This is an exciting, scary, sad, and hopeful time of year for students who are graduating. Many tell us how much it’s meant to them to have the safe space ...
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By Vivian Li, student leader
When in-person school reopened in 2021, I was still two years away from graduation. Although at the time I had already been at McMaster ...
When it rained on our end-of-term bonfire event, we moved inside and…
New Beginnings Bonfire in May
Story in pictures continued…
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 ...
- 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!