Oakham Foundation & the TMU Student Community Centre
In 1976, the Palin Foundation was incorporated as a charity with a mission to create a space for TMU students that was fully student governed. Fast forward to the early 2000s and that dream was realized in the building of the new Student Centre (SCC) adjoining the historic Oakham House at the corner of Gould and Church Streets in downtown Toronto. In 2026 to celebrate 50 years of the Foundation, the Palin Foundation became the Oakham Foundation. This change clarifies our existence and situates the Foundation in the physical space it occupies–Oakham House.
Oakham Foundation runs the SCC 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.
What's Available?
Oakham Cafe (external link)
Oakham Café, tucked between historic Oakham House and the SCC, is your go‑to campus spot for delicious, fairly priced food and coffee. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a meal, Oakham Café makes it easy to stay energized between classes. Our menu includes halal, vegetarian, and vegan options, keeping things accessible for everyone. Affordable, diverse, and always close by.
Location: 55 Gould St
The Met Campus Pub (external link)
The Met is your on‑campus hangout at TMU, offering affordable food, drinks, games, and student‑focused events in one lively space. It’s the go‑to spot for students to relax, recharge, and connect with friends between classes. Our menu includes halal, vegetarian, and vegan options, making it easy for everyone to find something they love. The Met is available to book for all TMU students! .
Location: 63 Gould St (Entrance off of Church St.)
Good Food Centre (GFC) (external link)
If you are facing food insecurity, you can register as a member with the Good Food Centre and earn “points” to spend on food and supplies. There are drop in hours during the summer for everyone. Harvests from TMSU’s rooftop garden are also used to supply the Good Food Centre. The GFC is open all year round and is also available for public access in the summer.
Instagram: @gfc.tmsu
Equity Service Centres (external link)
The Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union (TMSU) Equity Service Centres provide drop-in spaces for students, community-building events, and help create safer campus spaces through advocacy. Groups include BIPOC Students' Collective, Student Access Collective, The Queer Space, Trans Collective, SHIFT, and Centre for Women and Trans People (CWTP).
Student Jobs (external link)
Visit the TMU Student Centre (TMU-SC) website to explore various student job openings available at the TMU-SC / Palin Foundation. Applicants must be current TMU students.
Email: jobs@tmusc.ca
Student Unions
The TMU-SC is where you can find all of the Student Unions on campus including: