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February 13, 2013 NEWS
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Kung-Fu Self-Defense Workshop
Meet Jaideep Brar, ICSS Commuter Representative!
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Events Room, Innis Residence 111 St George FREE!
Interested in learning to defend yourself should the situation ever arise? Join Tristan in the Events Room to learn some Kung-Fu fighting! This is an interactive workshop you won’t want to miss. Sign-up here www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0A49ACA92CA64-kungfu
IRC Executive Nominations Period TH
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FEBRUARY 11 – 15 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM RESIDENTS ONLY!
Interested in becoming an executive on the Innis Residence Council? Well here is your chance to try! Application forms can be picked up from current executives at the Innis Residence. Positions open are: President, Vice-President, Social Convenor, Secretary and Treasurer. Email mojan.naisanisamani@mail.utoronto.ca for more information.
Hey Innis! I’m Jaideep and I’m a first year trying to get into Actuarial Sciences. And I also happen to be your first year commuter representative to ICSS and my job is to make sure that as a first year commuter you don’t feel as if you’re left out and make your Innis experience better. Being a commuter myself I understand how frustrating it can be to manage your university stuff and your commute especially in your first year. Thus I make sure that ICSS has these events for first years that would help them in a smooth transition into university and also help them get the university experience.
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Recaps Charity Date Auction Delicious desserts from Futures Bakery followed a spaghetti dinner hosted by ICSS and IRC. Sukham Dhindsa was master of ceremonies for a wonderful night of fun and flirting. Many available bachelors and bachelorettes were snapped up by eager friends for friendly dates, donated by the ICSS. All proceeds from the night went to Shine a Light by WUSC. Thank you to everyone who came to support a good cause and have a fun night!
Chinese (Lunar) New Year There was a great turn out of faculty, staff, and students at both Chinese (Lunar) New Year events! The scene was set with colorful decorations. Guests filled their plates with the massive amounts of delicious food! Not a single person left unhappy. It was a great event showcasing the diversity and inclusion of the Innis community.
Leadership Ulead Leadership Workshop Sessions Want to learn to become a better leader? The Ulead leadership workshop sessions are aimed for student leaders of campus groups to develop skills in the listed areas; however, any interested student is more than welcome to attend! For further information about the program please visit www.ulead.utoronto.ca
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Leadership SAVE THE DATE! In2U Transition to Leadership Workshop Our IN2U Leadership Series TH will be returning with a focus on transitioning to SATURDAY, APRIL 6 leadership. This day of workshops will provide the leadership skills for those students who want to step into leadership roles for the 2013-14 year. If you’ve been elected, appointed, hired, or simply want to volunteer and get involved with INNIS next year, IN2U Leadership Series will be returning with a focus on transitioning to this is the day you should plan on attending!
leadership. Mark your calendars for this very important date. It just may help being6aTHleader next year. Stay tuned for more Markyou yourtransition calendars into for APRIL . information!
Let us help you transition into being a leader next year. Stay tuned for more details!
Community Outreach World Vision Bake Sale TH
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 ALL DAY! Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave.
Come join our Community Outreach Committee and be a part of our Innis team having a long-term positive impact on our local and global communities! For the winter term, our community members decided to raise funds for KIVA, a microlending non-profit organization that will help Community Outreach in the future. Building upon this new mandate, we will be having a series of bake sales this term to raise money for the purchase of animals. The First sale will be occurring on February 14th at Innis College and Innis Residence. Want to join us? Reach out to us by contacting outreach@innisicss.com or studentlife.innis@utoronto.ca
Blood Drive TH
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Women Only Hour 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Canada Blood Services, 67 College St. It’s in us to give! Student, staff and faculty are invited to join in a common cause, for life. If you cannot attend this date, keep your ears and eyes peeled for another date in early March, which will be exclusively for Innis College Students! For more information, visit the facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/events/208943272583463/
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Arts & Culture Innis Photography Contest DEADLINE: THURSDAY, TH FEBRUARY 28
Innis is holding a photography contest for the month of February, open to ALL residents and commuters!! Send submissions to patrick.rankin@utoronto.ca with your name, the photo, photo name, and a brief description. The winner will get a secret prize, and have their photo framed and hung at the residence! Once photos have been submitted, they will be uploaded to the Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/innisphotography/) for everyone to see and vote on. The number of votes each photo receives will be taken into consideration during photo judging. Join the Facebook group to check out the submitted photos and vote for your favourite!
