CampusOne Newsletter - February 2021

FEBRUARY 2021

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ISSUE 39

Index I: Res Life Events: February!

II-IX: New Monthly Content & Health Reminders -Hi, How Are You? -Read All About It! -Black History Month -Netflix: Feb '21 -V-Day Cards X-XIV: Property Reminders

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Issue 39 created & curated by Katie Bolissian, your Senior Community Assistant!

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY? A schedule of our virtual programming for the coming month! Keep your eyes out for more to be announced!

FEBRUARY 7TH @8PM: Self Affirmations & Journaling with CA Sarah FEBRUARY 12TH @5PM: Valentine's Gifts with CA Ting FEBRUARY 14TH @7PM: Friendtines Day with CA Felice FEBRUARY 20TH @6PM: Winter Budgeting Tips with CA Vera FEBRUARY 27TH @7PM: CV + Resume Workshop with CA Bonnie

Read All About It! book recommendations for reading lists from the nyt!

This modern-day gloss on the classic locked-room mystery takes place in a remote mansion high in the hills of southern India. After the property has been completely cut off by a landslide, guests at a party there begin to die one by one, picked off by an invisible assailant matching wits with the canny private detective Harith Athreya." -NYT

The first book in the Bridgerton series. Daphne Bridgerton’s reputation soars when she colludes with the Duke of Hastings and the drama seems to follow her and her family around everywhere they step foot. The basis of the wildly popular Netflix series “Bridgerton.” -NYT

Her birth mother was Armenian-American; her father was Ghanaian; her stepmother was from a small village near Mount Kilimanjaro. Owusu herself was born in Tanzania. Her father worked for a United Nations agency, and Owusu lived all over — Tanzania, England, Italy, Ethiopia, Uganda. Her book is an attempt to understand what it means to be rootless." -NYT

IT'S REALLY NOT A BIG DEAL. WE ARE LIVING IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, AND AS STUDENTS WE ARE FACING MORE STRESSORS AND UNCERTAINTY THAN EVER BEFORE. OUR MENTAL HEALTH IS PRECIOUS AND MUST BE TAKEN CARE OF. EVEN THOUGH IT MAY FEEL ISOLATING AT TIMES, THERE ARE SUPPORT SYSTEMS HERE FOR YOU TO USE AT ALL TIMES IF EVER NEEDED.

MENTALHEALTH.UTORONTO.CA THE ABOVE LINK IS A RESOURCE TO ACCESS UNIVERSITY SUPPORTS. PLEASE REFER TO OUR ASPIRIA PROGRAM ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT NETWORKS.

B L A C K

FEBRUARY IS

H I S T O R Y M O N T H

During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today.

The role of people of African descent in Canada has not always been viewed as a key feature in Canada’s historic landscape. Few Canadians are aware of the fact that African people were once enslaved in the territory that is now Canada, or of how those who fought enslavement helped to lay the foundation of Canada’s diverse and inclusive society.

Black History Month is a time to learn more about these stories and the many other important contributions of Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, and about the diversity of Black communities in Canada and their importance to the history of this country.

It is highly encouraged to self-educate about notable Black Canadians and communities in history and issues that the Black community faces across the nation today. There are several books, films, speeches, and songs by Black artists that one can find online as a starting point.

H A P P Y H I S T O R Y

B L A C K M O N T H !

Below are a few of the many powe rf ul Blac k Canadians w ho playe d critical roles in laying the f ou ndations of ou r country as w e know it.

George Elliott Clarke is an esteemed poet and playwright, creating art inspired by the Black experience in Canada.

Lucille Hunter was a pioneer of the Yukon territory. Breaking barriers, she established herself as one of the only Black businesspeople of her time in Canada's North.

Willie O'Ree grew up in New Brunswick and was the first Black player in the NHL. He is the current director of the NHL's diversity program.

Viola Desmond was a fierce advocate for racial equality, and created precedent in law that fought for equal civil rights across society.

Donovan Bailey is one of the most accomplished athletes in Canadian history. An olympic champion, he supports accessible sports programs for Black youth.

Betty Simpson was a champion of Black history and co-founded the North American Black Historical Museum that is today located in southern Ontario.

FILMS Malcolm & Marie To All the Boys: Always & Forever If Beale Street Could Talk How to Train Your Dragon Tribes of Europa

N O O S G N I R E I PREM X I L F T E ON N 2021 FEB.

TELEVISION Parks and Recreation Teen Titans Go! RuPaul's Drag Race (S. 12) Sisyphus: The Myth Buried by the Bernards

FUNNY VALENTINE S CARDS

To partners, friends, or roommates, the possibilities are endless! Here's a few non-traditional valentine's cards to inspire you to make your own!

How to Safely Wear a Medical Mask Source: World Health Organization

Do's Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water before touching the mask Check the mask for any tears or holes Find the top side where the metal piece or stiff edge is Ensure that the colored side faces outwards Place the metal piece/stiff edge over your nose Cover your mouth, nose, and chin.

REMINDER:

KEEP WINDOWS SHUT!

Winter weather is here & we want to avoid freezing pipes!

REMEMBER TO SORT YOUR TRASH IN OUR CHUTES CORRECTLY!

Garbage

RECYCLE

COMPOST

Styrofoam

Papers

Fruit Peels

Plastic

Cans

Vegetables

Cutlery

Bottles

Egg shells

Plastic

Unsoiled

Tea bags +

Wrappers

cardboard

coffee

Straws

+ cartons

grounds

Hygiene

Books &

Food-soiled

items

Magazines

paper

DO YOUR PART IN SAVING THE PLANET AND KEEPING OUR BUILDING ECO-FRIENDLY For more eco-friendly tips, visit the "Sustainability" section of the Government of Canada's website