upcoming events
November 2017
“Savour in Stratford” — Bacon & Ale Trail ; A Taste of Science Exhibition ; Stratford Chocolate Trail ; Stratford Christmas Trail and more! Discover more at www.visitstratford.com
Wednesday, November 8
Noon Hour Concerts presents “Autorickshaw” at 12:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel Chapel. Free admission. For more info www.uwaterloo.ca/music.
Perimeter Institute presents a public lecture “Improbable Feats and Useless Discoveries” by Dr Pauline Gagnon, at 7 p.m. at Perimeter Institute, 31 Caroline Street, N., Waterloo. For free tickets/info www.perimeterinstitute.ca/public lectures or 519-883-4480.
November 10 & 11
Out of the Box … Meet Art$Pay! – An Art Show & Sale with 50 local artists’ curated work at The Walper Hotel, Kitchener. For info www.artspay.org.
Saturday, November 11
Love of Music Marathon — a full day of concerts and performances by musicians young and old, amateur and professional, for the benefit of the KW Symphony. Marathon is at First United Church, King & William Streets, Waterloo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info www.loveofmusicmarathon.com.
Wednesday, November 15
Noon Hour Concerts presents “Venus in the Garden” at 12:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel Chapel. Free admission. For more info www.uwaterloo.ca/music.
Saturday, November 18
United Way Fundraiser at the Bombshelter with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and live music begins at 7:30 pm. Visit www.uwaterloo.ca/united-way/events for all info.
Wednesday, November 22
Noon Hour Concerts presents “Passions for Guitar” at 12:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel Chapel. Free admission. For more info www.uwaterloo.ca/music.
Friday, December 1
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony presents “Beethoven & Mendelssohn” at 8 p.m. at Centre In The square, Kitchener. Performance also on Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m. For more info/tickets 519-745-4711.
help needed
NOT JUST TOURISTS — We are a humanitarian organization that pack medical supplies and bring them to developing countries. We are in need of volunteers, donors & travelers. For more information, please visit our fb: NJT Waterloo!
ongoing
TUESDAYS
GROOVE classes from 5 to 6 p.m., Carl Pollock Hall, room 3607. No class November 14. Last class December 5. For more info groovewithcindy@gmail.com or cindy@uwaterloo.ca.
THURSDAYS
Fall Series SCI Talks from October 5 to November 9, EV3 room 4408, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more info /UWSustain.
FRIDAYS — Fall 2017 Series for UWaterloo staff, faculty and students, 12 to 1 p.m., Davis Centre room 1302. October 27: Roy Brouwer speaking on Global Assessment of Payments for Watershed Services ; November 17: Sarah Burch speaking on Transformative Governance on an Urban Planet.
workshops
UW Career Action Workshops ; sign up is required ; strobe.uwaterloo.ca.
Wednesday, November 8
Get a Job Using LinkedIn — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., TC 1208. Note: limited seating so register early.
Thursday, November 9
Resumes, Careers and Personal Branding, Day 2 — 5 to 7 p.m., TC 2218. Note: 2 Day Workshop — Learn how to apply your self—knowledge, strengthen your existing resumé and get the job you want. Seating is limited due to demand. Bring your resumé and a job description of interest on Day 1. It is strongly recommended that you attend the “Exploring Career Pathways” workshop OR complete a values inventory in a “Career Development” appointment prior to attending this workshop in order to be prepared to build your brand.
Saturday, November 11
Resume Writing Tutorial — 12:30 to 2:30 pm., CPH 1346. Note: sign up two days in advance.
Monday, November 13
Working in Canada as an International Student: Graduate Student Panel — 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 2218.
Wednesday, November 15
Getting a US Work Permit — 1 to 2:30 p.m., TC 1208.
Thursday, November 16
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details.
Working in Canada as an International Student: Graduate Student Panel — 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 2218.
Monday, November 20
Management Consulting as a Career Option — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 2218.
Tuesday, November 21
Interviews: Preparing for Questions — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details. Please sign up two days in advance.
Wednesday, November 22
Successfully Negotiating Job Offers — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is geared toward graduating students.
Thursday, November 30
UWaterloo Optometry Admission Interviews — 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 2218. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details.
