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Weekly NewsWILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
BRANTFORD | Waterloo | Kitchener | Toronto
Week of September 30th, 2013
Brantford Foundations
Brantford Foundations is looking for Instructional Assistants for BF190. The central duties include attending a training session, attending lectures, readings, and grading student work. If you are interested please send your resume and cover letter to Charles Wells at [email protected]. Please specify “IA Application” in the subject line of your e-mail. All hiring is done by the professors.
Contact Information:Charles Wells - [email protected]
Criminology
Public Criminology 2013
- A New Special Topics Course in the Department of CriminologyCourse: CC405S (Public Criminology)When: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. (Public lecture runs from 7 pm to 8:30 pm)Who: All are welcome!Where: Research and Academic Centre West, (RCW002)Each class in the Public Criminology course will feature: A lecture from an invited esteemed criminologist.For further information, please contact either Dr. Carrie Sanders ([email protected]) or Dr. Lauren Eisler ([email protected]).
Academic Advising
Program WorksheetsUnsure of your program requirements? Download your program worksheet to view your program requirements in an easy to read format. Worksheets are helpful with course planning and ensuring that you are on track for graduation requirements. Students normally follow the worksheet of the year in which they were admitted. If you are unsure of which worksheet to use, please contact the Academic Advising team.
AppointmentsStudents can book appointments with an Academic Advisor though the online booking system, available on our website.Have a question? Unsure about your courses? Year 1 students are encouraged to visit us during our drop-in hours. Drop-in’s for the Fall term are:Mondays 9:00 am -11:00 am & Thursdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmPlease note that the drop in’s scheduled for October 10 have been cancelled. They have been rescheduled to October 11 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.Please come see us in the Dean’s Office, RCE132
Academic AdvisingEmail: [email protected]/brantford/advisingPhone: 519.756.8228 x5849Location: RCE132
Dean’s Office
Community Scavenger HuntThe Dean’s Office is holding a Community Scavenger Hunt for all of 1st semester (deadline to submit is December 6th). You and your partner can win iPads or other awesome prizes such as a gift certificate to the book store. If you are interested please register in the Dean’s Office (RCE132). Also join our Facebook group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/157238557770258/210224692471644/?notif_t=group_activity
Contact Information Sarah Baker - [email protected] Clement - [email protected] Tackaberry - [email protected]
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Accessible Learning
Paid Tutor Wanted:Accessible Learning and Learning Services is currently recruiting tutors for the 2013-14 academic school year. If you would like to earn extra money while tutoring in courses you previously have taken, then please contact [email protected] for informaiton on how to apply. We are currently in need of a tutor for GG101. If you have taken this course and obtained at least a GPA of 9, then you are most welcome to apply.
Angel [email protected]
Volunteer Note TakersThe Accessible Learning Centre is currently recruiting Volunteer Note Takers to assist students with disabilities obtain a complete set of class notes.What do you need to do? It’s easy!-attend all of your course lectures and take legible, comprehensive notes-post your notes within 2-3 days of the lecture-have a GPA of at least 7What are the benefits? Lots!-be part of one of the largest volunteer groups on campus-improve your notes by being more conscientious in class-receive valuable references for a job well done-gain experience to include on your resume and WLU’s co-curricular recordHow do you apply? I’m glad you asked!-log onto my learning space>self registration>alcbrantford note takingThanks for your consideration. For a list of all outstanding courses require note taking, visit:
https://www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/academic-support/accessiblelearning/notetaking/outstanding.htm
Recruitment & Admissions
Is you Co-Curricular Record looking a little empty? Are you a student who would be interested in giving tours to perspective students? Recruitment & Admissions is looking for volunteers to help out at our next open house!
E-mail Nirvinder Gill at [email protected] for more information!
Brant United Way
Bake-offKick off the 2013 Brantford Campus United Way Campaign with our first Come out to the RAC Courtyard on October 1st at noonRegister now for a chance to win great prizes
Contact Jeanette Wilson at x5665 or [email protected] for more details!
The Tshepo Institute
The Tshepo Institute is holding its Annual General Meeting in Brantford on October 3rd, 2013; this year it will be a two part event. The daytime event will be at 1:00-4:00pm in RCW324, and the guest speaker will be Dr. Cynthia Sottie, Department of Social Work, University of Ghana. The evening event will be at 7:00pm in RCW002, with guest speaker Dr. James Orbinski, former internationalpresident of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Dr. Orbinski accepted the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to MSF, and is now a member of the Tshepo Advisory Board. Dr. James Orbinski’s book “An Imperfect Offering” will be available for purchase before and after the public lecture. Dr. James Orbinski has agreed to sign copies, as well. Both events are open to the public.
