Queer Orientation Week Mix & Mingle 2024

Do you want to meet, mix & mingle with the UTSC 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies?  

Join us for crafting, icebreakers, and refreshments on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 3:00-5:00pm at UTSC.  

Registration is required. Please register with your U of T e-mail to receive additional details about this event: http://uoft.me/utscmingle2024. (Event location will be sent to registrants). 

Where: Outdoors at UTSC (in case of rain, we will relocate indoors)  
When: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, 3:00-5:00pm 
Who: New and returning students, faculty, staff and librarians  

This is an 2SLGBTQ+ centered event and an opportunity for queer and trans community members to connect and build community. We ask that you are respectful of the intent of this inclusive space.  That said, everyone is welcome (allies) Join us!

Accessibility information 

Weather permitting, this event will be held outside, so please dress for the weather. There will be seating for participants. The space is wheelchair accessible. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors in a large, wheelchair accessible room (accessible by elevator or stairs). 

More information about transportation to the event location will be provided upon request. 

The closest gender-inclusive washroom is inside the nearest building. This is a single stall that is accessible for people with wheelchairs. 

What to expect at the event: 

At this event there will be opportunities to do an activity alongside other participants. We will be painting terra cotta pots with acrylic paint and sharing conversations with one another. 

The icebreaker activities will involve verbal engagement with other guests at the event. For those with mobility concerns we will have activities where guests can remain at their tables or move around to other tables. We expect 75-100 participants at this event. Music may be played throughout the event.  

It is our goal to make this event accessible to anyone interested in attending. If you have any questions at all about accessibility or have recommendations for us to ensure your participation is comfortable and enjoyable, please contact the event coordinator (positivespace.utsc@utoronto.ca).  

This event is brought to you by Positive Space, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office, Health & Wellness, Athletics & Recreation, and the International Student Centre.