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Online Databases and Resources

The LRC helps students conduct research by providing access to online databases such as PubMed and MEDLINE. These databases contain full text articles from peer-reviewed journals. Other databases, such as Anatomy.tv, provide students with 3D interactive anatomy exploration. Students can also view medical images and videos online. Click on the link to the Virtual Portal from michener.ca/LRC to find the LRC Services.

Referencing and Writing Tools

The LRC is committed to helping students succeed in their academic studies. You can find many tools on the library’s website to help you correctly reference resources and write assignments. Click on the link to the Virtual Portal from michener.ca/LRC to find the Referencing & Writing Help.

TEXTBOOK

You can find a list of required and recommended textbooks for your program on our website (michener.ca/textbook-list).

Textbooks can be purchased in person at the University of Toronto Bookstore, 214 College Street, or online at uoftbookstore.com. Start by clicking Textbooks and then Find Textbooks. Next, choose Michener as your Select a Campus term and continue filling in the requested information for each of your courses to generate a book list.

You can also choose to purchase your textbooks through your preferred online bookstore, but don’t forget to allow for delivery time. Alternatively, some of your textbooks may be available for purchase from upper year students. Check out the Student Success Network Facebook group.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to borrow textbooks from the LRC while the physical space is closed. When making plans, you should assume that you will not be able to borrow textbooks for the duration of the 2020-2022 academic year; you are encouraged to purchase your required textbooks.

gET INVOLVED

The best way to get the most out of your time at Michener is to get involved and participate in the many activities, committees and groups open to students. Below are just a few of the ways you can do just that.

STUDENT COUNCIL

The Student Council serves as the students’ representative body. It initiates and directs student activities, acts as liaison with Michener staff, and provides information from a student perspective to many Michener committees. The Council consists of student representatives elected from each fulltime program and from each year. Members attend weekly meetings to conduct business. Meetings will be conducted virtually until it is safe to resume in-person meetings. A staff member serves as advisor to assist the Council. For further information or a copy of our constitution, contact the Student Council at studentcouncil@michener.ca or drop by the office in room 1304.

MEDICAL RADIATION CIENCE OCIETY (MR )

The Medical Radiation Sciences Society overlooks both academic and social aspects of student life in the MRS programs in connection with the University of Toronto. Student representation is distributed among all disciplines (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology, Radiological Technology, and Radiation Therapy) and across all three academic years to participate in decisionmaking administrative program committees working for the betterment of student life.

It is the responsibility of every MRSS member to maintain open communication regarding all academic and social activities by promoting inter-professionalism among peers, encouraging feedback, and ensuring that students are connected with the MRSS. Members of the MRSS strive to provide the best possible student experience, demonstrating professionalism and motivation for awareness of the medical radiation sciences. Contact us at mrssociety@michener.ca.

MEDICAL LABORATORY TUDENT ' OCIETY (ML )

The MLSS strives to engage students in the Medical Laboratory Sciences, Diagnostic Cytology and Genetics Technology Programs at Michener. Our executive team works to organize events that aim to promote current topics in Laboratory Sciences through informative “LabTalks” with guest speakers from relevant professional backgrounds, while also encouraging social engagement between peers through fun group activities. In addition, we organize events to raise awareness, promote our profession, and discuss important topics to our disciplines. Our representatives are elected at the beginning of each academic year from the mentioned programs to share upcoming events with their class and to learn more about events of interest to their peers! To connect with us, e-mail: mlss@michener.ca.

CHARITY COMMITTEe

The Charity Committee is a great way to get involved with your classmates and students from other programs while giving back to the community. Members attend bi-weekly meetings and will be engaging in a variety of charitable initiatives, which include fundraisers, recycling drives, and virtual and in-person charity events. The application for Executive positions will be available at the end of August. For more information or inquiries about Charity Committee and/or the Executive positions, please email charitycommittee@michener.ca. We look forward to meeting you!

STUDENT CLUB

Are you interested in starting a student club at Michener? If so, we are open to incorporating them into Student Life at Michener. Please contact the Student Success Network at success@michener.ca to find out how!

ATHLETICS & RECREATION

Our fitness facility has a gymnasium, squash court, strength equipment, cardio machines, boxing station, men’s and women’s saunas, lockers (long term and day use) and shower facilities. In exchange for your student ID at the main reception desk you can have access to squash racquets, volleyballs, basketballs, table tennis equipment, badminton racquets and more! The gymnasium is open 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. nightly. The strength and cardio are and squash court are open 24 hours.

Student Council is involved with developing the intramural and athletics programming offered at Michener. Some of the activities include intramural sports (basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, floor hockey, dodgeball, etc.), group exercise classes, and much more throughout the year. Contact us at intramurals@michener.ca.

All Medical Radiation Science students also have full access to the athletic facilities and programs at U of T. Please check: athletics.utoronto.ca.