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Summer has come to a close, but that doesn’t mean the fun is ending. Orientation week is packed with exciting – and informative – events that aren’t just for first-year students, including a parade, street festival, carnival and more.

For a break from 91�Թ�-related festivities, check out select TIFF films being screened on-campus. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a celebrity.  

There are plenty of September events sure to get you excited about going back to school. Here’s just a sample:

Sept. 1

Sign up with 91�Թ� for the and win prizes for biking alongside – or against – peers, faculty members and other cyclists worldwide. Download the Naviki app (, ) from Sept. 1 to 30 to participate in this global phenomenon.

Sept. 3

Tri-campus orientation begins. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable first week by familiarizing yourself with information about orientation at the , or .

Join 91�Թ� experts at the tri-campus Facebook Live and Instagram conference and get the answers to all your campus-related questions.

Sept. 4

Show your school spirit at the , beginning at 1 p.m. at Varsity Stadium, located at the St. George campus.

Continue the festivities at the , beginning at 3 p.m., located at King’s College Circle. St. George campus students should check out their college or faculty’s website to find out about college-specific club fairs.

Sept. 5

(the Toronto International Film Festival) begins, running until Sept. 15, with  offered for only $11.50. On Sept. 11, catch the world première of Judy, starring Renée Zellweger as the legendary Judy Garland, without even leaving campus. The film is being .  

Sept. 6

Hart House celebrates its 100^th anniversary with story-weaving project , running at the Hart House Theatre from Sept. 6 to 7.

Sept. 11

Take a break from classes and stop by 91�Թ�’s annual , located at the St. George campus along St. George Street. Enjoy the activities, music and food trucks while learning more about campus life.

Sept. 12

Join the Faculty of Music for the first installation of the weekly series , featuring the Juno Award-winning Gryphon Trio. Check out the  guide for a complete list of events, classes and performances.

Sept. 14

Show your support for mental health awareness at the 2019 Toronto . Listen to inspirational speeches and performances by 91�Թ� faculty, lecturers and alumni such as Norine Burgess, Dr. Andrea Levinson, Nathalie Paulin and Monica Whicher. 

Sept. 17

Garner mental health resources on- and off-campus while learning to prioritize wellness over academic success at , a mental health and wellness conference by the Faculty of Arts & Science that features keynote speakers Margaret Trudeau and Michael Landsberg and workshops such as “Navigating Career Uncertainty” and “failing excellently!”

Navigate Toronto’s rapidly shifting urban landscape with the first lecture in a four-part lecture series, hosted by 91�Թ�’s School of Cities in conjunction with the Toronto Public Library. explores the interplay between city life and public spaces.

Adapt your academic skills for the workplace at the 91�Թ� , where you can network with more than 100 global organizations and employers.

Sept. 18

The Isuma artists’ collective works in conjunction with the Toronto Biennale of Art to produce , a collection of video works that focus on storytelling and language. View the exhibition at the 91�Թ� Art Centre until Nov. 30.

Sept. 19

Explore a host of opportunities in your field at 91�Թ� Scarborough’s . Whether it’s through volunteering for a not-for-profit, working an on-campus job, assisting a prof’s research or studying abroad, there are plenty of ways to gain valuable – and relevant – experience.

Sept. 21

Learn how to use media and digital art as a narrative and rhetorical tool at , hosted by 91�Թ� Mississauga. 

Sept. 23

is a tri-campus week of LGBTQ-focused and community-building programming, running from Sept. 23 to 28.  

Stay informed about 91�Թ�’s . In-person consultation sessions are being held at all three campuses for staff, faculty and students: 91�Թ� Mississauga on Sept. 23, 91�Թ� Scarborough on Sept. 24 and St. George campus on Sept. 25.

Sept. 24

Show your support for the with 91�Թ� Mississauga’s warm-up event – the . For more fundraising events and initiatives, join 91�Թ� Mississauga’s Run for the Cure Ice Cream Day on Sept. 10 or their Run for the Cure Pink Luncheon on Sept. 17.  

Sept. 26

Kick off the school year with a focus on wellness at . Discover the wealth of wellness resources located on campus, including mental health supports, conflict resolution tools and fun drop-in fitness classes such as Introduction to Caribbean Dance.

Sept. 27

If you find yourself itching to do the Time Warp again or wondering whatever happened to Saturday night, head down to the Hart House Theatre for the opening night of . Catch this rendition of the cult classic for $12 to $15 until Oct. 12.

Sept. 28

Muse over works of musical genius with the first instalment of the Faculty of Music’s “What Makes It Great?” series – .  

for a presentation on the relationship between form and image. Drawing on Bosch’s triptych painting “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” Golombek uses the dual media of contact print and lecture to synthesize his critical praxis.

Sept. 29

Take advantage of 91�Թ�’s photogenic landscapes during the . Hosted by the Hart House Camera Club, this is the perfect opportunity to refine your photography practise, curate photos for your portfolio and network with other budding student photographers.

Sept. 30

Take a break from the clamour of courses to listen to a heartrending by soprano Nathalie Paulin and pianist Steven Philcox, inspired by Messiaen’s Chants de Terre et de Ciel.