SMCSU Recognized clubs

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 Join us weekly to participate in Megagames. These are large TTRPGs, like Dungeons and Dragons, except with many more people. Come back week-after-week to build the world and your character. Last year was hugely successful with roughly 20 weekly players, and we expect to only grow. Come meet people just as nerdy as you, or possibly even more! 

SMC Cinema Club hosts social film-viewing events with discussion for students. Viewings are hosted on SMC campus and include a variety of films from different genres, carefully picked by our group of cinema-lovers or suggested by any club member. The club strives to bring cinema discussion to all students ranging from new fans to film-lovers. 

Instagram: @ smc.cinema 

SMC Runs is a welcoming, student-led run club at St. Michael’s College dedicated to promoting physical wellness, mental health, and community connection through movement. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, we offer a supportive space to lace up, de-stress, and explore campus and Toronto on foot together. 

Instagram: @smcruns

The Book & Media Studies Student Association (BMSSA) represents all students within the University of Toronto in the Book and Media Studies program, as well as students who have taken a class from the program.

The BMSSA holds academic and professional development events, advocates for new courses and advancements to the program, as well as provides social opportunities for students to connect with the Book and Media Studies community. We also publish an academic journal (The Foolscap) each year.

Instagram: @bmssa_uoft

 The St. Michael’s Troubadours, or the Troubs, are a student run drama society who strive to foster a representative, inclusive, anti-racist, and welcoming community that is committed to creating space for students to showcase and develop their artistic capabilities. Every season consists of plays, musicals, and other theatre pieces, all of which are produced and performed by students in the U of T theatre community. In the past we've had very successful runs of productions including Lord of the Flies,  Tick, Tick...Boom! and the Shawshank Redemption. 

Instagram: @smc_troubadours

 Emergence is a new UofT-based student club that aims to create an inclusive, supportive, and empowering community for East Asian queer students and allies through social events, collective learning, cultural recognition, creative workshops, and opportunities for collaboration with local queer communities. Emergence also aims to operate as a not-for-profit organization to support local non-profit organizations through activities such as fundraising sales and collecting donations. 

Instagram: @ea_queer_emergence_uoft

The Celtic Studies Course Union represents students enrolled in the Celtic Studies program at St. Michael's College and hosts events relating to the Celtic nations of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Brittany. These include pub nights, lectures, a Robert Burns supper, and the annual Masquerade Ball. 

Instagram: @celticstudiesuoft

The Medieval Studies Undergraduate Society represents all students enrolled in the Medieval Studies program or taking Medieval Studies courses. We host academic and social events for students including lectures, movie nights, pub nights, library tours, and an annual masquerade ball.

Instagram: @medievaltoronto

The SMC Talking Circles have returned! Our club recognizes that being a student can be stressful at times, so come and join us at our Talking Circles sessions, where we engage in stress-relieving activities such as wellness walks, creating vision boards, and journaling. We aim to create a comfortable and safe space where all UofT students feel seen, heard and supported by their peers and our amazing team. Come have fun and meet new people on campus!

Instagram: @smctalkingcircles

The Christianity and Culture Club is a social space where students can immerse themselves in an engaging environment that explores the intellectual traditions of Christianity, both past and present, while enjoying refreshments and participating in various activities. Notably, in the past, we have held lectures on Christianity's relations to art, poetry, and the sciences. We are also continuing our joint movie nights with campus ministry during the year for those interested in stopping by!

Instagram: @christianityandculture 

 The Toronto Chapter of the Thomistic Institute is UofT's Chapter of an organization based in Washington D.C. which is broadly devoted to the promotion of philosophical exploration and discussion on university campuses (especially Thomistic Philosophy). We run a relaxed weekly reading and discussion group open to students of all programs! The club also hosts a number of engaging lectures each year by professors visiting from other Universities, open to any students who are interested. Past lecture topics have included bioethics, famous philosophical dilemmas, the relationship between religion and science, medieval philosophy, the question of extraterrestrial life, and more! 

Instagram:  @thomistictoronto 

The SMCUSU Wellness Council is dedicated to promoting student well-being by hosting inclusive, welcoming events that help students destress, connect with peers, and prioritize their mental health. From stress-coping workshops and arts & crafts sessions to movie nights and other fun, engaging activities, our events are designed to support all students on their wellness journey.

Instagram:  @usmcwellness 

In an era where sharing reels with friends and chatting with AI bots has become a method of socialization equal to face-to-face communication with humans, young people have become divided and isolated by their screens. St. Mike's Village aims to bring down this barrier created by our deeply individualistic and consumerist society.  Our goal is to create a safe space for students to have open, honest, and engaging conversations about the role in which technology plays within the conversation surrounding community and sustainability. Instead of rejecting the digital environment that divides us, we want to spark friendly debate and learn about how this invention impacts our environment. Just like the small villages that depend on each other to grow and to heal, St. Mike’s Village will be a place for coexistence, nurturing, and healing, on an individual, communal, and environmental level. 

