SU Updates for April
Some announcements from the OCAD Student Union!
Dr. Vandana Shiva
“Soil, Not Oil: Earths design in times of Climate Change.”
A few representatives from the Student Union had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Vandana Shiva, visiting speaker for OCAD’s President’s Lecture Series earlier this month.
It was a tremendous experience. Dr. Shiva assured us with her benevolent spirit and therapeutic eye contact that there is still hope. She spoke simply about a complex problem, to make connections, broaden your community, to look at the co-operative design of nature as a perfect benchmark. She touched on alliances, subsidies, and becoming political. Shiva also spoke briefly of a UN Movement she is forming for the “Rights of Mother Earth”.
Later, the Doctors speech was watched by an audience of hundreds, and her message remained, if not even more clear. “The beautiful universe is meant for all. Enjoy it, but with a sense of it’s limits.”
Foodshare
Our foodshare program will be put on hold for the summer months, but will start up again in September. If you have any questions about the program, contact our office manager Tre Whan at twhan@ocad.ca
Bulk Food Club
The Bulk Food Club pilot will get up and running through the summer. Keep your eyes open for news and information about this new initiative.
Ombudsperson and Lawyer
Just a reminder that our Ombudsperson and Lawyer will both be available for appointments over the summer. Contact our office manager Tre Whan at twhan@ocad.ca to make an appointment.
TTC
The TTC needs input from students in their survey about how to run their upcoming program for discounted passes to post-secondary students. They are basing important decisions about how to implement this discount from feedback they receive in the survey. Be sure to have your say. The survey will be accessible online for a few more weeks. To obtain a password to the survey, email operationsandfinance@ocadsu.org
GRAD PARTY
The Student Union is throwing all graduates a special going away party. Come and strut your stuff on the catwalk… this year’s theme is I’m Too Sexy For My Hat, for all the hot young things about to enter the working world.
When: Wednesday, May 5th
Where: Gladstone Hotel
Time: 9pm – 2am
19+
Bring valid ID and Student ID*
*Students are permitted to bring a non-OCAD guest
