University of Guelph
Welcome back from the break! We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing couple of weeks off of classes, and is ready to work hard in Winter Semester 2019. Our office hours have been updated for this semester – see below!
Our regular meetings will resume next Monday, January 14th at 5:30 p.m.
Greetings from your College of Engineering and Physical Science Student Council!
It’s official: here are the results from last week’s election for next year’s CEPSSC executive team! Thank you all for participating in the voting process.
Vice President External:
Zante Botha
Vice President Social:
Abhinav Chatterjee
Vice President Internal:
Marla Stanton
Vice President Communications:
Catherine Jany
Vice President Finances:
Elizabeth Diedrichs
Have a lovely Tuesday everyone!
Hello friends,
Here’s an update on this year’s CEPSSC elections! All current executive members will be in our office TONIGHT (March 7th) from 5:30 pm until 7 — if you have questions about any of the positions available, this is a great time to get some answers! Learn about the day-to-day function of these roles and the best parts about them.
As well, please refer to the attached PDF of the CEPSSC election time line. Get your nomination form (completed by someone else) and nominee form (completed by you) in as soon as possible! For anyone who has already completed these forms, please email cepssc@uoguelph.ca before noon on Sunday to be included in next Monday’s meeting, where you will have an opportunity to explain why you’re the perfect choice for the position!
Lastly, take a break to celebrate midterms ending by attending our Open Mic event this FRIDAY, at Brass Taps from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. Entrance is FREE and everyone is encouraged to participate. Nachos will be on us for the night!
Check out the facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/405352886592145/ We had a great turn out for our Open Mic event during OWeek and we are looking forward to doing it again!
That’s all for now. You can expect your regular newsletter next week with another election update and everything that is happening with your CEPS clubs.
Take care and we’ll see you this week,
College of Engineering and Physical Science Student Council 2017-2018
SSC 1505/1506
Hello CEPSSC students,
Hope you all had a great reading week! With another school year comes another executive election, and we are pleased to announce that our executive nomination forms are now live. From now until March 12th, we are accepting candidates for the following positions: President, Vice President – Communications, Vice President – Finance, Vice President – Social Affairs, Vice President – Internal Affairs, and Vice President – External Affairs. Please note the Vice President (External Affairs) is new for the upcoming year, and the position’s description is to be approved at this year’s Annual General Meeting.
In order to run for an executive position on CEPSSC, you are required to do the following:
It is strongly recommended that all nominees attend the board meeting on March 12th, 2018, at 5:30pm in SSC 1504. This will give you a chance to present to the board.
The links to the forms can be found through our Gryphlife page or down below:
https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/submitter/form/start/11584
https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/submitter/form/start/11585
Both forms close on March 12th, 2018 at 5 pm; late submissions will not be accepted.
Please refer to our constitution on our website or this email if you have any procedural questions.
If you wish to ask questions to our current executive about their positions, you can find each of our current email addresses on our website as well. We will also be hosting an informal, “office hour”-style session on Wednesday, March 7th, at 5:30 pm in our offices SSC 1505/6 to also give you a chance to ask questions and get a feel for each of the positions. And as always, you can always swing by our office hours, which are also listed on our website.
Best of luck and we hope you all have a great day!
Your friends,
Greetings from your College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Student Council!
Hello everyone! Here’s your monthly edition of the CEPSSC Newsletter, coming in just in time for Reading Week! Take a study break and read on…
Check out the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/148204812487421/
Fall 2018 Peer Helper Opportunities – apply by Feb 14!
Want to boost your resume with new experiences? The Peer Helper Program is now recruiting for placements starting in Fall 2018… and this is one of our biggest recruitment cycles ever!
We’re looking for 93 new Peer Helpers to join over 15 different teams… and each one is a little different. For example, you could help students with their job search at Career Services, promote a healthy campus with the Wellness Education Centre, or share your love of learning with Supported Learning Groups (SLG) or Learning Services! Other teams include: Off-Campus Living, English Language Programs, Multi-Faith Ambassadors, Civic Engagement and Sustainability Office. With this much choice, there’s something for every interest!
Benefits include professional skill development, quality training and coaching from campus staff, and recognition of participation on your official academic transcript. Join a campus legacy of students helping students.
The application deadline is Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Full details and team descriptions at: www.peer.uoguelph.ca.
The Student Transition Office (STO) is currently looking to hire 20 START Facilitators for its peer support program. In this role, facilitators will provide on-going one-on-one assistance to students who self-identify as needing support with their transition or who have been identified as being academically at risk. Upper year students who have significant experience in leadership roles that emphasize helping relationships, and who possess a strong understanding of, and sensitivity toward, diversity related issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please refer to the link below for more information about job qualifications, responsibilities, and the application process:
https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/organi…/…/documents/view/22993
Any questions about this position can be directed to Nancy Hood, nhood@uoguelph.ca.
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That’s all for February —
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Greetings from your College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Student Council!
Hello everyone! We hope the second semester has been off to a great start for all of you. Let’s kick it off with this month’s edition of the CEPSSC Newsletter.
