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26. Student Resource Guide
from The Ontarion - 191.1
by The Ontarion
STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE
GUELPH BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION
uoguelph.campuslabs.ca/engage/ organization/gbsa munford@uoguelph.ca @guelphblackstudents @gbsa__ The GBSA — formerly known as the C.J. Munford Centre — is a resource centre for diverse and minority students at the U of G. The GBSA is a volunteer-driven organization for under-represented students, but is open to all campus and community members who are interested in learning about issues related to students of colour. Additional information is found on the GBSA’s Microsoft Teams virtual office.
GUELPH RESOURCE CENTRE FOR GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND DIVERSITY
GRCGED is a student-funded, collectively-run resource centre for people of all or no genders. They advocate anti-oppression issues within a feminist framework, recognizing that issues of gendered oppression consist of struggles against all systems of domination.
THE LIBRARY AND LEARNING COMMONS
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Note: As of August 2021, the library building is open only to current U of G students, faculty, and staff due to COVID-19. Some services are still being provided online at this time. Check the website for updates.
The Learning Commons is based on a partnership model designed to support and enhance undergraduate and graduate student learning, writing, research, numeracy, and technology at the U of G. OUTLINE
Note: As of August 2021, the majority of OUTline’s programs and services are running online.
OUTline provides confidential and anonymous peer support and information on services relating to sexual orientation and gender diversity to all in the University of Guelph and surrounding community, especially those in the early stages of the coming out experience and those most at risk. Services include OUTline ONline, community events, CampOUT, Ask OUTline, and workshops. OFF-CAMPUS LIVING
gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/organization/OCL ocl@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 x 56276 & & @UofGStudentExp
Note: As of August 2021, OCL is currently operating virtually. Check the website for updates on when in-person services will resume.
OCL works closely with students, residents, City staff, landlords, and city councillors to help facilitate communication and to ease the way for students who live in Guelph. They also provide a range of programs and services to support students in making the transition to off-campus living, in navigating new relationships with landlords, housemates and neighbours, and — through the Information Desk — finding their way on campus and in the local community.
OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL AFFAIRS
uoguelph.ca/studentexperience 519-824-4120 x 52214 @OIAstudents & & @UofGStudentExp The OIA serves the campus community by fostering an environment of cultural competency and diversity. At the intersection of academic and co-curricular learning the OIA offers intentionally designed programming and services that foster leadership and community development within intercultural, international, and multi-faith contexts.
uoguelph.ca/diversity-human-rights/ dhrinfo@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 x 53000 & @GuelphDHR The role of the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is to help maintain an environment within which all persons, regardless of their personal characteristics, feel that they are treated with dignity and respect. The DHR’s staff, together with a large number of interested University community members, work toward meeting the U of G’s standard of protecting human rights. gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/organization/ outline outline@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 x 52214 @UoGOUTline & & @UofGStudentExp
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION AND CAREER SERVICES
Note: As of August 2021, Career Advisors are available for appointments through an online delivery option.
CECS provides students and alumni guidance through programs and services to help them achieve their career potential. CECS offers assistance at all stages of the job search process from building the perfect resume and performing a stellar interview, to accepting job offers. Face-to-face job fairs have been moved to virtual offerings.
STUDENT HOUSING SERVICES
Note: Beginning in September 2021, students living in residence must be vaccinated and follow COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Check the website for updates.
Student Housing Services provides residence space and services for over 5,000 students as well as two accommodation locations for students with families. Student Housing aims to promote students’ personal and academic success by providing communities staffed by teams who respond to student needs.
INDIGENOUS STUDENT CENTRE
uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/isc arc.desk@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 x 58074 @studenthousingservices & & @UofGStudentExp The ISC works to increase the representation and success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures and heritage within the campus community. It offers support for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students through advising and counselling, as well as a range of activities and events open to the campus community. lib.uoguelph.ca library@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 x 53617 @McLaughlinLibrary @uglibrary
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
MULTI-FAITH RESOURCE TEAM
uoguelph.ca/studentexperience/MFRT faith@uoguelph.ca The Multi-Faith Resource Team (MFRT) is comprised of communities from a number of different faiths, all working together to meet the religious and spiritual needs of the University community. The MFRT is committed to promoting friendliness, religious understanding, harmony in diversity, and spiritual growth on campus.
