Hello PACS Students,
I hope you are doing well as your exam period is coming to a close. Congratulations to those who are finished their semesters and good luck to those who are continuing through exams and final assignments. Below, I have attached events, job opportunities, and resources you might use.
Highlights:
- Read about Willow Carmount's experience as a PACS co-op student here.
- Check out the PACS Learn Hub! The PACS learn hub is an online space for all PACS Majors and Minors. There, you will find many PACS related online announcements, and a quick access to resources via the contents tab that will be useful to you as a PACS Student. If you do not yet have access to the Learn hub, please reach out to pacsasst@uwaterloo so that we can add you!
- View our Internship and Job Opportunities section to learn more about PACS fully funded Internship opportunities.
Important dates:
- April 8-26: Final examinations period (no exams held April 15-16)
- April 8-9: In-person examination days for online courses
- May 2: first day of spring term classes.
Visit the UWaterloo Important Dates Calendar for more information
PACS S22 Courses
PACS 301 Special Topics in PACS: Settler Colonial Violence
2:30–3:50 PM | TUES, THURS Remote and Synchronous with Prof. Rowland Robinson: This course explores the ways in which settler-colonial violence is written on the lands, bodies, and affects of Indigenous peoples, as well as how racialized and gendered forms of violence are produced by and are productive of the settler Indigenous relationship. Focusing on the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the United States, this course invites students to explore how current national narratives and mythologies, public debates and political discourse, law and policy, common sense ideas, and hegemonic ideologies are entangled with, cover over, or help facilitate both historical and ongoing settler-colonial violence.
HIST 232 / PACS 203 A History of Peace Movements
ONLINE with Prof TBD: A survey of individuals and groups that have created popular movements for peace globally and locally throughout history. The scope will be international, with a particular focus on the nineteenth– and twentieth century movements. The choice of peace movements will allow for a contrast in comparison of ideology, strategy and impact.
Upcoming Events
Indigenous Collection Launch
Monday, April 18, 2022 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Building on the success and impact of a previous partnership, Print + Retail Solutions and the Office of Indigenous Relations have worked closely together to curate a new collection of Indigenous products in collaboration with a local Indigenous artist, Alanah Astehtsi Otsistohkwa (Morningstar) Jewell of Morningstar Designs.
Refreshments will be served. Event is free and open to the Waterloo community. Learn more here.
Data + Climate
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET | Online
How does data influence our understanding of the climate crisis and — more importantly — how is it helping us make meaningful change? In this event, we'll be considering different data streams (climate modelling, satellite and aircraft measurement and surface observation) and explore how we could use them to prevent future tragedy.
Presented by UWaterloo's Data and Event Series. Learn more and register here.
Hope and Climate Change: A conversation with Katharine Hayhoe
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:0 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
The science on climate change is clear – urgent action is required to deal with the increasing risks of a warming planet. So, what can we do? On April 27, join Professor Sarah Burch as she speaks with climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who The New York Times called “one of the nation's most effective communicators on climate change.” They’ll discuss strategies for scaling up individual and collective climate action, and how to navigate difficult conversations about our changing planet. They’ll also address your most pressing questions and weigh in on what we’re all wondering – is there hope?
Register and learn more here.
NDIGENOUS-MENNONITE ENCOUNTERS IN TIME AND PLACE
A GATHERING OF BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT, MAY 12-15, 2022
This academic conference and community education event will offer stories and analyses of encounters and relationships between Indigenous peoples and Mennonite settlers from point of contact to the present.
Register and learn more on the Indigenous Mennonite Encounters Webpage.
Class of 2020 and 2021 Convocation Celebration
Although you have already officially graduated and received your diploma, this is your moment to return to campus, participate in a traditional ceremony, and celebrate with your classmates and supporters. The University of Waterloo recognizes that celebrating these monumental moments in-person were paused for you, and we are excited to welcome you back to campus now that it is safe to do so. This will take place from Jun 11- 12, 2022.
Register and learn more here.
Internships, Job, Volunteer and Education Opportunities
St. Jeromes' University College: Beyond the Border Program
Mennonite Central Committee: Climate Solutions Coordinator - Cambodia
The Climate Solutions Coordinator will facilitate capacity building and field research related to MCC Cambodia and local partner climate change programming. The service worker will work out of the MCC field office in rural Prey Veng province where they will have direct access to project sites and will travel semi-frequently to project sites in remote Kratie province and elsewhere in Cambodia. The service worker will also coordinate with institutions of higher education interested in conducting research on projects, participate in networking related to climate change, and support the advocacy and external grants teams on climate change related initiatives. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2022, and the start date is October, 2022. This is a three year commitment.
To learn more, visit the application website.
Campus Wellness Student Advisory Committee
The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) enhances client engagement and improves the quality of programs and services at Campus Wellness (CW) by:
- Providing input on/recommendations for improving or enhancing CW services, initiatives, procedures, processes, practices etc.
- Representing client perspectives about theirs and others experiences at CW, including undergraduate and graduate students.
- Supporting CW to enhance its client engagement and client-centred care practices.
- Strengthening communication and collaboration between CW clients, and students not engaging services.
Applications due April 22, 2022. Learn more and apply here.
WUSA is Hiring Volunteer and Paid Part-Time Positions!
WUSA is hiring 18 volunteer and part-time positions. Most of the deadlines are between April 16 and May 1, so be sure to apply today!
Learn more and apply here.
PACS Students looking for spring/summer co-op placements, consider the following fully funded NGO placements:
- Drayton Entertainment
- The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
- Junior Diabetes Research Foundation
- House of Friendship
- Kids Help Phone
- Carizon Family and Community Services
Visit the organizational websites above to learn more about these NGOs, and contact Ndagire Brendah for more information about the positions and how to apply. Visit the PACS Internships website for more information about the program.
PACS 390: Internship Course
The PACS internship course allows you to engage in experiential learning with an organization that works on peace and conflict issues, in either a Canadian or international context. The course integrates theory and practice while facilitating the development of attitudes, strategies, skills, and knowledge that support work in a Peace and Conflict Studies related setting. If you are thinking about taking PACS 390 in the spring term, please reach out to the PACS Undergraduate Academic Advisor for more information.
MA program at Laurier in Religion, Culture and Global Justice
Newly re-structured starting this September, come and be part of this innovative program and be first to study with new opportunities – such as including an internship as part of your MRP or thesis!
Student Support Resources
Counselling Services
University of Waterloo Counselling
Campus Wellness Counselling Services
This service can be reached at 519-888-4567, ext. 32655. Offers same-day appointments for emergencies and can be found in Needles Hall North on the second floor.
Campus Wellness Health Services
This service can be reached at 519-888-4096. Offers walk-in appointments for urgent concerns and can be found in Health Services building.
The Writing and Communication Centre
The Writing and Communication Centre is an academic support unit that supports students, staff, and faculty as they build communication excellence at the University of Waterloo. You can access the following resources.
- Virtual Appointments
- Online Learning Resources
- PJ-Friendly Writing Groups for Undergrads
- Email Tutoring for Undergrads
- First-Year Undergrads: Learn to Write Like an Academic
The Centre for Career Action
The Centre for Career Action (CCA) is offering services in 2022. The Tatham Centre is open with front-desk support, limited in-person appointments, and co-op consults. Services are also available virtually. Book an appointment online or Live Chat with our Client Support Team.
Disclaimer: Events and opportunities above are not all endorsed by the PACS department; this newsletter 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.