Congratulations on completing the Winter 2020 term! For some of you an extra special congratulations are in order for completing your degree! How exciting!
How is everyone doing?
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!
This is the last newsletter of Winter 2020. But that doesn't mean we won't still be in contact ... 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
Project Ploughshares - 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 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.
A video series and the Essential Milton Friedman primer which can be accessed for free here will serve as an important resource for students.
Both undergraduate and graduate students have the chance to win cash, have their ideas published and learn about a key economic thinker of our time.
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.
West Suburban Faith-Based Peace Coalition - Peace Essay Contest
The West Suburban Faith-Based Peace Coalition is again sponsoring a Peace Essay Contest with a $1,000.00 award to the winner, $500 for the runner-up, and $300 for third place.
The deadline to apply is April 30, 2020. Students can apply here.
To enter the contest and obtain Peace Essay rules:
Send an email by June 1, 2020, with “Peace Essay Request” in the subject box, to contest coordinator Walt Zlotow at zlotow@hotmail.com
Include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and age (if younger than 18). Your application acceptance as a contestant will be acknowledged in an email that contains your assigned four-digit essay number.
Light Reading and Entertainment
12 PACS Students Selected for CONAPP 2020 (now 2021)
Congratulations to 12 PACS students on being selected for the CONAPP 2020 conference in Gettysburg Pennsylvania! Unfortunately, the conference has been postponed to summer 2021. However, the good news you can still read about the work of these 12 students on our website!!
Visit our website to read the selected abstracts written by our students!
Cinema Politca On Demand Free Trial
Cinema Politica (CP) On Demand would like to diversify your home cinema options by offering the first two months of our subscription streaming service for free. While we acknowledge that having a safe home is a privilege and out of reach for so many, we also know many are looking for ways to meaningfully connect with the world.
So check out the CP On Demand Collection and sign up today to open up a world of deeply politicized, opinionated and imaginative documentaries that expand on the possibilities for a better future.
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
Warrior Recreation Home Workouts!
Follow @wloorec on Instagram to guide you in a fun new home work out routine!
Student Food Bank
Food hampers are currently available 24/7 at the Turnkey Desk in the Student Life Centre. If you have any questions please email us at foodbank@wusa.ca.
MATES
UW MATES is providing general online Peer Support via Skype to undergraduate students. To set up an appointment, please contact mates@wusa.ca
Empower Me
Empower Me is a confidential mental health and wellness service that connects students with qualified counsellors 24/7. They can be reached at 1-844-741-6389.
Centre for Academic Policy Support
CAPS is here to assist Waterloo undergraduates throughout their experience in navigating academic policy in the instances of filing petitions, grievances and appeals. Please contact them at caps@wusa.ca . More information at http://wusa.ca/caps
WUSA Student Legal Protection Program
Seeking legal counsel can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time facing a legal issue. The legal assistance helpline provides quick access to legal advice in any area of law, including criminal. Just call 1-833-202-4571.
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