PACS Bi-Weekly Newsletter - September 28, 2022

Highlights

• Check out the Steph's alumni profile and hear about her journey with PACS and community involvement.
• PACS Society Bi-Weekly Hangout is this Thursday, September 29th.
• Senior Research Seminar Abstracts: PACS 401 students complete a major research seminar as a capstone to their degree. Check out some of their projects!

Important dates:

• International Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place September 30th. 
• Winter course selection closes October 3rd. 

Upcoming Events

Bi-Weekly Hangout

PACS students are welcome to attend the PACS Bi-weekly Hangout. These take place every other Thursday, starting on September 29 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Make sure to stop by and say hello!

Check out PACS Society's Instagram (@pacs.society) for updates/events.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Hosted by the Office of Indigenous Relations.

September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The University of Waterloo Walk for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for the university campus community to connect, participate and learn about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.   

Agenda:

7:00am - Sunrise Ceremony

10:30am - Opening remarks and welcome

11:00am - Walk around Ring Road

11:45am - Feast, drumming, round dance 

The sunrise ceremony, opening ceremony and remarks and feast will take place on the B.C Matthews Hall (BMH) Green.  Please bring your drums and help us sing! 

For more events check out the universities page. 

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: a lecture by Rashid Khalidi

On Thursday, October 13 from 6:30pm to 9pm, Waterloo is hosting a hybrid lecture and panel discussion in support of Palestinian studies at UWaterloo.

Based on his 2020 book, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance 1917-2017, Professor Khalidi will lay out a framework for understanding the conflict over Palestine. Not a chronicle of victimization, nor a whitewash of the mistakes of Palestinian leaders, this talk re-evaluates the forces arrayed against the Palestinians, and offers an illuminating new view of a conflict that continues to this day.

Visit the link to read more about Rashid Khalidi, and to register for the event either online or in person. 

MCC UN Office 2022 Student Seminar 

Topic: Ukraine and armed conflicts: Pursuing justice and peace
Wednesday November 2 to Friday November 4, 2022.
It's an opportunity to meet like-minded people, tour the UN building, listen to presenters, and visit New York! 

Check out the website to find more information and to register here.
If you are interested in signing up, or if you have already, make sure to let Ndagire Brendah know, as she is working on transportation logistics. 
 

International Experience Awards

Numerous international experience award funds are available to University of Waterloo undergraduate students who participate in an international study, work, or volunteer experience. Award selection and values are based on a variety of factors such as type of experience, destination, financial need, academic success, extracurricular/volunteer involvement, motivation for the experience, etc..

Check out the website for applications and information here.

Internship/Volunteer Oppourtunities

Community Justice Initiatives: Agency Orientation

Have you taken a course that mentions Restorative Justice? Interested in volunteering?Community Justice Initiative's Agency Orientation is the first step toward becoming a volunteer. 
October 24th, at 7pm to 8pm, CJI is hosting a virtual training event. In this orientation, participants will learn about the history of CJI, as well as how they continue to evolve and expand the programs/services they offer.  They will share the pre-requisite training required for each program area, as well as current and emerging volunteer openings.

Check out CJI's website for more information.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

The Government of Canada is hissing a full time position in Immigration, Refugees, and Canadian Citizenship - International Network. IRCC facilitates arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada. The work these programs does makes a difference economically, socially, and culturally. 

Applying adds you to a larger database where applicants will be selected on a rolling basis as positions arise. The closing application date is December 31, 2022.

To view job listing click here.

PACS 390: Internship Course

The PACS internship 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 winter 2023, please reach out to the PACS Undergraduate Academic Advisor for more information. 

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.

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.

Virtual Appointments:
Feeling stuck? We can help with brainstorming, planning, writing, and revision. Our instructors are experts in communicating in all disciplines, including digital, technical, and scientific writing and communication. 
Asynchronous Workshops
The Writing and Communication Centre offers workshops on a variety of communication-related topics throughout the term. Developed and presented by our writing and communication advisors, they are designed to help students engage with a particular topic through participation and practice. Like all of our services, workshops are free for University of Waterloo students and postdocs.

Check out the website here.

Online Learning Resources:
 The Writing and Communication Centre is focused on providing students with useful feedback and strategies for their research and writing projects; we are also focused on all aspects of the communication process, including professional communication documents like emails and memos, as well as documents designed for the web, such as ePortfolios and blogs. Feel free to view and print the resources we currently have available. 

Check out these resources here.

PJ-Friendly Writing Groups for Undergrads:
Meet with us on Microsoft Teams for our weekly writing sessions. Then check in with us on Teams throughout the week for motivation, resources, and solidarity as we navigate our assignment loads. For every 6 sessions you attend this term, you earn a #WaterlooWrites mug!

Check-out the website here.

Email Tutoring for Undergrads:
Hey undergrads! Are you stuck on a draft and need some feedback? Working to a deadline but can’t book an appointment at the WCC? Want support but not up for talking to someone? We’re here for you with our email tutoring service. Get feedback over email on your papers, reports, resumes and cover letters, presentation slides, or any other writing or communication assignments! 

First-Year Undergrads: Learn to Write Like an Academic
Are you working on writing assignments and presentations? Are you wondering about your professors' expectations and how you can best meet them? Check out Waterloo Ready to Write, designed for first-year undergraduates like you!   

We’ve got workshops, learning resources, and individualized support to help you tackle papers, reports, presentations, and other assignments. 

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.