Greek Students' Association of the University of Toronto
The Official Group of Hellenic Students at UofT
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!
EU FilmFest site: Click here
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
(Click ‘Listen Live’ on Saturdays from 4-5pm)
Podcast Page: Click Here
This is the sixth 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:
GSA News:
– ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Movie Night – November 3rd
– Gossip from Halloween Havoc @ Hyde
– Definition of ‘Dealing’
– Call to Giorgio Papadakis, calls Havoc ‘one of the best parties ever’
Greek History:
– History of OXI Day
– Region of the week: Patras
Fusion Radio: http://www.fusionradio.ca
(Click ‘Listen Live’ on Saturdays from 4-5pm)
Podcast Page: Click Here
It would seem obvious that U of T, one of the most multicultural schools in the country, would offer support to an event promoting diversity.
But U of T has failed to recognize the significance of the World Cup of Clubs soccer tournament year after year, and has made it difficult for organizers to put the event together.
Vince Messina, captain of this year’s title-winning U of T Italian-Canadian Association soccer team, was in charge of organizing this year’s event, which took place earlier this month. Like his predecessors, Messina met numerous obstacles in booking space with the Office of Space Management.
Every year, the OSM refuses to let the tournament take place on the King’s College Circle field for a full day every year. As a result, matches start at 8 a.m. and a winner must be declared by 4 p.m.
The OSM claims these restrictions are inevitable due to office policy and students who need to cross the field during the day. Many event participants claim these are unwritten rules and hope to push the OSM to be more flexible. Space and time restrictions limit the number of clubs able to participate in the event and keep the tournament from growing.
Neil Briggs, who played for the EFUT French Club’s team, said, “U of T has blocked us in terms of time. I would like to see bigger tournaments, all semester, like intramurals. But the OSM won’t let us book the field until the last minute and last-minute schedules mean fewer players.”
Briggs said that getting access to the field ahead of time would result in a better turnout, and that having it more frequently and for longer would give the World Cup of Clubs the opportunity to really take off. Yet the OSM seems to ignore students’ complaints year after year.
Last year’s organizer Antonin Mongeau explained, “It’s always the same problem with the OSM — they just don’t want to give us access to the fields. We complained last year and the situation hasn’t changed.”
The event promotes cultural diversity at U of T. It gives students an opportunity to represent their backgrounds and embrace one of the world’s most popular sports. Participants were frustrated by the inability of administration to recognize why the World Cup of Clubs is so important.
Bernardo Melendez, coach of the Organization of Latin American Students’ team, admitted that he is playing for cultural pride. Elena Moliotsias of the Greek team said, “I feel like we’re representing the Greeks at U of T.
“There is no other tournament that has this cultural aspect to it, so this event is really important.”
This is the fifth 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:
– Prime Minister George Papandreou stressed on Friday that “We aren’t yet out of the tunnel…”
– Greek and Turkish Prime Ministers strike a pact to work more closely on tackling a relentless flow of illegal immigrants entering Greece from Turkey
– After the collapse of a multimillion-euro Qatari investment project in western Greece, visiting officials from the Arab state reassured the government that they were keen to invest some 5 billion dollars in other projects in Greece
– In a new wave of strike action, Athens metro workers, archaeologists and street kiosk owners walked off the job yesterday, seeking support from the cash-strapped government in various forms
GSA News:
– Halloween Havoc @ Hyde- Friday October 29th
– Costume Prizes
– L1VE tunes from DJ Stoim
– $5 Drinks before 11:30
– Reduced booth and bottle service
– Early Bird are almost SOLD OUT!! Early bird tickets are only $10, $15 at the door
– GSA at UTSC Halloween Haunt at Wonderland- Saturday October 30th
– Tickets are only $30.00 if you get them through us
– OXI DAY Parade- Sunday October 31st
– Join the GSAs and HSAs of UofT, Ryerson, York, McMaster, and Guelph
– We will be meeting in front of the 7/11 on Danforth and Donlands at
12:30. In order to parade, make sure you wear you’ re SEF sweater
– After the parade we will be enjoying delicious Greek food at a local restaurant.
