Student Life 101 - January 2010 by Kris Olafson

Photo by Jackie Chow

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Photo by Jackie Chow

JANUARY 2010 4-8 8

14-15

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Lectures Begin

Distance Ed. Open enrolment ends

Clubs, Services, Society Days! 10am - 3pm, Great Hall, SLC Get involved this term! www.feds.ca

Flu Vaccination Clinic (Seasonal and H1N1) 10am - 4:30pm, SLC, Room 2134

29-30

Last day to pay winter term fees

WARRIOR WEEKENDS! Free Food, Movies, Crafts! 9pm - 12:30 Student Life Centre Bring your WatCard!

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

Feb

Black History Month

26-27

WARRIOR WEEKENDS!

On campus enrolment ends

Volunteer Internship Fair 11:30am - 2:00pm, Great Hall, SLC

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One Waterloo Includes You! The One Waterloo Campaign is an amazing program that brings attention to the many diverse communities and people at UW. The One Waterloo Campaign envisions a campus where our differences are not only identified but celebrated. Each member of the Waterloo community has the ability to express, explore, and discover who they are. Every member of the UW community is recognized as a person whom has something to contribute to the university. Everyone has the right to learn and succeed academically, and deserves an environment that is inclusive and supportive of whom they are. Winter 2010 provides UW with several key initiatives from the One Waterloo Campaign. February is Black History Month. There will be opportunities to explore the culture, art, history, and experience of Black people in North America and around the world. There will be panel discussions and performances which will educate, question, and inspire. This year’s Black History Month theme is “Aspire to Inspire” representing the differences that you can make within your community. International Celebrations Week (March 8-14) is One Waterloo’s most popular program. Students, clubs, and societies from different cultures come out and celebrate through performances, food, and information sessions. Food Services create special international cuisine throughout the week. The heart of International Celebrations Week is Cultural Caravan, where hundreds of students pack the Great Hall of the Student Life Centre to experience the amazing cultural talents of UW students. For these programs to be a success, One Waterloo needs your support. There are many volunteer opportunities within One Waterloo. If you are interested in planning events, helping with promotions, or running events then please contact Johnny Trinhstudentlife@uwaterloo.ca for more information on volunteer opportunities. Safety tips for Students The University of Waterloo is a large community. Waterloo strives to be an open and welcoming environment that supports all the members of UW. That said, with all communities as large as Waterloo, there are some practices that students should adopt to support their safety and those of their peers on campus. These include: traveling in pairs or groups at night, always letting someone know if you are traveling somewhere alone, avoiding dark paths and isolated travel routes in the evening, follow major roads at night, or well lit paths instead. There is also the UW Shuttle Service which runs 7 nights a week from 7 pm – 2am. They can be contacted at (519) 888 – 4949 ext. 84949. For more information visit: http://police.uwaterloo.ca/safety-resources/. If you have experienced any violation of your own safety, you are encouraged to contact the UW services here to support you – your information is kept confidential. For more information on what services are available to you visit: www.studentlife.uwaterloo.ca.

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Interested in becoming an

Orientation Leader? There is much buzz around campus about Orientation or Frosh Leader applications...the great news is next edition of the e-zine will have a complete article about why you should consider becoming one, and how to apply. Please stay tuned for more information, or you can keep checking www.orientationleaders.uwaterloo.ca for updates as they come in.

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Warrior Athletics January Special Events Saturday, January 16th Volleyball vs. Windsor, [W] 6pm (PAC Main Gym)

Wednesday, January 20th Basketball vs Brock, [W] 6pm, [M] 8pm (PAC Main Gym)

Friday, January 22nd Hockey vs. UOIT, [M] 7:30pm We Are Warriors. Night

Friday, January 29th Hockey vs. Brock, [M] 7:30pm Faculty & Staff Night (CIF Arena)

Saturday, January 30th Basketball vs McMaster, [W] 2pm, [M] 4pm (PAC Main Gym) Fantastic Alumni, Faculty & Staff Day

Free Admission to all UW Students with their Watcard to any regular season home game!

