TST Graduate Students' Association (TGSA)

Hi everyone,

I trust you are enjoying the final arrival of spring weather this long weekend (at least for those of us in Toronto).

You are invited to attend the TGSA Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom.

Please find attached the Year in Review. I encourage you to read it in advance of the meeting.

At the AGM, we will announce and ratify the results of the recent board election, review the reports, and members will be invited to ask questions and offer suggestions for the coming year, including workshop and event ideas, conference themes, and student issues they would like the board to address.

The Zoom Link will be shared via email.

I hope you will be able to attend.

Best,

Maureen Ononiwu,
TGSA President

Dear All,

The nomination period for the TGSA 2026 Nominations/Elections commenced on April 2, 2026, and closed on April 24, 2026.

The vacant positions announced were:

Executive Roles:

• President

• Treasurer

• VP Communications

College Representatives:

• Regis College Rep

• Trinity College Rep

Program Representatives:

• DMin Rep

• Master of Arts Rep

• Master of Theology Rep

Non-Voting Officer:

• Secretary

Two nominations were received for the position of President, listed in alphabetical order:

• David Ross – 3rd year PhD candidate in New Testament at Wycliffe College

• Luna Harlow – 4th year PhD in Theological Studies at Emmanuel College

Both candidates have confirmed their willingness to let their names stand. As a result, the position of President is contested and will proceed to an election.

One nomination was received for the position of VP Communications. However, as this nomination did not receive the required second nomination, it cannot be included in the official nominations.

No nominations were received for the remaining positions. The incoming Board will decide how to appoint or fill those positions in accordance with the TGSA Policies and Procedures.

The campaign period will run from now to May 12. I have attached the candidates’ statements to this email.

Voting will take place from 12:00 a.m. on May 13 until 11:59 p.m. on May 15. To vote, please log in during the voting period using the link below:

https://utoronto.simplyvoting.com/vote.php?mode=getBallot&election=291263

The voting link will only work during the voting period.

The Annual General Meeting will take place on May 21. The time and Zoom details will be shared closer to the date.

Thank you to both candidates, and I encourage all TST graduate students to participate in the TGSA election.

Regards,

Maureen Ononiwu

Chief Returning Officer, TGSA 2026 Nominations/Elections and Outgoing President

Dear All,

A quick reminder to register for the TGSA Spring 2026 Conference, Theology & Culture, taking place on May 1, 2026 from 9:30am–4:30pm at Trinity College, University of Toronto.

Whether presenting or attending, please register so we can finalize catering arrangements. See link below for conference poster and to register:

TGSA Spring 2026 Conference Registration

We look forward to a full and engaging day.

Best,
TGSA

Dear All,

I trust you are not finding this end-of-term period too stressful.

This message is to notify you that the nomination period for available TGSA Board positions commences today, April 2, 2026, and will close on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Below is the list of vacant positions on the TGSA Board (as of April 2, 2026). 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 Communications

College Representatives
• Regis College Rep
• Trinity 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 be willing to serve. College Representatives must be registered at the respective college, and Program Representatives must be enrolled in the corresponding program. Nominees will receive either notice of acclamation or further details regarding the election process (if applicable) on or shortly after May 4, 2026.

I encourage each of you to engage with classmates and colleagues, consider who would serve well in these roles, and submit nominations accordingly. For College Representative positions, input from the respective college graduate student councils is welcome in identifying suitable candidates to serve as liaisons between TGSA and their colleges.

For nominations, questions, or concerns, please contact me at maureen.ononiwu@mail.utoronto.ca.

Best,
Maureen Ononiwu
Chief Returning Officer, TGSA 2026 Nominations/Elections

Dear All,

I trust this message finds you well.

This is a notice to inform you that TGSA will be inviting nominations for positions on its Board of Representatives. The nomination period will begin on Thursday, April 2, 2026, and will end on Friday, April 24, 2026. I, Maureen Ononiwu, will serve as the Chief Returning Officer (CRO).

The positions that will be vacant at the end of this academic year and for which we are seeking nominations are:

Executive Positions

• President
• Treasurer
• VP Communications

College Representatives

• Regis College Rep
• Trinity College Rep

Program Representatives

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

Non-Voting Officer

• Secretary

All positions are for a two-year term, with responsibilities described in Section D of the TGSA Policies and Procedures, available at: https://tgsa.sa.utoronto.ca/files/2022/04/TGSA-Policies-and-Procedures-2022.pdf

Candidates must be nominated by two peers and be willing to serve. College reps must be registered at the college they represent, and program reps must be enrolled in the corresponding program. Nominees will receive notice of either their acclamation or further election details (if applicable) by email after May 4, 2026.

We invite you to take time to consider whether you feel called to serve your student body through TGSA.

For nominations or inquiries, please contact me at maureen.ononiwu@mail.utoronto.ca.

Thanks, in anticipation of your participation.

Sincerely,
Maureen Ononiwu
Chief Returning Officer, TGSA 2026 Nominations/Elections

Dear TST Graduate Students,

Take a break from your busy schedules and join us for TheoSocial (game competition style) on Thursday, March 26, from 1–3 PM at the TST Building Café.

Come enjoy an afternoon of games, conversation, and light refreshments. Bring your game face and connect with fellow students in a relaxed and friendly setting.

See the poster below for full details.

Best,
TGSA