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September 18 , 2013 NEWS
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INNIS FROSH WEEK STOLE THE SHOW! Congratulations everyone, on the best orientation week yet! Simon and Ryan pulled off a jam-packed week of fun, exciting, events including a Boat Cruise, Argos Game, and Principal’s Dinner. A big congratulations also goes out to our two coordinators for fostering some inter-college good will with their co-run TRINNIS (Trinity-Innis) and Woodsworth-Innis Block Party events. Thanks to the Spirit Squad and all the Frosh Leaders that kept the enthusiasm high and the Frosh feeling safe! And the biggest thank you of all goes out to all the FROSH that showed up bright eyed and curious every day, making new friends and learning about U of T and Toronto!
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Check out the Innis Photo Blog at http://innisphotos.tumblr.com/ to see more amazing photos from Frosh Week.
Meet Mary Stefanidis, ICSS President! Hey everyone! My name is Mary and I am currently going into my 4th year in a political science and psychology double major. On my free time I'm the captain of the Co-Ed basketball team at Innis and hope to make it to finals again! I am also the President of the Innis College Student Society. My responsibility is to make sure the council is accountable to all the students’ needs. Feel free to come up to any of us on council if you have any questions regarding academics, student life, how to get involved or just to say hi! The biggest advice I can give is to find balance between academics and social life. You'll see your marks increase and you'll make your four years at U of T something memorable! Look forward to meeting all of you and seeing you out at our events!
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Mentorship Wanted: Upper Year Mentors for InSight Do you want to get involved with Innis College? Do you have a desire to help others? Think about 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://insightatinnis.wix.com/innis-insight. To apply, email innis.insight@gmail.com or follow the instructions at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vcdyKcnRIxecP97VbHOAmh3Bh4Ae7mbbj6 p5fr3rMPM
Keep a lookout for Mentorship 101! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George Street So you've found yourself a mentor or mentee, now what? Come out to Mentorship 101 to learn about how to make the most of your mentor-mentee relationship! Sign up at room 330 or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rA30CwRHo1nJtr63Ub258UxdItftuoAH0RN0ixb0sM/viewform
Community Outreach iPod Drive for the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 12:00 PM — 5:00 PM Sidney Smith Patio Have an old iPod lying around and don’t know what to do with it? Donate it to the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society! The ICSS is holding an iPod drive on the patio of Sid Smith on September 18th and 19th; visit their table to donate or to find out more about the cause! For more information email outreach@innisicss.com.
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Leadership IN2U Pathways To Leadership SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM
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Understanding leadership is your first step towards becoming a Student Leader at Innis. Pathways To Leadership is completely student run and features talks, seminars and workshops geared towards getting first years involved in leadership at Innis. Commuters and Residents welcome! RSVP: leadership.innis@gmail.com
Exploring Leadership Workshops The Exploring Leadership workshop series will help you find involvement opportunities, discover what leadership means to you, explore ways of working with others, manage and transform conflict, and set goals for your personal and leadership development. Come out to a workshop to connect with other students on campus, learn more about what U of T has to offer and discover your leadership potential! Get Involved on Campus THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 1:00 PM — 2:00
What is Leadership? TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2:30 PM — 3:30 PM
Communication & Conflict Transformation THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
For all workshop details and registration: uoft.me/explore
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Skills for Success Secrets to Success: First Year Edition THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George Street How do I find internships, jobs, or research opportunities? What can I do to de-stress and figure out all the tricks to surviving university? Come out to an interactive event hosted by upper-years who are willing to share their valuable advice on many topics, including Academic, Career, Life, and Wellness success. All questions are welcome, and there will be prizes, giveaways, and free treats for everyone.
Career Information Days SEPTEMBER 25TH — SEPTEMBER 27TH Exam Centre, 255 McCaul Street Career Information Days is the largest annual career fair at the University of Toronto. This event is a great opportunity to meet and network with representatives from over 100 top organizations. Search for jobs, register for workshops, and find free resources at http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/.
Online Resume Workshop Need help writing or perfecting your resume? Visit http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/myCareer/resumeInterview/resume.aspx?tr= for useful tips!
