<u><strong>Upcoming Events</strong></u>
<b>F</b><b>ebruary</b>
University of Waterloo Art Gallery presents “Place and Space” by C. Wells, at Gallery One ; “Behind the High Grass” by Soft Turns (Sarah Gorlitz and Wojciech Olejnik), at Gallery Two from Jan. 9 – March 8. Visit the gallery Tuesday to Saturday 12 to 5 p.m., at 263 Phillip Street, Waterloo. 519-880-6599. Free admission.
Homer Watson House & Gallery invites you to attend Grand River Collegiate Institute Graduation class exhibition titled “transFORM” from Feb. 8 – 28. Open Reception is Sunday, Feb. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info 519-748-4377, ext 223 or curator@homerwatson.on.ca.
Homer Watson House & Gallery presents “Winter Exhibition.” For more info 519-748-4377, ext 233 or exhibitions@homerwatson.on.ca.
Friday, Feb. 28
Renowned Data Scientist Hilary Mason speaking at Canadian Open Data Experience (CODE) Inspiration Day at the University of Waterloo Stratford Campus, 195 St. Patrick Street, at 2 p.m. Register early to save your seat, www.eventbrite.ca/e/code-2014-inspiration-day-program-stratford-tickets-10433495867.
University of Waterloo Midnight Sun Solar Rayce Car Team invites you to our “Fundin’ the Sun Kickoff Event” in Engineering 5 from 2-5pm. Learn more about our Indiegogo project which aims to raise $15,000 for our eleventh car and its tour of Ontario!”
Wednesday, March 5
Domus Student Housing & Sage Condos present “The Goose Chase Race,” a student fundraiser helping send Type 1 kids to camp. Start at Shoeless Joe’s, corner of King and University, at 2:30 p.m. For more info Chirag.Sheth@diabetes.ca.
KW Youth Theatre auditions for three upcoming plays. Reserve your audition time at www.kwyouththeatre.com.
Thursday, March 13
Homer Watson & Gallery is happy to invite you to attend “Conserving Cultural Heritage Landscapes” from 12 to 1 p.m. with Leon Bensason, City of Kitchener’s Co-ordinator. For info 519-748-4377 or www.homerwatson.on.ca.
Saturday, March 15
Waterloo Chamber Players present “Stories Untold, a Night of Music and Art,” at K-W Mennonite Church, 15 George Street, Waterloo. For more info 519-208-5508 or waterloocp@gmail.com.
Friday, March 28
UN international day for the elimination of racial discrimination. For all info on day and evening events, go to www.crosscultures.ca.
Friday, March 28-31
EXPLORE the riveting world and culture of entrepreneurship; EXPERIENCE ambition and passion among participating delegates; ENGAGE in an intensive two-day case competition featuring real life start-ups. Apply to UW Apprentice Competition today at www.uwapprentice.com.
Announcements
Call for Nominations: Graduate Students to Senate — nominations are requested for two graduate students to be elected by/from the full and part-time students of the university, terms May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2016. Nomination forms are available from the Secretariat, ext 36125, and from the Secretariat webpage, https://uwaterloo.ca/secretariat/nominations-elections. Completed nomination forms (at least five nominators are required in each case) should be submitted to the Secretariat, Needles Hall, room 3060, no later than 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. Elections will follow if necessary.
University green guide was released this past September! Look for hard copies in the SLC and Waterloo Residences’ Front Desks. The guide is also available online on the SEED web site and likely soon on the UW Sustainability web site. SEED: https://uwaterloo.ca/school-environment-enterprise-development/.
C.L.O.U.D. Projects at UW — get involved in a sustainable development project in developing communities around the world! Join The New World Community and travel to Kenya, Haiti, or the Dominican Republic. Visit www.thenwc.com/cloud_projects/cloud_on_campus or email Waterloo@thenwc.com for more details!
Are you interested in putting your UX skills into practice? Join us for an unforgettable experience and a chance to win awards totalling $20,000. For more info and to register visit UWaterloo Stratford campus home page.
Church of Scientology of Cambridge presents a free public information centre with over 500 films such as, effective study skills ; communication in social life and business and more. Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1305 Bishop Street, N., Cambridge.
Centre for Career Action Workshops
Sign up is required for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart.
Monday, Feb. 24 — So You Want to be an Academic? — 3 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1208.
Academic Work Search — 10 to 11:30 a.m., TC 2218.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 — Hot Tips from the Pros! — 4:30 to 6 p.m., TC 2218.
Wednesday, Feb. 26 — How to Start Your Own Business — 3 to 4:30 p.m., TC 2218.
Thursday, Feb. 27 — Social Media, Networking and You — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TC 2218.
Monday, March 3 — Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) — Part 11, 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., TC 1214. Note: there is a 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 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) online. The online assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.
Careers Beyond Academia — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 2218.
Tuesday, March 4 — The “Who Am I?” Self-assessment Game — 10:30 a.m. to 1 pm., TC 2218.
Wednesday, March 5 — Career Exploration and Decision Making — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TC 1112.
Academic Interview — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 1208.
Explore Your Options: Health Related Careers of Waterloo Science Alumni — 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 2218.
Thursday, March 6 — Business Etiquette and Professionalism — 10:30 am. to 12:30 p.m., TC 1208.
Pharmacy School Interviews (Standard and MMI) — 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 2218.
Saturday, March 8 — Further Education Boot Camp — 3:30 to 5 p.m., TC 2218.
Thinking About Rehab Sciences? — 5 to 6:30 p.m., TC 2218.
Thinking About Med School? Perspectives of a Waterloo Grad — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., TC 2218.
General Application — 2 to 3:30 p.m., TC 2218 and/or 5 to 6:30 p.m., TC 1112.
Classifieds
Help Wanted:
Weekend counselors and relief staff to work in homes for individuals with developmental challenges. Minimum eight-month commitment. Paid positions. Send resume to Human Resources, KW Habilitation Services, 108 Sydney Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 3V2.
Full and part-time help wanted — we are looking for key people to expand our financial services business in this area. Experience not necessary, as we train. For an interview call 519-893-3052 and ask for Gerard.
For Sale:
PHD uniform regalia in excellent condition. Cap, hood and gown. Men’s large to XL. New $700 ; asking “best offer.” Email dvich40@hotmail.com or 905-892-0020.
