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International Development Week runs across Canada February 3-9, 2013 and this year’s theme is I AM MAKING A
DIFFERENCE. The Global Engagement Centre in partnership with over 15 different LB clubs and departments,
NGOs, and Community Partners will be offering over 20 separate activities across campus throughout the week.
Come see Dr. Robert Mensah discuss The Black African Presence and the Nation-Immigration Dialectic in Canada,
watch a screening of 'Running the Sahara' preceded by a web key note address by Ray Zahab founder of i2P,
come try some delicious international food, and take part in any of the many opportunities during International
Development Week to learn how you too can make a difference! For more information please check out LBTV,
the event posters around campus or email Melissa DiLeo at [email protected] or Kathy Rose at [email protected]
The Laurier Brantford Student Leadership is hosting its
last workshop series of the school year on Friday,
February 1. This workshop will focus on a variety of
leadership topics such as:
Overcoming barriers to leadership
Managing your peers
How to take your past leadership
experiences and apply them to an interview
The workshop will be held in CB100 from 4:00-7:30 pm.
Drop in or sign up at the U-Desk! Attend the workshop
and receive recognition on your Co-Curricular Record.
For more information please contact [email protected]
for more details!
We invite you to come out and participate in the
Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre Fundraiser at the
Brantford Blast game Friday February 8 @ 7:30PM.
A donation has been generously made on behalf of
the Criminology student body by the Criminology
Student Association. Come out and support
meaningful program in our community and watch an
exciting hockey game. Please contact Kelan Herr,
[email protected], for tickets to the game .
Tickets cost $15 and portion of proceeds go to
Crossing All Bridges
Wednesday, January 30: 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Aboriginal House
If you’re still using the same resume you developed in high
school, it’s time to create a new one! Employers want to
see a professional, targeted resume that demonstrates that
a candidate is a good match for the position. Come to this
workshop and develop a resume that gets noticed! Learn
how to target your resume and present your skills
effectively. We’ll offer tips on resume styles; formatting and
layout; and how to select appropriate content.
** THIS WORKSHOP IS PART OF OUR CAREER
DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE SERIES **
Wednesday, February 6 9:00-2:00, RIM Park, Waterloo
2013 Graduates should plan to attend the country’s largest
University / College Career Fair. Meet over 200
employers and learn about hundreds of job opportunities
for 2013 graduates. Students from all years are welcome
to attend, as there are part-time and summer jobs as well.
Free transportation (deposit returned) provided from
Laurier Brantford. Bus leaves Carnegie Building at 9:00 AM
and will be back on campus at 2:00 PM. There is a $10
deposit to take the bus – it will be fully refunded to you the
day of Job Fair. To sign up for transportation, please bring
$10 CASH ONLY to the U-Desk, Student Centre Brantford
and get your ticket. When you arrive to take the bus, bring
your ticket to receive your deposit back. Please contact the
Career Centre 519.756.8228 ext. 5726 if you have any
questions. For more information about the Job Fair and to
view a list of employers: www.partners4employment.ca.
Career Development Centre
SC Johnson Building, 2nd Floor
519.756.8228 ext. 5726
www.wlu.ca/career
2012-13 marks Nipissing University's 20th Anniversary
as an independent university and the Brantford campus'
Decade of Education in Brantford. We're hosting a
Birthday Party to celebrate the occasion!
Come out and celebrate the history of Nipissing
University on the Brantford campus with staff, faculty,
students, alumni and community members. All are
invited to stop by!
• Tuesday, February 12
• 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• 50 Wellington St., Brantford, ON
See you there! REFRESHMENTS ARE FREE… We are
looking for student volunteers between 1pm-5pm. If
you are available to volunteer, please email Shawna.
You will receive a volunteer recognition certificate for
your hard work! If you have any questions about any of
the anniversary events, please contact Shawna Carroll at
[email protected] or 519-752-1524 ext. 7555
For the most recent issue of the Nip News, please click here.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your love for
humanity by making a blood donation. Come out to
the last Laurier-Nipissing Blood Donation Clinic of the
school year and do your part!
When: Thursday, February 14 – 9:30 am-3:30pm
Where: The Student Centre Multipurpose Room
How: Book an appointment online at www.blood.ca or
call 1-888-2-DONATE or contact [email protected]
for more information.
