March 2010 Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter: March 2010
In this edition:
1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
2) Services
3) Job Postings
4) Facebook invitation
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1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
For a full list of total votes cast please visit http://utsu.ca/section/1104
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President (1): Adam Awad
Vice-President Equity (1): Sandhu, Danielle
Vice-President External (1): Wang, Zexi
Vice-President Internal & Services (1): Adenmosun, Rolli
Vice-President University Affairs (1): Galvez, Maria
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION I
At-Large Arts & Science (2): Deonarinesingh, Anastasia; Humphrey, Paul
Innis College (1): Valelly, Jonathan
St. Michael’s College (3): Rawdat, Sal; Salman, Muriam; Trevisan, Jessica
Trinity College (1): Pinnington, Thomas
University College (2): Bhimjee, Mahwash; Gordon-Deacon, Justin
Woodsworth College (3): Chu, Robert; Hwang, Susan; Rodrigues, Carol
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION II
At-Large Professional Faculty (1): Ahmed, Rohaan
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (3): Curbelo, Mauricio; Khan, Sheema; Lund, Megan
Faculty of Physical Education & Health (1): Acquaye, Jessica
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2) Services
INCOME TAX CLINICS
Need help filing your taxes? Let us help you! U.T.S.U. conducts FREE Income Tax Clinics to help you file. Visit www.taxclinic.utsu.ca to book your appointment.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
UFILE
Don’t need help filing your taxes but don’t want to pay for it? As members of the Canadian Federation of Students, all U.T.S.U. members can use the FREE tax filing service UFile.ca. To use the free service you must visit the CFS website at www.cfs-fcee.ca to access the promotional code.
Contact: vpis@utsu.ca
TEACHING AWARDS
Nominate your teacher or professor for a U.T.S.U. Teaching Award! Deadline for nominations extended until March 31st. Download form at www.utsu.ca under Programs & Services.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
ORIENTATION
U.T.S.U. has already begun planning another rockin’ Orientation for 2010. Do you have ideas? Fill out our survey at http://bit.ly/8Y23L3. Enter your email address at the end for a chance to win great prizes!
Contact: orientation@utsu.ca
HEALTH & DENTAL OPT OUTS
There was a delay in the delivery of the cheque stock required to send refund cheques. Rest assured, your Students' Union placed the order well in advance and is doing everything we can to minimize this delay. Cheques will be processed and mailed as soon as we receive cheque stock, which is on its way to our office now. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact: health@utsu.ca
TTC METROPASS
Don’t forget to get a discounted Metropasses at U.T.S.U. during the last 5 business days of each month from 10:00am to 6:00pm. April Metropasses are on sale March 25, 26, 29, 30, 31. Price is $107 and we accept debit only.
Contact: ttc@utsu.ca
ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS
Your Students’ Union offers discounted tickets to movies and comedy clubs. Tickets can be purchased at U.T.S.U. (Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm) Cash or debit accepted.
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
SPECIAL OFFER ON WOMEN’S FITNESS CENTRE
elements, Toronto is a brand new membership-based club for women only, located at Yonge & Eglinton (a few blocks north of Eglinton subway station). Elements offers cardio and strength training equipment, group classes including yoga, meditation, pilates, indoor cycling, athletic conditioning, bellyfit, and gravityTM. Also available are personal training, holistic nutritional counselling, Naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care and acupuncture, registered massage therapy and aesthetic services.
Through your Students’ Union, elements, Toronto is offering an exclusive 4-month membership package to UofT students for only $249 – a savings of $390! U.T.S.U. also has FREE 2-week membership cards to give away if you want to try it for free. Come to U.T.SU. during regular business hours to get yours!
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
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3) Job Postings
ORIENTATION COORDINATORS (2)
Attention all students looking for an exciting summer job! U.T.S.U. is looking for 2 new super enthusiastic, organized and driven individuals to coordinate the 2010 U.T.S.U. Orientation Day. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
VICE-PRESIDENT CAMPUS LIFE (1)
U.T.S.U. is looking for a student leader with strong organizational skills to fill a one-year contract position. Applicants must be current members of U.T.S.U. (full-time undergraduate or professional faculty student during the 2009-2010 academic year). Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
STUDENTSAVER DISCOUNT SOLICITORS (5)
Studentsaver is a programme run by students, for students. Your job will be to secure student discounts at stores and businesses around campus (St. George or Mississauga). Set your own hours. Payment on a commission basis. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
U.T.S.U. FOOD & CLOTHING BANK VOLUNTEERS
We need your help! In order to run our Food & Clothing Bank we need a team of volunteers. The service is operational Fridays so you must be able to commit to working one 3-hour shift each Friday. Please send resume and covering letter to terri@utsu.ca or fax 416-978-2018.
