TST Graduate Students' Association (TGSA)

Dear All,

We’re excited to announce that applications for both the TGSA and GCTS Fall 2025 Conference Awards are now open! These awards provide financial assistance to students presenting at academic conferences between September 1 and December 31, 2025.

All students who will be presenting are encouraged to apply, even if you’ve received an award in the past. However, priority will be given to students who have not received a TGSA award.

The application deadline for both awards is Friday, October 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

For instructions on how to apply and to access the required forms, visit: https://www.tst.edu/conference-awards

For more details on eligibility and available funding, please review the attached flyers.

Best,
TGSA

Dear All,

Welcome to a new academic year.

We’re pleased to invite you to a virtual Writing Workshop with Professor Callie Callon, offering guidance on how to prepare a strong application for the Canada Graduate Research
Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D).

Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM (Eastern)
Location: Zoom (link to be shared upon RSVP)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 3. See poster for more details.

This workshop will be helpful whether you’re applying this year or planning ahead. We look forward to seeing many of you there.

Best,
TGSA

 Hi Everyone,

Registration is now open for TGSA’s upcoming Spring Conference on the theme “Theology, Conflict, Violence, and Peacebuilding,” taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Loretto College (University of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto).

Check-in begins at 9:30 AM, and refreshments will be provided.

Please register by April 19, 2025, using the link below:
🔗 TGSA 2025 Spring Conference Registration Form

See the attached poster for more details, schedule and contact.

Best,

TGSA

Dear All,

I trust this message finds you well.

The message is to notify you that the nomination period for available TGSA board positions commences today, April 7, 2025, and will close on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Below is the list of vacant positions on the TGSA Board (as of April 7, 2025). Please note that all roles are for a two-year term, with duties outlined in Section D of the TGSA Policies and Procedures, available here:
https://tgsa.sa.utoronto.ca/files/2022/04/TGSA-Policies-and-Procedures-2022.pdf

Executive Positions

• President
• Treasurer
• VP Academic
• VP External
• VP Conferences
• VP Communications

College Representatives

• Emmanuel College Rep
• Knox College Rep
• Trinity College Rep
• Wycliffe College Rep

Program Representatives

• DMin Rep
• Master of Arts Rep
• Master of Theology Rep

Non-Voting Officer

• Secretary

Candidates must be nominated by two peers and must be willing to serve. College representatives must be registered at the respective college, and program representatives must be enrolled in the respective program. Nominees will receive either notice of acclamation or further details about the election process (if applicable) on or shortly after May 5, 2025.

As the entire Executive Board is open, I encourage each of you to engage with classmates and friends—consider who among you would serve well in these roles, and submit nominations accordingly.

For nominations, questions, or concerns, please contact me.

Best,
Maureen Ononiwu
Chief Returning Officer, TGSA 2025 Nominations/Elections

 Dear All,

We’re excited to announce that applications for both the TGSA and GCTS conference awards are now open! These awards offer financial assistance to students presenting at a conference between January 1st and August 31st, 2025.

The application deadline for both awards is March 31st, 2025. For instructions on how to apply, visit: https://www.tst.edu/conference-awards.

Updates for this season:

• All students who will be presenting are encouraged to apply, even if you’ve received an award in the past. However, the committee may prioritize applicants who haven’t previously been conferred an award.
• Financial need assessment is not required for the TGSA award.

For more details on the available funding and eligibility, please check the attached flyers.

Best,
TGSA