On Thursday November 3rd 2011 the GSA accomplished a goal it has been trying to reach since the group was conceived: Roasting a Lamb on Campus. At 6:00am on the morning of November 3rd, Kosta Katsanevas (VP External), George Anastasakos (Treasurer), Dimitri Kyriakakis (President), and Christos Dodas (dedicated member) met at the steps of Sidney Smith patio on St. George Street and set up a charcoal spit determined to roast a lamb over the growing fire. And so it began. From 6:30am through 2pm the GSA slow roasted a 34lbs lamb over a charcoal-spit fire until safely edible. It was a sight to see! After a long application process, the GSA succeeded in acquiring fire safety, space, and food permits to accomplish this feat. Once the go-ahead was given by our University, the GSA structured Fall Greek Day around the roasting of our baby lamb. We barbecued sausages and hot dogs until the lamb was ready to be sliced and served along with an assortment of many store-bought desserts. We also sold our stylish GSA hoodies and t-shirts, recruited new GSA members, and had passer-bys sign our petition for a the revival of a modern Greek language course at U of T. Fall Greek Day was a huge success with over 1000 students coming out to see the lamb roast, hundreds of signatures for our petition, and 20 new members. Thank you for everyone that came out and witnessed history in the making as the GSA added another milestone to its long list of 
accomplishments.
“OXI” Parade 2011
On Sunday October 30th, the GSA marched 
alongside the HSA’s of York, Ryerson, and McMaster Universities in the annual OXI day parade on the Danforth. The weather was beautiful and as always, the GSA had the largest turn out of all the University Student Associations. With 18 proud marchers made up of executives and members, the GSA anchored the pack of University students. We later took over Megas Restaurant and enjoyed our traditional post-parade lunch. Thank you to everyone that came out and marched. Zhto Ellada!
Halloween Havoc 2011
On Friday October 28th, 2011 the GSA united with the Hellenic Students’ Associations at York and Ryerson University to co-host our annual Halloween costume party, Halloween Havoc. The party was co-hosted with Era Events led by Giorgio Papadakis. The party kicked off 10:30PM at Atelier Night Club on King Street West just west of Spadina. The turn out was phenomenal. With all 10 bottle service booths sold out, the club’s capacity was hit by wmidnight. DJ Kid Scratch mixed Hip-Hop and top 40 and With DJ Arg making everyone move with his best House mixed with Moder Greek, the music was perfect. Costumes came in a vast variety as we found wolverine, batman, Lara Croft, zoro, the joker, dozens of firefighters, and many more. Dancing and partying went on until 3am before the club shut us down. The GSA would like to thank everyone that came out, the great co-operation with York and Ryerson’s HSA’s, and Era Events for making this year’s Halloween Havoc the most successful in GSA History.
Academic Night
Date: Wednesday February 1st, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Music Room at Hart House (7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON M5R 1H7)
The Greek Students’ Association at the University of Toronto invites you to join us at our 3rd Annual Academic Night in Hart House.
As in previous years, the GSA’s Academic Night is an evening event that provides students and professionals with an opportunity to interact, enjoy complementary food and wine, and gain insight into important aspects of Greek Heritage through a series of short lectures by University of Toronto Professors. The night will also consist of a short presentation by our GSA exec, a few short prominent speeches, and a raffle to help fundraise for our organization.
It is important to take opportunities like this to surround ourselves and network amongst both students and professionals in a casual ‘meet and greet’ atmosphere. Please RVSP by January 25th, 2012 either by phone at 416-829-5222 or by email at gsa.stgeorge@utoronto.ca.
Skate For Toys
Date: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Location: Ryerson University Rink (350 Victoria Street)
Our annual Skate for Toys event is back!
The Greek Students’ Associations from UofT, UTSC, Ryerson and York with the help of St. George Greek Orthodox Church are hosting their Skate for Toys event.
Come to the Ryerson skate rink right in the heart of downtown with your friends and loved ones to enjoy some hot chocolate, cupcakes and ice skating. At the same time you will be embracing the meaning of the holidays by helping make this time of the year more joyful for those that will appreciate it the most.
Please bring a new toy to donate. Also don’t forget to bring your most festive mood and let us start the holiday season in a way we can be proud of!
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A Night to Unite
Date: Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
Time: 8pm-10:30pm
Location: Libra Lounge (391 King Street West.)
Cost: Free
The GSA and Consulate General of Greece in Toronto presents A Night to Unite. We invite you to an evening of social gathering with an alarming ethinc importance. We need all of YOU, the students of all the Universities in the GTA to come out and and support our initiatives: Bringing a Modern Greek Course to U of T and to bring the NHSA convention to Toronto in the Spring.
This event is only 2 hours. There is NO admission and everyone will be enjoying ONE FREE DRINK as well as many appetizers that will be served. There will be a Greek DJ spinning modern Greek.
All we ask is for you to come out and bring as many as your friends to Libra Lounge Wednesday Night for a couple of hours, enjoy some drinks, some food, Greek Music, and sign our Modern Greek Language at U of T petition.
This event is for anyone that is a student. Take a quick break from studying and come support us
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UTSC Movie Night
Date: Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: SL-232 in Student Centre (Scarborough Campus)
Cost: Free
The GSA @ UTSC is having our annual Greek movie night. The movie we will be presenting is Πολίτικη Κουζίνα, known in English as “A Touch of Spice”.
“A Touch of Spice” is a story about a young Greek boy (Fanis) growing up in Istanbul, whose grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor,teaches him that both food and life require a little salt to give them flavor; they both require… A Touch of Spice. Fanis grows up to become an excellent cook and uses his cooking skills to spice up the lives of those around him. 35 years later he leaves Athens and travels back to his birthplace of Istanbul to reunite with his grandfather and his first love; he travels back only to realize that he forgot to put a little bit of spice in his own life.
For any questions or concerns regarding the event, feel free to contact either George Samaras or Kelly Kefalianos. We hope to see you all at the event!
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Conversation Club
Date: Monday, November 28th, 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Sussex Clubhouse Meeting Room (21 Sussex Avenue, 4th Floor)
This is a bi-weekly event! Come out and sharpen your Greek language skills.
All experience levels welcome!
Greek Film Night II
Date: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Cat’s Eye Student Pub & Lounge (150 Charles Street West)
Cost: Free popcorn pizza and a drink for all members! ($5 for non-members)
Join the GSA for the second Greek film night of the school year. We will be screening everyones favourite movie, 300! There will be pizza, drinks and popcorn available.
2011 EU Film Fest Screening
Date: Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Time: 8:30pm
Where: The Royal Cinema (608 College Street West.)
Cost: Free
The Consulate General of Greece presents:
Greece’s participation in the 2011 European Union Film Festival and invites you to attend the screening of the amazing film:
“BILOBA”
Directed by Sofia Papachristou
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Film is subtitled in English.
Entrance on a first come first serve basis.
For more information please visit: www.eutorontofilmfest.ca
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