Worried about what you can do with a degree in Life Sciences? Thinking it’s Med School or bust? Stop worrying! The Medical Sciences Student Union will be hosting its Annual Careers Seminar on Nov 20th at 6 pm EST. The seminar features speakers from various career paths including (but not limited to) pharmacy, genetic counselling, and biostatistics. The event is a great chance to speak with these professions in an intimate setting and to find out what life is like in their shoes. ZOOM LINK: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/82205205224
Hey research enthusiasts! Interested in getting involved in research this year? Want to learn more about the research being done by professors and graduate students right here at UofT? Join the Medical Sciences Student Union on Zoom on October 30th from 6-8 PM for our annual research seminar! Here, you’ll learn all about the research opportunities that UofT has to offer. We have some great speakers lined up who will be ready to answer all your research-related questions!
In these unprecedented times of online lectures, mentorship becomes a vital factor in fostering a community and positive transition into university.
In these unprecedented times of online lectures, mentorship becomes a vital factor in fostering a community and positive transition into university.
The Medical Sciences Student Union (MSSU) Mentorship Program pairs first-year Life Sciences students and beyond with seniors whom they can continuously ask for guidance on courses, resources, or just tips from someone who has been in their shoes before! Mentee and mentor pairs will meet once a month to discuss the theme of the month, which can range from mental wellness, campus life, program selection to preparing for exams. You will also be able to attend MSSU socials designed exclusively for you! For more info, please click here.
Applications close Monday September 14, 2020! You can sign up as a mentee or mentor. Click here to sign up as a Mentee. Click here to sign up as a Mentor.
As our academic year comes to an end, we will be holding elections for positions in our 2020-2021 Executive Team.
If you are interested in getting involved as a leader within the life science community at the University of Toronto – this is a great opportunity to do so! We are holding elections for the following positions:
Details of the responsibilities for each position are stated in the form. Please note that if you are running for the position of webmaster, you must email us 3 examples of your past graphic design work.
All applications will be due by March 25th at 11:59 PM. Please prepare a brief (250 words) blurb outlining your candidacy. This excerpt will be used for the online ballots
OPTIONAL: Given that the elections have been moved online, you may submit a 1-2 minute video of your electoral speech and we will post it on your behalf. This is not mandatory.
Still thinking about which Major, Minor, or Specialist you want to apply for? Come out to MSSU’s Annual Subject POSt Seminar on March 6th to learn about some of the program options that are available to you! Faculty members from various departments will be there to give you an overview of their programs and answer all your burning questions!
Students who attend the seminar will also receive a “Guide to Subject POSt” booklet, in which you will find more information on Subject POSt application process, as well as student stories/experiences in various life science disciplines.
A list of attending departments and speakers will be announced throughout February on our Facebook and Instagram pages, so stay tuned!
3… 2… 1… Dodge! Kick-start the new semester by joining us for a game of dodgeball at the AC on Sunday, January 26th! This event is open to EVERYONE, and we encourage everyone to attend! 🙂
Don’t forget to bring your TCard and a water bottle! ?
For all mentors and mentees: This will be a great opportunity for you to reconnect with each other after the winter holidays and discuss about the semester ahead!
REMINDER: All mentor-mentee pairs must attend at least ONE academic event and ONE social event throughout the school year. This will be our second last social event of the year, with the final social event being the “Art of Science” Coffeehouse on Wednesday, February 12th.
Are you a science student with a passion for art? Do you like to SING, DANCE, PAINT, or write POETRY? Do you play an INSTRUMENT? How about PHOTOGRAPHY? Sign up to perform or display your artwork at “The Art of Science” Coffee House on February 12th! All forms of art are welcome. Please sign up by January 27th, using the link: https://forms.gle/xTXrMCQEbo5shFJw6
Even if you are not planning to perform, come out to enjoy an evening full of performance, art/photography exhibit, and FREE food! There will be a photo booth as well, so make sure to bring your friends along!
The Art of Science Coffee House is brought to you by: Medical Sciences Student Union (MSSU), Human Biology Students’ Union (HBSU), Healing Sounds of Music (HSM), Undergraduate Physiology Students’ Association (UPSA), Neuroscience Association for Undergraduate Students (NAUS), Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology Student Union (LMPSU), Journal of Undergraduate Life Sciences (JULS), and Cell and Systems Biology Student Union (CSBSU).
