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April 7, 2013
 
 
Canadian Excellence

Master of Social Work Academic Events 2012-2013



Be sure to consult the WLU Graduate Calendar for administrative deadlines such as fee payments. 

Please also view the Practicum Placement Dates for 2011-2012



January 2013

Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
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University Closed

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University Closed

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Winter term classes begin


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Career Development Workshop: MSW Job Search & Networking

Auditorium

12:00-1:30 pm

Please register at www.wlu.ca/career

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

12:30-1:20 FSW-108

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Career Development Workshop: MSW Resume & Cover Letter Writing

Auditorium

12:00-1:30 pm

Please register at www.wlu.ca/career

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

12:30-1:20 FSW-108

Grad Photos (please check your Laurier e-mail for the sign up link)

Grad photos are for both Spring and Fall of 2013 graduates.

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Grad Photos (please check your Laurier e-mail for the sign up link)

Grad photos are for both Spring and Fall of 2013 graduates.

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Grad Photos (please check your Laurier e-mail for the sign up link)

Grad photos are for both Spring and Fall of 2013 graduates.



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Grad Photos (please check your Laurier e-mail for the sign up link)

Grad photos are for both Spring and Fall of 2013 graduates.

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Grad Photos (please check your Laurier e-mail for the sign up link)

Grad photos are for both Spring and Fall of 2013 graduates.

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Research Forum
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Auditorium

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February 2013

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EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

12:30-1:20 FSW-209

Practicum Workshop for Part-time Students in Placement Fall 2013

4:00 - 5:00 pm, FSW-101

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Career Development Workshop: MSW Interview Preparation

Auditorium 12:00-1:30 pm

Please register at www.wlu.ca/career

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

12:30-1:20 FSW-209

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Family Day
(University closed)

Reading Week Begins

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Reading Week

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Reading Week

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Reading Week

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Reading Week

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Integrative Practicum Seminar (for all First Year Students)

9:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium


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March 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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SOCIAL WORK WEEK

LUNCH 

12:00-1:30 FSW-101
LUNCH PROVIDED

Keynote Speaker: Author Kathy Dobson will discuss her memoir, With a Closed Fist: Growing up in Canada's Toughest Neighbourhood, and how a group of social work students brought hope and empowerment into their lives.



Working with Muslim Women

5:30-7:30pm FSW-101

Coffee and light snacks. Presented by Coalition of Muslim Women



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SOCIAL WORK WEEK

International Women's Day at the FSW

12:00 - 1:30 FSW-101

The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum


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SOCIAL WORK WEEK

Personal Reflections on Having a Loved One Die of Suicide

12:00 - 1:30 FSW-101

Tana Nash, Executive Director, Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council and Community Mental Health Coordinator, Lutherwood




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SOCIAL WORK WEEK

Strategies for Social Innovation Presentation and Discussion

12:00 - 1:30 FSW-101

Presentation by Sean Goebey, PhD candidate (University of Waterloo) and McConnell Fellow (Waterloo Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience)


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International Practicum Colloquium

12:00 - 1:30pm, Auditorium

EAL Academic Writing Seminar

12:30 - 1:20pm, FSW-108

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EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

12:30-1:20 FSW-108

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Integrative Practicum Seminar (for all First Year Students)

12:00 - 1:30pm
Auditorium

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April 2013

Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

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EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

12:30-1:20 FSW-108

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Last day of winter term classes

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International Practicum Program:
Pre-departure Orientation
Session 1
Tentative: 6 pm - 7 pm
Room TBA

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International Practicum Program:
Pre-departure Orientation
Session 2
Tentative: 6 pm - 7 pm
Room TBA

Spring term classes begin

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May 2013

Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

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International Practicum Program:
Pre-departure Orientation
Session 3
Tentative: 6 pm - 7 pm
Room TBA

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Pre-departure Orientation
Session 4
Tentative: 6 pm - 7 pm
Room TBA

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International Practicum Program:
Pre-departure Orientation
Session 5
Tentative: 6 pm - 7 pm
Room TBA

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Victoria Day
(University closed)

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June 2013

Monday Tuesday 
Wednesday 
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Friday 

