Origami | September 2014 Issue by MSVUSU

Origami September 2014 Issue

Shinerama Pg. 4 Elections/Jobs Pg. 5

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Welcome Mystics O

n behalf of the Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union I would like to welcome you to our vibrant campus and congratulate you on surviving your first official day of classes of the Fall 2014 semester. The other executives and I would like to extend an especially warm welcome to those students who are just becoming a part of the Mount community.

There are many new faces around campus this year and even more ways to feel at home at MSVU. We offer a wide variety of services on campus to help facilitate your transition to MSVU including used textbooks, a strong health and dental plan, affordable child care services, food and beverage, printing and information as well as volunteer and paid positions. As the Vice President of Student Life I encourage you to stay in touch with our social media and calendars to follow our Orientation Week Schedule as well as our general schedule, complete with many upcoming events, activities, volunteer opportunities and educational sessions. Looking to be a part of something big? Nominations for the Students’ Representative Council and the position of VP Communications are beginning today with packages available at the Hub in Rosaria.

Meet the Executive

Shinerama | 4 Elections/Jobs

Opting Out

Used Textbook Fair

Upcoming Events

Have a great first week MSVU students! Cheers, Tyler Bechard Vice-President Student Life - MSVU Students’ Union 902-457-6105 | vplife@mountstudents.ca

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Meet the Executive This is the current Executive Team for the 2014/2015 year. The Executive run the day to day operations of the Union and encourage all students to come to them with any issues or suggestions.

Paul Whyte - President Main duties: Fostering equitable governance, accountable leadership, and an inclusive campus through leading the Executive Team and adhere to the diverse needs of students. 902-457-6434

president@mountstudents.ca

Tyler Bechard - Vice-President Student Life Main duties: Planning Orientation Week as well as events through the Students’ Union and Vinnie’s Pub. Here to make sure you’re having fun while on campus and meeting other students. 902-457-6105

vplife@mountstudents.ca

Justin Corcoran - Vice-President Advocacy Main duties: Overseeing the Wellness Centre and Pantry as well as lobbying for student issues such as post-secondary education funding, fair treatment, and mental health. 902-457-6558

vpadvocacy@mountstudents.ca

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Shinerama Shinerama will take place on September 6th this year and is open to new and returning students. The University has also agreed to award the top fundraiser with a paid half unit of credit (over $600 value).

hinerama has been a staple in the Mount’s Orientation Week, encouraging new and returning students to spend the day raising money and awareness for cystic fibrosis. While many students will be participating in Shinerama this year on September 6th, many are unaware of what it is that they are fighting for. Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and adults. There is currently no cure. Cystic fibrosis causes various effects on the body, but mainly affects the digestive system and lungs. The degree of cystic fibrosis involvement differs from person to person. However, the persistence and ongoing infection in the lungs, with destruction of lungs and loss of lung function, eventually causes death in the majority of people who have cystic fibrosis.

This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Mount’s involvement in Shinerama, and the 50th year for the campaign across Canada. Our goal this year is $20,000 but we need your help to get there. Meet us in the Rosaria Cafeteria at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 6th for a FREE breakfast before we hit the streets to flip burgers, wash cars, or ask the community for donations. This year, as an added incentive, the Mount has agreed to award the top fundraiser with a paid half unit of credit (over $600 value). We fight because many with cystic fibrosis will need lung, liver, and/or lung transplants. We fight because there is nothing more noble than saving or extending the life of a child or adult. We fight because we want CF to stand for “Cure Found”.

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The average life span of someone with cystic fibrosis in 1964, when Shinerama first began, was just 6 years old. Now, the average is 49.7. Every day we are seeing successes in cystic fibrosis treatments and research, and we have a role to play in that.

