AHSUM News - November 2014

Two University of Waterloo researchers specializing in chronic disease prevention are newly appointed Applied Public Health Chairs, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced. The prestigious positions, awarded only once every five years, include close to a million dollars each in funding for highly focused research programs of national relevance to public health.

Professors Scott Leatherdale and David Hammond, both of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and the School of Public Health and Health Systems at Waterloo, are recognized nationally as leading experts in developing and evaluating strategies for reducing the prevalence of chronic disease among the Canadian population. 

See full story: Two Waterloo researchers receive national recognition

AHS Upcoming Events

AHSUM Focus Group for AHSUM Council

Thursday, November 6th at 3:00 pm | BMH 1035B (BMH Lounge)

AHSUM is looking for individuals interested in participating in a focus group regarding AHSUM representation and engagement. Refreshments will be provided for those who attend.

Interested individuals can e-mail ahsum@uwaterloo.ca to sign up for the event. This event is open to all undergraduate AHS students.

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AHSUM presents: Let's Get Physical!

Wednesday, November 12th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | CIF Gym 2

AHSUM is holding an action-packed event filled with team-based activities and all AHS students are encouraged to attend. Some activities include dodgeball, charades, and other sports. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume to win bonus points for their team and have a chance at winning cool prizes. 

For more information, see event: AHSUM presents: Let's Get Physical!

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AHS Graduate Studies Information Event

Thursday, November 13th from 4:45 pm - 6:45 pm | LHS 1621 (Sun Life Auditorium)

Join AHS at an event tailored to get you the information you need about grad school.

The discussion will include an overview of the application process including information about funding and scholarships. There will also be a focus on AHS at the graduate level with breakout presentations for Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and the School of Public Health and Health Systems. Following the sessions there will be a meet and greet for you to chat with faculty, staff, and grad students. Refreshments will be provided.

For registration, see page: Graduate Studies Information Session Registration

For more information, see event: AHS Graduate Studies Information Session Event page

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AHSUM/EngSoc Semi-Formal

Friday, November 14 at 8:00 pm | Turret Nightclub

AHSUM and EngSoc have partnered together to create a semi-formal event for all UW students. Food, dances, and a photo-booth will be featured, along with drinks available at extra cost. Tickets for the event will be sold in advance at the CPH foyer or the AHSUM office (BMH 1035a), or at the door!

This year's theme will be 'Space and Neon', so thematic and semi-formal attire is highly recommended, but not mandatory.

For more information about the specific event, see event: AHSUM/EngSoc present: Zero Gravity Semi Formal

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AHSUM Coffeehouse

Wednesday, November 19th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | BMH Lounge (BMH 1035)

AHSUM is holding a BYOE (Bring Your Own Equipment) Coffeehouse, where any and all AHS students are invited to show off their talent, whether it be singing, dancing, or even stand up comedy!

Snacks and coffee will be served for those who attend and it's recommended that all performers reserve a playing time on the sign up sheets outside of the AHSUM office (BMH 1035a)!

For more information, see event: AHSUM Coffeehouse.

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AHSUM and RSA present: Bowling Night

Monday, November 24th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm  | BMH Lounge/Kingpin Bowlounge

AHSUM and RSA have partnered together to create a fun event to help you destress before final exams! Students will be bussed from BMH to Kingpin for a fun bowling tournament, with prizes awarded to winners!

For more details about this event as they come up, see event: AHSUM and RSA present: Bowling Night.

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AHSUM Scrooge Drive

Friday November 28th, Time To Be Announced | BMH Lounge (BMH 1035)

It's that time of year again! Scrooge Drive Time!

Each Fall, AHSUM hosts a scrooge drive where AHS students have the opportunity to collect non-perishable food items from the KW area for redistribution to families within the KW area who need food over the holidays and in general. Last year, AHSUM donated over 1000 pounds of food, and this year, they plan to exceed that number!

Registration for this event is mandatory for attendees; to participate in the Scrooge Drive, you must sign-up on a designated sheet by the AHSUM office (BMH 1035a).

For more information, see event: AHSUM Scrooge Drive.

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AHSUM End of Term (EOT)

Friday November 28th from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am | Bombshelter Pub

Join AHSUM as they celebrate the end of the Fall 2014 term in style! 

Free food will be provided in 3 rounds starting from 8:30 pm, so make sure to be there early for fresh hot food!

AHSUM will also be holding a lip-sync battle, and a dance at the EOT, so swing by for a good time! More details will be revealed as the date approaches.

The event will be open to everyone aged 19 years or older.

For more information, see event: AHSUM End of Term.

AHS Updates and Reminders

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uWaterloo Student Portal Golden Ticket Challenge

It may not be a chocolate factory, but we have the next best thing.

The student portal golden ticket challenge kicks off November 3. For three weeks, lucky students can earn early access to the UWaterloo Student Portal if they find a special golden ticket hidden on campus.

For more information on the challenge, see event: uWaterloo Student Portal Golden Ticket Challenge