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Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)

Your Graduate Student Advocacy Organization and Government at Western University

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The graduate student union, advocacy organization, and government at Western University. Local 47 of CFS. W: Sogs.ca

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Join the SOGS Mature 35+ Student Needs Committee f Join the SOGS Mature 35+ Student Needs Committee for a monthly meet-up to discuss experiences, concerns, and needs. The committee aims to gather feedback from mature graduate students but also open up a social space for connection and friendship. 

We meet on the last Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. on Zoom. Register at the link in our bio to receive the Zoom info!
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is recruiting young people with disabilities aged 14-29 from across Canada for a paid research engagement opportunity through a virtual Youth Advisory Council (YAC).

We are seeking young people with lived experience of disability who are interested in gaining research experience, sharing their expertise, and helping shape more inclusive digital environments. Participation is open to young people across Canada, and all activities will be conducted virtually. 

YAC members will work alongside researchers to help guide study processes, recruitment, data collection, interpretation of findings, and the development of resources and recommendations. Honoraria will be provided for participation. 

Interested youth can apply using the following application form: https://forms.office.com/r/ApSw2s7w3a
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➡️ SOGS members can get 20% off all haircuts this month
👋 Just tell them you are a SOGS member
📍UCC, Room 5 (Lower level)
📞 519.661.3471
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#RazorsEdgeBarbershopLondon
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🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Moon Of Retribvtion, @moonofretribvtion:

"original art transmuted into patches/pins/stickers. anti-fascist, goth, & queer af since 2015."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Leaf By Stone, @@leafbystone:

"I primarily create decor pieces out of wire and stone that resemble trees. I also sell tumble stones, shaped stones, raw stones and create some jewelry and greeting cards with wire trees/precious stones on them. I also make Christmas tree ornaments during the holiday season."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Poetic Kit, @poetry_kit:

"I centre all my art around poetry, and finding the beautiful and meaningful in all I create. I make a variety of things, as I engage in a variety of arts and crafts! I sell lino prints, zines, chapbooks, and knit and crochet items. I often incorporate multiple art forms into one piece (such as an original poem with a crochet frame, or a book with linocut illustrations in it.) My newest project is called “poetic guide” where I encourage people to intuitively choose a “path” from a variety of lino printed hand sewn pouches that each contain an original poem, a mini print, and a mini crochet or knit item."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Sydney's Books & Pride Shop, @sydneybcoyle:

"Sydney is a queer, trans, nonbinary activist, author, and entrepreneur. Ney published nir first book, "A Pocket Guide to Pronouns", in December 2023. This book is a great resource to learn about many types of gender neutral pronouns and the importance of inclusive language in trans communities! In addition to selling signed copies of nir book, Sydney sells various self-designed Pride merch, including buttons, magnets, art prints, t-shirts, bookmarks, and more."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Soup's Strings, @sophthompsonnn:

"I began making bracelets as a way to support my mental health and create moments of calm in my daily life. What started as a personal outlet quickly grew into a passion for spreading kindness, and I have since donated more than 650 handmade bracelets to the Children's Health Foundation in London, Ontario. Creating each bracelet allows me to slow down, be present, and find joy in the moment."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Bhargavi Ramanathan, @bhargavi.ramanathan, who makes crocheted scarves coasters and hats!

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
Last Friday, the SOGS Graduate Peer Support (GPS) Last Friday, the SOGS Graduate Peer Support (GPS) committee held a late-afternoon picnic at beautiful Gibbons Park! 
 
SOGS members enjoyed the great outdoors and played games like cornhole, lawn darts, ladder golf, and giant Jenga. We chowed down on hot dogs and freezies, and relaxed under the pavilion. 

Stay tuned for more summer fun events and excursions, like the trip to Port Stanley beach and the Summer Makers Market! Details for both, including how to get tickets to the Port Stanley beach trip, at the link in our bio (or https://sogs.ca/events/). 

#GradLifeWesternU
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, MomentsThroughFilm, singyuanfilms:

"Film photography turned into collectible cards and photo prints, adding a sense of nostalgia, preserving beautiful scenes and cherished moments. Perfect for gifting, displaying and treasuring."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Pressed by Lilith, @pressed_by_lilith:

"Hi! I make handcrafted custom press-on nails. My collection ranges from cute and playful themes to elegant floral styles, dark romantic aesthetics, and maximalist embellishments with gems, pearls, and sculpted details.