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4) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
External Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
University Affairs Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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In this edition:
1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
2) Services
3) Job Postings
4) Facebook invitation
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1) U.T.S.U. General Election: unofficial results
For a full list of total votes cast please visit http://utsu.ca/section/1104
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President (1): Adam Awad
Vice-President Equity (1): Sandhu, Danielle
Vice-President External (1): Wang, Zexi
Vice-President Internal & Services (1): Adenmosun, Rolli
Vice-President University Affairs (1): Galvez, Maria
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION I
At-Large Arts & Science (2): Deonarinesingh, Anastasia; Humphrey, Paul
Innis College (1): Valelly, Jonathan
St. Michael’s College (3): Rawdat, Sal; Salman, Muriam; Trevisan, Jessica
Trinity College (1): Pinnington, Thomas
University College (2): Bhimjee, Mahwash; Gordon-Deacon, Justin
Woodsworth College (3): Chu, Robert; Hwang, Susan; Rodrigues, Carol
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – DIVISION II
At-Large Professional Faculty (1): Ahmed, Rohaan
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (3): Curbelo, Mauricio; Khan, Sheema; Lund, Megan
Faculty of Physical Education & Health (1): Acquaye, Jessica
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2) Services
INCOME TAX CLINICS
Need help filing your taxes? Let us help you! U.T.S.U. conducts FREE Income Tax Clinics to help you file. Visit www.taxclinic.utsu.ca to book your appointment.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
UFILE
Don’t need help filing your taxes but don’t want to pay for it? As members of the Canadian Federation of Students, all U.T.S.U. members can use the FREE tax filing service UFile.ca. To use the free service you must visit the CFS website at www.cfs-fcee.ca to access the promotional code.
Contact: vpis@utsu.ca
TEACHING AWARDS
Nominate your teacher or professor for a U.T.S.U. Teaching Award! Deadline for nominations extended until March 31st. Download form at www.utsu.ca under Programs & Services.
Contact: terri@utsu.ca
ORIENTATION
U.T.S.U. has already begun planning another rockin’ Orientation for 2010. Do you have ideas? Fill out our survey at http://bit.ly/8Y23L3. Enter your email address at the end for a chance to win great prizes!
Contact: orientation@utsu.ca
HEALTH & DENTAL OPT OUTS
There was a delay in the delivery of the cheque stock required to send refund cheques. Rest assured, your Students' Union placed the order well in advance and is doing everything we can to minimize this delay. Cheques will be processed and mailed as soon as we receive cheque stock, which is on its way to our office now. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact: health@utsu.ca
TTC METROPASS
Don’t forget to get a discounted Metropasses at U.T.S.U. during the last 5 business days of each month from 10:00am to 6:00pm. April Metropasses are on sale March 25, 26, 29, 30, 31. Price is $107 and we accept debit only.
Contact: ttc@utsu.ca
ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS
Your Students’ Union offers discounted tickets to movies and comedy clubs. Tickets can be purchased at U.T.S.U. (Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm) Cash or debit accepted.
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
SPECIAL OFFER ON WOMEN’S FITNESS CENTRE
elements, Toronto is a brand new membership-based club for women only, located at Yonge & Eglinton (a few blocks north of Eglinton subway station). Elements offers cardio and strength training equipment, group classes including yoga, meditation, pilates, indoor cycling, athletic conditioning, bellyfit, and gravityTM. Also available are personal training, holistic nutritional counselling, Naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care and acupuncture, registered massage therapy and aesthetic services.
Through your Students’ Union, elements, Toronto is offering an exclusive 4-month membership package to UofT students for only $249 – a savings of $390! U.T.S.U. also has FREE 2-week membership cards to give away if you want to try it for free. Come to U.T.SU. during regular business hours to get yours!