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January 29th and 30th Winter Welcome @SLC

Great Hall

Friday:

http://www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

9pm - 12:30pm

FREE!

Bring your WatCard

- Food : Hot Chocolate, Tea and Coffee Bar w/ Comfort Food - Activities: Board games by the Fire, Salsa, Snowman Building - Crafts: Winter Brafts, Friendship Jewellery & Keychains

- Movies : Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (11pm)

Saturday: 9pm - 12:30pm

- Food : Popcorn, Pizza and Pop (10:30pm) - Activities: Bingo, Board Games - Crafts: Photo Brames, Valentine Cards and Photo Booth - Movies: Zombieland & Time Traveller's Wife (9pm), 500 Days of Summer & Angels and Demons (11pm)

The Office of the Ombudsperson is now the Student Resource Office. The office will remain in the Student Life Centre, room 3104 and offer the following services: > Confidential non-academic advising and mediation for graduate and undergraduate students, > Informal support and guidance on issues of UW policies and procedures, > Conflict resolution and brainstorming, > Assistance accessing on and off campus services, > Programming on issues relevant to the student community Some common inquiries to the office are: > Academic integrity questions > How to access on campus services > Graduate supervision conflicts > Off-campus housing issues > Consumer concerns > And many more…

studentresourceoffice

we’re here to help

www.studentresourceoffice.uwaterloo.ca sroffice@uwaterloo.ca 519-888-4567, ext. 32402

In short, when dealing with a difficult or confusing situation, the Student Resource Office is the perfect place to begin your inquiry! Why not stop in to get conﬁdential assistance with your concerns today? The Student Resource Coordinator is available to assist you Monday-Friday 9:30-3:30 (walk-in hours) or by appointment.

92101

Student Resource Office Student Life Centre, 3104

The Volunteer/Internship Fair Come and visit the volunteer/internship fair organized by Career Services. You can meet with representatives from a variety of local agencies to find out about volunteer opportunities. These agencies specialize in many different areas including: working with children, aiding seniors, caring for people with health issues, organizing art events, and many others. You can choose to volunteer in one of the hundreds of opportunities and gain valuable experience, as well as staying connected with the community. Also, talk with representatives about opportunities that may include: administrative work, event planning/fundraising, marketing, boards and committees, special events and recreation---just to name a few. This event takes place in the Student Life Centre in the Great Hall on Tuesday January 26, 2010 from 11:00a.m. to 2:30p.m.

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Interested in working, studying, or volunteering abroad? As a University of Waterloo student you now have access to the Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas, an online guide for all of your international experience needs! Adapted from the popular print book by the same name, the Big Guide Online is divided into five sections for building international career skills: 1. Your International IQ: Learn the skills for succeeding abroad 2. Acquiring International Experience: Uncover study, volunteer, intern, and travel abroad programs 3. The International Job Search: Learn the difference between a domestic and international job search 4. The Professions: Prepare for international jobs in every field 5. International Career Directories: Find employers who regularly hire for jobs abroad

The Big Guide Online is an interactive website that includes a powerful "My Guide” section where you can set up a “My Learning Path” profile based on your global career goals. The "My Learning Path" feature indicates relevant resources for your interests and also lets you create bookmarks, notes, and an inventory of your international skills. Additional features of the Big Guide Online include quick links to volunteer opportunities, international job boards, and country guides. To access the guide, you need to sign up for an account by providing your Waterloo email address. You will be emailed an activation link to get started. To find out more about the Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas and how it can help you to enhance your international skill set, search for international work and research international organizations, attend the “The Big Guide” workshop organized by Career Services on Thursday January 28th from 12:30 to 1:30 in TC 1208. The Big Guide Online subscription is jointly funded by the Library, Career Services, and Waterloo International.

