The Centennial Express

CENTENNIAL express

WELCOME + MEET THE TEAM + TORONTO ADVENTURES

10

PLACES TO GO

Before the Summer ends.

PLUS Meet our staff

September 2020 Follow the new health & safety guidelines for the Residence.

Move-In Day(s) Recap

WELCOME TO CENTENNIAL PLACE

Welcome Home

If you’re reading this, you’re already off to a great start in keeping up with the exciting things happening at Centennial Place.

This monthly Newsletter sees a ton of effort from our team invested in keeping you apprised of the programs, events, policies, and some otherwise-random-butawesome things happening in our community and beyond. I’m thrilled that you’re taking the time to see what we have in store for you.

This year looks very different with COVID-19 at our doorstep, but we’re doing everything we can to keep it out, keep you safe, be smart, and do our part. We trust you’ll do the same, and help maintain Centennial Place as a warm, welcoming and—perhaps most importantly this year—COVID-free community that you can feel apart of. We’re working hard to reinstate privileges that have been temporarily suspended in an effort to mitigate the spread of this virus, and hope you’re as excited as we are to get back into the beautiful amenity spaces at Centennial Place, and participate in some great activities.

To our new residents, thank you for choosing us. We appreciate you, and we want you to feel comfortable asking questions, seeking support, and building a positive and memorable experience in Residence. To our returning residents, thank you for choosing us (again)! We appreciate you, and your choice to continue living in the centre of it all—even if it looks a little different than before.

Either way, let’s build an incredible year together and hopefully we find ourselves embracing once more, as friends new and old come together again. Cheers!

Matthew Fleming,Director

E U S S I S I H IN T OME H E COM L E W

EAM T E T TH E E M

SIT I V O ES T C A L 10 P

NOW K U YO E R MO THE S/ U H IT TW C E N S CON EVENT ETY F A &S S H T L HEA IDELINE GU

Why did I Choose Centennial Place: I chose to live in this Residence because it is the perfect place to start your new journey in Canada. I only have to focus in my studies because Centennial got us covered with paying utilities and fixing whatever we need.

Also I like the fact that I'm surrounded by a lot of students that are in the same situation that I am.

I made many international friends in this place, that with time became my new family.

MEET SANTIAGO CADENA

Name: Santiago Cadena Nationality: Cancun, Mexico Fun Fact: I love poetry and to talk in public

MEET THE

TEAM

SANIQUE Residence Life Coordinator

KYLA Resident Assistant

ERIC Resident Assistant

ANDREW Assistant Director

ARMAN Resident Assistant

MATTHEW Director, Housing & Res. Life

GABRIELA Resident Assistant

FEYI Resident Assistant

MEET THE Steven Leasing Manager

CRISTINA Leasing Assistant

NHAN Leasing Assistant

MOSOPE Leasing Assistant

CHRISTINA Leasing Assistant

PAOLA Leasing Assistant

LEASING LEASINGTEAM TEAM

SAGAR Leasing Assistant

JAMILLA Leasing Assistant

BOOK-KEEPER BOOKKEEPER

MEET THE

MAINTENANCE & MAINTENANCE & HOUSEKEEPING TEAM HOUSEKEEPING TEAM

NIK Maintenance Manager

BARB Housekeeping

FERDI Maintenance Technician

BEV Housekeeping

LILY

JERRY Maintenance Technician

ABDUL Housekeeping

SHEMA Housekeeping

10 places

1

You should explore before the summer ends!

6

9

We can't believe this summer is coming to an end.

Before this happens, go grab your sunscreen, picnic cloth and face mask and get ready to enjoy some of the following locations while the weather keeps smiling at us.

Make sure to check the weather report before planning your trip, as you don't want to be caught in the middle of a thunderstorm at the beach.

If you choose to go to a park or beach be prepared with picnic items, snacks and games for your excursion. You can get these at any dollar store or mall.

1. Scarborough Bluffs 2. High Park 3. Woodbine Beach 4. Toronto Island 5. Niagara Falls 6. Sugar Beach

While the city is moving forward in the reopening stages it's better to be safe than sorry. We encourage you to use your face mask at all times and avoid big gatherings. Let's collaborate to create positive memories of Summer 2020.

