OTSU 2024 Black History Month Events
All month long, the OTSU is celebrating Black History month with events and programming that celebrates our Black community. Black History Month is a time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and rich history of Black Canadians, combat anti-Black racism, and is an opportunity to work toward change.
This year, the OTSU presents "Legacy Builders" to celebrate Black Ontario Tech students in several ways, including offering the Black Excellence in Leadership Award, hosting a Black games night and BHM-themed Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune events, highlighting Black student community leaders, providing information sessions featuring what Black alumni are up to post graduation, and creating Legacy Builders Edition 1, a digital magazine from Black student submissions highlighting fashion, cultural wear, athletics, and much more!
See you there!
Caribbean Students Association – AGM
For more information, please visit the Caribbean Students Association’s Instagram page (@csa_otu)
Black Student Collective — Brown Table Talk
For more information, please visit the Black Student Collective’s Instagram page (@ot_bsc)
Beyond the Degree: Navigating Finances as a Black Graduate
Join the OTSU for an info session tailored for Black students who are thinking about post graduate routes. The Fireside Reading Room will have a career centre presentation covering academic job search, networking and career development. Alumni will be discussing their route from University to graduate school and the workforce in "Journey from Ontario Tech" The booths in SHA Atrium will have info on practical strategies for managing finances including budgeting, student loan considerations, as a Black graduate. The Career Centre will also have a booth on academic job search. Everyone is welcome it's never too early to start planning!
Caribbean Students Association – Caribbean Cupid Centre
For more information, please visit the Caribbean Students Association’s Instagram page (@csa_otu)
African Student Union – Paint & Sip
Tickets: $15. For more information, please visit the African Student Union’s Instagram page (@asu_onttech)
OTSU AfroGames Lounge
A chill evening of good games and good vibes, the Afrogames Lounge will feature games from Black owned companies, such as Black Card Revoked, #CultureTags, Urban Trivia, and Lyrically Correct. It’s a place to socialize and get to know other Black-Identifying students and allies at Ontario Tech, and classic favouites like Twister, UNO, Guess Who and alot more will also be available. Everyone is welcome!
OTSU Jeopardy & Wheel of Fortune: Black History Month Edition
The OTSU is hosting the classic game shows with a BHM focus, challenging participants’ understanding of Black history, culture, folklore, traditions, and achievements in a friendly competition for some great prizes! All students are welcome to join in on the laughter and gain a deeper appreciation for the significant contributions of the Black community!
Caribbean Students Association x African Student Union: The Ultimate Fete of the Year
19+ event, purchase $10 ticket at otsu.square.site. For more information, please visit the Caribbean Students Association and African Student Union’s Instagram pages (@csa_otu, @asu_onttech)
