OPIRG’s (Ontario Public Interest Research Group) Carleton chapter is hosting their annual alternative frosh event Sept. 14-23.
The “Radical Frosh,” or RadFrosh, aims to give individuals the opportunity to attend events specifically for those interested in social justice, according to OPIRG-Carleton staff member Angela Mooney.
The events are being held throughout various places on campus and the city of Ottawa. They are open to anyone and all events are free of charge.
Student Experience Officer manager Jeremy Brzozowski said first-year students who participated in Carleton’s general frosh program were made aware of OPIRG’s RadFrosh.
“All students who participated in the general frosh program were provided literature about RadFrosh in their orientation kits,” Brzozowski said. “There are several workshops, activities and educational sessions that add diversity to the programs already offered [at Carleton].”
Mooney said events offered during the upcoming week feature a hip-hop concert, visiting some of the historical protest grounds in the Capital City, and an Indigenous walking tour of downtown that highlighted the Indigenous histories of downtown landmarks.
She added that OPIRG’s focus is to not only create a secure and increasingly diverse environment for those attending Carleton, but to also ensure that their hard work and dedication is applied elsewhere on a global and international scale.
“The distinguishing feature of radical frosh is its emphasis on social justice. Generally the events provide people a way to learn about social justice and make the links and connections to continue social justice work throughout their studies,” Mooney said.
“The end of RadFrosh signifies the beginning, or continuation, of students involvement in thriving, healthy communities working toward equality and justice,” she said.
