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Welcome to the October issue of the Campus1 Connect Newsletter! As we wrap up the month, we're thrilled to announce two exciting events to close out October in style. Join us for our annual Costume Contest—this year, we're upping the stakes with a TV as the grand prize! Get creative with your look and compete for the top spot. And, for those who love a classic fall activity, don’t miss the pumpkin carving event, where you can bring your best design to life. Get ready for a festive finale to the month!
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S PLANNED FOR , ARTING WITH A COSTUME CONTEST THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, FEATURING A FUN PHOTO BOOTH WHERE RESIDENTS CAN CAPTURE THEIR BEST HALLOWEEN LOOKS.
ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT, JOIN US FOR A SPOOKY MOVIE SCREENING IN THE SKY LOUNGE, PROMOTED THROUGH THE RESCOUNCIL INSTAGRAM.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER, WE'RE PLANNING A KARAOKE NIGHT, AS WELL AS A HIP-HOP EVENT FOR RESIDENTS WHO LOVE TO CHOREOGRAPH AND DANCE. IN DECEMBER, GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH OUR ORNAMENT PAINTING EVENT, WHERE WE'LL DECORATE A CHRISTMAS TREE TOGETHER!
TO SUM IT UP, HERE ARE THE PLANS
UPCOMING EVENT IDEAS
HORROR MOVIE NIGHT
COSTUME PHOTO BOOTH KARAOKE NIGHT HIP-HOP DANCE EVENT
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Campus1 wasbuiltin theearly 1960’s
Campus1 usedtobea HolidayInn
Campus1 welcomesstudents fromover50 countries attendingover15 post-secondary institutionsin Montreal
Campus1is thebiggest student residencein Montrealby numberof beds
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RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
HEEVASHAHIDIAN HEEVASHAHIDIAN
I'minmyfirstyearatMcGill,mydreamschool,but it'sreallyMontreal,mydreamcity,thatdrewme here.GrowingupinVancouver,Ilovedthe outdoors,butthecityalwayshadmyheart.I've visitedMontrealoftenwithmydad,whoalsowent toMcGill,andIevendidaone-weekexchangehere ingrade7,makingitfeellikehome.Ijusthopethe winterisn’ttooharshbecauseIhatesnow!
IstartedartclasseswhenIwas8,andit’sbeenmy passioneversince.Imostlyworkwithcharcoaland pencil,butI’veexploredmanyothermedia.I’veeven taughtarttokidsingrades1-8,sharingmyloveforit. Activismisanotherpassion,andIexpressitthrough myartespeciallyinsupportofthe"Woman,Life,
Freedom"movement. Youcancheckoutmyworkon Instagram: @heevas.art.
Artismygo-tostressrelief,andI alwaysmaketimeforiteach week.It'smyescapeand happiness.Ialsolovetoread, especiallybeforebedwitha cupoftea.Balancingart, reading,andself-careis crucialformymental health,evenduring busytimeslike exams.
Give gifts that won't break the bank.
Keep track of your spending.
Start shopping as early as possible.
Opt for homemade and handmade.
Use promotional APRs and interest-free payments for holiday purchases.
HEREARE SOMENEARBYCLOTHINGOPTIONS!