week of april 2
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Special Constable Service operates under the
community policing model, adopting the belief that
safety is everyone's responsibility. A student liaison
position is in place to aid in extending the partnerships
between the SCS and the faculty, staff, students and
greater community. This position is mutually beneficial;
fostering positive relationships between the SCS and
the community it serves. The position is 10 hrs per
week and applications are due by Friday April 5 at
midnight. For more information please contact James
Yuhasz at [email protected] or through the Career
Services Portal at https://navigator.wlu.ca/login and
search the posting under ID# 52748.
As part of the Tshepo Institute for the Study of
Contemporary Africa's Student Development Program, the
Institute has established two student awards, namely:
1) The Nelson Mandela Academic Excellence Award for
Social Justice and Development
2) The Harriet Tubman Academic Excellence Award for
Human Rights and Leadership
The awards will be given out annually at the Tshepo
Institute's Annual General Meeting.
The deadline for this year’s applications is May 30, 2013.
Further details on the awards may be found here.
Contact: Dr. Robert Ame, Director, Tshepo
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (519) 756 - 8228 ext. 5848
On April 5, from 4-6 pm, students, staff and faculty are aiming to raise $10,000 in the fight against cancer at 50
Wellington St. Nipissing University is teaming up with the Canadian Cancer Society for our event “10 for 10!
Celebrating Nipissing University’s and the Canadian Cancer Society’s Birthdays”.
Students, staff, faculty and community members will be cutting their hair, shaving their heads/mustaches, and
waxing their legs to raise pledges and support for cancer fundraising initiatives. All proceeds will be donated to the
Canadian Cancer Society.
We hope to see you on April 5th! If you cannot make it, you may still contribute at:
http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/10for10
For the most recent issue of the Nip News, please click here.
Do you like art? Are you an artist? Did you know that
Laurier Brantford will be launching an exhibition space
called The Yellow Brick Wall in Fall 2013? Are you
interested in bringing culturally and artistically significant
objects to campus? Interested in planning art exhibits?
Then please join us! The Arts Advisory Committee is
looking for interested volunteers from staff, faculty and
students. Please respond to Beth dela Rosa at
[email protected] or Kate Carter at [email protected] to
add your name!
Don't miss out on the Toast to the Class of 2013!
When: Monday, April 8 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Sanderson Centre
Champagne Toast at 5:30 p.m.
Visit our website for tickets and information
Enter the Class of 2013 GRADitude photo contest for
your chance to win an iPad mini!!
Visit: laurieralumni.ca/classof2013 for info.
The winner will be announced at the event.
Career Planning Workshop: Tuesday, April 9 9:30 – 10:30 AM, SC Johnson Building, 214
Not sure what you want to do after graduation? Plan to attend this workshop! Find out about your career options
and learn how to make career choices that best suit your values, personality, interests and goals.
Resume Workshop: Tuesday, April 9 10:30 – 11:30 AM, SC Johnson Building, 214
If you’re still using the same resume you developed in high school, it’s time to create a new one! Employers want to
see a professional, targeted resume that demonstrates that a candidate is a good match for the position. Come to
this workshop and develop a resume that gets noticed! Learn how to target your resume and present your skills
effectively. We’ll offer tips on resume styles; formatting and layout; and how to select appropriate content.
Cover Letter Workshop: Tuesday, April 9 11:30 – 12:00 Noon, SC Johnson Building, 214
Not sure how to write a cover letter? Attend this workshop! Your will learn the basics of writing a cover letter and
ways to make your application stand out. Bring a draft copy of your cover letter and we can assist you in
developing/revising your document during this session.
Job Search Workshop: Tuesday, April 9 1:00 – 2:00 PM, SC Johnson Building, 214
Most job openings are filled before they are advertised. How can you gain a competitive edge in your job search
and get the job you really want? If you’re looking for a full time job after graduation, plan to attend this workshop.
Learn how to speed up your job search and reduce competition by tapping into the hidden job market using a
variety of proven job search techniques.
