Events

Workshop for new MPS students - Facilitated by Jen Woodside, Career Advisor in Waterloo's Centre for Career Action, this workshop teaches you how to successfully prepare yourself for your upcoming co-op interviews. This workshop will be followed by a complimentary lunch in the Project Room. 

A MPS Multi-Year Celebration Event -We invite all MPS alumni, students and faculty to mix and mingle with some old friends and meet some new ones. All while enjoying some hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and some pleasant conversations in a beautiful setting. Please R.S.V.P. to Sheila by Friday, October 11th. 

Meeting for MPS Class of 2014 students - This mandatory meeting for students completing the MTP project in the Winter term will focus on discussing the MTP and sharing co-op experiences. A lunch mix and mingle with new students is planned for noon. A social event for the 2014 class will also be planned for the day. More details to come.  

Talks for new students by senior students - This afternoon will feature life/work lessons from senior students about how to be a success in the public service before new students embark on their co-op interviews and subsequent government careers. There's a lunch mix and mingle during the lunch hour (12 -1). The talks will begin at 1:00 p.m. 

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Workshop for Class of 2015 students - Facilitated by GCA Productive Consulting and Training Ltd's President and Senior Consultant Gerry Call, this workshop focuses on the fundamentals of negotiating in the workplace. 

Pay it forward event - Organized by the MPSA, the clothing drive will benefit Reaching Our Our Outdoor Friends (ROOF) and Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.

Mock Interviews organized by the MPSA - Senior MPS students conducted mock interviews to aid the current cohort with the co-op competition by alumni.  A big thank you to Jessica, Raj and Melanie! 

Talk for current students - Rob Leone, MPP Cambridge and Critic for Education, will present to the MPS program about life in the public sector including: the public policy process from a legislator's perspective; the nature of the relationship between elected officials and non-partisan public servants; the role of an Opposition critic; and career possibilities and pathways in government. A question and answer period will follow his presentation.

Fun Night for MPSers - Organized by the MPSA, this event will feature two movies, light refreshments, and snacks. Please vote for your favourite movie on Facebook or connect with Mathura. 

Pay it forward event - Organized by the MPSA, this food drive will collect non-perishables on behalf of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.