Ontario Tech Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

09/05/2026

Welcome first year students to the Ridgeback family!

Ww also need to thank the faculty, staff and upper year students who planned and participated to help welcome our newest ridgebacks!

The day is not over! There is more fun to be had! Tell us your favourite moment.

09/05/2026

08/19/2026

August 26 is Dog Day! Don't forget to DMs photos of your dog and their name to have them featured!

08/14/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Nataliya Juddi ✨

Nataliya graduated from FSSH in 2024 with a degree in General Psychology. Through her practicum with the CityStudio program at Durham Region Municipality, she gained hands-on experience, explored a career path she hadn’t considered before, and built connections that helped open doors after graduation.

Her practicum manager later served as a reference, helping Nataliya land her dream job.

08/13/2026

We’re celebrating two FSSH students who presented their summer research at the Undergraduate Student Research Award Showcase.

Tracey MacKenzie, a Political Science graduate, worked with Professor Alyson King and Daniella Simo on *Cultural and Sociodemographics of Academic Integrity: Exploring the Data*. Their video received the showcase’s Most Engagement Award after reaching more than 300 views. Tracey will begin graduate studies at York this September.

Arkyn Kornell, a Communications and Digital Media Studies graduate, worked with Professor Janette Hughes on *Ontario Tech: Women in the AI Machine*, a podcast project. Arkyn is also heading to graduate school in Europe.

Congratulations to Tracey and Arkyn on their research and everything that comes next. Swipe through to learn more about their projects.

08/06/2026

Course planning can come with a lot of questions. FSSH academic advisors can help you plan and register for courses, explore minors, specializations and experiential learning opportunities, and understand how each option fits into your degree.

You can connect with an advisor in person, online or during September Orientation!

07/27/2026

FSSH graduate students are taking their research beyond the classroom.

Through conference presentations in Canada and abroad, they’re sharing their work, building connections, and contributing to important conversations in their fields. We’re proud to celebrate their research and the impact they continue to make. 👏

Make sure to check out the graduate programs we offer in our bio!

07/02/2026

Three things to know as you start your time at Ontario Tech:
Find a study space that works for you, get familiar with campus spots like Isabella’s, and make the most of opportunities to connect with your professors during office hours.

Building a routine early can make a real difference. Get involved, meet people in your seminars, and make use of the support and community around you.

We look forward to welcoming students during Orientation from September 5–7.

06/21/2026

In recognition of June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we would like to share some photos from our FSSH and Staff Retreat held on June 16 at Windfields Farm. We were treated to lunch which included a wild rice and berry salad and strawberry water in honour of June, or Strawberry Moon in many Indigenous cultures. Known as the "heart berry", strawberries are an important food, medicine, and symbol. We also learned about sweetgrass and its medicinal and spiritual importance in Indigenous cultures. Windfields Farm grows its own sweetgrass!

Thank you to Ryan Stevenson and the staff at Indigenous Education and Cultural Services for sharing your knowledge with our staff. It truly was a great time of reflection and bonding.

We were all given a complimentary candle, made from wax that was harvested from the bees at Windfields Farm!