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Aug 30, 2022
My Efforts Feel Valued
by Abhiraj Minhas, student leader Having volunteered with the Reading Rocks program for over a year, I have been able to provide students who identi-fy as having a learning disability ...
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Aug 30, 2022
I Am Grateful
by Shunmathi Shanmugam, student leader Above photo: Shunmathi (middle), enjoying a moment of spontaneous laughter while doing chores together at a weekend spiritual retreat. As a student, Shunmathi has been ...
Jun 04, 2022
Newsletter: June 2022
During these challenging times, Student Open Circles is supporting resilience in students and in the Hamilton community, continually adapting to changing needs with new programs starting up this spring. Resilience ...
Jun 04, 2022
Growth and Resilience to Serve
by Yashasvi Yadav, student leader I got involved in Student Open Circles in the fall term after the pandemic started. In the midst of persistent lockdowns, global grief surrounding COVID-19 ...
Jun 04, 2022
Photo Gallery: recent Open Circle events
Recent Open Circle stress-reduction event included a guided nature hike, mindful walking, creative movement, and other reflection practices to help students navigate a demanding school term.
Jun 04, 2022
Addressing the Pandemic's widening Gap
by Paul Jung, student leader Children and youth from low-income communities have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to an increasing reliance on the internet for learning and ...
Jun 04, 2022
Connecting through Service
by Matthew Markou, student leader Near the beginning of the pandemic, I worked at a retirement community and saw firsthand how isolated many seniors felt from not being able to ...
Mar 10, 2022
Newsletter: March 2022
Student Open Circles is committed to the well-being of young people. As Amanda describes, we help students to discover, care for, and grow into wholeness of soul, self, spirit, and ...
Mar 09, 2022
Promoting Positive Mental Health
by Amanda Backal, student leader Student Open Circles has had a profoundly positive impact on my life and my university experience. It's extremely clear how devoted the instructors are to ...
Mar 09, 2022
Volunteering and Reflecting Made Me a Better Doctor
by Sylvia Botchway, Student Open Circles alumni and Board member I joined Student Open Circles in 2011 mainly for volunteer experience, not knowing how much it was going to change ...