Announcements:
THANKS YOU, the UW community, for your 2015 contributions of $4,659.35....as the declaration states, “We Will Remember Them.” For further info, contact Mary Anne at m_jantzi@rogers.com.</p>
Creative job seekers 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.
International Sustainable Development Projects — 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.
Volunteers:
YOUR student newspaper needs volunteers. Visit us at Student Life Centre, room 1116 or email editor@uwimprint.ca.
Mystery Shoppers wanted — Ideal candidates are focused, detail-oriented communicators who follow directions well and can keep details confidential. This is a one-time gig, and once completed successfully, the candidate and their guest will receive a meal for free. Please send your resume to alexander.kelley@feds.ca. Must love food.
Are you a UW student? Are you a WLU student? Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you eat organic food? Ambassadors/Marketing Representatives are needed at ORGANICSLIVE.com … a certified organic grocery delivery company in Waterloo and Kitchener, that includes the university community. Great remuneration! Reward is based on clients booked/engaged. Please apply to kwdeliveries@gmail.com with resume and cell number.
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.
Put this on your calendar:
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. Mark’s Church, 825 King St. 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.
Centre For Career Action Workshops:
Sign-up is required for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart.
Tuesday, January 5
Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Services (ORPAS) Q&A : attend this session if you are applying to ORPASS for January 8, 2016. We will answer your last minute questions. Pop in anytime during the hour — 4 to 5 p.m., TC 1112.
Wednesday, January 6
Succeeding in the Technical Interview — do you have the right stuff to work for a tech giant or start-up? You may thinks so, but if you can’t pass the technical interview no one else will ever know. Attend this workshop to learn from Google experts how to impress in a technical interview. — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Fed Hall.
Tuesday, January 12
Volunteer Fair — come out and meet reps from a variety of local agencies to find out about volunteer and internship opportunities of all kinds — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Life Centre Great Hall.
Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) — Part 1, TC 1112, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.
Wednesday, January 13
Rock the Technical Interview — presented by Loblaw Digital (the team building and operating the digital business for Canada’s largest retailer — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 2218.
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart for details.
Information Session for Graduating Students — 4:30 to 5:20 p.m., TBD.
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: please read the Personal Statement/Letter of Intent document. See chart for details.
Thursday, January 14
Information Session for Graduating Students — 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., TBD.
Thinking about Graduate Studies? — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208.
