Hello from CTL’s Equity & Student Experience Team!
This is 2024’s second edition of our monthly newsletter. For more information on campus activities & events, we encourage you to visit the Student Groups page in the Student Portal and check out the CTL social media accounts:
- Instagram: @ctloise
- X/Twitter: @CTLOISE
- YouTube: The CTL OISE Channel
To stay informed on your academics and program, visit the Student Portal page and OISE’s Important Dates webpage.
For academic support at OISE check out the OISE Student Success Centre.
Events in the Spotlight
We wanted to highlight a few events that reflect topics students have expressed particular interest in.
Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon in University
Date: Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Format: Online (Register & Learn More)
Have you ever felt like an imposter? Feeling isolated and a lack of belonging as a student? You are not alone. Explore practices, strategies, and a growth mindset for tackling your inner critic and negative self-talk. Share stories, experiences, and learn with other students who are feeling the same way.
In this workshop, learners will:
- Understand the impact of imposter phenomenon on identity and learning.
- Gain new approaches to help manage internal distractions and boost academic productivity.
- Cultivate a new language of inner guidance and mindfulness.
From English to Englishing: Fostering Linguistic Equality on Campus
Date: Monday, March 25th, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST
Format: Online
This workshop poses the question: How might all the Englishes and Englishing practices used on our campuses be validated as equal? Whereas “English” is often considered a fixed language system with firm rules and standards, Englishing refers to communicative practices that are dynamic, context-specific, and user-centered.
This workshop is offered by Yaseen Ali who is both staff at Student Life and a student in CTL!
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD)
Event details are still to be released. Expected event on March 21st. For more, visit the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) IDERD page.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) was established by the United Nations in 1966 to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960. It is observed every March 21st to bring the world community together to increase its efforts in the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination and racism (United Nations, Resolution 2142, XX1).
Upcoming Events in March
We have curated events going on around the St. George campus for you.
Events hosted by OISE: CTL are highlighted in yellow and have ** around them.
Have an event you’d like to be added to our newsletter and/or our team’s Student Portal page? Email it to us at oise.ctl.equity@utoronto.ca!
1st Week of March
Networking for Success: Black Student & Alumni Career Networking Night
Date: Friday, March 1st, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EST
Format: Online
Unsure about how to network? Join us for a practical discussion where you will learn how to connect and network with professionals in person and how to authentically follow up after the event has ended.
What you need to know:
- Ensure you register! Registration will close by 9 am on the day of the workshop. You will receive the link and instructions for accessing the online session.
- If possible, please arrive a couple of minutes before the start time as events start on time and you don't want to miss important information.
- If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow others the opportunity to participate.
- If there is more capacity, waitlisted individuals will be emailed before the session starts.
- Only University of Toronto students and recent graduates (within the past two years) are eligible to attend.
Need a private space? Campus Online Synchronous Space Finder.
