January 14 2022 | Issue #8 |
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important dates
January
21 - Last day to add winter term classes
21 - Last day to drop winter term classes without financial penalty
February
21 - Family Day (no classes)
22 - 25 - Reading Week
March
4- Last day to drop winter & multi-term term courses without academic penalty
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Deferred Exam Information Jan 13 - 23 |
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Not in Kingston for the Winter Term?
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Queen’s Off-Campus Living Advisor can help you navigate the Kingston rental market with one-on-one support, group sessions, or housing talks
- Considering staying home for the term?
- Read your lease agreement – some have a clause that considers the possible need for remote classes
- Talk to your landlord – ask for a rental discount, reduced payments, or a compromise to end the lease agreement while you are not living in the property
- Find an assignment/sublet – you may be able to assign your lease to a new tenant with landlord approval
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Talk to Queen’s Off-Campus Living Advisor – every situation is different. Email [email protected] to schedule a virtual appointment
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Volunteer & Job Opportunities |
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Learn more about DIPA here or book a consultation meeting with Stephanie to find out more about how DIPA can complement your degree. |
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It’s not too early to start thinking about applying to the Disability and Physical Activity (DIPA) Certificate Program!
The DIPA Certificate is a great experiential learning opportunity for those considering a career in rehabilitation sciences or medical school.
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Tutors can register at tutor.queensasus.com/. All tutors who sign up will go through a confirmation process to ensure that they have achieved a minimum grade of A- in the course they are tutoring in (with the exception of CISC courses where the minimum grade changes to B+). All tutors are paid $15/hour by their tutees and are responsible for setting up the terms of their tutoring agreement with their tutees.
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ASUS Peer Tutoring
ASUS Peer Tutoring (APT) is a facilitation program that provides a centralized directory of tutors for tutees.
Tutees can register at tutor.queensasus.com/. Once registered, tutees can use the Tutor Search feature to find a tutor for the courses they are interested in. Tutees can also search by time availability to find a tutor who will fit into their schedule. Once they select a tutor, tutees must make first contact by sending them an email. Tutees are responsible for paying the tutor directly for their service with a rate of $15/hour. Bursaries are available for students in financial need.
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Studies in National & International Development (SNID)
Upcoming Talks
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Jan 20th, 1-2:20 pm
Spin Doctors: How media and politicians misdiagnosed the COVID-19 pandemic
- Nora Loreto (writer, activist, editor of the Canadian Association of Labour Media)
Jan 25th, 4:00 pm *please note that this is outside of the regular SNID time slot
What was the War on Terror? (SNID in Collaboration with Muslim Societies Global Perspectives (MSGP))
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Dr. Arun Kundnani (Visiting Assistant Professor, Media, Culture, and Communication, New York U)*please note that this is outside of the regular SNID time slot
Follow SNID!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SNID1983/
Twitter: @SNIDQueensU
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ASUS Peer Tutors ASUS Peer Tutoring (APT) is a new and improved service that partners upper-year students who have excelled in courses with students who need some help. At $15 per hour, APT is both the cheapest tutoring service in Kingston, and the highest paying undergraduate job on campus.
PASS Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) is a volunteer service that is run through the Faculty of Arts and Science to assist first-year students. The service is designed to ease student transition into university and to promote academic success.
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Career Services has resources for you about job searching and careers during this time of physical distancing. Got career questions and not sure where to start?
Drop-in career advising every Monday & Thursday from 1:30pm-3:30pm
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SASS Student Academic Success
Services offers academic support to students who wish to develop their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management. We can help you improve your time management and organization increase your motivation and reduce procrastination.
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Kin Tutors is organized by PHEKSA to connect tutors with students in KIN courses. Email PHEKSA to request a tutor. |
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Appointments
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Student Wellness Services is open Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm for in-person medical and crisis mental health appointments. Evening medical appointments will only be available virtually. Find additional details about SWS winter term hours of operation and service model
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Call to book with a physician, nurse, occupational therapist, or counsellor
- Please cancel if you can’t make it so we can see another student. Call 613-533-2506, press 3, and leave a message, day or night
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Work one-on-one with a trained Peer Wellness Coach who will help you create goals and develop strategies to achieve them. Learn more, read our coach profiles, and book your online appointment
- The first 25 students who meet with a coach this month will get a free "healthy-habit tracking journal"
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Emailing your instructors
Check your inbox for the email on how to effectively send an email to your instructor!
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The Mayor’s Innovation Challenge is calling on students to come up with a creative idea that contributes to making Kingston a better place to live, work or play. This is a great learning opportunity for those looking to gain valuable career experience through paid internships or for those looking to grow an idea into a business venture. Participation is simple: we’re asking individuals or teams of up to three to submit a 2-3 minute video outlining an idea that could be implemented in the city and contributes to the quality of life of residents, or a proposal that leverages emerging technologies or develops new innovations to enhance the delivery of municipal services. The individuals or teams of submissions that are shortlisted will be invited to a pitch competition on Friday March 4thwhere panelists can ask more questions about the idea. Post-secondary students can win paid internships with the City of Kingston or win admission to a 4-month incubator program with the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre.
If you are interested or looking to learn more, you can sign-up for a workshop. By participating in a workshop, you’ll be entered into a draw for 5/$25.00 gift cards.
We have two upcoming informative workshops:
Thursday January 13th from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Register
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Monday January 17th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register
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- The Policython is a case competition-style conference where students are given the opportunity to present policy recommendations to government.
- Students will compete for over +$750 in cash prizes, gain new policy analysis skills, and have the opportunity to network with experts in the field.
- The Policython will take place the week of January 16th - 22nd, with a 48-hour competition period, followed by presentations from the finalists that Sunday.
- Teams consist of 2-4 students, and the conference is open to students of all ages from across Canada.
I thank you in advance for your assistance with this initiative, and I invite you to explore the website for additional information: https://www.impf.ca/general-7
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Looking for graduate programs? |
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Carleton University’s Department of Health Sciences offers an innovative and exciting opportunity for graduate studies in health sciences.
The Master of Science in Health: Science, Technology and Policy (HSTP) is a unique 6-credit graduate program. The program places an emphasis on skill acquisition, using problem-based approaches to understand health issues and sectors, and participation in collaborative interdisciplinary research projects. The program design is facilitated by the cohort model, which allows for collaboration between students from various academic backgrounds to improve their understanding of complex problems in the broad field of health. A key component of the program is the Interdisciplinary Health Research Project, whereby students work closely with internal and external partners to address a complex health research issue.
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ADVISOR TIP: KIN students - not sure if the course counts towards your Natural/Phyiscal Science? Check out the Academic Calendar! Scroll 1/2 down to ASC_Science_Excluding_KNPE_HLTH
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