Have your say in improving your learning experiences on campus. Laurier Brantford students are encouraged to take
part in the new Students Inspiring Change Forum. The forum will focus on generating and pursuing ideas and
projects designed to contribute to an improved learning experience for students. Membership in the forum is open
to all members of the Laurier community, and ideas for forum projects will be generated by members themselves.
Examples of possible projects may include: What is the student learning experience at Laurier? What is the
contribution of high-impact educational practices to that experience?
This is an opportunity for students to have a say in what their learning experience is like on campus and suggest
ideas for future projects. Student involvement at every stage of the forum process is key to its success, so it's
important to have Brantford students represented to share their experiences and ideas. Meeting: Wednesday,
January 30, 1 to 2:30 pm. For more information, please contact Sandy Hughes, Director, Teaching Support Services,
Election season is in full swing, don’t miss out on any of the events this week and next! Visit www.clickyourvote.ca ,
Like “Laurier Students’ Union” on Facebook and follow @students_union on Twitter for the latest news and updates!
OPEN FORUMS: Brantford Open Forum will be on Thursday, January 31st from 10am-3pm in the Student Centre
Multipurpose Room. *Have a question for candidates? Submit a question online or tweet us @WLUSU_openforum.
The event will be live-streamed, so look out on our sites for those links.
“WHY VOTE?” Facebook Photo Challenge Hey Laurier, we want you to get excited about Elections! To get you in the
spirit, we have devised a challenge for you all with prizes! The Challenge: Post a profile picture of yourself holding a
sign stating the reason you are voting and have the chance to win a $50 Bookstore gift card! Visit us in person:
Wednesday, January 30 @12:30-5pm
RCW Lobby Odeon Lobby OR, participate directly on Facebook! Here are the rules:
• Must tag Laurier Students' Union Facebook page in the description of the picture
• Tell us why not who you are voting for (See example pic below!)
• Need to have clickyourvote.ca and VOTE Feb 4&5 on the sign
• Deadline to post is Tuesday, February 5th at noon!
One winner will be chosen AT RANDOM on February 5 and announced at the Elections results party happening
across both campuses that evening, so plan to attend! ELECTION DAYS! February 4 &5 clickyourvote.ca
Vote on an iPad in the RCW Lobby from 10-7 on February 4 & 5 for your chance to win a $20 Bookstore gift card.
You can also vote online at www.clickyourvote.ca. Who Won Hootenanny February 5 @ 9-11pm in RCW
Come out and celebrate elections results in style! Come to RCW from 9-11pm to celebrate with candidates, fellow
students and staff! Free food and beverages will be provided and RESULTS will be announced approximately 10pm!
Are you ready for some x-rated fun? Tony Lee puts on a hilariously entertaining hypnotist show that we promise
you won't be disappointed by attending Thursday January 31 at 10pm in RCW 002. Tony Lee has sold out more
University and College performances and received more awards than any other performer in Canadian History. Be
ready to laugh, blush and maybe even be hypnotised! Check out some of his videos on youtube. Tickets $10 at
UDesk for students, $15 for guest. Questions? Email [email protected] or check out our Facebook page
International Development Week is coming up from February 4-8. The Social Justice Coalition will be hosting an
International Food Fair in the RCW Foyer on Tuesday, February 5 from 12-3 pm. Foods from areas such as Canada,
Jamaica, the Middle East, Israel, Africa, and Asia will all be available for free, though donations are encouraged and
will be donated to the purchase of food sources in developing countries. Hope to see you there! Please contact
Tamara Enzel at [email protected] for more information.
Game On! is a new club for video game playing enthusiasts all over campus! We're hosting our first event on
February 5, 9pm and on in RCW324! We'll be playing a wide variety of multiplayer games and you're free to join in!
Join us at "The Bridge" on Tuesday from 5:00-7:00pm in RCW 324 for a time of community, scripture study, and
potluck. We also welcome everyone to come and join in our Morning Prayer that takes place every Wednesday
morning from 8:45 - 9:45 in SCJ210! You can send any questions or prayer requests to us at
[email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Please check your LORIS OSAP status for the most up
to date information regarding your Winter term
disbursement.
Applications and information will become available in
late February 2013. Please keep checking the weekly
news for this information.
Phone: 519-756-8228 X5885
E-mail: [email protected]
Attention Honours Psychology students of Laurier
Brantford, have you considered applying to a graduate
studies program after the completion of your PS
Honours degree? If so, please join us for an info session
on Thursday January 31, at 2:30pm in RCE 217.
