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January 27, 2015 NEWS
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WHAT YOU MISSED!
INTRODUCING: Maddie Freedman
HEY INNIS! Are you getting back into the swing of things?! Innis came back with a bang – taking advantage of the low(er)-stress start-ofsemester to host, and participate in, a ton of events! This included the UofTwide ‘welcome back’ celebration, Winterfest – as shown! There was also a variety of Innis-specific events, like the ICSS + OSL Commuter Winter Warm Up that featured pies and Principal Keil, and POP START! - Frosh 2.0 that reconnected frosh and frosh leaders over sushi, mocktails, karaoke, and k-pop!
My name is Maddie Freedman, and I’m the programming assistant for the OSL. My position involves working in the residence office with Sarah, the Assistant Dean of Student Life, to facilitate most of the programming that happens at Innis. My position has helped me to stay involved with the Innis community while living off campus, since I always know what’s happening, and I work closely with a lot of the people you see on the councils. It’s also really great to be able to help make all the amazing things around Innis happen! It’s shown me how you can still be really involved in the community behind the scenes, and how much work goes into everything that most people don’t even see.
Even if you missed out on those events (getting a school-time routine back can be difficult…). There are many, many more coming up! Keep reading – you’re sure to find something exciting!
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INNIS OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE CANADIAN CONVERSATIONS: SKATING IN NATHAN PHILIPS SQUARE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH (TONIGHT!) 6PM Innis Residence, Lobby Skating on the outdoor rink at Toronto’s iconic Nathan Phillips Square is big fun for beginners and pros, alike! Meet Graham on Wednesday, January 27th at 6PM in the Innis Residence lobby, and commute as a group to Nathan Philips Square on the TTC. Don't own skates? No problem! Skate rental is $10 at the rink! Make sure you bring enough change for your TTC fare, as well. You can visit the Facebook event page for more information!
CAREER ENGAGEMENT: RESUME AND INTERVIEW WORKSHOP SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH 1PM Innis Residence, Events Room Have you applied for one of the many jobs at Innis? Are you thinking about summer employment? Let the Career Engagement Committee and the Innis Don Team help you with your résumé writing and interview skills! Richard, Aaron, Jen, and Shanaya will give you their tips and tricks for résumés and will be holding mock interviews! Together, they have experience with many of the positions at Innis – Don and Front Desk Attendant included – and experience in the workforce outside of the University! Take advantage of this opportunity by meeting them at 1PM on Saturday, January 30th in the Events Room! However, if you can’t make it out, there’s a similar résumé and interview enhancing event offered by the University of Toronto Career Centre – you can sign up for that one on the Career Learning Network website!
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SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: TOM’S POPCORN TALKS MONDAYS, 5PM – 6PM Innis Residence, Events Room Starting on January 18th, Tom MacKay will be holding a weekly “popcorn talk” in the Innis Residence Events room from 5PM-6PM and everyone is invited! Each session will include a quick and energetic "microtalk" on a specific issue, usually (but not always) about money. And each session will have a different flavour of popcorn. On top of that, courtesy of the Office of Student Life, there will be a selection of drinks! Who is Tom? He's an Innis College Associate Registrar, specializing in financial issues, and pretty good at overall question-answering. Here are the first two topics: FEBRUARY 1st: Scholarships 201: Writing A Good Scholarship Application FEBRUARY 8th: How To Spend Your Summer Holiday – The Job Hunt They are all free, informative, and fun, not least because: popcorn. Come check it out!
INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT SOCIETY FROSH WEEK: ORIENTATION COORDINATOR HIRING INFORMATION INFORMATION SESSION FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH 12PM Innis College, ICSS Office Do you think you would do a good job at welcoming the 2016 incoming Innis students? Maybe Orientation Coordinator is the job for you! Hiring for the 2016 Orientation Coordinators is coming up faster than you might think! All the information on what this job entails can be learned at the Orientation Coordinator Hiring Information Session on Friday, January 29th. Marta and Brianne – the 2015 Orientation Coordinators – will be there to answer any questions that you have about the role. Come to the ICSS office at 12PM to chat and share some snacks! You can visit the event’s Facebook page for updates!
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SOCIAL: VIC X INNIS SOCIAL NIGHT FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH 9PM The Cat’s Eye Student Pub And Lounge (150 Charles Street W) Missing the Vic and Innis love you felt during Frosh Week? Looking for a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones? Come on out to the Vic x Innis Social Night on Friday January 29th in the Cat’s Eye! Join us for a night of live music (open-mic from 9PM-10PM.), games (Vic VS Innis), food, drinks, and good times with friends, new and old! Don’t forget to rep your College swag. For more information, visit the Facebook event page!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: FREE FRIDAY FILM, “WE WERE CHILDREN” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 7PM Innis College, Town Hall On Friday, February 5th at 7PM, ICSS Community Outreach and CINSSU are partnering to bring you a special Free Friday Film. We are screening "We Were Children", a documentary that explores the impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities in Canada. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Suzanne Stewart as a keynote speaker for this event. For updates, visit the Facebook event page!
