January 2022 2022 January Edition Edition
Centennial
937 Progress Avenue, Scarborough ON M1G 3T8 Centennialresidence@studenthousing.com || 416.438.2216 ex 6294
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Table of Contents 3
January Res Life Calendar
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December 2021 in review
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How to keep your New Years Resolutions
10 Welcome Week Programs 13
Meet Your Residence Life Staff
RES LIFE CONNECT ALL THE EVENTS YOU DONT WANT TO MISS IN JANUARY
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1st Community Meeting
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Classes begin!
Move-In Day! Happy Welcome Week!
SMOKE FREE CAMPUS
Smoking Smoking of of any any kind kind and and in in any any form form is is prohibited prohibited on on Campus Campus and and in in the the building. building.
Resident(s) Resident(s) found found in in breach breach of of the the Smoking Smoking Policy Policy can can be be fined fined up up to to $500, $500, and and may may face face eviction. eviction.
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Check out all the fun events happening on page 10
HAPPY MOVE-IN DAY AUGUST 2021
DECEMBER IN REVIEW
DECEMBER IN REVIEW
DECEMBER IN REVIEW
IMPORTANT
Covid-19 Community Safety Reminders: Centennial place mandates that masks be worn in all spaces outside your suite. this includes
corridors/
hallways,
public
restrooms, amenity spaces (laundry room, grab & go, main lounge). Physical-distancing
is
being
enforced;
DOCUMENTING OUT OF PROVINCE OR NONONTARIO STOCK VACCINE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR COVID19 IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR OUT OF ONTARIO VACCINATION USING TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH’S ONLINE PORTAL. PLEASE VISIT COVID-19: HOW TO GET VACCINATED – CITY OF TORONTO FOR MORE INFORMATION.
please stay six (6) feet away from others if you will be together for prolonged periods (15 minutes or longer). The "no guests" policy is being strictly monitored, in order to mitigate potential case transmission through the residence. Please
do
your
part
to
protect
your
regular
self-
health,
wash
January 1st ➥January Rent Installment Due
neighbours. Remember
to
perform
assessments
(gauge
your
hands frequently, practice strong personal hygiene, etc.). if you feel sick, please notify us!
➥Rentmoola: Pay Here
How to Keep your New Years Resolutions Be
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Talk About It
Plan Ahead
Reward Yourself
Don't
Be Specific
Track
Your Progress
Beat Yourself Up
JANUARY 14TH
WELCOME WEEK DAY 1
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Selfie Scavenger Hunt 11AM
Meet the Community Ice Breakers 2:30PM on zoom
Swag Bag Giveway 4PM Main Lounge
Kahoot Trivia Night 6 PM on Zoom
JANUARY 15TH
WELCOME WEEK DAY 2
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Welcome Breakfast 10 AM
OnlineBoard Games and Popcorn 4 PM
Cooking Show with Adarsh and Naomi
New Year New You Themed Virtual Bingo 6PM
Be Sure to collect your Badges of Honor when you attend a program. Most badges will be featured on @CentennialRes1 Instagram
Get engaged with the Residence Life Team!
Join the Centennial Place Residence Council Residence Council is a group of students who live in Centennial Place Residence, working together to represent the interests and needs of all residents. The mission of the Centennial Place Residence Council is to represent the interests of the community by creating a greater sense of building spirit and pride via social and educational events. Why should I Join Res-Council? All residents are encouraged to get involved and come to Council meetings to propose and plan events for residents. There are many reasons to join, but here are our Top 5: 1. You'll meet new friends from throughout the Centennial Place community! 2. You can help plan great social events from a Budget designed specifically for you! 3. You will benefit from personal and professional development skills (such as communication and event management) and these look great on a Resume! 4. Minimal time commitment (one-hour meetings, bi-weekly)! 5. Residence Council is a great first step towards seeking employment on the Residence Life Staff (Past Residence Council members have gone on to become Residence Assistants and/or Leasing Assistants... some, even Management!) How to join Res-Council? Floor Representatives are selected at the 1st Floor Meetings with your Residence Assistant. There is one (1) Floor Representative to advocate for each floor community. The Floor Representatives make up the General Council, who then elect their Executive. If you missed your meeting, speak to your Resident Assistant (RA) about joining Res-Council.
