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headlines Athletics Update | 4 Public Service Opportunity | 4 News from the Library| 5 Counselling Services Winter Workshops| 5 Looking for a Job in Information Technology? | 5 Islamic Information Booth | 5
Features International Celebrations Week: Photo Exhibition | 6 Concentration and Distraction | 8
Events International Celebrations Week | 10 Noon Hour Concert Series | 12 Lecture: Inuit and the Canadian Arctic | 14 Warrior Weekends | 15
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International Celebrations Week (March 2-6) Launch; SLC Atrium International Celebrations Week (March 2-6) International Presentations; SLC Multipurpose Room Faculty of Arts public lecture: Mary Simon, president of Inuit Tapirisat Kanatami, “Inuit and the Canadian Arctic: Sovereignty Begins at Home”; MacKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s College @ 7pm http://marysimonlecture. eventbrite.com/
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International Celebrations Week (March 2-6) Movie Night: The Italian; MC 2065 @ 7-9pm Climate change lecture: Mark Serreze, University of Colorado at Boulder, “Cranking Up the Arctic Heat”; Fed Hall @ 7pm
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Concert: Music of Edvard Grieg Solo Piano and Voice; CGUC Chapel @ 12:30pm
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Warrior Weekends; SLC Great Hall @ 7pm www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
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Drop, Penalty 2 Period ends; last day to drop a course without a petition English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) in the PAC http://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/
Concert: From Africa “Daughter of Olapa”; CGUC Chapel @ 12:30pm
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International Celebrations Week (March 2-6) Photo Exhibit, SLC MPR @ 11am and Cultural Caravan; SLC Great Hall @ 6:30pm Concert: Craig Cardiff; Humanities Theatre @ 8pm, Tickets: 519.888.4908 International Women’s Day dinner with speaker Yan Li (Confucius Institute, Renison UC); University Club @ 5pm, tickets $32 at Humanities box office
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Warrior Weekends; SLC Great Hall @ 7pm www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
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International Celebrations Week (March 2-6) Warrior Weekends; SLC Great Hall @ 7pm www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
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Study of Public Service at UW; Holiday Inn 30 Fairway Rd. S., Kitchener @ 7:30-9:30am Please register at http:// publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/ waterloo_registration.php
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On campus exams begin (April 8-24) http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/ exams/schedule.pdf
University holiday: Good Friday, University closed
Easter weekend, University closed; no examinations scheduled
Distance Education examination days (April 14-15) http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/ exams/schedule.pdf
Winter Term grades appear in Quest http://www.quest.uwaterloo.ca/
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Athletics Update
Raptors Trip March 6 $45
March Madness March 13-14 $40/team
Dance Show March 27 FREE
It’s time again for our Raptors Road Trip. Join in on the fun on Friday March 6th when the Raptors face off against the Miami Heat. Tickets are only $45 and include transportation, game ticket and giveaways. Purchase your tickets in the Athletics Office. Tickets are limited so come in soon to avoid being disappointed. For more information, stop by the Athletics Office.
Enjoy playing basketball? Don’t forget to round up your team and sign up for our annual March Madness Basketball Tournament on Friday March 13th and Saturday March 14th. Only $40/team and registration runs from Monday February 23rd- Wednesday March 11th in the Athletics Office. Also returning is our 3-point competition and draw prizes throughout the event. Stop by the office for more information.
Waterloo’s Got Talent Dance Show is returning on Friday March 27th at 7pm in the PAC Main Gym. Entrance for all fans is free. Interested in participating? Sign up in the Athletics office from Monday March 2nd until Monday March 16th. Registration for your group is free. For more information, please contact Jenny at jmmackay@uwaterloo. ca.
Varsity Athletics Check out www.gowarriorsgo. ca for up to date information on playoffs including results and upcoming games for all of our Warrior varsity teams.
Public Service Opportunity Friday, March 6, 2009 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn - Ontario Ballroom 30 Fairway Road South Help shape the study of public service at UW, meet leaders in local government, and network and learn from public servants. As a UW student, you are invited to attend a unique event on Friday, March 6th where we’ll be asking for your input on two proposed UW initiatives - the Centre for Public Service
and a graduate program in Public Service. We look forward to hearing your comments! This event is free and includes breakfast. For more information about these initiatives, please visit http://publicservice.uwaterloo. ca/events/waterloo.html.