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Convocation    7 Reception          

Convocation

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Last Day of Spring Term Classes

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September 2012

Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Labour Day

University Closed

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Academic Writing Seminar for MSW students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL) - Important Comprehensive Session

9:00-3:30  Room FSW 108

Register here

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Orientation
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Fall Term Classes Begin

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Fields of Study and Peer Support

Incoming 2YR students

12:00 - 1:00 Room 301


EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

 1:30-3:30 FSW-108

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Thesis Option Information Session

Incoming 2YR students

12:00 - 1:00 Room 301

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OGS/SSHRC and CIHR Informarion Session
12:15 - 1:15
Room 108

For PhD and MSW Scholarship Applicants

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Library Orientation 12:00-1:00
OR
1:30-2:30
Auditorium

Register here

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108

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OGS and SSHRC application writing workshop
12-1:30 FSW - 101

For PhD and MSW Scholarship Applicants

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Beginning Practicum Instruction Workshop
2 of 3
9:00-4:00
Room 108
(for Practicum Instructors only - registration required)

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Thesis Option Information Session
for Advanced Standing Students
12:00-1:00 Room 209

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Accessible Learning on-site office hours 1:30 - 4:00

MSW Field Fair
12:00 - 3:00 pm
FSW-101

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Equity Forum
Auditorium
9-4:30 pm

Equity Form Agenda

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October
2012

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Accessible Learning Centre on-site office hours (Returning students) 

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Writing Workshop I
Auditorium 12:30 - 2:00pm

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108

Practicum Workshop I
3:30 - 5:00pm, FSW-101
Practicum Process Overview & Portal Assistance (Year 1 students in two-year and four-year program)

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Tentative:ALC on-site office hours 12-1:30




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Integrated Study Plan Development Session:

Lower Level Computer Lab 002 

12:30-1:30

Register here

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Thanksgiving Holiday

University Closed

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Writing Workshop II Auditorium 12:30-3:00pm

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Tentative:ALC on-site office hours 12-1:30


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Integrated Study Plan Development Session:

Lower Level Computer Lab 002

12:30 - 1:30

Register here

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Accessible Learning Centre - on-site services 12:00 - 1:30 (Book an appointment through ext. 2758)


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Practicum Workshop II
Agency expectations & Interview preparation
Bring a bag Lunch!

CPPO Students: FSW-301 12:00-1:30 p.m.

IFG Students:
FSW-101, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108

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Beginning Practicum Instruction Workshop
3 of 3
9:00-4:00
Room 101 (Auditorium)
(for Practicum Instructors only - registration required)

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Career Development Workshop What's Your TYPE?
Career Personality Assessment Workshop Auditorium 12:00-1:30pm
Please register atwww.wlu.ca/career

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108

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Convocation Reception
11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
FSW Auditorium
Register

Convocation Ceremony
2:00 p.m.
Waterloo Memorial Rec Complex


November 2012

Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

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Student Perspectives On Doing Thesis

12:00-1:00pm FSW-108

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International Practicum Information Session
12:00-1:30 p.m., FSW-101
Contact yaladeimi@wlu.ca  to register.


EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108

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Student Perspectives On Doing Thesis

12:00-1:00pm FSW-108

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Dr.Celia Falicov

Tannery Event Centre

155 Charles St.West Kitchener

9:00am - 4pm

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Student Perspectives On Doing Thesis

(Advanced Standing Student Speaking)

10:00-11:00pm FSW-205

Practicum
Workshop III
12:00-1:30 p.m. FSW-101

EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108

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Student Perspectives On Doing a Thesis for Part-time Students

3:45-4:30pm FSW-209

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FSW Aboriginal Field of Study Annual Conference

FSW Auditorium

8:30 - 4:30 pm

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FSW Aboriginal Field of Study Annual Conference
FSW Auditorium
8:30 - 4:30 pm
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EAL Academic Writing Seminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108

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EAL Academic WritingSeminar 

1:30-3:30 FSW-108


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December 2012

Monday Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

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Last day of classes for Fall term

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The FSW building will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will be accessible by OneCard from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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University Closed

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University Closed

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University closed

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University closed

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University Closed