FSSH Connection Café

Student Life offers a variety of peer support programs that help students to achieve success, develop their own goals, create strategies for self-empowerment, and take concrete steps towards building fulfilling, self- determined lives for themselves. If you are interested in learning more about how one of our Ridgeback Mentors could support your success this semester, or if you are interested in taking on a leadership position at Ontario Tech providing support to your peers, join us to discuss with Student Life representatives the various opportunities available to both give and get peer support!

Offered by Student Life

In this workshop, you will learn how to motivate yourself in an online learning environment. You will learn strategies that increase motivation and focus, and how to create new habits. These strategies will not only help you find success in university, but in all areas of your life. 

Offered by the Student Learning Centre.

 It’s never too early to start thinking about your career!  Join the Experiential Learning Office to learn more about career options available to Social Science and Humanities students.  Learn how to determine your career values, research occupations and how you can gain valuable experience as a student through Practicum, Internship and volunteerism.

Offered by FSSH Experiential Learning Office

Have you ever wondered who the Dean really is? Join us for a live chat with Dr. Peter Stoett. Learn about his work within and outside the institution (including his work with the United Nations), and have the opportunity to ask questions about his role and career choices as well as the future direction of FSSH. He's interested in your perspectives and will enjoy hearing from you!

Black History Month

Dr. Amir Mostaghim and Dr. Steven Hayle, in Conversation with current and past Black Undergraduates on Racial and Pedagogical Socialization at Ontario Tech. 

Ever wondered why we do a land acknowledgement or why people introduce themselves with their pronouns? What about how to avoid doing a microaggression or what to do when you realize you have caused harm? Explore these questions and more in our interactive Allyship and Anti-Oppression workshop. Anti-Oppression seeks to recognize the oppressions that exist in our society, and attempts to mitigate its effects and eventually equalize the power imbalance in our communities. In this workshop you will learn some key strategies to practice anti-oppression and allyship in your everyday life.

Is it time to break up with stress?  Please join us to learn about various strategies to reduce stress and maintain wellness.  You will also hear about university services available to students to help manage stress.  This workshop is facilitated by mental health services staff and mental health peer mentors.

Meet your librarian and learn about library services. What does the library look like when you visit in person? What kinds of online services does the library offer? Find out and learn much more about library locations and spaces, how to request library materials, and how to access research support services.

Join CDMS faculty member Dr. Sharon Lauricella to take a serious look at having fun.  Although “serious” academics may clutch their pearls and gasp at the notion of laughter and fun in a university classroom, a great deal of research shows that having fun improves individual learning, creativity, interpersonal interaction, attention to quality, and overall performance.  This engaging session will provide the opportunity to discuss fun with like-minded students, and learn how students in Dr. Lauricella’s classes have the opportunity to have fun while learning about “serious” topics such as ethics, racism, sexism, listening, and nonviolence.