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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS 1
INNIS COLLEGE
Student Life News
newsletter n°2
September 4, 2013
NEWS FEATURED
FROSH WEEK HAS BEGUN!
Frosh Week is half done, but don’t feel down, we still have many more exciting events! Here’s a look at some of the events you’ve already survived: DAY 1: Students filled Innis Town Hall to the brim for the Frosh Kick Off where they got pumped for an exciting week of Innis Frosh activities and a year full of amazing opportunities and experiences for all Innis Students. After receiving valuable information at Commuter 101 / Residence 101 the Frosh kicked back and partied it up on a boat cruise on Lake Ontario.
DAY 2: On Day 2 of Frosh Week, students were introduced to the Innis Registrars as well as some Innis Alumni whom they got to know better in one on one chats during the alumni lunch. They got acquainted with Innis student life, U of T Campus and Toronto, and picked up some inside tips from upper years during the Innis Clubs Fair / Campus Tour / City Bus Tour. The day ended with a trip to the Rogers Centre for a game of football between the Toronto Argonauts and the Montreal Alouettes.
Don’t forget about Commuter Extravaganza! This opportunity to stay the night in a hotel room after the end of Frosh Week Pub Night is a great way to keep in touch with everyone you’ve met during Frosh Week. You will be subsidised up to $60 by the ICSS!
If you haven’t joined the Frosh Week 2013 Facebook group, go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605750269450165/
: Innis Office of Student Life https://www.facebook.com/InnisLife Innis Residence & IRC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innis.residence/
: ICSS https://www.facebook.com/InnisICSS
Congratulations to these Innis Students!
By completing our Student Life or Residence Survey this Past Summer, these students have won a $50 gift certificate to the Eaton Centre!
• Zihan Zhao • Jennifer Hoang • Mohamed Al-Refae • Jian Bin Li • Mary Miedema • Michael Cleveland
Please come to the Innis Office of Student Life at 111 St. George Street (inside the Innis Residence) and speak to Tim, Paul, or Aly to claim your prize.
You must claim your prize by Monday, September 9th at 12 Noon
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH Various locations around the campus/city
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Frosh
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Wanted: Upper Year Mentors for InSight
Do you want to get involved with Innis College? Do you have a desire to help others? Think about being an InSight mentor. InSight, a student group at Innis that aims to help first-year students make a smooth transition into university, is currently accepting applications for upper year mentors. For more information, visit http://insightatinnis.wix.com/innis-insight. To apply, email [email protected] or follow the instructions at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vcdyKcnRIxecP97VbHOAmh3Bh4Ae7mbbj6p5fr3rMPM
Keep a lookout for Mentorship 101!
So you've found yourself a mentor or mentee, now what? Come out to Mentorship 101 to learn about how to make the most of your mentor-mentee relationship!
Stay tuned for more information on date and time.
Meet and Greet
Come out and meet the current Community Outreach members as well as others interested in helping the community. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in community outreach to explore a way to get involved at Innis and help the greater community. For more information email [email protected]
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH 7:00 PM Innis Café, 2 Sussex Ave.
Mentorship
Community Outreach
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Save the Date: Terry Fox Run
Join the Innis team for the Terry Fox Run, raising money for cancer research. No minimum donation is required. For more information email [email protected].
iPod Drive for the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society
Have an old iPod lying around and don’t know what to do with it? Donate it to the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society! The ICSS is holding an iPod drive on the patio of Sid Smith on September 18th and 19th; visit their table to donate or to find out more about the cause! For more information email [email protected].
iPod Drive for the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society
The ICSS’ iPod drive for the Toronto Alzheimer’s Society will kick off with a screening of “Alive Inside,” a documentary about the positive effects of music on those living with dementia. iPod donations will be accepted and snacks will be provided!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 12:00 PM — 5:00 PM Sidney Smith Patio
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 8:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St
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CINSSU’s Free Friday Films
Love movies, but hate paying movie theatre prices? Come check out the Cinema Studies Student’s Union Free Friday Films! This month’s movies include “Cloud Atlas” on SEPTEMBER 13TH, and “Eight Diagram Pole Fighter” on SEPTEMBER 20TH. For more information, visit http://www.cinssu.ca/.
Hart House Film Board and U of T Film Festival Now Accepting Admissions
The Hart House Film Board and the University of Toronto Film Festival are accepting short videos of any length, genre and topic for their Fall Screening Party. Film/video. Installation art is also welcome. Submission details can be found at: http://harthouse.ca/events/film-screening-party-call-for-submissions/
IIdex Canada: Architecture and Design Students Register Now!
Registration is now open for the largest Architecture and Design Exposition in Canada. Students can register for free here. If you are interested in meeting some of the top design and architectural firms in Canada, check it out here, along with the Student Design Awards on Thursday, September 26th at Exhibition Place.
Starting FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH 7:00 PM Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave.
Deadline: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH Early Submissions are encouraged!
Community Outreach
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
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Save the Date: Fall Screening Party
Join the Hart House Film Board and the University of Toronto Film Festival at a reception in the Hart House Quad for a meet and greet followed by an open-air screening of new films and videos from the U of T filmmaking community.
Sign up for Innis Intermurals!
Hey Innis! Do you love playing sports? Do you want to get to know fellow Innis athletes? Then make sure to sign up for Innis intramurals! This sports league is completely FREE and for athletes of all levels. Most sports play once a week at U of T gyms around campus. The sports are:
• Co-ed Ultimate Frisbee
• Co-ed Volleyball
• Co-ed Basketball
• Girls Volleyball
• Girls Basketball
• Girls Soccer
• Girls Field Hockey (spring semester only)
• Boys Volleyball
• Boys Basketball
• Boys Hockey (girls are allowed to play in boys league)
• Boys Soccer
You can sign up online or in person during frosh week. For more information email [email protected].
