INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
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INNIS COLLEGE Student Student Life News
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August 21, 2013 NEWS
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FROSH WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH Various locations around the campus/city
Hey incoming First-Year students! We are Ryan and Simon, your Frosh Orientation Coordinators! We are the ones that, with the help of our executive committee, planned your Frosh Week 2013 and will get you oriented to University of Toronto on an academic, social and explorative level! Whether you are a commuting Torontonian or from out of town, or from outside Canada, Frosh Week promises to be one of the most memorable weeks of your lives! On the first day of Frosh, Monday, September 2nd, you will meet the rest of the Frosh team upon arrival at the Innis Residence. Registration will start that day at 10:30am; this is where you will discover which group you will be in. Registration will last until 2:00pm and lunch will be served during, but if you cannot make it before 2:00pm, speak to a Front Desk Staff member of Innis Residence when you arrive and they will help you get caught up with the rest of us.
Preparing for Frosh We will be posting the complete schedule on the Facebook group and on the Student th Life website by August 26 , but in the meantime, we have prepared a short list of things we advise you to bring in preparation for the week: • •
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Formal Attire Goofy Clothes (Something you wouldn’t find someone normally wearing. A picture will be posted in the Frosh group to provide an example) Anything super hero themed Anything villain themed Bathing suit Instruments - if you’re a musician Anything GREEN Comfortable pair of walking shoes Sleeping bag and pillow if you are billeting Raincoat (just in case) A positive attitude!
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Frosh Orientation Week If you are a commuting student, don’t miss out on Commuter Extravaganza! It is an opportunity to stay the night in a hotel room after the end of Frosh Week Pub Night with a subsidy of up to $60 provided by the ICSS! It’s a great way to start the year off by staying in touch with everyone you’ve just met in Frosh Week.
If you have not registered for Frosh Week 2013, you can do so at: http://www.innisicss.com/innis-frosh-orientation-signup-2013/.
To join the Frosh Week 2013 Facebook group, go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605750269450165/.
Mentorship Wanted: Upper Year Mentors for InSight Do you want to get involved with Innis College? Do you have a desire to help others? Consider being an InSight mentor! InSight, a student group at Innis that aims to help first-year students make a smooth transition into university, is currently accepting applications for upper year mentors.
For more information, visit http://innismentorship.wix.com/insight. To apply, email innis.insight@gmail.com or follow the instructions at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vcdyKcnRIxecP97VbHOAmh3Bh4Ae7mbbj6p5fr3rMPM.
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Community Outreach Community Outreach Explained Community Outreach lets students learn about Toronto while participating in community-minded initiatives. This committee gives an opportunity for students to make connections with and support the community through volunteering and fundraising as well as provides an outlet for students who are passionate about an issue to take action and help make a difference. If you are interested or for more information email: jennifer.tabar@mail.utoronto.ca.
Save the Date: Terry Fox Run SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Join the Innis team for the Terry Fox Run, raising money for cancer research. No minimum donation is required. For more information email outreach@innisicss.com or visit: http://www.terryfox.org/Run/.
Arts and Culture IIdex Canada: Architecture and Design Students Register Now! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH Registration is now open for the largest Architecture and Design Exposition in Canada. Students can register for free here. If you are interested in meeting some of the top design and architectural firms in Canada, check it out here, along with the Student Design Awards on Thursday, September 26th at Exhibition Place.
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Skills for Success Unlocking the Secrets to Success! Over the course of the year, you'll have opportunities to receive tips from upper-years as well as resumĂŠ workshops, interview tips, advice to help you land your first internship, and many networking opportunities with accomplished alumni working in the real world. When you combine it with free treats, books, and prizes, you DO NOT want to miss the chance to discover all your secrets to Skills For Success. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to email the Programming Don at yefan.chen@mail.utoronto.ca. We're always happy to hear your thoughts!
Spirituality and Diversity Come Join Us! The Spirituality and Diversity Committee focuses on programs that make us ask question about ourselves and who we really are through a multi-focal lens. It is also designed to helps us learn more about the cultures, values, and beliefs of others. Innis, like the University of Toronto, is a very diverse space and the Spirituality and Diversity portfolio is here to help us learn more about other people we will meet as well as ourselves. Programs to look forward to include Discussions on Diversity and International Film Nights.
Innis College Student Society (ICSS) Save the Date: TGIF Game Night FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 6:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George TGIF (Tabletop Gamers of Innis FTW) will be hosting its first Games Night of the year! Stop on by the Innis Residence Events Room for a Settlers of Catan themed night of awesome board games, company, and snacks. Regardless of your skill level or experience, there’s a game for everyone!