7. Humber Bridge

Remember to be cautious, and follow the safety rules and guidelines for these places as outlined by the By-Laws and wear your Personal Protective Equipment.

10. Guildwood Park

8. Glen Stewart Park 9. Patio (any)

CENTENNIAL PLACE RESIDENCE LIFE

We all scream for

ICE

cream.

THANK YOU!

For joining us in our ice cream social this summer, where we secured an ice cream truck to visit the residence and provide delicious treats for our amazing residents. We loved seeing you enjoying the nice weather and having an ice cream in the centre of it all.

We understand it has been a stressful and complicated Summer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Management wanted to do something extra special as a show of gratitude for your patience, cooperating, and understanding.

Stay tuned for more events!

ORIENTATION EVENTS AND PROGRAMS JUST FOR YOU

SEPT 8

GUIDED MEDITATION

SEPT 9

DIY FACE MASK

SEPT 9

KARAOKE

6pm

6pm

8pm

@centennialres1 IG Live

@centennialres1 IGTV

@centennilares1 IG Live

SEPT 10

FULL BODY WORK-OUT

SEPT 11

ZUMBA

SEPT 12

SIMPLE MEALS

3pm

6pm 2pm

SEPT 12

8pm

@centennialres1 IG Live

@centennialres1 IG Live

@centennialres1 IGTV

CENTENNIAL IG PARTY @centennialres1 IG Live

B L M

THE MORE ...

WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD

What is Black Lives Matter?

"These

three

supremacy,

words

end

are

racially

a

cry

targeted

to

dismantle

violence,

and

white fix

the

broken system in which Black people struggle more simply because of the color of their skin."

-(Jill

Miller,

2020,

Press

Banner,

Black

Lives

Matter

-

Why

the

Movement is so Important)

How did the Black Lives Matter Movement start?

"The movement traces its origins to the killing of Trayvon Martin,

a

Black

17-year-old,

by

a

neighborhood

watch

volunteer in Florida in 2012. But it really took off after a police officer fatally shot Michael Brown, 18, in Ferguson, Mo., in 2014.For more than a year, protests flared up with new police killings.

The Justice Department investigated police departments across the country and reached settlements with some to monitor their operations. Some police forces introduced new

reforms,

like

making

their

officers

wear

body

cameras.

Even after much of the media attention faded from the Black Lives Matter movement after Mr. Trump’s election in 2016, organizing and policy work continued. So when the devastating video surfaced of Mr. Floyd suffocating as an officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes, the infrastructure was there for activists to spring into action, experts said."

-(John

Eligon,

2020,

NYtimes

-Black

Lives

Movement While Facing New Challenges)

Matter

Grows

as

...YOU KNOW EDUCATE YOURSELF

B L M

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER

HEALTH & SAFETY guidelines

BUILDING POLICIES

The use of face masks is mandatory when entering the building and must be worn at all times until arriving your unit.

The NO Guest Policy is still in effect, to ensure the well-being of our residents.

Our housekeeping staff is going above and beyond constantly sanitizing the common areas helping us excel in the safety for all of our residents.

DELIVERY

No delivery persons are allowed in to the building, if you order food or groceries please meet the delivery person outside. If you bought something online you will receive an email from our staff letting you know you have a package.

Thank you

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GENERAL INQUIRIES GENERAL

INQUIRIES

416.

2216

438.

EXT

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CENTENNIALRESIDENCE@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

MATTHEW

FLEMING

GENERAL

MANAGER

MFLEMING@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

ANDREWÂ ZETTEL ASSISTANT

GENERAL

MANGER

AZETTEL@AMERICANCAMPUS.COM

STEVEN

VOULGARIS

LEASING

MANAGER

SVOULGARIS@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

LILY

HU

BOOK

KEEPER

LHU@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

SANIQUE

MORRIS

RESIDENCE

LIFE

COORDINATOR

SAMORRIS@STUDENTHOUSING.COM

EDITORS SANIQUE MORRIS EDITOR

CRISTINA ARANDA EDITOR

SANTIAGO CADENA RESIDENT CONTRIBUTOR

Live in the Centre of it All