Interview Workshop: Tuesday, April 9 2:00 – 3:00 PM, SC Johnson Building, 214
What do employers really looking for from candidates? Join us as we discuss how to prepare for a successful job
interview. We’ll show you how to: make a positive first impression; present your best qualifications; formulate
answers to common interview questions; and offer you tips on how to reduce stress and maximize your
performance.
1) HR305 FUNDRAISING 0.5: Fundraising is an important skill upon which many organizations advancing human
rights and other causes rely. For some people fundraising forms part of their job; for others it is the focus of their
career. This course introduces students key concepts and methods of fundraising. Topics addressed may include
annual giving, special events, foundation relations, corporate relations, capital campaigns, endowed giving, and the
ethics of fundraising. Prerequisite: SENIOR STUDENT STATUS
Winter 2014: W 7:00 to 9:50. Note: This course IS PENDING SENATE APPROVAL. If approved it will appear in LORIS
later in June.
2) HR365 Immigrant & Ethno-Racial Youth 0.5: This course applies an interdisciplinary approach to the study of
immigrant and ethno-racial youth in Canada and, to a lesser extent, the United States. The course will cover such
topics as: challenges faced by immigrant youth and how they differ from second- and third-generation immigrant
youth; marginality, racism, and exclusion; and the critical role played by the educational experience on the outcomes
of ethno-racial youth. Prerequisite: Senior student status and HR100 or HR260/CT260 or YC100.
This is course is in the process of being added to the list of approved electives for the YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S
STUDIES Honours programs.
3) HR300 Professionalization Seminar 0.5: Human Rights & Human Diversity students to prepare for internships,
postgraduate careers, and graduate study. Students will be introduced to and practice such transferrable skills as
resume and cover letter writing, presentation making, teamwork, grant applications, précis-writing, report writing,
and media monitoring. Students will also explore career options and opportunities for graduate study as well as plan
how to prepare for these opportunities. Prerequisite: HR100, HR260, HR261 and Registration in Honours Human
Rights & Human Diversity
HRHD Honours students are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course.
The Laurier Brantford Cheerleaders are having their tryouts for the 2013-2014 year Tuesday April 2 and Wednesday
April 3 at 9:30 p.m. at Wilkes House Gym. Join the Facebook group "Laurier Brantford Cheerleading Tryouts" or
contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
On April 3 at 9:30pm-11:00pm in RCW Lobby - Come and celebrate the accomplishments of 2012-2013 in Athletics
and Recreation. Doors open at 9:30pm and awards will start being handed out at 10:00pm.Tickets are $2 and are
being sold at the Hawk Desk! Food, drinks, supporting your friends and pictures with the Hawk are just some of the
reasons why you would want to come to this event. If you require any further information, please contact
Are you a graduating student with OSAP loans? Did you receive OSAP funding this year for the first time and want
to learn more about the student loans program? If you fit either of these two categories or if you are somewhere in
between, chances are you have questions concerning your student loans. Don DiMaulo, the Ontario Representative
for the National Student Loans Centre will be presenting an information session on OSAP loan repayments and other
tips. Please join Don and the Student Awards Office for a practical look at what your responsibilities are for keeping
your OSAP loans interest free or starting the repayment process.
Brantford Campus:
When: Wednesday April 10 at 1:00 pm
Location: Grand River Hall, Room 207
Cost: Free - but seating is limited. Contact Lisa Neziol at [email protected] by Friday April 5th, 2013.
The 2013/2014 Laurier Brantford Undergraduate and Graduate timetables are now available HERE. Please Note: The
course timetables are subject to change, please check back for updates regularly
The following website contains critical Registration Information for the upcoming 2013/2014 school year
The application to graduate in the Spring 2013 ceremony can be found online here The deadline to apply to
graduate is April 15. A charge of $80.65 will be applied to your Laurier account ($22.70 Convocation Fee + $57.95
late fee).
The Laurier Brantford Headstart Steering Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the 2013 Headstart
Leader applications. For the 2013 program, 10 students will be hired to lead new students through a summer
orientation program. Students interested in applying for this paid position should complete the application form and
submit electronically to Chris Brunskill, [email protected] or by hard copy at Service Laurier Brantford.
