- International Education Week begins
- Student opinions sought
- Notes as the week begins
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International Education Week begins
Ever wanted to create abstract art with international appeal? Join us for a workshop on how to use Google Earth and GIS to create your own abstract art this Tuesday, as one of the many great events planned for International Education Week (IEW) this year.
Now into its sixth year at Waterloo, IEW celebrates the diversity and role of international education at Waterloo and in Canada. The week has something for everyone – events range from informative to purely entertaining – and the IEW Committee heartily invites students, faculty, and staff to join us for one or more of the week’s happenings.
The week’s line-up includes:
- What’s Your Name? Find out what your name looks in Chinese, Arabic or Cyrillic scripts. Stop by the Renison College cafeteria between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm on Monday where international students will spell out your name in a wide variety of different scripts for you to take home. It’s free!
- Blogging on Exchange. Attend this workshop from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Monday to find out how one exchange student shared her experiences while abroad on a blog. Location: Needles Hall 1116
- A workshop to create your own abstract art! Learn how to use Google Earth, and GIS to travel around the world to find astounding portraits of landforms with colours and patterns you've never seen before. Create your own abstract art piece of your preferred geographic location (your home? your next travel or work destination?) and we'll have it printed for you to pick up after the workshop. Makes a great gift too! Tuesday, November 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Dana Porter Library, Flex Lab
- A screening of “The First Grader” on Tuesday night at the Princess Cinemas in Uptown Waterloo. This film follows the true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom-fighter who fought for his right to go to school when Kenya started a campaign for free primary education. Bring your Watcard and a canned food item for the K-W Food Bank and your admission is only $2.00! Ticket Sales: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Film: 6:30 p.m.
- The “Where in the World?!” Photo Contest. It’s back for another year! Come to the Tatham Centre on Thursday to view photos from students who worked outside of Canada for their 2011 work terms. This popular event opens at 10:00 am. Vote for your favourite photo and the winners will be announced at 3:30 pm in the Tatham Centre lobby.
- A workshop on the Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas. The Big Guide is the perfect resource to help you build global career skills. Attend this session to learn if you’re interested in volunteering, studying, or working abroad. Tuesday, November 15, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., TC 1208
- Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Engineering, and Environment exchange program information sessions. Thinking about going on an exchange? Engineering, Environment, and Applied Health Sciences students are invited to learn about the international exchange programs available.
- Applied Health Sciences – Wednesday, November 16, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., BMH, room 1016
- Arts – Tuesday, November 15, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Hagey Hall, room 208
- Engineering – Wednesday, November 16th, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., RCH 112
- Environment - Friday, November 18, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., EV1, room 350
Visit the IEW website for a full list of the week’s events or check the Daily Bulletin’s “when and where” column for a day-by-day listing.
Student opinions sought
Two different groups - one external, one internal - are seeking student survey respondents. The City of Waterloo is looking for the best ways to communicate with students - everything from welcome programs to ongoing outreach initiatives - and is asking students to complete a short survey. Once the results are compiled, Off-Campus Housing and the Student Success Office are looking forward to collaborating with the city.
In addition, the Student Support Survey 2011 is now live. This survey, run as part of the Mental Health Review Project, focuses on the various student services at the university that relate to mental health, including Counselling Services, Health Services, and the Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD). According to the survey email that was sent to 22,697 undergraduate students, The information gathered will be used to improve the University of Waterloo's "ability to deliver timely, accessible, and effective mental health services to all our students." This survey is available until November 25.
Notes as the week begins
Counselling Services reports that Jack Williams (right), retired director of the department, passed away on November 5th. Williams joined the University of Waterloo in 1968 as an adjunct professor and counsellor, and became director of the counselling services department in 1979. He retired in 2002 after 33 years with the university and moved to British Columbia in 2008.
Health Services reminds us that it's that time of year again: flu season. They will be hosting a free Public Health flu clinic open to students, employees, and their families from Wednesday the 16th to Friday the 18th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Life Centre's multipurpose room.
The question of how Canada can develop its energy resources in a sustainable way is the topic of a public talk on Tuesday. Albert Elliott, a vice-president of Total E&P Canada, will give a talk entitled "Energy In-Motion...The Future of the Energy Mix," beginning at 5 p.m. in the J. R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall.
