INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
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February 27, 2013 Queer Spirits Film Festival – Town Hall NEWS
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Tax Receipts for Tuition
Meet Catherine Friedman, Innis College Student
T2202A forms are tuition tax receipts issued to all students who paid tuition for courses in the previous calendar year. These show the amount of tuition that can be deducted for income tax purposes as well as the number of months eligible for the education deduction. T2202A forms for 2012 are available on ROSI. Click "tax forms" on the main menu to retrieve yours.
and Innis Review Arts Director! Hey Innis! I'm Catherine Friedman and I'm a third year student specializing in cell and molecular biology and minoring in European history. I like to spend most of my free time working, volunteering, and getting involved at U of T. For the second year now, I have the pleasure of being the Executive Arts Director of the Innis Review, where I work with my team to design the layout and choose great art and photography by Innis students to be featured in the publication. This year's review is looking great so far and will be coming out in early April! Look out for free copies at the front desk and check out www.innisreview.tumblr.com to see last year's publication!
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Recap CIE Open for New Chinese (Lunar) New Year International Check out these new photos taken at Students Innis Residence’s Annual Chinese (Lunar) New Year! There was a great turn out of faculty, staff, and students at both Chinese (Lunar) New Year events. The scene was set with colorful decorations. Guests filled their plates with the massive amounts of delicious food! Not a single person left unhappy. It was a great event showcasing the diversity and inclusion of the Innis community. For more photos, check out the Innis tumblr page!
Leadership CIE Open for New International Students
SAVE THE DATE! In2U Leadership Series SATURDAY, APRIL 6
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IN2U Leadership Series will be returning with a focus on transitioning to leadership. Mark your calendars for this very important date, it just may help you transition into being a leader next year. Stay tuned for more information! For more leadership events at Innis, bookmark the Student Life Leadership webpage!
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Community Outreach CIE Open for New International Students
Blood Drive TH
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 Blood Services, 67 College Street Sign up Shuttles for Transportation from Innis Residence, 111 St. George
It’s in us to give. Innis will be hosting their second blood drive of the school term. Transportation is provided to and from the clinic at 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Sign up is available at the front desk of the Innis Residence or by emailing outreach@innisicss.com. Questions? Contact Roxanne Wright at roxanneb.wright@utoronto.ca.
Arts & Culture CIE Open for New International Students
Film Festival Submissions Deadline FRIDAY, MARCH 15
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The Festival is accepting short videos of any length, genre and topic. Film/video installation art is also welcome. Every entry will be reviewed, but priority will be given to submissions from University of Toronto students, staff, alumni and members of Hart House. For more information visit http://harthouse.ca/events/11th-annual-u-of-t-film-festival/ or contact uoftfilmfest@harthouse.ca
91st Annual Exhibition of Photography Deadline MONDAY, MARCH 11
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The Hart House Camera Club is accepting submissions for the 91st Annual Exhibition of Photography. Submissions are open to all University of Toronto students and Hart House members. For details and submission forms visit the Camera Club website at http://www.harthousecameraclub.com/index.php/exhibition.
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Health & Wellness Body-Image and Self-Esteem Conference TH
THURSDAY, MAY 9 – FRIDAY, MAY 10 Early Bird: $295 Regular: $325 Registration is now open!
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This is the National Eating Disorder Information Centre’s fourth bi-annual Body-Image and Self-Esteem Conference. This conference is a unique opportunity in Canada to learn more about current research, evidence-based practices and innovative outreach in a multi-disciplinary, action-oriented environment. For more information and registration, visit http://conference.nedic.ca/.
Healthy Living Workshop TH
THURSDAY, MARCH 7 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George Street Are you interested in living healthy? Would you like healthy eating tips or wellness tips?
Skills for Success
You will learn how to create an effective gym workout routine, make smoothies and healthy cookies. You will also receive tips and assistance from fitness specialist John Tan.
Backpack to Briefcase TH
TUESDAY, MARCH 19 8:00 PM JH 100, Jackson Humanities Building, 170 St. George Street Register for Free! What are the three things successful alumni wish they’d known when they graduated? Join the Departments of Cinema Studies/English/History/Political Science for an evening of networking and inspiration. Meet alumni with your academic background who are working in fascinating roles and hear their thoughts on what got them there. Each alumni guest will share their Three Things and answer some questions, following which light snacks and refreshments will be served and you will have the opportunity to network and mingle. Best of all its FREE! Register to attend, www.alumni.utoronto.ca/backpack.
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Skills for Success CIE Open for New International Students
Events and Workshops at the Academic Success Centre
The Academic Success Centre has some exciting things happening this term including the return of our workshop series and the introduction of study sessions for three 1st year courses. Procrastination February 27, 2013
4:00PM—5:30PM
Project Management March 1, 2013 2:00PM—4:00PM
To sign-up, visit www.asc.utoronto.ca.
