Upcoming Events
September
Every Wednesday — Grab your dinner from a selection of five food trucks who rotate weekly. Entertainment, activities and fresh air. For more info parkuc@golden.net.
Monthly meetings/events have began at Bereaved Families of Ontario-Midwestern Region, The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave., Suite 2002, Kitchener. Visit support@bfomidwest.org.
Wednesday, September 28 — Partnerships for Employment (P4E) Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Manulife Sportsplex, Rim Park (free buses from Ring Road at Humanities Theatre). Meet with 200+ employers. For more info www.partners4employment.ca.
Thursday, September 29 — Have you considered an international exchange, internship or other experience abroad? Find out about all the opportunities at Go Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., SLC.
October
The Student Leadership Certificate Program (SLP) is a broad based, experimental series of workshops available to all current UW students. Sign up on LEADS: September 29-Credibility, 5 to 7 p.m. ; October 1-New to a Team, 11 a.m. to 1 pm. ; October 4-Succession Planning, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ; October 5-Motivating Others, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5 — “Tableaux & Trio” noon hour concert, 12:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel, Grebel Chapel. For more info uwaterloo.ca/music/events.
Friday, October 14 — “Orchid Ensemble” noon hour concert, 12:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel, Grebel Chapel. Ensemble from Vancouver blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond. For more info uwaterloo.ca/music/events.
Announcements
NHL Alumni Benefit Tour 2016-2017 — Hockey fans rejoice as your favourite former NHLers skate into the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex & Community Centre for Hockey Night in the Tri-Cities on Thursday, December 15 at 6 p.m. For info/tickets www.benefithockey.com.
Ongoing
Mondays — BA? MA? MBA? If you’re so smart why waste time and money? G.A.! Gamblers Anonymous meetings every Monday at 7 p.m., St. Marks Church, 825 King Street, W., Kitchener (basement).
Tuesdays — French Speaking Club — presented by Les Toastmasters Volubiles from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall, Suite Heritage, 200 King Street, W., Kitchener. For info jphilippe1111@gmail.com or 226-808-5132.
Groove Dance class with Cindy from 5 to 6 p.m. at CPH 4333. For more info cindy@uwaterloo.ca.
Wednesdays — Groove Dance class with Cindy from 12 to 1 p.m., CPH 4333. For more info cindy@uwaterloo.ca.
Volunteer
Your student newspaper needs volunteers. Visit us at Student Life Centre, room 0137 or email editor@uwimprint.ca.
Workshops
Centre for Career Action
September 28 — Career Fair, RIM Park, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Note: consider attending the “Making Career Fair Work for You” workshop.
Career Interest Assessment (Strong Interest Inventory), TC 1112, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Note: there is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Strong Interest Inventory online. The assessment must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.
September 29 — Interviews: Preparing for Questions, TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop…see chart for details.
NEW-Get a Job Using LinkedIn, TC 1208, 5 to 7 p.m. Note: limited seating so register early.
September 30 — Interviews: Proving Your Skills, TC 1208, 10:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop…see chart for details.
October 3 — Thinking About an International Experience? TC 1208, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
October 6 — Work Search Strategies — TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
October 13 — Make Networking Count — TC 1208, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website.
October 18 — Successfully Negotiating Job Offers — TC 1208, 1:30 to 3 pm. Note: this workshop is geared toward graduating students.
How To Start Your Own Business — TC 2218, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
October 19 — Volunteer: Launching Your Career — TC 1208, 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
LSAT (Quantum Test Prep) — TC 1112, 2:30 to 4 pm.
Thinking About Graduate Studies? TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Thinking About Law? TC 1208, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Thinking About an MBA? TC 1208, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
GRE (Quantum Test Prep) — TC 1112, 4 to 5:30 pm.
October 20 — Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Part 1 — TC 1112, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Note: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the MBTI assessment online. The assessment must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.
