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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS 1
INNIS COLLEGE
Student Life News
Orientation Issue August 12, 2015
NEWS FEATURED
HELLO, AND WELCOME TO INNIS!
The best way to begin to get involved with the Innis College community as a new student is through INNIS FROSH WEEK, which will be held September 7th-11th.
Check out the Frosh Week video on our website to get a glimpse of what’s in store at “Cirque D’Innis” this year!
It’s not too late to register, but do it quickly so we have a Frosh Kit made up and ready for you. REGISTER HERE to sign up. If you cannot access the sign-up document, or have any other inquiries, please email [email protected]. We hope to see all of you there!
Welcome From The Dean Of Students & The Innis Office Of Student Life!
On behalf of everyone here at Innis College, the Dean of Students and the team in the Office of Student Life would like to welcome you to the University of Toronto community!
We hope you've had a wonderful summer and are now preparing for the coming term: new classes, new friends, new experiences!
Throughout your Frosh Week, our staff & administration, student leaders, and upper year mentors will be on hand to answer all your questions. Get involved in Frosh Week: this is where the learning starts!
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Your Office of Student Life (OSL) at Innis College is located on the ground floor inside the Innis Residence, at 111 St. George Street, directly across the street from the College building. The Dean of Students and his administrative team, support the work of the Innis College Student Society (ICSS), the Innis Residence Council (IRC), the Residence Dons and our upper-year student leaders.
Sarah Burley, the Assistant Dean, Student Life, works with the ICSS and our Innis student leaders to locally support all our Innis students (both commuters and residents), providing them with information, resources and assistance in navigating the University, ensuring your undergraduate years are successful and meaningful to your future career.
Her team of student leaders is committed to enhancing your University experience through life-skills workshops, leadership opportunities, and community events in the areas of:
• health and wellness
• arts, culture and diversity
• academic skills for success
• career exploration
Sonja Smiljanic, the Residence Life Coordinator, lives in the Innis Residence and, together with the Residence Dons, House Reps, and the Innis Residence Council (IRC), oversees residence life in accordance with the goals of the Residence, with a focus specifically on developing a strong residence life community.
We offer a Student Lounge space in the Residence Event Room, where Innis commuter students can use the facilities for studying between classes. Our Office is open from 8 AM through to 10 PM during the week and our staff are available for counseling, advice and additional resources throughout the evenings on a drop-in basis.
For more information, browse the website or contact 416.978.2512 or send us an email to: [email protected]
• leadership skills
• mentorship opportunities
• community outreach initiatives
• international students
Have questions? Need to talk to someone? Come visit us in our office in the Innis Residence!
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Welcome From The Innis College Student Society!
Hi folks! My name is Khrystyna and I am the President of the Innis College Student Society. On behalf of the ICSS, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all incoming first year students.
The Innis College Student Society is the student-elected governing body at Innis that represents all of the college's students, whether they live in residence or commute to campus. We host tons of events throughout the year that cater to the different needs of students, such as our annual formal, and provide various services like our Metropass draws.
The student society also participates in various campus-wide initiatives, which focus on issues like mental health and sexual violence. We encourage all incoming students to get involved in the Innis community, whether that's through the ICSS or through the many
other opportunities provided at our college.
If you are a first year who is interested in being a part of the Innis student council, we will be holding a by-election in the fall for the following three positions: Innis Residence First Year Rep, Off-Campus First Year Rep, and Chestnut Residence First Year Rep. Getting involved on the ICSS as a first year is a great way to get acquainted with the community, as well as represent first year student needs on the council. Nominations for each position will occur during Frosh week, so keep an eye out if you would like to join the council.
If you have any questions about the ICSS, please don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]. And once again, welcome to Innis College!
GET INVOLVED AT CLUBS DAY!
Love board games, tea, music jamming, trivia, signing, photography, or graphic design? There are Innis clubs for each! ….and look out for exciting new clubs starting the year!
