Calendar of Events
Tuesday, Sept 5
Information Session for International Students
You are invited to attend an orientation session to obtain key information regarding your studies.
In this info session, we’ll introduce the city, our university and everything you need to know to start your studies this fall.
TIME: 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
LOCATION: Amphitheatre (G1124)
REGISTRATION: Check your student email (@uottawa.ca)
For more information, please download the International Student Welcome Guide.
Wednesday, Sept 6
Free Coffee
To help you kickstart your academic year, we’re offering free beverages an hour before your morning and evening classes. Simply present your SPU student card at Café Urban and grab a coffee before class.
TIMES:
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (sponsored by SPUSA)
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (sponsored by the Office of the Associate Vice-Rector, Strategic Enrolment Management)
LOCATION: Café Urban (in Guigues Hall)
The Great SPU Feast
To welcome all of you to the SPU community, we invite you to join the community table for a BBQ. All are welcome, simply present your SPU student card. We look forward to seeing you there!
TIME: 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Guigues Hall Lawn
Thursday, Sept 7
Free Coffee
To help you kickstart your academic year, we’re offering free beverages an hour before your morning and evening classes. Simply present your SPU student card at Café Urban and grab a coffee before class.
TIMES:
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (sponsored by the Faculty of Human Sciences)
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (sponsored by the Faculty of Canon Law)
LOCATION: Café Urban (in Guigues Hall)
Meet & Greet: Faculties of Human Sciences and Philosophy
To celebrate the beginning of the academic year, the Faculties of Human Sciences and Philosophy are hosting a meet and greet for students and professors in the faculties. Refreshments will be served.
TIME: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Multipurpose Room
Friday, Sept 8
Free Coffee
To help you kickstart your academic year, we’re offering free beverages an hour before your morning classes. Simply present your SPU student card at Café Urban and grab a coffee before class.
TIME: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (sponsored by the Faculty of Theology)
LOCATION: Café Urban (in Guigues Hall)
Faculty of Theology Meet & Greet
Interim Dean Christian Dionne invites new and returning theology students to get to know the faculty! This is a great opportunity to meet your peers and chat with professors. A light lunch will be provided.
TIME: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Atrium (in Guigues Hall, Hazel St entrance)
Monday, Sept 11
Meet & Greet: Faculty of Canon Law
To mark the start of academic year, the Faculty of Canon Law is hosting a welcome reception for all students and professors on campus. This will be an opportunity to meet professors, staff, and students of the faculty. A light lunch will be served.
TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Atrium (in Guigues Hall, Hazel St entrance)
Lunch and Learns: Jean-Léon Allie Library and Archives
September 11 to October 3
The Jean-Léon Allie Library is hosting a series of Lunch & Learns to help you start your studies on the right foot. Sessions will cover topics such as academic writing, how to prepare for exams and how to make the most of library resources.
For the full schedule, please click here.
Tuesday, September 26
Café Oasis
Come and grab a coffee, tea or hot chocolate! Everyone is invited and it is an excellent opportunity to meet other members of the SPU community.
TIME : 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Student Life Centre (beside the cafeteria)
Opening Mass
Join us to celebrate and bless this new academic year!
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: De Mazenod Chapel
