Student Life 101 - March 2009

March 2009 | VoluMe 19101Student Life

Diversity issue!

Tips to improve concentration and

avoid distraction p.8

by Dr. Tracy Morgan

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Celebrations Week p.10

World Photo Feature p.6

Noon-Hour Concert Series

Mary Simon: “Inuit and the Canadian Arctic”

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March/aprilinternational celebrations Week (March 2-6) launch; slc atrium

international celebrations Week(March 2-6) international presentations; slc Multipurpose room

faculty of arts public lecture: Mary simon, president of inuit tapirisat Kanatami, “inuit and the canadian arctic: sovereignty begins at home”; MacKirdy hall, st. paul’s college @ 7pm http://marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com/

international celebrations Week(March 2-6) Movie night: The Italian; Mc 2065 @ 7-9pm

climate change lecture: Mark serreze, university of colorado at boulder, “cranking up the arctic heat”; fed hall @ 7pm

concert: from africa “daughter of olapa”; cguc chapel @ 12:30pm

5 international celebrations Week(March 2-6) photo exhibit, slc Mpr @ 11am and cultural caravan; slc great hall @ 6:30pm

concert: craig cardiff; humanities theatre @ 8pm, tickets: 519.888.4908

international Women’s day dinner with speaker yan li (confucius institute, renison uc); university club @ 5pm, tickets $32 at Humanities box office

international celebrations Week(March 2-6) Warrior Weekends; slc great hall @ 7pmwww.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

study of public service at uW; holiday inn 30 fairway rd. s., Kitchener @ 7:30-9:30am please register at http://publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/waterloo_registration.php

Warrior Weekends; slc great hall @ 7pmwww.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

Warrior Weekends; slc great hall @ 7pmwww.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

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3 Winter term classes end

8 on campus exams begin (april 8-24)http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/exams/schedule.pdf

27 Winter term grades appear in Quest http://www.quest.uwaterloo.ca/

7 drop, penalty 2 period ends; last day to drop a course without a petition

English Language Proficiency Exam (elpe) in the pachttp://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/

10 university holiday: good friday, university closed

11 easter weekend, university closed; no examinations scheduled

14 distance education examination days(april 14-15)http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/exams/schedule.pdf

18 concert: Music of edvard grieg solo piano and Voice;cguc chapel @ 12:30pm

calendar

http://marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com/

http://marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com/

www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

http://publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/waterloo_registration.php






http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/exams/schedule.pdf


http://www.quest.uwaterloo.ca/

http://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/




Athletics Updateheadlines

raptors TripMarch 6$45

it’s time again for our raptors road trip. Join in on the fun on Friday March 6th when the raptors face off against the Miami Heat. tickets are only $45 and include transportation, game ticket and giveaways. Purchase your tickets in the Athletics Office. Tickets are limited so come in soon to avoid being disappointed. For more information, stop by the Athletics Office.

March MadnessMarch 13-14$40/team

enjoy playing basketball? Don’t forget to round up your team and sign up for our annual March Madness Basketball tournament on Friday March 13th and saturday March 14th. Only $40/team and registration runs from Monday February 23rd- Wednesday March 11th in the Athletics Office. Also returning is our 3-point competition and draw prizes throughout the event. stop by the office for more information.

Dance ShowMarch 27free

Waterloo’s Got talent Dance show is returning on Friday March 27th at 7pm in the PAC Main Gym. entrance for all fans is free. interested in participating? sign up in the Athletics office from Monday March 2nd until Monday March 16th. registration for your group is free. For more information, please contact Jenny at [email protected].

Varsity athletics

Check out www.gowarriorsgo.ca for up to date information on playoffs including results and upcoming games for all of our Warrior varsity teams.

Public Service Opportunity

Help shape the study of public service at uW, meet leaders in local government, and network and learn from public servants.

As a uW student, you are invited to attend a unique event on Friday, March 6th where we’ll be asking for your input on two proposed uW initiatives - the Centre for Public service

and a graduate program in Public service. We look forward to hearing your comments!

this event is free and includes breakfast.

For more information about these initiatives, please visit http://publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/waterloo.html.

Friday, March 6, 20097:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Holiday Inn - ontario Ballroom 30 Fairway road South

March 11, 18, 25, 20099:00am - 6:00pm SLc/Vendor ally

the islamic information Center of the university of Waterloo is setting up weekly islamic information Booth in sLC Great Hall and vendor Alley. Please drop by to pick up your own Free Copy of the Holy Quran, Books, and DvDs on islam. Ask any question about islam. Free sign-up for email list and visit to local mosque. Please visit us at www.uwislam.com or send email at [email protected].