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Islamic Info March 11, 18, 25, 2009 9:00am - 6:00pm SLC/Vendor Ally The Islamic Information Center of the University of Waterloo is setting up weekly Islamic Information Booth in SLC Great Hall and Vendor Alley. Please drop by to pick up your own FREE Copy of The Holy Quran, Books, and DVDs on Islam. Ask any question about Islam. Free Sign-up for email list and visit to local mosque. Please visit us at www.uwislam. com or send email at info@ uwislam.com.
News from the Library Extended Library Hours for the Exam Period
Need to research for that paper, but don’t know where to start? Register for one of the Library’s workshops in March. This month’s workshops cover basic and advanced research, citation management, and strategies for staying current in your field of study.
Once the exam period rolls around, take advantage of the Library’s extended hours! The extended hour period will run from March 29 to April 24. The Dana Porter Library will be open daily until 2:00am and the Davis Library will be open 24 hours (with the exception of Sundays from midnight to 2:00am).
Please note that this term the Circulation desks will still close at regular times (Porter at 11:00pm and Davis at midnight).
For detailed session descriptions, see the workshop registration page: http://www.lib.uwaterloo. ca/usered/index.html.
Counselling Services Workshops Stress Management March 3, 10, 17 @ 5:30-7:30pm Ease Your Mind: Managing Anxiety and Panic March 4, 11 @ 2-4pm Renison College Chapel of St. Bede Cost: $20.00 Procrastination March 2, 9 @ 2-4pm Correct Incorrect Grammar March 2 @ 1:30 pm March 3 @ 9:30 am
Looking for a Job in Information Technology? Check out this website: DiscoverIT (http://www. discoverit.org)
ELPE Strategy/ Information Session
Nearly half of the jobs in North America involve working with information technology. Here's a site designed to make you aware of the vast possibilities for IT careers.
March 24 @ 9:30 am March 25 @ 1:30 pm Exam Preparation *Four session workshop March 17, 24, 31, April 7 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Students Students with ADD/ADHD: March 4, 11, 18 @ 4-6pm Material Fee $5
You'll find: • Career descriptions • Career planning guides • Industry profiles • Tips on stress management All focusing on the software and information technology sectors!
Students: March 3, 10, 17 @ 4-6pm Material Fee $20 www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/
P.S. Don’t forget to check Jobmine for all types of jobs including summer, graduating, part-time and even volunteer opportunities.
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(1) “Fish” Thailand. Photo by Kate Tonner. (2) “Boat” Thailand. Photo by Kate Tonner. (3) “Mob” Burnaby, BC. Photo by Ethan Obliak. (4) “Chopsticks” Waterloo, ON. Photo by Ethan Obliak. (5) “Beach Ball” White Rock, BC. Photo by Ethan Obliak. (6) “Worship” Tailand. Photo by Kate Tonner. (7) “Buddha” Thailand. Photo by Kate Tonner. (8) “Orchids” Thailand. Photo by Kate Tonner. (9)
“Dansez”Photo by Ethan Obliak. (10) “Run” Photo by Ethan Obliak.
