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Congratulations!
The PACS department is delighted to announce that 12 PACS students have been selected from over 100 applicants to present at the upcoming CONAPP Conference!
If you wish to attend as a participant and to support our students please contact Rachel (rreist@uwaterloo.ca). We will be organizing group transportation to and from Gettysburg if there is enough interest. Please email Rachel by Friday, March 13 to express your interest.
PACS Networking and Job Search Skills Workshop
When: March 20, 3pm
Where: CGR room 4224
The Centre for Career Action will be facilitating this workshop on networking and career search skills. This is great opportunity to refine your ability to make connections with professionals and practitioners in the field of peace and conflict studies. Undergraduate studies is about more than just academic work; it's also a chance to connect and collaborate with people who will be key to securing a career after school.
This workshop will be approximately 90 minutes long and includes graduate students.
Please Register here
Jobs and Opportunities
Job Opportunities at The Ripple Effect Education (TREE)
Applications close: March 27
TREE is hiring two different types of positions on their Facilitation Team, Lead Facilitators (start date in May) and Workshop Facilitators (start date in September).
Job descriptions and applications can be found here.
Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) 2020/2021 Internship
Applications due: March 31!
Start date: September 7, 2020
Each year CPJ's public justice internship program provides one recent university graduate with the opportunity to explore the meaning of public justice. For one year, from September to August, the intern assists CPJ in our work at our Ottawa office. The intern works with senior staff and is actively engaged in a variety of work, including research, policy analysis, framing public policy options, presenting to Parliament, meeting with MPs and political staff, as well as engaging the media, leaders in society, CPJ members and the Canadian public.
Click here to learn more and apply
Encounter KW Food Justice
When: Fall 2020
Application deadline: March 31 (early bird), July 31 (Final deadline)
Encounter KW is an introductory experiential learning course open to anyone who wants to explore what it means to be a socially responsible and active citizen, starting right here in KW. This year’s program on Food Justice will challenge you to engage with academic material in a hands-on way, introduce you to community members and organizations that are working to address often marginalized issues, and invite you to explore your own role in personally responding to issues of food justice in our community.
This program will take place in the Fall Term 2020. It includes regular classroom instruction and a 5 day Reading Week experience with SJU's local community partners from October 13th to 17th 2020
Click here for more information
Operation Groundswell Experiential Learning Funding Opportunity
Deadline to apply for summer programs: March 20
Operation Groundswell is offering to cover up to 25% of your program fee to partake in a summer experiential learning opportunity!
Participation may be eligible for a PACS 395 credit, contact Rachel if you would like to learn more about this.
Click here to learn more about the summer programs offered.
Volunteer Camp Counselor
When: August 16-22
The Teresa Group is looking for camp counselors for their summer camp which runs August 16-22. The Teresa Group is an organization which supports families living and affected by HIV/AIDS. This would be a great opportunity for students who are looking to gain experience working with children aged 9-17.
To request an application and more details about this opportunity, call the Teresa Group at 416-598-7703 or send an email.
Upcoming Courses
Leadership Seminar: How to Be a Fearless Leader Without Years of Experience
When: March 13, 9am-4pm
Where: Laurier Students Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) office
During the FREE one day workshop, students will learn to identify their ideal leadership role and lifelong goals.
HIST 232/ PACS 203: A History of Peace Movements
When: Spring 2020 ONLINE
Professor: Marlene Epp
This course will introduce you to peace movements from ancient Greece to the present day worldwide. Case studies vary from the Olympics, to resistance movements in World War II, to the civil rights movement, to mass action against nuclear weapons, to the contemporary environmental movement. Learn about diverse goals, tactics, philosophies, and symbols adopted by groups responding to conflict with nonviolent ideas and action. The course format includes songs, videos, readings, reflection activities, and more.
One-to-One Peer Support
UW MATES
What does UW Mates do?
- provide support for low level mental health issues (not crisis level)
- transitional support to University/ culture
- Academics
- social and relationship concerns
- create a safe space for students to vent, feel heard, make plans, and come up with solutions
- students can have one time support or weekly appointments (or a mixture of the two)
Appointments Available: Tuesday and Thursday in the Arts Undergraduate Office, PAS 2459
11:30-12:30
12:30-1:30
1:30-2:30
2:30-3:30
How to book an appointment?
- Walk over to PAS and see if a MATE is free (door will be open)
- using the online form here
- contacting your advisor
Peer Success Coaching (PSC)
Appointments Available:
Monday 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30am
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30am
Fridays 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30am
What does PSC do?
Assists with academic support such as: study strategies; time management; note taking; reading skills; test preparation and test anxiety
How to book an appointment?
- Fill out the form available from Tracy at the Arts Undergraduate Office
- Fill out the online form here
Notes and Additional Resources
Counselling Services
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 here to be directed to their home page.
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.