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INNIS COLLEGE Student Life News
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January 22, 2014 NEWS
Innis College Celebrates the Big 5-0h! On January 23, 1964, the University of Toronto’s Board of Governors (now known as Governing Council) approved the creation of a new college to be named after the distinguished Canadian scholar Harold Adams Innis. Innis College opened its doors to its first undergraduate class of about 250 students in September 1964. Starting in January 2014, Innis College will be celebrating its th 50 or golden anniversary with a series of events, lectures and parties that will run throughout the year. The evolution of Innis College from humble beginnings in search of a permanent home into one of the University’s most innovative and popular colleges is truly an inspiring story.
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A Peek into the Past of Innis College…
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Mentorship First in Family Mentorship Program Registration Now Open The First in the Family Program matches first and second year first-generation students with upper year mentors in small learning communities that are discipline-specific. We have communities for Arts, Science and Commerce students, as well as for mature students. These communities host weekly sessions providing academic skill development, social, and personal support. For more information, contact the Program Coordinator at: firstgen@utoronto.ca To register, visit: firstgen.utoronto.ca
Inspire. Challenge. Motivate: Become a Peer Mentor at U of T These events are part of Mentorship Week, running over the last week of January. Mentorship Fair: Become a Peer Mentor TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM Career Centre, Koffler Student Services Centre Drop by the Career Centre to discover over 500 peer mentoring positions at U of T. Exploring Mentorship: Workshop on Becoming a Mentor FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Room 313, Koffler Student Services Centre This interactive workshop will help you discover what it takes to become a peer mentor at U of T. For more information about these events, and to register, please visit: mentorship.utoronto.ca
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Skills for Success Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) LinkedIn Labs FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH 11:00AM – 1:00PM Room 4033, Robarts Library, 130 St. George St. Attend this interactive workshop to build and strengthen your LinkedIn profile to aid in growing your personal and professional network. Take advantage of LinkedIn: keep in touch with people in your network and view information about their education and work experience; get introduced (via one of your network contacts) to a potential employer; find contacts from a company where you would like to work. You can register at: alumni.artsci.utoronto.ca/b2b-linkedin-labs/ You must register to attend. If all the Labs are full, register for the WAITING LIST for additional LinkedIn Labs to be held later this Winter term. Please note: these LinkedIn Labs will take place in a computer lab at Robarts Library so spaces are very limited. If you register and later are unable to attend, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible so that we can provide your spot to another interested student. Additional b2B events can be found here: alumni.artsci.utoronto.ca/backpack-to-briefcase-event-registration/
Cinema Studies / Comparative Literature / Department of English Backpack to Briefcase Event WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 6:00PM – 8:00PM Room JHB 100, Jackman Humanities Building, 170 St. George St. Free admission! Do you have questions about career options as you near graduation? Who better to answer those questions than alumni that graduated with your degree! A panel of Cinema Studies, Comparative Literature, English alumni will discuss their U of T education, the value of their degree, and their pursuit of successful careers. Network with fellow students and alumni from your department after the panel discussion and Q&A session. CONFIRMED PANELISTS: Tecca Crosby, Senior Vice President, Creative Affairs, eOne Television Jeremy Link, Senior Communications Advisor, Public Works & Government Services Canada David Swail, President and CEO, McGraw-Hill Ryerson Please register to attend at: alumni.artsci.utoronto.ca/winter-2014-career-panel-discussions/ If you require an accommodation due to a disability please contact alumni@artsci.utoronto.ca at least one week prior to the event and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
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Employment Expo FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 1:00PM — 3:00PM Kruger Hall, Woodsworth College, 119 St. George St. 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St. Woodsworth and Innis Colleges are teaming up again to bring you an Employment Expo! Explore best practices to help you find a job for the summer, or make connections for jobs after graduation. Join us for the following sessions on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH: In Woodsworth’s Kruger Hall: 1:00pm-2:00pm – Using the UofT Career Centre to Your Advantage: Discover what the Career Centre has to offer, from resume & cover letter services, to interview preparation and job shadowing. 2:00pm-3:00pm – LinkedIn 101: Use your online presence to network and find jobs in a meaningful way. In the Innis Residence’s Event Room: 3:00pm-4:30pm – Alumni Panel & Mixer Learn valuable experience and tips for finding employment from Woodsworth and Innis Alumni. For more information, check out the website: uoft.me/employment2014 To register visit: tinyurl.com/wdwinnisregistration
Arts & Culture CINSSU’s Free Friday Films FRIDAYS 7:00 PM Innis Town Hall, 7 Sussex Ave. Love the cinema, but hate to pay? Join the Cinema Studies Student’s Union every Friday night for a free movie screening! Upcoming films include “Sunset Boulevard” on January 24th, and a Wong Kar-Wai double feature on January 31st.
