Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Intersections in Diversity
With a focus on collaboration, broadening student experience and increasing and supporting the diversity of the campus community, Student & Enrolment Services has developed a new initiative: The Intersections in Diversity Program. The program aims to improve global and cross-cultural awareness within the campus community through a series of tailored workshops. Students participating in Intersections…
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CanLearn: More Than Just Making Lists
More Than Just Making Lists is a 10-week intervention program for working professionals and mature students with ADHD offered by CanLearn Society. This intensive ‘Social Cognitive Behavioural Intervention’ program focuses on helping you to develop practical skills to improve and deal with: • disorganization • procrastination • impulsivity • forgetfulness You will have the opportunity…
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Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship
Selected recipients will receive $10,000USD (students in the US) or $5,000USD (students in Canada) to support their future studies. Eligibility Requirements: 2018 Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria: A current undergraduate or graduate student at a four-year university in the United States or Canada (graduate program itself, e.g., business school, may be shorter in length) Continuing studies as a full-time student in Fall…
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University Station Elevator Closure
Temporary elevator closure – April 30 to June 30, 2018 The elevator at University Station will be closed for eight weeks while it’s refurbished. During this time, the CTrain platform is only accessible by stairs. Those who cannot use stairs can use a bus connection to/from Brentwood or Lions Park Station to access campus. Consult…
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Mindfulness series for UCalgary students
Mindfulness is learning how to be fully present in the moment. In these sessions, we’ll explore what Mindfulness is and is not, how we can use it to manage stress and how it’s a foundation for navigating a complex life. We’ll discover how Mindfulness is a skill we already possess, it just needs to be…
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