Upcoming Events
September
Every Wednesday — Grab your dinner from a selection of five food trucks who rotate weekly. Entertainment, activities and fresh air. For more info parkuc@golden.net.
Sunday, September 18 — The UnWedding Show beginning at 10 a.m. For more info 519-880-5749 or cmartin@walper.com.
Wednesday, September 28 — Partnerships for Employment (P4E) Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Manulife Sportsplex, Rim Park (free buses from Ring Road at Humanities Theatre). Meet with 200+ employers. For more info www.partners4employment.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.
Thursdays — Groove with Cindy dance class 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Toes Across the Floor Dance Studio, 330 Gage Ave., Kitchener, between Westmount and Gage. For more info cindy@uwaterloo.ca.
Volunteer
Your student newspaper needs volunteers. Visit us at Student Life Centre, room 0137 or email editor@uwimprint.ca.
Workshops
Centre for Career Action
September 15 — info session for graduating students, RCH 112, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
September 20— Volunteer Fair, SLC, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer, TC 1208, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop…see chart for details.
September 21 — Challenge Yourself: International Co-op Work Term Opportunities, TC 1208, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Making Career Fair Work For You, TC 2218, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
September 22 — It’s All About Your Skills, TC 1112, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Note: please sign up 2 days in advance.
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer, TC 1208, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop…see chart for details.
September 24 — Thinking About Dentistry? TC 1112, 11:30 am. to 1 p.m. Speaker Dr. Thomas Kaus.
Thinking About a Health-Related Career? TC 2218, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Michener Institute of Education rep speaker.
Thinking About Naturopathic Medicine? TC 1208, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speaker Anita Kiesweter.
Volunteer for Your Career — TC 1208, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
How to Ace the Dreaded CASPer Test-And the Future of Admissions Screening, TC 2218, 1 to 2:30 p.m. BeMo CASPer experts speaking.
Thinking About Chiropractic Medicine? TC 1112, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Speaker Dr. Linda Zach.
Thinking About Rehab Sciences? TC 2218, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Speakers Erin Gaiger, Caitlin McArthur and Jennifer Phillips.
Thinking About Veterinarian Medicine? TC 1112, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Speaker Dr. Leeann Sealey.
Thinking About Optometry? TC 1112, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Speaker Dr. Carolyn MacNeil.
MCAT (The Prineton Review — TC 2218, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Thinking About Pharmacy? TC 1208, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Speaker Dr. Feng Chang.
Thinking About Med School? TC 2218, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Speaker Dr. Rob Moreland.
September 27 — Career Exploration and Decision Making, TC 1112, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Note: please sign up 2 days in advance.
Medical School Applications )OMSAS) Q&A — TC 1208, 5 to 6 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop…see chart for details. Individual application reviews are not available during this session.
September 28 — Career Fair, RIM Park, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Note: consider attending the “Making Career Fair Work for You” workshop.
Career Interest Assessment (Strong Interest Inventory), TC 1112, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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 Strong Interest Inventory online. The assessment must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.
September 29 — Interviews: Preparing for Questions, TC 1208, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop…see chart for details.
NEW-Get a Job Using LinkedIn, TC 1208, 5 to 7 p.m. Note: limited seating so register early.
September 30 — Interviews: Proving Your Skills, TC 1208, 10:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop…see chart for details.
