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University of Calgary Graduate Students' Association
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GSA Holiday Closures
The GSA will be closed from Thursday, December 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 4.
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GSA Twitter
@GSACalgary
Follow the GSA Twitter account for up to the minute updates about important deadlines, workshop dates, giveaways and much more! We can be found at:
https://twitter.com/GSACalgary
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MeetU App
Download our new App to keep up with all GSA events and other events around campus! You can also create and host your own events using the App.
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Meghan Wick,
MSc School of Applied Psychology, won the People's Choice award for her photo with 156 likes on Facebook. Meghan will receive a $200 gift certificate to the store of her choice.
Click
here
to see her photo and abstract.
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The GSA's 7th annual Holiday Food Drive is around the corner and about to be put into high gear, with proceeds going directly to the Campus Food Bank.
Departmental Graduate Associations (DGAs) collect food items within their departments, and the DGA with the highest number food items per capita wins a $300 coupon for the Last Defence Lounge!
The final day for item collection will be Dec. 18th, 2015. For more details about type of items we will be accepting, contest rules, drop off locations, dates, and times, please see the
GSA 2015 Food Drive Information
Items can be dropped off at the Last Defence Lounge on:
December 17th between 9:00 am and 11:30 am and between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm
December 18th between 9:00 am and 11:30 am
*1st Prize: $300 gift card to the Last Defence Lounge
*2nd Prize: $200 gift card to the Last Defence Lounge
*3rd Prize: $100 gift card to the Last Defence Lounge
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Zoo Lights - $10 for adults/$5 for children
Nov. 27 - Jan. 2
The GSA Student Experience Standing Committee is offering a discounted rate of $10/ticket (for adults) and $5/ticket (for children) to go see the Zoo Lights.
Between Nov. 27th and Jan. 2nd, Calgary Zoo adds over 1.5 million lights to their zoo display. Check out their website for more information.
If you're interested in tickets to Zoo Lights, please e-mail Danica MacDonald, VP Student Life, at vpsl@gsa.ucalgary.ca and let her know the number of tickets you're interested in getting.
Tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Paint Party #2!
Dec 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
Enjoy an relaxing night of painting at the Last Defence Lounge! A professional artist will be teaching a two-hour class exclusively for graduate students. No experience is required - all levels are welcome. Painting supplies and refreshments will be provided.
Up to 2 tickets can be per student can be purchased for $15 each. To reserve your spot, email
wellness.gsa@ucalgary.ca
. Reserved tickets can be picked up at the GSA office (MLT 214).
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Volunteer Shifts Available at the Drop-In Centre
Dec. 10
Come join some of the GSA exec, staff, and chairs to prepare dinner at Calgary Drop-In Centre (located in the SE, but close to the C-Train Station).
There is space for 5 people at 4:30 pm to help out in the kitchen (will likely be there until 7:00) and 4 people at 5:45 pm to help out with service (will likely be there until 6:45)
If you are interested in volunteering, please email Danica, VP Student Life, by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 9, by e-mailing
vpsl@gsa.ucalgary.ca (please indicate if you would like to head over there at 4:30 or at 5:45).
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Volunteer Shifts Available at CUPS
Dec. 14, 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
The GSA will be helping CUPS with their Christmas Present Wrapping (located in the Beltline of Downtown - accessible by C-Train).
If you are interested in volunteering, please email Danica, VP Student Life, at
vpsl@gsa.ucalgary.ca by Sunday December 13
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Board Game Night at the LDL - Free food and lots of fun!
Dec .14, 6:00 pm
There will be free food and non-alcoholic drinks and a chance to meet up, hang out, and play some great games.
Bring your friends or come by yourself! Everyone is welcome.
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1) Understanding Canadian Business Culture and Hiring Staff - 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Get an understanding of how Canadians do business. You will learn the proper etiquette for communication, the driving force behind business, the process of hiring, including risks and costs, identifying the characteristics of the ideal employee, and how YOU fit in. As a huge component in job seeking success is to network, you will be instructed on the various opportunities there are to integrate with others both on campus and off.
2) Using Social Media to Gain Employment Opportunities - 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
In today's job market, social media has grown to be an integral tool for companies to recruit suitable employees for their labour force. This workshop will teach the importance of being involved in social media, what recruiters are looking for, and how to ensure your best profile is being seen.
Lunch served- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
3) Information Interviewing: A Strategic Tool For Job Searching - 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Over 80% of job postings are never advertised. This workshop will focus on Field Research (also known as Informational Interviews) as a means to landing those unposted positions. You will learn how Informational Interviews allow you to: identify the kind of skill sets companies want in your field; what kind of career options are available within a certain company or profession; and allow you to build your professional network in order to tap into the hidden job market.
4) Negotiating Your Dream Job - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Negotiation is a fine art and can be intimidating when you're not sure how to ask for what you need. In this workshop, you'll learn the process for negotiating a job offer, then apply what you've learned in mock negotiating scenarios.
