Hello PACS Students,
I hope that everyone enjoyed their reading week and is doing okayÌý with the October breeze.
Here, weÌýhave attached upcoming events, job opportunities/internships, and resources.
Highlights
- Eve Astolfi'sÌý-ÌýJournal on Belonging and MeaningÌý
- Please reachÌýeach out to theÌýUndergraduate Academic and Administrative OfficerÌýif interested in learning more about PACSÌý390: Internship Course.Ìý
- Centre for Peace Advancement Opportunities FairÌý(October 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm)
Upcoming Events
Bi-Weekly Coffee Hangout
You are invited to drop in the PACS bi-weekly coffee hangout this Friday from 10 am to 11 am.ÌýThese hangouts are drop-in and are intended to be stress-free. You are welcome to leave at any time. See your email for details.
Composing Louis Riel's Dream:
Conrad Grebel University College is holding this year’s virtual Benjamin Eby Lecture with Dr. Karen Sunabacka, entitled, "ComposingÌýLouisÌýRiel's Dream: Exploring the history of the Red River Settlement through family stories and music", onÌýThursday October 21stÌýat 7:30 pm.ÌýDuring this event, we participants will explore the history of the red river settlement through family stories and music.
Mennonnite Central Committee (MCC)
The MCC is hosting an event that staff and former staff will reflect onÌýreconciliation-in-action. What does it look like, and how it addresses and prevents violence. Please visit to find more information and to register.
Centre For Peace Advancement's Opportunities Fair
RegisterÌýto drop into the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement from 12:00 - 1:00 pm to learn about internship, work, and volunteer opportunities available with Grebel Peace Incubator participants and Core Collaborators co-located at the Centre.
Winter term internship opportunities:
GeoMate - Marketing & Communications Assistant
Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace AdvancementÌý- À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, ON (Remote)
Application deadline: October 25th
To learn more about this position find the job description, click here.
Resources
Milton Good Library
TheÌýMilton Good LibraryÌýis open with in-person and virtual services. The library is open Monday-Thursday,Ìý8:30 am-7:00 pm and Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Individual study tables are available on a first come, first served basis (as well as public computers).
- Consult theÌýlibrary websiteÌýfor up-to-date information onÌýlibrary services
- Ìýresearch guide
- Library researchÌýorientation and strategiesÌý(video)
- MeetÌýthe Library Staff
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. For more information, please visitÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Counselling
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.
Thrive
ThriveÌýis a series of events focused on building positive mental health for students, faculty, and staff at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. This will happen between October 18- November 12.
It is also a mindset that encourages one to flourish. Thrive aims to increase mental health literacy, build healthy habits and self-care skills, and create an inclusive and supportive campus environment through various events and initiatives.
Check out theÌýlist of eventsÌýor read through theÌýThrive toolkit.