TST Graduate Students' Association (TGSA)

Dear Friends,

Ring in the holiday season by joining us for a Santa Claus Parade Live Viewing Party, hosted by the TST and TGSA.

Enjoy a festive afternoon watching the Toronto Santa Claus Parade together with friends, family, and your TST peers. Kids are welcome. The TST building offers a great live view of the parade, which passes right in front of the building. 

📍 Location: TST Building, 47 Queen’s Park Cres. East

📅 Date: November 24, 2024

🕧 Time: 12:30 PM

🎉 Refreshments & Drinks Provided! 🎉

See the attached poster for more details. 

Please contact us in advance if you’ve got any accessibility needs, so that arrangements can be made.

Best,

TGSA

Hi Everyone,

Applications are now open for the GCTS and TGSA Fall 2024 Graduate Conference Awards. Both awards are currently accepting applications from TGSA students in a conjoint graduate program (PhD, DMin, MA and ThM).

The GCTS Conference Award and TGSA Conference Award have slightly different eligibility criteria but share the same application form, require the same documentation to be submitted, and have the same deadline of Friday November 1, 2024, 12 noon (EST). 

Eligibility criteria and submission instructions are included in the attached flyer for each award. Also attached are the application form and the OSOTF (Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund) form.

Submit all application materials online via Microsoft Forms, signing in with your University of Toronto credentials: https://forms.office.com/r/Qwwqps6EG5

For more details, see https://www.tst.edu/conference-awards

Best,

TGSA 

Dear All,

You are invited to join the University-wide event commemorating Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. The commemoration is being held in the Great Hall at Hart House (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto) on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 am.

This event honors the experiences of residential school survivors. For more information and to register, visit:

https://people.utoronto.ca/event/2024-orange-shirt-day-and-national-truth-reconciliation-day/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFNVgpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTaOVJG3VdB0ch4-Btz5vFgT9mkE02IYsNfyqFS6Ps1Rmnjj4UH-qSFi1g_aem_dW1NLgGIq7UOOvKASd_u3Q

Best,

TGSA

Hi Everyone,

I trust your academic year has been up to a promising start. Here are a couple of reminders about TGSA’s two upcoming events, both happening on Thursday September 12, at 1pm and at 4pm, respectively. Remember to RSVP for the SSHRC workshop. See attached flyers for more details:

Welcome Back Lunch Socials

TGSA invites you to our Welcome Back Lunch Socials, a perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new faces. Whether you’re just starting your academic journey or continuing, these socials are a great way to build community, share experiences, and enjoy some delicious food. We’re excited to begin this year together and look forward to seeing you there!

SSHRC Grant Writing Workshop

Join us for an insightful SSHRC Grant Writing Workshop tailored for theology graduate students! Learn valuable tips on writing successful grant proposal and hear from past SSHRC recipients about their experiences. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will provide practical guidance for your application process,

Please RSVP by emailing, and let us know if you have any accessibility needs or if you prefer to attend remotely.

For general information about either events, contact torontotheology@outlook.com

Best,

TGSA

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the New Academic Year!

As we embark on another exciting school year, we’re thrilled to welcome both new and returning students to our community. The Toronto School of Theology Graduate Students’ Association (TGSA) is here to support you throughout your academic journey—whether it’s through advocacy, community events, or providing resources to help you thrive.

See the attached newsletter for a line-up of upcoming events and activities, including community worship schedules across the colleges, grant writing workshop, welcome back socials, and the 2024 North American Academy of Ecumenists Annual Conference, hosted by the TST.

This year, we have a lineup of engaging activities, networking opportunities, and initiatives designed to enrich your academic journey, promote well-being, and build connections across cohorts. Stay tuned for our upcoming events, workshops, and ways to get involved!
We encourage you to reach out if you have any questions, ideas, or concerns.

Wishing you God’s blessings for the academic year ahead!

Best,

Maureen Ononiwu

President, TGSA