Meet your Winter 2022
RESIDENT ASSISTANT TEAM
We are so excited to make Centennial Place your home away from home!
1st Floor RA NOAH SIMWAMU
Intro
About Me
Hey everyone! My name is Noah and I am currently studying HR management where I plan to become an HR director in the future. I am excited to be an RA this semester and cannot wait to meet everyone!
I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia but then moved to Calgary, Alberta where I was ultimately raised! I am half Kenyan and half French but only know how to speak English and Spanish. How quirky eh?
Fun facts
Favourite Things To Do
- I once was on a Cheerios commercial
- I partied at Drake's house in October
-Strong believer that pineapple belongs on pizza! Don't @ me
Follow these on Instagram!!
- I like to snowboard
- I love listening to music, especially if it's Drake
- I love cooking! (I can make a MEAN Chicken Alfredo)
@centennialbadgers @noahsimwamu
Meet Your 2nd Floor Knight!
Asnath Ndosi My name is Asnath Ndosi and I am the residence assistant for the 2nd floor at Centennial Place . Go Knights!! I am from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A beautiful coastal country located on the eastern part of Africa. I studied International Business Management at Centennial College. I believe in paying it forward and making a difference in my community no matter how small therefore I look forward to meeting you all and for us to make wonderful memories together.
Fun Facts About Me 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
I love love avocados. I enjoy travelling and exploring new places. I am an Afro-Arab. Watching anime and sci-fi is my favourite past time. I love organizing
Hi there! My name is Naomi. My pronous are she/her. I am the 2nd floor RA I am in my second year of the Global Business Management program. I am originally from Nairobi, Kenya. Fun facts about me: I love fashion and photography I enjoy traveling I enjoy binge watching series and movies
MEET ADAM
3RD FLOOR RA - COWBOYS Hi! My name is Adam and I am the Resident Assistant on the 3rd floor. I moved to Canada in January of this year and I am currently entering my 3rd semester of Culinary Management.
FUN FACTS Being an RA is my first job experience. My main interests are anything tech related, cooking, cars, music and music production, gaming, and Formula 1. I'm an introvert and prefer staying in than going out. I love all things purple, 80's, and sunsets for aesthetics. I have built a computer. I am a night owl. I have various weird and irrational phobias.
THIRD FLOOR RA 3RD FLOOR COWBOYS Hey! My name's Krish Desai and I'm a Resident Assistant on the Third Floor! I'm a first year Police Foundations student in my second semester pursuing a career in law enforcement!
FUN FACTS!
I was born in Scarborough, Ontario! I used to be a camp counsellor I'm a Dallas *Cowboys* fan and have also visited Texas multiple times I love sports - particularly anything based in Toronto I am a strong believer and adamant supporter of pineapples on pizza Feel free to reach out to me for anything and don't forget to follow @centennialcowboys! YEEHAW!
May your days be
MERRY & BRIGHT
Danika 5th FLOOR
Tansi Hello Wa gawn Bonjour Here to let you know some quicktibits about me . Im a first genertion born and raised Canadian with a diverse family background. Im a mature student currently in my second year of 2 programs taking Community Development Worker & First People Indigenous Studies. Im going for my masters in Political Justice and WILL open up my International Community Outreach Programs with SUSTAINBILITY & INCLUSION as is ny MARTA
My passion is the environment and advocating for marginilizeda people and environment. I thrive for community engagement and inform people of social reasources availble to all..Even when Im tackling those issues. I enjoy music, family, movies, hiking, walking, cooking, gardening, events and GREAT conversations
dream
- I dabble in almost every art there is - I have a dog back home nam ed MIKA - My dog is named after an an ime character - I watch more animated show s than live action - I play DND - I am Transgender - Name a colour, my hair has probably been it - I embrace the weird
ADARSH
6th
F FL LO OO OR R In
Studying Robotics and loves all things tech Born ready to have my mind blown!