"This presentation will benefit not only Waterloo students, staff and professors, but also the general public," said Brad Blain, senior development officer in Waterloo's faculty of engineering. "It is intended to 'spark' a dialogue about the future of the world’s energy supply, and 'ask', how will Canada fit into a sustainable energy future."
Elliott will discuss his company's industry partnerships and its role in contributing to a sustainable approach to the energy mix. Snacks and refreshments will follow the presentation.
Finally, a service recognition reception honouring staff members celebrating their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th or 45th anniversary at Waterloo will be held on Thursday between 4:00-6:00 p.m., in South Campus Hall's Festival Room. Human Resources has published the list of 348 staff members who will be recognized at the invitation-only event.
Link of the day
When and where
Trans Awareness Week November 14-18. Details.
OMGUW wants participants to join a flash mob. Details.
Senate Graduate and Research Council 10:30, Needles Hall room 3004.
International Week "What's Your Name?" workshop, Renison University College cafeteria, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Waterloo Region Museum presents Marlene Epp, Conrad Grebel U College, “Mennonites of Waterloo Region” 1:30, Christie Theatre, 10 Huron Road, tickets $8, 519-748-1914.
Getting Started in Desire2Learn workshop for instructors, organized by Centre for Teaching Excellence, 3:00 p.m., and other dates, Flex Lab, Dana Porter Library. Details.
Waterloo Public Interest Research Group presents An Evening Against Prison, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., SLC2139.
Warrior Think Pink Campaign for breast cancer research: percentage of sales at Boston Pizza will be donated to the campaign November 14 (King Street North location), November 21 (Erb Street West location), 5 to 8 p.m.
Jon Lajoie, comedian, “Live Nation” tour, 8 p.m., Humanities Theatre.
Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies workshop: “Financially Sustainable Management Strategies for Urban Water and Wastewater Networks” Tuesday, November 15, from 7:30 a.m., Mississauga Grand convention centre. Details.
Alumni in Ottawa: business networking luncheon hosted by Concordia U, Tuesday, November 15, 11:30, Minto Suite Hotel. Details.
Library workshop: “The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas” Tuesday, November 15, 12:00, Tatham Centre room 1208. Details.
Career workshops: “Working Effectively in Another Culture” 1:00, Tatham Centre room 1208; “Exploring Your Personality Type” November 15, 2:30, Tatham room 1112.
Energy In-Motion...The Future of the Energy Mix, public talk by Albert Elliot, Tuesday, November 15, 5:00 p.m., J. R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall.
International Week film screening, “The First Grader”, about 84-year-old student in a Kenyan village, Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m., Princess Cinema, Waterloo.
‘Seeds of Resistance’ series sponsored by Waterloo Public Interest Research Group: “Decolonization for Settlers” Tuesday, November 15, 5:30, Math and Computer room 2017.
United Arab Emirates campus second anniversary dinner and reception, hosted by president Feridun Hamdullahpur, Tuesday, November 15, 6 p.m., The Address Dubai Mall.
Rockstar karaoke at Bombshelter pub, Student Life Centre, Tuesday, November 15, 9 p.m.
Waterloo Unlimited program for grade 12 students, “Roadmap to Research”, November 16-18. Details.
Flu immunization clinic November 16-18, 10:00 to 5:00, Student Life Centre multipurpose room.
Career workshops November 16: “Work Search Strategies” 10:30, Tatham Centre room 1208; “International Research Opportunities” 12:00, Tatham room 2218. Details.
UWRC Book Club: Too Close to the Falls by Catherine Gildiner, Wednesday, November 16, 12:00, Dana Porter Library room 407.
Geographic Information Systems Day presentations Wednesday, November 16, 12:30 to 3:30, Environment I courtyard.
Free noon concert: Honkyoku Duet, shakuhachi and bass clarinet, Wednesday, November 16, 12:30, Conrad Grebel UC chapel.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) information session on internships for Canadian and German undergraduate students, Wednesday, November 16, 3:30, Needles Hall room 1101.
Stratford campus presents Geoff Hayes, department of history, “Vimy Ridge: A Spatial History” Wednesday, November 16, 7 p.m., 6 Wellington Street, Stratford.
Public talk by Prof. James Kugel, "Walking in the Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Biblical Scholar's Journey with Cancer." Thursday, November 17, St. Jerome's Siegfried Hall, 7:30 p.m.