Limited space. Registration closes on January 27, 2016
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Calgary Flames vs. Tampa Bay Lightening
(Limited Discounted Tickets Available) $25/ticket
We have a limited number of tickets for the Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightening Game at the Saddledome on January 5, 2016 at 7pm.
Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and we only have a limited number. In order to secure tickets, please send a message to
gsasesc@ucalgary.ca
and let us know how many tickets you need.
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Telus Spark - Discounted Tickets
We are currently offering discounted tickets to Telus Spark. The tickets are good for general admission.
Adults $10.00 (regular price $19.95)
Youth (13 - 17) $5.00 (regular price $15.95)
Child (3-12) $5.00 (regular price $12.95)
Note: children under 3 are free.
If you're interested in getting tickets, please e-mail us and let us know how many tickets you're like and which category.
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Coats for Classmates - GSA Winter Coat and Clothing Drive
Dec. 1 - Jan. 6
Are you interested in helping out your fellow students this winter? The GSA Community Engagement Committee is collecting gently worn or new winter coats, gloves/mittens, scarves, toques, and other winter apparel for students in need of these items, especially international students coming from warm climates. Please be sure to wash/clean all items prior to donation.
Drop-off options:
GSA office: 214 MLT (10:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F)
GSA Food Drive drop-off at the Last Defence Lounge (LDL)
-December 10: 9:00 - 11:30 am and 2:00 - 4:30 pm
-December 11: 9:00 - 11:30 am
Contact engage.gsa@ucalgary.ca if you would like us to come pick up your items from any location on campus.
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Dropbox Campus Cup Challenge
Join the rest of the University of Calgary in the Dropbox Campus Cup. By inviting your classmates to join Dropbox, and using Dropbox to share, collaborate, and get work done, you could earn up to 25 GB of free Dropbox space for two years! Use the following link to register for a free Dropbox account.
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Santa's Helpers at Northland Village Mall
sponsored by Habitat for Humanity
Nov. 28 - Dec. 24
Santa's Helpers will be helping families take pictures with Santa, assisting with crafts, and keeping Sugarplum Lane clean and tidy. Volunteers should be friendly, outgoing, patient, and enjoy spending time with children and their families.
There are two shifts daily: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, which require 2-3 volunteers each. Please contact
engage.gsa@ucalgary.ca
to sign up.
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Let's Talk Science - Call for Volunteers
Let's Talk Science is a national, charitable, outreach organization that engages post-secondary student volunteers at universities and colleges across Canada to turn kids on to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Volunteering for Let's Talk Science is a rewarding experience which allows you to gain valuable leadership, communication and organizational skills in addition to unique professional development opportunities. Our extraordinary volunteers visit classrooms in the Calgary area and present hands-on workshops related to STEM. We have volunteer opportunities in Calgary, rural areas, on campus (including events at the Children's Hospital and Foothills campus labs). If you are interested in volunteering please email
lts@ucalgary.ca
. For more information visit
www.ucalgary.ca/lts
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We also host The Science Engineering and Technology Challenge for grade 10-12 students, which will take place on June 11, 2016. The event will simulate the Amazing Race where challenge stations geared at learning science, technology, engineering and teamwork will be distributed throughout UofC. If you are interested in designing a challenge station for SETC or would like more information, please email Sean Baek at
sibaek@ucalgary.ca
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Discounted Movie Passes - $25
The GSA is offering discounted movie passes to Cineplex Theatres. Passes include 2 adult admissions, 2 regular soft drinks, and one regular popcorn and is
valid for a year.
Passes can be picked up at the
GSA office (MT 214) on a first-come, first-served basis.
The GSA office is open from 10am until 4:30pm Monday to Friday and only cash or cheque payments can currently be accepted.
Please note: There is a limit of 2 passes per graduate student.
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Staying Within Copyright Law
If you are using copyrighted material in any of your courses, either as a TA or an Instructor, you must be sure that the material has proper Copyright Clearance. Since the University of Calgary has opted-out of Access Copyright, it is important that everyone maintain vigilance in adhering to the University of Calgary's policy on
Acceptable Use of Material Protected by Copyright.
If you have any questions, please contact the Libraries and Cultural Resources Copyright Office at
copyright@ucalgary.ca or visit the
copyright website for more information.
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Available Openings - 'Technology Coaches'
Looking for graduate students to work
part-time
The Learning Technologies Faculty Support program is now recruiting graduate students who would like to work as part-time technology coaches. Coaches will partner with instructors in participating faculties to better integrate learning technologies into course activities.
A willingness to try out and learn new technologies is a plus for these positions, as are good interpersonal and communication skills. Please check the
website to see which faculties are now hiring technology coaches, and specific requirements for each position
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About Us
We provide a strong foundation for our members and community by offering valued services and programs that support and empower graduate students during and after their academic endeavors. We create an environment built on fiscal sustainability, social engagement, and effective representation.
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Contact Us
University of Calgary Graduate Students' Association
214 MLT
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
403 220-8609
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