The Mike is here to provide a recap of some of the recent events held on campus, along with a preview of the USMC formal: Cirque de SMC.
She holds over 14 years of professional expertise within director level postings including the Associated Press — which makes her ideal for USMC’s vision.
Saying Goodbye to Powerful Post-Surgery Painkillers
The lab is led by former Ontario Chief Scientist Molly Shoichet, at U of T. AmacaThera has developed this new technology using a medium that has only grazed the surface of the medical field: hydrogel.
The theme of this year’s colloquium, “City and Wilderness: Opportunities, Tensions, Responsibilities” provided a unique opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to present and engage with academic papers from a variety of disciplines.
Not only will OSAP be implementing changes to its grant and loan system due to this, but the Ontario government will also plan on eliminating free tuition for low-income students.
Ontario Government Announces Cut to Tuition Fees
The 10% decrease in tuition fees will be applied only to those domestic students attending publicly funded post-secondary schools. International students are excluded from these cuts.
Events to Look Forward to at USMC
Accordingly, this SMCSU initiative aims to build community while helping erase the stigma surrounding mental illness. There will be hot chocolate, blue pancakes, fruit, treats, activities, and self-care tips.
USMC Considers a New Smoke-Free Policy
The Mike reached out to President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) David Sylvester to outline USMC’s stance in regards to the new policy, and how students will be affected by the college’s ultimate decision.
Students Show Disapproval of Provincial Government
After the announcement on Thursday, January 17, students and groups representing the interests of students congregated at Queen’s Park on Friday, January 18, to show their disapproval for the changes that the provincial government had made.
USMC Adopts Longstanding U of T Freedom of Speech Policy
In August 2018, Ontario Premier Doug Ford directed all publicly assisted post-secondary institutions to adopt freedom of speech policies or risk facing funding cuts. This directive was a campaign promise that followed a number of prominent, highly politicized protests against controversial guest speakers at Ontario universities this past year.
SMC Hosts Third Annual Medieval Studies Undergraduate Conference
Students across all three U of T campuses have an opportunity to present their academic papers within the broader theme of Medieval Studies.
USMC Annual Christmas Toy Drive
For those looking to get involved in this event, they can still do so during the week of December 11–15 to help organize donations. Students can drop in at the Campus Ministry Office (Brennan Hall, room 168) between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. all throughout the week to help sort through donations and prepare them for delivery.
Life on the Line
Twentytwenty Arts aims to raise visibility and funds for charitable organizations through the production of innovative art.
CUPE 3902 Ratifies Agreement with USMC
CUPE 3902, Unit 4 in particular represents those employed at USMC. Membership includes Teaching Assistance, Student and Postdoctoral Course Instructors, and Sessional Lecturers among a slew of other important roles within the university community.
Alberta MP Files Lawsuit Against University of Alberta Student Journalism Society
In November, a lawsuit was brought against The Gateway — the University of Alberta’s Student Journalism Society — by federal Member of Parliament Kerry Diotte. Diotte alleges that The Gateway is responsible for a string of defamatory comments against him via a series of articles published over the past month.
NYT and U of T Discuss Contemporary Literature in Book Review Panel
In its fifth collaboration with the University of Toronto (U of T), The New York Times hosted “The Art of Book Reviewing” on November 30 at the Isabel Bader Theatre, where literary powerhouses from U of T and The Times alike met to discuss the various considerations involved in crafting book reviews for The Times especially, but for newspapers in general as well.
A Summary Of U of T’s Mental Health Services
“With exams and semester deadlines looming on the not-so-distant horizon, it seems appropriate to provide the following brief summary and exposition of the mental health services provided by the University of Toronto (U of T) St. George Campus.”
U of T To Ban All Forms Of Smoking Beginning January, 2019
“The University of Toronto (U of T) announced its plans to ban smoking at all three campuses as of January 2019. The policy applies to smoking tobacco, cannabis, and the use of e-cigarettes.”
USMC Student Improvement Fund
“The main goal of this Student Improvement Fund is making physical and material changes on the USMC campus for the benefit of students. As such, this fund has both directly and indirectly been of constant use to students in their everyday life on campus. The fund has been, as of the 2018-19 academic year, an initiative associated with the St. Michael’s College Student Union (SMCSU).”
Everything You Need To Know From The 2018 UTSU AGM
“The AGM is the UTSU’s largest meeting of the year, and serves as a chance for members — which includes all full-time undergraduate students at the St. George and Mississauga campuses, as well as students enrolled in the professional faculties, the Transitional Year Program, the Professional Experience Year Co-op, and the Toronto School of Theology — to ask questions and voice their concerns to the UTSU executives.”