CONNECT CONNECT DearReader,
Astheshortestmonthoftheyear,Februaryreminds ustomakethemostofeverymoment.Whetherit's embracing the spirit of connection during Valentine's Day, finding inspiration in Black History Month, or enjoying the fresh start of a new semester,there'ssomethingspecialaboutthistime ofyear.
This month, we’re focusing on fostering community and supporting each other in our academic and personal goals. From cozy events to help beat the winter blues to study tips that keep you ahead of thegame,we’vegotyoucovered. . Here’stoawarmandwonderfulFebruary!
Bestwishes,
Carolina Arizmendi Senior Community Assistant
carizmendi@studenthousing.com
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ROOMMATE ROOMMATE BondingActivities BondingActivities Livingwithroommatescanbeoneofthemost memorablepartsofstudentlife,butbuildingastrong bondtakeseffortandalittlecreativity.Winterdoesn’t havetobedullorisolatingwhenyouhaveroommatesto shareitwith.Thiswinter,whynotmakethemostofcozy nightsinandstrengthenyourroommaterelationships?
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Theconnectionsyoumake todaycouldleadtoincredible opportunitiesinthefuture.So takeadeepbreath,put yourselfoutthere,andstart networking!
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BlackhistoryinCanada BlackCanadiansandtheircommunities havebeenapartofshapingCanada’s heritageandidentitysincethearrivalof MathieuDaCosta,anavigator,and interpreter,whosepresenceinCanada datesbacktotheearly1600s.
TheroleofBlackpeopleandtheir communitiesinCanadahaslargely beenignoredasakeypartofCanada’s history.
FewpeopleinCanadaareawareofthe factthatAfricanpeoplewereonce enslavedintheterritorythatisnow knownasCanada,orofhowthosewho foughtenslavementhelpedtolaythe foundationofCanada’sdiverseand inclusivesociety.
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ACK ACK TORY TORY ONTH ONTH RecognizingBlackHistory MonthinCanada In1978,theOntarioBlackHistorySociety (OBHS)wasestablished.Itsfounders, includingDr.DanielG.HillandWilsonO. Brooks,presentedapetitiontotheCity ofTorontotohaveFebruaryformally proclaimedasBlackHistoryMonth.In 1979,thefirst-everCanadian proclamationwasissuedbyToronto.
InFebruary2008,SenatorDonaldOliver, thefirstBlackmanappointedtothe Senate,introducedtheMotionto RecognizeContributionsofBlack CanadiansandFebruaryasBlack HistoryMonth.Itreceivedunanimous approvalandwasadoptedonMarch4, 2008.Theadoptionofthismotion completedCanada’sparliamentary positiononBlackHistoryMonth.
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