On a warm, grey afternoon at the Hart House Quad, U of T President Melanie Woodin (third from left) kicked off the school year early by sharing ice cream – and conversation – with student leaders from across the three campuses.
The casual gathering brought together representatives from a range of student groups for an easygoing afternoon of community-building and frozen treats.
Woodin even stepped behind the counter to serve scoops, handing Amir Moghadam, president of the tri-campus Graduate Students’ Union, a bowl of his favourite coffee ice cream. (Her own pick: coconut.)
“It’s important for me to get to know student leaders, what motivates them, what they hope to accomplish this school year and how we can help,” says Woodin.
Representatives from the Engineering Society, the U of T Mississauga Residence Council and the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union, among others, welcomed the chance to connect with one another – and to speak directly with the president. The promise of a sweet snack was also clearly part of the draw.
“No one else said it, but I’m here for the ice cream,” joked Ethan Mao, of the Engineering Society. “And it’s nice to put a face to the head of the institution.”
Moghadam agreed: “It’s a good way to start building a relationship with the president’s office.”
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