Greek Students' Association of the University of Toronto
The Official Group of Hellenic Students at UofT
On October 31st the GSA paraded on the Danforth to celebrate Greek OXI Day. We marched with UTSC reping our GSA sweaters with pride. Greek clubs from Ryerson, McMaster and York also paraded, including the Cypriot Association from York.
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On October 29th the GSA held another wicked installment of our yearly ritual. This year our legendary Halloween party was held at Hyde lounge. Together with UTSC, York and Ryerson we had an awesome night with over 330 people attending! A special thanks goes out to DJ Kosta Stomedias and everyone who helped out across the three universities!
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On October 25th the GSA joined Victoria College in their annual international week. The GSA executive made us proud by leading a Greek dancing workshop and flag making session. There was over 100 people there who now know how to party it up Greek style!
On October 8th, the GSA produced a co-ed soccer team that represented National Team Greece at the annual Clubs Cup hosted by UTICA. Many teams participated including Team Italy, Portugal, China, Korea and other rivaling nations. It was held on King’s College Circle and was a free event. In our first game we played UTICA B and won 1-0. Then we played the Croatians and with another win beat them 2-0. Keeping our winning streak going we beat Portugal 4-0 to make it to the playoffs. With the hopes of going all the way and winning the cup we entered the first round of playoffs. Unfortunately we lost to Korea 2-1. Thanks to all our members that came out to show their support!
On September 19th the GSAs from UTM, UTSC and St. George campus hosted a Raketes Tournament at Ashbridges Bay. For many old and new members it was a fun way to learn Greek racket ball, a sport which is very popular on the beaches of Greece. Along with fun and games there was also free food and drinks for all members. Thanks to everyone who came out to our first event of the year!
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On September 8th and 10th the GSA had an amazing booth at Clubs Week. This year we had our biggest membership sign up! We had free Greek style frappes and pastries and for all those that signed up, a free t-shirt! We had a live bouzouki player and played raketes on the street! It was loudest and funnest table there!
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Date: Thursday December 2
Location: Hart House – North Dining Hall
Time: 7:00PM
Cost: FREE for all members! $5 for non-members (includes T-Shirt)
The GSA will be screening the academy award winning movie, ‘Z’ by world renowned director, Costa-Gavras.
Synopsis:
The film uses the 1963 assassination of leftist activist Gregoris Lambrakis as its base. (In fact, the film’s minimalist title is a reference to the Greek word ‘Zei’ – He lives.) The assassination of Lambrakis was covered up by the police and military. Although Lambrakis’s death inspired the Greek youth to push for progressive reforms in Greece, the movement was eventually stopped by the 1967 military coup d’état.
Date: Tuesday November 30th – Friday December 3rd
Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM each day
Cost: ONE FREE baked good for all members. Prices range from $1.00 to $4.00 and all proceeds go to support the GSA!
Locations:
Tuesday and Thursday: Bahen Centre (common corridor)
Wednesday: Sidney Smith (lobby)
Friday: Medical Science Building (student common area)
Over the course of 4 days the GSA will be serving baked goods, pastries and of course Frappe!
Date: Wednesday November 23
Location: The Royal Theatre – 608 College St. West (Located in Little Italy at the corner of College Street West and Clinton Street, on the 506 Streetcar route)
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: FREE for all members!
Join the GSA at the European Union Film Festival as we attend the screening of the Cypriot film, ‘HI! AM ERICA!’
Afterwards we will be going to a pub on College Street to enjoy some appetizers and beer on the GSA!
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This is the seventh episode of the weekly radio show, the Hellenic Hour which is broadcasted on Fusion Radio by the Greek Students’ Association at the University of Toronto’s St. George and Scarborough campuses.
This week’s show covered:
Greek News:
– Former Prime Minister Karamanlis denies calling EU-IMF pact ‘a necessary evil’
– Greece and India signed a bilateral agreement to cooperate in the areas of education, research and technology
– European Council set up a permanent support mechanism for Eurozone countries
Greek History:
– The preceding monarchic line after the fall of Ioannis Kapothistrias’ son, Augustus: Otto of Wittelsbach, Prince of Bavaria and King of Greece
– Region of the week: Metéora
Fusion Radio: http://www.fusionradio.ca
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Podcast Page: Click Here
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