Contact: Dr. Robert AmeEmail: [email protected]: 519.756.8228 ext. 5848
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Athletics & Recreation
Laurier Brantford is hosting the OCAA golf tournament in Paris, ON from September 30th-October 2nd and we are looking for volunteers. We need 20 individuals to help out; NO GOLF EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Contact [email protected] if you are interested! Another volunteer opportunity is for Homecoming in Waterloo. We need responsible individuals to chaperone the busses to and from Waterloo and take attendance.Get informed! Follow us on Twitter (@lbcreation) and like us on Facebook (Laurier Brantford Athletics & Recreation) to keep yourself updated for gym schedules, fitness classes and gym closings and even to get information on what we have to offer! [email protected]
FITNESSCome join our Fitness Classes! We offer many different classes regardless of skill level; beginning to experienced! Every 10 fitness classes attended, your name will be entered in to win a draw at the end of the semester. Work out, look great, win big. What’s there to lose? For the fitness schedule, visit www.lbstudentaffairs.ca Stop by Wilkes or email [email protected] for more information.Coming up this October! “Fall Into Shape For Winter” is a whole bunch of fun activities and tips in how to get into shape! You can track your progress at Wilkes, or just do it for fun, it’s up to you! Stop into Wilkes and check it out come October 1st!Laurier Brantford Homecoming us coming up October 19th! Start collecting all of your gold & purple swag and keep your eyes open for upcoming advertisements!Follow us on Twitter @lbrecreation and on Facebook “Laurier Brantford Athletics & Recreation”!
Registrarial Services
Important Academic Drop/Add Dates:September 23rd - November 4th, 2013: If you drop/withdraw from12-week course(s) during this time period, you are responsible for 55% tuition. November 5th, 2013: From this date until the end of classes in this term, if you drop a 12-week fall term course (or withdraw), you will receive academic penalty (failure) and are responsible for 100% tuition.
Emergency Contact InformationPlease ensure that you update your Emergency Contact Information (via LORIS). This can be done by clicking on the “Personal Information” menu once you enter your LORIS account, then click on the tab titled “Update Emergency Contacts.” In cases of emergency it is imperative that we have the most up-to-date information for you regarding who to contact.
2013-2014 Important OSAP InformationStudents please check your OSAP status on your LORIS account for the most up to date information. Please click here. Undergraduate Scholarships/Awards/Bursaries Student Profiles will be available soon! Please keep checking our website at http://wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=2548&p=22318.
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The Wellness Centre
OPEN DAILY 8:30am -4:15pm
Blood Donor Clinic:Our first blood donor clinic of the year will be on October 1, 2013 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the WLU Student Centre B016 (Multipurpose Room). Bring your ID with full name and signature or full name and photo. Go to www.blood.ca to book an appointment!
Beat the Seasonal Flu 2013: Get Your Free Annual Vaccination Starting the week of October 7, 2013
Physician appointmentsPhysician appointments are offered daily by appointments and walk-in by order of priority/if available.
Counselling AppointmentsCounselling appointments are offered daily by appointment
Chiropractic ServicesAppointments are offered weekly on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Treatment approaches include interventions such as adjustments, soft tissue therapy and exercise prescription. Call ext 5803 for more information or to book an appointment.
Massage TherapyAppointments are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call ext 5803 for more information or to book an appointment.
Custom Foot OrthoticsOn site foot orthotic services are here. LB insurance and most private insurance companies cover some or all of the cost of custom orthotics. A physician referral is required. Please call ext 5803 for more information and to book an appointment.
Thinking of quitting smoking? Health Services can help!We offer free Nicotine Replacement Therapy, along with health teaching and counselling with our physicians and nurses!
Free samples!!Tampax and Always pads, panty liners and condoms are available at the Wellness Centre.
Our goal is to support you in achieving your personal and academic best!
The Wellness CentreStudent Centre, 2nd Floor519-756-8228 ext [email protected]
Career Development Centre
Applying to Graduate School WorkshopTuesday, October 1st 1:00 – 2:30 PM97 Dalhousie Street, DAL 007 (downstairs)Are you considering further education? Attend this workshop to learn more about how to find and choose the right program, application requirements/procedures, and how to create an effective application. Learn how the Career Centre and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies can help you with this process. This workshop is suitable for those starting to consider graduate school, those who are in the process of make inquiries, and those who plan to apply this year.
