Greek Students' Association of the University of Toronto
The Official Group of Hellenic Students at UofT
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce an amazing event for students to learn about the fascinating research being conducted by Greek professors at UofT. This is an excellent opportunity to network, meet other students in the STEM field and interact with the professors firsthand. You do not want to miss this event, see you there!
Its that time of year again! SEF Toronto Presents Montreal 2019. Prices include your transportation to and from Montreal, Gift Bags, cover for Clubs, Tshirts, and the Hotel. Please contact one of our execs, DM us on Facebook or Instagram, OR email us at uoft.greeks@gmail.com for more information. 100$ DEPOSIT is due by NOVEMBER 10th, 2018 to SECURE your spot on the trip. Make sure to fill out this form and hand it in to us as well! Montreal Registration Form
Join us for the first meeting of the year!
Meet new people, become a part of the community, and learn what this year has in store!
Plus vote for who your new directors will be and enjoy complementary Pizza!
📆September 15, 6:45 PM
Follow the steps below to secure your 2026-2027 membership.
Apply for a director position here
Refer to the full UofT Hellenic course longlist for all types of Greek-themed courses
MGR200 and MGR300: Modern Greek Language Course | Available Spots
A message from the lecturer, Themis Aravossitas:
Finished introductory Greek? Don’t stop now! 🇬🇷Greek doesn’t start biting after Level 1 — in fact, it gets easier. 😊
MGR200 & MGR300 help you move from “I know some Greek” to actually using Greek with confidence, through conversation, contemporary culture, real-life texts, music, media, and the Greek-speaking world today.
Heritage speaker? Took Greek before? Finished MGR100 or equivalent? Come join us!
Evangelia kicks off her PAREA Tour in Toronto
📆September 8, 7:00 PM
Tickets: www.evangeliamusic.com
We are hosting the NHSA at UofT for their convention weekend.
📆 Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20
Tickets: https://events.livemazi.com/e/nhsatoronto2026/tickets
Weekend schedule:
Friday: Welcome Reception @ Mezes
Saturday:
Conference @ UofT (morning/afternoon)
Greek Night @ Petros82 Downtown
Sunday: Wine Tasting @ Greektown Plateia
Your ticket includes:
Ticket packages:
Last chance: use code BACK2SCHOOL for $20 off the Ultimate package or $5 off the Local package — deadline is September 7 at 11:59 PM!
The Textile Museum of Canada
Workshop led by: Venetia Galanaki, a weaver and natural dyer from Eastern Crete who researches and practices traditional Cretan weaving.
Sponsors: Consulate of the Hellenic Republic in Toronto, Krinos Foods Canada
All materials are provided for each workshop — come explore Cretan textile traditions hands-on!
Family Workshop: Weaving in Relationship
Sunday, September 13 | 1-4 PM
$40 adult, free child (one adult and one youth per pair, all materials included)
Register: https://textilemuseum.ca/event/family-workshop-weaving-in-relationship/
Weaving Stories: Textile Traditions from Crete (Beginner/Intermediate)
September 15-17 | 1-4 PM, three-part workshop
$120 general, $100 members — includes a gift of naturally dyed wool from Crete
Register: https://textilemuseum.ca/event/weaving-workshop-textile-traditions-from-crete-greece/
From Plants to Fibres: Natural Dyeing Workshop (Beginner)
Friday, September 18 | 1-4 PM
$40 general — held offsite at the Greek Orthodox Church, 40 Donlands Ave, Toronto
Register: https://textilemuseum.ca/event/natural-dyeing-workshop-from-plants-to-fibres/
Tickets: hhf.akaraisin.com/ui/EndofSummerFormal
Promo Code: NHSA2026 (for -$25 discount)
Ticket sales close on Thursday, September 10
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7 PM
📍 Universal EventSpace, Vaughan
🍸 Premium open bar and specialty cocktails
🍽 Food stations and elevated bites
✨ Coastal formal attire
🎟 Tickets: $150
This is a 19+ event. Formal attire is required and government-issued ID will be strictly enforced.
Calling all students! Taste of the Danforth, the largest street festival in Canada, is heading back to GreekTown from August 7 to 9, 2026, and we need volunteers!
SIGN UP CLOSES TODAY! (WED, AUG 5, 5 PM)
Shift Schedule
Festival dates and hours:
Visit tasteofthedanforth.com for more details!
Calling all students! Taste of the Danforth, the largest street festival in Canada, is heading back to GreekTown from August 7 to 9, 2026, and we need volunteers!
Full Shift Schedule
Volunteers are asked to select a minimum of two shifts from the list below:
Festival dates and hours:
Visit tasteofthedanforth.com for more details!
Interested in learning Greek, exploring Greek history, or studying modern Greece? The University of Toronto offers a variety of Hellenic courses that are open to students across the university. Whether you’re looking to learn the language, study classical civilization, or explore contemporary Greek politics and culture, there’s a course for you.
Please note: Course availability, prerequisites, and enrolment restrictions may vary by program. Be sure to confirm details through ACORN and the Arts & Science Calendar before enrolling.
