About TMU Student Centre

In 1976, The Palin Foundation was incorporated with a mission to create a space for students that was fully student governed. Fast forward to 2007 and that was realized in the building of the new Student Campus Centre adjoining the historic Oakham House at the corner of Gould and Church Streets in downtown Toronto. 

The Palin Foundation administers the Student Campus Centre along with Oakham House. The SCC is home to student unions, affiliated campus groups, The Eyeopener newspaper, Met Radio and the Good Food Centre. Inside Oakham House you’ll find the Office of the Ombudsperson, Oakham Café, The Met Campus Pub and a host of rentable venue spaces. 

Our Mission 
The Palin Foundation provides stable student employment, affordable and healthy food, a platform for advocacy, flexible space for student needs and a connection to community. 

Our Vision 
A thriving, inclusive and independent student-led space. 

Our Values

• Respect for all members of the Foundation’s community
• Integrity in service delivery, external partnerships and operations
• Accessibility by reducing barriers so everyone benefits from shared space
• Equity addressing all forms of oppression
• Innovation in adapting to the needs of new student generations

“FACES” of the Foundation 

We operate with a mandate to provide: 
Affordable and healthy food, a platform for advocacy, connection to a broader community, stable student employment, and flexible space that fits your needs.