Campus Bulletin: January 11, 2012

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 2013

Rotunda Gallery presents “Signs of Intelligent Life” by Maryse Maynard. Exhibit will be displayed for the month of January at Rotunda Gallery, Kitchener City Hall. For more info: 519-741-2912.

Berlin Tower Artspace presents “2012 Ontario Association of Architects Awards Exhibit” which runs for the month of January at Kitchener City Hall. For info: 519-741-2912 or www.kitchener.ca/berlintowerartspace.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Homer Watson’s 158th birthday party from 12 to 2 p.m. at Homer Watson House & Gallery. Join us for cake, prizes, etc. For info 519-748-4377.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Music University of Waterloo presents Noon Hour Concert Series with Mel Braun and Laura Loewen at 12:30 p.m., CGUC Chapel. Free admission and all are welcome.

January 24, 2013

What is roller derby? Want to join? Talk to players and members of the Tri-City Roller Girls at our Meet & Greet at 7 p.m. at your derby store, Electric Skate Company, 676 King Street, W., Kitchener, across from Club Abstract.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

UW Blood Donor Clinic – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Student Life Centre, Multi-Purpose Room on January 31 and February 1. New donors are needed. Please call 1-888-2donate to book your appointment.

February 2, 2013

Wondering if your old roller skates are fit for derby? Want to maintain your skates or grab a new pair? Come to the all-day gear clinic at Electric Skate Company, 676 King Street., W., Kitchener.

CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION WORKSHOPS

Sign up is required for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart.

Monday, January 14 – Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Part I – TC 1112 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences for learning and decision making. In the second session, discover how to apply your MBTI type to explore potential careers. Note: There is a materials charge of $10.00 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) online. The online test must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.

Tuesday, January 15 – Success on the Job – TC 1208 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Work Search Strategies – TC 1208 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Note: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details...website info at top of this section.

So You Want to be an Academic? – 12 to 1:30 p.m., TC 1208.

Monday, January 21 – Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Part II – TC 1112 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences for learning and decision making. In the second session, discover how to apply your MBTI type to explore potential careers. Note: There is a materials charge of $10.00 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) online. The online test must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.

Interview Skills: Preparing for Questions – TC 1208 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Note: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details...website info at top of this section.

Wednesday, January 23 – Career Interest Assessment (Strong Interest Inventory) – TC 1112 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Note: There is a materials charge of $10.00 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Strong Interest Inventory online. The online test must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.

Volunteer/Internship Fair – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., SLC, Great Hall. Come out and meet reps from a variety of local agencies to find out about volunteer and internship opportunities of all kinds.

Thinking About an International Experience? – 1 to 2:30 p.m., TC 1208. Info on the co-op Japan and CANEU programs will be presented.

TESL / TESOL - What’s the difference? ESL Teacher Certification – TC 1208 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 24 – My World Abroad (formerly The Big Guide to Working and Living Overseas) – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., TC 1208.

Career Exploration and Decision Making – TC 1112 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Professional School Interviews (Standard and MMI) – 5 to 7 p.m., TC 1208.

Friday, January 25 – Interview Skills: Selling Your Skills – TC 1208 from 3 to 5 p.m. In order to receive that job offer, you must prove your skills in the interview. Here is your opportunity to practise and improve. Note: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details...website info at top of this section.

Monday, January 28 – Networking 101 – Part 1 – TC 1208 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Note: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details...website info at top of this section.

Tuesday, January 29 – Are You LinkedIn? Learning the Basics – TC 1208 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Note: This workshop is intended for students who have limited knowledge of and/or experience with LinkedIn.

It’s All About Your Skills – TC 1112 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Working Effectively in Another Culture – 3 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1208. This workshop is geared towards students who will go abroad to work and international students who want to work in Canada.

Wednesday, January 30 – Choosing a Major – 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208.

How to Start Your Own Business – 2 to 4 p.m., TC 1208.

(Presented by a recruiter from LinkedIn) Rock the Technical Interview – 4:30 to 6 p.m., TC 2218.

Thursday, January 31 – Business Etiquette and Professionalism – TC 1208 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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., (basement) Kitchener.

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.

STUDENT AWARDS & FINANCIAL AID

The Student Awards and Financial Aid office will be confirming enrolment for OSAP regularly throughout the term. Please see our website for more information. http://uwaterloo.ca/student-awards-financial-aid/.

January 25 – deadline to apply for OSAP for all/winter funding.

February 6 – deadline to submit a rollover or reinstatement to add winter to your fall only application.

February 28 – deadline to submit your uWaterloo Full-time Bursary application.

Information about the 30% off Ontario Tuition Grant can be found at osap.gov.on.ca.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Call for nominations – undergraduate students to Senate. Nominations are requested for the following undergraduate student seats on Senate: Faculty Seats – one student elected by/from the full-time undergraduate students in the faculty of Applied Health Sciences, term May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2015. One student elected by/from the full-time undergraduate students in the faculty of Engineering, term May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2015. One student elected by/from the full-time undergraduate students in the faculty of Mathematics, term May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2015. At-large Seat – one student elected by/from the full-time undergraduate students, term May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2015. The nomination form is at https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/sites/ca.secretariat/files/uploads/files/ugnomform.pdf. At least five nominators are required in each case. Completed nomination forms should be submitted to the Chief Returning Officer, Secetariat, Needles Hall, room 3060, no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2013. Elections, if necessary, will coincide with the annual Federation of Students elections – www.feds.ca/elections/2013-2014. Information about Senate and its committees/councils is at www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infosec/governance/senate.htm.