SCIENCE STUDENTS’ COUNCIL
THE CURRENT
THE CURRENT PRESENTS
ABOUT THE CURRENT
The Current is an entirely student-led online platform for information and entertainment centered around science students and the wider scientific community at Western and beyond. Administered by the Science Students’ Council, our writing and design teams work closely with the communications portfolio of the SSC to communi provide enticing articles and other forms of media. If you are interested in being a part of our group, you can find applications for writing positions online at westernssc.ca.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Seungwon Han MANAGING EDITOR Emi Roni SENIOR WRITERS Dhvani Meta Sonia Persaud WRITERS James Iansavitchous Ishleen Sudan VP COMMUNICATIONS Crystal Lee DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Julia Ao
02 03
04 05 06 07
08 09 10
11 12 13 14
LETTERS FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & THE SSC GETTING IN TOUCH WITH PROFS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES WHAT I WISH I KNEW SOONER FIRST YEAR MEMORIES ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACADEMIC ACCOMODATION DIVERSITY AND ALLYSHIP GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES & ROLES FIRST YEAR ESSENTIALS MEET YOUR COUNCIL SSC PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW SSC MERCH CAMPUS MAP
SENIOR DESIGNERS Bernie Jin Jessie Wang
SCIENCE STUDENTS’ GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Science Students’ Guide
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
MEET O R CO NCIL ?
We strive to help each Western University science undergraduate achieve the best student experience possible. Science Students' Council is composed of 57 members of the science community, including elected representatives that serve as your voice within our supporting Faculties, and appointed commissioners responsible for improving your undergraduate experience. We are your link to the University Students' Council, the University Senate and the various departments within the Faculty of Science and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
! There are so many ways to get involved with SSC! Apply to be a part of one of our 8 committees this month, and keep an eye out for department representative elections and commissioner applications this spring. Find out more on our website at westernssc.ca or ask us in person at any SSC event!
STA
IN TO CH
Feel free to send us a DM on our socials or write up an email with any questions or concerns you have!
11
GE
ING FAMILIA
I H HE PO
GO E NANCE
FOLIO OF HE
C
Led by the President of the SSC, the governance portfolio is responsible for all things council business. The Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Secretary, and Internal Affairs Officer facilitate council meetings, aid in elections, and mediate discussions.
DEN
COMM NICA ION
PPO
As SSC’s largest portfolio, the Communications team consists of photographers, videographers, digital artists, writers, and an internet commissioner whose collective role is media coverage. They are responsible for the publication of council and otherwise science-related articles through The Current, while also providing graphic and promotional support for all other committees of the SSC.
The Programming Portfolio is responsible for the organization of events hosted by the SSC, while also paying a conjunctive role between council and local charity partners. Through sustainability events, the Envrionmental branch of this portfolio helps educate Western’s science students about the climate crisis. P OG AMMING
ACADEMIC
Within this portfolio, VP of Academic works with the Advocacy and Research & Policy commissioners, as well as the department representatives, to identify key student issues and recommend solutions. This team further supports Western’s science students through promotion of academic counselling and work/internship opportunities.
The two constituents of this SSC portfolio are the Science Donation Allocaton Committree and the Finance Committee, Led by the VP of Finance, this team is responsible for budgeting expenses and revenue, and otherwise keeping track of all of the SSC”s finances. This portfolio further supports the SSC brand by overseeing its Student Group Grants and obtaining sponsorships.
FINANCE
12
SCIENCE STUDENTS COUNCIL
get our science merch
THE CURRENT
westernssc.ca/store
13
SCIENCE STUDENTS GUIDE
INDERMERE ROAD
PERTH DRI E
5
36 35 32
DR I
E
30 28
34
33
31
26
29 25
21
24
SE DLE MID
ROA D
18 20
EST ERN
16
D ROA
27
19
17
OND HM RIC
EL GI N
22 23
15
12
6
LA M BT ON
13
UN I DR
I
ER SI T
DR I
E
E DR I HU RO N
11
7
SUNSET DRI E
14
E
8
8
9
SARNIA ROAD PHILIP A I A ENUE
1 3
2
4 10
RESIDENCE BUILDINGS
IMPORTANT LOCATIONS
1
ONTARIO HALL
10
TD STADIUM
19
SOCIAL SCIENCE CENTRE
28
TA LOR LIBRAR
2
PERTH HALL
11
RECREATION CENTRE
20
UNI ERSIT COLLEGE
29
MATERIAL SCIENCES ADDITION
3
ESSE
12
SPENCER ENGINEERING BUILDING
21
PH SICS AND ASTRONOM
30
CHEMISTR BUILDING
4
LONDON HALL
13
ALUMNI HALL
22
NORTH CAMPUS BUILDING
31
KRESEGE BUILDING
5
SAUGEEN-MAITLAND HALL
14
HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING
23
MIDDLESE
32
DENTAL SCIENCES BUILDING
6
DELA
15
SOMER ILLE HOUSE
24
ESTERN SCIENCE CENTRE
33
MEDICAL SCIENCES BUILDING
7
ELGIN HALL
25
34
HEALTH SCIENCES ADDITION
8
MED
BIOLOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES NATURAL SCIENCES CENTRE
ROBARTS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ALUMNI HOUSE
26
35
9
27
COLLIP MEDICAL RESEARCH BUILDING
36
LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
HALL
ARE HALL
A -S DHENHAM HALL
16
ELDON LIBRAR
17
STUDENT SER ICES
18
UNI ERSIT COMMMUNIT CENTRE (UCC)
COLLEGE
CAMPUS MAP 14
SCIENCE STUDENTS’ GUIDE SCIENCE STUDENTS’ COUNCIL 2021