Varsity seeks board representatives
The Varsity is seeking full-time undergraduates for its board of directors.
“Since October we’ve been trying to get a meeting together,” said editor Jeremy Nelson. “But people pick up nomination forms and then we never hear from them again.”
Although a few seats are filled, many more remain open.
“If you are interested in the paper and would like to help it improve by providing student feedback, please consider joining the board,” he said. The board meets every three to four weeks and provides input into the Varsity from students not directly affiliated with the newspaper.
Interested students should email [email protected].
Student walks five days for Falun Gong
Christine Loftus, a 21-year-old student from Brock University, walked 130 km from St. Catharines to Toronto last week in support of Falun Gong.
Falun Gong is a meditation practice that adheres to the principles of peace, compassion and forebearance.
Her journey is a part of an SOS campaign to raise awareness about Falun Gong persecution in China. She arrived at U of T’s Student Administrative Council on Monday to deliver a message to SAC president Alex Kerner. Part of her route was through Toronto’s Chinatown. “I think a lot of people were surprised to see a Westerner carrying a big sign saying that they walked so far for the people in China […] a lot of them took double takes.”
Food Bank opens up again
The University of Toronto Food and Clothing Bank is open again this term. Located in the basement of New College, Wetmore Hall, room 50, it is open every Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Students in need can pick up nonperishable food items and warm winter clothing.
This year, the Food and Clothing Bank is operated by the Students Administrative Council (SAC).
Michelle Mitrovich, a SAC director, says there is an ever-growing need for the food bank services.
The Food and Clothing bank welcomes volunteers. If you wish to volunteer or donate nonperishable food items or gently worn winter clothing such as coats, boots, and children’s clothing, contact Michelle Mitrovich at [email protected], or 416-978-4911.
U of T Entrepreneur Club
The U of T Entrepreneur Club (UTEC) is hosting speakers Larry Rudner and Andy Stevenson this Thursday for their speaker event titled “Last Person Standing: The Role of Finance for Today’s Entrepreneur.”
The event will be held on November 22 at 6:00 in the South Dining Hall at Hart House.
