By Matthew Markou, student leader
Volunteering with Student Open Circles has been a truly rewarding experience. I was placed with Pathways to Education, a program that boosts graduation rates ...
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- Monday May 15, 5:30-6:30pm, with a reception following
- W.J. McCallion Planetarium at McMaster University
Enjoy a tour of the Universe, hear stories from students about how their involvement in ...
What does a snickerdoodle, fuzzy blanket, fragrant garden, sailing crew, and harmonizing chorus have in common? According to Elizabeth, one of our student leaders, they all relate to cherished values ...
In January we hosted our first in-person weekend retreat since 2020, and we did it without leaving town. We booked a lounge and rooms on campus for the entire weekend ...
By Eddie Chow, student leader
Nearing the end of my four years in my undergraduate, it’s wild to think that I’ve been volunteering with Student Open Circles for over ...
By Elizabeth Zhou, student leader
It looks like a crew embarking on an adventure, sailing through the highs and lows of the sea…
Dedication is what makes volunteering with ...
It’s amazing how the people we surround ourselves with influence who we become. In Student Open Circles, we intentionally create communities of belonging and service, the kind of spaces that ...
By Elliot Fung, student leader
I asked my mentee to read the word “each.” He paused to think about it, frowning and fidgeting, a million thoughts running through his ...
After two years of Zoom screenshots, we're excited to share photos of some of our recent in-person gatherings and weekly volunteer groups. Students are loving being together “IRL” and so are we!
by Jay Patel, student
Above photo: Jay (middle) tells other students about Open Circle at a Welcome Week event (first time in a long while we’ve been able to do this ...
Madeline and Shunmathi have been involved in Student Open Circles for long enough to remember our pre-pandemic, in-person ways of being together. Most of the current students in this community ...
by Madeline Koo, student leader
Volunteering with Student Open Circles (SOC) has taught me so much more than just giving back to the community. It has taught me how ...