Do you remember? What’s goin’ on in September?
Vaishu Koduri, Vice President, SMCSU
Back to school season is upon us, and as usual, St. Mike’s has got you covered with several events and opportunities to join our community! Whether you’re new to SMC, or a seasoned student, we’ve got something for you.
To start off, the best way to get involved in campus is through clubs, so head to SMCSU’s clubs fair on September 6th from 2-5pm at Elmsley Place to find where you best fit! Several SMC clubs will be in attendance along with free ice cream for participants.
But the fun doesn’t stop there, later that evening will be SMC’s very first all ages Pub Night of the year happening at Duke of York as a collab between SMCSU and SMRC! Meet us at Duke of York at 8:00pm (and don’t forget your ID) for a night of singing, dancing and pub fare! Pub Nights are a great way to meet new friends and reconnect with those you met at Orientation. There will be plenty of Student Leaders there to help you make some connections.
For all our sports fans, don’t you fret! We’ve got plenty of athletics programming this September as well. On September 18th, SMCSU will be taking students to a Toronto Football Club (TFC) game to cheer on our soccer stars! If that sounds like your thing, run, don’t walk, to the @usmcsu Instagram page to purchase your tickets at an extremely discounted rate! Intramurals will also be kickstarting in September so check out our VP Athletics’ piece (add page) to learn more about how you can get involved in SMC sports.
Now what if you’d like a low-key way to learn new skills and better prepare yourself for the school year? SMC Campus Life is organizing their first “Grow Week” for the week of September 9th. It’ll be a week of fun, skill-building activities.
One of SMC’s biggest events, Michaelmas, will be happening on September 26th, hosted by SMCSU’s VP Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry. This event will be from 1-4pm, followed by a Family Dinner Night from 4:30-8:30pm.
But the fun doesn’t end there, you can check out the student life calendar on the stmikes.utoronto.ca website to find several more events occurring this September, including a mobile petting zoo arriving at SMC on the 12th, several wellness studio classes to choose from, and an acrylic paint night on the 24th!
For our commuter students, the commuter coordinators are making a come-back with SMCheese, their grilled cheese event, and a Nintendo switch tournament, with dates TBD. Check out their Instagram @smccommuter for more information.
Last, but certainly not least, be sure to check out Pair-A-Dice’s weekly board game café, happening every Friday which you can learn more about on their Instagram @pairadicebc!
But if events are not your thing, and you’re just looking for a place to chill and hang out, head to the COOP to rest, relax, and hang out with friends. While you’re there, pop your head into the SMCSU office to grab some free coffee, meet new friends, and access our pool and table tennis equipment! SMCSU, The Mike, and the Commuter Coordinators will start offering office hours in September, which is a great way to learn more about the events happening this year!
All in all, SMC has a jam-packed September waiting for you. We hope to see you there!
