The Centennial Express - September 2019 Edition

T H E

C E N T E N N I A L

EXPRESS Welcome Home!

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 E D I T I O N

IN TH

E U S S IS I

1 G 10 N I V I CE L N E D RESI DAR N E L A CT C E N CON E F I L RES

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR “Welcome to Centennial Place! The team and I have been hard at work preparing for your arrival (or your

L NNIA E T CEN

CES R U RESO

LIFE E C DEN I S E HE R AFF T T ST MEE

return!) and greatly look forward to an exciting year ahead. This year, we’re stepping up our programming and thinking LARGE, so don’t miss out on all the excitement and thrills our staff has

ANA N A NT B E I D RE KE 3 ING PANCA

prepared for you. As always, if you ever require assistance, please do not hesitate to visit us in the Management Office, or speak with your RA. I am confident the 2019-2020 year is going to be our best yet, and we’re very happy to share that energy with each of you.

Cheers!”

ORM D R YOU ITION C E D PET M O C S ENT V E EEK W O

WELCOME WELCOME H H O O M M EE We are happy to have you here

RESIDENCE LIVING 101 WRITTEN BY KADIJAH MAXWELL First time living in a residence? Well, this is the

a hard day of school. You have the chance to

perfect read for you. As a past first timer here is

both have fun and learn plenty of new things.

some advice on the dos and don'ts of the

DO NOT SMOKE IN THE BUILDING. Smoking

Centennial Place Residence.

on the premises & on campus is prohibited.

When moving into the residence please be sure to

Violating this policy is a fineable offence.

fill out and submit the unit condition form

DO NOT leave doors propped open. Leaving

issued to you ASAP; neglecting this may cause you

your suite door propped puts you and your

to pay for damages you didn't cause within your

roommates' safety in jeopardy.

unit.

HAVE FUN. We want you all to enjoy this

ENGAGE. Events are a great way to get to know

experience, all we ask is that you do it SAFELY

new people in the community and to destress after

and with respect for others.

RES - LIFE CONNECT ALL THE EVENTS YOU DONT WANT TO MISS

SUN Move In Day Welcome BBQ

MON Labor Day

TUES

WED

THUR

FRI

SAT

Timmys To Go Courtyard Yoga Breakfast 2 Go Morning Cartoon Video-Game Messy Twister Finger Painting Zumba Fitness Labor Day Brunch on Deck Bracket Minute to Win Drunk Googles Drive-In Movie Dance Party Jenga Unleashed Dirty Bingo It Relay Night

Letters Home Open Mic Coffee House

Photo-booth Summer Games

DIY Stressful

Pool Tourny

Study Kits

Fact Cheque

Band Audition

Band Audition

SMOKE FREE CAMPUS Smoking of any kind and in any form is prohibited on Campus and in the building.

Resident(s) found in breach of the Smoking Policy can be fined up to $500, and may face eviction.

NEED TO REPORT AN INCIDENT? NEED SOMEONE TO SHARE IDEAS WITH? NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE EVENTS ON REZ?

RA ON CALL: # (416) 400 - 2962 FRONT DESK STAFF: # (416) 438 – 2216 ext. 6294

NEED TO REPORT AN INCIDENT?

SECURITY: # (416) 289 – 5000 ext. 5240/ 2577 or Press the call button on the Emergency Phone (yellow), located at each corner on every floor.

(Remember to state your location and the emergency.)

DOWNLOAD THE CENTENNIAL COLLEGE CAMPUS SAFETY WATCH APP.

Email: CentennialResidence@studenthousing.com

RESOURCES CENTENNIAL COLLEGE STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

UTSC STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES

The Counselling Centre – 416.289.5000 Progress- x. 2627 | Morningside- x. 8025 | Ashtonbeex. 7252 | Story Arts Campus- x. 8664/2627 Campus Life Safety & Security – 416.289.5000 x. 2020 Good2Talk Student Helpline (24/7) – 1.886.925.5454 Website: www.good2talk.ca Emergency Services 911 – Police, Ambulance, Fire Services (24/7)

Health and Wellness Centre – 416.287.7065 Email: health-services@utsc.utoronto.ca Good2Talk Student Helpline (24/7) – 1.886.925.5454 Website: www.good2talk.ca East Metro Youth Services Walk in Counselling Clinic: 416-438-3697 Campus Police: 416-287-7333 Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital: 416-284-8131

BY: THALIA PHI

MEET YOUR

Residence Life Staff 2019- 2020

Look out for information on building-wide and floor events

Talk to your RA about roommate issues

Let us know if you have suggestions, concerns or comments

RESIDENCE ASSISTANTS (RA) ARE HERE TO HELP AND SUPPORT YOU Each floor has RAs who are there to help, support and guide your throughout the year. In addition to the great experience they will create for you here at Cenennial Place through monthly programming, they will also help with roommate conflicts, give a listening ear and anything they are able to support you with.

So don't be afraid to connect with them if you have an ideas for events, need someone to talk to or just need support. We understand that being away from home may be daunting, but we are her to help!

Help us help you!