Contact: frontdesk@utsu.ca
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3) Job Postings
ORIENTATION COORDINATORS (2)
Attention all students looking for an exciting summer job! U.T.S.U. is looking for 2 new super enthusiastic, organized and driven individuals to coordinate the 2010 U.T.S.U. Orientation Day. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
VICE-PRESIDENT CAMPUS LIFE (1)
U.T.S.U. is looking for a student leader with strong organizational skills to fill a one-year contract position. Applicants must be current members of U.T.S.U. (full-time undergraduate or professional faculty student during the 2009-2010 academic year). Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
STUDENTSAVER DISCOUNT SOLICITORS (5)
Studentsaver is a programme run by students, for students. Your job will be to secure student discounts at stores and businesses around campus (St. George or Mississauga). Set your own hours. Payment on a commission basis. Full job posting available at: www.utsu.ca/section/1093.
U.T.S.U. FOOD & CLOTHING BANK VOLUNTEERS
We need your help! In order to run our Food & Clothing Bank we need a team of volunteers. The service is operational Fridays so you must be able to commit to working one 3-hour shift each Friday. Please send resume and covering letter to terri@utsu.ca or fax 416-978-2018.
*****
4) Facebook invitation
Join the U.T.S.U. community on Facebook for even more news, events, services and campaigns:
U.T.S.U. Group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2218399704
Campus Life Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=campus+life+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2210260446&ref=search&sid=634105920.2176806588..1
Equity Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=equity+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2250940187&ref=search&sid=634105920.2452043639..1
External Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=2216464056&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
Sustainability Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=external+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=28149558446&ref=search&sid=634105920.1799432383..1
University Affairs Commission
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=8906944996&ref=search&sid=634105920.633996593..1
U.T.S.U. Food For All Garden Group
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=university+affairs+commission&init=quick#/group.php?gid=78006067589&ref=ts
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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January 2010 Newsletter
U.T.S.U. E-Newsletter: January 2010
In this edition:
1) Campaigns & Issues
2) Victories & Successes
3) Services
4) Upcoming Events
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1) CAMPAIGNS & ISSUES
We have been working on numerous campaign this year, some of our recent ones being: Stop Flat Fees • Xpression Against Oppression • Speak Out Week • Students for Haiti • Protect Transitional Year Programme (TYP) • Equity for International Students • Drop Fees for a Poverty-Free Ontario
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2) VICTORIES & SUCESSES
Representation!
Your Students' Union has been meeting with University administration to represent students and fight for our collective rights. We have been successful in getting the University to agree to the following: reviewing the finances of a split tuition fee collection model • exploring alternative andmore equitable tuition-fee models for international students • reviewing student priority access to booking space on campus • prolonging access to the Athletic Centre for professional program students • adding a line about accessibility options for students at the end of each syllabus.
Fair Student Fares
We have successfully negotiated a REAL student discount with the TTC! Effective September 2010, the TTC will extend its student discount (previously offered to elementary and high school students only) to public post-secondary students.
Banning Bottled Water
After adopting the policy to ban bottled water in 2007, we have been encouraing clubs, college councils and professional faculty councils to do the same. Good News: they are! To encourage clubs with this endeavour, U.T.S.U. rents water coolers for free and offer biodegradable cups at a low rate.
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3) SERVICES
Money-saving services
Discounted TTC Metropasses • Affordable Health & Dental coverage • Free ISICs for international discounts • Free Income TAx Clinics • Free Handbooks & Dayplanners • Food & Clothing Bank • Book Bursaries • Childcare Bursaries • STOP Anti-Theft device for laptops • NEW! Hart House 5-Buck-Lunches!
Experience-enhancing services
Orientation • Entertainment Discounts to movies, comedy clubs, sports games and shows • NEW! Discounted Raptors tickets! • Teaching Awards to recognise your favourite teachers and professors • Free BBQ, coffee urn and water jug rentals for your events • Funding, Training, and Promotional Tools for nearly 400 U.T.S.U. recognised Clubs • Campus Life Events year-round • Town Hall meetings to get your opinions • NEW! U.T.S.U. is now on Twitter and Blackboard to communicate with you better!
Communication with members
U.T.S.U. has been working with the University in attempt to obtain membership lists so that we can communicate more effectively with you. In the meantime, join us online:
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1219200282482#!/group.php?gid=2218399704
TWITTER: utsu98
BLACKBOARD: our updates are now available on the Portal
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4) UPCOMING EVENTS
FEB 24th: U.T.S.U.'s Got You
Free food & coffee at Robart's, starting 11:30pm
FEB 25th: Clubs Award Reception
To recognise student leaders from our 400 UofT clubs!
