Spaces and Experiences Celebrates Lunar New Year
Spaces & Experiences has a host of festive activities planned and an incredible Lunar New Year capsule collection available right now through The Bookstore at all three campuses and online.
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From Kazakhstan to Toronto: Aliya’s Inspiring Journey with U of T Family Housing
Aliya Mustafina sits in the sun-filled Residence Life Office of University Family Housing (UFH) in downtown bouncing her son, Nazir, on her lap. Her husband Ualikhan, and doting mother-in-law Nurilya Mamyrbayeva, look on with delight.
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Spaces and Experiences Celebrates Lunar New Year
Spaces & Experiences has a host of festive activities planned and an incredible Lunar New Year capsule collection available right now through The Bookstore at all three campuses and online.
From Kazakhstan to Toronto: Aliya’s Inspiring Journey with U of T Family Housing
Aliya Mustafina sits in the sun-filled Residence Life Office of University Family Housing (UFH) in downtown bouncing her son, Nazir, on her lap. Her husband Ualikhan, and doting mother-in-law Nurilya Mamyrbayeva, look on with delight.
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Welcome back to the Student Parent Perspective, our series where student parents living at UFH share their advice on balancing the responsibilities of parenting and school. Today, meet Dylan, a PhD candidate in Theology at @trinitycollegetoronto, @uoft. He is the dad of Quinn! 💙
#LiveWithUFH #studentparents #studentparentsuccess #UniversityFamilyHousing #UofT #uoftstudentlife
Welcome back to the Student Parent Perspective, our series where student parents living at UFH share their advice on balancing the responsibilities of parenting and school. Today, meet Dylan, a PhD candidate in Theology at @trinitycollegetoronto, @uoft. He is the dad of Quinn! 💙
#LiveWithUFH #studentparents #studentparentsuccess #UniversityFamilyHousing #UofT #uoftstudentlife
📣 Residents! Looking for something fun to do? Here’s a taste of what’s coming up…
Chestnut Residence:
⚙️ Jan 21: GEARS Engineering First Year Support
📝Jan 23: How to Get Research Experience
🧶Jan 29: A&S Crafting Social
🍕Jan 30: Dinner With Your Prof: Engineering Edition
Graduate House:
⛸️Jan 22: Ice Skating
✨Jan 24: Lunar New Year Lion Dance (hosted at Knox Residence)
🐶Jan 25: Therapy Dogs
🎤Jan 27: Thanks for Coming to my TED Talk
Knox Residence:
✨Jan 24: Lunar New Year Lion Dance
🔎Jan 25: Scavenger Hunt
🔗 To see the full events calendar for your residence, click the link in bio
📣 Residents! Looking for something fun to do? Here’s a taste of what’s coming up…
Chestnut Residence:
⚙️ Jan 21: GEARS Engineering First Year Support
📝Jan 23: How to Get Research Experience
🧶Jan 29: A&S Crafting Social
🍕Jan 30: Dinner With Your Prof: Engineering Edition
Graduate House:
⛸️Jan 22: Ice Skating
✨Jan 24: Lunar New Year Lion Dance (hosted at Knox Residence)
🐶Jan 25: Therapy Dogs
🎤Jan 27: Thanks for Coming to my TED Talk
Knox Residence:
✨Jan 24: Lunar New Year Lion Dance
🔎Jan 25: Scavenger Hunt
🔗 To see the full events calendar for your residence, click the link in bio
🏡 Share the Taste from Home! 🏡
Do you have a family recipe that warms your heart? Share it with us and it could:
✨ Be featured in a special Dining Commons dinner
✨ Win you and a friend a FREE meal
✨ Be shared with the U of T community through our social media channels!
Visit uoft.me/taste-home to submit your recipe and story. Our chefs can’t wait to bring your special dish to life! 🍽️
#TasteFromHome #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🏡 Share the Taste from Home! 🏡
Do you have a family recipe that warms your heart? Share it with us and it could:
✨ Be featured in a special Dining Commons dinner
✨ Win you and a friend a FREE meal
✨ Be shared with the U of T community through our social media channels!
