Tamil Classes are postponed until futher notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Tamil Classes
Event: UTSG TSA Winter Tamil Class.
What: Workshop
Start Time: Monday, December 21 at 9:00am
End Time: Thursday, December 31 at 3:00pm
Where: TBA
TSA Formal Tickets
Hope everyone's exams are going well - only a few more days and we're all officially on winter holidays! but remember, before you leave campus, GET YOUR TSA FORMAL TICKETS!
WEDNESDAY: 12-2 & 5-7
THURSDAY: 12-2 & 5-7
FRIDAY: 12-2 & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Remember to have your ID on you when your purchasing your ticket; If you're bringing a guest, please have their ID on hand as well.
get @ any of your TSA execs for more details.
TOMORROW ... UofT Tri-Campus Maveerar Naal/Tamil Remembrance Day
What: Tri-campus - Tamil Remembrance Day
When: Tomorrow (Friday, November 20, 2009)
Where: UTSC Room AA112
Join us for Tamil Remembrance Day, a day honoring all those who’ve suffered, sacrificed and perished in the Tamil struggle.
The evening will include performances, speeches and a moment of silence as we commemorate all the lives and livelihoods, lost throughout all these years.
This Tamil Remembrance Day holds a greater significance as the events of this year are vividly etched in our minds. Tamil Remembrance Day is a time for everyone to come together to reflect upon, remember and revive the memories of our fallen heroes.
Join us on November 20,2009
at UofT Scarborough in room AA112.
Program starts at 6:00pm.
For anyone wanting to volunteer, we will be leaving for UTSC at 2:00pm from the sussex clubhouse.
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Directions to Sussex Clubhouse:
21 Sussex Avenue (known as Sussex Court on the official campus map) is located at the corner of Sussex Avenue and Huron Street, in the shadow of Robarts Library, one block west of St. George, one block east of Spadina, and two blocks south of Bloor, it is within an easy walk of both Spadina and St. George TTC stations.
TSA Charity Volleyball Tournament
What: TSA Charity Volleyball Tournament
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 7pm-9pm
Where: Hart House Lower Gym
Cost: If you register individually, $2. If you register with a FULL team of 6, $10.
Note:
- Must register before Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 11:59pm
- Students can register either at the TSA office during office hours or can send an email to one of the ACs (i'll provide contact information at the bottom)
- When registering, provide: 1) Team name, 2) names of all players & 3) Captain name and everyone's contact information!
- Bags and extra clothing are not permitted in the gym so players are responsible for bringing a lock
- Players can try their luck and drop in, but we can't guarantee that they will get a chance to play
TSA needs your help...Come to the General meeting on Thursday November 5, 2009
Tamil Remembrance Day, bears a greater significance this year than ever before. This year, we look forward to reflect on our past, recognize our present and move on into the future together as a Tamil community here in Canada, back home and around the world.
Dates to look out for:
Nov 5- General Meeting at Sanford Fleming Cafe @ 6pm
(If you cannot attend the General meeting but still wish to participate please email Aranie.)
If you wish to contribute/volunteer/participate in any way or form (i.e. learn more, write, perform, dance, sing, build props, paint, create, give a helping hand, etc.) in respects to the Tamil Remembrance Day with your fellow TSA members and community at UTSG...
-your name
-year of study/program
-contact info
-availabilities throughout the week (times & days)
-if you have any idea of how /what you want to contribute (please specify)
-if you don’t know what you like to do but just want to contribute (say “anything”)
We are in need of many volunteers. So if you can, PLEASE do come out , bring your friends and join us. Everyone is welcome. We hope to meet you all soon.
Halloween Haunt at St. George
TSA!
Are you ready to put your books away for one night? Exhausted from memorizing those facts for your midterms? Ready to let loose with your fellow students? And most importantly, FOUND YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME YET!?!
Well if you haven't, its time to find it - because your UTSG TSA is
welcoming you to our annual TSA Halloween Party: HALLOWEEN HAUNT ON ST. GEORGE.
Bring your cameras, invite your friends and find those crazy costumes because its time to relax and bring back that little toddler in you who loved this day.
*This party will feature the first ever TSA Halloween Scavenger Hunt around UTSG!*
It'll be held on October 29th from 6-9 pm in the Hart House Debate Rooms. We encourage everyone to dress up and bring a bunch of people. Of course, if you don't want to wear a costume thats totally cool'
Tickets will be sold next week at the Gerstein Library entrance, or at the door.