Psychology faculty will be there to answer any questions
you may have, and there will be snacks and
refreshments served. Please RSVP to Kristina Huff-
Malecki at [email protected] by Monday January 28 at
4:30pm if you plan on attending. Hope to see you
there!
Saturday February 2 — We will be heading to Waterloo to cheer on our Basketball Varsity teams play against
Waterloo University. We will be leaving Brantford at 12pm and heading back at 9:00pm. Tickets are $8 at the U-desk;
this includes the ride to Waterloo and the ticket to the game.
Friday March 9 - Come out to see the Toronto Rock play against Philadelphia. We will be leaving Brantford at 5:00pm
and Heading back after the game. Tickets are $30 which includes the ticket to the game and the bus ride to and
from the game. Tickets will be sold at the U-desk!
Ever wanted to work at the Hawk Desk? Need a part-time job on campus? Then this might be for you. Come to the
Wilkes House recreation facility to find out more information or pick up an application form. Deadline for applications
is March 1! You can also view open positions on our website.
We’re welcoming Yuk Yuks comedians Arthur Simeon and Patrick Haye. Come out on January 29 for a fun filled night
of comedy and laughter. Tickets will be available for purchase at the U-Desk starting on Wednesday, January 16th
and are $10 each. Get your tickets ASAP! Show starts at 10pm.
Shape Up begins on the 28th! come to Wilkes House to enjoy some fantastic fitness classes like Zumba, Boot Camp,
Cardio Kick, and many more. Plus, come get your free Fitness Assessment. Shape Up will end on February 14th. You
can pick up your package on the 28th (Monday).
We are now accepting applications for volunteer note takers. FAQ from applicants:
Who are note takers? People just like you; students who are interested in helping out other students (who are
registered with Accessible Learning) obtain a complete set of lecture notes.
Who can register with Accessible Learning? Any student who has a documented permanent or temporary disability.
Am I required to take notes for all my classes? No. Just the one(s) that we match you to based on requests received.
Can I add this experience to my CCR? Absolutely! All active note takers can add this to their CCR.
Sounds like fun! How do I apply? It is fun! If you have a GPA of 7; take good, comprehensive notes; are willing to
upload your notes within 2-3 days of the lecture; then you can apply by selecting the "self registration" tab in my
learning space and clicking "alc Brantford note taking". You can then complete and submit the application. It's that
easy!
For more information please contact Angel Evans at [email protected] Thanks for your interest!
We will be having a dinner on Jan. 30 at the Aboriginal
from 4:30-7:30. The dinner will be made of Native
Tacos, made from Fry Bread and will include Drinks and
Dessert. Tickets are $7 and can be bought at the door
or at the Aboriginal House. The supper is in support of
the Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative.
Contact [email protected] for more info.
Care about student media on you campus? Vote on
January 31, to ensure the Brantford voice is heard. Find
platforms at http://www.thesputnik.ca/?p=3268.
To vote: Student Centre Lounge 10 am to 2 pm.
To proxy: Find forms at www.wlusp.com and bus to
Waterloo. Proxy up to three votes.
Bussing: Leaving from the Carnegie building at 5pm.
Contact: [email protected] with any inquiries.
We have added a second Facilitated Study Group for math to our schedule. Starting this week, this FSG will run on
Friday mornings from 10 – 11 am in Market Place. Hope to see you there!
This workshop aims to teach students strategies that will help them prepare for and write multiple choice and
objective style tests. Join us in Market Place room 115 on Wednesday, January 30 from 5 – 6 pm.
The second day of 6 weekly Wednesday workshops is Wednesday, January 30 at 4pm in Market Place room 115.
This workshop is meant to help students to enhance their academic writing skills. Students are encouraged to bring
the assignments they’re working on with them for assistance and feedback.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for the Language Support Program. This is a great way to add volunteer
experience to your co-curricular record, help out a fellow student and meet new people! Training will be held on
Thursday, February 7 at 5 pm in Market Place. For more information or to register e-mail Christina Michener at
The results of the experiment are in, but the staff feels that we did not receive enough guesses to classify this as a
true experiment. This means that we will be keeping the experiment open for just a little longer! Come to the
Learning Services Centre ASAP to make your guess count in our “BBC – The Wisdom of the Crowd” experiment. For
more information on this experiment search Youtube for “BBC – The Wisdom of the Crowd”.
