January 2025 Sheridan Student Union Recap
January set the tone for an exciting year at the SSU! For Mental Wellness Month, we focused on supporting our community’s well-being at our first Community Fair of the year, connecting students with our SSU's Health and Dental Insurance, Peel Regional Police, City of Mississauga, and Roots Community Services. Events like Sexy Science Trivia and the Intimate Partner Violence Workshop brought awareness to cultivate thriving and informed relationships with ourselves and others. Our Sheridan Life Blog kicked off the year with valuable insights from students, including reflections on How to Connect With Your True Values to Live a Wholesome Year.
Continue reading to discover how we celebrated the start of 2025 with connection, growth, and fun!
Updates From Our Board of Directors
The 2025/2026 SSU Board of Directors Elections are approaching quickly! To ensure the entire election process runs smoothly and fairly, the current SSU Board have formed an Elections Committee to review nomination forms.
Meet The Elections Committee:
The Board of Directors is successfully holding biweekly Board Meetings, reaffirming their commitment to bringing student issues and feedback to the Board table. This regular connection helps the team stay responsive keeping the lines of communication open, especially as we gear up for some important events like the Annual General Meeting (AGM), InnocaS.E 2.0, and the Elections.
Your Directors are happy to hear your feedback, challenges, and anything you'd like to see improved! Check the office hours at each campus and share your voice!
“Office hours are now live and running at each of our campuses! Drop by to chat, share feedback, or ask questions—Directors are here to connect with students and enhance the student experience. See Director Roopkomal at the Student Center at Davis and Director Glaron at TRC’s Student Center.”
Updates From Our Executive Team
Sheridan Student Union Volunteers and Excecutive Team members at the launching of “My Gratitude Journal”.
As we started a new year, our Executive Team focused on creating an atmosphere of reflection and support through various events and initiatives:
We hired our first practicum student working with the executive team, Charity Obasuyi. In January, our Executive Team also welcomed 15 new student volunteers to the SSU team! Their support will play a vital role in strengthening our community.
Amalia Powell, our Vice President of Advocacy and Community Development held Front Facing Office Hours at Davis Campus, this initiative allows the Executive Team to meet students face-to-face and listen to their needs and concerns. With over 60 participants in January, these conversations will help our team develop relevant advocacy programs for students.
Another big highlight this month was the pop-up event The Power of Journaling: A Journey of Gratitude. Where the SSU Executive Team launched "My Gratitude Journal". Over 300 students joined this experience, exploring the perks of daily reflection and cultivating gratitude.
“My Gratitude Journal: The Power of Journaling" Notebook.
“My Gratitude Journal: The Power of Journaling" Journaling Prompts.
In collaboration with the Office of Indigenous Engagement and Education, our Executive Team hosted Indigenous entrepreneur Kendal Netmaker for a virtual event, part of the Reconciliation Series. Over 80 students attended to hear inspiring insights on Indigenous entrepreneurship, resilience, and reconciliation in business.
Kendal Netmaker presenting on the Sheridan College virtual event as part of the Reconciliation Series.
Sheridan Student Union Services
Our SSU Services Team was excited to kick off the year by supporting Student Affairs at the first Community Fair, held at HMC and Davis Campus, where we connected students with local organizations and valuable resources to support their needs! Peel Regional Police, City of Mississauga, Roots and Indus are some organizations that offered their support. Additionally, the Services Team continue to make a difference with the Dressed for Success program, receiving an incredible 102lbs of clothing this month to help students look and feel their best!
Sheridan Student and SSU team member smile at the HMC Community Fair.
Mississauga Fire Department at the HMC Community Fair.
As we get deeper into the winter and our social activities become less frequent, it's important to find ways to support our well-being. These are some of our Perk Partners who provide valuable services that enhance our overall wellness. Be sure to explore all the discounts available to Sheridan students!
A.B.T PRO INC.: Get your financial peace of mind with 50% OFF on tax services.
Natalie Osterling Holistic Wellness: Nurture your mind, body, and spirit with a wellness package exclusive for Sheridan Students.
Habitual Fitness and Lifestyle: Enjoy 30% off in system coaching, training, and memberships.
Cave Rock Climbing: Exercise and connect to your inner child with this exclusive 25% discount!