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH 8 PM Reception, 9 PM Screening Hart House Quad, 7 Hart House Cr.
ICSS
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Sign Up for INPHO!
Are you a photographer or just want to learn more about photography? Come check out INPHO! It was founded to unite photography enthusiasts at Innis College through monthly workshops and meet-ups. INPHO is a great opportunity for Innis Students to develop their photography skills and to promote their work while getting to know their fellow Innisians. All skill levels are welcome! For more information, email [email protected] and make sure to sign up at the Innis Clubs Fair.
Save the Date: TGIF Game Night
TGIF (Tabletop Gamers of Innis FTW) will be hosting its first Games Night of the year! Stop on by the Innis Residence Events Room for a Settlers of Catan themed night of awesome board games, company, and snacks. Regardless of your skill level or experience, there’s a game for everyone!
Save the Date: Commuter Lunch
Enjoy a free Greek Lunch and meet your ICSS Commuter Representatives on September 18th in Innis College’s Commuter Lounge. Your Reps will answer any questions and reveal upcoming events.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH 6:00 PM Events Room, Innis Residence, 111 St. George St.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM Commuter Lounge, Innis College, 2 Sussex
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2013-2014 Calendar, Registration Instructions & Timetable, Both Online
The Calendar can be found at: http://www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/ofr/calendar/
Registration Instructions & Timetable can be found at: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/timetable/1314_fw/index_html
Subject POSt instructions can be found at: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/subject-post-enrolment/index_html
Note that there are NO PRINT CALENDARS or REGISTRATION HANDBOOKS this year, so be sure to bookmark this page (and you can download a PDF version for personal reference).
Fast Answers Website
Check out the home page of the Faculty's "Fast Answers" webpage for articles and videos: http://answers.artsci.utoronto.ca/
Recent topics include:
• Financial planning
• Summer OSAP
• Choosing summer course
• LWDs
• Subject POSt rules (multiple videos)
• Credit/No Credit
• CHM138H Student Questions
• Research
And if you are a first year (or want a nice refresher) see some recent small articles on elements of planning and student processes, like enrolling in courses.
Innis Registrar
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New International Students
Here are some helpful resources that will assist you in your transition to University of Toronto and to Canada
• Centre for International Experience (CIE) where you can find English Language practice, Immigration Advising, Global Lounge intercultural events, mentorship programming and so much more.
• International Transition Advisor who comes to Innis College on Tuesdays between 3:00-7:00 pm
• Pre-arrival Check-list
• CIE’s International Student Orientation sessions that you can select to fit into your schedule
• Information about the City of Toronto’s Airport Welcome Booth
Join iConnect and receive mentor support before you arrive!
Apply for the iConnect program and get matched with a peer mentor who will communicate with you before you arrive to answer your questions, and make sure you are ready for September. During the year, meet new iConnect friends, attend workshops and social events, and increase your cross-cultural understanding. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and to apply to be a mentee, visit the iConnect web page.
Innis International Student Orientation Day
Representatives from the University of Toronto's Center for the International Experience and Innis College's Registrar and the Office of Student Life present an afternoon specifically tailored to the unique challenges faced by International Students making the transition to Innis College, the University of Toronto, and life in Canada. Consisting of informal discussion groups, presentations, and available upper-year student mentors, this event is a must for any incoming international student. Please email [email protected]. Refreshments will be provided.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Innis Town Hall, Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave.
International Students
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Communication Café
Meet with others to develop language skills!
Our activities focus on helping students whose first language is not English to feel confident expressing their ideas orally. Vocabulary expansion and development of critical thinking are emphasized.
Past topics include:
• world painting and photography
• Canadian literature, history and politics
• persuasive presentations, interviews, and debates
• science and business ethics
• vocabulary games and dramatic role-play
We offer cafes at University College, Trinity College, Woodsworth College, and New College. Please click here for the full schedule. More information about our program can be found here.
Work-Study Positions for Leadership Development Programs
Do you want to invest in your future as a leader? Are you interested in promoting leadership across campus? Leadership Development is offering two Workshop and Events Coordinator and two Outreach and Promotions Coordinator positions to eager, committed, and qualified U of T students for September 2013 to March 2014. For this posting and others, visit: https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/about/Working-in-Student-Life.htm
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
Deadline: Rolling Apply ASAP!
Employment Opportunities
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Housing Service Work-Study
Apply Now! Housing Services (HS) is a student resource for on- and off-campus housing at the University of Toronto. We offer information, resources, and personal assistance needed to meet housing goals. They also assist and manage ads for landlords offering housing specifically for students. They have two employment opportunities for student leaders and role models who will represent and promote housing services to the community on the St. George Campus. For more information and to apply for these and other positions go to http://www.housing.utoronto.ca/aboutus/Job-Opportunities.htm.
The Innis College Library is Now Hiring!
Innis Library is looking for a Student Assistant for the period of September 2013 – April 2014. Their duties will include all circulation services, shelving, and routine Library and photocopier maintenance. Additional duties include computer lab tasks and other duties as required. Students with a current or planned major or specialization in Cinema Studies are encouraged to apply, but applicants must be first or second years enrolled in the humanities or social sciences. Experience is not necessary. To apply email your resume with a cover letter and a copy of your course schedule to [email protected] or hand it to Len Ferstman at the Innis Library.
Apply now! Innis Library, 2 Sussex Ave., 2nd Floor
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STAY CONNECTED! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK AND
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER NOW!
Student Metropass Be sure to get a discount Post- Secondary student Metropass this month with your TTC student ID.
Events Calendar Check out the Innis Events Calendar for the latest in Student Life activities!
Free Screenings at Town Hall Film Festivals are happening throughout the year, be sure to check the Town Hall schedule often!
