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October General Meeting
The October meeting is finally here!
Friday October 24th, 4PM - 9PM
OISE Room 4410 - watch anime in here! (TBA)
OISE Room 4422 - socializing!
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/763076433753757/
Due to critical feedback from last meeting's attendees, we have decided to include the option of either socializing or watching anime this meeting, this gives you the option of moving between rooms at your leisure!
Cosplay/ Halloween costumes are welcome!
(Please note: the way the last meeting was run, will not be the general procedure for how future meetings will be run. Due to constraints by the university and their booking policies, we only had so much room to hold the audience and to do other activities, we apologize if the first meeting discouraged anyone from attending our future general meetings)
List of October Events! [15th-31st]
Hey everybody! Here's the list of upcoming October events. Good luck with mid terms!
October 15th (Wednesday)
October 24th (Friday)
October 31th (Friday)
Spooktography! A Halloween Photoshoot[facebook link]
Hosted by Meghan (Guest hosted by Rae and Xavier)
5PM - 7PM Afternoon Photoshoot. Meet at Sidney Smith 5PM sharp!
Location is between Sir Daniel Wilson Residence and University College. The court yard in UC along with the big open quad between the two areas.
For not-so-scary costumes who prefer daytime shots while the sun is still up!
It's across Sidney Smith, just north west of King's College Circle
7PM - 9PM Night Shoot. Meet at Museum Station, 7PM sharp!
Location is at Trinity College.
Get spooky. Or not.
Note: There is a chance of rain for the entire day. We advise you bring your own umbrella, poncho, or anything in case the worst happens!
If you are lost, please have Xavier's phone number on you: 416 831-0967. If you miss the meeting time, just find a bunch of strange looking people in the listed locations. Have fun!
UTAMA Orientation: Art Studio & Light Music Club [Oct 3]
UTAMA Art Studio
The Art Studio is a sub-group for all the artists, soon-to-be-artists, and just those who love drawing and being visually creative in UTAMA. It's a group run by our art director, Lynn.The first art studio meet is on Friday October 3rd.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223731347793884/
Art Studio Orientation Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/733581730029142/
Location: Sydney Smith (100 St. George) in room #2129
Time: 4PM - 6PM
Description:
Hello! This will be the first meeting of this year, I hope you'll be able to attend.
For the first meet it'll generally be introductory and involve activities where you get to know each other and the group in general.
Please at least bring a pen/pencil with you, and maybe paper but I'll have some if you don't! Event is free to both UTAMA members and non-members but food will not be provided for this meet.
Description:
Hello! This will be the first meeting of this year, I hope you'll be able to attend.
For the first meet it'll generally be introductory and involve activities where you get to know each other and the group in general.
Please at least bring a pen/pencil with you, and maybe paper but I'll have some if you don't! Event is free to both UTAMA members and non-members but food will not be provided for this meet.
Please fill out our survey if you have the time so we can get to know you before you show up! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JHP5J9K
UTAMA Light Music Club
The Light Music Club (LMC) is a sub-group for UTAMA musicians of various skills who want to come together and jam to music from/related to anime, video games, vocaloid, and J-Pop. The LMC is run by our Music Director, Kevin (a.k.a. the guy with the horse head).
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413062598924642/
LMC Orientation Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1486245494961142/
Location: OISE C154
Time: 7PM - 11PM
Description:
Hello everybody,To those of you who have not done the survey yet, please do so, link is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P9HWYQZ
Secondly (and this is important so you better listen up), we will be having an orientation meeting on October 3rd at 7:00 at OISE C154 (meeting will end whenever we finish, but we can chill and stuff too).
Now, not all of you can probably make that time, so I will post the meeting notes in the Facebook group after it happens. Basically, although I now know what most of you play and your tastes in anime/manga/etc., this is a great opportunity for you to do so and meet like-minded people and to discuss some ideas on what we wanna play (especially those of you who want to be idols), but also for us to as a group establish some ground rules, divide into groups and some admin stuff.
We SHOULD ideally start auditions the week after our orientation meeting because MCI should be running and hopefully we will have practice space. I predict that we will start our rehearsals in maybe mid to late October if things go smoothly.
Anyways, let's keep our fingers crossed, and I hope to see most of you there.
Cheers!
