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Weekly News - March 5
Mar 5/12
For the week beginning March 5th, 2012
From Aboriginal Student Centre
Aboriginal Awareness Events
Traditional Tuesday
Tuesday, March 6th between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the RAC-W lounge.
On that day Six Nations Social Singers will come into host a community social that everyone is welcome to watch, learn or participate in and is a celebration of Haudenosaunee Social Dances and Songs. We hope to host a smoke dance competition as well.
Wednesday's Artist Showcase
Wednesday, March 7th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in
the RAC-W lounge
We will be hosting a showcase of local aboriginal musicians and contemporary artwork. The music will be a mix of Country, R&B, Blues, Hip Hop and Spoken Word performances. All local aboriginal artists are invited to showcase both original and cover music or display their work at the booths which will be set up in the same space. The entire community is invited to come and listen and experience the sounds and styles of our contemporary artists and artisans.
Variety of performers throughout the day, the opportunity is there to "meet" the artists
Therapeutic Thursday
Thursday, March 8th between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in
the Aboriginal Student Centre (111 Darling Street)
There will be Healers and energy workers on site who will offer their services free of charge to the public. People can make an appointment for Reiki, Reflexology or Life Readings. To schedule a FREE appointment the public is asked to contact Audrey Anger via email at aanger@wlu.ca or they can send a text to Audrey at 519-770-6840 or Bonnie at 519-717-3411. First come, first served.
There will also be an opportunity to buy natural medicines and teas for any number of everyday maladies and to speak with knowledgeable elders and people who work with gathering and growing your own food and medicines.
At all three events there will be FREE fantastic food and refreshments throughout the day!
For more information, contact Bonnie Whitlow bwhitlow@wlu.ca or ext. 5884
From Academic Advising
Mature Student Event
https://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=2016&nws_id=9098&pv=1
Please come to our Mature Student Event organized by Academic Advising. LORIS
tips, time management advice and more will be available.
From WLUSU
Food Bank presents the Wrap
Giveaway!
Laurier Brantford Student Food Bank presents WRAP GIVEAWAY! This
Thursday March 8th starting at 11am while quantities last, come to the SC
Basement for a FREE Chicken Caesar Wrap! Donations welcome but not required!
For more information
please contact foodbank@lbsu.ca
Legal Resources Law School Tour
Legal Resources will be hosting a FREE tour to the University of Toronto &
York University's Osgoode Hall Law Schools on March 12, 2012. The day will
start at 8:00am and go until 4:00pm. Please go to the Peer Connect desk in the
Student Centre to sign up!
For more information please contact legalresources@lbsu.ca
Legal Resources Trivia!
The Legal Resources is having a Prize Giveaway! A prize will be given to the
first person who answers the question "What
is the number of judges currently in sitting on the supreme court of
Canada?" Once you know the answer email legalresources@lbsu.ca
Legal Resources LSAT Seminar
The Legal Resources will be hosting a LSAT Seminar on March 19th in RCW324. If you have questions about LSAT or would like to learn some new study tips, please join us during one of the seminar times 1-2 or 2-3 or 3-4.
For more information please contact legalresources@lbsu.ca
Hawk Team presents Tony Lee
the X-rated hypnotist!
The famous Tony Lee x-rated hypnotist is coming to Laurier on March 13th!!
Tickets are $5 and will be available from the Peer Connect desk starting March
5th.
Check out the Hawk Team Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hawk-Team/120323562218 for more details!
WLUSU is hiring!
WLUSU is now hiring volunteers for the 2012/2013 school year! Coordinator,
Executive and General Volunteer applications are now open at www.wlusuhr.com - this
includes Orientation Week! If you are interested in applying for a coordinator
position, we encourage you to come to the Coordinator Info Session on March 5th at 10PM in the Student Centre
Board Room.