The application deadline has been extended! Applications should be submitted no later than 9:00 am on Friday,
April 5. Applications can be found here: http://www.wlu.ca/docsnpubs_detail.php?grp_id=2307&doc_id=50437
Headstart is a half-day program designed to assist new students in their transition from high school to university life
at Laurier Brantford. For more information, please contact Chris Brunskill, [email protected].
Please take note that as of Saturday April 6th, the Multipurpose Room, in the basement of the Student Centre, will
be 24 hour dedicated quiet study space.
Looking for a job on campus this summer? Interested in connecting with international students, and looking for an
opportunity to enhance your leadership skills? Laurier International is looking to hire two students! For more
information and to view the job posting, please visit the Career Development Services website at
https://navigator.wlu.ca/login.htm. A cover letter and resume can be addressed to Melissa DiLeo and dropped off
at RCE 138 before April 5, 4:00PM. If you have any questions please contact Melissa at [email protected]
Study Skills and Writing Drop In Hours: Come on in to tout drop-in hours with Jo-Anne Lawless, our Senior
Aboriginal Mentor. She will be at the Aboriginal Student House located at 111 Darling Street every Thursday from
9am -12pm. For more information or to book an appointment please email Jo-Anne at [email protected].
Soup and Frybread Wednesdays': Come on out to the Aboriginal Student House and join us for a free lunch on
Wednesday between 11 and 2!
It is the police of the Learning Services Centre not to assist students with take home exams, unless a professor has
given prior instructions to the centre staff to do so. Faculty can contact Jenna Olender directly at [email protected] to
give either specific students, or their entire class permission to use this service.
Join the Learning Services Centre for another Student Success and Wellbeing Workshop! Participants of this
workshop will have a chance to practice strategies that will help them prepare for and write both objective and essay
style exams. Come to Market Place on April 3 from 5:00-6:00 pm to take part.
Monday, April 8 will be the last day that the Learning Services Centre will hold regular appointments and drop in
hours for the winter term. The online appointment booking system will no longer be available after this date. During
the exam period appointments can be made by emailing [email protected].
Phone: (519) 756-8228 ext. 5736
Email: [email protected]
We are located in Market Place (45 Market St)
Exams can be a stressful time. We encourage you to keep our services in mind during the remainder of your
school year. Appointments can be made by contacting [email protected] or [email protected]
Laurier Brantford Children’s Education & Development students, come celebrate the end of the year with The
Children’s Education & Development Association! CEDA presents our annual Mixer! It will take place on April 3 at
The Hawk and Bell in Harmony Square from 7-10pm with food and prizes provided. Come meet the CEDA
executives and fellow lovely members, enjoy some good food and relax after a long school year! Bring a friend,
everyone is invited. Also, please note that they MUST be WLU students to attend. Email [email protected] for
more information.
Game On! is a new club for video game enthusiasts all over campus! We play a variety of games and meet
regularly Tuesday evenings, but we're flexible to try new times! Contact [email protected] or visit our
Facebook Page, Game On! Laurier Brantford if you're interested!
Are you a student who is planning on working on campus, taking summer courses or is in need of a place to stay
in Brantford for the 2013 summer? Brantford Residence Life is currently taking requests from any student interested
in renting a room or full apartment in residence between May 3rd and August 23rd, 2013. If this is something you
are interested in, check out our website for more information or to complete the Summer Residence
Accommodation Request Form. If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected] for
more information.
Downtown Brantford Research Survey: A survey is being conducted by a student in CT403 Community Internship
for Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area (BIA). This study will collect information that will assist in the
enhancement of post-secondary student engagement in the downtown area of Brantford (DTB). The desire is to
help remove or mitigate barriers of students in engaging in activities in downtown Brantford. The responses to the
survey will be kept confidential and has been approved by the Laurier Research Ethics Board. The survey will be
open until April 10, 2013. If you would like to participate, please follow the link. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Jessica Lau at [email protected].