Every set is hand-painted and decorated — no two are exactly alike. Press-ons are a fun, affordable alternative to the nail salon, and mine are designed to be reusable and long-lasting. 

Whether you're into soft and dreamy or bold and edgy, there's something for every vibe."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Little Earth Studio, @_aggieeo:

"I handcraft pendants, necklaces, fridge magnets, and home décor pieces using polymer clay. Each piece is shaped, painted, and finished entirely by hand, featuring nature-inspired designs and cute animal motifs. No two pieces are exactly alike, making them perfect as unique gifts or everyday accessories!"

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🏳️‍🌈SOGS Pride Week runs from July 13th-17th!🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈SOGS Pride Week runs from July 13th-17th!🏳️‍⚧️ International Pride Month may be in June, but we're excited to extend the festivities into July! 

Go to sogs.ca/pride-week for all the info on these FREE events, including how to register. 

🪩 Out at the Beach: Western Pride Celebration: Wednesday, July 8 | 12–2 p.m. | UCC Concrete Beach

☕ Rainbow Coffee Club: Monday, July 13 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Beryl Ivey Garden

🍹 Queer Patio Mixer: Tuesday, July 14 | 4–6 p.m. | Grad Club Patio

💬 Beyond Nonbinary: Perspectives on Existence and Expansiveness: Wednesday, July 15 | 12–1 p.m. | D.B. Weldon Library Community Room 128

🎞️ Queerly Beloved Cinema: Paris Is Burning (1990): Wednesday, July 15 | 4 p.m. | Middlesex College, Room 105B

🧠 Queervia: A Night of Queer Trivia: Thursday, July 16 | 5–7 p.m. | Grad Club

🧶 Queer Crafternoon: Friday, July 17 | 12–1 p.m. | Grad Club Boardroom

💻 Plug In to Pride Virtual Hangout: Friday, July 17 |  1–2 p.m. | Grad Club Boardroom

🏳️‍⚧️ Solidarity March for Trans Rights & Liberation: Friday, July 17 | 6–7 p.m. | Victoria Park

#westernu #ldnont
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Toadstool Lane, @toadstoollane.store:

"I make miniature gnomes from polymer clay. Each one is a distinct character who you may find living on Toadstool Lane!"

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Botanical Keepsakes, who makes pressed flower art!

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a s 🎨 Join the Graduate Peer Support Committee for a showcase of graduate student artisan talent at the Summer Makers Market! 

🧶 Twenty grad student vendors will be selling their art, handmade crafts, curated collections, and more! Vendors will be selling: jewelry, pins & patches, zines, ceramics, stickers, plushies, and more!

📆 Wednesday, July 22nd
🕰️ 2-6 PM
📍 Grad Club (Middlesex College Room 19) @uwogradclub
FREE! All are welcome!

Meet one of our vendors, Honey Orbit Accessories, @honey_orbit_accessories:

"Curated fashion accessories, including earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and jewelry pieces for everyday wear, special occasions, and gifts."

Stay tuned for more vendor introductions! See you at the Summer Makers Market!
🏳️‍🌈Join @sogs.pride for SOGS Pride Week from July 🏳️‍🌈Join @sogs.pride for SOGS Pride Week from July 13th-17th!🏳️‍⚧️ International Pride Month may be in June, but we're excited to extend the festivities into July! 

Check the link in our bio for all the info on these FREE events, including how to register. 

🪩 Out at the Beach: Western Pride Celebration: Wednesday, July 8 | 12–2 p.m. | UCC Concrete Beach

☕ Rainbow Coffee Club: Monday, July 13 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Beryl Ivey Garden

🍹 Queer Patio Mixer: Tuesday, July 14 | 4–6 p.m. | Grad Club Patio

💬 Beyond Nonbinary: Perspectives on Existence and Expansiveness: Wednesday, July 15 | 12–1 p.m. | D.B. Weldon Library Community Room 128

🎞️ Queerly Beloved Cinema: Paris Is Burning (1990): Wednesday, July 15 | 4 p.m. | Middlesex College, Room 105B

🧠 Queervia: A Night of Queer Trivia: Thursday, July 16 | 5–7 p.m. | Grad Club

🧶 Queer Crafternoon: Friday, July 17 | 12–1 p.m. | Grad Club Boardroom

💻 Plug In to Pride Virtual Hangout: Friday, July 17 |  1–2 p.m. | Grad Club Boardroom

🏳️‍⚧️ Solidarity March for Trans Rights & Liberation: Friday, July 17 | 6–7 p.m. | Victoria Park
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