For more information please see the news update at http://www.lbsu.ca/news/wlusuNews.htm or
contact hiring@lbsu.ca
Knitting and Craft Club Movie
Night
The Knitting and Craft club is hosting a movie night! Come out to CB100 on
March 7th at 10PM to see the playing of Coraline. Everyone is welcome to come
enjoy the movie and learn to knit!
For more information please contact tabo6000@mylaurier.ca
From the Leadership Department
Message to OL480* Students
2012-2013
If you are planning to take OL480*
(Project Management Practicum) in the 2012-2013 academic year, please email
Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan (rmcgowan@wlu.ca) by Wednesday, March 14. Dr. McGowan has
additional information about the practicum course as well as forms for you to
complete so that the process of identifying and securing placement sites can be
started as soon as possible.
Thank-you.
Rosemary A. McGowan, PhD
Associate Professor, Leadership
Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford Campus
Canadian Representative to the Board of Directors of the North American Case
Research Association
Contact Information:
Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford Campus
73 George Street, SC Johnson Building, Room 310
Brantford, Ontario N3T 2Y3
Ph: 519.756.8228 x5706
Fax: 519.885.4629
e-mail: rmcgowan@wlu.ca
website: http://www.wlu.ca/homepage.php?grp_id=839&ct_id=706&f_id=1728
From Athletics and Recreation
First Aid, CPR 'C', AED
Certification
This certification is through ECIS and is recognized by the WSIB. No pre-requisite
is required and a manual will be provided. Full certification requires
attendance both days and recertification requires full attendance on Saturday.
Dates & Times: March 9th 5pm - 10pm
March 10th 9am - 4pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Room ( lower level) Student Centre
Contact Kristin Hogg at khogg@wlu.ca for more information
March Health Mania
Visit Wilkes House Recreation Centre during the month of March for healthy tips
of the week, new ideas on working out and on selected days, a healthy snack!
Hiring - 2 Senior Coordinator Positions still available
Hiring continues as we search for the best students to fill two of our senior
positions - Special Events & Sport Club Coordinator AND Promotions &
Communication Coordinator. If you are eager and interested, be sure to check
the posting online as of Tuesday. Both positions are very rewarding and key to
the success of the department. Deadline to apply is set for March 16, 2012.
Greg Stewart
Manager, Athletics & Recreation
gstewart@wlu.ca
519.756.8228 x5806
https://www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/athletics-recreation/Jobs.htm
From the Learning Services Centre
March Events and
Services
We are now hiring!
We are currently accepting applications for a number of student staff
positions. We are looking for students who will be in second year or higher in
September who are interested in helping their peers be academically successful.
We provide paid training for our writing & study skills and math &
statistics peer mentors.
Please visit our website to view job postings and application information:
https://www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/academic-support/learningservices/employment.htm
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jenna Olender at jolender@wlu.ca.
Appointment Booking and Cancellations
Remember, appointments can be booked and cancelled online at http://appointments.mylaurier.ca/
Click on Learning Services to see our available appointments. We are at the
point in term where appointment availability is very limited. Please check the
on-line booking system regularly if you are looking for an appointment; as soon
as a student cancels a booking, that time slot immediately becomes available to
others to book. Cancellations require 24 hours minimum notice.
For same day last-minute availabilities, all cancellations are communicated via
our Facebook and Twitter pages:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurier-Brantford-Learning-Services-Centre/143525122360899
www.twitter.com/lbwritelearn
Drop In Hours
Don’t forget that we offer drop-in hours on Mondays from 3 to 5 pm for all
students. No appointment is necessary. Students are helped on a first come,
first served basis.
We also offer English Language Learner drop-in hours on Thursdays from 3:30 to
5:30 pm.
Enhance Your Writing Style Workshop Series
This three part workshop series will run on Wednesdays at 4 pm in Market Place
beginning March 14. It builds upon the writing skills covered in Writing Well,
and follows a similar format. Students are encouraged to bring the assignments
they are working on to the workshops for feedback. Registration is recommended
-- spaces are limited! Email lblearningservices@wlu.ca
to register.
Student Success and Well-being Workshop
The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Preparing for Exams.