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U of T Medicine Open House SATURDAY, SETPEMBER 21ST 9:30AM — 12:30 PM Macleod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building 2158 Interested in applying to medical school? Do you have questions about the admissions process or life as a medical student? Want to learn more about a career in medicine? The University of Toronto Undergraduate Medicine Open House Event is what you are looking for! Please RSVP for this event at: https://sites.google.com/site/utmedsopenhouse/registration-1 For more information and to view our schedule, please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/utmedsopenhouse/home
Arts and Culture Stay Tuned for Neighbourhood Walks End of SEPTEMBER First time in Toronto? Do you want to explore your city? Join the Arts and Cultures Committee and experience what makes Toronto Unique! Stay tuned for upcoming neighbourhood walks happening at the end of the month.
CINSSU’s Free Friday Films FRIDAYS at 7:00 PM Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave. Love movies, but hate paying movie theatre prices? Come check out the Cinema Studies Student’s Union Free Friday Films! The next movies in the series will be “Crash” on SEPTEMBER 27TH and “Footnote” on OCTOBER 4TH. For more information, visit http://www.cinssu.ca/
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Hart House Film Board and U of T Film Festival Now Accepting Admissions Deadline: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH Early Submissions are encouraged! The Hart House Film Board and the University of Toronto Film Festival are accepting short videos of any length, genre and topic for their Fall Screening Party. Installation art is also welcome. Submission details can be found at: http://harthouse.ca/events/film-screening-party-call-for-submissions/
Innis College Choir Accepting New Members TUESDAY, SETPEMBER 24TH 6:00PM — 8:00PM No auditions! Love to sing? Join the Innis College Choir! We are a non-audition, weekly choir that performs different genres of music ranging from classical, to Broadway, to pop. For more information, email inniscollegechoir@gmail.com.
Health and Wellness The Healthy Student: Ways to Well-being THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM Going to university is an exciting experience for students but it can also involve worry and uncertainty. U of T’s health and wellness services offer programs, activities and tools to help students actively pursue good health, including Five Ways to Well-being. This program is for students and their families and can be incorporated into a student’s daily routine. Learn how families can support their student’s efforts to reduce stress and enhance their physical and mental health. For more details and to register, visit: http://family.utoronto.ca/Healthy-Campus-Event-(1).htm
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Food and Nutrition ICSS
Introducing the U of T Meal Plan Picker!! Need a meal plan, but don’t know which one is the best fit? Check out the U of T Meal Plan Picker! Starting from two scenarios at the top level (‘I live in Residence’ and ‘I don’t live in Residence’), you follow the colour coded options that best describe you situation. The final level presents the relevant meal plans with more information on how to learn more or purchase a plan. For more information, or to download your own Meal Plan Picker, visit: http://www.innislife.utoronto.ca/programs/life-skills/food-and-nutrition
ICSS Sign up for Innis Intermurals! Hey Innis! Do you love playing sports? Do you want to get to know fellow Innis athletes? Then make sure to sign up for Innis intramurals! This sports league is completely FREE and for athletes of all levels. Most sports play once a week at U of T gyms around campus. The sports are: •
Co-ed Ultimate Frisbee
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Co-ed Volleyball
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Co-ed Basketball
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Girls Volleyball
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Girls Basketball
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Girls Soccer
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Girls Field Hockey (spring semester only)
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Boys Volleyball
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Boys Basketball
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Boys Hockey (girls are allowed to play in boys league)
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Boys Soccer
You can sign up online. For more information email athletics@innisicss.com.
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Enter to Win a FREE Metropass Deadline: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH ICSS Office, 2 Sussex Ave. HEY COMMUTERS! You can enter to win a FREE October Post-Secondary Metropass by entering our draw! There is a box with ballots in the ICSS Office (In Innis College past the Café and to the office on the left). Come and enter any time before SEPTEMBER 27TH. The winner will be announced on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH!
Sign Up for INPHO! Are you a photographer or just want to learn more about photography? Come check out INPHO! It was founded to unite photography enthusiasts at Innis College through monthly workshops and meet-ups. INPHO is a great opportunity for Innis Students to develop their photography skills and to promote their work while getting to know their fellow Innisians. All skill levels are welcome! For more information, email inpho.club@gmail.com .
Save the Date: TGIF Game Night FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 6:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St. It’s time to dust off those Monopoly boards and scrabble racks, brush up on your chess openings and Trivial Pursuit knowledge, and warm up those Risk dice because TGIF is hosting a classic games night! If classic games aren’t really your thing, don’t worry because there will be plenty more games from which to choose.
