your taxes? Let us help you! U.T.S.U. conducts FREE Income Tax Clinics to help you file. Visit www.taxclinic.utsu.ca to book your appointment.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
UFILE
Don’t need help filing your taxes but don’t want to pay for it? As members of the Canadian Federation of Students, all U.T.S.U. members can use the FREE tax filing service UFile.ca. To use the free service you must visit the CFS website at www.cfs-fcee.ca to access the promotional code.
Contact: vpis@utsu.ca
TEACHING AWARDS
Nominate your teacher or professor for a U.T.S.U. Teaching Award! Deadline for nominations extended until March 31st. Download form at www.utsu.ca under Programs & Services.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
ORIENTATION
U.T.S.U. has already begun planning another rockin’ Orientation for 2010. Do you have ideas? Fill out our survey at http://bit.ly/8Y23L3. Enter your email address at the end for a chance to win great prizes!
Contact: orientation@utsu.ca
HEALTH & DENTAL OPT OUTS
There was a delay in the delivery of the cheque stock required to send refund cheques. Rest assured, your Students' Union placed the order well in advance and is doing everything we can to minimize this delay. Cheques will be processed and mailed as soon as we receive cheque stock, which is on its way to our office now. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact: health@utsu.ca
TTC METROPASS
Don’t forget to get a discounted Metropasses at U.T.S.U. during the last 5 business days of each month from 10:00am to 6:00pm. April Metropasses are on sale March 25, 26, 29, 30, 31. Price is $107 and we accept debit only.
Contact: ttc@utsu.ca
ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS
Your Students’ Union offers discounted tickets to movies and comedy clubs. Tickets can be purchased at U.T.S.U. (Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm) Cash or debit accepted.
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
SPECIAL OFFER ON WOMEN’S FITNESS CENTRE
elements, Toronto is a brand new membership-based club for women only, located at Yonge & Eglinton (a few blocks north of Eglinton subway station). Elements offers cardio and strength training equipment, group classes including yoga, meditation, pilates, indoor cycling, athletic conditioning, bellyfit, and gravityTM. Also available are personal training, holistic nutritional counselling, Naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care and acupuncture, registered massage therapy and aesthetic services.
Through your Students’ Union, elements, Toronto is offering an exclusive 4-month membership package to UofT students for only $249 – a savings of $390! U.T.S.U. also has FREE 2-week membership cards to give away if you want to try it for free. Come to U.T.SU. during regular business hours to get yours!
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
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3) Job Postings
ORIENTATION COORDINATORS (2)
Attention all students looking for an exciting summer job! U.T.S.U. is looking for 2 new super enthusiastic, organized and driven individuals to coordinate the 2010 U.T.S.U. Orientation Day. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
VICE-PRESIDENT CAMPUS LIFE (1)
U.T.S.U. is looking for a student leader with strong organizational skills to fill a one-year contract position. Applicants must be current members of U.T.S.U. (full-time undergraduate or professional faculty student during the 2009-2010 academic year). Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
STUDENTSAVER DISCOUNT SOLICITORS (5)
Studentsaver is a programme run by students, for students. Your job will be to secure student discounts at stores and businesses around campus (St. George or Mississauga). Set your own hours. Payment on a commission basis. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
U.T.S.U. FOOD & CLOTHING BANK VOLUNTEERS
We need your help! In order to run our Food & Clothing Bank we need a team of volunteers. The service is operational Fridays so you must be able to commit to working one 3-hour shift each Friday. Please send resume and covering letter to terri@utsu.ca or fax 416-978-2018.
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4) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
External Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
University Affairs Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
****
In this edition:
1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
2) Services
3) Job Postings
4) Facebook invitation
*****
1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
For a full list of total votes cast please visit http://utsu.ca/section/1104
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President (1): Adam Awad
Vice-President Equity (1): Sandhu, Danielle
Vice-President External (1): Wang, Zexi
Vice-President Internal & Services (1): Adenmosun, Rolli
Vice-President University Affairs (1): Galvez, Maria
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION I
At-Large Arts & Science (2): Deonarinesingh, Anastasia; Humphrey, Paul
Innis College (1): Valelly, Jonathan
St. Michael’s College (3): Rawdat, Sal; Salman, Muriam; Trevisan, Jessica
Trinity College (1): Pinnington, Thomas
University College (2): Bhimjee, Mahwash; Gordon-Deacon, Justin
Woodsworth College (3): Chu, Robert; Hwang, Susan; Rodrigues, Carol
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION II
At-Large Professional Faculty (1): Ahmed, Rohaan
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (3): Curbelo, Mauricio; Khan, Sheema; Lund, Megan
Faculty of Physical Education & Health (1): Acquaye, Jessica
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2) Services
INCOME TAX CLINICS
Need help filing your taxes? Let us help you! U.T.S.U. conducts FREE Income Tax Clinics to help you file. Visit www.taxclinic.utsu.ca to book your appointment.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
UFILE
Don’t need help filing your taxes but don’t want to pay for it? As members of the Canadian Federation of Students, all U.T.S.U. members can use the FREE tax filing service UFile.ca. To use the free service you must visit the CFS website at www.cfs-fcee.ca to access the promotional code.