Math and Stats Club:
The Math and Stats club is happy to announce a euchre tournament on Friday February 2nd at the Brass Taps. The tournament starts at 630 but please arrive by 6pm to ensure a prompt start. There will be prizes for the winners of the tournament:) Please email msclub@uoguelph.ca to register you and your partners name. If you do not have a partner please indicate this so we may partner you with another individual. How fun! We’re really looking forward to this and can’t wait to see all of you card players there.
SoCIS:
Just a reminder to you all to get your tickets for the annual Fire and Ice Banquet taking place at Cutten Fields (190 College Ave E, Guelph) this Friday at 6pm!!
This fantastic dinner, dance and social with cash bar is the one of the largest and fanciest CEPSSC events of the year. If you have never been, we promise you won’t be disappointed! If you have been before, we hope to see you again.
For the rest of the week, tickets can be purchased at the CEPSSC office (SSC 1505/6) at the following times:
Chloe Papalazarou, VP Internal: Wednesdays 12 pm to 1 pm
Abhinav Chatterjee, VP Social: Wednesdays 10 am to 11 am, Thursday 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Karine Jarzecki, VP Communications: Fridays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Please contact cepssc@uoguelph.ca if these times do not work for you and we will try our best to accommodate. Tickets will also be available at the door.We hope to see you there!
Want to volunteer, make connections, and have fun?
Winter Project Serve Day is on Saturday, January 20th from 11-4:30!
Just the like the fall, a bunch of students will go out into the community to make a huge impact. There are a variety of partners from the Food Bank, to the Green Legacy tree nursery, to the Donkey Sanctuary and more! Meet downtown at 10C (across from city hall), you get a free t-shirt, free lunch, and then you get to volunteer for 3 hours and make a huge impact.
There are a few ways you can get involved:
Want to give back and gain leadership experience? Sign up as a team leader this time.
Want to be a participant again? Sign up as an individual or small group (up to 4).
Want to bring your res section, club, team etc? Sign up as a group!
Advance registration closes January 17th – but drop ins are still welcome! Click here for all registration forms!
Study Abroad!
Do you have questions about studying Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Physio or other programs in Australia? Come visit us during our Study in Australia fairs coming up across Canada.
OzTREKK’s Study in Australia Fairs are where you can learn more about how you can study in Australia! Three times a year we bring our Australian partners to Canada to speak directly to students and answer all your questions.
No registration required, stop by anytime during the fair!
Guelph Table Tennis Club
If one of your new years resolutions was to get more involved in your community, here is a perfect opportunity for you! The Guelph Table Tennis Club, City of Guelph, and the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association are hosting their 1st ever Table Tennis Tournament on the 4th of March at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. Get a group together of you and your friends and play, or consider volunteering. To register please go to https://guelph.ca/2017/11/guelph-table-tennis-tournament/ and to volunteer please contact William Tam at wtam@uoguelph.ca. Any other questions can be directed towards Matthew Tam at guelphttc@gmail.com
Leadership Intensive program
Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Then consider applying to the Leadership Intensive program! The LI is a program designed to take your leadership knowledge and skill to the next level using theory and practice in an interactive and thoughtful way. The programs takes place over the course of the entire semester with a full day near the beginning and end of the program (February/March), workshop participation requirements, learning group meetings, and a final capstone reflection piece. If you are interested, please go to https://uoguelph.campuslabs.ca/engage/submitter/…/start/9375 and apply before 18th January.
Western Student Research Conference
Looking to get some experience in presenting at scientific conferences and want a chance to network with students from across the province? No need to wait until grad school — apply to present at Western University’s Western Student Research Conference. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/WesternSRC/ or westernsrc.com
That’s all for this month —
Welcome back everyone! We hope you have all settled in nicely.
CEPSSC is happy to announce that the annual Fire and Ice Banquet has been revamped and will be held on January 19th 2018 at Cutten Fields! This is the same location as last year and is conveniently located right next to campus by East Residences (190 College Avenue East, Guelph).
This fantastic dinner, dance and social with cash bar is the one of the largest and fanciest CEPSSC events of the year. If you have never been, we promise you won’t be disappointed! If you have been before, we hope to see you again. Tickets are available during executive office hours, as scheduled below:
Kristine Keon, President: Mondays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Justin Medeiros, VP Finance: Mondays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm *please note this difference from the email sent out earlier this week!*
Chloe Papalazarou, VP Internal: Wednesdays 12 pm to 1 pm
Abhinav Chatterjee, VP Social: Wednesdays 10 am to 11 am, Thursday 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Karine Jarzecki, VP Communications: Fridays 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
These office hours will be in effect for the rest of the semester as well.
Tickets may be purchased separately if these times do not work for you, just email cepssc@uoguelph.caand we will try our best to accommodate your schedule. Any questions or concerns can be directed to this email as well.
We hope to see you there!
Be on the look out for the January newsletter later this month for more CEPSSC-related news.
Yours pals,
CEPSSC ❤
