As we enter the new school year, we are thrilled to share the highlights from our recent SSU 101 event, where part-time student staff got their first taste of the vibrant campus life ahead. From kicking the month off with a headband-making workshop, showcasing our team at orientation and creating new menus catered by Food Services, it’s been an exciting last month of summer!
Here’s a closer look at what your Sheridan Student Union has been up to this month.
Updates From Our President & Executive Team
This month, our President and Executive Team dedicated their efforts towards advocating for students in several ways:
SSU President, Ganyo Soh smiles with Elder Wendy at SSU 101.
We invited Elder Wendy Phillips from the Anishinaabe Cultural Tourism kicked off our SSU 101 event and shared powerful wisdom to guide us into the new year. As part of our ongoing commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, her words and presence helped spark meaningful discussions among our staff about Indigenous culture and heritage.
Ganyo Soh attended Unite, Inspire, Lead: The 2024 Student Union Development Summit (SUDS) held in Vancouver! This conference provided professional development for student leaders across Canada to network and build meaningful connections to support their student community.
Ganyo Soh makes connections at Student Union Development Summit.
Ganyo Soh smiles at Student Union Development Summit.
During Sheridan’s Orientation Week our VP’s asked students to respond to a survey regarding how we can better contribute to their #SheridanLife. With over 600 responses, this survey allows our team to build relationships and empower our student body early in the school year! Throughout the upcoming months our VP’s will take this information to better support you. Thank you to all the students who participated!
All of our executive team members attended the SSU 101 event, along with greeting new students at Orientation Week. We also hired and welcomed our new executive staff members to our team:
Grace, Vice President of Academic Integrity & Student Success
Fahad, Vice President of International Affairs
Amalia, Vice President of Advocacy & Community Development
Vincent, Vice President of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We thank our former executive team for their support over the past year and wish them success as they move forward in their journey!
Coming Soon to Trafalgar: New Student Space!
As her term closed, our former Vice President of Engagement, Ritz Cruz, wanted to let you know about why the Marquee is closed for construction and showcases a new space coming soon to the Trafalgar campus!
Our President and Executive Team also attended Sheridan College's Spirit Day Ceremony. Ganyo Soh addressed the financial challenges students face and highlighted the resources available, including the Sheridan Student Emergency Fund to support their success despite these difficulties.
“I stand on stage in solidarity with my executive team who are domestic and international students from diversified backgrounds. We know firsthand the impact that financial struggles can have on students ,which in turn will impact their Sheridanlife. I am so happy to share that since 2019, 658 donors have contributed to the student emergency fund, raising a total of $166,206!” - Ganyo Soh
Ganyo Soh smiles with President & Vice Chancellor of Sheridan College, Dr. Janet Morrison.
“Let's work together to build a supportive community that empowers our students to succeed. Please consider donating to the Sheridan Student Emergency fund because donation counts, and together, you can make a real difference.” - Ganyo Soh at the Spirit Day Ceremony
The SSU's President and VP's stand together at Sheridan's Spirit Day Ceremony.
Sheridan Student Union Services
Our CSR team was actively engaged during Orientation Week and SSU 101, where they provided students and team members with valuable information about the SSU's services and perks. They made the experience enjoyable and educational by using a fun survey to highlight our offerings!
As we say a heartfelt farewell to our departing CSRs—Matthew "Jake" Martin, Diya "Cinnamon Roll with a Kick" Sharma, and Ashley "Queen of Snacks" Tran—we also extend a warm welcome to our new team members: Arshia, Sunday, and Elina. We're excited to have you join us!
Sheridan Student Union Events
This month we welcomed new and returning part-time staff members at our annual SSU 101 orientation! This orientation was filled with an exciting scavenger hunt, delicious rolled ice cream and taco bowls, as well as a chance for staff to win several prizes throughout the event. Check out this recap video from our Fall Marketplace to learn a little more about us and what we do!
To kick off the school year, we're hosting a series of exciting events during the first week of classes! Don't miss out on the fun—sign up and register today to be a part of the celebration!
Sheridan Student Union Clubs
To celebrate the back-to-school season, our Club Coordinators engaged in orientation activities across all three campuses and played a key role in launching Bruno’s Lounge! This was a vibrant hub where over fifteen clubs had the opportunity to showcase themselves to new students at each campus location. As the Clubs Conference approaches, our teams are finalizing preparations to ensure a successful event!
Finding My Second Family In The Face It Club
The SSU strives to ensure that you feel supported while studying at Sheridan, especially through providing students with clubs that are inclusive. Greg Lowenthal shares his experiences with high-functioning autism while pursuing his studies and joining the FACE IT club.
If you're a new Sheridan student, learn more about how we ensure accessibility for everyone through our SSU clubs!
Clubs Highlights
We currently have eight prospective clubs and 89 active clubs! This month, we welcomed two new clubs to our community. Let's give a warm welcome to the new clubs starting up in August:
Student Advocates for Community Justice: Student Advocates for Community Justice (SACJ) is a college-based student club dedicated to promoting social justice, community empowerment, and legal awareness. SACJ serves as a platform for students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to come together, learn, and advocate for a fair and equitable society.
Davis Pride Club: Embrace love, diversity, and equality with us! Join our Davis Pride Club today!
Sheridan Student Union Food Services
Did you know that our SSU food spots have gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available? Our team sat down with Food Services to discover the five things that you may not know about SSU food spots! Learn more about how we can fuel your hunger! 🍔
Get ready for a flavor explosion as BCH, The Den, Station Express and Station Kitchen unveiled their thrilling new fall and winter menus! Discover your next favorite dish and indulge in the season's freshest delights!
We have launched Spirit Bear Coffee, a locally owned and operated Indigenous business, at Station Express and Bruin Coffee House! Get your coffee fix today with these new blends! ☕
Food Services have hired over 60 staff across all three campuses for the fall and winter term! Welcome to the team!
Employee Shout-outs!
🗣️ A special shout out goes to Miranda and Will from the clubs team for putting together the Jeopardy boards for our activity at orientation, as well as putting together a manual about the Clubs Room at HMC to help club executives learn more about the space!
🗣️ A huge shoutout to Monica, our TRC clubs coordinator, for crushing the record on the frosh week climbing wall at the Davis campus orientation with an incredible time of 15.6 seconds! Truly impressive!
🗣 We also give a huge thank you to ALL our summer staff for a great spring and summer term!
We're proud of all the accomplishments achieved in August and are so excited for our exciting events that will occur all year long! Stay tuned for more exciting news and events in the coming months!