Contact: vpis@utsu.ca
TEACHING AWARDS
Nominate your teacher or professor for a U.T.S.U. Teaching Award! Deadline for nominations extended until March 31st. Download form at www.utsu.ca under Programs & Services.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
ORIENTATION
U.T.S.U. has already begun planning another rockin’ Orientation for 2010. Do you have ideas? Fill out our survey at http://bit.ly/8Y23L3. Enter your email address at the end for a chance to win great prizes!
Contact: orientation@utsu.ca
HEALTH & DENTAL OPT OUTS
There was a delay in the delivery of the cheque stock required to send refund cheques. Rest assured, your Students' Union placed the order well in advance and is doing everything we can to minimize this delay. Cheques will be processed and mailed as soon as we receive cheque stock, which is on its way to our office now. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact: health@utsu.ca
TTC METROPASS
Don’t forget to get a discounted Metropasses at U.T.S.U. during the last 5 business days of each month from 10:00am to 6:00pm. April Metropasses are on sale March 25, 26, 29, 30, 31. Price is $107 and we accept debit only.
Contact: ttc@utsu.ca
ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS
Your Students’ Union offers discounted tickets to movies and comedy clubs. Tickets can be purchased at U.T.S.U. (Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm) Cash or debit accepted.
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
SPECIAL OFFER ON WOMEN’S FITNESS CENTRE
elements, Toronto is a brand new membership-based club for women only, located at Yonge & Eglinton (a few blocks north of Eglinton subway station). Elements offers cardio and strength training equipment, group classes including yoga, meditation, pilates, indoor cycling, athletic conditioning, bellyfit, and gravityTM. Also available are personal training, holistic nutritional counselling, Naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care and acupuncture, registered massage therapy and aesthetic services.
Through your Students’ Union, elements, Toronto is offering an exclusive 4-month membership package to UofT students for only $249 – a savings of $390! U.T.S.U. also has FREE 2-week membership cards to give away if you want to try it for free. Come to U.T.SU. during regular business hours to get yours!
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
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3) Job Postings
ORIENTATION COORDINATORS (2)
Attention all students looking for an exciting summer job! U.T.S.U. is looking for 2 new super enthusiastic, organized and driven individuals to coordinate the 2010 U.T.S.U. Orientation Day. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
VICE-PRESIDENT CAMPUS LIFE (1)
U.T.S.U. is looking for a student leader with strong organizational skills to fill a one-year contract position. Applicants must be current members of U.T.S.U. (full-time undergraduate or professional faculty student during the 2009-2010 academic year). Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
STUDENTSAVER DISCOUNT SOLICITORS (5)
Studentsaver is a programme run by students, for students. Your job will be to secure student discounts at stores and businesses around campus (St. George or Mississauga). Set your own hours. Payment on a commission basis. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
U.T.S.U. FOOD & CLOTHING BANK VOLUNTEERS
We need your help! In order to run our Food & Clothing Bank we need a team of volunteers. The service is operational Fridays so you must be able to commit to working one 3-hour shift each Friday. Please send resume and covering letter to terri@utsu.ca or fax 416-978-2018.
*****
4) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
External Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
University Affairs Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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January 2010 Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter: January 2010
In this edition:
1) Campaigns & Issues
2) Victories & Successes
3) Services
4) Upcoming Events
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1) CAMPAIGNS & ISSUES
We have been working on numerous campaign this year, some of our recent ones being: Stop Flat Fees • Xpression Against Oppression • Speak Out Week • Students for Haiti • Protect Transitional Year Programme (TYP) • Equity for International Students • Drop Fees for a Poverty-Free Ontario
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2) VICTORIES & SUCESSES
Representation!
Your Students' Union has been meeting with University administration to represent students and fight for our collective rights. We have been successful in getting the University to agree to the following: reviewing the finances of a split tuition fee collection model • exploring alternative andmore equitable tuition-fee models for international students • reviewing student priority access to booking space on campus • prolonging access to the Athletic Centre for professional program students • adding a line about accessibility options for students at the end of each syllabus.
Fair Student Fares
We have successfully negotiated a REAL student discount with the TTC! Effective September 2010, the TTC will extend its student discount (previously offered to elementary and high school students only) to public post-secondary students.
Banning Bottled Water
After adopting the policy to ban bottled water in 2007, we have been encouraing clubs, college councils and professional faculty councils to do the same. Good News: they are! To encourage clubs with this endeavour, U.T.S.U. rents water coolers for free and offer biodegradable cups at a low rate.
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3) SERVICES
Money-saving services
Discounted TTC Metropasses • Affordable Health & Dental coverage • Free ISICs for international discounts • Free Income TAx Clinics • Free Handbooks & Dayplanners • Food & Clothing Bank • Book Bursaries • Childcare Bursaries • STOP Anti-Theft device for laptops • NEW! Hart House 5-Buck-Lunches!
