Campus Bulletin: March 30, 2012

VOLUNTEER

Join Tutoring Beyond Borders (TBB) to gain valuable work experience and volunteer hours. We provide free tutoring to high school students with flexible hours and little time commitment. Opportunity for scholarships and growth in the organization. Visit www.tutoring-beyond-borders.com.Shadow volunteers needed to be paired with new international students for fall 2012. Show them around, help them socialize and make their stay at Waterloo more enjoyable. Make great friends and learn a new culture. Please apply at www.iso.uwaterloo.ca.Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 16 for the 10th annual UpTown Country festival from 12 to 11 p.m. at the Waterloo Public Square. Many shifts available. Visit www.uptowncountrywaterloo.com for more info or volunteer.country2012@gmail.com.English conversation partners needed to be paired with international students for fall 2012. Talk in English with your partner once a week, share Canadian culture and correct conversational errors. Please apply at www.iso.uwaterloo.ca.Alzheimer Society K-W needs a Polish speaking volunteer to visit a person with dementia, two hours per week for friendship and caregiver respite. Training provided. For info please call 519-742-1422.Congress 2012 of the Humanities and Social Sciences is looking for volunteers for their March 26 to June 3 event.

Volunteer opportunities include campus ambassadors, audio-visual/information technology monitors, airport ambassadors, Uptown Waterloo ambassadors or Downtown Kitchener ambassadors and special event attendants. Training is provided.

If interested go online to arts.uwaterloo.ca congress-volunteer-positions and fill out a volunteer application form.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2012Rotunda gallery presents “Sublime Maelstrom” by Marian Wihak from March 1–31 at 200 King Street, W., City Hall, Kitchener. For more info call 519-741-3400, ext 3381.berlin tower Artspace presents “The People’s Museum of Kitchener” Jefferson Campbell-Cooper from March 1–31. For info please call 519-741-3400 ext. 3381.?March 21 to April 25rare presents “Gardening for Beginners” — a six class series, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Register by March 19. For info/registration 519-650-9336 or info@raresites.org or www.raresites.org.?Friday, March 30, 2012St. Jerome’s University is pleased to announce its third annual SMF (Sexuaity, Marriage and Family studies) Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For info/tickets visit smfsymposium.ca. Saturday, March 31, 2012“Come Taste the Tradition” at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. Excite your taste buds with golden-brown pancakes, apple cakes, funnel cakes, along the half-mile-long outdoor mall. Enjoy other great events. For info www.elmiramaplesyrup.com or 519-669-6000.?April 2012rotunda gallery presents Southern Ontario Nature and Science Illustrators 2012 Exhibit, “Sons” from April 1 to 29 at City Hall, 200 King Street, W, Kitchener. Reception April 1 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For info 519-741-2912.?April 20, 21, 2012Canadian Federation University Women presents their annual book sale on April 20 and 21 at the First United Church, King and William Streets, Waterloo. Drop off donations at church on April 18 and 19th. No textbooks please. For info call 519-740-5249 or www.cfuwkw.org.?Thursday, April 27, 201234 annual justice dinner – “Alternative Justice” presented by Region of Waterloo and Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council. Reception at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m., St. George Banquet Hall, 655 King Street, N., Waterloo. For tickets/rsvp 519-883-2304 or www.preventingcrime.ca by Friday, April 20, 2012. Thursday, May 10, 2012Gala celebrating 20 years of the UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival, with Sophie Milman. Reception at 7 p.m., The Embassy Room, Bingemans. For info/tickets 519-885-1921 or www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca/gala.?Saturday, May 12, 2012It is official — the second annual Spring on the Trail will take place. Volunteers needed as well. For more info please email info@springonthetrail.ca.

UW RECREATION COMMITTEE EVENTS 2012

To register for all events, email uwrc@uwaterloo.ca.Miscellaneous:“Bring Your Lunch to Work” cookbook — email your recipes to uwrc@uwaterloo.ca.

Retirement FAQs book is ready for distribution. Email uwrc@uwaterloo for your copy.

Email uwrc@uwaterloo.ca for discounted tickets for St. Jacobs Playhouse, Angel’s Diner, Centre in the Square, and lots of great movies such as The Iron Lady, Sherlock Holmes, etc.

Exchange Board — for all your “classified” needs... uwrc@uwaterloo.ca.

UPTOWN WATERLOO BIA EVENTS 2012

June 16 — UpTown Country. Rain or shine, this free licensed event is celebrating its 10th year. Located in the Waterloo Public Square. www.uptowncountrywaterloo.com for more info.June through September — free on Thursday nights, music comes tothe streets of UpTown Waterloo. Dates, times and locations to be announced.July 20 to 22 — Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival. Rain or shine, this licensed event will be at two stages located in the Waterloo City Centre parking lot and Waterloo Public Square. www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca.August 23 to 26 — Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival. Free international street performers festival on King Street in UpTown Waterloo.