This workshop will provide students with strategies for studying effectively
for both objective and essay style exams. Join us in Market Place on March 28
from 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
Learning Services
Centre
Market Place, 45 Market St
519-756-8228 ext. 5736
lblearningservices@wlu.ca
www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/learning
From Accessible Learning
A Week of Workshops
AL would like to invite you all to attend "A Week of Workshops"
presented by our AL Peer Mentors
Monday, March 5: 2:30-4:30 SC Boardroom,
first floor
Demystifying Inquiry Based Learning & Seminars
Tuesday, March 6 10-12 SC Boardroom,
first floor
Exploring MACbook (special features)
Wednesday, March 7 12 – 1:30 SC Boardroom, first floor
Con-Ed through the Years (how to get the most from your experiences)
and...
2:30-4 Market Place 115
Advanced Note Taking (includes using computer programs for effective note
taking and participant sharing)
Thursday, March 8 11:30-1:30 SC Boardroom,
first floor
Criminology FYI (questions welcomed)
Thursday, March 8 2:30-4 SC Boardroom
Exploring Inspiration Software for writing (using this software for
brainstorming, organizing, and writing)
Drop Ins welcome. For more information, email: aevans@wlu.ca
Volunteer Peer Mentor Program
Accessible Learning is now accepting applications for September
to be a volunteer peer mentor.
Purpose of the program: to provide an upper year student as a point of contact
and a means of support for (primarily) first year students registered with
Accessible Learning in order to help ease their transition into university and/or
Accessible Learning.
Time Commitment: Minimum one year, approximately 8-10 hours per month
Applications are being accepted until March
16, 2012. Interviews to take place towards the end of March. For more
information: http://brantford.mylaurier.ca/accessible/jobs/volunteer/peermentor.htm
To download an application: http://brantford.mylaurier.ca/accessible/info/peermentor.htm
Thank you to all those who apply. Those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
Angel Evans aevans@wlu.ca
Educational Supports Administrator
From Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Waterloo Region
Bowling
without the Smelly Shoes!
You’re invited to a Wii Bowling Fundraiser!
Date: Thursday March 8
Time: Time slots from 3:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Location: The Communitech Hub in
downtown Kitchener
Teams: 4-6 players
Bowl on
one of three large projector screens, plus, get a tour and try out the cool 3-D
digital hive!
For more information, please contact:
Sandra Muir at samuir@wlu.ca
From the Career Centre
Upcoming Events
Take control of your career path - Earn your Career Development Certificate!
Taking the time to understand yourself, your career options, and
prepare yourself for the job search is essential for making wise academic and
informed career choices and plans. The Career Development Centre offers
workshops to give you skills and knowledge to help your career path progress.
By attending five workshops (Career Planning, Résumé Writing, Cover Letter
Writing, Job Search and Networking Strategies, and Interview Success) at any
point during your Laurier studies, you can earn a Career Development
Certificate which you can add to your co-curricular record and your resume.
Simply pick up your Career Development Certificate ticket at the first workshop
you attend and get it signed by the workshop facilitator at the end of each
workshop. Bring in your completed ticket to the Centre to receive your
certificate! Visit http://brantford.mylaurier.ca/career/career-events.htm for
workshop dates and times.
Career Planning Workshop
Friday, March 9th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, SC Johnson, room 214
Not sure what you want to do after graduation? Plan to attend this workshop!
Find out about your career options and learn how to make career choices that
best suit your values, personality, interests and goals. ** THIS WORKSHOP IS
PART OF OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE SERIES **
Resume Workshop
Friday, March 9th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, SC Johnson, room 214
If you're still using the same resume you developed in high school, it's time
to create a new one! Employers want to see a professional, targeted resume that
demonstrates that a candidate is a good match for the position. Come to this
workshop and develop a resume that gets noticed! Learn how to target your
resume and present your skills effectively. We'll offer tips on resume styles;
formatting and layout; and how to select appropriate content. ** THIS WORKSHOP
IS PART OF OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE SERIES **
Cover Letter Workshop
Friday, March 9th 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, SC Johnson, room 214
Not sure how to write a cover letter? Attend this workshop! Your will learn the
basics of writing a cover letter and ways to make your application stand out.
