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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
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.
When: January 24, 7:30pm
Dean of Arts, Professor Shelia Ager, will discuss the issue of gender equality in both classical and contemporary society. She argues that “the ancient world is not as far away as one might think” when it comes to gender norms. This promises to be an engaging and enlightening talk!
Admission is free and open to all. Refreshments provided.
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.
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.
Jobs and Opportunities
Submissions EXTENDED: January 31, 2020
CONAPP date: June 2020
The Consortium of North American Peace Programs (CONAPP) invites proposals for the first undergraduate student-centered, peace and justice conference at Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania, USA), June 8 – 11, 2020. Masters and doctoral students, professors, and community members may attend, learn and dialogue, but presenters will only be undergraduates from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Click here to learn about the themes and proposal format
When: Summer 2020
Where: Various National and International Destinations Available
Applications Due: ASAP interviews are conducting in January and February
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
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.
Upcoming Courses
When: June 3-22, 2020
Application deadline: January 21, 2020
This year's Music and Culture travel course is headed to Bali, Indonesia from June 3-22! This program will offer participatory opportunities to enhance intercultural understanding, complemented by discussion linking music to politics, history, religion, identity, and tourism.
This may be taken for MUSIC 355 credit in either Winter or Spring 2020. Travel course is open to non-registered and community participants as well.
Financial awards are available.
When: May 4-25, 2020
Where: Brazil
Open to Upper Year Undergrad Students Only
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.
Notes and Additional Resources
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.
10 – 12 pictures will be selected for use in the show. If your photo is selected you will receive $500. We also plan to select 20 – 50 pictures for a slide show that will be shown in the gallery during “performance nights”. If your photo is selected as a part of these 20 you will receive $20.
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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Online Workshops and Seminars
Can't make it to the in-person sessions? Campus Wellness also offers online workshops and seminars! These include the coping skills seminars, relaxation exercises, stress management, and tips for sleeping well.
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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