50 years in the making!

As Sheridan Student Union gets ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary in the fall of 2025, here are
50 ways we helped enhance your student experience at Sheridan College during the 2023-2024 academic year:

We’re here to support student success! Last year alone, we:

1. Employed over 150 students! From our customer service team to our food services staff, the SSU is a student led and student run organization.  

2. Organized the first-ever on-campus flu shot clinics across three campuses, serving nearly 300 students that week. 

3. Implemented an expanded SSU’s Health & Dental Plan including gender-affirming care and more support available through the Empower Me Plus program. 

4. Collected and distributed over 1,987 pounds of professional clothing through our Dressed for Success program! This initiative helps students prepare for job interviews and workplace success by providing access to quality professional attire.  

5. Improved service accessibility with extended hours and additional staff support at our new Davis Service desk.  

6. Launched an innovative Hygiene Kits program to support students in need. 

7. Hosted our first Health and Wellness Fairs collaborating with organizations like Moyo, Student Care, and Guard Me, creating a one-stop resource hub for student wellness. 

8. Facilitated Free First Aid and CPR Certification classes provided essential professional qualifications, enhancing employability and providing valuable life skills to students. 

We created meaningful connections in our communities….

9. We organized and executed our inaugural Cultural Week, featuring an expansive Cultural Fair and Concert. This celebration of diversity showcased performances, traditional foods, art exhibitions, and educational presentations from various cultural clubs on campus.  

10. Planned a record-breaking Holi celebration with over 400 participants! This celebration has become one of our most anticipated annual events, bringing together students from all backgrounds to celebrate this joyous cultural tradition. 

11. In collaboration with Sheridan’s Black Excellence Steering Committee, we planned and executed meaningful Black History Month celebrations focused on "Finding Home: Belonging and Community" through educational events, keynote speakers and more. 

12. Successfully coordinated Queer Community Fairs that connected students with 2SLGBTQ+ resources, support services, and community organizations.  

13. Our student leaders participated and advocated in Pride events, including flag-raising ceremonies with the Mayor of Mississauga as well as celebrations at Halton and Toronto Pride.  

14. We created and supplied 50 more Building Positive Space Kits for staff, faculty and administration offices at Sheridan College.  

15. Honoured the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with meaningful engagement and resources in collaboration with Sheridan College’s Centre for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support.  

16. Created the Black Excellence Mentorship Program in collaboration with the Black Excellence Steering Committee to connect students with supportive alumni and helpful resources. 

We supported student leadership & club development opportunities…

17. Facilitated and supported over 110 active student clubs in hosting more than 240 events throughout the year, providing diverse opportunities for student engagement, leadership development, and community building.  

18. Successfully integrated 55 new student clubs into our community, creating more opportunities for students to find their community and pursue their passions. 

19. Engaged and trained over 500 student club executives through comprehensive leadership development programs in event planning, budget management, team building, and inclusive leadership practices! 

20. Hosted our inaugural Clubs Conference! This provided an intensive professional development opportunity for student leaders, helping club executives enhance their leadership capabilities and expand their professional networks. 

21. Strengthened clubs support infrastructure by creating new staff positions, including four dedicated student Clubs Coordinators and a Clubs Assistant Manager. This enhanced support system provides clubs with more resources, guidance, and assistance in achieving their goals and organizing successful events. 

22. Successfully hosted our first-ever Summer Clubs fair, breaking traditional event timing barriers and connecting with more students on campus during the Spring / Summer semester! 

23. We supported the implementation of 8 prospective clubs in the 2023-2024 school year, including the Sheridan Tea Club, People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), ASL Sheridan and more! 

We created more opportunities for family & community support on and off campus…

30. We hosted our 9th Annual Kids Holiday Party, an Annual Kids Halloween Party and anoff campus event to Downey's Farm Pumpkinfest creating memorable experiences for students with children and had so much fun doing it!  

31. Coordinated our first Community Fair at HMC, connecting students directly to helpful local community partners and important resources available around each campus.  

32. The Student Savings Program expanded to include 57 new business partnerships, offering discounts on essential services, entertainment, dining, and retail purchases. These partnerships help students be mindful of their budgets while discovering new local businesses. 

We invested in improving student spaces, facilities and services on campus…

39. The Marquee renovation project will bring updated study spaces, social areas, and multi-purpose rooms for you to enjoy soon! With student feedback in mind, this redesign focuses on flexibility and modern amenities within our Trafalgar Student Centre.  

40. Implemented new digital displays for student artwork and event promotion, making communication more accessible across campuses.  

41. Created unique opportunities for students to have a direct impact on campus life! All updates to our Student Centres, menu options, events and services are all planned with direct student input.  

42. Brought back online ordering for our food services to make our menus even more accessible for our community.  

43. Kept our food services open all summer long with special features to best serve the increase of students on campus in the Spring/Summer semester.  

44. New quiet study areas and flexible learning spaces were designed to accommodate different learning styles and study preferences, in our HMC and Davis Student Centres. These are also features coming soon to our Trafalgar campus!  

And your health & wellness were always top of mind!

45. Our first Cycle Celebration Week featured comprehensive workshops on menstrual health, sustainable period products, and wellness education.  

46. New partnerships with health-focused companies Aisle and Aavia expanded access to sustainable menstrual products and health tracking resources, supporting student wellness needs. 

47. Our "Soup it Up" events served over 600 at each event, providing free, nutritious meals and creating a warm, welcoming environment during winter months. 

48. Enhanced Empower Me Plus services expanded mental health support options, including 24/7 counselling access, multilingual services, and specialized support programs. 

49. Continued to provide free menstrual products and condoms for students! 

50. Donated $800,000 to Sheridan College  for staffing and programs supporting International student engagement, Off-Campus Housing & Community Resources, and Student Health promotion!