Featured at Grebel:
- UWag Presents: Skawennati From Skyworld to Cyberspace
- Peace Week
- Indigenous Speaker Series Presents: Jesse Thistle
- Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement 5th Anniversary
- How to Establish a Just Society Conference
- HeForShe Writing Contest
Workshops:
- Coping Skills Seminars
- Alleviating Anxiety: Strategies for Stress and Anxiety
- Online Workshops and Seminars
- Counselling Services
Notes:
- Graduate Student Self- Guided Tour
- Additional Events Hosted by the Balsillie School of International Affairs
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.
Featured at Grebel
Where: Conrad Grebel University College
Cost: Free, please register
Love MPACS but overwhelmed with all the different possible career paths? Or maybe not yet sure on how to turn your MPACS degree into a career? As part of Peace Week 2019, the MPACS department is hosting a panel and Q&A on the various careers in peace and conflict. Four panelists with diverse expertise will talk about the experiences in their field and answer your questions!
Upcoming Events
UWag Presents: Skawennati From Skyworld to Cyberspace
Opening Reception: September 12, 5-8pm in ECH 1239
Artist Presentation: September 13, 12-1pm in ECH 1219
In From Skyworld to Cyberspace, artist Skawennati (Mohawk, turtle clan) traces a line from our place of origin somewhere in the heavens to the virtual realm, one of the newest territories on Earth. Investigating concepts of time and self, Skawennati engages various mechanisms of gaming and play, interweaving traditional Mohawk stories and ritual objects with new technologies and processes through representations of avatars, most notably her online persona, which she has maintained for over a decade in the virtual world, Second Life. From Skyworld to Cyberspace is a result of Skawennati’s continuing investigation of cultural construction, contemporary Indigenous self-representation in cyberspace, and of our relationships with the digital world.
When: September 16-22, 2019
When: September 18, 2019 4:00- 5:50pm
Where: Modern Languages, Theater of the Arts
Cost: Free
When: Saturday, September 21 2:00- 4:00pm
Where: Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo
Cost: Free
Please register for the event here.
When: September 22, 2019 at 12:30- 5:45pm
Where: Humanities Theater, University to Waterloo
Cost: Free
The World Religions Conference (WRC) is a multi-faith event which brings together well known scholars from the world's major religions to speak on a common topic.This year's theme is "How to Establish a Just Society".
Submission deadline: October 1, 2019
A heads up, submissions for the the fourth and FINAL year of the HeForShe writing contest are due October 1, 2019. This year writing will be based around the idea of legacy as it relates to intersectional gender equity. The top submission in each category (poetry, creative non-fiction, and fiction) will be awarded a $500 prize. Selected submissions will be included in the University of Waterloo Anthology on gender equity.
Workshops
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
When: September 20, 2019 9:30am-12:30pm
Where: TC 1208
The Center for Career Action is hosting a Resume and Cover Letter Writing workshop for graduate students! Through discussion and hands-on activities in this half-day workshop, you will learn how to prepare an effective resume and cover letter by analyzing job descriptions, assessing the relevance of your transferable skills, and articulating these transferable skills in an action-oriented way.
When: September 25, 2019 10:30am- 12:00pm
Where: TC 2218
Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities
The MCRS is a not-for-profit organization that helps people from over 40 countries who are seeking refuge. MCRS assists them with the refugee claim process, connecting them with the community for legal and settlement needs, and advocates for a just outcome, making sure their voices are heard.
Looking to work during the Fall 2019 term? Or just looking to volunteer? The University of Waterloo has many job and volunteer opportunities for varying student interests! Full listings can be found in the "Jobs" tab on LEADS.
Campus Wellness
When: Many dates and times throughout the term
When: Starting September 25, 2019
Campus Wellness also offers a seminar on alleviating anxiety, which will help you learn strategies to manage stress and anxiety. A CBT and mindfulness-based seminar, it is designed to help you better understand your anxiety, its causes, and the factors that maintain it.
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.
Click "Read More" to be directed to their home page.
Notes
Graduate Student Self- Guided Tour
The Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs has launched a self-guided campus tour lasting approximately 30mins to an hour. It is designed to help graduate students familiarize themselves with main campus and showcase important resources and services available to you. Beginning at the new ION station, the tour will guide you to eleven buildings across campus (and highlight their food and coffee shops!) before ending at the Graduate House.
Additional Events Hosted by the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Throughout the semester the Balsillie School of International Affairs hosts a variety of speakers that may be of interest to you. Some topics include; influencing change on a global level, and freedom of expression in Canada.