For more information about the above events call 519-885-1921 or email uptownbia@waterloo.ca

CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION WORKSHOPS 2012

Please refer to the CCA Workshop Calendar for updates/changes and to sign up for the following workshops.Friday, March 30 — Job Search: Uncovering Opportunities On and Off Campus – staff only – 12 to 1 p.m., webinar. No registration required. See www.careeraction.uwaterloo.ca/staff for webinar log-on details one week prior to the scheduled webinar.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS NEEDLES HALL

Mark your calendar! Spring 2012 Promissory Notes and payments are due April 24, 2012. Spring fees will be posted to your student account early in April. After your fees are posted, submit your Spring 2012 Promissory Note (correct and complete) or payment in full by April 24 to avoid late fee and to be sure you’re “fees arranged,” so you’ll have access to learn on May 1, 2012. For information: Student Accounts, Needles Hall room 1110 ; studentaccounts@uwaterloo.ca or ext 38466.

STUDENT AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID

OSAP pickup continues from our office in Needles Hall, 2nd floor, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment necessary.March 30 — deadline for submitting spring OSAP supporting documents, rollovers and reinstatements.April 20 – last day to pick up your winter OSAP funding.

You will be able to book your spring loan pick up appointment starting April 16.Information regarding the 30 per cent off Ontario Tuition Grant can be found at osap.gov.on.ca.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Artists and crafts people are invited to apply to show their work at the 2012 Art Round The Pond event in Wellesley, June 16, 2012. For more info www.artroundthepond.ca/vendor.html or questions can be emailed to artroundthepond@gmail.com.IST, housing and the library are pleased to announce as a pilot project, a new service for uWaterloo students, staff or faculty. Starting on January 3 in the DC Library, IT helpdesk services will be offered in the evening and on the weekend. The IT helpdesk will be open Monday to Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. Services will include help with wireless issues (Eduroam), WatIam administration, virus removal, anti-virus installation and general questions.2012 James Dyson Award is now open for entries and calling on the next generation of design engineers to boldly engineer the future by developing a problem-solving invention– only the bold need apply. Grand prize is $10,000! For info www.jamesdysonaward.org or davidw@strategicobjectives.com.

ONGOING

SUNDAYS

An important part of faith is doubt and asking hard questions. Join the St. Bede’s Chapel community, Renison University College, Sundays for worship — and questioning — at 10:30 a.m. (coffee hour conversation after is always lively) or more info, contact Megan at mcolling@uwaterloo.ca.

MONDAYS

BA? MA? MBA? If you’re so smart why waste time and money? G.A.! Gamblers Anonymous meetings every Monday at 7 p.m., St. Marks Church, 825 King Street, W., Kitchener. (basement)Imprint Post Mortem — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Student Life Centre, room 1116.

TUESDAYS

CNIB is conducting a Lions Low Vision Clinic at 180 King Street, S., Waterloo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info www.cnib.ca or 1-800-265-4127.

Classifieds

WANTED

Used books wanted ?for CFUW Book Sale April 20-21 at First United Church, King and William Street, Waterloo. Drop off donations at church April 18-19. Call 519-740-5249 for information. No textbooks. www.cfuwkw.org/booksale.

HELP WANTED

Weekend counsellors and relief staff to work in homes for individuals with developmental challenges. Minimum eight-month commitment. Paid positions. Send resume to Human Resources, KW Habilitation Services, 108 Sydney Street, Kitchener, ON, N2G 3V2.Summer Sales Assistant needed – must be full-time college/university student returning to school Fall 2012. Assist the Advertising/Production Manager with cold-call sales/marketing in Kitchener, Cambridge and Stratford for advertisements in Imprint, UW’s student newspaper ; familiar with Salesforce program ; design/layout of advertisements for Frosh issue 2012. MUST HAVE valid license and reliable vehicle. Excellent people and organization skills ; self starter ; sales marketing experience. This position is contingent on government funding. Email resumes to ads@imprint.uwaterloo.ca..

HOUSING AVAILABLE

Student housing available — ?starting at $499/month. Select locations still available close to UW and WLU. Newer buildings with some full furnished. Groups of all sizes accepted. Call 519-781-1000 to book a viewing.Cash paid daily — Waterloo’s largest property maintenance company is looking for honest, hardworking people! $100-$400 a day! Apply online, www.propertystarsjobs.com.Student rental properties available for rent close to UW. Clean, upgraded detached houses, townhouses, apartments and true loft space rentals available on many nearby streets including Lester, Sunview, University and Hazel. Rentals to suit all group sizes from 1 to 13+. Many start dates available. Please contact Hoffaco Property Management at rent@hoffaco.com (preferred) or 519-885-7910.