Name: Kadijah Program: Mechanical Engineering Industrial Technology Birth Month: July Hometown: Barbados Fun Fact:

Name: Jérémie Program: Electronic Engineering Technology Birth Month: December Hometown: Barbados Fun Fact: Gym Junkie

Name: Thalia Program: Developmental Service Worker Program Birth Month: October Hometown: Brisbane, Austrailia Fun Fact: Past Rhythmic Gymnast

Name: Christopher Program: So tware Engineering Birth Month: September Hometown: Courtice, Ontario Fun Fact: Loves Ibanez Guitars

LA BELLE | PAGE 03

Live in the Centre of it All

Name: Abid Program: Paramedic Birth Month: December Hometown: Calagary, Alberta Fun Fact: Loves Muay Thai & MMA

Name: Echo Program: Hospitality & Tourism Administration Birth Month: July Hometown: Oshawa Fun Fact: Love Brie Cheese

Name: Eric Program: Electrical Engineering Technology Birth Month: November Hometown: Oshawa Fun Fact: First Language French

Name: Gabriel Program: Leadership & Management Birth Month: February Hometown: Recife Brazil Fun Fact: Amateur Runner

LA BELLE | PAGE 03

Live in the Centre of it All

Name: Jamilla Program: Fashion Business & Management Birth Month: June Hometown: Aruba Fun Fact: Loves olives

Name: Leticia Program: Early Childhood Education Birth Month: January Hometown: Rio De Janeiro Fun Fact: Love listening to birds

Name: Kyla Program: Computer Systems Technology - Networking Birth Month: August Hometown: Shelbourne, Ontario Fun Fact: I'm learning ASL

Name: Nathan Program: Biotechnology Birth Month: August Hometown: Trinidad Fun Fact: Enjoys swimming

LA BELLE | PAGE 03

Live in the Centre of it All

Name: Shannon Program: Special Event Planning Birth Month: September Hometown: London, Ontario Fun Fact: Figure Skater

Name: David Program: Human Biology & Mental Health Birth Month: September Hometown: Whitby, Ontario Fun Fact: Car Enthusiast

Name: Sanique Company Title: Residence Life Coordinator Birth Month: March Hometown: Jamaica Fun Fact: Adrenaline Enthusiat

Name: Charlotte Company Title: Assistant Residence Life Coordinator Birth Month: April Hometown: Simcoe Fun Fact: Love Napping

LA BELLE | PAGE 03

Live in the Centre of it All

School is back in full swing and here are a fee tips to get you in full swing with it.

Make sure that your timetable is in order so then that you could plan ahead for upcoming classes and get accustomed to where classes are and what time they begin and end. Centennial College is equipped with its own state of the art gym, healthy body equals a healthy mind.

Worried about insurance? No worries, everyone that enrolls in Centennial is eligible for guard me insurance. Not feeling like you're comfortable with a course we have tutors that are at your disposal, just sign up for a specific date and time and help will be there for you.

BY: JEREMIE SANDIFORD

3- INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKES INGREDIENTS 1 Banana 1 Large Egg Pancake Mix

DIRECTIONS 1. Mash the banana in a small bowl 2. Follow instructions on your pancake mix to create the batter 3. Add the banana puree into the pancake batter 4. Grease a non-stick pan with butter or PAM 5. On low heat, fry until golden brown (2-3 minutes) on both sides.

6. Use a spatula to flip the pancake when ready.

7. Add your favorite toppings 8. Serve with Maple Syrup and a refreshing drink

Bon Appetit !

RESEVENT

READY TO GO ON

SUMMER SUMMER RESI RESIDENCE ENCE GAMES GAMES LOCATION : AWC Turf TIME : 3 PM ENTRY: FREE!! BRING A ROOMMATE OR MORE

09 03 '19

D E C

Y O U R

D O R M

C O M P E T I T I O N

2 0 1 9 D E C O R A T E

D M

U S

A

Y O U R

P I C T U R E

I N S T A G R A M

O R

D O R M

T A G

U S

O N

@ C E N T E N N I A L R E S 1

# C P D E C Y O U R D O R M 2 0 1 9

1

W I N N E R

I N C L U D I N G

L I K E

G E T S

=

A N

1

V O T E

A M A Z I N G

C E N T E N N I A L

C U E

P R I Z E

P L A C E

T H E

confetti

S W A G !

Live in the Centre of it All

CONTACT US EDITORS GENERAL 416.

438.

INQUIRIES 2216

EXT

CENTENNIALRESIDENCE@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

MATTHEW

FLEMING

GENERAL

CHELSEA GENERAL

COX

MANAGER

SVOULGARIS@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

LILY BOOK

HU

KEEPER

LHU@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

SANIQUE LIFE

MORRIS

COORDINATOR

SAMORRIS@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

CHARLOTTE ASSISTANT

RESIDENCE

EDITOR MATTHEW FLEMING CONTRIBUTOR

VOULGARIS

LEASING

RESIDENCE

SANIQUE MORRIS

MANAGER

CCOX@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

STEVEN

EDITOR

MANAGER

MFLEMING@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

ASSISTANT

KADIJAH MAXWELL

6294

LIFE

JONES

COORDINATOR

CHAJONES@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

RESIDENCE ASSISTANTS CONTRIBUTOR