Mary 2025 Sheridan Student Union Recap.
May was a month of fresh starts and new beginnings. We kicked off the Spring/Summer term by celebrating diversity on campus, expanding our services and exploring new ways to shape the Sheridan Life. From student-led events, and exciting club launches, the summer term is officially in motion!
Updates From Our SSU Board of Directors
The SSU 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
May marked an exciting start for our SSU 2025–2026 Board of Directors! The SSU Board began their term with a three-day retreat at Fern Resort, where they received intensive training, learned more about student governance, and built strong bonds with each other.
The SSU Board officially kicked off their work at the first Board Meeting on May 20, where they appointed Peter Kyadondo as Chairperson and Austin Sharpe as Vice-Chairperson. Later in the month, Peter represented Sheridan at the Studentcare Stakeholder Meeting in Montreal. This was a great opportunity to connect with student leaders across Canada and bring valuable insights back to the Board.
Curious what the SSU Board did in their intensive training? Check out the SSU Board of Directors' May update.
Updates From The SSU Executive Team
Participants of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) gathered in front of Parliament in Ottawa.
The SSU Executive Team focused on welcoming new leadership and preparing for the term ahead. We are excited to bring Samiya Khan on board as the new Director of the Student Executive Team, and she’s off to a strong start!
Samiya represented Sheridan students at the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) Conference in Ottawa and the Ontario Student Voices (OSV) Conference in Toronto, advocating on a national and provincial level in her first month.
Supporting this transition was SSU’s former President Ganyo Soh, who also attended the conferences to help guide and strengthen the handoff. As her term came to a close, Ganyo reflected on her time in office and the work accomplished over the past year:
“As President, my role was to enhance the experience of our fellow students by building a strong sense of community and providing a space where every student feels seen and heard. I have been honored to represent student interests and present them to all stakeholders, working together to foster positive social change.
I want to especially thank the Sheridan Student Union Operations team and Board Members and Volunteers for their steadfast support in our advocacy efforts to amplify the student voice. Your collaboration has been invaluable.
"To my executive team, I want to acknowledge your professionalism, resilience, and unwavering work ethic — your dedication made our vision a reality, and I am truly grateful for your hard work.
To the entire Sheridan community, I have cherished every conversation and engagement we have shared."
We’re incredibly grateful for Ganyo’s leadership and lasting contributions to the SSU.
As for Samiya, her energy and dedication are already setting the tone for what’s ahead.
Samiya Khan, SSU’s new Director of the Student Executive Team, and former SSU President, Ganyo Soh, during the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA)
POV: Samiya’s Badge for the Ontario Stundent Voices Conference of 2025.
“I’m truly grateful to have the chance to do this work and support our students through meaningful advocacy”, she shared.
Samiya Khan is now focused on hiring and onboarding a new Executive Team, set to begin in June, and we’re excited to see this next chapter take shape.
Updates From Our Services Team
The SSU Services Team expanded support and savings for students! We welcomed four new perk partners to our SSU Student Savings program, giving students even more ways to enjoy local experiences while saving money:
Planet Splatter: Thinking of a fun activity to do in the GTA? Why not get creative and experience an immersive paint playground? Planet Splatter offers Sheridan students a 10% off!
Tarragon Theatre: Are you a fan of theatre shows? Tarragon Theatre offers student discounts and subscriptions for as low as $22!
Trapped: With a 10% off discount, Sheridan students get to experience North America's fastest-growing escape room.
The Drake Hotel: Planning a quick getaway or staycation in the heart of Toronto? Experience a place as unique as The Drake Hotel. Get 10% off your booking.
This month also marked a big win for our Dressed for Success program, with 515 lbs of donated clothing, cleaned and made available to students across all three campuses. Thank you to everyone who contributed, you’re helping fellow students show up with confidence and style!
🗣️ Staff Shoutout: We’re excited to welcome Jennifer and Khushi to the Services Team at Trafalgar Campus. We’re so glad to have you on board!
Sheridan Student Union Events
Our SSU Events Team, partnered up with Sheridan Pride Club, the Building Positive Space Committee, and the Sheridan Queer Employee Resource Group to host our annual Pride Flag Raising to held our annual Pride Flag Raising ceremony at the HMC campus to celebrate the upcoming June Pride Month! It was great to partner with various Sheridan departments for this important acknowledgement, highlighting Sheridan's celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Drag artist Guy Anabella hosted and met some Sheridan staff and students, and even the weather cooperated! We look forward to keeping this tradition alive, year after year.
Looking for FREE movies to watch this Pride month?
From New York’s ballroom culture to solidarity movements in small towns, these stories will make you cry, laugh and maybe want to fall in love!
Make sure to check our Sheridan Pride Page to learn how the Sheridan Student Union celebrates & supports our 2SLGBTQ+ community all year long!
Sheridan Student Union Clubs
Sheridan Students at the Enactus Nationals Event.
A new chapter for SSU Clubs began with the addition of new members to the team! We're thrilled to welcome back returning coordinators Miranda and Madushen, and introduce our newest team member, Océanna. The energy and collaboration are already in full swing and we’re so excited to see what the year ahead holds for our student clubs.
The Clubs community hosted 15 events this month, including two standout highlights:
Enactus Nationals: Students took the national stage to showcase their entrepreneurial and community-driven initiatives in a multi-day, high-impact competition judged by top business leaders.
Pride Club Flag Raising: On May 29, the Sheridan Pride Club proudly raised the flag and gave speeches at Sheridan’s annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony – an inspiring and powerful way to close the month!
We also welcomed four new clubs into the SSU community:
Server Administration Society (TRC) – A hands-on space for students to explore server configuration, security, and exploitation in real-world environments.
Davis Muslim Student Association (DAV) – A space to foster faith, education, and service through inclusive events and community engagement.
The Nolans of Sheridan (DAV) – A creative hub for student storytellers in writing, photography, podcasting, and content creation.
Women in Business and Beauty (HMC) – A student-led space for aspiring professionals to explore marketing, entrepreneurship, and empowerment in the beauty and business industries.
🗣️ Staff Shoutout! Big cheers to Miranda for supporting clubs in organizing large-scale, year-end events. She’s been juggling it all like a pro!
That’s a Wrap for May!
We want to thank our SSU community for showing up, joining a club, attending our events, or just spending time in our spaces; you make every month feel very special. Our team is already working hard behind the scenes to bring you even more amazing events, new menu items, and exciting clubs in the months ahead.
Here’s to a fun, restorative summer – stay tuned! ☀️
May brought fresh energy to the SSU! From welcoming our new Student Executive Team Director, Samiya Khan, to expanding our Student Savings program with perks like The Drake Hotel, and co-hosting the Sheridan Pride Flag Raising. Check out all the updates we’ve got for you!