Kevin H
Upcoming September Events! Panels, Events, and Workshops!
Hey UTAMA!
Thank you all for coming to our big General Meeting this September! A lot more people showed up than we anticipated, and I hope you all had a good time.
If you couldn't show up, or if it wasn't what you expected, well no fear! UTAMA has plenty of other events this month for you. Hopefully one of them is fit for you. Some with more socializing, some for more niche types of events for you to meet new people and have a good time!
Monday September 22, 2014
Discussion Panel #1: Sports Anime
Sydney Smith Hall, Room 2114 @ 6pmFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/749797931744997/
Description: Whether you like old school or new school sports anime, all are welcome to hop in and join UTAMA for a panel of discussing what makes sports anime so special and full of spirit. Both geeing out and serious discussions are encouraged! Light snacks will be served.
Hosted by Mendy and Ira.
Saturday September 27th, 2014
Otaku Orientation + Dinner
Location: Meet at the clubroom! 21 Sussex Drive, Room 532 @ 11 AMFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/645548882231689
Description:
Meet at the UTAMA Office on Sussex (5th floor) at 11 a.m. We'll head around some local places that cater to our hobbies, then we'll grab some lunch at 1 p.m. (Ajisen). Feel free to drop by Ajisen for the lunch part if that's what does it for ya.
Hosted by Stephen.
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
UTAMA Discussion Panel #2 - Subs and Dubs
Location: Sydney Smith Hall (100 St. George Street), Room #1080Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/149957338507945/
Description:
An in-depth discussion of
- the pros and cons of BOTH subtitled and dubbed anime (with examples)
- evolution of dubbed/ subtitled anime
Please note as this has been a heavily debated/ heated topic amongst the anime community for quite some time, I ask that you come with an open mind and respectable attitude towards different opinions, no mindless bashing will be tolerated.
Hosted by Meghan
Friday, October 3rd, 2014
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/1485651778350084
Description: UTAMA's first Cosplay Workshop is here! We'll be going through all the basics of cosplay (choosing an outfit, creating a budget, making a guid ego simplify the project) and socialize with fellow UTAMA cosplayers! It's a meet and greet, an introductory workshop, and it'll be a great time!
In order for this to be more interactive, please bring:
Notebook (for sketching)
Reference images (the more the better!)
Hosted by Meghan.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/1694784574079956/
Description:
I know this is an anime and manga club, but we also have a pretty big player base, if you know what I mean. So, let's hit up the board games and video games. We'll head out to Castle and A&C World (South of Spadina and College). Stay as long or as short as you like.
5$ Covers admission to A&C World (2$ for controller rentals)
2.5$/hour for Castle
NOTE: I know this conflicts with our K-ON, Art and cosplay subdivisions. For those conflicted, go to the other orientations, there'll be tons of other opportunities.
Hosted by Meghan
Friday, October 3rd, 2014
Cosplay Workshop #1: Getting Started!
Location: Sydney Smith Room 1080 @ 6pmFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/1485651778350084
Description: UTAMA's first Cosplay Workshop is here! We'll be going through all the basics of cosplay (choosing an outfit, creating a budget, making a guid ego simplify the project) and socialize with fellow UTAMA cosplayers! It's a meet and greet, an introductory workshop, and it'll be a great time!
In order for this to be more interactive, please bring:
Notebook (for sketching)
Reference images (the more the better!)
Hosted by Meghan.
Gameplay Game Day @ Castle and A&C World
Location: A&C World ( 452 Spadina Avenue )Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/1694784574079956/
Description:
I know this is an anime and manga club, but we also have a pretty big player base, if you know what I mean. So, let's hit up the board games and video games. We'll head out to Castle and A&C World (South of Spadina and College). Stay as long or as short as you like.
5$ Covers admission to A&C World (2$ for controller rentals)
2.5$/hour for Castle
NOTE: I know this conflicts with our K-ON, Art and cosplay subdivisions. For those conflicted, go to the other orientations, there'll be tons of other opportunities.
Fall Semester Office Hours Released!
Hey everyone!
Our office hours for the 2014-2015 Fall semester has been released!
Come visit us and chat, buy memberships, or just hang out.
We're located at 21 Sussex Drive
Visit the Office Hours page for more info about what this is.
Visit the Execs page for more info about who these people are!