Welcome to our Gradlife events section, where we link the graduate community with a flexible offering of seminars, workshops, and other events designed to provide support, build your portfolio, and develop skills.
Weekly Programming (Suitable for Graduate Students):
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Student Parent Lounge!
Monday to Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm | Family Care Office, Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street
Looking for a quiet space to study? Need access to a computer or WiFi? Want to connect with other student parents? The Family Care Office has created a lounge space for student parents who are looking for somewhere quiet to eat lunch and/or study between classes, featuring access to a small kitchen and microwave, with coffee and cookies to snack on.
Tuesday Bagel Lunch
Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm | Newman Centre Catholic Chaplaincy, 89 St. George Street
Did you know that on Tuesdays the cheapest meal on campus is offered right here in the Newman Centre?
$3 gets you a bagel, soup, and bottomless coffee. Lunch runs till 2pm, or until the food runs out. Tell your friends!
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SGDO Tuesday Drop-In Hours at UTSC
Tuesdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm | UTSC, IC397, 1265 Military Trail
The SGDO is regularly at UTSC for meetings with students, staff or faculty on Tuesdays, and available additional days, by appointment. You’re always welcome to stop by and chat with us during our drop-in hours. Be sure to contact us for an appointment at an alternate time, or if there is an event you would like us to attend.
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The SGDO is regularly at UTSC for meetings with students, staff or faculty on Tuesdays, and available additional days, by appointment. You’re always welcome to stop by and chat with us during our drop-in hours. Be sure to contact us for an appointment at an alternate time, or if there is an event you would like us to attend.
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Spirituality Cafe: Exploring Life's Big Questions
Tuesdays from 4:10pm-5:30pm
Facilitated by a grad student, the cafe welcomes people of all faiths and philosophical backgrounds interested in exploring and discussing profound questions about life in an open and respectful environment. More information contact: Anthony Naimi anthony.naimi@gmail.com, PhD candidate in Cognitive Science.
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Facilitated by a grad student, the cafe welcomes people of all faiths and philosophical backgrounds interested in exploring and discussing profound questions about life in an open and respectful environment. More information contact: Anthony Naimi anthony.naimi@gmail.com, PhD candidate in Cognitive Science.
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Get Crafty & Thursday Teas
Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm | Reading Room, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle
A series of free weekly drop-in craft workshops and afternoon tea and cookies! Learn simple skills of a few different crafts and come away with a finished project. We offer workshops over the lunch hour, provide instruction, tea and cookies, and all of the materials in a comfortable, informal drop-in environment.
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Thursdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm | Drop-in Centre, 30 Charles Street, 3rd Floor
A self-directed group for pregnant and new moms who live at the U of T Student Family Housing. Participants have an opportunity to meet other women with similar experiences and who they can relate with. Group members develop a support network within the Student Family Housing buildings, learn about resources on pregnancy and how to care for a baby. Children are welcome!
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Health & Well-Being Yoga for Relaxation
Wednesday, April 3 to June 12 from 12:00pm-1:00pm | Multi-Faith Center, Koffler House, 569 Spadina Crescent
Yoga sessions with Monica Voss of Esther Yoga Studio -- No experience necessary. All are welcome!
- 10 classes - $100
- 6 classes - $66
- 1 class - $12
No charge for students! Mats and pillows are provided. Questions or concerns? Please contact myra.lefkowitz@utoronto.ca.
Graduate House Tour
Friday, April 26 at 11:00am | Graduate House, 60 Harbord Street
Open to all new Graduate House applicants. The tour will include all the common areas of Graduate House as well as the common areas of a suite.
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