Orientation Events Calendar

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Easily find all the exciting and informative Orientation & Transition sessions we’ve put together to get you started, and keep you on the right track this term.

Easily find all the exciting and informative Orientation & Transition programs we’ve put together to get you started and keep you on the right track each term. Pick and choose whatever events suit your specific needs but pay close attention as some events may require you to register in advance.

These events are completely optional and designed to provide the guidance to get you started each term. Search by date or filter for specific types of events and add them to your calendar so you don’t miss a step, and follow the GBC social channels to stay up-to-date on news and events.

Events may be recorded so be mindful of what you share online. Message moderators privately if you do not want to share information publicly. For more on privacy and your online presence check out our Tips for Online Etiquette.

Need help? Visit the Student Life Virtual Desk for assistance with lockers, events, and programming, Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm, and from 9am to 3pm on Orientation event days.

Planning on attending one of these events, and want to ensure that we have the right accommodations for you? Email us at orientation@georgebrown.ca with the event title, date and time, and we'll do our best to make this accessible to you!

Event Types

Events with the Academic filter are workshops and information sessions that are designed specifically to help augment your academic studies and success.

Build connections and your network by meeting other students and staff at the college while having fun.

College is more than just your academics. Find out how you can get involved outside of the classroom and have a rich college experience.

These sessions are designed specifically to help you get started on the right track and introduce you to services, supports, and resources at the college.

Programming specific to the success of our international students can be found in these sessions and can include networking events, socials, and immigration and visa info sessions.

George Brown is a diverse community, and this section includes sessions from our different student groups.

Learn more about the different supports available at the college to provide you with personal and academic success strategies to help you succeed.

Find out more about navigating and using college software, your digital ID, and where to look for technical support. This includes introductions to changes and upgrades to software that you may already use.

Find a balance between your work and school life with supports and sessions that address your well-being.

Events

Events

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Volunteerism 101 at GBC
Join the Coordinator Student Life Volunteer & Engagement Initiatives as he discusses what the Student Leadership Academy (SLA) is at George Brown College. Learn how you can get involved by giving back to the community, and understanding what your
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SA Ice Cream Days
Meet and connect with each other over an ice cream or popsicle courtesy of the SA. Students with in person labs and classes get the opportunity to cool off and connect with the SA team. Your health and safety is our priority, so don't worry! The
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Volunteerism 101 at GBC
Join the Coordinator Student Life Volunteer & Engagement Initiatives as he discusses what the Student Leadership Academy (SLA) is at George Brown College. Learn how you can get involved by giving back to the community, and understanding what your
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Time Management and Organizational Skills
Managing multiple priorities and deadlines can be a daunting task, yet it is a skill that we all must learn and continuously fine tune to be able to achieve our goals and maximize our efforts. We'll share tools and tips for you to help you organize
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SA's Back to School Lunch
Summer break is over, it’s time to go Back-to-School! Meet and connect with your student peers that are also on campus for classes and labs at the Student Association Back to School Lunch! First in - first served! Your health and safety is our
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Time Management and Organizational Skills
Managing multiple priorities and deadlines can be a daunting task, yet it is a skill that we all must learn and continuously fine tune to be able to achieve our goals and maximize our efforts. We'll share tools and tips for you to help you organize
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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SA's Back to School Lunch
Summer break is over, it’s time to go Back-to-School! Meet and connect with your student peers that are also on campus for classes and labs at the Student Association Back to School Lunch! First in - first served! Your health and safety is our
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In celebration of Orange Shirt Day: A conversation with residential school survivor elder Shishigo Gijig
Join us for an enlightening and informative discussion with residential school survivor elder Shishigo Gijig. Shishigo is Anishinaabe from Wabadowgan/Whitesand First Nation. Fluent in Ojibway, Shishigo has worked on several projects in the Toronto
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Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Series
We are excited to launch our Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Series. The Indigenous knowledge Speakers Series will be comprised of members from, in and outside, of our community who hold expertise in a vast landscape of topics and are in all stages of
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Team Work Skills
Let’s face it, teamwork can be challenging! You may find teamwork stressful especially when your grades are at stake, because the quality of the work produced is dependent on the performance of your team members. As stressful as teamwork can be
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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Team Work Skills
Let’s face it, teamwork can be challenging! You may find teamwork stressful especially when your grades are at stake, because the quality of the work produced is dependent on the performance of your team members. As stressful as teamwork can be
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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Develop the Mindset for Learning
Join Us Did you know that your mindset affects how well you will do in your program? Research suggests that learners with different mindsets can experience drastically different outcomes when faced with the same set of circumstances. Hence it is
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Develop the Mindset for Learning
Join Us Did you know that your mindset affects how well you will do in your program? Research suggests that learners with different mindsets can experience drastically different outcomes when faced with the same set of circumstances. Hence it is
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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Intercultural and Social Intelligence
We are challenged by growing diversity in our population, yet some people are not given adequate opportunities to develop, on a conscious level, the skills to successfully handle and manage the challenges resulting from cross-cultural dealings which
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Intercultural and Social Intelligence
We are challenged by growing diversity in our population, yet some people are not given adequate opportunities to develop, on a conscious level, the skills to successfully handle and manage the challenges resulting from cross-cultural dealings which
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops
Help! Managing My Money on Campus – Financial Literacy Workshops Each of these financial literacy workshop covers of a different topic to help you manage your money better and plan for your future. Click on the link to register for these free
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Goal Setting
If you want to succeed in any aspect of your life, you will need to establish goals. Goals are the roadmap to our success because they provide us with the focus and direction to effectively navigate and take control of our lives. In essence, goals
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Goal Setting
If you want to succeed in any aspect of your life, you will need to establish goals. Goals are the roadmap to our success because they provide us with the focus and direction to effectively navigate and take control of our lives. In essence, goals

Land acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.


Learn more about our land acknowledgment