Saturday, September 6th 9:00 a.m. Rosaria Cafeteria

Our role in advocacy has helped implement newborn screening programs for seven of the Canadian provinces, including Nova Scotia, ensuring that treatment begins at birth. www.mountstudents.ca | f /msvusu | t @msvusu

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Elections/Jobs Nominations are open for the executive position of Vice-President Communications, as well as positions on the Students’ Representative Council. Here you can find out what the duties and responsibilities of each are.

re you interested in getting involved in the Students’ Union but don’t know how? Now’s your chance to learn more about some of the positions being offered in this election, and find answers to some of the questions you may be having.

Vice-President Communications The Executive team of the Students’ Union is made up of five student positions that run the day to day operations. During the Spring 2014 Election, the only position on the Executive that was not filled was that of the Vice-President Communications. The Vice-President Communications has a very important role. They must oversee all MSVUSU societies and provide direction in the areas of advertising, budget planning, and policies. They must also oversee communications between the Union and the University through social media, advertisements, and the Union’s audio podcast, Crow Radio. This position is 25 hours a week and is a paid position. To apply, please pick up a nomination form at the Hub in Rosaria and return it before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17th. Only students in their third year of study or higher may run for this position.

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Chief Financial Officer The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a hired Executive position for the Students’ Union. They are responsible for ensuring that the Union works within their operating budget, providing advice and guidance to the rest of the team. They must have experience with Simply Accounting, accounts payable/ receivable, and HST returns & taxation.

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Photo credit: Stephanie Symynuk This position is 25 hours a week and is a paid position. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to kenney@ mountstudents.ca before September 19th.

Students’ Representative Council (SRC) There are 8 positions still available on the SRC. These positions are honourarium paid, and cheques are distributed at the end of each semester. The SRC is the highest governing body of the Students’ Union, and acts as a Board of Directors. They ensure that the Union is working in the best interests of students and operates in an efficient and ethical matter. SRC meetings are once every two weeks, at a time that works with everyone’s school and work schedules. Positions available include: Arts Representative Professional Studies Representative Education Students’ Representative Graduate Students’ Representative International Students’ Representative Transfer Students’ Representative First Year Students’ Representative Councilor at Large (open to any student) To apply, please pick up a nomination form at the Hub in Rosaria and return it before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17th.

Speaker and Recording Secretary The Speaker and Recording Secretary positions on the Students’ Representative Council are paid hired positions. The duties of the Speaker are to organize and chair bi-weekly SRC meetings, as well as run the Spring Election. Experience with Robert’s Rules of Order is an asset to this position, but not required. The duties of the Recording Secretary are to take minutes of SRC meetings and distribute them to SRC members. Listening and typing skills are assets to this position. To apply for the Speaker or Recording Secretary positions, email your cover letter and resumes to Paul Whyte at president@mountstudents.ca .

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Health Plan: Opting Out The deadline to opt-out of the MSVUSU Health & Dental Plan is September 30th. Find out if you’re eligible to opt-out and how you can opt-out within minutes.

Do you have coverage already?

Step Four

If you have health and dental coverage either through work or through a parent/guardian, you are eligible to opt-out of the Mount’s Health and Dental Plan. You must provide proof of coverage in order to complete the process.

You have two choices here. You can either select upload a scanned image of your proof of coverage or bring your proof in to Patti Hutchison in Rosaria 118B. Once your proof has been approved, you will be opted-out.

Step One Visit www.studentbenefits.ca and click on the logo for the Mount Saint Vincent University Students’ Union (the origami crow logo).

Step Two Click on the icon that says “Opt-Out”.

Step Three Fill out all information and select the plans that you wish to opt-out from.

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Used Textbook Fair The MSVUSU Used Textbook Fair is the best way to buy or sell used textbooks. Any MSVU student may submit their old textbooks for whatever price they choose. Just don’t forget to pick up your money and unsold books!