Time Management March 6, 2013 4:00PM—5:30PM Exam Preparation March 13, 2013 2:00PM—4:00PM
Study Sessions ST
Beginning the week of January 21 until Final Exams Academic Success Centre, 214 College Street New Study Sessions offer a supportive space for students to study together and share strategies for success in these challenging first-year courses, guided by the wisdom of an upper year student who has successfully completed the course! For more information, visit: http://www.asc.utoronto.ca/Study-Sessions.htm
ICSS CIE Open for New International Students
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Airship 37, Distillery District, 37 Parliament Street Dress to Impress! If you’ve already purchased tickets to this year’s ICSS formal, here are some important details to remember: doors open at 8:00 PM where you will go down the rabbit hole into an evening filled with cocktails, entertainment, a live band, and delicious appetizers, as well as unique activities like croquet! You will have lots of opportunities to win fun prizes. All ages are welcome, but there is a wristband policy in effect for those who are 19+! Buses will be leaving Innis Residence, 111 St. George Street, at 7:45 PM and 8:00 PM and returning to the residence at 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM. Join the Facebook group for up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/events/417092298377994/
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ICSS CIE Open for New International Students
Save the Date: Athletics Banquet! FRIDAY, MARCH 22
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The Innis College Student Society is hosting an Athletics Banquet for all those who participated in intra-mural sports at Innis. The banquet is open for athletes, coaches and fans! Dinner and drinks will be served for a nominal fee. There will also be awards given out to our most accomplished athletes and teams. Keep your eyes peeled for ticket sales and additional information. For immediate inquiries, email athletics@innisicss.com.
Residence IRC Elections Voting THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 ND MARCH 2 Residence Lobby 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Residents should come out and vote for their preferred candidates in the Residence Lobby. The IRC executive nominees up for election are:
President: Lamorna Dudding, Jonathon Lorraine, Farzad Hemmati Vice President: Mojan Naisani, Alex Huntress-Reeve Social Convenor: Shikha Kuthiala, Yagnesh Ladumor Treasurer: Abhijit Kambalapally, Azeem Afzal, Jerry Mathew, Aly Mohamed Secretary: Sarah Markarian, Nicole Thompson
Niagara Falls Trip SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM $5
IRC is taking the residents to Niagara Falls. For only $5, residents can visit Niagara Falls to enjoy one of the world’s seven wonders. Email mojan.naisanisamani@mail.utoronto.ca for more information on ticket sales!
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Registrar CIE Open for New International Students
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MARCH 10 – Last day to drop S Section courses from Academic record TH MARCH 29 – Good Friday: University closed Exam Schedule for April 2013 is up Check out the exam schedule at http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/exams/apr13.
New Fast Answers Video: The 12.0 Course Rule for Subject POSts Confused about the Subject POSt system at U of T? Check out the home page of the Faculty’s “Fast Answers” webpage for a new, quick, and helpful video introducing the idea of “Multiple Subject POSts and Exceptions”, http://answers.artsci.utoronto.ca/.
Financial Aid Counseling Financially stressed? In the busy weeks of the Winter Session sometimes difficult financial difficulties become clear – and cause a lot of worry and frustration. Remember that Thomas MacKay at the Innis Registrar’s Office can meet with students to discuss budgeting, OSAP, or anything related to financial worries whether now or looking ahead. And sometimes students are able to apply for emergency financial aid. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 416-978-2513, email registrar.innis@utoronto.ca, or drop by in case you want to make an appointment or ask some questions.
International Students 2013 Tax Sessions at CIE TH
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 – THURSDAY, MARCH 28 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Main Floor, Cumberland House 33 St. George Street
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The Centre for International Experience will be running individual (one on one) help sessions st st for 1 year students/1 time international filers on 2012 returns only. These sessions will assist any new international students in completing their 2012 personal income taxes. Service will be provided on a first come first served basis, no appointments will be issued. For more information, visit HERE!
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Campus Events CIE Open for New International Students
Dance Dance Hart House: Fitness For Food RD
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Great Hall, Hart House $15 Students/$25 Non-Students/ Group Rates for 6+ Available
Support the UTSU Food and Clothing Bank with a fun day of dance classes and much more! There will be dancing, prizes (Raptors Game Tickets and Victoria Secret gift cards), free shiatsu massages, craft activities, snacks and refreshments. For more information and to sign up, visit http://harthouse.ca/events/dance-dance-hart-house/.
Join a Hart House Committee! Deadline THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Applications now available!
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Hart house is looking for U of T students to join one of 11 student-led committees. Plan a concert series in the Arbor Room, host a dialogue on sustainable economics with leading figures like David Miller, help the Theatre select its next season, develop events which promote wellness...you can even plant potatoes at Hart House Farm! For more information, visit http://harthouse.ca/ccapplications/
Urban Studies: We Heart Walking TH
THURSDAY, MARCH 11 6:00 PM South Dining Room, Hart House
The Urban Studies Student Union is proud to present their spring seminar: We Heart Walking. This seminar will feature urban design expert and best-selling author Ken Greenberg, who will speak on the value of the pedestrian realm. A second speaker is yet to be confirmed. After the speakers present, the floor will be open for a round-table discussion with questions and comments on walking. For more information, visit http://www.urssu.wordpress.com/we-heart-walking/.
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Campus Events Innis needs you for a FOCUS GROUP! THURSDAY, MARCH 14 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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We’re interested in what you have to say regarding the issues of co-curricular student engagement, creating a supportive campus environment, and general satisfaction with your overall student experience at the University of Toronto. Focus groups will be taking place across the campus throughout March. The INNIS Focus Group is scheduled for THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. Students who participate in a focus group are provided refreshments and given a $20 gift certificate to the University of Toronto Bookstore or a $20 UeaT Mealplan card. You do not need any specific knowledge or experience in order to participate. Your participation is completely voluntary, though we hope you will respond by emailing the Dean of Students at Innis: tim.worgan@utoronto.ca. Space is limited, so please register your interest as soon as possible!
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Free Screenings at Town Hall Film Festivals are happening throughout the year, be sure to check the Town Hall schedule often!
Events Calendar Check out the Innis Events Calendar for the latest in Student Life activities!
Student Metropass Be sure to get a discount PostSecondary student metropass this month with your TTC student ID.