Bring a draft copy of your cover letter and we can assist you in
developing/revising your document during this session. ** THIS WORKSHOP IS PART
OF OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE SERIES **
Job Search Workshop
Friday, March 9th 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, SC Johnson, room 214
Most job openings are filled before they are advertised. How can you gain a
competitive edge in your job search and get the job you really want? If you're
looking for a full time job after graduation, plan to attend this workshop.
Learn how to speed up your job search and reduce competition by tapping into
the hidden job market using a variety of proven job search techniques. ** THIS
WORKSHOP IS PART OF OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE SERIES **
Interview Workshop
Friday, March 9th 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, SC Johnson, room 214
What do employers really looking for from candidates? Join us as we discuss how
to prepare for a successful job interview. We'll show you how to: make a
positive first impression; present your best qualifications; formulate answers
to common interview questions; and offer you tips on how to reduce stress and
maximize your performance. ** THIS WORKSHOP IS PART OF OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE SERIES **
Career Development Centre
SC Johnson Building, 2nd Floor
519.756.8228 ext. 5726
careerbrantford@wlu.ca
From the F-Word Committee
Fun, Feisty, Feminism…WTF?!
Ever wonder what feminism is? Join The F-Word at a special
reception to launch the Find Your Feminism poster series, featuring students,
staff, and faculty at Laurier Brantford explaining what feminism means to them.
All campus and community members welcome!
After the reception, The F-Word hosts Dr. Susan Knabe, of the University of
Western Ontario, with a public talk entitled “Fun, Feisty, Feminism…WTF?!” How
do we find and forge feminist practice in the age of sound bites, social media,
and sexualization? Dr. Knabe will speak about how we can draw on historical and
contemporary examples of feminist interventions, from the early Suffragette
pantomimes to the slut walk phenomenon, to imagine a different approach to
feminist education and practice that speaks to feminists and non-feminists of
all ages.
“We’re Talking Feminism.”
When: Tuesday, March 6th
When: 6-7 pm (reception), 7-8:30 pm (talk)
Where: RCW Lobby (reception), RCW 202 (talk)
Who: All members of the Laurier Brantford community, whether you identify as a
feminist or not!
Cost: Free of charge and open to the public
Dr. Rebecca Godderis x5933, rgodderis@wlu.ca
Funded Internships in Ghana for Summer 2013
Information Session for
Applications (Due March 31, 2012)
The Human Rights & Human Diversity (HRHD) program will be awarding FOUR (4)
FULLY-FUNDED 90-DAY INTERNSHIPS IN GHANA each summer in 2013, and 2014. Funding
is provided by CIDA through the Association of Universities and Colleges of
Canada “Students for Development” program. (Note: This is a separate program
from the Laurier Brantford International Opportunities Grants.)
While preference will be given to Honours students in the HRHD program,
students in other Laurier Brantford Honours programs are encouraged to apply.
Students must be in the third or higher year of their program to participate
and must commit to returning in the fall semester after the internship to
complete an academic course related to the internship (i.e., Fall 2013).
The deadline for applications for the Summer 2013 internships is March 31,
2012. A PRESENTATION EXPLAINING THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM will take place: Wednesday
March 7, 2012, 10:00 to 10:45 in RCW 203 (This is in Dr. Wilson-Forsberg’s CT/HR260
class, but all are welcome to attend).
To view the call for applications, please visit this link:
http://www.wlu.ca/docsnpubs_detail.php?grp_id=2240&doc_id=50010
Dr. Robinson 519-756-8228 x 5743
From Aboriginal Services
Third World Canada
Campaign
Did you know that there are people living in third world
conditions right here in Ontario? A small Aboriginal community known as K.I. is
in desperate need of your assistance! Aboriginal Student Services is looking
for donations of non-perishable items,
toothpaste, soap, deodorant, diapers, feminine hygiene products, shampoo,
toilet paper, etc to send up with the Ontario Provincial Police to this
small community. Drop boxes are located in the Student Centre and the
Aboriginal Student House (111 Darling St).