Health & Wellness
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THURSDAY, MARCH 7 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence 111 St George
Are you interested in living healthy? Would you like healthy eating tips or wellness tips? You will learn how to create an effective gym workout routine, make smoothies and healthy cookies. You will also receive tips and assistance from fitness specialist John Tan.
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Spirituality & Diversity Queer Spirits! Film Festival Screenings
Spirituality Diversity WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13&and TH
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FEBRUARY 27 7:00 PM Town Hall, Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave FREE!
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Gay Adventists, a story of faith on the margins screens on Feb. 13. Call Me Kuchu, the tragic story of queer rights activism in on Feb 6 and Deepa Mehta’s acclaimed feature on women in love in India, Fire, rounds out Queer Spirits. For more information, visit http://www.utoronto.ca/ecut/programsandevents.html
Skills for Success
Career Speed Meeting (two day event) Day 1: What's in a résumé? Content: Need to brush up on your resume, cover letter, job searching abilities? Look no further, because we've got them all covered! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 4:00PM – 6:00PM Waters Lounge, Woodsworth Residence 321 Bloor Street West Day 2: Speedy Mock Interviews Content: Want to practice interviews in real time under pressure? We've brought in industry professionals who do real interviews for large companies regularly, for you to practice with! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 4:00PM – 6:00PM Events Room, Innis Residence 111 St. George Street
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Skills for Success Upcoming Events and Workshops at the Academic Success Centre The Academic Success Centre has some exciting things happening this term including the return of our workshop series and the introduction of study sessions for three 1st year courses. WORKSHOPS Reading and Note-Taking WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13TH; 4:00 PM—5:30 PM Procrastination WEDNEDSAY, FEBRUARY 27TH; 4:00 PM—5:30 PM Project Management FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST; 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Check back into the newsletter for more in the month of March!
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Beginning the week of January 21 until the Final Exams Academic Success Centre, Koffler Student Services Centre 214 College St. FREE!
New Study Sessions offer a supportive space for students to study together and share strategies for success in these challenging first-year courses, guided by the wisdom of an upper year student who has successfully completed the course! For more information, visit http://www.asc.utoronto.ca/Study-Sessions.htm
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ICSS Innis Goes to Wonderland ST
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Airship 37, Distillery District, 37 Parliament St. Dress to Impress!
ICSS welcomes you to our annual semi-formal hosted at Airship 37 in the Distillery District! Doors open at 8pm where you will go down the rabbit hole into an evening filled with cocktails, entertainment, a live band, and delicious appetizers, as well as unique activities like croquet! You will have lots of opportunities to win fun prizes like tea sets, chess boards, a hookah set, bar accessories and much more. Dress to impress as it is a formal occasion. Details about pricing and ticket sales will be out soon! But for now, save the date: March 1st! All ages are welcome, but there is a wristband policy in effect for those who are 19+! Transportation details will also be confirmed: buses should be departing from Innis to the venue multiple times throughout the night. Join the Facebook group for up-to-date information, https://www.facebook.com/events/417092298377994/
Residence Save the Date: Niagara Falls Trip SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM $5
IRC is taking the Residence to Niagara Falls! For only $5, Innis residents can visit Niagara Falls to enjoy one of the world’s seven wonders. More details to come so stay tuned.