FEB 26th: Toronto Raptors vs. Cavaliers
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308299252002&ref=ts
FEB 26th: U.T.S.U. Takes over Air Canada Centre
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=308299252002&index=1
Income Tax Clinics: check U.T.S.U. in mid-March to register for our FREE Income Tax Clinics, and let us help you file your taxes.
Unity Ball: A night of fun and dancing brought to you by the U.T.S.U. Clubs Committee. Date TBA
MAR 13th: Cinema Politica - 2:00pm to 10:00pm at Hart House
Theme for this year is "Colonialism, War and Occupation"
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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In this edition:
1) Campaigns & Issues
2) Victories & Successes
3) Services
4) Upcoming Events
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1) CAMPAIGNS & ISSUES
We have been working on numerous campaign this year, some of our recent ones being: Stop Flat Fees • Xpression Against Oppression • Speak Out Week • Students for Haiti • Protect Transitional Year Programme (TYP) • Equity for International Students • Drop Fees for a Poverty-Free Ontario
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2) VICTORIES & SUCESSES
Representation!
Your Students' Union has been meeting with University administration to represent students and fight for our collective rights. We have been successful in getting the University to agree to the following: reviewing the finances of a split tuition fee collection model • exploring alternative andmore equitable tuition-fee models for international students • reviewing student priority access to booking space on campus • prolonging access to the Athletic Centre for professional program students • adding a line about accessibility options for students at the end of each syllabus.
Fair Student Fares
We have successfully negotiated a REAL student discount with the TTC! Effective September 2010, the TTC will extend its student discount (previously offered to elementary and high school students only) to public post-secondary students.
Banning Bottled Water
After adopting the policy to ban bottled water in 2007, we have been encouraing clubs, college councils and professional faculty councils to do the same. Good News: they are! To encourage clubs with this endeavour, U.T.S.U. rents water coolers for free and offer biodegradable cups at a low rate.
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3) SERVICES
Money-saving services
Discounted TTC Metropasses • Affordable Health & Dental coverage • Free ISICs for international discounts • Free Income TAx Clinics • Free Handbooks & Dayplanners • Food & Clothing Bank • Book Bursaries • Childcare Bursaries • STOP Anti-Theft device for laptops • NEW! Hart House 5-Buck-Lunches!
Experience-enhancing services
Orientation • Entertainment Discounts to movies, comedy clubs, sports games and shows • NEW! Discounted Raptors tickets! • Teaching Awards to recognise your favourite teachers and professors • Free BBQ, coffee urn and water jug rentals for your events • Funding, Training, and Promotional Tools for nearly 400 U.T.S.U. recognised Clubs • Campus Life Events year-round • Town Hall meetings to get your opinions • NEW! U.T.S.U. is now on Twitter and Blackboard to communicate with you better!
Communication with members
U.T.S.U. has been working with the University in attempt to obtain membership lists so that we can communicate more effectively with you. In the meantime, join us online:
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&tid=1219200282482#!/group.php?gid=2218399704
TWITTER: utsu98
BLACKBOARD: our updates are now available on the Portal
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4) UPCOMING EVENTS
FEB 24th: U.T.S.U.'s Got You
Free food & coffee at Robart's, starting 11:30pm
FEB 25th: Clubs Award Reception
To recognise student leaders from our 400 UofT clubs!
FEB 26th: Toronto Raptors vs. Cavaliers
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308299252002&ref=ts
FEB 26th: U.T.S.U. Takes over Air Canada Centre
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=308299252002&index=1
Income Tax Clinics: check U.T.S.U. in mid-March to register for our FREE Income Tax Clinics, and let us help you file your taxes.
Unity Ball: A night of fun and dancing brought to you by the U.T.S.U. Clubs Committee. Date TBA
MAR 13th: Cinema Politica - 2:00pm to 10:00pm at Hart House
Theme for this year is "Colonialism, War and Occupation"
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Please note that, at the time of this publication, "University of Toronto Students' Union" and/or "U.T.S.U." refers to the Students' Administrative Council of the University of Toronto, Inc. ("SAC").
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