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Save the Date: Commuter Lunch WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM Commuter Lounge, Innis College, 2 Sussex Enjoy a free Greek Lunch and meet your ICSS Commuter Representatives on September 18th in Innis College’s Commuter Lounge. Your Reps will answer any questions and reveal upcoming events.
Residence A Letter from the Innis Residence Council President HEY INNIS! Welcome to Residence! We hope you're as excited for the start of the year as we are! I'm Lamorna, the President of the Innis Residence Council (IRC) this year and I want to give you some quick info about the Innis Residence Council. The IRC strives to help residents find a balance between their academics, social lives, and community involvement. We consist of 5 executive members and 6 Senior House Representatives. You can meet our current council at: http://www.innisresidence.utoronto.ca/irc/council. There are also 6 Junior House Representative positions that are open to first years. Within the council, there are also various committees and clubs with which you can get involved. These include: Community Outreach, Yearbook, Environmental, Electronics Committee, TGIF and Fit Club. More information on first year positions or how to get involved with these groups will be provided at the Innis Clubs Day during Frosh Week. During the year, the IRC hosts many events for the residents. Look out for our Pancake Breakfast and trip to Ikea on the weekend after Frosh Week! To stay up to date with all the events in residence, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/innis.residence/ See you soon!
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Innis Registrar 2013-2014 Calendar, Registration Instructions & Timetable, Both Online The Calendar can be found at: http://www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/ofr/calendar/ Registration Instructions & Timetable can be found at: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/timetable/1314_fw/index_html Subject POSt instructions can be found at: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/subject-post-enrolment/index_html Note that there are NO PRINT CALENDARS or REGISTRATION HANDBOOKS this year, so be sure to bookmark this page (and you can download a PDF version for personal reference).
Fast Answers Website Check out the home page of the Faculty's "Fast Answers" webpage for articles and videos: http://answers.artsci.utoronto.ca/ Recent topics include: •
Financial planning
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Summer OSAP
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Choosing summer course
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LWDs
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Subject POSt rules (multiple videos)
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Credit/No Credit
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CHM138H Student Questions
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Research
And if you are a first year (or want a nice refresher) see some recent small articles on elements of planning and student processes, like enrolling in courses.
Registration Deadline TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH If you missed the deadline for registration and did not make the minimum payment on your 2013-2014 Fall/Winter fees or did not defer the same on ROSI or made the payment late, contact the Innis Registrar at registrar.innis@utoronto.ca right away.
Important Dates WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH August 28th is the last day you can request Type 2 or Type 3 subject POSts. This is the end of the second request period. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND The University is closed on September 2nd for Labour Day.
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International Students New International Students Here are some helpful resources that will assist you in your transition to University of Toronto and to Canada •
Centre for International Experience (CIE) where you can find English Language practice, Immigration Advising, Global Lounge intercultural events, mentorship programming and so much more.
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International Transition Advisor who comes to Innis College on Tuesdays between 3:00-7:00 pm
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Pre-arrival Check-list
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CIE’s International Student Orientation sessions that you can select to fit into your schedule
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Information about the City of Toronto’s Airport Welcome Booth
Join iConnect and receive mentor support before you arrive! Apply for the iConnect program and get matched with a peer mentor who will communicate with you before you arrive to answer your questions, and make sure you are ready for September. During the year, meet new iConnect friends, attend workshops and social events, and increase your cross-cultural understanding. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and to apply to be a mentee, visit the iConnect web page.
Innis International Student Orientation Day SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Innis Town Hall, Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave. Representatives from the University of Toronto's Center for the International Experience and Innis College's Registrar and the Office of Student Life present an afternoon specifically tailored to the unique challenges faced by International Students making the transition to Innis College, the University of Toronto, and life in Canada. Consisting of informal discussion groups, presentations, and available upper-year student mentors, this event is a must for any incoming international student. Please email studentlife.innis@utoronto.ca . Refreshments will be provided.
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Communication Café MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH Meet with others to develop language skills! Our activities focus on helping students whose first language is not English to feel confident expressing their ideas orally. Vocabulary expansion and development of critical thinking are emphasized. Past topics include: •
world painting and photography
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Canadian literature, history and politics
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persuasive presentations, interviews, and debates
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science and business ethics
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vocabulary games and dramatic role-play
We offer cafes at University College, Trinity College, Woodsworth College, and New College. Please click here for the full schedule. More information about our program can be found here.