NOTHIN'S IMPOSSIBLE, TOGETHER!
since Aug'21
Welcome to Centannial Place! Hi! My name is Adeola Atofarati. I am a Resident Assistant on the 7th floor. I am from Nigeria, and I am in the Global Business Management postgraduate program.
I believe our little acts of Fun Fact! kindness go a long way in I can stay indoors making each day better for for weeks as long someone. That's why I'm as I have a good supply of books, passionate about helping and apple people and leaving them with food juice! long lasting memories. I love road trips (with my friends of course!), and enjoy traveling to explore new places.
MEET PAUL, 7TH FLOOR
My name is Paul Odallo, Resident Assistant on 7th floor. I have recently completed the revered Post-Graduate program, Global Business Management.
Kenya is my motherland and she's renowned for her attractive tourism and hospitality, sports and recreation, booming real estate, beautiful people, just to mention a few.
Along the same latitude, I like all my things natural ranging from picturesque beaches to authentic cuisines. I also treasure good vibes, peaceful and happy moments. In a nutshell, I strive to be my best self and live my best life.
HAPPY 2022.
Instagram: @_odallo
LinkedIn: Paul Odallo
MEEt y0ur RA 0n the 8th fl00r
Hailun Ab0ut Me
Hailun Shen W0rk Experience
I've been working as an eMentor at Centennial College for two terms. Before that, I was a social media coordinator.
I am finishing the Business Admin Human Resources program. I enjoy helping student with an optimal experience. I love meeting people and learning about various cultures. h0bbies
Reading Meditating Cooking Calligraphy Classical music
Meet Eric
FACTS FUN
Welcome to Centennial Place Everyone PASSIONATE ABOUT My Friends My Studies Helping Others Living Exercising Healthy
I Speak French and I love my Friends English Tremendously My name Eric Charbonneau and I am thrilled to be a Senior RA this year for the Centennial Place Community. I'm a French Speaking Ontarian currently in my last year of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Centennial College
I can't express how excited I am to meet all of you throughout the year. I'm passionate I have one Older Brother about making a difference and rarely take and one Younger Sister anything for granted. I'm known for my positivity and high energy. You will often find me smiling and laughing. I encourage anyone and everyone to say hello when you see me in the hallway if I haven't before you. Lets make this year incredible and one never to forget I can do backflips
MEET NICOLE
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME I LOVE LISTENING TO EDM - MY FAVOURITE ARTISTS INCLUDE KREWELLA, ARMNHMR, SLANDER AND ILLENIUM I AM VIETNAMESE-CHINESE! I AM LEARNING HOW TO CROCHET, MY LATEST PROJECT IS AN ICE BEAR PLUSHIE. I POUR MILK BEFORE CEREAL (ALSO, IT TASTES BETTER EATING IT FROM A CUP!) I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE BUT I HATE THEM TOGETHER. I DON'T LIKE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS LIKE REESE'S . NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER TASTES AMAZING!
General Inquiries 416. 438. 2216 ext 6294 CentennialResidence@studenthousing.com
Matthew Fleming General Manager mfleming@studenthousing.com
Steven Voulgaris Assistant General Manager svoulgaris@studenthousing.com
Sanique Morris Leasing Manager samorris@studenthousing.com
Nicole Huynh Residence Life Coordinator nhuynh@studenthousing.com
Editors
NICOLE HUYNH Editor
ERIC CHARBONNEAU Contributor
Happy New Years Centennial Place
937 Progress Avenue, Scarborough ON M1G 3T8 Centennialresidence@studenthousing.com || 416.438.2216 ex 6294
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