Hi MPACS! How is everyone doing? You've almost made it to the end of Winter 2020, hang in there you're doing great!
This weeks newsletter we have some exciting job opportunities, articles we think may interest you, an essay writing contest, and some great resources to help with working at home!
Just because we are social distancing doesn't mean we can't still talk! We miss seeing your faces on campus and want to keep in touch in the best way we know how... social media! Make sure you are following @pacsuwaterloo on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! We have been having lots of fun going into the lives of PACS students, and graduates, through takeovers on Instagram!
Opportunities
Lead and Workshop Facilitators
The Ripple Effect Education (TREE) is hiring for Lead Workshop Facilitators and Workshop Facilitators!
TREE develops and facilitates skill-building programs to give youth the tools they need to resolve conflict in healthy and independent ways. TREE has worked with over 4,700 youth in Waterloo Region since 2016.
Applications can be found here and are due April 27!
Peace and Human Security Intern
Project Ploughshares is hiring two paid interns to work part time (4 days/ 32 hours a week for 8-12 weeks)!
To see job description, qualifications, and how to apply, visit Project Ploughshare's Employment/Internships webpage.
Full application due May 19, 2020 at noon.
Fraser Institute - Student Essay Contest
This year for the annual Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest, students are tasked to explore the ideas of Milton Friedman and uncover the connections between economic freedom and other freedoms.
The rules, essay guidelines, and past examples of winning essays can be found on the website here, the deadline for submissions is June 1, 2020.
Cash prizes will be awarded
Journal for Peace and Justice Studies - Call for Papers
Manuscript submissions should be accompanied by a cover letter containing all contact information and title of the essay. No identifying information may be in the submission itself. All manuscripts submitted for publication must be prepared for blind review. Articles should be double-spaced throughout. An abstract of 100-150 words and a bibliography must be included with the submissions. Authors are advised to use inclusive language throughout the manuscript, and to follow the Chicago Manual Style.
For more information, contact the editor at eugene.mccarraher@villanova.edu
Please submit to sharon.discher@villanova.edu, by May 6, 2020.
Light Reading
The Benefits of Self Compassion
Written by UWaterloo Professor Allison Kelly, and published in Psychology Today, this article offers important insight into self compassion strategies that you may find helpful.
The full article can be accessed here.
Peacebuilders Need to Write a New COVID-19 Narrative
Written by PACS student Victoria Lumax, this op-ed piece posted by the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement explores the importance of language and peace today.
Read the blog post here!
MPACS Blog
The MPACS blog features work from current MPACS students and alumni. Please find the most recent blog entry here.
Important Resources
Emergency Service Contacts
- UW Police 519-888-4567 ext 22222
- Grand River Hospital - 519-749-4300
- St. Mary's Hospital - 519-744-3311
- After-hours off-campus clinics
- Good2Talk - 1-866-925-5454
- Here 24/7 - 1-844-437-3247
- Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Centre - 519-741-8633
Disclaimer: Events and opportunities above are not all endorsed by the PACS department; this bulletin includes opportunities that we think PACS students may be interested in but are not sponsored by PACS. Please use your own discretion to determine if an opportunity is right for you.
If you have any questions regarding the above content please contact: pacsasst@uwaterloo.ca