Contact esadler@wlu.ca for
more information!
From the Student Advisory Committee
Dance Workshop
Date: Monday, March 12th
Time: 3PM-4PM
Location: Wilkes House Gym
Price: $2
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Email
SAC at: sac@nipissingu.ca to
register!
From the Recruitment and Admissions Office
Interested in Volunteering or
Working with the Recruitment Office?
Spring Open House will be taking place on Wednesday March 14th,
2012! We are always looking for student volunteers to help on that day. If you
are interested follow this link to register https://www.wlu.ca/forms_detail.php?grp_id=1983&frm_id=2012.
There will also be a mandatory training session for ALL Open House Volunteers.
You do not need to have registered to attend a training session and new
volunteers are always welcome so come and bring all of your friends!
Please choose 1 of the following training times to attend:
Thursday March 8th - 5:30pm, CB 100
Monday March 12th - 5:30pm, CB 100
Tuesday March 13th – 5:30 pm, CB 100
We hope to see you there!
Katie Reaume
Recruitment Office Student Assistant
kreaume@wlu.ca
From Registrarial Services
Academic Dates
The academic dates for the Winter 2012 term can be found online here: http://www.wlu.ca/calendars/dates.php?cal=1&t=143&y=49
Please note: March 5th is the last day
to drop a course without failure and for possible tuition adjustment.
Attention All Returning
Students:
The following website contains critical Registration Information for the upcoming
2012/2013 school year: http://www.wlu.ca/documents/50066/Your_4_Steps_to_Registration_Brantford_1.pdf
Laurier Wants Your Input!
Registrarial Services at Laurier Brantford is completing research on student
success and retention. The purpose of this survey is to gain an understanding
of what pressures students of Laurier Brantford are faced with, and how
students are doing across many areas of student life. Your participation in the
survey is voluntary and you may complete the survey anonymously. If you choose
to include your student ID number you will be eligible to win a $50 gift card
to the Stedman Community Bookstore!
Students who complete all fields of the survey found at the link below will be
considered for participation in one or more student focus groups. Participation
in the focus groups will be voluntary. Topics of the focus groups will vary
depending on aggregate responses to these questions, but will focus around the
concept of student success. Students who participate in a student focus group
will be eligible to win one of two iPad 2's.
Any questions or concerns can be submitted to Chris Brunskill at
cbrunskill@wlu.ca. The survey can be found here: http://peerconnect.polldaddy.com/s/brantford-success
New Bursary Opportunity for
Mature Students
Please visit our website for more details: http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2014&p=8289
Winter 2012 final exam
schedule now posted!
Please view the Winter 2012 Final Exam Schedule online here: http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2307&p=778
Spring 2012 OSAP extension
forms now available!
If you are a Laurier Brantford student who applied for and received OSAP
funding during the 2011-2012 academic year, you may be eligible for Spring
OSAP. The application can be found online at: https://www.wlu.ca/forms_detail.php?grp_id=2548&frm_id=1860.
Completed forms can be dropped off to Service Laurier located in
Grand River Hall, Room 202.
Attention OSAP students in
the Journalism, Leadership or Human Rights and Human Diversity Program:
If you are a year 2 student and are planning to attend Conestoga College full
time in year 3, please contact Lisa Neziol at lneziol@wlu.ca
before you fill out your 2012-2013 OSAP application.
New Bursary Opportunity for
Mature Students
Please visit our website for more details: http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2014&p=8289
servicelaurierbrantford@wlu.ca
519-756-8228 X5885
From Nipissing
You
can find the Nipissing News online at: http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/brantford/Campus-news-and-events/Pages/NipNews-Newsletter.aspx
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