Parkside Pulse | March 2025

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03 Manager’s Note

04 Renewal

05. February Throwback

07. Mid-semester Check in: Preventing Burnout

08 World Compliment Day

09 International Women’s Day

10. St. Patrick’s Day Traditions

11. Pi day

12 F1 races – Dates to Tune in

13 Budgeting Tips: save up for summer break!

14. International Transgender Day of Visibility

15. Support to Achieve Your Best

Dear Residents,

March has arrived, ushering in the promise of spring and all its delights! We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates and upcoming events at Parkside As the days grow longer and warmer, the anticipation in the air is palpable.

First and foremost, it’s essential to find a balance between caring for your mind and soul amidst life’s busy schedules. Whether you’re gearing up for assignments or exams, remember to carve out time for relaxation and activities that bring you joy Cherish these moments with your fellow residents and friends, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Be sure to check out our newsletter for all our wonderful plans for you this March

Additionally, as your current lease term ends on August 20, 2025, now is the perfect time to start planning your housing arrangements for the upcoming academic year (Fall 2025). While Renewal Applications are still open, spaces at Parkside are filling up quickly. By choosing Parkside as your Home Away from Home for the Fall 2025-26 season, you can secure your living arrangements in advance and enjoy peace of mind.

Lastly, we’re excited to announce the return of our most popular event, CARNIVAL at Parkside, this month! You won’t want to miss out on this fantastic event, so stay tuned for more updates coming your way soon.

Thank you for making Parkside your home. We wish you continued success for the rest of the semester and a spring filled with joy and cherished memories!

Kind regards,

Valentine's Events Throwback DIY Craft Night

BLACK MONTH HISTORY EVENTS THROWBACK

PreventingBurnout

Show yourself kindness for all that you've done!

Don't be afraid to ask for help! Take breaks to nourish yourself and relax.

Manage your time and workload.

Exercises like walking and stretching.

Connect with friends!

WORLD WORLD WORLD

W O M E N C A N D O ANYTHING

MARCH 08, 2025

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

It has its origins in women's fights for their labour and social rights. In 1908, a group of women textile workers in New York demanded better working conditions and in 1910 Clara Zetkin, a prominent German activist and feminist, proposed the idea of establishing an international women's day during the Second International Socialist Women's Conference.

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

MARCH 17

Enjoy a delicious Shamrock shake to fill your day with sweetness and joy.

TRADITIONS FOR THE DAY

Toast with a Pint of Green Guinness while listening to traditional Irish music.

Create your own leprechaun, fairy or St. Patrick’s costume and attend a parade.

Create your own Leprechaun traps and ask them for a wish or treasure.

Join the largest St Patrick's Day parade through the streets of Toronto on March 16, 2025 at 11 AM from Bloor St W & St George St to Yonge-Dundas Square.

IT’S PI DAY

March 14th is Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant π

WHO DISCOVERED ?

The number π (pi) was discovered by ancient civilizations. Archimedes improved its accuracy, and later Ludolph van Ceulen, John Machin, and SrinivasaRamanujanexpandeditsdecimalplaces.Today,supercomputers havecalculatedover100trilliondigits.Howmanycanyouremember?

HOW MANY DECIMAL PLACES CAN YOU REMEMBER?

Put your memory to the test! Try to recite as manydigitsofπasyoucan.Here’saheadstart: 3.141592653589793238462643383279…

Can you go further? The world record for memorizingπisover70,000digits!

FUN FACTS ABOUT PI !

Pi in Space : NASA uses π for calculations in space missions, from landing rovers on Mars to navigating satellites.

Albert Einstein Was Born on Pi Day: One of the greatest physicists ever, Albert Einstein, was born on March 14, 1879, coincidenceormathematicaldestiny?

CreateaBudget: Set up a budget for your monthly expenses

TrackYourSpending: Keep an eye on where your money is going!

UseDiscounts: Take advantage of student discounts, like for food or transport.

SetaGoal:Set a savings goal for your summer break.

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Charities/Resources for Trans Youth

International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated every year on March 31st. It’s a day to honor and celebrate transgender people, raise awareness about the challenges they face, and recognize the positive impact they make in society.

Here’s a list of awesome charities and resources to support and uplift trans youth!

Rainbow Railroad is a global non-profit helping LGBTQI+ people escape persecution and find safety, with offices in the U.S. and Canada.

Visit Rainbow Railroad’s website at rainbowrailroad.org

Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and worldwide through policy, inclusion, and human rights advocacy

You can find more information about Egale on their website a egale.ca

Trans Lifeline is a nonprofit created by and for trans people, offering a hotline and microgrants to provide emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.

If you're in Canada, you can reach Trans Lifeline at (877) 330-6366.

You can also support their work by donating today at translifeline.org/donate/

Please feel free to visit us at the front desk between 9:00 am to 9:00 pm or contact us via email parkside@studenthousing com or via phone 416-977-8000 or visit our office Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Joanne Gluck

General Manager jgluck@studenthousing.com

Daniel Travieso

Assistant General Manager dfltravieso@studenthousing.com

Tusharika Arora Residence Life Coordinator tarora@studenthousing com

Kayannush Mehta Leasing Manager kmehta@studenthousing com

Atkiya Raisa

Leasing Assistant araisa@studenthousing.com

Newsletter Editor: Kirstin Verde

Collaborators: Natalia, Alejandra, Raahim, & Sia

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