Be sure to check out the Innis Clubs Day during Frosh week for information on each club. If you have an idea for a new club at Innis you would like to create, email: [email protected]
If you want to find out more information about each of these clubs, contact them below:
• For trivia contests with prizes, check out Innis Trivia Club’s Facebook page, or email them at: [email protected] • For music jamming sessions, join the Innis JamZ Facebook group, or email them at: [email protected] • For late night board gaming fun, check out the Tabletop Gamers of Innis Facebook page, or email them at:
[email protected] • For tea drinking and related activities, find the Tea Leaf Club Facebook group, or contact them here:
[email protected] • For graphic design and marketing, join the Design in Design Facebook group, or email the club at:
[email protected] • For joining our choir and for performances, check out the Innis Choir Facebook group, or email them at:
[email protected] • For photography workshops, check out INPHO’s Facebook group, or email them here: [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE!
IN2U (the Innis College Student Leadership Committee) presents Pathways to Leadership on October 24! Interested in learning how you can be a leader in Residence? Innis College? U of T? Your own community? Come out to this day-long conference, held right here at Innis!
Interested in helping to organize the event? Become part of our committee, and meet the Committee Chair, Alyssa, at Clubs Day!
Here’s some info about Alyssa:
Hello Innis! My name's Alyssa and I'm a second year student studying linguistics, psychology, and the history and philosophy of science. The thing I love most in the world is performing improv and sketch comedy, but music is very important to me as well. I also enjoy sports and play for the Innis women's and co-ed intramural basketball teams. I'm very excited to be heading leadership this year and I look forward to working with the rest of the committee to plan great some workshops and events for you guys!
Build your Leadership Skills! For more about Leadership opportunities at Innis and at UofT, check out our LEADERSHIP events page.
Welcome to Innis InSight!
The InSight Mentorship Committee provides a platform that fosters both academic and personal growth for students through different workshops and events. We also aim to smooth the transition from high school to university for first year students by organizing a mentorship system that matches first year students with upper years. Our goal is that everyone from Innis can enjoy a meaningful experience at Innis and UofT! Find us at clubs day to learn how you can gain a mentor with InSight!
Find Innis InSight events on our website here: MENTORSHIP
Leadership
Mentorship
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Get Involved With Innis Community Outreach!
Innis Community Outreach, led by representatives of the Innis College Student Society and the Innis Residence Council, provides a number of unique opportunities for the students of Innis College at the University of Toronto. We connect students to volunteer opportunities, fundraise for a number of charitable organizations; and provide a variety of programs to broaden your own experience of university, the city, and the world. If you are interested in issues, discussions, and making a positive change in the world around you, Community Outreach is for you! Get involved at Clubs Day!
Past and upcoming events at INNIS can be found here: Community Outreach
To find more service-learning opportunities, go to the UofT Centre For Community Partnerships website.
Develop Your Skills for Success!
The Academic Skills for Success Committee hosts many events throughout the year to help prepare Innis students for academic progress and success at U of T! Events can include a Graduate Studies Exposition, Test Taking Skills, Essay Writing Skills, Studying Abroad and SO MUCH MORE!
Your Committee head for 2015-16 is Tony! Tony is a fourth year Rotman Commerce student who has lived at Innis Residence during all of his undergraduate studies. He's an avid fan of sports and loves to explore the city. Connect with him on Clubs Day to get involved on the Committee and look for more news on events coming in September!
Find our events at Innis Skills For Success.
Community Outreach
Academic Skills for Success
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CAREER EXPLORATION
The Career Exploration Committee is NEW to Innis this year! We will be working with our embedded Career Educator, Kate, to bring you one-on-one career advice, skills workshops and the Career Exposition in the Winter Term. Your committee head this year is Richard, and you can join his committee on clubs day. Until then, a welcome from Richard:
Hey Innis! My name is Richard and I’m a second year studying Finance at Rotman. I will be your Career Engagement committee head for the year. I’m originally from the West Coast and enjoy camping and backpacking in Squamish, but also Netflix. I’m very excited for the upcoming year and meeting everyone new! Feel free to say hi to me around res, or ask questions you may have. We’ve got some exciting programming planned for the year and can’t wait to get everyone’s input and participation.
Check out the Career Learning Network for more resources and employment opportunities.
Welcome, from the Health and Wellness Committee!
