INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
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INNIS INNIS COLLEGE COLLEGE Student Life News
Student Life News
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November 18, 2015 NEWS
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WHAT YOU MISSED AT INNIS:
INTRODUCING: Sherman Kwok
There are so many wonderful things happening at Innis and at UofT every day: knowledge is explored and differences are celebrated. This past week, Innis, UofT and Canada acknowledged its past, and remembered those who risked and lost their lives to create the country we live in today. Last week the ICSS participated in the Remembrance Day ceremony, held at The Soldier’s Tower, by providing a traditional wreath.
My name is Sherman and I am the Coordinator of Insight Mentorship. I am in my final year at UofT studying Psychology. I find Innis as a very warm and welcoming place for students to learn and make friends. Innis has made my university career much more enjoyable!
The Soldiers’ Tower, which stands in the centre of campus, honours those UofT alumni who lost their lives in service, with their names carved into the archway and on the screen of the tower. One of the most celebrated poems during the time of Remembrance Day is called “In Flanders Fields” and was written by John McCrae, also a UofT alumnus. Remembrance Day has the tendency to remind us of how many things we have to celebrate. There is a wealth of opportunity at UofT. Come celebrate those opportunities with your friends at Innis.
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Innis Office of Student Life (OSL) SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: GRAD EXPO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH @ 11AM – 2PM WOODSWORTH, KRUGER HALL INNIS RESIDENCE, EVENTS ROOM Do you want to make sure you have all of the information you need to graduate? Are you worried about life after graduation? Want to find out how to pay back student loans? We’re here to help! The Woodsworth College and Innis College Student Life team up to bring your 4th Annual Grad Expo: Everything You Need to Know to Graduate and Beyond! Here’s our agenda: 11:00 to 11:45 AM – The Grad Process (What You Need to Do to Graduate) 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM – Alumni Benefits (How to Stay Connected & What It Means to be an Alum!) 12:15 to 12:45 PM – Paying Back Student Loans (Financial Options & Responsibilities after Graduation) 1:00 to 2:00 PM – We have three concurrent sessions, so that you can pick the one which interests you! • • •
Jumping into A Career Path (Resumes, Reference Letters, Interview Techniques, and more) Is Grad School Right for You? (Grad School Pros & Cons, Expectations, Tuition, and more) Global Café: representatives available for Study/Work/Research Abroad; Entrepreneurial options; Continuing Studies; CPA/CFA certification
Feel free to attend all or as many sessions you want. Refreshments & Snacks will be provided! Additional information, including the agenda can be found on their website! You can sign up here!
ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOP THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH @ 5PM INNIS RESIDENCE, EVENTS ROOM Everyone can benefit from a little bit of help! A representative from the UofT Academic Success Centre will be coming to Innis to help you out in any way they can! They will be going over the resources for academic support at UofT and sharing their everyday tips for getting your best academic results!
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ARTS & CULTURE: VISIT THE CHRISTMAS MARKET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH @ 2PM INNIS RESIDENCE LOBBY & DISTILLERY DISTRICT $5 Innis wants to take you to the Christmas Market! Every year, Toronto’s historic Distillery District is transformed into a beautiful celebration of the Christmas season! There’s tons of unique vendors, lots of pretty lights, and plenty of entertainment! Take a break from studying, and get into the holiday spirit! The entry fee is $5, but Arts & Culture will be providing the transportation. You can sign up here!
MENTORSHIP: iSTUDY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH @ 6PM – 9PM HEY INNIS! Do you want to study with others from the same program? Do you feel confused about your courses and what you are learning? Do you just want company in general..? Come out to iStudy presented by InSight on December 4 from 6PM-9PM in the Innis Events Room! There will be refreshments provided and you can study with others from your same program!
ENGINEERING: VIDEO GAME DE-STRESSOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST INNIS RESIDENCE, TV ROOM Engineering is hard. Exams are hard. If the pressure of the end of semester is starting to get to you, come out on November 21st to destress with some video games. Keep an eye out for details of the exact time and place of the meet-up!
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Innis College Student Society (ICSS) COMMUNITY OUTREACH: MOVEMBER NOVEMBER 26TH @ 9PM INNIS COLLEGE, INNIS CAFÉ Throughout the month of November, Community Outreach will be collecting donations for Movember, a foundation that raises money and awareness about prostate cancer. To help students get motivated, our Innis Movember team will be pledging to shave their beards, dye their luscious locks, and do other funky things if we raise certain amounts of money. Then, on November 26, we'll have a pub night and "shave-off" to celebrate! You can donate in person, in the residence, in the ICSS office, in the commuter lounge or online! Keep yourself in the loop by following the event on Facebook!