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GRADS: GRADUATE WINTERLICIOUS LUNCH The ICSS Grad Reps would like to give you a chance to experience Winterlicious with a friend from your first year at Innis! Sign up here, and get matched with a partner. You will get your partner's contact information, and you can get in touch and plan your lunch! Keep your receipt and take a photo with your friend. Bring the receipt and your photo proof to the ICSS office and you will receive your reimbursement for $15. This event is for graduating students in fourth year or above. (There will be a waitlist for third year students who would like to come if there are spots left.) More info can be found on the event’s Facebook page!
INNIS RESIDENCE COUNCIL HOUSE OLYMPICS: MUSICAL CHAIRS SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST 2PM-4PM Innis Residence Who will win the House Cup?! No one knows! Give your House a chance by participating in the Residence-wide game of Musical Chairs! Meet in the lobby at 2PM, dressed to compete. This event is for those living at Innis Residence.
POTLUCK: CHINESE NEW YEAR SUNDAY, FEBRARY 7TH 6PM-8PM Innis Residence, Events Room Happy Year of the Monkey! Celebrate the Chinese New Year with friends and food! Meet in the Events Room at 6PM with a dish to share and enjoy the good food and good company. This event is for those living at Innis Residence.
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AROUND UofT WINDS: MOBY DICK, THE MUSICAL JANUARY 28TH, JANUARY 29TH, JANUARY 30TH 8PM GUESS WHAT: the classic tale of Moby Dick has been made into a musical within a musical! Go and see your fellow Innis students sing and dance in this hilarious production, presented by WINDS: The Woodsworth Innis New Drama Society. There will be three shows: January 28th, 29th and 30th at 8PM. Tickets are only $12 for students, and are available from the UofTTix Box Office at Hart House! You can get more information (including the cast list – lots of familiar Innis names!) on the event’s Facebook page.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: VARSITY BLUES THINK PINK Did you know that we’re halfway through the week-long THINK PINK #BLEEDBLUE campaign that raises funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation of Ontario? There are lots of different ways to get involved – you can support the campaign financially here, or see one of the many Varsity Blues games that are participating! You can find all kinds of additional information on their website.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS There are so many opportunities available to get more involved in the wonderful community around the University of Toronto! The Centre for Community Partnerships is here to bridge the Toronto community with the community at the University of Toronto! Coming up this semester, they have organized several opportunities including workshops with tips for pursuing social justice work, volunteering opportunities working with both young and old, and an Alternative Reading Week program! Visit their website or visit them in person at 569 Spadina, Suite 315 for more information!
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: D4C – WHAT COULD A HEALTHIER UofT LOOK LIKE? THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH (TOMORROW!) 6PM-9PM East Common Room, Hart House You’re invited to be part of the first ever D4C – Design For Change – Unconference at the University of Toronto. Join your fellow students in designing a shared vision for a healthier University. You will be asked to identify key priority areas and co-create strategies and recommendations for enacting the changes you want to see. These conversations will be a critical step in an ongoing process of assessment, communication, planning, and implementation efforts aimed at making the UofT a place where all students can flourish. You can find details for the event and registration instructions here.
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OFF-CAMPUS: RENT SMART WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH 3PM-4PM Innis Residence, Events Room Are you moving out of residence? Join Housing Services at Innis College Residence as they help you navigate the Toronto rental market! You can gain skills to develop an action plan to help you find off-campus housing, a basic understanding of your rights as a tenant, information on leases and charges, and a tool kit to help you get started! You can register for this event here!
ATHLETICS: BELL NBA ALL-STAR CHALLENGE AT GOLDRING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 12PM/ 8PM Goldring Centre INNIS COLLEGE, DO YOU HAVE GAME?! Compete in the dunk contest, 3-point contest, or skills challenge on Saturday, February 6th! Top performers go on to compete during the NBA All-Star in Toronto. It’s free to enter! For more info visit their website!
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: BLUEPRINT PROGRAM Want to learn how to achieve academic success, explore your career options, get involved in campus life, and make a difference in the community? Then the Blueprint Program is for you! The Blueprint Program is an easy way to get involved in life outside the classroom. Through a series of engaging workshops and activities, you will learn and develop skills that will serve as the foundation on which you will build your own experience. All you need is a Blueprint tracking card and a desire to get involved! It’s up to you to choose which workshops and activities fit your interest and your schedule. Once you have successfully completed the program, you will receive a certificate of completion to include on your resume and in your portfolio. Completion of the Blueprint program is also eligible for inclusion on your Co-Curricular Record! Visit their website for a list of upcoming events, and all of the details you need to get involved!
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STAY CONNECTED!
Free Screenings at Town Hall
Film Festivals are happening throughout the year - be sure to check the Town Hall schedule often!
Got Questions? Check out the Registrar’s website for academic / financial / personal support!
Check out our Student Facebook Pages!
Innis Office of Student Life Innis Residence & IRC ICSS
Student Metropass Be sure to get a discount Post-Secondary student metropass this month with your TTC student ID!
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