Visit uoft.me/taste-home to submit your recipe and story. Our chefs can’t wait to bring your special dish to life! 🍽️
#TasteFromHome #uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
First week of winter term? Completed it! ✌️
Wishing you all a great weekend, whatever you’ve got planned 🐠
📸 Grad House photo op at the aquarium
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
First week of winter term? Completed it! ✌️
Wishing you all a great weekend, whatever you’ve got planned 🐠
📸 Grad House photo op at the aquarium
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
🚨Program registration opens today, January 10, 2025, at 4:00pm! 🚨
Here’s what’s in store this semester:
❄️ Stay Active (Ages 16+)
❄️ Ping Pong Club (Ages 12+)
❄️ Flow Yoga and Meditation (Ages 16+)
❄️ Move with the Rhythm (Ages 16+)
❄️ Friday Kids’ Craft Club (Ages 4-12)
❄️ Saturday Family Movie Night (All Ages)
❄️ Sunday Indoor Play Date (Parent & Child, Ages 0-5)
Check out our event calendar on our website to learn more about each of these programs and register – spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate and register today!
#LiveWithUFH #universityfamilyhousing #uoft #uoftstudentlife #linkinbio
🚨Program registration opens today, January 10, 2025, at 4:00pm! 🚨
Here’s what’s in store this semester:
❄️ Stay Active (Ages 16+)
❄️ Ping Pong Club (Ages 12+)
❄️ Flow Yoga and Meditation (Ages 16+)
❄️ Move with the Rhythm (Ages 16+)
❄️ Friday Kids’ Craft Club (Ages 4-12)
❄️ Saturday Family Movie Night (All Ages)
❄️ Sunday Indoor Play Date (Parent & Child, Ages 0-5)
Check out our event calendar on our website to learn more about each of these programs and register – spaces are limited, so don’t hesitate and register today!
#LiveWithUFH #universityfamilyhousing #uoft #uoftstudentlife #linkinbio
✨January Retail Promotions at U of T Food Halls!✨
Kick off the new year with some exciting eats around campus! Foodie Finds at Robarts Food Hall is featuring a Poutine Menu until January 24, followed by The Ultimate Bao Bun menu starting January 27.
Over at Sid’s Food Hall, enjoy weekly specials like Tater Takeover, Poutine, and a Lunar New Year menu! 🎊
Don’t forget, Unholy Donuts are also available at Robarts and MSB every Wednesday and Thursday while supplies last. 🍩
Check out uoft.me/where-to-eat for all the delicious details and where to locate our Food Halls!
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
✨January Retail Promotions at U of T Food Halls!✨
Kick off the new year with some exciting eats around campus! Foodie Finds at Robarts Food Hall is featuring a Poutine Menu until January 24, followed by The Ultimate Bao Bun menu starting January 27.
Over at Sid’s Food Hall, enjoy weekly specials like Tater Takeover, Poutine, and a Lunar New Year menu! 🎊
Don’t forget, Unholy Donuts are also available at Robarts and MSB every Wednesday and Thursday while supplies last. 🍩
Check out uoft.me/where-to-eat for all the delicious details and where to locate our Food Halls!
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🥗 Fresh flavours await at Fresco Fresca!
Located in MSB Food Hall, our new menu is here to satisfy every craving with a range of vibrant bowls and salads that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty or light, we’ve got the perfect meal for you!
Come explore the delicious options and treat yourself to a fresh start to the new year! 🌱
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🥗 Fresh flavours await at Fresco Fresca!
Located in MSB Food Hall, our new menu is here to satisfy every craving with a range of vibrant bowls and salads that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty or light, we’ve got the perfect meal for you!
Come explore the delicious options and treat yourself to a fresh start to the new year! 🌱
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🎉January Events & Specials at Dining Commons! 🎉
We’re starting the year off right with some tasty dinner events in our Residence Dining Commons! This month, enjoy Create Your Own Sub Night, Rib Night, Taste of the Sea, and mich more! 🥪🍖🐟Plus, we’re celebrating January birthdays with FREE cake at Chestnut, New College, and CampusOne Dining Commons on January 29th. 🎂
Don’t miss out on these delicious events—mark your calendars!