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Harold’s House TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 8:00 PM — 10:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St. Join us for the first Harold’s House of 2014 and show off your talent! If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, perform spoken word, or have any other talent, WE WANT YOU! For more information visit our facebook page and to sign up fill out this form. Walk-ons also welcome.
Innis College Choir Now Accepting New Members THURSDAYS 8:30 PM — 10:30 PM The Innis College Choir is now accepting new members! It is a non-audition choir open to all Innis students and others, that meets every Thursday from 8:30-10:30 PM at Innis Residence. For more information, email: inniscollegechoir@gmail.com
The Spectatorial is Now Accepting Submissions! Deadline: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH The Spectatorial is now accepting submissions for their April issue. At The Spectatorial, we classify speculative fiction to be any form of literary fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, magical realism, etc. We seek to create a space where students can showcase their fiction, essays, art, and graphic fiction. For more information, please visit: thespectatorial.wordpress.com/submissions
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Health & Wellness Three Voices: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave. Join Health and Wellness on Tuesday January 28th as they screen Three Voices- a documentary that invites the viewer into a powerful and intimate dialogue with three young adults who talk about the experience of living with mental illness. Join us for a free screening of this important documentary, followed by a panel discussion, including Asante Haughton, one of the "voices" in the film, along with Alicia Raimundo and Rachel Cooper, two additional courageous and inspiring voices. This event is the perfect opportunity for students, faculty, staff and members of our community to come together to talk and learn more. For more information can be found at www.uoft.me/threevoices
Keep your eye out for two wonderful programs starting at the end of January:
The Bounce Back Program The Bounce Back Program integrates learning skills and resiliency skills that may enhance the success of students in the pursuit of their educational and personal life goals. Bounce Back emerged from theories of positive psychology and resiliency and supports students in their ongoing development of skills relating to persistence, studying, time management, overcoming procrastination, overcoming perfectionism, stress management, problem solving, and self-understanding.
The MBCT Group The Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MBCT) Group integrates mindfulness meditation with cognitive-behaviour therapy. They are currently recruiting students who have difficulties with anxiety, including students who experience panic attacks, nervousness in social situations, and excessive worry. Students interested in either program can contact Health & Wellness at: (416) 978-8070
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Spirituality & Diversity Lead with Pride 2014 FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST Emmanuel College Lead with Pride is the University of Toronto’s annual LGBTQ student leadership conference. It brings together LGBTQ student leaders and students interested in developing leadership and community development skills for two days of workshops and discussions. Students who attend the conference build tangible leadership skills, work together to challenge homophobia and transphobia, discuss pathways to navigating conflict and address equity within our LGBTQ communities. Now in its 5th year, this annual conference is organized by VicPride!, the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and dedicated team of students. For more information or to apply to attend, visit: sgdo.utoronto.ca/programs/lead-with-pride/
Wounds into Wisdom—A Series About Forgiveness WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM East Common Room, Hart House Free Admission! In our second panel we set out to explore and experience in what ways forgiveness affects settlement issues and the experience in policy making, government apologies or redress agreements. Using a uniquely Canadian lens this panel will investigate the struggle for minority recognition and inclusion in Canada for the groups who came to settle in Canada as well as for those who already had far reaching roots in the country. This panel provides an opportunity to bear witness to the struggle for belonging for some groups and in other cases will revive and discuss the unsuccessful journey to Canada and give voice to those who are no longer here to speak for themselves. For more information, visit: harthouse.ca
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International Conversation Café: Finding a Balance at UofT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM Centre for International Experience, 33 St. George St. Light refreshments will be served Conversation Café: Finding Balance at U of T is a relaxed space for students with diverse perspectives and different backgrounds to exchange ideas about finding balance between school, work, and life commitments. Hosted by the Centre for International Experience and the Mentorship Resource Centre, it allows students from across campus to connect over food and lively conversation. This event is also part of Mental Health Awareness Month at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and U of T’s Mentorship Week. To register, visit: uoft.me/conversationcafe
Applying for a USA Visa? WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH Imperial Oil Lecture Hall, Tanz Neuroscience Buliding, 6 Queen’s Park Crescent Are you an interested in visiting the United States of America? The CIE will be hosting an information session about how to apply for a USA visa and other required documents. To learn more and to register please visit the USA Visa Session web page.