The Health and Wellness Committee welcomes you to another school year at Innis College! Health and wellness promotes and runs all sorts of activities that help keep you physically and mentally well, and emotionally and spiritually well. Past events include Zumba, Wen-do, Yoga, Nutrition, Healthy Recipes, Meditation, and More! This year’s Health and Wellness Chair is Susan! Come meet Susan on Clubs Day to sign up for the Committee and stay tuned for our first event in September!
See what’s happening on the Innis Health & Wellness page.
Interested in joining the athletic community here at Innis? A great place to start would be with joining the Intramurals. We have teams for Basketball, Hockey, Water Polo, Soccer, Volleyball and even Ultimate Frisbee! It’s free to join and so much fun.
Email us at [email protected] if you want to play!
Want to work out or find a fitness class? Innis is also located between the UofT Athletics Centre and the new Goldring Centre.
Health & Wellness
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Explore Arts, Culture & Diversity!
The Innis Arts, Culture and Diversity Committee is committed to building a tight-knit, diverse community within the college where one can celebrate the artistic and cultural nature of Toronto and learn about the diverse people that live at U of T and in our surrounding communities. We participate in several festivals, visit local neighbourhoods, and promote Diversity on campus and at Innis! Get to know us at Clubs Day, and join our committee!
Links to Innis and UofT events:
Arts & Culture events Spirituality & Diversity website Innis Pride Alliance (inPRIDE) Facebook group University of Toronto and LGBQT community resources
Arts, Culture & Diversity WELCOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!
The International Committee is comprised of the Innis International Programming Don, Graham, and two International Ambassadors, Karen and Lanxin. Together they are here to aid in the smooth transition of international students to Innis, AND to provide cross-cultural programing to all Innis students, international and domestic! This year we are excited to bring to you our “Canadian Conversations” series. Come meet us at Clubs Day during Orientation, join our committee and come to our informational and social events starting in September!
A message from Graham, your International Programming Don:
Welcome to Innis, home to some of the nicest folks in Toronto! I’m your International Don this year. I’m from Saskatchewan, which though still in Canada, is regarded by some Torontonians as a foreign country (mainly because I play up the differences, which I can do because no one’s been there!). My major is history, with minors in drama and creative writing (which baffles my friends in economics). In my spare time, I like to write, play jazz, and read as much as possible. You can pretty much always find me around the building (Innis Residence), doing something. When I’m not living the Don life, I’m running Innis Jamz, working with the History Students’ Association, or studying frantically. Come talk to me about transitioning to the city, university life, and old books and music.
Arts, Culture & Diversity
International Students
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New International Students! Or, if you are new to U of T and Toronto!
Here are some helpful resources that will assist you in your transition to University of Toronto and to Canada.
• Centre for International Experience (CIE) where you can find English Communication Program, Immigration Advising, Global Lounge, mentorship programming, intercultural programs, and so much more!
• International Transition Advisor who comes to Innis College on Tuesdays between 2:00pm to 7:00 pm • Check-out the CIE’s Pre-arrival Guide and Check-list • CIE’s International Student Orientation sessions that you can select to fit into your schedule • Information about the City of Toronto’s Airport Welcome Booth
Communication Café
Meet with others to develop language skills!
Our activities focus on helping students whose first language is not English to feel confident expressing their ideas orally. Vocabulary expansion and development of critical thinking are emphasized.
Past topics include:
• world painting and photography
• Canadian literature, history and politics
• persuasive presentations, interviews, and debates
• science and business ethics
• vocabulary games and dramatic role-play
Communication Cafés are open to students from any College, but our café locations can be found at University College, Trinity College, Woodsworth College, and New College.
Please click here for the full schedule. More information about our program can be found here.
Monday, September 14th — Monday, October 19th
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Meet your International Transition Advisor, Asim Ashraf!
Hello et bonjour! My name is Asim. I am an embedded advisor at Innis College. The word “embedded” means I come from the Division of Student Life, which provides programs and services related to your outside-the-classroom experiences. From my work at CIE, I advise both international students with transition into U of T, and domestic students interested in going on exchange to study abroad!