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Registrar Important Dates TH
FEBRUARY 15 – FINAL EXAM TIMETABLE POSTED TH FEBRUARY 18 – LAST DAY TO DROP Y SECTION COURSES FROM ACADEMIC RECORD TH FEBRUARY 18 – FAMILY DAY – UNIVERSITY CLOSED TH ND FEBRUARY 19 – 22 – READING WEEK (Some deferred exams from December 2012) Contact the Registrar’s Office at 416-978-2513, email registrar.innis@utoronto.ca, or drop by in case you want to make an appointment or ask some questions between 9 – 6 PM on Mondays, 10 – 4:30 PM on Tuesdays, or between 9 – 4:30 PM Wednesday through Friday! The Registrar’s Office is closed daily from 1 – 2 PM.
New Fast Answers Video: Multiple Subject POSts and Exceptions Check out the home page of the Faculty's "Fast Answers" webpage for a NEW, quick, and helpful video introducing the idea of "Multiple Subject POSts & Exceptions": http://answers.artsci.utoronto.ca/
Financial Aid Counseling Financially stressed? In the busy weeks of the Winter Session sometimes difficult financial difficulties become clear – and cause a lot of worry and frustration. Remember that Thomas MacKay at the Innis Registrar’s Office can meet with students to discuss budgeting, OSAP, or anything related to financial worries whether now or looking ahead. And sometimes students are able to apply for emergency financial aid. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 416-978-2513, email registrar.innis@utoronto.ca, or drop by in case you want to make an appointment or ask some questions.
International Students iConnect International Mentorship Program: Deadline Extended DEADLINE: TH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 5:00 PM The iConnect International Mentorship Program assists new U of T international students in their academic and cultural transition to the University, to Toronto and to Canada. This student-lead mentorship program runs workshops and social events for new students to meet others in a welcoming community. Gain valuable experience and become a mentor to international students or take a leadership role in event planning, reporting, recruiting or communication.
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International Students Summer Abroad Program There are multiple locations around the world where students may take a U of T credit course (with a U of T prof). January is filled with information sessions about all these locations and the courses offered. Applications open for destinations the day after the relevant information session -- so some are already open! And in most cases applications are treated on a first-come, first-served basis, so check out the options early and if interested -- apply early! For more information visit https://www.summerabroad.utoronto.ca/index.php/general/information_sessio
Monday Morning Relaxation Every Monday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Baldwin Room, Cumberland House 33 St. George FREE! If you'd like chill out with a cup of delicious free coffee, come by the Baldwin Room from 11am - 2pm. Ask questions or just relax. All are welcome!
Employment Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is Hiring! TH
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 3:00 PM Ricoh Coliseum, Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’ Blvd. Purchase Tickets/Promo Code: learn
MLSE will be hosting a career seminar for college and university students across the GTA on February 27th at Ricoh Coliseum, followed by a Toronto Marlies game afterwards. The seminar will take place in the afternoon before the game that evening, and will include a panel of keynote speakers from various departments within MLSE. There will also be a question and answer period, and each student will receive a takeaway package with pertinent career development information and insight into internships and jobs in the company. For more information, visit https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_start.htmI?l=EN&team=marlies&owner=15442061&group=3985&err= &event=&customerID=
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Campus Events Celebrate Black History Month with The Meeting: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X TH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 7:45 PM Reading Room, Hart House FREE!
AfriCan Theatre Ensemble proudly presents Jeff Stetson's one-act drama about the power and opportunities of a shared humanity in this artistic tour de force that captures some of the lasting legacies of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and continues to speak to relationships forged beyond dogmatic creeds and ideologies. For more information, visit http://harthouse.ca/events/celebrate-black-history-month/
Dance Dance Hart House: Fitness For Food! RD
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Great Hall, Hart House
$15 Students/$25 Non-Students Group Rates for 6+ Available Support the UTSU Food and Clothing Bank with a fun day of dance classes and much more! There will be dancing, prizes (Raptors Game Tickets and Victoria Secret gift cards), free shiatsu massages, craft activities, snacks and refreshments. For more information and to sign up, visit http://harthouse.ca/events/dance-dance-hart-house/
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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.