October, the month in which we traditionally offer thanks, was a busy one at St. Mike’s, with a bounty of things to celebrate. Here are a few of the happenings that caused us to cheer:
- A Memorandum of Agreement was approved on Oct. 20 by the University of St. Michael’s College Collegium and the Governing Council of Regis College which will provide for the federation of the two institutions for the purpose of creating a world-class centre of excellence in Catholic theological study. An oversight committee will now plan for the implementation of the agreement, with the federation’s inaugural academic program offered in the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Dr. Hilda Koster, a professor of feminist theology and ecotheology, has been named the new holder of the Sisters of St. Joseph Chair in Theology.
- The Gilson Seminar in Faith and Ideas hosted its first in-person beret’ing-in ceremony and welcome since COVID-19 for the fifth class of the SMC One program.
- All our St. Michael’s undergraduate programs have seen an upward trend in program numbers this academic year, with a record 502 students registered in our Book and Media Studies Program.
- Campus Life hosted its annual Grad Week October 18-22, featuring presentations from six different graduate programs across Toronto, six SMC Alumni speakers, and a workshop on graduate school applications facilitated by St. Mike’s Career Educator.
- Student clubs and groups gathered throughout the final week of October to celebrate Halloween in unique ways, including an outdoor showing of the 2009 film Coraline, free Trick or Treat wellness kits, Pumpkin painting and more!
- The SMC Troubadours hosted their second show of the year, RhiannaBoi95, virtually via livestream. This heartwarming one-man show invited audiences into the challenges and struggles young people face with social media and technology.
- The St. Michael’s College Student Union (SMCSU) hosted its fall by-elections and now have a full council, including two inaugural positions: Vice President of Mental Health and Accessibility, and Vice President of International Community Outreach. The newly constituted council is excited to continue its term and has spent October building a comprehensive plan for student engagement this year.