Call for Teaching Award Nominations Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher Award, and the Amit and Meena Chakma Awards for Exceptional Teaching by a Student are due in the Centre for Teaching Excellence (MC 4055) by Friday, February 5 and Friday, February 12, 2010 respectively. For further information, visit CTE’s web site at http://cte.uwaterloo.ca or contact Verna Keller at vkeller@uwaterloo.ca or Ext. 33857. What constitutes an effective nomination letter? Check out Trevor Holmes’ CTE blog entry called Effective letters for teaching award nominations.

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Where in the world do you want to go?

We can help you get there. Earn a Global

Experience Certificate at UW

GloBal ExPErIEnCE CErtIfICatE www.international.uwaterloo.ca/certificate Global Perspective Wanted If you can • adapt to work environments in other countries • be sensitive to cultural differences • communicate and work effectively with people from other backgrounds … employers around the world are looking for you!

Build Your Skills for the Global Marketplace With a Global Experience Certificate you can add an international component to your undergraduate degree. Visit us to learn more about enhancing your future with this certificate.*

It’S YoUr dEGrEE, YoUr drEaM, YoUr World. *Certificate is available to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents

WatErloo IntErnatIonal Needles Hall (NH) 1101 519-888-4567, ext. 38350 wihelp@uwaterloo.ca

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I’M GOING GLOBAL! by Leah Marshall, ERS Co-op I am planning on completing the Global Experience Certificate to supplement my Environment and Resource Honours Co-op Degree. I have had the privilege to travel to various parts of the world and recognize the importance of being a global citizen. I feel that adding the GEC to my ERS degree will allow me to put my environmental knowledge to work in degraded areas worldwide. My GEC plan includes: •

EARTH 122 & EARTH 122L - Introductory Environmental Sciences (Global Studies Requirement) FR 151 – Basic French 1 (Language Requirement) FR 152 – Basic French 2 (Language Requirement)

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Volunteering with the SHADOW program at the International Students Office on campus. I have volunteered here for two terms and plan to continue throughout my time at Waterloo. The SHADOW program is designed to help international students transition into life at Waterloo. I highly recommend it as an option if you enjoy learning about new cultures, countries and making new friends. (CrossCultural Experience Requirement ) Check out http://www.iso.uwaterloo.ca/about_iso/volunteer/shadow_volunteer.htm for more info! (The ISO English Tutor Program is another great volunteer opportunity!)

• Academic exchange to Murdoch University, Australia (International Experience Requirement). In January 2010 I will be leaving Waterloo to undertake a 5month study term down under. I plan to extend my time abroad by completing an international work-term in New Zealand or Australia. Get more exchange info at: http://www.research.uwaterloo.ca/international/exchange.html The international experience is an expensive, but very important component of the GEC. Waterloo recognizes this and provides a wealth of resources to help fund your invaluable experience! For more information on available awards visit: http://safa.uwaterloo.ca/scholarships/currentawards.html#international Overall, the GEC is a valuable addition to any degree if you wish to pursue a career with any international aspect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------There are a million ways to personalize your Global Experience Certificate plan! http://www.international.uwaterloo.ca/certificate/ wihelp@uwaterloo.ca

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20% Off

Schaum's Outlines January 2 - January 29 Enter to win a $100 Retail Services Gift Card at

bookstore.uwaterloo.ca, courtesy of McGraw-Hill Ryerson.

Jump Into Bed With a Book...

Book Sale

January 19 & 20 9:30 am to 4:30 pm SCH Concourse

Leather Jacket Day

January feature item

Order on Leather Jacket Day and receive $60 off!

$6.50 plus tax

Wednesday, January 27 10:00 am - 3:00 pm South Campus Hall Concourse

journal with pen

Buy a Mac

and get a FREE pair of Skullcandy Ink'd Earbuds! Offer begins January 3 while quantities last. retailservices.uwaterloo.ca

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