Events

Career Exploration Orientation

Sep 23, 10:00am - Sep 23, 12:00pm+3Sep 24, 1:00pm - Sep 24, 3:00pmSep 29, 10:00am - Sep 29, 12:00pmOct 2, 11:00am - Oct 2, 1:00pm

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Complete the online Career Exploration Orientation and then sign up for an online workshop to discover our popular career exploration programs at the University of Toronto and practice networking.

TAKE THE ONLINE MODULE HERE: studentlife.utoronto.ca/cc/exploration-orientation/portal/

THEN SIGN UP FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS at clnx.utoronto.ca

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 3:30–5:30pmET
Thursday, Sept. 10, 10am–12pmET
Monday, Sept. 14, 3-5pmET
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1-3pmET
Friday, Sept. 18, 10:30am-12:30pmET
Monday, Sept. 21, 5-7pmET
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10am-12pmET
Thursday, Sept. 24, 1-3pmET
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10am-12pmET
Friday, Oct. 2, 11am-1pmET

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Participating in online classes

Sep 23, 1:00pm - Sep 23, 2:00pm

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Join a learning strategist and peers online to develop strategies for participating in online classes. Please register at clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=25432 #UofT

Introduction to Yoga

Sep 23, 4:10pm - Sep 23, 5:10pm+6Sep 30, 4:10pm - Sep 30, 5:10pmOct 7, 4:10pm - Oct 7, 5:10pmOct 14, 4:10pm - Oct 14, 5:10pmOct 21, 4:10pm - Oct 21, 5:10pmOct 28, 4:10pm - Oct 28, 5:10pmNov 4, 4:10pm - Nov 4, 5:10pm

ONLINE

Learn the basics of yoga postures and mindfulness meditation. Drop in on Wednesdays via Zoom! Details here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/mindfulness.htm

Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsuoft

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft #UofT

Community Action Projects (CAPS) Orientation

Sep 24, 9:30am - Sep 24, 10:30am

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Get involved and explore how to volunteer remotely for non-profit organizations in Toronto with the Community Action Projects (CAPS) program. Please register as follows:

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4pmET
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=26297

Thursday, Sept. 24, 9:30amET
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=26298

Join the Centre for Community Partnerships Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ccpuoft #UofT

Immigration orientation

Sep 24, 10:00am - Sep 24, 12:00pm

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Are you a newly admitted international student at the University of Toronto? Join the Centre for International Experience (CIE) to learn about immigration law and how to maintain your legal status. Please register at
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24919

JOIN the #CIEUofT Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/cieuoft #UofT

Grad Step Up: Networking for International Grad Students

Sep 24, 12:30pm - Sep 24, 1:30pm

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Incoming International Graduate Students: In this interactive session, you will learn about what networking is (and isn’t) and explore strategies to make it easier so you can start building meaningful relationships at the University of Toronto. Then you’ll get to put those strategies to practice and meet other international graduate students in a fun and informal setting. This session will be facilitated by a Career Educator or Centre for International Experience (CIE) staff and returning international graduate students. Please register at CLNx as follows:

August 25, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24594

September 16, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24606

September 24, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24607

Join the Grad Step Up Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/gradstepup

Join the Gradlife Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/uoftgradlife #UofT

Black students talk with Black profs!

Sep 24, 1:00pm - Sep 24, 3:00pm

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Black people have historically and continually been made to feel like they’re not smart enough, and don’t deserve to be at university. Join a conversation with Black students and Black Assistant Professor Janelle Joseph, about the racist micro / macroaggressions that cause impostor syndrome and mental health issues, and strategies to confront and heal. *PLEASE REGISTER here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=26678

Presented by Access & Inclusion Peer Programs. Join their Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/accessinclusion

International Language Exchange

Sep 24, 4:00pm - Sep 24, 5:00pm+8Oct 1, 4:00pm - Oct 1, 5:00pmOct 8, 4:00pm - Oct 8, 5:00pmOct 15, 4:00pm - Oct 15, 5:00pmOct 22, 4:00pm - Oct 22, 5:00pmOct 29, 4:00pm - Oct 29, 5:00pmNov 5, 4:00pm - Nov 5, 5:00pmNov 19, 4:00pm - Nov 19, 5:00pmNov 26, 4:00pm - Nov 26, 5:00pm

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If you're studying a language, or just have a general interest in languages, the International Language Exchange program welcomes you! This is your chance to practice or learn the basics of a new language, while helping other University of Toronto students do the same in regular weekly meetings! *PLEASE REGISTER and learn more at uoft.me/5V9 #UofT

