Put this on your calendar:
MONDAYS
<strong>BA? MA? MBA?</strong> If you’re so smart why waste time and money? G.A.! Gamblers Anonymous meetings every Monday at 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 825 King St. W., Kitchener (basement).
<strong>TUESDAYS</strong>
<strong>French Speaking Club —</strong> ­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.
UW RC Events:
University of Waterloo recreation events are open to all employees of the univeristy and affiliated university colleges and their families. Register/for info uwrc@uwaterloo.ca.
GROOVE dance every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. at CPH 4333 and Wednesdays 12:05 to 12:50 p.m., CPH 3602. Rated #5 top fitness trend in SHAPE magazine 2014. For more info schatten@uwaterloo.ca.
Exchange Board — a place for UW/college employees to buy and sell items.
Announcements:
<strong>Creative job seekers</strong> -15-30 are invited to learn about placements and opportunities in STEM and digital media. Work with an employment counsellor and job development team to secure placements shaped around your interests, strengths and skills. Visit theworkingcentre.org.
<strong>International Sustainable Development</strong> <strong>Projects</strong> — C.L.O.U.D. Projects enable you to travel to a deserving partner community around the world, immerse yourself in a new culture, and actually make a difference in the lives of others. For more information visit www.TheNWC.com or email Waterloo@TheNWC.com.
Upcoming Events:
<strong>Wednesday, February 3</strong>
<strong>Conrad Grebel Music</strong> Noon Hour Concerts at Conrad Grebel Chapel at 12:30 p.m., free admission. “Music of the Future,” Eric Ross, theremin and Mary Ross, video art. For info 519-885-0220, ext 24226 or music@uwaterloo.ca.
<strong>K-W Chamber Music</strong> Society presents ‘‘Penderecki String Quartet and Leopoldo Erice, piano” at 8 p.m., KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo. For tickets/info: 519-886-1673 or WordsWorth Books or UW Box Office or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms.
<strong>Saturday, February 6</strong>
<strong>Curling Bonspiel 2016</strong> presented by Bereaved Families of Ontario. Volunteers are needed. Please contact jaime@bfomidwest.org or 519-603-0196 for more info.
<strong>Sunday, February 7</strong>
<strong>K-W Chamber Music</strong> Society presents ‘‘Great Russian Piano Quintets, Toronto Serenade String Quartet, Brett Kingsbury, piano” at 8 p.m., KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo. For tickets/info: 519-886-1673 or WordsWorth Books or UW Box Office or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms.
<strong>Wednesday, February 10</strong>
<strong>Conrad Grebel Music</strong> Noon Hour Concerts at Conrad Grebel Chapel at 12:30 p.m., free admission. “Straight, No Chaser,” Michael Wood Trio. For info 519-885-0220, ext 24226 or music@uwaterloo.ca.
<strong>Saturday, February 13</strong>
<strong>K-W Chamber Music</strong> Society presents ‘‘A Faure Evening with Christian Vachon, violin and Frederic Lacroix, piano” at 8 p.m., KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo. For tickets/info: 519-886-1673 or WordsWorth Books or UW Box Office or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms.
Volunteers:
<strong>YOUR student newspaper</strong> needs volunteers. Visit us at Student Life Centre, room 1116 until February 10 or email editor@uwimprint.ca.
See page 2 for more location info.
Centre for Career Action workshops:
Sign-up is required for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart.
<strong>Wednesday, February 3</strong>
Job Fair — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RIM Park. www.partners4employment.ca. Note: consider attending the “Making Job Fair Work For You” workshop.
Teaching Philosophy Statement — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is for graduate students and post docs.
<strong>Thursday, February 4</strong>
Explore Your Options in Law — 6 to 7:30 p.m., TC 2218.
Writing CVs — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is for graduate and post doc students.
<strong>Friday, February 5</strong>
Are you LinkedIn? Learning the Basics — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is intended for students who have limited experience with LinkedIn.
<strong>Monday, February 8</strong>
It’s All about Your Skills — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., TC 1112.
Parallel Career Planning — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is for grad students and post docs.
<strong>Tuesday, February 9</strong>
Personal Statement/Letter of Intent — attend this workshop to create your personal statement/letter of intent for professional/graduate programs — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 1208. Note: read the Personal Statement/Letter of Intent document. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Interviews: Proving Your Sills — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 2218. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
<strong>Wednesday, February 10</strong>
Work Search Strategies — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Professional School Interviews (Standard & MMI) Q&A—12:30 to 1:30 p.m., TC 1208.
<strong>Thursday, February 11</strong>
Communication for the Workplace — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1208.
Professional School Interviews (MMI) —5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 1208. Note: thre is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
<strong>Friday, February 12</strong>
Successfully Negotiating Job Offers — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is geared toward graduating students.
<strong>Monday, February 22</strong>
Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) — Part 1, TC 1112, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences for learning and decision making. In the second session, discover how to apply your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator results to explore potential careers. 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 two business days prior to the workshop.
