Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Dear Stress
The Dear Stress Video Competition, a collaborative initiative from the SU Wellness Centre and the Faculty of Nursing, has now wrapped up. Entrants were tasked with creating short videos about their experience with stress and the strategies they use to cope with it. The winning videos can be viewed on the Dear Stress website.
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Devon Academic Resource Centre
The Devon Academic Resource Centre (DARC) is a centrally located area (ENC 208) where 1st and 2nd year students in the Schulich School of Engineering can gather to study, interact, and gain access to academic support resources. Students can access tutoring assistance in core 1st and 2nd year courses (AMAT 219, ENGG 201 and 202, PHYS…
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Tom Pinder Educational Scholarship
Deaf & Hear Alberta has announced details of a new scholarship: the Tom Pinder Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is valued at $2,000, and is open to applicants from two years of age and up. Applicants must be deaf, hard of hearing, or a Cochlear implant user. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2014. For…
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Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada has announced details of the 2014-2015 Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. There are 6 awards available, each valued at $2500.00. The award is applicable towards full-time studies of a first undergraduate degree. To be eligible: Candidates must be Canadian citizens or have lived in…
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Waiting Room Meditation
Stressed and frustrated while waiting for an appointment? Why not try a short audio guided mindfulness meditation while you wait? Check out this link: http://franticworld.com/ Click on: Resources > Free meditations from Mindfulness And try steaming these activities: Three Minute Breathing Space Sounds and Thoughts Meditation Mindfulness Meditation of the Body and Breath
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