Important Dates

Hours of Operation

Book Drop Off Book Purchasing Book/Money Pickup

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

September 2nd - September 17th September 3rd - September 19th September 22nd - September 26th

The Students’ Union collects just $5 for every book sold.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location The used textbook fair is located in Rosaria 114, across from the Fountain Play Centre

A Campaign For Love Equality

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Become a Love Ambassador

Take a photo expressing love or love equality and email it to loveislove@mountstudents.ca

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, email us at loveislove@mountstudents.ca

Check us out at www.loveislove.ca or through social media f /TeamLoveIsLove t @TeamLoveIsLove

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Upcoming Events Everything that’s going on in September with the Students’ Union and Vinnie’s Pub

September 6th - Shinerama 9:00 a.m. in the Rosaria Cafeteria Enjoy a FREE breakfast in Rosaria before hitting the streets of HRM to raise money for Shinerama and Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

September 9th - Trivia Tuesday 8:00 p.m. in Vinnie’s Pub It’s our first Trivia Night of the year. Compete as an individual or with friends as a team. Great themes, lots of prizes, and fun!

September 10th - Mount Mash-Up 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. outside of Seton Get tons of free stuff, meet people and local businesses, listen to great music and play games!

September 11th - Open Mic 9:00 p.m. in Vinnie’s Pub Love to sing or play an instrument? Love to listen to live music? Pop on down to Vinnie’s to listen to some of our talented students!

September 12th - Mystery Club Night 9:00 p.m. in Vinnie’s Pub What theme do you want to see happen at Vinnie’s? Follow the link below to vote on what theme you would like to see happen. https://www.facebook.com/events/1484368168475457/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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September 18th - Mystics Rally 4:00 p.m. in Rosaria Parking Lot Come out and meet your athletes! Following this event is the Mystic Jam in Vinnie’s Pub at 9:00 p.m.

September 19th - Homecoming SemiFormal 9:00 p.m. in Vinnie’s Pub Dress up and come on down to Vinnie’s with your friends to ring in the school year and dance the night away to the live band!

September 23rd - Trivia Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. in Vinnie’s Pub Compete as an individual or with friends as a team. Great themes, lots of prizes and tons of fun!

September 25th - Karaoke Night 9:00 p.m. in Vinnie’s Pub Time to belt your hearts out and grab a mic! It’s your time to shine in an awesome night of singing. All voices welcome!

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Mount Mystics Varsity Tryouts New to the Mount? Complete the online recruiting form at msuv.ca/varsity

Women’s Soccer Tuesday, September 2nd At Mainland Field 6:00pm-8:00pm Meet at Gym at 5:30pm

Wednesday, September 3rd

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Volleyball

Wednesday, September 10th

6:00pm-8:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

4:00pm-6:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

Friday, September 12th

Thursday, September 11th

At Bedford Hammonds Field 6:00pm-8:00pm Meet at Gym at 5:00pm

6:00pm-8:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

Thursday, September 4th

Saturday, September 13th

Sunday, September 14th

1:00pm-3:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

3:30pm-5:30pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

At Mainland Field 8:00pm-10:00pm Meet at Gym at 7:30pm

Men’s Soccer

Men’s Basketball

Tuesday, September 2nd

Wednesday, September 10th

At Mainland Field 6:00pm-8:00pm Meet at Gym at 5:30pm

8:00pm-10:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

Wednesday, September 3rd

Friday, September 12th

At Bedford Hammonds Field 6:00pm-8:00pm Meet at Gym at 5:00pm

4:00pm-6:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

Thursday, September 4th

11:00am-1:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

At Mainland Field 8:00pm-10:00pm Meet at Gym at 7:30pm

Saturday, September 13th

5:00pm-7:00pm A. Garnet Brown Gymnasium

New to the Mount? Complete the online recruiting form at msvu.ca/athletics

Unable to attend? If you are unable to attend one of the tryouts, contact June Lumsden, Director of Athletics at: june.lumsden@msvu.ca (902) 457-6370 Rosaria Student Centre Room 127