Reading scripture in community

Sep 24, 4:30pm - Sep 24, 5:30pm+22Oct 1, 4:30pm - Oct 1, 5:30pmOct 8, 4:30pm - Oct 8, 5:30pmOct 15, 4:30pm - Oct 15, 5:30pmOct 22, 4:30pm - Oct 22, 5:30pmOct 29, 4:30pm - Oct 29, 5:30pmNov 5, 4:30pm - Nov 5, 5:30pmNov 19, 4:30pm - Nov 19, 5:30pmNov 26, 4:30pm - Nov 26, 5:30pmDec 3, 4:30pm - Dec 3, 5:30pmDec 10, 4:30pm - Dec 10, 5:30pmDec 17, 4:30pm - Dec 17, 5:30pmJan 7, 4:30pm - Jan 7, 5:30pmJan 14, 4:30pm - Jan 14, 5:30pmJan 21, 4:30pm - Jan 21, 5:30pmJan 28, 4:30pm - Jan 28, 5:30pmFeb 4, 4:30pm - Feb 4, 5:30pmFeb 11, 4:30pm - Feb 11, 5:30pmFeb 25, 4:30pm - Feb 25, 5:30pmMar 4, 4:30pm - Mar 4, 5:30pmMar 11, 4:30pm - Mar 11, 5:30pmMar 18, 4:30pm - Mar 18, 5:30pmMar 25, 4:30pm - Mar 25, 5:30pm

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Textual studies with a twist! University of Toronto students from all religious and academic backgrounds are welcome to participate in a weekly close reading of scripture that opens new conversations and discovers interesting relationships across Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. Engage with other students from around the world. Let’s read together!

PLEASE REGISTER by emailing the Multi-Faith Centre at multi.faith@utoronto.ca

More details here: studentlife.utoronto.ca/program/friends-food-and-scripture/

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group here: facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft

Join the Reading Scripture in Community Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/30352269524/ #UofT

Qu[e]erying religion — drop-in sessions

Sep 24, 5:00pm - Sep 24, 7:00pm+12Oct 8, 5:00pm - Oct 8, 7:00pmOct 22, 5:00pm - Oct 22, 7:00pmNov 5, 5:00pm - Nov 5, 7:00pmNov 19, 5:00pm - Nov 19, 7:00pmDec 3, 5:00pm - Dec 3, 7:00pmDec 17, 5:00pm - Dec 17, 7:00pmJan 14, 5:00pm - Jan 14, 7:00pmJan 28, 5:00pm - Jan 28, 7:00pmFeb 11, 5:00pm - Feb 11, 7:00pmFeb 25, 5:00pm - Feb 25, 7:00pmMar 11, 5:00pm - Mar 11, 7:00pmMar 25, 5:00pm - Mar 25, 7:00pm

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Make new friends in a supportive environment of intersecting identities and beliefs. Get the Zoom details here: uoft.me/queerying-religion

Join the University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft #UofT

Mindful Moments at New College

Sep 28, 7:10pm - Sep 28, 8:00pm+21Oct 5, 7:10pm - Oct 5, 8:00pmOct 12, 7:10pm - Oct 12, 8:00pmOct 19, 7:10pm - Oct 19, 8:00pmOct 26, 7:10pm - Oct 26, 8:00pmNov 2, 7:10pm - Nov 2, 8:00pmNov 9, 7:10pm - Nov 9, 8:00pmNov 16, 7:10pm - Nov 16, 8:00pmNov 23, 7:10pm - Nov 23, 8:00pmNov 30, 7:10pm - Nov 30, 8:00pmDec 7, 7:10pm - Dec 7, 8:00pmDec 14, 7:10pm - Dec 14, 8:00pmJan 18, 7:10pm - Jan 18, 8:00pmJan 25, 7:10pm - Jan 25, 8:00pmFeb 1, 7:10pm - Feb 1, 8:00pmFeb 8, 7:10pm - Feb 8, 8:00pmFeb 15, 7:10pm - Feb 15, 8:00pmFeb 22, 7:10pm - Feb 22, 8:00pmMar 1, 7:10pm - Mar 1, 8:00pmMar 8, 7:10pm - Mar 8, 8:00pmMar 15, 7:10pm - Mar 15, 8:00pmMar 22, 7:10pm - Mar 22, 8:00pm

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New College (U of T) presents online mindfulness meditation sessions with support in both English and Mandarin. Please register to get your Zoom link at clnx.utoronto.ca

Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsUofT

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/multifaithUofT
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Interfaith Leadership certificate

Sep 29, 4:00pm - Sep 29, 5:30pm

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Gain religious and cultural fluency to better understand and work with diverse faith communities in contexts like the workplace, socially and beyond. The goal of this 5-session certificate program is to spark lifelong curiosity and respect for religious diversity. Please register for the first session in order to join the program, here: uoft.me/interfaith-leadership 🌟

Join the University of Toronto Multi Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/multifaithuoft #UofT