Employment Opportunities Work-Study Positions for Leadership Development Programs Deadline: Rolling Apply ASAP! Do you want to invest in your future as a leader? Are you interested in promoting leadership across campus? Leadership Development is offering two Workshop and Events Coordinator and two Outreach and Promotions Coordinator positions to eager, committed, and qualified U of T students for September 2013 to March 2014. For this posting and others, visit: https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/about/Working-in-Student-Life.htm
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Housing Service Work-Study Apply Now! Housing Services (HS) is a student resource for on- and off-campus housing at the University of Toronto. We offer information, resources, and personal assistance needed to meet housing goals. They also assist and manage ads for landlords offering housing specifically for students. They have two employment opportunities for student leaders and role models who will represent and promote housing services to the community on the St. George Campus. For more information and to apply for these and other positions go to http://www.housing.utoronto.ca/aboutus/Job-Opportunities.htm
The INNIS Café is Hiring for the Fall! Deadline: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD Innis College is looking for two Innis students to work part-time in our amazing Innis Café for the coming year. Resumés (with your available hours for the fall) can be dropped off in person to Ali Shahidi no later than Tuesday, September 3rd. Training will be over a few days in the first week of September with shifts beginning on September 9th.
Athletic and Varsity Blues The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education has hundreds of jobs open to all U of T students. Why not enjoy a job that is fun and exciting! With casual part-time and Work-Study positions varying from lifeguards office assistants - researchers- intramural and intercollegiate events staff fitness instructors - referees and more, there is definitely a part-time job that will suit your own educational and personal goals. All available positions can be viewed at: http://physical.utoronto.ca/StudentJobs/Job_Listing.aspx As well, the Varsity Blues Athletics is one of the largest student employers on campus, and have a wide array of part-time casual positions that can be found here: http://varsityblues.ca/sports/2008/10/8/GEN_1008081349.aspx
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Getting Involved Innis Students: Be part of your College government! Deadline: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH Innis College is the only Arts & Science College at the University of Toronto that has parity government. This means there are an equal number of students to faculty/staff positions in our governing Council, and its respective Boards, Committees, and Sub-Committees. Some students are automatically included in many of these committees by virtue of their current elected position. But we are always looking for more students to fulfill the requirements to maintain equal student representation. Each of the Boards & Committees and Council below are looking for committed individuals who will come to two to three meetings over the course of the academic school year. Your participation in any of these Boards will also satisfy the requirements for the Co-Curricular record, provided you are active in the group and attend all meetings. This is a great opportunity to learn some leadership skills while providing your student voice on how our College is governed. If you are interested in joining one of the following Boards or Committees, or College Council, please send an email with your name, student number and email address to the Innis Dean of Students at tim.worgan@utoronto.ca no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER TH 13 . Please indicate which of the following groups you would be interested in joining, and we will notify you of the first meeting of the term (usually around the end of September). •
College Council – is the large governing body for our College that encompasses the following four Boards and their respective Committees
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Academic Affairs Board – meets to discuss the operations and effectiveness of the entire Innis College Academic Program
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Student Affairs Board - monitors the operations and effectiveness of the College's non-academic services and Student Life programs
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Community Affairs Board – monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the College fund-raising and public relations strategies; and encouraging the development of responsive relationships between the College and the community
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College Affairs Board – review policies pertaining to the administration and use of all College facilities and services
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Recruitment, Admissions, and Awards Committee (RAAC) - advises the Student Affairs Board on policies pertaining to the recruitment and admission of students to Innis College; and advise on policies pertaining to Innis College scholarships and awards and recommend for consideration by Council decisions regarding the granting or establishment of specific awards;
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Bursary Sub-Committee – reviews and approves applications for student bursaries and advises RAAC on these applications
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Residence Committee - advises the Student Affairs Board on policies pertaining to the operation of the Innis Residence and to the services offered to its residents; and advise on policies pertaining to the admission of students to the Innis Residence
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Student Services Committee – advise the Principal and Council on policy for student services offered in the College
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Co-Curricular Sub-Committee – reviews, evaluates and approves College student activities and positions for the University’s Co-Curricular Record
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Free Screenings at Town Hall Film Festivals are happening throughout the year, be sure to check the Town Hall schedule often!
Events Calendar Check out the Innis Events Calendar for the latest in Student Life activities!
Student Metropass Be sure to get a discount PostSecondary student Metropass this month with your TTC student ID.