University College Literary & Athletic Society
University College, Junior Common Room, 15 King's College Circle M5S 3H7 Toronto, ON, Canada

Hi everyone! The Nomination forms for our First Year Representatives are now open! If you believe an individual will be able to successfully meet the requirements of the First Year Representative Position, please nominate them at this link: https://forms.gle/2XHXCEUWecJY5GrCA by Wednesday, September 30th at midnight (11:59pm)

Inktober 2020 starts in a week! Don’t forget to sign up on our event page

Attention UC students! Have any questions about our upcoming elections? Want an opportunity to meet and learn more about getting involved with our council, ancillaries and clubs? Looking for an opportunity to voice your concerns? Our September Town Hall is coming up this Sunday, September 27th at 5:00pm on Zoom! Any and all are welcome! Zoom link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/91838223822 Password: townhall

Remember to join our Sustainability Commission this Friday at 7pm for their first general meeting of the year! All are welcome, especially first-year students, as we plan for our fall programming and directions for the year. Hope to see you there! Zoom link will be posted in the event on the day of, so be sure to indicate your interest to stay up to date.

Hey UC! The sign-up form for fall intramurals is now available! Sign up by Wednesday, September 16th! if you have any questions or concern, contact @ucathletics or email them at [email protected] Sign up here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScRbNVRo_oI-ELZx1/viewform

Photographed events include Bring it On, Open Mic Night, Carnival, Get Active, Get Creative, Picnics and Paper, Tradoin' It Photos taken by www.instagram.com/candrewtakephotos/

Wondering where to buy your textbooks? Looking for work, research or involvement opportunities? Moving into residence and want to get to know a little bit about your campus? We got you! Our Finance Commissioner, Daniella ([email protected]), and Vice-President Ruth ([email protected]), take you along for a tour throughout our campus in which you get to know more about our community here at UC. WATCH NOW on our youtube channel or visit https://youtu.be/yXWZNrrS_58... Bookstore: uoftbookstore.com Work-Study Programs and Opportunities: clnx.utoronto.ca

Reminder that our Sustainability Commission is having their general meeting tonight! Come out to plan events for this upcoming semester. See event for Zoom link closer to the time.

And for our final Together Tuesday of the summer, Finance Commissioner Daniella takes us through what she eats in a day! Smoothie recipe? Check! Lunch or Dinner ideas? Check! Good Vibes? Check! WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/5RFwByXOTsc Don't miss our last Student Central of the summer this Thursday! Follow us on Facebook @universitycollegelit , Instagram @uclit_uoft , Twitter @uclit_uoft and Youtube for more UC content!

Don’t forget to check out our Town Hall happening today at 5 pm! Agenda, feedback form and Zoom link are now posted in the event!

Our orientation team is hiring an in-person photographer for UC Orientation 2020. Check out the position details at bit.ly/UCPhotographer2020 and apply before Friday, August 28th at 11:59 PM!

Applications are now open for (1) Elections Coordinator! The Elections Coordinator is responsible for ensuring our elections are run in a fair, equitable and accessible manner throughout the year. Applications are due by September 2nd 11:59pm! For more information, swipe right or visit our link! @ University College, Toronto

Please find attached our statement in solidarity with recent positions made by the University of Toronto Students' Union (UTSU) regarding International Student Tuition The University College Literary and Athletic Society would like to acknowledge and highlight recent statements made by the University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) lobbying the University of Toronto for lowered international student tuition and increased support for these students.... The scheduled 5.3% increase in international student tuition fees comes as Society members and their peers from other divisions have repeatedly indicated that their cocurriculars, personal wellness, and academic experience has been severely impacted by COVID-19. We support the UTSU’s claims that the vast number of barriers to education during this time, including methods of class and exam delivery, assumed technological access, and digital literacy, among other points, have greatly diminished students’ experiences and simply do not justify maintaining a status quo increase. We further maintain the claim that the responsibility falls onto the University of Toronto to support students in the manner(s) stipulated in the UTSU’s statement. The Society, and our University and Academic Affairs (UAA) Commission, would like to point out that financial support exists for students through the University’s emergency grants, as well as through the UTSU’s Student Aid program, which can be accessed at utsu.ca/financial-assistance/ for more information. On August 25th, the Society will also be hosting a Town Hall for all students and student leaders interested in voicing their opinions on the changes to tuition, online learning, financial aid, etc., in relation to the upcoming academic year. The event can be accessed at bit.ly/UCaugtownhall and we would like to hear your thoughts and feedback either at the Town Hall, or through a feedback form which will be released prior to the event, as we work to present your interests to the University at this critical time. We would also like to reaffirm that the University College student body and its affiliates can reach out to the UAA should they have any questions or concerns. The UAA Commission will do their best to direct constituents to relevant resources and answer their queries. For these concerns, please contact Vaish Vijayan, the UAA Commissioner at [email protected]. It is necessary we take care of each other and ourselves by reaching into our communities for resources and support during this time. If you need a place to start, please visit the UC Lit’s compilation on emergency supports, which you can access via www.bit.ly/UCsupportresources. As a council, we are looking towards our future with careful optimism; to reaffirm our community, and its partnerships with our Faculty and our University. With light to shed, The University College Literary and Athletic Society