Phone: (519) 756-8228 ext. 5736
Email: [email protected]
We are located in Market Place (45 Market St)
Tech Tools for Academic Success is a series of 3 workshops designed to introduce you to available software on
campus. Hands on demonstrations and tutorials will teach you how to best utilize the software to be more efficient in
your academic tasks. The workshops are designed to introduce you to technology that can assist with note taking,
reading, organization, and writing. You are encouraged to bring your own computers to practise the skills
demonstrated to them during the workshops. You must attend each workshops to add this activity to your CCR.
Workshop One: OneNote — OneNote is a Microsoft note taking software available on all PC computers. It often
comes pre loaded onto a PC and is a great tool for note taking in University. Attend this workshop to learn usage and
shortcuts on a very useful program that can really improve your university experience. With notebooks for courses
and pages for individual notes, note taking can't be any easier; the best part is that you never have to save a thing!
OneNote automatically saves everything you do! Please note these sessions have already passed.
Workshop Two: Text To Speech — A variety of text to speech software programs will be demonstrated at this
workshop ranging in price from free to cheap. Attend this workshop and learn how to use technology to listen to
your readings on your computer (MAC or PC). Offered in SCJ 214 on January 31, 2013: 12-1.
Workshop Three: Inspiration — Are you having trouble organizing your thoughts for an essay? Or making a
presentation for a class? Well then Inspiration Software can help! Come on out to our workshop where you will learn
how to make awesome essay outlines and presentations. Feel free to download a demo version of this software prior
to attending the workshop (http://www.inspiration.com/) to have it available -full versions are available to you in any
LB computer lab. Offered in SCJ 214 on January 31: 1:30-2:30 and February 5: 1-2.
Looking for a way to share your love for Laurier Brantford? Recruitment & Admissions is looking for enthusiastic
student volunteers to help out on our annual Winter Open House on March 13! This opportunity will be added to
your Co-Curricular Record. If you are interested and haven't volunteered with us in the past, please complete the
following form. For more details, please contact Danielle Pretty at [email protected]
Are you interested in working for the Recruitment Office as a Student Ambassador? Hiring is now open for 2013/14!
If you are passionate about Laurier Brantford, and want inspire prospective students to come here, then we may
be looking to hire you! You can find more information about the position from the Career Development Centre. If
you are interested in applying please submit a resume and cover letter to Catherine O'Brien by e-mail to
[email protected], or drop it off at the Recruitment and Admissions office in the Carnegie Building. The deadline to
apply is March 4.
Get Your Free Annual Vaccination. Tips for getting flu shot:
Wear a T-shirt
Bring health card or UHIP/GuardMe card
If you have a fever, wait until symptoms improve before getting the vaccine
You will be required to wait 15 minutes after the injection.
Walk-ins will be accommodated with priority to appointments.
Flu Facts:
Influenza can be a serious respiratory disease that can keep you away from classes for a week or more.
Living in close quarters can increase your risk of exposure.
You CAN’T get the flu from the flu shot. The vaccine does not contain any live virus.
For more information click on: http://www.health.gov.on.ca
Physician appointments: offered daily by appointments and walk-in by order of priority.
Chiropractic Services: Appointments are offered weekly on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Treatment approach-
es include interventions such as adjustments, soft tissue therapy and exercise prescription. Call ext 5803 for more
information or to book an appointment.
Massage Therapy: Appointments are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call ext 5803 for more information or to
book an appointment.
Custom Foot Orthotics: On site foot orthotic services are here. LB insurance and most private insurance companies
cover some or all of the cost of custom orthotics. A physician referral is required. Please call ext 5803 for more infor-
mation and to book an appointment.
Thinking of quitting smoking? Health Services can help! We offer free Nicotine Replacement Therapy, along with
health teaching and counselling.
Free samples!! Tampax and Always pads, panty liners and condoms are available in Health Services.
The Student Wellness Centre’s goal is to support you in achieving your personal and academic best.
Open Daily 8:30-4:30
Student Centre, 2nd Floor
519-756-8228 ext 5803—[email protected]
This February, the Academic advisors will be offering "Talk to Me Tuesdays" at Aboriginal House. Advising
appointments are available between 10a.m - 12p.m. on Feb. 5, 12 and 26. Sign-up times are available from Bonnie
Whitlow, so please book ahead. We look forward to meeting you! For more information, please visit Bonnie Whitlow
at the Aboriginal Student House.
