Campus Bulletin: September 14, 2012

STUDENT AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID

NO MORE LINEUPS! No more paper! No more appointments! Exciting new changes to OSAP starting fall 2012. See our website for full details – safa.uwaterloo.ca.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 2012

rare Charitable Research Reserve September events www.raresites.org or 519-650-9336.

Rotunda Gallery presents “Double Vision” by Diane Stewart and Debbie Richards, from September 1 to 30 at 200 King Street, W., Kitchener. For info 519-741-2912.

September 3 to October 30

Berlin Tower Artspace presents “Jefferson Campbell-Cooper” 2012 Artist in Residence at 200 King Street, Kitchener. Closing reception October 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For info www.kitchener.ca/berlintowerartspace ; 519-741-2912.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Musagetes and CAFKA presents Pablo Helguera speaking as part of the Big Ideas in Art & Culture Lecture Series, at 7 p.m. at Dancetheatre David Earle, 42 Quebec Street, Guelph. Shuttle will be leaving UW East Campus Hall at 5:30 p.m. For info 519-744-5123 or cafka@cafka.org.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

The Waterloo Ballroom Dance Club will be holding a free lesson and demonstration in ballroom and Latin dancing at 3:30 p.m., PAC Small Gym. No partner or experience necessary. Optional registation will follow at 4:30 p.m. See www.uwbdc.ca or email kwballroom@gmail.com for more details.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Homer Watson House & Gallery presents an awards evening at Kitchener City Hall at 7 p.m. For info 519-748-4377, ext 223 or curator@homerwatson.on.ca.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

KW Youth Theatre presents Fall 2012 Season Auditions for Twelfth Night and Orpheus and Eurydice from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kaufman Arts Studio, 132 Queen Street, S., Kitchener. Requirements: prepare a monologue of your choice, no more than two minutes ; photo and resume optional. Casting ages 18 to 22, 20 males and 20 females. To book audition/information       www.kwyouththeatre.

Volunteer/Internship Fair – come and meet representatives from a variety of local agencies at the Student Life Centre, Great Hall from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

BEFORE September 19 – Want to continue accessing IT services on campus? You may need to change your password in WatIAM. More information at http://ist.uwaterloo.ca/nexus-auth-change/.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

5th annual Minds in Motion KW Walking Classic – walk to win for mental health. For info/registration www.kwwalkingclassic.com or 519-743-8172.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

“Averting Disaster – Coping with Earthquakes, Tsunami and Nuclear Meltdowns” lecture will be presented by Dr. Norio Okada at 7 p.m. Humanities Theatre, HH. Free admission and parking in HV. Register and info uwaterloo.ca/engineering/tdwalterbean.

UW Blood Donor September blood donor clinics – September 27 and Friday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SLC Multi-Purpose Room. Please call 1-888-236-6283 to book your appointment.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

“Sustainablity in the Park” – Waterloo Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission. Showcase of local businesses/organizations working towards sustainability. Live music, inspiring speakers, vendors and bike-a-thon. Register now at www.sustainabilityinthepark.com.

“Cycle for Sustainability” – Waterloo Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family route 10km and adult route 33km ; scenic routes. Includes t-shirt and post-ride lunch, prizes. Fundraiser for Women in Action. For info www.sustainabilityinthepark.com.

October 2012

“Roll out the Barrel” presented by UpTown Waterloo, wheel barrow races on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-register your team today to take advantage of the early-bird fee! For info contact kate.howard@waterloo.ca or visit www.uptownwaterloobia.com.

Monday, October 1, 2012

ACCKWA’s celebrating 25 years – open house from 12 to 4 p.m. at 625 King Street, E., Kitchener. For info www.acckwa.com or 519-570-3687, ext 313.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Want to continue accessing IT services on campus? You may need to chang your password in WatIAM BEFORE September 19. More information at http://ist.uwaterloo.ca/nexus-auth-change/.

IST, housing and the library are pleased to announce as a pilot project, a new service for uWaterloo students, staff or faculty 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)

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.

THURSDAYS

Why buy from a grocery store whenyou can buy straight from the producer? Join us at the UpTown Waterloo Farmer’s Market every Thursday until October 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Public Square.

FRIDAYS

Free noon hour Indie concerts at Waterloo Public Square from May 4 to September 28. Bring a lunch, bring a friend, bring your appetite for great music. Presented by Maxwell’s Music House and the City of Waterloo.

VOLUNTEER

Are you interested in writing, photography, proofreading, design layout? Volunteer with Imprint for the fall term. Lots of volunteer positions available, that look great on your resume! Wednesday evenings are production night, September 19 to November 28. Post mortem discussion of Imprint is Mondays beginning at 12:30 p.m. Drop in to SLC room 1116 or editor@imprint.uwaterloo.ca or call 519-888-4048.