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Residence St. Lawrence Market SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST 11:45 AM Residence Lobby Want to buy fresh local produce and visit the culinary focal point of Toronto? Join the IRC on a trip to St. Lawrence Market! TTC fare is covered by the IRC.
Yoga with Jenny! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH 9:00 PM Events Room Take a break from the books and join our Senior Don, Jenny in the Events Room for YOGA! Beginners are most certainly welcome and there will be a few extra mats for those who don't have them! Wear comfortable clothes and bring some water. Namaste!
Upcoming Residence events FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH Outdoor movie night SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH House Olympics: Cardio Pictionary
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Registrar Important Dates SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
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Waiting lists for F and Y section courses close at the end of the day. ND
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Last day to add courses with F and Y section codes; last day to enroll in Subject POSt for the 2013-2014 session. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
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First day to request a June 2014 graduation.
Undergraduate Contest Deadline: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH $1,000 Prize The Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons (ACCUD) is launching a contest to award two students, one in College and one in University, $1,000 each! If you are a full-time or part-time undergraduate student and interested in the fields of conflict resolution, social justice or a related field here’s how to enter: Write an essay of approximately 1000 words, in French or in English, describing either •
Your academic interests and how they support social justice and the pursuit of a fair society;
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The role and value of the ombudsperson at your post-secondary institution.
Visit http://www.uwo.ca/ombuds/assoc.htm to fill out the form and submit your essay. For further information about the role of the U of T Ombudsperson http://www.utoronto.ca/ombudsperson/. TH
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The winners will be contacted by DECEMBER 15 , and the awards will be sent to the winners by JANUARY 15 .
Campus Events Get Involved on Campus, and Celebrate! THUSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD 4:00 PM Hart House U of T is launching a new Co-Curricular Record and we want you to help us celebrate all the amazing things that our students do outside the classroom. Meet other students who, like you, want to make the most of their experience and talk to some recent grads about how their involvement on campus impacted their years beyond university. We’ve got some surprises, too. And free food. RSVP at ccr.utoronto.ca/launch.
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International Students International Student’s Welcome Dinner THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George Street Join Principal Janet Paterson and Tim Worgan, the Dean of Students at Innis for a dinner event welcoming our International students. Meet our upper-year Innis mentors and alumni at this social networking event. Invitations to our international students will be sent out personally via email within the next week, so watch for them! Space is limited, so please RSVP by no later than SEPTEMBER 23RD, by emailing rsvp.innis@utoronto.ca with your full name, student number, and program of study. Upper-year international mentors wishing to attend, please contact Garrett Morgan, our Don for International Students directly at garrett.morgan@mail.utoronto.ca no later than SEPTEMBER 23RD.
Communication Café MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH The English Language Learning Program’s (ELL) Communication Café will offer sessions on a variety of fun and challenging academic topics for oral communication practice. You can also sign up now for free, 3-week sessions of their Reading eWriting activities, to practice critical writing online and gain motivation and support for reading academic texts. Both programs are newly redesigned and provide lots of individual attention. The activities are aimed at multilingual students but are open to all FAS undergraduates. For more information, visit: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/advising/ell Or email ell.newcollege@utoronto.ca.
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Employment Opportunities Work-Study Positions available at the Innis Registrar’s Office Deadline: Rolling Apply ASAP! On the Career Centre website (www.careers.utoronto.ca), work study jobs for this coming Fall/Winter Session are laid out, and among them are three possible positions (based on applications) for the Registrar's Office including: • • •
"askastudent" Project Leader Transitions Project Coordinator Alumni and Friends Mentoring Coordinator
Applications can be emailed to thomas.mackay@utoronto.ca, please include a resume and cover letter. More information and job descriptions can be found at: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/jobsearch/workstudy.aspx?tr=
The Innis College Library is Now Hiring! Apply now! Innis Library, 2 Sussex Ave., 2nd floor Innis Library is looking for a Student Assistant for the period of September 2013 – April 2014. Their duties will include all circulation services, shelving, and routine Library and photocopier maintenance. Additional duties include computer lab tasks and other duties as required. Students with a current or planned major or specialization in Cinema Studies are encouraged to apply, but applicants must be first or second years enrolled in the humanities or social sciences. Experience is not necessary. To apply email your resume with a cover letter and a copy of your course schedule to l.ferstman@utoronto.ca or hand it to Len Ferstman at the Innis Library.
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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.