Student Guide 2013-2014

The University is governed by the Senate(regarding academic matters) and the Board of Governors. The Senate consists of 51 elected representatives of the faculty, librarians, students and alumni, and 18 ex-officio members of the administration, including the Chancellor. The Board consists of members of the public and alumni, faculty, administrative staff and students. Elections are generally held in the Winter term.

outdoors@ryerson.ca
RyersonAdventureSociety

Founded in January 2002, the Adventure Society shares their love of the outdoors with the rest of the Toronto community. Offering numerous opportunities for involvement, we organize a variety of events throughout the year to encourage outdoor exploration, education and leadership development.

asbryersonu@gmail.com
asb.ryerson

ASB Ryerson is an entirely student-run and locally operated group. ASB can be simply described as traveling with a purpose. Ryerson students volunteer their time and work in developing countries while they experience and learn from another culture. The program is open to all faculties, giving you an opportunity to learn from other team members’ perspectives as well as your own experience on the project. ASB requires dedication, enthusiasm and hard work, but is exciting and life-changing not only for you, but for those you will be helping overseas. It inspires and challenges you every day, while altering your perceptions of this world and your place in it. ASB is simply an amazing experience.

www.ryersonrams.ca
rac@ryerson.ca
416-979-5096
Mattamy Athletic Centre (MAC) & Recreation and Athletics Centre (RAC)
@RyersonRAC
Ryerson-Recreation-and-Athletics-Centre

The department of Athletics provides opportunities for students to participate in fitness classes, organized intramurals, varsity athletics, open recreation gym time, workshops, seminars and much more. Ryerson has two athletic facilities to serve your needs: the Recreation and Athletic Centre (RAC) and the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens (MAC). Students also receive FREE admission to all Ryerson Rams basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball home games. Join the loudest student section in Ontario University Athletics and cheer the Rams to victory!

info@mycesar.ca
416-979-5193
Student Campus Centre SCC 301

The Continuing Education Students’ Association of Ryerson (CESAR), Local 105 of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is your students’ union. The Executive, Board of Directors and staff work to serve you and improve your student experience by providing you with cost-saving services, advocacy and events. CESAR is a membership driven organization representing over 16,000 students registered in continuing education, distance education, off-campus and part-time degree courses at Ryerson University.

Calling all gardeners, both veteran and novice: the Homegrown Community Garden at Ryerson is dedicated to urban agriculture, promoting environmental sustainability and food security.

The Career Development and Employment Centre shows you how to find on-campus jobs .

livepoets@ryerson.ca

Live Poets is a monthly poetry reading series that runs from September to March. Featuring both local poets and poets from across Canada, the series provides a venue for the Ryerson community and general public t oencounter writers working across a wide range of poetic traditions. Readings usually run from thirty to forty minutes and are followed by a Q & A.

The Mature Students Association at Ryerson (MSAR) is a collective of dedicated students. Our mission is to promote social networking, support, resources and community interaction among all full-time and part-time mature students at Ryerson who wish to join. We also encourage and foster collaborative relationships among all of our members, other associations and groups across campus. All events are geared towards the needs and interests of mature students such as speaker series, meet and greets, movie nights, cultural events and wellness workshops to name a few. Any full-time or part-time Ryerson mature student is welcome to join.

McClung's Magazine is Ryerson's voice for women. Published twice a year, McClung's goes beyond what typical mainstream media has to offer and offers in-depth examination of the issues that affect women today. The magazine is a tribute to Nellie McClung's work towards the women's movement.

choir@ryerson.ca
Oakham House
@OakhmHouseChoir
Ryerson-Oakham-House-Choir

Come sing with us this school year! Meet new friends! Have fun! Exercise your brain (we all know that music improves the connections in the brain). The Oakham House Choir of Ryerson University is one of the few Toronto choirs that perform with a professional orchestra – the Toronto Sinfonietta. We have about 70+ members including Ryerson students as well as alumni, Ryerson faculty and staff and community members. The Choir was founded in 1986. It is led by music director Matthew Jaskiewicz and specializes in large choral masterworks. Don't be put off - you don't have to be a diva - we welcome students of all abilities who love music! We are supportive and friendly and you will be a confident chorister in no time. We will perform at two main concerts this school year - November 30, 2013 and April 26, 2014. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at Oakham House, 63 Gould Street, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Check our website for the date of our first rehearsal in September. Questions? Please send us an email.

info@rsuonline.ca
416-979-5255
Student Campus Centre SCC 55 Gould Street
@RyeSU
rsufb

The Ryerson Students’ Union is YOUR Students’ Union! Every full-time undergraduate and all graduate students at Ryerson University are members of the Students’ Union. With over 28,000 members the RSU is here to make sure you get the most out of your experience at Ryerson. The RSU advocates and fights for student rights, builds community on campus through events and by supporting over 150 campus groups and provides discount services to save you money!

The RSU provides funding and resources to over 60 cultural, religious and interest-based Student Groups. Student Groups provide a space for students to come together and organize activities such as pub nights, sports tournaments, peer support networks, guest lectures and much more.

Course Unions bring students in their respective program together under a departmental council. Full-time undergraduate students are all members of a Course Union. The RSU provides funding to each Union to host targeted events and activities for students in their program.

An affiliate student group is comprised of RSU members who share an interest in an academic-related project or an academic program-based issue. Groups may have external affiliations such as professional societies.

oact@ryerson.ca
Oakham House
@RCTtweets ryersoncommunitytheatre

Ryerson Community Theatre (formerly Oakham Amateur Campus Theatre) is Ryerson's own open theatre group. RCT provides opportunities for members, regardless of academic background, to take on a variety of roles in major amateur productions. Rehearsals run throughout the semester and bring together people from various disciplines in a community of like-minded theatre lovers. Directors, writers, actors, tech and stage crew welcome. No experience necessary!

Do you want to be on the Ryerson Orientation Crew and lead first-year students through campus-wide orientation goodness? Great! We want to hear from you.

RyeSERT is a volunteer-based student group that provides on-site medical coverage at Ryerson events and in all Ryerson residences. We are students with backgrounds as firefighters, paramedics, first responders, lifeguards and those just interested in serving the Ryerson community with a genuine desire to help others.