July was a super busy and rewarding month for the Sheridan Student Union! From President Ganyo Soh representing us at the CASA Poli-Strat 2024 conference, to celebrating our diverse community at a variety of on-campus fairs and events, we’ve been all about making meaningful connections and finding new ways to support students at Sheridan. Curious about what the SSU got up to this month? Take a look:
Sheridan Student Union Executive Team & Board of Directors
Following the approval of our (CASA) Canadian Alliance of Student Association last month, SSU President Ganyo Soh attended the CASA Poli-Strat 2024 conference in the month of July where she joined other delegates from various Student Unions across Canada, collaborated and reviewed priority student issues that will be addressed at Parliament Hill during Advocacy week in November 2024.
“As a member, this conference provided meaningful engagement and networking opportunities with other delegates discussing our plan of action of approaching the federal government that will impact the student community and their quality of life. As President of Sheridan Student Union, I look forward to lobbying at Parliament Hill for social change and justice for all students,” Ganyo shared.
Ganyo also had the opportunity to attend a celebration hosted by the Sikh Students Association, alongside SSU Board Co-Chairperson, Gulsher Cheema and countless Sheridan students.
"Reflecting on our recent event, Miri Piri Diwas, I am reminded of the impact such gatherings have on our Sheridan community. This celebration honours Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji’s teachings on balancing worldly responsibilities and spiritual growth, symbolizing the diversity and unity we cherish at Sheridan. It reminds us of the importance of understanding and embracing different perspectives, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect among our student body.
At Sheridan Student Union, events like this strengthen our community. They create spaces where every student feels valued and heard, encouraging us to engage in meaningful dialogues and celebrate our unique backgrounds. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event memorable." - Gulsher shared.
Sheridan Student Union Executive Team
Our SSU Executive team has already begun planning for Fall Student Orientation and SSU 101 training set to happen next month! Together, they have been working together to plan for the upcoming Fall Student Orientation, SUS 101 training day in August.
Leia, your VP of International Affairs, shared 10 Renting Tips All Students Should Know as a guide for incoming students to make sure that they feel as prepared and informed as possible before the new term.
Cat, your VP of Academics, worked on three new academic blogs and continued to help resolve students’ academic issues during the Spring/Summer term.
Ritz, your VP of Engagement, represented SSU at the Edge Summer Social last July 17th and joined two design meetings at Haworth Showroom with the SSU team to discuss the furniture that will be in the renovated Marquee.
Sheridan Student Union Services
We had our Summer Student Savings Fair, which featured a lot of our newest additions to our Student Savings Program, such as Activa Clinics, Jack Astor’s, Breeze Laser, Swift Driving School, and more!
We also received 174 new items for our Dressed for Success Program!
Our lawyer Bill Reid spoke and presented at the Sheridan Housing 101 session, providing students with information on tenant rights.
Sheridan Student Union Events
July marks the end of our regular summer programming. We hope our students had fun over the last few months, between our Movie Mondays, Wacky Wednesdays, Take a Trip Thursdays, and Friday Fun-days! We are super excited to work during August to make sure that what we have planned for September and the rest of the year is the best it can be for our Sheridan community.
Our off-campus “Take a Trip” adventures were so well-received this summer. With over 300 attendees in total, we hope our students are really enjoying these opportunities to explore the areas around where they live and go to school. More to come throughout the year!
Sheridan Student Union Clubs
We launched our new Adopt-A-Club program where students can restart clubs that are now frozen. This list of clubs also aids as an example of the different types of clubs we can offer. The Clubs Department had our Summer Clubs Fair the first week of July. We had lots of our active clubs come out to promote themselves to students. Clubs hosted 8 events in July.
We have 2 new prospective clubs this month:
Extra Life Drawing Club (Trafalgar): Life Drawing Club aims to create a fun drawing environment by hosting weekly themed costume life drawing sessions. Members can choose to draw or model during the session, creating a unique experience no other life drawing sessions can offer.
Iranian Students Association (HMC): This is a club created with the goal to provide a space for Iranian students at Sheridan to come together.
4 New Clubs at Sheridan
1. Aeronautical Club (DAV): a student-led organization dedicated to fostering a passion for aeronautics among the Sheridan community. Our mission is to provide a platform for students to explore and expand their knowledge in the field of aeronautics, regardless of their academic background.
2. Epic Nights (DAV): This club is a student-led organization that creates a vibrant and inclusive environment for students to socialize, celebrate, and unwind. This club organizes a variety of events, including themed parties, dance nights, and cultural parties.
3. Canvas & Charcoal Club (DAV): The art club offers a creative environment for members to explore various mediums and techniques, with a particular emphasis on sketching. It's a place where sketching enthusiasts of all skill levels can come together practice and learn.
4. Sheridan Software Developers Club (Trafalgar): We're a community of passionate coders and tech enthusiasts dedicated to learning, sharing, and growing together. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, our club offers a supportive environment to work on exciting projects, collaborate with peers, and stay updated on the latest trends in the tech world.
Sheridan Student Union Food Services
For the month of July, our Food Services bar was open and we held a Customer Appreciation Day, offering $2 for a slice of cheese pizza and a pop! At Davis and HMC, we hired two Assistant Managers (Evelyn Almeida (Davis) and Cherry Lau (HMC)) and two new supervisors—one each for each campus!
Throughout July, we focused on menu development, including training our supervisors on the new menu items. We also prepared most of the dishes, and the marketing team did a great job taking pictures of them. This was all part of our preparation for September.
Employee Shout-outs!
🗣️ A special shout-out to Matthew and Juan from HMC, who made some super fun staff training videos for new customer service hires—we thank them for their time, effort and creativity!
🗣️ We would like to highlight our brand new Trafalgar coordinator Monica. They have settled into their role really well, and we are excited to see everything they accomplish for the year.
🗣️ We want to acknowledge our team of Student Life Leads for planning and facilitating all of the events this summer. They worked hard and we are grateful for all of their contributions! Thanks to Laura, Atinder, Alfred, Ahmed, Fifi, and Mauricio!
We're proud of all the accomplishments achieved in July and the continuous efforts to create an inclusive and vibrant community at Sheridan. Stay tuned for more exciting news and events in the coming months.