Frosh week on the Erindale campus of U of T promises a variety of activities to help first-year students get to know the Mississauga campus: the schedule outlines an assortment of activities for new students and gives them much needed time to get acquainted with the school, make new friends and to have some fun outside of classes. Dubbed True Blue: UTM Orientation 2004, the week long extravaganza begins on Tuesday with workshops on academics and other subjects kicking off the day. These workshops are designed to give new students the tools necessary to succeed in their first year of university. The night is wrapped up by a concert and presentation by Boris the Hypnotist which are all presented by VIBE.
Wednesday is traditionally the most popular day of frosh week as it is the annual SAC parade. UTM students, joined by their peers from St. George and Scarborough campuses, march across downtown Toronto in a show of solidarity, pride, and waterguns. The parade will also play host to various activities hosted across the downtown campus which include the St. George Amazing Race. Eridale s part-time student union (EPUS), has also organized a dinner on Wednesday night to ensure that the needs of their close to 2000 members are met. The evening will culminate with a party at the Docks entertainment complex.
While classes officially begin on Thursday, Erindale has ensured that a balance is made between academic and extracurricular activities. While there will be a late-evening residence tree planting event, most of the fun will happen at night. The night will begin at 7PM with a screening of the Hollywood blockbuster The Day After Tomorrow. Afterwards, students are invited to the campus pub, The Blind Duck.
While Friday and Saturday host only one event each: Friday s festivities begin right after classes when students will be ferried off to Medieval Times at Exhibition Place for a night of food and pseudo-medieval chivalry and showmanship. Saturday will boost the day long Canada s Wonderland extravaganza. The theme park will also be featuring musical talents of Matthew Good Band, Kardinal Offishall, the Salads, Stereogram and Frank n Dank. Erindale s Frosh Week organizers say the events are meant to build stronger bonds and self-respect among newly arrived students. It also enables them to further integrate into a campus which is distinct amongst the three campuses.
