At Sheridan Student Union, our goal is to create an exceptional student experience through student focused programs, services, and advocacy.

Moving Forward, Together!

Following 50 years of impact, we were inspired to build on our legacy of advocacy, community engagement, and services. This year, we carried our momentum forward.

Take a look at the impact made during the 2024–2025 academic year:

Building on
50 Years
of Impact

Many of our SSU programs and services have become a natural part of the Sheridan Life. This year, our supports continued to grow and adapt, reaffirming our commitment to evolving with the times.

We continued to provide students with access to essential resources! Last year, we:

Supported 132 students through our Food First Program, a service that aims to address the growing challenges of food insecurity.
Collected, cleaned and distributed over 2, 238 pounds of clothing through our Dressed for Success program. This service saw an increase of over 250 pounds of donations compared to last year.
Hosted virtual legal workshops like Sheridan’s Housing 101 session, “Your Lease, Your Rights”, designed to help students understand their housing rights under Ontario’s Residential Tenancy Act and connect with our in-house lawyer Bill Reid.
Expanded our SSU Student Savings Program by adding 47 new perks to help students access discounts on food, fitness, entertainment and more.
Continued to partner with Rexall to offer students access to a free Flu Shot Clinic on campus and organized a successful clinic, helping to protect our student community by improving access to flu vaccinations.

We also empowered students leadership and growth opportunities by:

Introducing a new Student Executive of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion role (Vice-President Role) and refreshed our Student Executive Team responsibilities to better meet the needs of our diverse student body.
Introducing the SSU Volunteer Program, a new initiative that offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience and build connections with peers. We hired 15 volunteers across all three campuses, two of which became employeed part-time staff members following their volunteer term.
Approving a partnership with Sheridan Edge to launch the InnocaS.E. Competition, where 80 students pitched creative solutions to real challenges for a chance to win prizes and professional development opportunities. This year’s topics included Navigating the Housing Market, Securing Employment Post-Graduation, and Enhancing the Student Experience at Sheridan.
Empowering over 2,800 students to cast their ballots and vote in the 2024/2025 SSU Elections and help shape the Sheridan Life.

We Continued To Support The Growth of Student-Led Clubs by:

Helping clubs host over 340 events, activities and initiatives throughout the 24/25 year. Take a look at which club events are coming up!
Supporting over 125 active student clubs throughout the year across all three campuses through our annual Clubs Conference, club exec meetings and Clubs Corner resources.
Successfully integrating 50 new student clubs into our student clubs community on Clubs Corner!
Expanding our start-up funding, which is automatically available to all student clubs to be able to support them further financially throughout the year.
Expanding our funding resources even further through a new Support Grant funding opportunity that is available to all clubs who require some additional funding for a certain club initiative or event.
Introducing our Adopt-A-Club program that provides a fast-track for students to take over clubs that were active in previous years but have become inactive over time.
Supporting the implementation of 11 new prospective clubs through our prospective club program, including the Mental Health club, Gardening Club and more!

We Created Spaces on Campus That Foster Community

We matched the Giving Tuesday donations and contributed $13,553 to create Together at the Table events continued to give back to our community.

In partnership with Sheridan College we hosted Together at the Table, an event that brought over students together across Davis and HMC campuses to connect, eat, and be present with one another through a shared meal. Our food services provided over 700 meals for students in attendance.
Our new CSR desks locations on the main floor of the Student Center buildings at both Davis and Trafalgar campuses, increased visibility and support for students.

Celebrate the major milestone of opening of the Den! Since our renovation came to a close, we’ve seen plenty of students eat, play and enjoy our new space on campus.
We kicked off our SSU 101 Training Day inside the newly-renovated Davis campus, the Den with Elder Wendy Phillips from Anishinaabe Cultural Tourism. Elder Wendy shared powerful wisdom to guide us into the new year. As part of our ongoing commitment to Indigenous reconciliation, her words and presence helped spark meaningful discussions among our SSU staff about Indigenous culture.

Continued the legacy of providing Building Positive Spaces Kits on campus and participating in student leaders came together to assemble our Building Positive Space (BPS) Kits and increase access to 2SLGBTQIA+ resources and supports.
Continuing with our commitment to reconcilation, we hosted in collaboration with the Centre for Indigenous Learning & Support a Basket Making Workshop with Bonnie Hill at Trafalgar Campus. Students had the unique opportunity to learn the traditional Haudenosaunee weaving process and the cultural significance of Black Ash baskets.
We held our first Black Excellence Mentorship Program KickOff Event - which welcomed students, staff and faculty for an evening of celebration, connection and opportunities. company partners Stush Patties and BlackNorth Initiative for mentorship opportunities.

