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Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference 2020
When: February 7 -9, 2020
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Where: 1200 Park Rd. Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
ICPF 2020 is being hosted by Eastern Mennonite University and is a student-led peace and justice conference for Peace colleges in the U.S. and Canada.
The 2020 Intercollegiate Peace Fellowship Conference theme is "Nothing About Us Without Us," encouraging participants to investigate whose voices are heard and whose are missing across a range of peace and justice issues.
When working for justice and peace, we want to talk about both the “what” of justice and peacebuilding as well as the “how,” asking questions like: who belongs? who’s in and who’s out?
If you are interested in attending, talk to PACS advisor Rachel about potential funding to support your attendance.
Events
Public Speaker: The Journey of Reconciliation: Local Implications for Settler Canadians
When: January 21, 7-8pm
Where: Waterloo Public Library, Main Library
Since the release of the 2015 Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, many settler Canadians are engaging in discussions of reconciliation. There is often however an angst of not knowing what to do, fear of saying or doing the wrong thing or feeling guilt or shame about the injustices done to Indigenous peoples, so that denial or avoidance may be chosen instead of engagement.
Waterloo Women's Wednesday
When: January 29, 12-1
Where: Needles Hall 3308
This month's W3 session features two faculty members, Aynur Kadir and Kimberly Lopez, whose research explores the use of digital storytelling by marginalized groups.
Lunch from Cafe Pyrus will be provided. Entrance is by donation.
Global Day of Protest "No War on Iran! Troops out of Iraq! Peace in the Middle East" & Vigil to Mourn for Flight 752
When: January 25, 2-3pm
Where: Waterloo Public Square
A peace rally in solidarity with the Global Day of Protest "No War On Iran!" is being held on Saturday, January 25 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Waterloo Public Square.
During this time, there will be a moment of silence to mourn the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 that was accidentally hit by an Iranian missile on January 8 killing 176 passengers including 82 Iranians, 57-63 Canadians and 11 Ukrainians among other foreign nationals.
The Waterloo action is organized by KW Peace, WR Nonviolence and the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. Co-sponsored by LSPIRG. Rallies are taking place at the same time across the country and around the world.
Read more about the Global Protest here
Public Speaker: "Messianic Pan-Africanism in Inter-War North America"
When: February 3, 2020
Where: Hagey Hall 334
Dr. Adjetey researches and teaches post-Reconstruction U.S. history, specializing on the African American experience and African Diaspora in Canada and the Caribbean.
Refreshments provided, all are welcome.
Read more about this event here.
Call for Papers
Politics and Innovation
UWaterloo Political Science Graduate Student Association (PSGSA), Seventh Annual National Conference
When: March 13, 2020
Where: Balsillie School of International Affairs
The Political Science Graduate Student Association (PSGSA) of the University of Waterloo is calling for abstract submissions for the Seventh Annual National Conference, themed: “Politics and Innovation". The conference will take place in the Balsillie School of International Affairs on March 13, 2020.
(Re)settlement: Making Place, Making Space
Social Justice Studies Second Annual Graduate Student Summit
Summit Dates: May 1-3, 2020
Where: Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Early Bird Deadline (may be eligible for funding): January 22, 2020
Final Deadline: February 15, 2020
Conference format:
Individual papers or presentations of 20-minute duration, complete panels, or group presentations should be submitted by final deadline. Submissions for special workshops and non-traditional presentations related to (re)settlement, place, and space are welcome.
Submissions:
Individual proposals should include a 300-word summary and a short bibliography by January 15, 2020 (early bird submission potentially eligible for funding) or February 15, 2020 .
For panels or group presentations, please submit a 500 word abstract along with a short biography of each participant. Please include any tech/AV requirements in your submission.
Future Security Challenges Facing Canada: Vital Insights from Women in International Security
Women in International Security (WIIS) - Canada
Conference Dates: May 7-8, 2020
Where: Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Toronto, Ontario
Submission Deadline: February 24, 2020
Women in International Security (WIIS) - Canada is seeking graduate research papers for its annual workshop in Toronto. We invite women graduate students working in the field of security, broadly defined, to leverage their existing research into short, policy-oriented papers that showcase how their work is important to Canada and the world.
Selected applicants will receive outstanding professional development and networking opportunities with leading firms, recruiters, and members of the defence and security industry.* The best papers will also be invited into a special issue of International Journal.
Jobs and Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for CISV: Children's International Summer Villages
When: Summer 2020
Where: Various National and International Destinations Available
Applications Due: ASAP interviews are conducting in January and February
CISV is recruiting leaders (ages 21+) for their Village, Interchange, and Step up programs. Leaders are trained by their National Training Program, as well as a local leadership trainer. Prior to traveling, the leaders meet with their traveling delegates every Wednesday from April 1 - June 10th7-9pm at JF Carmichael School, Kitchener. In September leaders attend a Welcome Back party with the delegates and present to our community about their experience.