We are heartbroken to announce that Diabolos’ Coffee Bar will NOT be opening for the 2020 fall semester. As more classes transitioned to online, it became clea...r to us that it would be impossible to operate to the standards that our amazing customers deserve. We hope to reopen in January in adherence with City of Toronto guidelines. Continue tuning into our social media this coming fall semester for new online content and hiring information for 2021. Make sure to tag @diaboloscoffeebar when sharing your own coffee creations! We are committed to staying engaged with the UC community and can’t wait to see your beautiful faces soon! Love, Diabolos’ Coffee Bar See more

Morning UC! The Zoom Coffeehouse is today! Don’t forget to sign up to perform! https://forms.gle/g1g5XjCtMN9dGV1N9 Stay tuned for the zoom link to watch - August 21, 5 - 7 pm

On this week's Student Central catch up with our Athletics commissioner Hannah Roberts along with deputies, as they tell you what is happening with Athletics this year! Give it a watch to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCkLsFQMbLc&feature=youtu.be

A reminder that this is happening in an hour! Our Sustainability Commission has been working very hard to bring this panel to you and we can't wait to see you there. Zoom link will be posted in the event page shortly!

On this week’s Together Tuesday Segment, sit down with UC Lit President Liam and Socials Commissioner Andrea to learn about some tips and tricks for starting your first year while they practice becoming TikTok prodigies! Liam talks about his first year experiences and Andrea shares some advice for course selection! WATCH NOW ON: https://youtu.be/5jvc0DzfNFc

In this special student central segment, UC Lit's SCC Commissioner Hiba shows what a day as a neuroscience researcher looks like! In this video, you'll get to know a little more about what research may look like and receive some research and academic advice. If you have any questions or comments, leave a comment down below! WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4B7DIQ9wVxM

Remember to join our UCLit Sustainability Commission and Leap UofT in our online webinar on Degrowth and a Green New Deal, featuring esteemed panelists Dr. Robert Pollin, Dr. Mijin Cha, and Dr. Susan Paulson. We will cover topics including degrowth economics, how a Green New Deal takes into account workers and the environment, and how these ideas combine to achieve a just transition in these times of crisis. Discussion will be moderated by the wonderful Dr. Chandni Desai. See more details and reserve your spot via the Facebook event!

Come voice your grievances, thoughts and concerns on the changes to the upcoming academic year at the UC Town Hall on August 25th at 5 pm (link for town hall will be posted on the event page). Keep up to date with the event at bit.ly/UCaugtownhall The aim of this town hall is to hear student perspectives related to tuition, transparency of information, support resources etc. and then draft emails and statements to the University calling for change. The town hall is open to all UofT students across campus!

COMMUTERS!! check this out tomorrow night!!

ATTENTION COMMUTERS!! This Friday the Off Campus Commission is holding an online commuter meet n greet to introduce students to UC and enable them to network with upper year students and fellow newcomers in their program. Make sure you check out the event page at bit.ly/COMMUTERMG

~This week’s Together Tuesday is with Social Commissioner Andrea~ Hey there everyone, Andrea here! Come sit down with me and let’s get ready for the day. I’ll be doing my make up and talking you through the steps. Feel free to follow along or do your own thing! I hope you are all doing well and staying safe n’ healthy out there! https://youtu.be/WgeAXPc17iQ

Join the Off Campus Commission’s commuter meet n greet event where you will be introduced to UC and have the opportunity to network with upper year students in your program and fellow new students!

Hey UC!!!! We have an exciting event ran by the LCA. Introducing the first Zoom Coffeehouse on August 21 at 5-7PM EST! If you are interested in joining, sign up to perform at our virtual open-mic coffeehouse: https://forms.gle/g1g5XjCtMN9dGV1N9 If that's not your thing, join to watch on the day!... Link to the event page is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/367638531047952/?active_tab=about

Please join our UCLit Sustainability Commission and Leap UofT in our online webinar on the Green New Deal and degrowth economics, featuring esteemed panelists Dr. Robert Pollin, Dr. Mijin Cha, and Dr. Susan Paulson. We will cover topics including a meaningful Green New Deal, how to achieve degrowth, and how these ideas combine to achieve a just transition in these times of crisis. Discussion will be moderated by the wonderful Dr. Chandni Desai. See more details and reserve your spot via the Facebook event!

Attention Incoming Commuters! Press "Interested" or "Going" if you are!

On this week's Together Tuesday, our very own Finance Commissioner Daniella takes you through her favourite quarantine workout routine (SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE ROUTINE!). With a mix of cardio and incorporating some HIIT workouts once or a few times a week, you'll be sure to meet your fitness goals! WATCH NOW THE SEGMENT NOW: https://youtu.be/8BAlZCv1CCQ

On this week's Student Central Segment, UC Lit President Liam Bryant talks about his experiences with getting involved on campus, how taking your time is crucial, and advice coming into the new school year. Watch the segment now on: https://youtu.be/vvviK70sGs0 Make sure to like our video and subscribe to our channel for more content! If you have any questions, leave a comment down below. Follow us on Facebook: @universitycollegelit or Instagram: @uclit_uoft