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March 23, 2023: Black Student Support Review changes Student Life for the better

Events

Casual Game Night for 1st and 2nd year students (Black Student Orientation – New College)
Sunday, September 3, time TBD
Hart House Arbors Room

BIPOC Resource Fair ((Black Student Orientation – New College)
Monday, September 4, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
New College Quad

Part 1 – Alumni Panel (New College and Black Student Association)
Monday, September 4, 4:30 p.m.
New College William Doo Auditorium (tentative)

Part 2 Alumni Networking and Q+A (New College and Black Student Association)
Tuesday, September 5, 4:30 p.m.
New College William Doo Auditorium

Field Day (Out Door Games) (New College and BIPOC Varsity Association)
Tuesday, September 5, 12 – 2 p.m.
UC Quad ( Tentative)

Black Hair Expo (Hosted by Student Engagement, New College, Textur’d and Hart House)
Wednesday, September 6, 12 – 4 p.m.
Clark Reading Room, University College
Being able to maintain our hair not only is a form of self-care, but it is also Is radical and political. This space is created to celebrate black hair in all its forms. Students will be able to purchase hair products to maintain hair and scalp health, they’ll also be able to watch live hair demos and receive a braid up or hair cut.
Register for the Black Hair Expo.

RC Black Student Welcome with Black Rotman Commerce (BRC)
Thursday, September 7, 3 – 5 p.m.
Student Commons, West Lounge
Join us at Black Rotman Commerce for an exciting orientation event where BRC takes you through frequently asked questions, their best advice and fun games. This opportunity will allow you to ease into community life at Rotman Commerce. Chat with upper-year students and learn about how to navigate through university life and studies. In addition, there will be plenty of activities, pizza, donuts and refreshments. Come enjoy it with us! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the new academic year.

Culture Fest (New College and BIPOC Varsity Association)
Wednesday, September 7, 5 – 7 p.m.
Location TBD

Formal (New College and BIPOC Varsity Association)
Thursday, September 8, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Clark Reading Room
Price $15 per ticket

WISA FROSH picnic
Saturday, September 9, 2 p.m.
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Get ready to soak up some sun and feel the vibes at the hottest FROSH event of the year! WISA is throwing a picnic at the park, and you don’t want to miss out. Bring your crew, your blankets, and let’s lime together. We’ve got games galore to keep you entertained, from tug-of-war to dominoes. And indulge in some delectable Caribbean snacks, provided by the club! Whether you are a long-time member or new to the scene, we welcome everyone with open arms— you’ll make friends faster than a soca beat drop. This is the jump-off to an unforgettable university journey, West Indian style!

KPE Black Student Orientation
Monday, September 11, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
BN302, 320 Huron Street, Clara Benson Building
Black Students at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education are invited to the Faculty's Black Student Orientation. Join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow incoming students, current students and faculty who share a similar identity!

Black Queer and Trans Social
Thursday, September 21, 12 – 2 p.m.
Join SGDO and Student Engagement during Queer Orientation for a space made just for you! Come eat, laugh and chat amongst people who just get it! Please register to attend the Black 2SLGBTQ+ Student Space. Location will be shared with those who register. Registration information is kept confidential. If you have concerns or questions about registration, please contact sgdo@utoronto.ca or modele.kuforiji@utoronto.ca.

African International Support Group
Fridays, 5 – 6:30 p.m. (Bi-weekly, begins October 6, 2023)
This support group is a space for International identifying and newcomer African students to connect with peers, share challenges and triumphs and foster social support while building a sense of community. Sessions will take place bi-weekly on Fridays from 5 – 6:30 p.m. EST. Sessions will include themed discussions, resource sharing and lots of fun through networking and icebreaker activities! This support group will include sessions for graduate and undergraduate students.
Complete the registration form.
Learn more and register on CLNx.

African Black Caribbean Student Engagement programming and support provides connections to academic, career, wellness, and many other services to foster a sense of belonging and community.

Find Black student groups and clubs on the St George Campus.

Learn about the Black Student Engagement Fund (BSE Fund).

Are you looking to speak with a counsellor that has a similar lived experience? Health & Wellness has a new Black counsellor that is available. Learn more about how to book an appointment at Health & Wellness and request a referral with Change Kwesele, PhD, RSW.

Find scholarships and bursaries for Black students by college and/or faculty.

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