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Concentration and Distraction by Dr. Tracey Morgan Counselling Services
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ost of us find it hard to concentrate on coursework and we can often find a lot of other things that we would rather be doing. Instead of concentrating on studying for exams or on completing assignments, we’re often distracted by friends, roommates, what’s on TV, MSN… Most university students tell us that they have difficulty concentrating on doing assignments and studying for exams. Here are some things
to consider to make it a little easier to concentrate: Look at the space where you’re working. Does it feel comfortable to you? Are you sitting on a comfortable chair? Is the lighting OK? Does it have a comfortable temperature? Is it too noisy or too quiet? Are you likely to be distracted or interrupted by others? Ensure that you’re eating regularly and healthily, getting enough sleep, and getting some exercise. If you’re hungry when you’re trying to study, you’ll be easily distracted by thinking
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about wanting something to eat. If you’re tired when you’re trying to study, you’ll find it hard to stay awake and focus well enough to remember what you’ve studied. Try to avoid pulling “all-nighters” because the longer you stay awake, the harder it will be to focus. Try to plan your schedule in advance so that you can get adequate sleep each night a week or so before your exam. Try taking 10-minute breaks every 50 minutes to keep yourself at peak efficiency when you’re studying. Also,
physical exercise can help you feel more energized and focused. Make the material that you’re studying relevant to you personally. Try to think of personal experiences or everyday experiences that relate to the material that you’re studying. That strategy will make the material more interesting to you and then you’ll be less likely to feel bored when studying and you’ll be able to concentrate better. Plan for fun!!! It gets quite boring, and more difficult to concentrate, if all you’re doing is coursework. Ensure that you have enough time for your readings, assignments, and for studying, but also plan to spend time with your friends and have some fun. These breaks will help you relax and be able to focus better when you are studying. Obviously, you need to balance your time studying with how much fun you’re having… If you would like to talk with a counsellor about any study skills, please come and see us in room 2080 in Needles Hall, or call us at 888-4567, ext. 32655. Also, check out our website, www. adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/ study_skills/index.html, for more information on study skills. □ March 2009 | Student life 101 | 9
Ev e n ts
Monday, March 2 SLC Atrium, 3-5pm
Tuesday, March 3 SLC MPR, 11am-2pm
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Thursday, March 5 SLC Great Hall, 6:30pm-12am • Cultural Caravan (in partnership with the Federation of Students) • Photo Exhibition (SLC Multipurpose, 11am-2pm)
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IN UIT AND THE CANADI AN ARCTIC: Sovereignty Begins at Home Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) will deliver a “State of the Union” address to Canadians about the place Inuit hold in Canada, communicate issues that Inuit are currently facing in ����, and convey the social, political, and economic agenda of the Inuit of Canada.
This lecture is part of the UW DIRECTIONS Conference. Date: Tuesday, March �, ���� Time: �:�� p.m. Location: MacKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s College University of Waterloo, ��� Westmount Ave. W. RSVP on-line at: marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING For more information contact Brandi Gillett Woods at bgillett@uwaterloo.ca ���-���-����, ext. �����
Presented in partnership by: UW Aboriginal Services Office Academic Support Centre, Canadian International Council and the University of Waterloo
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PUBLIC LECTURE
Friday, March 6 •
International Celebrations’ Week Closing featuring The Water Boys @ 9-11pm
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Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still @ 11pm
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Craft: Make Your Own Sushi
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Food: Fair Trade Banana Pancakes Provided by Engineers Without Borders, Maple Syrup Treat
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Dodgeball (PAC small gym) @ 8-9:30pm
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Salsa Dance Lesson (SLC Atrium) @ 9-10:30pm
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World Café with Campus Chat (SLC Multipurpose Room)
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UW Breakers present Ground FX09 @ 7-11pm
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Movie: Quantum of Solace @ 9pm
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Movie: Seven Pounds @ 11pm
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Craft: Sand Art and Snow Globes
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Food: Pizza, Popcorn and Pop
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WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SLC Great Hall/Vendor Alley
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Get FREE: The Holy Qur’an Books/DVDs Workshops/Movie Nights Visit to Local Mosque Visit online today to get free copy of the Holy Qur’an or email info@uwislam.com for more information
International Celebrations Week Themed Meals from your Favourite On-Campus Restaurants!
Are y ou looking for a well rounded stu dent leader ship expe rience? Do you want to plan events , mana ge volunteers , market to stu dents and tr uly impa ct the student life at UW? If yes, then p lease apply to be a Warrior Weeken ds Direc tor or the Warrior Weekend Adm inistrati ve Co ordina tor! As one of a team you will be responsible for assisting in the planning and running of the monthly events, recruiting and retaining of volunteers, marketing and publicizing events and much more. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are an asset. Successful candidates must be full time registered undergraduate or graduate students (including co-op) in good academic standing and must be available for the Spr ing 2009 and/or F all 2009 terms. For more information about the positions and the job descriptions visit: www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca and click on volunteers. Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume with an accompanying cover letter to cedupuis@uwaterloo.ca
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For further information please contact: Cora Dupuis, Student Life Coordinator: First-year Experience Student Life Office, Needles Hall 1121 (519) 888-4567 ext. 35643 cedupuis@admmail.uwaterloo.ca