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ELL Communication Café Ends FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH Free Admission Do you want to speak English more fluently and persuasively? Come to the ELL Communication Cafe January 6-February 7, 2014. Talk with instructors and peer mentors who can help you achieve your goals in vocabulary, presentation skills, and more. For more information, visit: artsci.utoronto.ca/current/advising/ell
iConnect International Mentorship Program Now Recruiting Mentors Deadline: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH iConnect is looking for Canadian and international students to become mentors and leaders who will assist new U of T international students in their academic and cultural transition to Canada. This student-led mentorship program runs events for new students to meet others in a welcoming, global community. For more information visit: iConnect International Mentorship Program
Orillia Rotary Club Canadian Family Winter Weekend FRIDAY, FEBUARY 21ST — SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD Deadline: FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST 12:00 PM Are you new to the joys of Canadian winter? Interested in living with a Canadian family for a weekend? If so, then this is the trip for you! The Centre for International Experience in partnership with the Orillia Rotary Club is pleased to invite you the annual Canadian Family Winter Weekend from Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23, 2014. Applications are due 12:00 pm on January 31, 2014. International Students will be hosted in one of Orillia’s Rotary Club members’ homes, and will enjoy some of the great things our winter has to offer: maple taffy, cross-country skiing, tubing and more! The trip is free, and students are required to present a 3-5 minute presentation about their country of origin. For more information, please contact global.lounge@utoronto.ca, or visit the Global Lounge.
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Campus Events Pan Am Games Volunteers to Get Help with Student Loans The Ontario government has announced that about 4,500 college and university students who volunteer for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games in Toronto will be exempt from making a pre-study financial contribution, ensuring they can receive a larger student loan, to account for the fact they volunteered instead of taking paid jobs during the summer. Also, new graduates who volunteer during the Games will be able to defer paying back their student loan until one full year after completing full-time studies, which works out to be an additional 6 months before interest is charged on the loan. The Games will require approximately 20,000 volunteers. For more information, visit: toronto2015.org/volunteer-during-the-games
ICSS Save the Date: Frost Week MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH – FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST Keep your eye out for Innis’ Frost Week, a week full of amazing events including a ski trip, black light party, Harold’s House, free food, and much, much more!
Innis Trivia Club Competition MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH 9:15 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St. The Innis Trivia Club is proud to present its 3rd trivia competition! There will be prizes for the top two teams, and snacks to share with your friends! It's a great chance to meet new people, win some gift cards, and learn some pointless facts. For more information, check out their Facebook page.
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Innis Goes to Blue Mountain FRIDAY, JANURAY 31ST Bus departs from Innis at 8:30 AM Innis Residence, 111 St. George St. The ICSS presents their second annual ski trip! Athletic directors Aaron Tsang and Samii Folliott have planned a day full of skiing or snowboarding paid for by the ICSS! Innis students are only charged $7 for bus fair and $28 to rent equipment, or you can provide your own gear and only be charged for the bus! The bus will depart Innis Residence at 8:30 AM and will depart Blue Mountain around 6:00 PM. To purchase tickets email Aaron and Samii at athletics@innisicss.com. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
Orientation Coordinator & Executive Info Session MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 9:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St. On Monday Feb. 3rd in the Innis Residence Events Room there will be an info session held at 9:00pm for any current Innis College students interested in becoming an Orientation Coordinator or Executive for upcoming Innis Frosh Orientation Week 2014. This info session is to provide insight into the positions, explain the application process, and give you all an opportunity to ask questions pertaining to the positions. Anyone interested in becoming a Frosh Leader is also welcome to attend as you will learn valuable information about the application and planning processes. Anyone interested in Frosh Orientation Week 2014 and either position should be at this meeting. If you are unable to attend it then please e-mail: frosh@innisicss.com
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Residence Upcoming Events Trivia House Olympics SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH 2:00 PM
Iron Chef Save the Date
Chinese New Year Potluck SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND 6:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St. It’s time to ring in the New Year – the Chinese (Lunar) New Year that is! Join the IRC and the Office of Student Life for a day filled with fun activities and delicious food! Sunday, February 2nd is the Residence Potluck Dinner. Make your favourite dish to share and enjoy the festivities of the night. Commuters are welcome to join us!
Congratulations to our first drawing winner! Haleh Asadnia won a gift certificate for $25! For your chance to win a $25 gift card all you have to do email studentlife.innis@utoronto.ca with the subject line “GIFT CARD 2” and your name and student number in the message by Wednesday, January 29th and you will be entered into the drawing.
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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!
Innis Office of Student Life Innis Residence & IRC ICSS
Student Metropass Be sure to get a discount PostSecondary student metropass this month with your TTC student ID.