Instagram: @smc.village

 SAGA (St. Michael's Students Against Gendered Assault) is a grassroots, trauma-informed coalition that provides support and resources to survivors of sexual violence at SMC and across the University of Toronto; it is founded and led by survivors through survivor-centred principles such as autonomy, consent, equity, mutual aid, support, and care. SAGA recognizes survivors as the leaders whose voices need to be heard to implement policy change. 

Past initiatives have included monthly resource fairs, where we provide free safer sex, menstrual and self care supplies to students. We have hosted multiple educational workshops, including our workshop on reclaiming joy as a survivor, Palestinian advocacy and our sexual health education seminar. Some other initiatives in past years have been collaborations with organizations like Black Cap TO where we raised funds for survivors living with HIV/AIDS. We have also had many events for SMC students like study nights, and craft events.

Instagram: @saga.pears

The University of Toronto’s Multiracial Students’ Association (MSA) was founded to create a safe, inclusive space for individuals of mixed heritage, including multiethnic, multiracial, and multicultural students. We are committed to fostering community, expanding social networks, and promoting awareness of the diverse cultures and traditions of all students across U of T.

MSA has previously organized study socials, cultural tabling events, and an end-of-year multicultural food festival to celebrate identity and bring together students from all backgrounds. We would be honoured to continue hosting events that encourage cultural exchange, celebrate diversity, and build a strong sense of belonging within our university community.

Instagram: @uoft.msa

The Arab Student Association (ASA) at St. Michael’s College is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community among Arab students whilst being open to non-Arab students as well to promote intercultural connections. Our mission is to celebrate Arab culture, heritage, and diversity. 

Instagram: @asa.utl, and educational initiatives, ASA provides opportunities to strengthen connections, explore traditions, and build lasting friendships. Past initiatives include Ramadan Eid Iftar nights to share a meal and celebrate tradition, trivia nights to engage students about Arab knowledge and history, and meet and greets to introduce people to each other and provide a safe space to connect.t

Instagram: @asa.utsg

TaeKwonDo has its roots in Korea but it has evolved into the quick paced martial art that is practiced globally. UTTO is a fantastic way for those interested in the art of Taekwondo to get together and practice their skills, perfect their technique and master new kicks. We hold classes for all skill levels starting at an introductory level and going all the way for classes held for competitive sparring. 

The U of T Taekwondo Team is an unofficial club team that has had a lot of success at tournaments both in and out of province. The competitive team has competed in OUTCL tournaments and many local tournaments organised by the Ontario Taekwondo Association in the past years. In 2016, UTTO organised the University League, a chance for students to spar.

Instagram: @uofttaekwondo

 The Italian Student Association aims to provide a space in which international students from Italy, students of Italian descent, and everyone who is interested in Italian culture can mingle with each other through various social events. Some such events include pasta-making classes, wine-tasting, and games nights. the ISA also hosts academic events, such as study sessions for students of Italian language, opportunities to practice speaking Italian with other speakers and learners, as well as hosting guest lectures and a conference showcasing research in the humanities. 

Instagram: @isa.uoft 

  The SMC Funnies is St. Mike's best and only sketch comedy club! Keeping comedy affordable and alive on campus since at least 2017! We put on fall and spring shows and are begging you to come laugh with us! 

Instagram: @smcfunnies  

   The purpose of the Club shall be to provide a platform for students interested in podcasts at St. Michael's College within the University of Toronto. The Club aims to be a student-run podcast that focuses on the St. Michael’s College community and student life. The Club aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and skill development in the field of podcast production, and provide students with a steadfast source of captivating media content. The Club hopes to inspire students to connect with others, engage with a wide variety of topics, and develop new perspectives.   

Instagram: @smcunfiltered   

    At BIDC, we bridge science and innovation by empowering students to explore the biotech industry’s scientific, technical, and commercial dimensions. Through speaker series, workshops, conferences and networking, we connect aspiring biotechnologists with the tools, knowledge, and community to launch their ideas and careers.  

Instagram: @bidcuoft 

Our purpose is to create an environment where students can relax, have fun and make friends. It's important to have a way to de-stress, since university can sometimes feel overwhelming, and our club provides an opportunity to do just that.  

Being the centre of SMC for board games, we are a club that all SMC students can come to and relax. There is no waitlist nor membership fee to ensure it is as easy as possible for students to come in and join. The club is beneficial not only to the SMC community and students, but students from all other colleges and faculties as well. 

Instagram: @pairadicebgc 

     The GAA Club holds weekly practice sessions for hurling and Gaelic football - two sports of ancient Irish origin that are still popular in Ireland today. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join.    

Instagram: @uoftgaa