Charles Street
Community Life Updates
Black History Month at U of T
The motion to officially recognize February as Black History Month was introduced in the House of Commons in 1995 by the first Black woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. The University joins in celebrating and recognizing the change makers of African descent in Canadian history, who shaped the fabric of Canadian society and impacted innovation in all sectors including science, engineering, medicine, public health, education, politics, and the arts.
The Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office invites the University of Toronto and external community members to join their upcoming programming in recognition and celebration of Black History Month.
University Family Housing Toronto Public Library (TPL) Card Program
We are thrilled to announce that our collaboration with the TPL where residents can request a free TPL library card delivered to their door is back up and running! Please pick-up and drop off your library card registration forms at the bulletin board next to the Residence Life Centre (35 Charles St W, 2nd floor). If you submitted forms during TPL’s cybersecurity service interruption, please expect to receive a card shortly. If you’re interested in signing up for a card, remember to submit your form by February 29th to have a library card delivered to your door in early March!
Family Care Office Upcoming Workshop
Mindfulness for Kids: Building a Parent’s Toolkit
February 7, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:15am | Virtual
In this workshop, Family Care will explore practical ways of bringing mindfulness to the home. They will cover topics like the benefits of mindfulness practice for children, how to establish a mindfulness routine, and tips on practicing mindfulness as a family. Parents will leave with ideas of hands-on exercises, as well as simple and fun meditations to try with their children.