Greek History:
– Count Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias was a Greek diplomat of the Russian Empire and later first head of state of independent Greece
– Region of the Week: Lesvos
Fusion Radio: http://www.fusionradio.ca
(Click ‘Listen Live’ on Saturdays from 4-5pm)
Podcast Page: Click Here
Date: Wednesday, November 3rd
Location: South Dining Hall at Hart House
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Cost: Free for GSA members ($5 for non-members which includes membership and t-shirt)
On November 3th the GSA will be showing the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”: a hilarious comedy we all love and can relate to. There will be fun, laughter… and FREE popcorn!! There will also be a surprise creation by our secretary Christos.
Synopsis: A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
Date: Sunday October 31st
Time: 12:30pm- 3:00pm
Location: Please meet us at 7/11 (Located at Donlands & Danforth) at 12:00pm
Join the GSA as we parade along the Danforth to celebrate Greek OXI Day. This year we will have a float! Yes a float that we will celebrate on. As is tradition, wear your GSA sweaters to the parade, and if you don’t have one, look below to buy one!
GSA Sweaters:
You must pre-order them by this Friday October 22!
We have extended our office hours and you can come in and order from Tues-Thurs 1-3PM and Fri 12-2PM.
They will be $40 and you must pay a $20 deposit when you order.
You will be able to pick up your sweaters at the parade, or the office if you can’t attend.
Date: Monday October 25th
Time: 9:00pm
Location: The Cat’s Eye- Vic Pub (basement of Wymilwood Building)
Join the GSA at VIC International Week! Vic will be holding an International Dance and Flag Making Workshop. The GSA will have a dance group there where you can participate.
Check the VUSAC link for info about International Week: Click Here
This is the fourth 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:
– Health Minister Andreas Loverdos admitted treating illegal immigrants is proving costly for state hospital finances
– Environmental organizations blast Infrastructure Ministry for asking that construction on Acheloos River dam resume
– Riot police clashed with small group of protesting Culture Ministry contract workers at the entrance to the Acropolis
– Restaurant and bar owners are planning a major act of civil disobedience as they intend to violate the smoking ban
Greek-Ontario Events:
– Nafpaktion Association Annual Dinner Dance- Saturday October 16th
– Greek Community of Oshawa and District’s Fall Gala- Saturday October 16th
– Macedonian Cultural Center Dinner Dance- Saturday October 16th
– Penelope Delta and the Macedonian Struggle for Freedom- Sunday October 17th
– All Saints Choir Presents ‘A Night in Plaka’- Sunday October 17th
– Angela Dimitriou and Zig Zag Live in Concert- Thursday October 21st
– Kardistsa Association Annual Dinner Dance- Saturday October 23rd
GSA News:
– Halloween Havoc @ Hyde- Friday October 29th
– Halloween Haunt with YAL- Saturday October 30th
– OXI DAY Parade- Sunday October 31st
Greek History:
– The Greek Communities of Egypt: Alexandria, Cairo, El Mansurah and Minia
– Region of the Week: Thessaloniki
Fusion Radio: http://www.fusionradio.ca
(Click ‘Listen Live’ on Saturdays from 4-5pm)
Podcast Page: Click Here
Date: Friday, Oct. 29th, 2010
Time: 10:00pm-4:00am
Location: Hyde Lounge- 420 Wellington St. W
We invite you to Hyde Lounge for our annual Halloween tradition! Join us for another wicked installment of our yearly ritual, where our alter egos come out to play. For one night, HYDE will unleash its dark side…
Its time to cause HAVOC!
– Costume Prizes
– LIVE tunes from DJ Stoim
– $5 Drinks before 11:30
– Reduced booth/bottles
Early Bird tickets available now! Get them before they’re all gone!
(Tickets only $10; Limited amounts)
Come by our office Monday-Thursday 1 PM – 3 PM
Or call us to set up another time: 647-995-5471
This is a 19+ event
Doors open at 10:00pm
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