SOCIAL: HAROLD’S HOUSE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH @ 7PM INNIS RESIDENCE, EVENTS ROOM Can you sing? Dance? Play an instrument? Perform poetry? No matter what your talent is, come showcase it to the Innis community at this semester's Harold's House! Harold's House is an open mic night hosted by ICSS and ECC. It will take place on November 19th at 7PM in the Innis Residence Events Room -refreshments will be available, so bring your friends, watch our amazing performers, and have a great time! If you're interested in performing, sign up using this form. Feel free to email eccinnis@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding equipment (e.g., instruments, backing tracks). We hope to see you there!
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INNIS COLLEGE CHOIR: WINTER CONCERT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH @ 6PM INNIS RESIDENCE, EVENTS ROOM HEY YOU! Yes, you! You've been invited to attend Innis College Choir's Winter Concert! Pieces that will be performed include: "I'll Be There for You" by the Rembrandts "Fly Me To The Moon" by Frank Sinatra "Seasons of Love" from RENT and much more. We will also be featuring a number of solo/ small group performances, so don't miss out! Admission is free, but donations are welcome. All proceeds will go towards funding future performances and choir activities. Thank you for your support!
SOCIAL: WINTERFEST As some of you may know, U of T WinterFest is a university-wide week-long initiative being held in the first week of the second semester! WinterFest consists of many events, including pancake breakfasts, skating, a pub-crawl, a club night and many more! There are opportunities for YOU to get involved! BATTLE OF THE BANDS: January 14th. Innis college students are invited to bring their band or musical group to compete in this year’s battle of the bands! Information about auditions can be found here! DRAG SHOW at Hart House: January 15th Innis students are welcomed to sign up to perform at the UofT WinterFest drag show! More information and performer applications can be found here! Keep your eyes out for more information on all of the events! The Winterfest Facebook page can be found here.
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Registrar DECEMBER 2015 EXAM SCHEDULE POSTED: You can find the winter exam schedule here! Make sure you bookmark it, since changes can sometimes happen. The links on the site are also really helpful for finding buildings, exam rules, and what to do in the case of exam conflicts.
UPCOMING AWARD/FUNDING DEADLINES: DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 22ND UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUND: Students can apply for funding for a unique research project developed by the students themselves, a project not otherwise covered by regular course, a 299Y research project, or an independent study. This website lists all the criteria and tells you how to apply. DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15TH DEAN’S STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD: Exceptional, significant student leaders can earn this award if nominated with letters of support. Successful recipients have worked hard to make a positive difference to student life. Have a look at the page outlining criteria and application requirements.
Innis Residence TADDLE CREEK RESIDENCE LIFE AWARD DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20TH The Taddle Creek award recognizes outstanding contributions to Innis Residence life by its residents. The application requires an application form filled in, statements from the applicant about their contributions to residence life, and one reference. To be eligible for the award, a student must also demonstrate financial need, and so the package also needs a grant application, and if you’re interested, you should fill in a form and speak to Thomas MacKay, who is the Financial Aid advisor at the College. The Bursary Sub-Committee will examine all applications so we encourage anyone to apply if they feel they can indicate financial need! This link takes you to the package and the grant application -- just click on "leadership awards - residence".
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UofT INNIS COLLEGE: 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CINEMA STUDIES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST @ 7PM INNIS COLLEGE, TOWN HALL Come and celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Cinema Studies with Innis College and special guests from the cinematic world! The event will feature a screening of the film Remember, with the award-winning director Atom Egoyan and the acclaimed producer Robert Lantos as special guests. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with both Egoyan and Lantos. Registration is required, and can be done here.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS: ACCESSIBIL-UT Join us for an afternoon of innovation and accessibility as we celebrate the University community’s work in accessibility technology. UofT is well known for driving innovation and creating start-up companies, consistently sitting as one of the top academic institutions in North America in innovative research. Experience interactive exhibits with innovative accessible technology, including 3D printers, smart phone delivered treatments and wearable technologies. Come celebrate accessible innovation at UofT. Learn how new technologies can promote greater independence for all. Please visit their website for further details on this event.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: HOLIDAY TOY TOSS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH @ 7:30PM VARSITY ARENA Bring a toy or non-perishable food item to the women’s hockey game vs. Nipissing on Friday, November 27 @ 7:30 p.m. at Varsity Arena, to support the campus toy and food drive! Plush toys will be thrown onto the ice at the first intermission break! U of T students who bring a donation receive DOUBLE Varsity Rewards points. All donations benefit the University of Toronto Students’ Union Food Bank, supporting students and families on the St. George campus.
LEADERSHIP: WISE NATIONAL CONFERENCE SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 23RD-24TH DOWNTOWN TORONTO DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 22ND The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) 2016 National Conference aims to serve as a catalyst to inspire, empower and connect individuals in STEM fields through an exciting two-day conference featuring inspirational leaders in a variety of STEM fields, as well as workshops and panels aimed at both personal and professional development. The conference will take place on January 23-24, 2016, and we have now opened registration for our delegates! You can register here! Additionally, we are also accepting applications for our research poster and case competitions - a great opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and problem-solving skills to professionals and peers. The deadline for abstract submissions and team applications is November 22, 2015.
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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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