Upcoming Events
November
Monthly meetings/events have began at Bereaved Families of Ontario-Midwestern Region. Formore info call 519-603-0196 or support@bfomidwest.org.
UW Community Choir Ensemble is recruiting new members. Rehearsals on Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. at Conrad Grebel Great Hall room 1111. For info uwcommunitychoir@clubs.feds.ca.
Wednesday, November 9 — “Not Just Baroque: The Harpsichord from Shakespeare to Hendrix” noon hour concert, 12:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel, Grebel Chapel. Free admission. For more info music@uwaterloo.ca.
Saturday, November 12 — “Love of Music Marathon.” Amateur and professional musicians of all genres perform throughout the day to benefit KW Symphony,at First United Church, King and William Street, Waterloo, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission, donations encouraged. For more info loveofmusicmarathon.com.
Wednesday, November 23 — “Save a life at UW.” Blood Donor Clinic begins today until November 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room. Stop by and bring a friend – we’ll bring the cookies! www.blood.ca.
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.
Workshops
CECA – sign up is required.
November 2 — Faculty of Education Talks — online, 11:14 a.m. Note: view Faculty of Education recorded talks through a weblink after November 2. Check the Centre for Career Acton calendar for weblink week prior to event.
Career Exploration and Decision Making — TC 1112, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Note: two (2) days in advance for sign up.
Professional School Health Programs Q&A — TC 1208, 5 to 6 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
November 3 — Personal statement/Letter of Intent — TC 1208, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
November 4 — NEW: Get a Job Using LinkedIn — TC 1208, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Limited seating so register early.
November 7 — Make Networking Count — TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
November 8 — NEW: Fintech Panel — TC 2218, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fintech is a new economic wave where technology is used to bring innovation to the financial services industry.
November 9 — Work Search Strategies — TC 1208, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
November 15 — How to be an Exceptional Employee — TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
November 16 — Working Effectively in Another Culture — TC 1208, 1:30 to 3 pm.
Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Part I — TC 1112, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Two session workshop. 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 (2) business days prior to the workshop.
Explore Your Options: Health Related Careers of Science Alumni — TC 2218, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
November 17 — Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer — TC 1208, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Management Consulting as a Career Option — TC 2218, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
November 21 — Successfully Negotiating Job Offers — TC 1208, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Note: this workshop is geared toward graduating students.
November 22 — Interviews: Preparing for Questions — TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details.
November 23 — Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Part I I— TC 1112, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Two session workshop. Note: thre 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 (2) business days prior to the workshop.
Getting a US Work Permit — TC 1208, 12 to 1 p.m. Note: sign up two (2) days in advance.
November 24 — UWaterloo Optometry Admission Interviews — TC 1208, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details.
