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The Women’s Resource Centre is now recruiting Peer Helpers for the Fall 2017 semester. There are a number of positions available, including with the Community Outreach and Peer Support Team, the Events and Education Team, and the Male Allyship Team.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 12, 2017. 

Consult the WRC for more information.

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The Engineering Students’ Society is launching a new initiative this year to engage both upper year and incoming students. The ESS Peer Mentorship Program is designed to match incoming first year students with an upper year mentor based on their interests. The program can be very flexible with your schedules with three main events, and minimum two casual check ins with your mentee or mentor each semester.

Upper Years

• Now that you’re old and wise, this is an opportunity to step into a mentor position, and exercise leadership while providing guidance to the next cohort of engineering students.  You will be matched with a mentee based on your department and involvements, which is a great chance to share your experiences while encouraging students to get involved.

 Upper Year Mentor Application

First Years

• This is a fabulous chance to secure a friendly face on campus that knows the ins and outs of engineering and can be there for any questions throughout your first year.  Ask away any concerns you have, and learn more about departments and student clubs that interest you.

First Year Mentee Application 

We’re extremely excited to launch this program and spots are filling up quickly.  Applications will remain open until September, but sign up now to secure your spot.  The application takes no more than five minutes to complete, and ensures a chance to meet a friend you might not cross paths with otherwise!

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On April 6, 2017, SAS is providing a half day of academic strategies support sessions for students who are registered with Student Accessibility Services.

Focus topics include:

• Exam strategies
• Time management & spaced practice
• Well-being strategies – sleep and the brain

Where?
TFDL, Student Success Centre
3rd Floor, Room 355D
10:00 am–11:00 am – Exam Strategies
11:00 am-12:00 pm – Time Management & Well-Being strategies

Seating is limited. To register, please email access@ucalgary.ca

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The Student Success Centre, Libraries & Cultural Resources, and the SU Wellness Centre have partnered to run a program called W²RAP UP from April 4 – 5, 2017.

This program provides Writing, Wellness, Research, and Academic Support, as well as Peer-Assisted Study Sessions. Through group sessions, you will have an opportunity to receive support for exam-preparation, research, and writing, as well as support for maintaining holistic wellness during the final stretch of the term.  Writing Tutors and Academic Development Specialists will offer one-on-one sessions, and stress-reduction activities such as making stress-balls and receiving free massages will also be offered. This event will provide you with access to services and resources on campus to help you as you wrap up the term!

Access the full schedule of sessions here: http://www.ucalgary.ca/ssc/events/wrap_up

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Accessibility in the Workplace

March 21, 2017 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

*Requires registration

Ready to graduate or thinking about your future career? This interactive workshop offers students with disabilities and/or medical conditions a great opportunity to hear from employers who are passionate about recruiting, empowering, and retaining employees with disabilities, and to meet some of the great community resources available to help with navigating employment with a disability!  Discussion topics will include:

• Duty to accommodate and what organizations can do to support the diverse needs of their employees

• Disclosure of disability – a conversation about how much employees should/need to share, and when?

• Empowering and positioning yourself to choose a great employer

• First person perspective from professionals with a disability/medical condition – Colleen from SAIT and Jennifer from U of C Wellness Centre

This highly interactive session will be in roundtable format, where 4-5 students will have the opportunity to connect with 2 employers per table. Open networking will commence once the formal roundtable portion has concluded.

Employers:  HR – University of Calgary * City of Calgary * Royal Bank of Canada * Husky * Calgary Public Library * CINTAS * Meticulon

Resources: Champions Career Centre * Prospect Human Services * The Worx * Canadian Mental Health Association

Limited seating!

To register: access@ucalgary.ca / 403.210.6019

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