🇬🇷 Modern Greek Language Courses
Instructor: Themistoklis Aravossitas
📧 Email: themis.aravossitas@utoronto.ca
For questions regarding eligibility, placement, or course availability, please contact Themis directly.
Fall 2026
• MGR100H1 – Introductory Modern Greek
◦ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• MGR200H1 – Intermediate Modern Greek I
◦ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• MGR300H1 – Advanced Modern Greek I
◦ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Winter 2027
• MGR101H1 – Elementary Modern Greek
◦ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• MGR201H1 – Intermediate Modern Greek II
◦ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• MGR301H1 – Advanced Modern Greek II
◦ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
✈️ Summer Abroad in Greece (Summer 2027)
POL300Y0 – Modern Greek Culture (1.0 FCE)
Spend four weeks living and studying in Athens, Greece while earning a full-year Political Science credit. This immersive program explores contemporary Greek culture, language, history, food, and traditions through classroom learning and excursions across Greece, including overnight island stays.
• No Greek language experience required
• Taught entirely in English
• Applications open in Fall 2026
Instructor: Themistoklis Aravossitas
📚 Additional Hellenic Courses
Fall 2026
POL385H1 – Issues in Contemporary Greece
• Tuesdays | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Triadafilos Triadafilopoulos
CLA204H1 – Introduction to Classical Mythology
• Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Available in person or online (asynchronous)
GRK101H1 – Introductory Ancient Greek I
• Option 1: Monday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Option 2: Monday & Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• LEC 0201 Instructor: Adriana Brook
Winter 2027
FAH207H1 – Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology
• Fridays | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Philip Sapirstein
CLA230H1 – Introduction to Greek History
• Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Instructor: Ephraim Lytle
CLA204H1 – Introduction to Classical Mythology
• Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Available in person or online (asynchronous)
GRK102H1 – Introductory Ancient Greek II
• Option 1: Monday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Option 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Learn More
For complete course descriptions and registration information, visit the University of Toronto Arts & Science Calendar or search the course codes on ACORN.
We encourage all students—regardless of background or program—to explore these opportunities to connect with Greek language, history, culture, and society.
President: Christina Kiriakoulias
VP Internal: Jamie Fluza
VP External: Georgina Hadjiyianni
VP Public Relations: John Koussiouris
VP Student Life: Dimitri Athanasopoulos
Secretary General: Voula Giannoulis
Treasurer: Anastasia Seretis
President: Theoni Kapetaneas
VP Internal: Christina Kiriakoulias
VP External: Georgina Hadjiyianni
VP Student Life: Joanna Michalopoulos
VP Public relations: Dimitra Simtikidis
Treasurer: Anastasia Seretis
Secretary General: Voula Giannoulis
The Canadian Hellenic Medical Society (CHMS) is pleased to invite university students to attend its inaugural Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos Symposium.
This event will bring together Canadian physicians, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and students for a day of learning, discussion, and networking. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore current advancements in medicine and medical education, hear updates on upcoming CHMS initiatives as the organization looks ahead to its 50th Anniversary in 2033, and connect with established professionals in the medical field.
For students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to engage with members of the Greek medical community, gain insight into the profession, and build meaningful connections with physicians and mentors from across Canada.
Register for the symposium here:
Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos Symposium Registration
We encourage all students with an interest in medicine, healthcare, and professional networking to attend this exciting inaugural event. We look forward to seeing you there!
The campaign period for the GSA Executive Council has officially begun, with this year’s candidates stepping forward to present their platforms and vision for the organization.
The 2026–2027 election season is expected to be both dynamic and engaging. Over the coming days, candidates will share their ideas, connect with members, and demonstrate their readiness to take on leadership roles within the GSA.
Campaigning Period:
📅 March 25th – April 1st
During this time, members are encouraged to engage with candidates, learn about their platforms, and consider the direction they envision for the association.
The campaign period will culminate in the Speeches & Debate Night, where candidates will formally present their platforms, participate in a Q&A session, and engage in discussion with the community.
Speeches & Debate Night Details:
📍 UC 177
📅 April 2nd
🕖 7:00 PM
Voting Period:
🗳️ April 2nd – April 4th
Candidates
President:
Vice President of Internal Affairs:
Vice President of Student Life
Vice President of Public Relations
Treasurer
Secretary General
The Study in Greece Virtual Open Days bring together leading Greek universities to present undergraduate programs to international students and the Greek diaspora.
Event Details:
What to Expect:
Registration:
https://studyingreece.edu.gr/events/study-in-greece-virtual-open-days/
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) will host a dedicated session on its English-taught medical degree.
Event Details:
What to Expect:
Program Highlights:
The University of Toronto Greek Student Association is honoured to present its 2025–2026 scholarship program, established in recognition of legacy, service, and enduring contributions to our community.
With deep respect and remembrance, we offer the following awards:
These scholarships are dedicated to preserving the memory and values of two remarkable individuals whose lives continue to inspire excellence, leadership, and cultural commitment. Learn more here
These awards are granted to individuals who exemplify integrity, leadership, and a profound connection to Hellenic heritage. Recipients are those who demonstrate not only academic dedication, but also a sincere commitment to uplifting their community and carrying forward the spirit of those we honor.
March 30, 2026
Apply here
Greek Students' Association of the University of Toronto