2021-2022 Events

2022-2023 HBSU Exec Elections
Elections for the Human Biology Students’ Union 2022/23 are now open! Candidates who are interested in running are required to fill out the form below BY APRIL 6TH @ 11:59PM EST. Only students pursuing an HMB Specialist or Major will be eligible to run.
Please note that voting will be held ONLINE from April 7th @ 12:01AM - April 8th @ 11:59PM. Only first-year Life Sciences students, HMB students, and students enrolled in at least one HMB course this semester will be eligible to vote.

Night in Hollywood Formal
The Human Biology Students' Union is excited to announce that our annual formal is BACK!! This year, our theme is "NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD"!
Come out with your friends to the BIGGEST LIFE-SCI FORMAL of the year to enjoy tons of food, drinks, desserts, and music. Admission comes with drink tickets, food and desserts, non-alcoholic drinks, and coat check. Tickets are $20 per person and they are first come first served, so BUY YOURS NOW! The ticket sale ends Mar 25th at 11:59pm ET.
THEME: Night in Hollywood
DATE: Friday, April 1st, 2022, 7-11pm
TICKETS **waitlist** (linked in bio): https://forms.gle/QnZKP9zSJLaK23UT6

Ontario Medical School Symposium
Interested in pursuing a career in medicine? Do you want to hear about admission requirements from UofT and McMaster MD representatives & admission officers themselves?
The Human Biology Students' Union is hosting our annual Ontario Medical School Symposium (OMSS) via Zoom! MD Admissions Officers from various schools will be present to share information on the application process, taking the MCAT, admission requirements, and everything else you need to know!
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DATE: Friday, Mar 25th, 6-8 pm ET
LOCATION: Virtually over Zoom, the link will be sent to registrants closer to date.

HMB and Beyond
Wondering where your Human Biology degree can take you? Join us on February 17th, 2022 from 5 to 7 pm on Zoom for HMB and Beyond! An event showcasing HMB Alumni who will speak on their experiences transitioning from graduation to research, graduate/professional school, the workforce, and more!
The speakers will be giving a short presentation of their journey following graduation and their own career development. There will be opportunities to network and ask questions!

Road to Research
Are you looking for research opportunities at UofT but don't know where to start? Wondering how to write "cold" emails?
Then come join HBSU on January 28, 2022, from 5-7 PM ET for our Road to Research Event!
We will talk about the multiple research opportunities offered at UofT, tips on landing a research position, and hear from current students about their research experience!

International Medical School Symposium (IMSS)
Thinking about medical school? HBSU is hosting our annual INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM
DATE: Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, 6-8pm ET
LOCATION: Virtual (Zoom*)
Join us at IMSS to hear presentations from St. George’s University, OzTREKK, Avalon School of Medicine, Windsor University, All Saints University, American University of Integrative Sciences, and more about their programs. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about going abroad and coming back for residency!

10th Annual Recruitment Fair in Graduate Studies
Interested in pursuing a graduate degree with the Faculty of Medicine at U of T? The Graduate and Life Sciences Education (GLSE) and the Human Biology Students’ Union (HBSU) are hosting the 10th Annual Recruitment Fair in Graduate Studies on November 2nd and 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM!
Join us during drop-in sessions via Zoom to meet representatives from departments including Physiology, Immunology, Molecular Genetics, Medical Biophysics, Biochemistry and many more!
All undergraduate students are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Halloween Movie Night
Are you looking for a way to relax after completing a tough midterm? Come join members of the HBSU for their October Social! On October 29, 2021, at 5 PM!
The HBSU will be holding a Halloween-themed movie night. Bring your popcorn and snacks, we can't wait to see you there!

2021-2022 HBSU Year Rep Elections
Hey everyone! Human Biology Student Union's Annual Fall elections is now OPEN! If you would like to represent your grade in the HMB department, apply NOW to be a Year Representative!