Upcoming events
October
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, October 26 — “Verdi, Strauss, Dvorak & Greer, with Amy Waller Prince” noon hour concert, 12:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel, Grebel Chapel. Free admission. For more info music@uwaterloo.ca.
Sunday, October 30 — K-W Chamber Music Society presents “HMM Trio” at KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo. For info/tickets 519-886-1673 or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms.
Monday, October 31 — Call for Artists — Collective Identity Encourages Unusal Collaborations at TheMuseum, Kitchener. For more info www.themuseum.ca/call-artists.
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.
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.
October 26 — Law School Applications (OLSAS) Q&A — TC 1208, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Note: there is a prereqisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details. Individual application reviews are not available during this session.
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer — TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see website chart for details.
Senior Co-op Student Panel: Strategies for Success — TC 2218, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
October 27 — Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Part 11 — 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.
October 28 — Working in Canada — TC 1208, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
October 31 — Interviews: Preparing for Questions — TC 1208, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
November 1 — Interviews: Proving Your Skills — TC 1208, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart on website for details.
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.