Islamic Info

mailto:[email protected]


www.gowarriorsgo.ca

www.gowarriorsgo.ca

www.athletics.uwaterloo.ca

http://publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/waterloo.html

http://publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/waterloo.html

http://www.uwislam.com

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News from the Library

Once the exam period rolls around, take advantage of the Library’s extended hours!

the extended hour period will run from March 29 to April 24. the Dana Porter Library will be open daily until 2:00am and the Davis Library will be open 24 hours (with the exception of sundays from midnight to 2:00am).

Extended Library Hours for the Exam Period

Please note that this term the Circulation desks will still close at regular times (Porter at 11:00pm and Davis at midnight).

Looking for a Job in Information Technology?

Check out this website:

Discoverit (http://www.discoverit.org)

Nearly half of the jobs in North America involve working with information technology. Here's a site designed to make you aware of the vast possibilities for it careers.

You'll find:Career descriptionsCareer planning guides Industry profiles tips on stress management

All focusing on the software and information technology sectors!

P.s. Don’t forget to check Jobmine for all types of jobs including summer, graduating, part-time and even volunteer opportunities.

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Counselling Services WorkshopsStress Management

March 3, 10, 17 @ 5:30-7:30pm

Ease your Mind: Managing anxiety

and Panic

March 4, 11 @ 2-4pmrenison College

Chapel of st. Bede Cost: $20.00

Procrastination

March 2, 9 @ 2-4pm

correct Incorrect grammar

March 2 @ 1:30 pm March 3 @ 9:30 am

ELPE Strategy/Information Session

March 24 @ 9:30 am March 25 @ 1:30 pm

Exam Preparation

*Four session workshopMarch 17, 24, 31, April 7

Mindfulness Based Stress reduction for Students

students with ADD/ADHD:March 4, 11, 18 @ 4-6pm

Material Fee $5

students:March 3, 10, 17 @ 4-6pm

Material Fee $20

www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/

Need to research for that paper, but don’t know where to start?

register for one of the Library’s workshops in March. this month’s workshops cover basic and advanced research, citation management, and strategies for staying current in your field of study.

For detailed session descriptions, see the workshop registration page: http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/usered/index.html.

http://www.discoverit.org

http://www.discoverit.org

www.jobmine.uwaterloo.ca

www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/

http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/usered/index.html

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(1) “Fish” thailand. Photo by Kate tonner. (2) “Boat” thailand. Photo by Kate tonner. (3) “Mob” Burnaby, BC. Photo by ethan Obliak. (4) “Chopsticks” Waterloo, ON. Photo by ethan Obliak. (5) “Beach Ball” White rock, BC. Photo by ethan Obliak. (6) “Worship” tailand. Photo by Kate tonner. (7) “Buddha” thailand. Photo by Kate tonner. (8) “Orchids” thailand. Photo by Kate tonner. (9) “Dansez”Photo by ethan Obliak. (10) “run” Photo by ethan Obliak.

International Celebrations

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about wanting something to eat. if you’re tired when you’re trying to study, you’ll find it hard to stay awake and focus well enough to remember what you’ve studied. try to avoid pulling “all-nighters” because the longer you stay awake, the harder it will be to focus. try to plan your schedule in advance so that you can get adequate sleep each night a week or so before your exam. try taking 10-minute breaks every 50 minutes to keep yourself at peak efficiency when you’re studying. Also,

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Concentration and Distraction

by dr. tracey Morgancounselling services

Most of us find it hard to concentrate on

coursework and we can often find a lot of other things that we would rather be doing. instead of concentrating on studying for exams or on completing assignments, we’re often distracted by friends, roommates, what’s on tv, MsN… Most university students tell us that they have difficulty concentrating on doing assignments and studying for exams. Here are some things

to consider to make it a little easier to concentrate: Look at the space where you’re working. Does it feel comfortable to you? Are you sitting on a comfortable chair? is the lighting OK? Does it have a comfortable temperature? is it too noisy or too quiet? Are you likely to be distracted or interrupted by others? ensure that you’re eating regularly and healthily, getting enough sleep, and getting some exercise. if you’re hungry when you’re trying to study, you’ll be easily distracted by thinking


physical exercise can help you feel more energized and focused. Make the material that you’re studying relevant to you personally. try to think of personal experiences or everyday experiences that relate to the material that you’re studying. that strategy will make the material more interesting to you and then you’ll be less likely to feel bored when studying and you’ll be able to concentrate better. Plan for fun!!! it gets quite boring, and more difficult to concentrate, if all you’re doing is coursework. ensure that you have enough time for your readings, assignments, and for studying, but also plan to spend time with your friends and have some fun. these breaks will help you relax and be able to focus better when you are studying. Obviously, you need to balance your time studying with how much fun you’re having… if you would like to talk with a counsellor about any study skills, please come and see us in room 2080 in Needles Hall, or call us at 888-4567, ext. 32655. Also, check out our website, www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/study_skills/index.html, for more information on study skills. □

www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/study_skills/index.html



CREATING UNITY CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

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Monday, March 2SLC Atrium, 3-5pm