Admission Prices:
$3.00 - no costume
$2.00 - with a costume
Till then…keep studying, and good luck on your exams!
Cheers.
Academic Orientation Location update
Location: Bahen RM 2195
Time: 6-8
Fee: $2.00
If You haven't registered yet, you can register at the door.
Academic Orientation: Life Sciences Workshop
IMPORTANT: To attend the workshop (October 8, 2009) featuring guest speaker Dr. N. Palaniyar PhD, please fill out the following form and email it to utsgtsa@gmail.com
Our friends at the Indian Students Society, a newly formed group at UofT with interest in working with other South Asian clubs, would like to invite you to their upcoming garba event. Tickets will be sold by HSC this Wednesday September 23rd at Gerstein from 3-6pm. Event is this Friday evening. See facebook event site for more details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148171525398&ref=ts
SickKids Walkathon This Sunday
Its time to get your runners on! Please, please, please attend this event if you have the chance. By walking with your fellow Tamil Canadians your helping raise money towards the SickKids foundation. Donations will go directly to the foundation to help improve the health of children through world-leading children's health research and care!
Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Time: Starts at 9am
Location: From Thompson Park to Scarborough Civic Centre
Location Update: Arts and Culture Day on Wednesday September 16, 2009
Location: Medical Sciences Building 2173
Building at: 1 King's College Circle
Time: 6pm-9pm
History Day Tomorrow and Bi-Election Update
Tonight's meet and greet was a huge success! We hope you all had fun! Tonight was just a taste of what we have in store for you!
Come tomorrow to our History day and learn about the roots of our culture! Tomorrow's event will be held at BA 2185 at 6pm!
Also, if tonight inspired you to join TSA, well you're in luck! There are three positions up for grabs!
- Public Relations
- Promotions Coordinator
- Sponsorship Coordinator
Nominations are due Wednesday by midnight! And bi-elections will be on Thursday! E-mail us if you have any questions!!
-- Your UTSG TSA
Locations of Tamil Week Events
For Monday and Tuesday, location at BA2185 (Bahen Centre)
For Wednesday, location TBA
For Thursday, location GB401 (Galbraith Building)
September 11, 2009
Subject: Come Out To Tamil Week!!
Ready to go back to school in September, but not ready to hit up Gerstein/Robarts/Kelly libraries just yet?
Looking to find that perfect extra-curricular activity to complement and enrich your school year?
Want to get involved with social justice issues, cultural events, and make great friends?
******JOIN YOUR TAMIL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION at UTSG!******
There's lots to get involved with by joining your TSA. Throughout the year we organize and participate in various social and athletic events, discussion panels, cultural performances, charity initiatives, and the Kalaikal dance competition just to name a few.
Join us at our upcoming action-packed TAMIL WEEK aka "How To Be Tamil 101" running Sept 14-17! This is the week where your UTSG TSA showcases what the Tamil culture and identity is all about. Here's what we have lined up for you:
***Monday Sept 14: Meet and Greet (Games + Free Food!)
***Tuesday Sept 15: History and Culture Lesson (and Free Food!)
***Wednesday Sept 16: Arts Night (Visual Art + Dance Performance + Free Food!)
***Thursday Sept 17: Discussion Panel and TSA Bi-Elections (and Free Food!)
Interested in running? We have two positions up for grabs:
- Sponsorship Coordinator
- Promotions Coordinator! Come out to our bi-elections on the Thursday of our Tamil Week (September 17th) and show us why you want to be part of TSA!
The best part? FREE FOOD EVERY DAY OF TAMIL WEEK!
Check our Facebook page and website (http://www.facebook.com/l/b1001;www.utsgtsa.com) for more info about "How To Be Tamil 101"! And bring your friends (Tamil and non-Tamil!) - you're guaranteed to have an educational And fun experience!
- Your UTSG TSA
June 6, 2009
Hey Everyone, welcome to the official website of the Tamil Students Association at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus. I'm your new webmaster, Gokulan. I would like to thank our outgoing webmaster Umakajan for doing an awesome job. During file transition, there were some bugs that arose. If you notice any bugs/glitches in the website, feel free to contact me at gokulanmoorthy@hotmail.com and I'll fix it ASAP. Just a reminder, we will be having a discussion panel soon. More info on the way.
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