Experience-enhancing services
Orientation • Entertainment Discounts to movies, comedy clubs, sports games and shows • NEW! Discounted Raptors tickets! • Teaching Awards to recognise your favourite teachers and professors • Free BBQ, coffee urn and water jug rentals for your events • Funding, Training, and Promotional Tools for nearly 400 U.T.S.U. recognised Clubs • Campus Life Events year-round • Town Hall meetings to get your opinions • NEW! U.T.S.U. is now on Twitter and Blackboard to communicate with you better!
Communication with members
U.T.S.U. has been working with the University in attempt to obtain membership lists so that we can communicate more effectively with you. In the meantime, join us online:
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1219200282482#!/group.php?gid=2218399704
TWITTER: utsu98
BLACKBOARD: our updates are now available on the Portal
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4) UPCOMING EVENTS
FEB 24th: U.T.S.U.'s Got You
Free food & coffee at Robart's, starting 11:30pm
FEB 25th: Clubs Award Reception
To recognise student leaders from our 400 UofT clubs!
FEB 26th: Toronto Raptors vs. Cavaliers
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308299252002&ref=ts
FEB 26th: U.T.S.U. Takes over Air Canada Centre
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=308299252002&index=1
Income Tax Clinics: check U.T.S.U. in mid-March to register for our FREE Income Tax Clinics, and let us help you file your taxes.
Unity Ball: A night of fun and dancing brought to you by the U.T.S.U. Clubs Committee. Date TBA
MAR 13th: Cinema Politica - 2:00pm to 10:00pm at Hart House
Theme for this year is "Colonialism, War and Occupation"
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
****
In this edition:
1) Campaigns & Issues
2) Victories & Successes
3) Services
4) Upcoming Events
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1) CAMPAIGNS & ISSUES
We have been working on numerous campaign this year, some of our recent ones being: Stop Flat Fees • Xpression Against Oppression • Speak Out Week • Students for Haiti • Protect Transitional Year Programme (TYP) • Equity for International Students • Drop Fees for a Poverty-Free Ontario
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2) VICTORIES & SUCESSES
Representation!
Your Students' Union has been meeting with University administration to represent students and fight for our collective rights. We have been successful in getting the University to agree to the following: reviewing the finances of a split tuition fee collection model • exploring alternative andmore equitable tuition-fee models for international students • reviewing student priority access to booking space on campus • prolonging access to the Athletic Centre for professional program students • adding a line about accessibility options for students at the end of each syllabus.
Fair Student Fares
We have successfully negotiated a REAL student discount with the TTC! Effective September 2010, the TTC will extend its student discount (previously offered to elementary and high school students only) to public post-secondary students.
Banning Bottled Water
After adopting the policy to ban bottled water in 2007, we have been encouraing clubs, college councils and professional faculty councils to do the same. Good News: they are! To encourage clubs with this endeavour, U.T.S.U. rents water coolers for free and offer biodegradable cups at a low rate.
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3) SERVICES
Money-saving services
Discounted TTC Metropasses • Affordable Health & Dental coverage • Free ISICs for international discounts • Free Income TAx Clinics • Free Handbooks & Dayplanners • Food & Clothing Bank • Book Bursaries • Childcare Bursaries • STOP Anti-Theft device for laptops • NEW! Hart House 5-Buck-Lunches!
Experience-enhancing services
Orientation • Entertainment Discounts to movies, comedy clubs, sports games and shows • NEW! Discounted Raptors tickets! • Teaching Awards to recognise your favourite teachers and professors • Free BBQ, coffee urn and water jug rentals for your events • Funding, Training, and Promotional Tools for nearly 400 U.T.S.U. recognised Clubs • Campus Life Events year-round • Town Hall meetings to get your opinions • NEW! U.T.S.U. is now on Twitter and Blackboard to communicate with you better!
Communication with members
U.T.S.U. has been working with the University in attempt to obtain membership lists so that we can communicate more effectively with you. In the meantime, join us online:
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1219200282482#!/group.php?gid=2218399704
TWITTER: utsu98
BLACKBOARD: our updates are now available on the Portal
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4) UPCOMING EVENTS
FEB 24th: U.T.S.U.'s Got You
Free food & coffee at Robart's, starting 11:30pm
FEB 25th: Clubs Award Reception
To recognise student leaders from our 400 UofT clubs!
FEB 26th: Toronto Raptors vs. Cavaliers
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308299252002&ref=ts
FEB 26th: U.T.S.U. Takes over Air Canada Centre
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=308299252002&index=1
Income Tax Clinics: check U.T.S.U. in mid-March to register for our FREE Income Tax Clinics, and let us help you file your taxes.
Unity Ball: A night of fun and dancing brought to you by the U.T.S.U. Clubs Committee. Date TBA
MAR 13th: Cinema Politica - 2:00pm to 10:00pm at Hart House
Theme for this year is "Colonialism, War and Occupation"
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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