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SOS Immigration

Weekly virtual Q&A sessions to answer your immigration-related questions regarding your temporary residence on Wednesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Jan 8, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday, Thursday

English, French

Virtual

Therapy Dog

Spend some time with our friendly therapy dogs at the 90U Wellness Lounge – it’s a great way to de-stress from your busy student schedule.

Jan 14, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025 — 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Every Tuesday

French, English

In person, 90 University (90U), The Wellness Lounge

Therapy Dog

Spend some time with our friendly therapy dogs at the Wellness Lounge – it’s a great way to de-stress from your busy student schedule.

Jan 16, 2025 to Apr 10, 2025 — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Every Thursday

French, English

In person, University Centre (UCU), room 205, The Wellness Lounge

Overcome procrastination and isolation with the Writing Circle

The winter 2025 Writing Circle series will take place in MRT 604, every two weeks on Wednesdays, from January 22 to April 2.

Jan 22, 2025 to Apr 2, 2025 — 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

English, French

In person, Morisset Library, MRT 604

Research 101: Research initiation program (Jan.–Nov. 2025)

Francophone Affairs is offering a program designed to familiarize you with the different stages of research, from formulating your questions to publication.

Jan 31, 2025 to Nov 28, 2025 — All day

French

Virtual

Muggy Mornings

Start your day off right with a free, eco-friendly coffee break! Bring your reusable mug and enjoy complimentary fair trade coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

Feb 26, 2025 to Apr 9, 2025 — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday

English, French

In person, University Centre (UCU), room 205

Community fridge food distribution 

In an effort to reduce food waste, Chartwells is collecting surplus packaged foods and baked goods from campus retail locations and donating them through the community fridges. Available at the UCU Wellness Lounge, these fridges offer free access to students: take what you need.

Mar 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025 — All day

English, French

In person, University Centre (UCU), room 205

Snack distribution

Join us at the Wellness Lounge or the Student Health and Wellness Centre. Learn more about Nutrition Month and get a free snack.

Mar 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025 — All day

English, French

In person, On campus, Wellness Lounge (UCU 205) and Student Health and Wellness Centre (Minto second floor)

Celebrate Mois de la Francophonie with French video games!

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday in March from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. during the Digital Capacity drop-in program at CRX as we showcase a different French game each session!

Mar 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025 — 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Every Tuesday, Thursday

French, English

In person, Learning Crossroads (CRX), Tinkering Lab (CRX 220)