Relaxing mindfulness meditation & yoga

Sep 29, 6:00pm - Sep 29, 7:00pm+11Oct 6, 6:00pm - Oct 6, 7:00pmOct 13, 6:00pm - Oct 13, 7:00pmOct 20, 6:00pm - Oct 20, 7:00pmOct 27, 6:00pm - Oct 27, 7:00pmNov 3, 6:00pm - Nov 3, 7:00pmNov 17, 6:00pm - Nov 17, 7:00pmNov 24, 6:00pm - Nov 24, 7:00pmDec 1, 6:00pm - Dec 1, 7:00pmDec 8, 6:00pm - Dec 8, 7:00pmDec 15, 6:00pm - Dec 15, 7:00pmDec 22, 6:00pm - Dec 22, 7:00pm

ONLINE

This deeply relaxing class combines basic yoga, stretching and mindfulness to sooth aching bodies and calm busy minds. No experience necessary. To get the ZOOM link, please visit the Mindful Moments CLNx calendar here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/mindfulness.htm

Facilitated by Lauren Brown, M.Ed., E-RYT, Applied Mindfulness Meditation Specialist

Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsuoft

Join the Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group:
facebook.com/groups/multifaithuoft #UofT

What's your superpower? Creative writing workshop

Sep 30, 4:00pm - Sep 30, 5:30pm

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Experience the joy of writing just for the fun of it! In this workshop, mindfulness and other interactive tools will be used to prompt your creative expression. Students will learn about their own strengths and how personal identity can be a source of creative inspiration.

Details & registration here: clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=26533

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Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group here: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsuoft #UofT

Self-defense workshops

Oct 1, 5:30pm - Oct 1, 7:30pm+4Oct 20, 5:30pm - Oct 20, 7:30pmOct 22, 5:30pm - Oct 22, 7:30pmOct 29, 5:30pm - Oct 29, 7:30pmNov 19, 5:30pm - Nov 19, 7:30pm

ONLINE

The Community Safety Office is offering a wide variety of FREE online Self-Defense Workshops this fall: Wen-Do Women’s Self-Defense Workshops for students, and for the first time, Urban Self-Defense for Men, as follows:

Wen-Do Student Workshops:
October 1, 5:30 – 7:30pmET
October 29, 5:30 – 7:30pmET
November 19, 5:30 – 7:30pmET

Acts of Resistance Workshop for LGBTQ+ communities:
October 20, 5:30-7:30pm

Urban Self Defense Workshop for men:
October 22, 5:30 – 7:30pmET

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: www.communitysafety.utoronto.ca/reporting-a-crime/self-defense/upcoming-self-defense-sessions/

NOTE: There are also staff and faculty classes. Please click on the registration link above for more info.

Healing with Yoga

Oct 14, 6:00pm - Oct 14, 7:00pm+6Nov 18, 6:00pm - Nov 18, 7:00pmDec 16, 6:00pm - Dec 16, 7:00pmJan 13, 6:00pm - Jan 13, 7:00pmFeb 17, 6:00pm - Feb 17, 7:00pmMar 17, 6:00pm - Mar 17, 7:00pmApr 14, 6:00pm - Apr 14, 7:00pm

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Practice healing through yoga with an experienced instructor from a trauma-informed approach.

A trauma-informed approach pays particular attention to how trauma is held in the body and explores how to move towards healing.

Healing with Yoga is currently running online. It is offered every third Wednesday of each month from 6-7pmET. Please register for the following dates at CLNx.utoronto.ca

September 16
October 14
November 18
December 16
January 13
February 17
March 17
April 14

You are welcome to attend any sessions, and are not required to attend all sessions. Feel free to drop in for as long or as little as you like.

Join the University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre Facebook Group: facebook.com/multifaithuoft #UofT

Join the Mindful Moments Facebook Group here: facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomentsuoft

Grad Step Up: Navigating U of T

Oct 21, 9:30am - Oct 21, 10:30am+1Oct 29, 12:30pm - Oct 29, 1:30pm

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Incoming international #UofT students: Please join us for a session that will help you navigate your new experience at the University of Toronto as an international graduate student. Gain valuable tips and insights from returning international students on where to find what you need and learn from their experience. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own expectations and share your concerns and questions with other international students. Please register at CLNx, as follows:

October 21, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24608

October 29, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24609

Join the Grad Step Up Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/gradstepup

Join the Gradlife Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/uoftgradlife

Grad Step Up: Effective communication skills

Nov 18, 9:30am - Nov 18, 10:30am+1Nov 26, 12:30pm - Nov 26, 1:30pm

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In this interactive session international #UofT grad students will have the chance to explore communication styles and preferences, and develop strategies to adapt them for different in-person and online platforms and environments. This session will be facilitated by returning international University of Toronto graduate students. Please register at CLNx, as follows:

November 18, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24610

November 26, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=24611

Join the Grad Step Up Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/gradstepup

Join the Gradlife Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/uoftgradlife