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
🎉January Events & Specials at Dining Commons! 🎉
We’re starting the year off right with some tasty dinner events in our Residence Dining Commons! This month, enjoy Create Your Own Sub Night, Rib Night, Taste of the Sea, and mich more! 🥪🍖🐟Plus, we’re celebrating January birthdays with FREE cake at Chestnut, New College, and CampusOne Dining Commons on January 29th. 🎂
Don’t miss out on these delicious events—mark your calendars!
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Welcome back, U of T! Kickstart your Winter Term with a warm bowl of ramen from Sid’s Food Hall—perfect for these chilly days! 🍜 Pre-order on the U of T Mobile Order App or stop by the self-service kiosk to order.
Looking for more cozy dining options? Visit uoft.me/where-to-eat for a full list of food spaces to keep you warm this semester.
Let’s make this term delicious and productive!
#uoft #uoftfood #uoftfoodservices
Welcome back, U of T! Kickstart your Winter Term with a warm bowl of ramen from Sid’s Food Hall—perfect for these chilly days! 🍜 Pre-order on the U of T Mobile Order App or stop by the self-service kiosk to order.
Looking for more cozy dining options? Visit uoft.me/where-to-eat for a full list of food spaces to keep you warm this semester.
Let’s make this term delicious and productive!
#uoft #uoftfood #uoftfoodservices
⛸️ Chestnut! Have you got a New Year’s resolution to try a new hobby? Want to learn how to skate? Or just want to spend an afternoon on the ice like our student skaters in this video? (Watch ‘til the end 👀)
If you said YES ✅ to any of the above, you’re in luck!
Register now to attend a free ice skating lesson with professional teachers. Free skate hire and a hot drink are included.
⛸️ Learn to Skate event
📆 12 January - registration closes January 10
🔗 Visit the Chestnut Events link in bio to register. Limited spaces available!
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence
⛸️ Chestnut! Have you got a New Year’s resolution to try a new hobby? Want to learn how to skate? Or just want to spend an afternoon on the ice like our student skaters in this video? (Watch ‘til the end 👀)
If you said YES ✅ to any of the above, you’re in luck!
Register now to attend a free ice skating lesson with professional teachers. Free skate hire and a hot drink are included.
⛸️ Learn to Skate event
📆 12 January - registration closes January 10
🔗 Visit the Chestnut Events link in bio to register. Limited spaces available!
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence
The team at University Family Housing wish you and your family a safe and happy break, we look forward to seeing you in the new year!
As a reminder: UFH offices will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2024, to January 3, 2025, inclusive.
Charles Street Residence and Admissions staff will be available on Monday, December 30, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm by phone, email, or in person at the Residence Office, Suite 102. Please note that the Admissions Office will remain closed. Security will be available throughout the closure and can be contacted at 416-729-1592. Residence Advisor office hours over the holiday break will take place on Friday, December 27 and Friday, January 3 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
The Faculty Housing Admissions office will be closed for the duration of the holiday break. Emails will not be monitored during this time. The Huron-Sussex Property Management Office will remain open throughout the holiday break. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Property Manager at 416- 408-1019. For after-hours emergencies only, please call 647-294-5741.
The team at University Family Housing wish you and your family a safe and happy break, we look forward to seeing you in the new year!
As a reminder: UFH offices will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2024, to January 3, 2025, inclusive.
Charles Street Residence and Admissions staff will be available on Monday, December 30, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm by phone, email, or in person at the Residence Office, Suite 102. Please note that the Admissions Office will remain closed. Security will be available throughout the closure and can be contacted at 416-729-1592. Residence Advisor office hours over the holiday break will take place on Friday, December 27 and Friday, January 3 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.
The Faculty Housing Admissions office will be closed for the duration of the holiday break. Emails will not be monitored during this time. The Huron-Sussex Property Management Office will remain open throughout the holiday break. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Property Manager at 416- 408-1019. For after-hours emergencies only, please call 647-294-5741.
It’s the end of the year and our final #ResidenceRecap, featuring some fun festive moments 🎄
Wishing all of our residence community a very happy holidays and a restful winter break! 💙 See you in 2025 ✨
📸 Head to our stories to see more of your residence snapshots
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
It’s the end of the year and our final #ResidenceRecap, featuring some fun festive moments 🎄
Wishing all of our residence community a very happy holidays and a restful winter break! 💙 See you in 2025 ✨
📸 Head to our stories to see more of your residence snapshots
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
