It’s time for the annual SMU United Way campaign!
Faculty and staff are invited to check the schedule of events (listed below) for what’s happening on campus from February 10-14. With plenty of options to choose from, and many activities taking place over the lunch hour, it’s an easy way to take a break, connect with colleagues and support a great cause.
First up is Pizza with the President on Monday in Loyola 290. Stop in for a slice, try your luck on the Wheel of Prizes, and enjoy special entertainment and speakers.
Book lovers and board game enthusiasts rejoice! The popular Books & Games Sale is back on Tuesday, February 15, and Wednesday, February 16. Look for our tables at Loyola Colonnade to browse our selection and get your copy of the latest SMU colouring book.
Additional events include Skating & Hot Chocolate at Dauphinee Centre, mini-massage therapy sessions, the return of Trivia at the Gorsebrook, and a screening of The Last Repair Shop, the Oscar-winning documentary with a SMU connection. This year the campaign wraps up on a creative note with a drop-in Art Studio where community members can tap into their artistic side over tea!
Other ways to give
Events not your thing? There are still other
opportunities to support the SMU United Way campaign.
You can pick up some copies of the new Saint
Mary’s Colouring Book in Facilities Management (McNally South—MS011), for just $5 each, or buy a
ticket to win a fantastic Valentine's-themed gift package, including a $100 gift certificate for LeRouge Restaurant, a one-night stay at the Halifax Tower Hotel, plus chocolates and goodies!
As always, SMU community members can give to the United Way via payroll deduction (deadline of March 20 to enrol) or one-time donation on-line at SMU.ca/unitedway2025.
All proceeds raised go to the United Way Halifax Community Fund, and every dollar raised stays in the community.
Every donation counts and helps to improve people’s lives in our community. Thank you for your support.
Schedule of events
Pizza & Prizes!
Monday, February 10
Noon-1 p.m. | Loyola 290
Pizza for lunch! | Spin the Wheel of Prizes!
Join us for the United Way Kickoff Event. Enjoy some pizza, try your luck on the Wheel of Prizes, and check out some of the great items at our Silent Auction!
Donations to United Way appreciated.
Books & Games Sale
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 11 & 12
10-3 p.m. | Loyola Colonnade
Hard cover books, games & puzzles: $2
Soft cover: $1; SMU Campus Colouring Books: $5
Skating & Hot Chocolate
Tuesday, February 12
Noon-1 pm | Dauphinee Arena
Bring your own skates, helmets provided. | $5 at the door
Lunch at the movies!
Screening of The Last Repair Shop
Wednesday, February 12
Noon | Loyola 275 | Run time: 40 mins.
$5 donations at the door
In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of LA, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain over 80,000 student musical instruments. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives are dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren. Directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers.
Massage Therapy Sessions
Wednesday, February 12
Noon-4 pm | Patrick Power Library
By Massage Therapy Program, Eastern College
Minimum donation: $5/30 minutes
Team Trivia Contest at the Gorsebrook
Thursday, February 13
11:30-1:00 pm | Gorsebrook Lounge
$30 for groups of up to four people | Register at the door
Art Studio Drop-In
Friday, February 14
11 am-2 p.m. | Secunda Boardroom (SB401)
An afternoon of art, creative fun, and mindfulness!
Art supplies and tea provided. | Minimum donation of $5.