News & Events
Back to School 2013
Welcome to Ryerson University's Back to School Media Room, your online resource for all things back-to-school. Here you will find tips for students and parents, back-to-school experts' contact information, announcements and photos. We will be updating content up until the start of classes, so please check back regularly.
MEDIA
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August 28, 2013 MEDIA RELEASE SHIMMYING INTO GUINNESS RECORD FAME It’s official, almost. Over 500 Ryerson students, faculty and staff shimmied and boogied their way to unofficially break the Guinness World record for the largest soul train dance. > Read more |
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August 26, 2013 MEDIA ADVISORY RYERSON STUDENTS ATTEMPT TO BREAK GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LARGEST SOUL TRAIN DANCE Ryerson students will be breaking out their bellbottoms and platform shoes as they attempt to break the Guinness World record for the largest soul train dance on Wed., Aug. 28, 2 p.m., in the campus quad.... > Read more |
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August 20, 2013 MEDIA ADVISORY RYERSON UNIVERSITY GEARS UP FOR ORIENTATION WEEK 2013 In just a few weeks, Ryerson's campus will soon be buzzing with activity as more than 9,000 first-year students gear up for two weeks of fun-filled orientation challenges, competitions and... > Read more |
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July 24, 2013 MEDIA ADVISORY RYERSON UNIVERSITY GEARS UP FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL Students and faculty offer how-to's for new post-secondary students and parents on everything from designing your dorm room, to leaving home, to shopping and finances... > Read more |
EXPERT TIPS
Ryerson University faculty members and upper-year Ryerson University students offer expert advice to new students and their parents on various back-to-school related themes.
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Making the most of your first-year in Rez Alex McKaig, an online community manager and former residence advisor, offers these tips to help students make the most of their first year -- and help ease their parents' worries. > Read more... |
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How to make your dorm room a home Recent Ryerson University Interior Design graduates Naomi Tallin and Melanie Sanderson offer the following tips and tricks to help make your new place a home. > Read more... |
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How students can get better sleep Professor Colleen Carney, a sleep disorder expert at Ryerson University’s Sleep and Depression Lab, offers simple and effective ways that can be used to help students sleep well. > Read more... |
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How to eat healthy and avoid the "Freshman 15" Nutrition professor Rena Mendelson and Ryerson executive chef Joshna Maharaj have put together these tips for maintaining a balanced diet while at school. > Read more... |
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How to get along with your roommate Jen Gonzales, Ryerson University’s residence life and education coordinator, offers these tips to students to help them bond with their new roommates. > Read more... |
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Become a financially savvy student Ryerson financial planning expert Alan Kaplan suggests new students read over these tips when preparing for the upcoming school year. > Read more... |
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Keeping organized to succeed at school Ryerson Digital Media Zone entrepreneur Amanada Parker shares some useful mobile apps to help you achieve success as you transition back to school. > Read more... |
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Staying safe: Tips for personal and cyber safety Personal safety is imperative at all times of the year. Remember some simple tips to maintain personal safety on campus as well as on cyber space. > Read more... |
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How to polish and protect your digital identity Tang Choy, an employability support counsellor at Ryerson University’s Career Development & Employment Centre, shares her expertise on how to maintain a safe and positive on-line presence. > Read more... |
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Networking tips for students to be career-ready Stephen Kassim, a political science student in his final year at Ryerson University, offers tips to new students learn how to build a strong network that will help launch their careers right out of university. > Read more... |
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Networking tips for students to be career-ready Michael Carter, program coordinator of the Digital Specialization Program at Ryerson University, offers tips that can help you discover your inner entrepreneur. > Read more... |
ORIENTATION AT RYERSON
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