The SA service which helps students access and maneuver through George Brown College life. SA connect is an initiative by the Student Association (SA) to promote and mediate smooth communication between students and the college itself. One of the most flexible departments in the SA, it binds together all the branches of the association,…
The scariest night of the year is almost upon us once again. With Halloween right around the corner, an abundance of ghosts, monsters, superheroes and everything in between will soon visit our homes. While many celebrate the day in different ways, if you’re someone who enjoys a good scary film, we have the list for…
What is Thanksgiving and how international students can celebrate? The holiday season dawns when leaves turn to hues of orange and yellow and the wind brings a chill to the air. It is during this time that echoes of Thanksgiving are heard throughout the city. Although this might sound like home to many, the…
Take in an immersive art show inspired by the psychedelic renaissance. An experience like no other is on display through October. Psychedelics: The Experiential Exhibition has been taking guests on a journey blending art, music, and technology since Sept. 30. The three floored exhibition showcases the work of 25 artists from around the world,…
GBC students participated in training to support people with suicidal thoughts in the community. The Community Care Centre (CCC) hosted a free Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for students over two days earlier this month. The number of students registered for the training exceeded the available spots. During the two-day training, participants learned…
The CCC book club returns to give students a chance to come together over literature. The Community Care Centre (CCC) relaunched From the Margins book club post-pandemic on Oct. 19. The book club was, and will continue to be, held in a hybrid setting with both in-person and virtual participants joining to discuss the…
A program aimed at helping everyone defeat their self-doubt. Statistics from the National Science Foundation in 2017, show around 80 per cent of our daily thoughts are negative. To help individuals manage their self-criticism and boost confidence in decision-making, Jennifer Slay, certified life coach and registered social worker, has started the Slay Your Inner…
Art and Exhibitions: BREATHLESS Exhibition Until Oct. 30 (The Power Plant) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibition arises from today’s urgent air crises and concerns for our shared atmospheres. Free The FRIENDS Experience: The one in Toronto Until Jan. 2, 2023 (Yorkdale Shopping Center) Varying Timings An interactive experience featuring 12 nostalgia-packed rooms filled…
GBC’s Indigenous Initiatives took staff and students on a historic tour around the city. During their latest event, the goal of the Indigenous Initiatives team of George Brown College (GBC) was to teach the stories of the city. The First Story bus tour took place Oct. 6, taking participants through major indigenous landmarks and…
Opportunities potentially on the way for students to learn on an international level. George Brown College (GBC) students had the chance to expand their fashion knowledge during a speaking engagement from a visiting professor. On Sept. 20, the GBC School of Fashion hosted an InSession with Davide Lettieri, a professor at Polimoda, one of…
Office of Student Advancement to get 75% of original ask. Students will have a chance to get ahead thanks to a new partnership between the Student Association (SA) and the Office of Student Advancement. At the Oct. 17 board of directors meeting, Sri Krishna Rajan, director of communications and internal, proposed a motion to…
Clubs give students a place to come together. The Student Association (SA) service has always offered the students at George Brown College (GBC) a place for collective minds to come together under the banner of their interests. There are different clubs for GBC students to join this year including academic clubs focusing on course subjects,…