I host office hours at Innis College from September to May on Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 7:00pm every week. I talk to students to:
• Clarify and direct on CIC immigration info: work or study permits • Refer to university services specific to your achieving your goals • Advise students through homesickness, relationships, self-confidence, among
other topics • Inform on study abroad or international exchange opportunities • Find ways to engage in cultural experiences, events or activities on campus to
make friends • Anything about U of T or Toronto that you want to explore or are curious about
I like hearing about your U of T experience, so be sure to come say hi! You can call me or send me a text message at 416-579-8310. Or, I welcome you to book appointments for confidential and private meetings with me at Innis College or at CIE via email at [email protected]. I look forward to meeting you.
Join iConnect and connect with a mentor to gain support before you arrive!
Apply for the iConnect program and get matched with a peer mentor who will communicate with you before you arrive to answer your questions, and make sure you are ready for September. During the year, meet new iConnect friends, attend workshops and social events, and enhance your inter-cultural learning. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis! For more information and to apply to be a mentee, visit the iConnect web page.
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Living at the Innis Residence this Fall?
Check out the Residence Website for important information on What To Bring and Move-In Day information! You’ll also get an e-mail from us during the first week of September telling you who your suitemates will be and what room you will be in.
It is ESSENTIAL to stay connected to what’s going on by joining the Residence Facebook group!
Questions? E-mail Paul Day at [email protected] or call the residence Front Desk at +1-416-978-2512.
ENGINEERS LIVING AT INNIS RESIDENCE
Are you an Engineering Student living at Innis College Residence this year? Alex Lam is your Engineering Ambassador, connecting the Office of Student Life at Innis to the Engineering Faculty. Come on out to Clubs Day, and help him plan the Eng@Innis events for 2015-16!
Student Life Survey: LAST CHANCE to Tell Us What YOU Want!
During the summer we’ve been planning all our workshops and information sessions for the coming year, and now need to hear from YOU!
We want to know about the type of programming workshops, seminars, and events you would like to see offered in the year ahead. This should only take a few minutes of your time. All your answers are confidential – and this is a great opportunity for you to let us know what your interests are for the coming year! We sent this survey to you back in July, but if you haven’t done this yet, please take a few moments to take our Student Life Survey.
This should only take a few minutes of your time. All your answers are confidential and when you complete the survey, you’ll be given a chance to WIN one of four $50 Gift Certificates to shop at the Eaton Centre!
The survey closes this Monday, August 17th.
Residence
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The Innis Registrar’s Office is your first point of contact for questions about your academic experience. We offer information and advice on academic, personal and financial matters in an atmosphere of confidentiality and comfort. Even if you’re not sure where to go with an issue, consider us a reliable first stop. Whether by phone, email or one-to-one, we help you connect to answers, reflect on options, project solutions, and create opportunities to excel. Our contact information is here.
There’s other great resources online, with timely (and lively) posts on current issues and questions – check these out as they cover a whole wide range of topics both academic and non-academic:
FAStanswers: answers.artsci.utoronto.ca/ Askastudent: askastudent.utoronto.ca
INNIS COMMUTER STUDENTS
Over 75% of the students at the University of Toronto make the commute to campus each day, and we’re here to help! We can provide information and resources to assist you in managing your time, money and energy as you make the trip downtown.
Commuter students are vital to the programs and services that we offer through the Office of Student Life and the Innis College Student Society, in which we strongly encourage our Innis students to participate. At Innis, we strive to make our spaces as commuter-friendly as possible.
Got a bike and want to lock it up while you’re on campus? Register it at the Front Desk of the Innis Residence to access the secure underground bike cage at 111 St. George St.
The ICSS also offers various “Commuter Breakfasts & Lunches” throughout the year, along with monthly TTC Metropass draws. Make sure you read the Student Life newsletter to find out when they’re happening, along with all the other social events they have planned for our commuting students.
Join the INNIS COMMUTERS Facebook Group!
This is a place for your fellow Innis Commuters to discuss any concerns, be updated about the latest Innis events and to meet more commuters!
Registrar
Commuter Students
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INNIS FOOD
UofT has more than 30 locations for meals on campus!
To learn more about places to eat, check out UeaT.