Vist the webiste to learn more about this opportunity.
Map the System 2020
Registration Deadline: February 5, 2020
The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement at Conrad Grebel University College is pleased to be facilitating UWaterloo’s participation in the global Map the System challenge. Organized by Oxford University’s Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Map the System is a systems thinking competition that challenges students to deepen their understanding of complex social and environmental problems
PACS 398 credit for MAP the System Projects
Summer Job Postings: Growing Hope Farm
When: Full time Wednesday - Saturday, April to August 2020
Where: Growing Hope Farm, Cambridge, Ontario
Application Deadline: February 7, 2020
Beginning April 2020, Growing Hope Farm has three positions available which would be perfect for a student.
Please click 'read more' below to be taken to their website where you will find a complete job description.
Upcoming Courses
International Center on Nonviolent Conflict Free Online Course
When: February 13- April 1, 2020
The online course begins on Tuesday, February 13, 2020, and ends on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. ICNC is looking for 50 highly motivated participants with educational and/or practical experience in the field of civil resistance and nonviolent movements and organizing who can bring energy, lived experience and intellectual investment to this participant-driven course.
Summer School: Social Movements and Cooperation in Brazil
When: May 4-25, 2020
Where: Brazil
This course will combine experiential, research and writing components. Students will live with families on MST settlements and observe and participate in MST agricultural work, meetings, political and cultural events. A segment of the course will also take place at the MST’s Florestan Fernandes National School and will include meetings with the MST’s national staff. There will also be meetings with other social movements and unions (e.g., Via Campesina, the “Sem Teto” or “Homeless Movement”, etc.).
Students will complete preparatory research assignments prior to traveling to Brazil, participate in and lead group meetings, seminars and tutorials in Brazil, and complete a follow-up research paper.
Read more here.
External Scholarships and Awards
Graduate Research Awards for Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation 2019-2020
Application Deadline: February 3, 2020
A total of four awards of CAD $5,000 are available to Canadian Master’s and/or Doctoral candidates to support the independent research and writing of an academic paper responding to a specific Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament (NACD) topic. Awards also include domestic travel support to Ottawa where successful candidates will present their completed papers during a special event at Global Affairs Canada Headquarters on March 25, 2020.
Mackenzie King Scholarships 2020-2021
Application Deadline: February 3, 2020
The Mackenzie King Scholarships were established as an independent trust under the will of the late Rt. Hon. William Mackenzie King (1874-1950). The Open Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate studies in any discipline, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded each year. The value has recently been about $10,000 but it is subject to change. Selection criteria:
- High academic achievements (typically all A’s or very nearly so)
- Personal qualities, and demonstrated aptitudes
- Consideration will also be given to the applicant’s proposed program of study
Application details are available here.
International Experience Awards - Spring Term Travel
Application Deadline: March 15, 2020
Several international experience award funds are available to University of Waterloo graduate students who participate in: an academic exchange, a study term related to their research (field work) or an academic requirement (placement), work, or volunteer experience. Award selection is based on a variety of factors such as academic achievement, financial need, length, location, nature of experience and whether it is an applicants first time traveling to a destination etc. Only one application is required in order to be considered for any of the International Experience Awards.
More information on specific awards can be found here.
Notes and Additional Resources
UWaterloo Teaching Awards
Nominations Due February 7, 2020
Nominate an outstanding teacher!
- The Distinguished Teacher Award is open to anyone who teaches students at the University of Waterloo (i.e. not limited to faculty). Deadline: February 7, 2020.
The Amit and Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student is open to all students who have a formal teaching role at the University of Waterloo. Deadline: February 7, 2020.
UW Relay for Life 2020
When: April 3-4, 7pm-7am
Where: TBD
Relay for Life (RFL) is a Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) fundraising event held annually at the University of Waterloo. The event takes place from 7pm-7am, signifying a patient's long battle with cancer. It includes continuous walking, mixed with fun activities and performances, all surrounding the important message that together we can fight back against cancer. RFL also involves a luminary ceremony, where participants are able to reflect on loved ones who have passed on or have won their battle by decorating a luminary that will be lit in memory of or in honour of their loved one.
Anyone with a connection to Waterloo is invited to register for the event as a participant as an individual or create a team with their friends to fundraise.
Centre for Career Action: Interviewing Effectively Workshop
When: Monday. January 27, 1:30-3:30pm
In this interactive workshop, you’ll practice translating academic language to industry language, apply strategies for answering interview questions and evaluate the effectiveness of responses to interview questions.
Counselling Services
Counselling Services strives to help you lead a healthy and balanced life. They provide a secure, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students. Counselling Services provides individual appointments, seminars and workshops, peer support, and online help for those in need of support and guidance.
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