Taste of the WeekPerformance by The Water BoysFlamenco Dance LessonUW Drummers

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Tuesday, March 3SLC MPR, 11am-2pm

International PresentationsLecture by Mary Simon @ 7pm (MacKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s College)

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Wednesday, March 4MC 2065, 7-9pm

Movie Night: The Italian (Based on the true story of a young Russian orphan who sets out to find his mother)Refreshments will be served

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Thursday, March 5SLC Great Hall, 6:30pm-12am

Cultural Caravan (in partnership with the Federation of Students)Photo Exhibition (SLC Multipurpose, 11am-2pm)

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Friday, March 6SLC Great Hall, 8pm-1am

Warrior WeekendsPerformance by The Water BoysWorld Café (SLC Multipurpose)Maple Treats

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www.icw.uwaterloo.ca

CREATING UNITY CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

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Monday, March 2SLC Atrium, 3-5pm

Taste of the WeekPerformance by The Water BoysFlamenco Dance LessonUW Drummers

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Tuesday, March 3SLC MPR, 11am-2pm

International PresentationsLecture by Mary Simon @ 7pm (MacKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s College)

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Wednesday, March 4MC 2065, 7-9pm

Movie Night: The Italian (Based on the true story of a young Russian orphan who sets out to find his mother)Refreshments will be served

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Thursday, March 5SLC Great Hall, 6:30pm-12am

Cultural Caravan (in partnership with the Federation of Students)Photo Exhibition (SLC Multipurpose, 11am-2pm)

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Friday, March 6SLC Great Hall, 8pm-1am

Warrior WeekendsPerformance by The Water BoysWorld Café (SLC Multipurpose)Maple Treats

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INUIT AND THECANADIAN ARCTIC:Sovereignty Begins at Home

M A R Y S I M O N

This lecture is part of the UW DIRECTIONS Conference.

Date: Tuesday, March �, ��Time: �:�� p.m.Location: MacKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s CollegeUniversity of Waterloo, �� Westmount Ave. W.RSVP on-line at: marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com

FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKINGFor more information contactBrandi Gillett Woods at [email protected]��-��-��, ext. ��

Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)will deliver a “State of the Union” address to Canadians about the place Inuithold in Canada, communicate issues that Inuit are currently facing in ��,and convey the social, political, and economic agenda of the Inuit of Canada.

PUBLIC LECTURE

Presented in partnership by:UW Aboriginal Services Office Academic Support Centre,

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Friday, March 6 Saturday, March 7International celebrations’ Week closing featuring The Water Boys @ 9-11pm

Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still @ 11pm

craft: Make your own Sushi

Food: Fair Trade Banana Pancakes Provided by Engineers Without Borders, Maple Syrup Treat

Dodgeball (Pac small gym) @ 8-9:30pm

Salsa Dance Lesson (SLc atrium) @ 9-10:30pm

World café with campus chat (SLc Multipurpose room)

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UW Breakers present ground FX09 @ 7-11pm

Movie: Quantum of Solace @ 9pm

Movie: Seven Pounds @ 11pm

craft: Sand art and Snow globes

Food: Pizza, Popcorn and Pop

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SLC Great Hall/Vendor AlleySLC Great Hall/Vendor Alley

Get FREE:The Holy Qur’an

Visit online today to get free copy of the Holy Qur’anor email [email protected] for more information

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Books/DVDs

Workshops/Movie Nights

Visit to Local Mosque

JAN 14, 21, 28FEB 4, 11, 25MAR 11, 18, 25APR 1, 8, 15

International Celebrations Week

themed Meals from your Favourite On-Campus restaurants!

Are y ou looking for a well rounded student

leader ship experience? Do you want to plan events, mana ge volunteers , market to stu dents and tr uly impa ct the student

life at UW? If yes, then p lease apply to be a

Warrior Weeken ds Director or the Warrior Weekend Administrati ve Coordina tor!

As one of a team you will be responsible for assisting in the planning and running of the monthly events, recruiting and retaining of volunteers, marketing and publicizing events and much more. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are an asset.

Successful candidates must be full time registered undergraduate or

graduate students (including co-op) in good academic standing and must be available for the Spr ing 2009 and/or F all 2009 terms. For more

information about the positions and the job descriptions visit: www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca and click on volunteers.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume with an accompanying cover letter to [email protected]

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For further information please contact: Cora Dupuis, Student Life Coordinator: First-year Experience Student Life Office, Needles Hall 1121 (519) 888-4567 ext. 35643 [email protected]

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