With over 40 cafeterias and dining halls, UeaT provides a wide selection of healthy and affordable meals for you. Don’t forget to check out this handy map of locations to eat on campus as your quick reference guide!
Guess what? The Innis Café, located at the College (2 Sussex Avenue) takes Flex dollars! Between their sandwiches and freshly made juices, plus their extensive salad bar, the Innis Café is the perfect place to eat at Innis!
Food Service on Campus
Food service locations on campus can be browsed through an Interactive Map.
Additionally, meals are available from various restaurants around campus, and food trucks parked on St George Street.
Welcome to the Innis Café!
Located in the Innis College building, the Innis Café is a fantastic place to eat!
The Café’s specialties include freshly squeezed juices, sandwiches and an amazing salad bar.
The Café is open in the mornings and afternoons. Check out the amazing secret rooftop lounge located right above the Café!
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Joine the Innis College Choir!
Looking for a musical outlet? Want to make some cool new friends? Join the Innis College Choir!
Rehearsals run on Tuesday evenings and you can email [email protected] for more information, or to sign up!
Muslim Students’ Association Frosh Week:
MSA Frosh Week was created to address a need of the U of T Muslim student community: the need for a safe space during orientation week, with events that Muslim students feel comfortable partaking in. As such, we bring you masha'Allah frosh a week of social, informative, and spiritual programming aimed at introducing new students to the community at the University of Toronto!
masha'Allah frosh is open to new students of all years, and through this week we hope to provide a a wide variety of diverse events that appeal to all. Check the U of T MSA website uoftmsa.com/frosh/ for more details.
For questions/inquiries, please mail [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you!
Get Involved!
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Work on-campus
Working on-campus throughout the school year, or over the summer, can be a great way to explore different careers, build skills that you enjoy using, make some extra money and get experience that will impress employers! As with any job search, to find a job on-campus it’s important to know what kinds of skills you would like to develop as well as what kind of job you are looking for. The trick is finding one that is in line with your interests.
Work-study positions
Have you ever considered working at Hart House, Student Life, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education or a Registrar’s office? These are just a few of the places to consider when searching. Work-study positions are for graduate and undergraduate students (domestic or international). Positions are available in the Fall/Winter Term (September-February) and the Spring/Summer Term (May-August). Many positions are CCR eligible!
GO HERE FOR MORE ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES!
The INNIS Café is Hiring for the Fall!
Innis College is looking for two Innis students to work part-time in our amazing Innis Café for the coming year. Resumés (with your available hours for the fall) can be dropped off in person to Ali Shahidi no later than Tuesday, September 1ST . Training will be over a few days in the first week of September with shifts beginning on September 7th.
Deadline: Tuesday, September 1st
Employment
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Athletic and Varsity Blues
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education has hundreds of jobs open to all U of T students. Why not enjoy a job that is fun and exciting! With casual part-time and Work-Study positions varying from lifeguards - office assistants - researchers- intramural and intercollegiate events staff - fitness instructors - referees and more, there is definitely a part-time job that will suit your own educational and personal goals. All available positions can be viewed at: http://physical.utoronto.ca/StudentJobs/Job_Listing.aspx
As well, the Varsity Blues Athletics is one of the largest student employers on campus, and have a wide array of part-time casual positions that can be found here:
http://varsityblues.ca/sports/2008/10/8/GEN_1008081349.aspx
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STAY CONNECTED!
WANT TO UNSUBSCRIBE? The Innis Office of Student Life sends this bi-weekly newsletter through email so you are informed about both Innis and UofT activities and opportunities that may enrich your student experience.
If you no longer want to receive these newsletters, you can unsubscribe by replying to the email with your name, email address, UofT student number, and the word “Unsubscribe”, and we will remove you from our mailing list.
Free Screenings at Town Hall Film Festivals are happening throughout the year - be sure to check the Town Hall schedule often!
Got Questions? Check out the Registrar’s website for academic / financial / personal support!
Student Metropass Be sure to get a discount Post-Secondary student metropass this month with your TTC student ID!
Check out our Student Facebook Pages!
Innis Office of Student Life Innis Residence & IRC ICSS