Sheridan Student Union Events
The year started with the right energy thanks to the Events Team! January was full of excitement, self-awareness, and never seen-before-events! The annual SSU Raptors Night was a success, with a sold-out crowd cheering on the Raptors as they took down the Boston Celtics team. The energy was great, and it was the perfect way to bring students together for a night of sports and iconic memories.
Talking about never-seen-before, the Events Team brought the first ever Wrestling Show at Sheridan thanks to the collaboration with Smash Wrestling! The lively matches kept students on the edge of their seats, and we can’t wait to bring this event back soon.
Smash Wrestlers performing at Sheridan College HMC Campus Student Centre near The Station.
The events team brought us closer together this winter with events like:
The Pool Tournament at Davis, which was the perfect excuse for students to relax and connect with their friends through a friendly pool competition. With over 45 students joining for a great night in the community.
The Latin Pub Night, where students and faculty members danced to the latest hits of Bad Bunny and iconic old-school bachata and reggaeton, free tacos included!
Sexual Health Awareness Week brought fun and educational opportunities for students to learn about their bodies and their sexual health, exploring important discussions in a fun and engaging way!
From pop-up Trivia Tic Tac Toe at Trafalgar and HMC to the always popular Sexy Science Trivia, hosted by Eva Bloom, where students played, laughed, learned and won surprise prizes.
The SSU Events Team also partnered with Peer Mentors for the Intimate Partner Violence Workshop, led by educator Nadine Thornhill. This session dived into relationship challenges, trauma-informed practices, and support resources.
Closing the month with the popular Desi Jam Event was the perfect way of bringing students together to decompress, connect and dance the night away!
Our DJ at SSU's Desi Jam at Davis Campus.
Students smile together at the Desi Jam in Sheridan Davis Campus.
Sheridan Student Union Clubs
Our Clubs Coordinators started the year strong at Orientation and Bruno's Lounge events by supporting new students integrate into our Sheridan community by joining new clubs on campus! Clubs Coordinators also worked hard to prepare for a successful Winter Clubs Fair Event in mid-February where we are looking forward to connecting with even more students!
This month, our SSU Clubs Team also hosted 17 exciting events, with a special shoutout to our Hackville Club for going out to the Hackville Event, a 48-hour overnight Hackathon attended by +150 students from Sheridan and other postsecondary schools!
Our Clubs community keeps growing and thriving through shared interests! In January, we welcomed four new student clubs:
Sheridan Recreational Dance Club: The Sheridan Recreational Dance Club is for anyone who loves dancing and wants to learn different styles while having fun.
Launchpad Business: A business club to empower students to explore, define, and execute their business ideas through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions.
Women in Business and Technology Club: This club is dedicated to creating connections, learning opportunities, and professional growth for women pursuing careers in business and technology.
Mental Health Club: A club for students to discuss their struggles in a safe, comforting, judgement-free zone for anyone needing to connect with others and remember that they are not alone.
SSU Clubs Coordinator, Monica, reminds us that it’s never too late to pursue new opportunities or change your direction in life.
Additionally, these SSU clubs are actively looking for members to become official clubs:
The Gardening Club is all about sharing tips, practices and information on how to care for all types of plants. They are also hoping to create gardens on campus.
The Tea Club is dedicated to learning, exploring and preserving the ancient practice of tea making.
The Cozy Caves Club is a welcoming and inclusive community dedicated to introverts and those who appreciate the quieter, more contemplative side of life.
Sheridan Student Food Services
As we welcome a new year, our SSU Food Services Team keeps their commitment to providing accessible options for our students to feel nourished, energized and healthy all year round! Stop by the SSU Food & Beverage Outlets across all three campuses for delicious meals and refreshing drinks to keep you going!
Davis Campus: The Den, Bruno Coffee House and Booster Juice.
HMC Campus: The Station Kitchen, Station Express and Booster Juice.
Trafalgar Campus: Booster Juice.
To support our busy students, faculty, staff and Sheridan community online ordering is available at select SSU Food Spots: Bruin Coffee House at Davis Campus, Station Express and Station Kitchen HMC Campus.
Check our hours of operation for all SSU food spots!
We’re grateful for everything our community accomplished in this first month of the year and we can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Keep an eye out for more updates and exciting events coming your way!
January set the tone for an exciting and mindful year at SSU! As the Month of Mental Wellness, we focused on supporting students’ well-being by launching My Gratitude Journal and hosting empowering events like the Community Support Fair and Sexy Science Bingo. Read the full recap now!