We partnered with Spirit Bear Coffee, a company that delivers exceptional coffee while supporting First Nations communities with economic assistance through fundraising, donations and partnerships.
Our student leaders collaborated with the Centre of Indigenous Learning to host the Reconcilation Series events with Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, an Indigenous-owned sustainable beauty brand - and Kendall Netmaker.
The Black Excellence Steering Committee and SSU student savings Program partnered to provide students with culturally-affirming discounts, The Villij, VIIBE HAIR STUDIO, Nüd Body + Wellness, and Roywoods.

We Celebrated Diverse Cultures and Honoured Global Accessibility

We honoured Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) by providing valuable resources for diigital accessibility and engaged in meaningful dialogue about inclusion.
Desi Jam at the Davis Campus came alive as nearly 300 students gathered to celebrate South Asian music, dance, and community. Laughter, beats, and colorful attire filled the space, creating a truly unforgettable cultural experience.
Our Garba celebration for the Navaratri festival at our HMC campus welcomed 450 students to celebration and danced the night away!
This year we also celebrated Lunar New Year with vibrant pop-ups and interactive experiences, inviting students to come together in celebration of new beginnings.
We had a Wicked celebration at the 6th Annual SheridanLife Gala! Over 300 students joined us for a night full of dancing, great food, and sparkly memories.

We Prioritized Student Health & Wellness Through Pop-Ups and Off-Campus Trips

We hosted 9 Different Pawsitve Yoga experience with our partnership Yoga Kawa!
Our student leaders connected with Student Care Stakeholders in Montreal to evaluate our Health and Dental student health insurance, learn more about our current insurance and what options are available to our students.
Hosted free breakfast pop-ups for students across all three campuses
We hosted our First Aid Classes, where students gained hands-on emergency training.
In collaboration with Rexall and Student Care,we successfully hosted four flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine clinics across both the HMC and Davis campuses.
We partnered with York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC) to provide a discounted rate for our students to avail effective mental health services by student clinicians under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Led initiatives to de-stigmatize menstruation, educate students on hormone health basics. Through these initiative, we were able to partner with a variety of student savings partners and even teach students the 101 to Hormone Health.

Supporting Students Through Community Partnerships

Meaningful partnerships and strong relationships help us create new opportunities for learning, growth, and engagement. When we collaborate across and beyond Sheridan College, we can expand the programs, resources, and experiences offered to better support students along the way.

Advocating in Action: Student Voices That Move Change

Strengthened our federal advocacy efforts by renewing SSU’s membership in (CASA) Canadian Alliance of Student Association.
Participated in Take Back the Night, alongside the Sexual Health and Violence Support Committee engaging the Sheridan community in gender-based violence awareness.
Joined Ontario Student Voice (OSV), expanding provincial advocacy efforts and creating opportunities for student-led policy influence across Ontario.
Attended OSV’s Advocacy Week, and lobbied stakeholders and government officials to amplify student priorities in post-secondary education.

**Investing in Student-Led Ideas for Future Success**

We’re proud to support student-led ideas, nurturing creativity and innovation across our projects big and small. From showcasing work in our new digital hub to celebrating student achievements in our spaces and events, we know the success of our organization lies in celebrating the next generation of creative thinkers.

We Celebrated The Power of Play, Future of Tech, and Creatvity on Campus

Our Cyberpunk-themed Welcome Week set the tone for the year and served as a playful reminder that the future is now. From neon lights, high-tech gadgets, acrade games, to drag shows, magic performances and unconventional, we invited students across all three campuses to celebrate a new school year with an open mind to new adventures.
We hosted over 100 Sheridan students at the Super Smash Ultimate Tournament & Game Day, leaning into the power of gaming in supporting student success, fostering a sense of community and contributing to the overall well-being of students.
We approved a travel Bursary to send four Game Design graduates to the Games for Change Festival and share their innovative wellness ideas. Their capstone project - Stop and Breathe - was awarded Best Student Project at the Games for Change Festival.
We launched Creative Corner - a digital space that celebrates creativity on campus and hosted monthly pop-ups across all three campuses with a different comic theme each time.
We supported the Black History Month 2025 Creative Reflection Contest where students reflected on the theme “Celebrating the Mosaic: Black is Limitless”. We awarded 8 students with prizes for different categories that included visual arts, creative writing, multimedia, and for the first time ever AI.
We were proud to support the Hackville club in hosting their flagship 36-hour hackathon event - Hackville. This event served as a great networking opportunity and helped our future tech leaders to gain once-in-a-lifetime experience.

3 highlights from our 2024-2025 year!

Every connection made, every space improved, and every student empowered by our services and supports keeps our goal of enhancing the SheridanLife momentum. Together, we’ll continue moving forward and making an even greater impact. Here are a few ways we continued to keep the effort.