Applying to Teacher Education Programs - Step 1 and 2Thursday, October 3rd 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Odeon Room 210Step 1 (11:30 – 12:30) Considering a career in teaching? Attend this workshop to determine if teaching is for you; how to choose the right program; teacher education options outside of Ontario; and how the Career Centre can help you. Step 2 (12:30 – 1:30) In this hands-on session, you will review the Ontario Bachelor of Education online application form, create a login, download supplemental materials, and have a chance to ask questions about the application process.
Drop-in Hours:Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon.
Career Development CentreSC Johnson Building, room 112519.756.8228 x 5726www.wlu.ca/[email protected]
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Students’ Union
Food BankDo you like free food? Come join Food Bank on September 26 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (or until supplies last) in the Multipurpose Room in the Students Centre (which is in the basement) for free ice cream sundaes! This is our first giveaway of the year so please come and “chill” with all of your friends, listen to live entertainment from the Laurier Brantford Music Committee, and make a delicious sundae!
contact [email protected] for more information
Laurier Students for LiteracyDo you love to read? Have you read a book and wanted to share your thoughts and opinions with your peers? Laurier Students for Literacy is running a book club for ALL Laurier students! Come out to our first meeting October 8th at 10pm in the Student Centre’s multipurpose room!
Contact [email protected] for more details
Hawk Team Presents Build A Bear!October 1stRCW Lobby11am till 3pmBuy your ticket for an animal at the U-Desk for $20.00
Get Clubbin’ WeekOctober 2nd and 3rd in RCW Lobby 12:00pm- 3:00pmStop by to check out all the clubs on campus and to learn about creating your own club!
For more information email [email protected]
Graduate Studies
The Graduate Students’ Conference in Indigenous Research, to be held January 31-February 1, 2014, on the Laurier Brantford campus, is extending a Call for Abstracts to any graduate or fourth year students. The conference, Indigeneity, Globalization and the Law, invites thoughtful presentations on any aspect of Indigenous peoples’ involvement with the legal system, which might include such topics as Aboriginal restorative justice, the Zapatista Women’s Revolutionary Law, or the overrepresentation of Maori prisoners in the Australian correctional system. Please contact Carla Lopez or Jo-Anne Lawless at [email protected]. The deadline for submission of abstracts is November 14th, 2013.
Contact Information:
Jo-Anne LawlessMA candidate, Cultural Analysis and Social TheoryCarla LopezMA candidate, [email protected]
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The Weekly News
Submissions can be made here: www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/submissionDeadline for submissions are Fridays at 10am
Laurier Brantford Learning Services
Writing WellThis is a six week workshop series for students who wish to enhance their academic writing skills. Each week will focus on a different topic such as assignment types, prewriting, and specific writing skills. Students are encouraged to bring the assignments they’re working on with them for assistance and feedback. It will be held on Wednesdays beginning September 25th from 4 – 5 pm. For more information or to register contact us at [email protected]. Please register ahead of time -- spaces are limited!
Facilitated Study Groups Available!Learning Services also provides class specific support for students in our Facilitated Study Groups. These are drop-in times for students to receive extra assistance on course specific content. The Facilitated Study Groups will be held in Market Place in room MP115 weekly for the following courses:CO 243: Wednesday 1-3 pmPS101: Tuesday 6-7 pm and Wednesday 10:30-11:30 am
Language Support Program Volunteer OpportunityWe’re currently recruiting volunteers for the Language Support Program. This is a great way to add volunteer experience to your co-curricular record, help out a fellow student and connect with new people from around the world! If you would like more information, please visit https://www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/academic-support/learningservices/languagesupport.htm. Please contact Rhiannon Myers at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.
Language Support Program -- We’re Here to Help!Are you an English Language Learner looking to improve your English speaking skills and/or receive support in your courses? The Language Support Program can assist you! There are two options for this program:
1. Conversational Support: Participants are paired with other Laurier Brantford students. The students meet for approximately one hour per week to engage in fun activities and practice speaking English.2. Course-Specific Support: Each participant is paired with a Laurier Brantford student in one of his/her classes. The students meet once per week to exchange class notes and discuss lectures and readings. This type of support is helpful for courses where it is more difficult to keep up with notes and readings.
If you would like to improve your English, meet other students or receive support in a particular course, please fill out the Language Support Program registration form available at https://www.wlu.ca/forms_detail.php?grp_id=37&frm_id=2791 or contact Rhiannon at [email protected]
Check us out on Facebook: Laurier Brantford Learning Services CentreFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbwritelearnVisit our blog: http://lblearningservices.wordpress.com/
Contact us!Phone: (519) 756-8228 ext. 5736Email: [email protected] are located in Market Place (45 Market St)