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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
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Student Life News
Student Life News
newsletter n°
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November 5, 2014
NEWS
FEATURED
Nuit Blanche Photo Contest Winners!
On October 3rd, the Innis Arts & Culture committee held a contest for Nuit
Blanche. We received a lot of great submissions, and are pleased to
announce the winners, who will receive prizes and a free print of their
photo. Ten other photos were printed and can be seen along with the
winners in the Innis Residence Lobby.
Michelle Gu won overall with her photo "Serendipity." (Cover)
Ivan Kwok was our 1st runner-up with "Do You Have One of These?"
Jannie Chien was our 2nd runner-up with "Let's Hope So."
Jasmine Denike was our 3rd runner-up with "Million Dollar Rent."
"Let’s Hope So"
Jannie Chien
"Million Dollar Rent"
Jasmine Denike
"Do You Have One of These?"
Ivan Kwok
INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
Meet Your Assistant Dean of Student Life: Sarah Burley
Please welcome Sarah Burley to our College! Sarah has now been appointed as
Assistant Dean, Student Life at Innis College effective November 3rd.
Sarah has worked in post-secondary education for over 10 years at the University of
Toronto, York University and Georgian College. At the University of Toronto she has
worked as Assistant to the Dean, Student Life and Leadership, and has been Acting
Dean of Students at both Chestnut Residence and New College.
She received her Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario,
and is currently working on her thesis for a Masters of Education and Graduate
Diploma in post-secondary education at York University.
Sarah brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our Innis College Office of
Student Life, where she will work with our Residence and Senior Student Life Dons,
and Committee Chairs. She is looking forward to working with our student leaders
of the Innis College Student Society and the Innis Residence Council, and will be
providing support and resources for our students.
Aside from academia, Sarah lives with her fiancé Scott and her pup Louie. She loves
to read, and loves anything chocolate! Come meet Sarah in the Student Life Office!
Leadership
Conflict Coaching
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Innis Residence Events Room, 111 St. George Street
Want to learn how to better solve conflicts with co-workers, roommates or
friends? Come out to our Conflict Coaching seminar where we will teach you
how to deal with conflict, and how your role can be a positive one.
For more information and to register visit our event page website.
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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
The Center for International Experience Presents: The Exchange Fair
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Cumberland House, 33 St. George Street
Look outside the classroom — imagine having the chance to earn credits toward
your degree while living in Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Sydney or Berlin.
The Centre for International Experience (CIE) makes it possible! Come join the CIE
and over 140 prestigious exchange universities at our upcoming Student
Exchange Fair. Meet students who went on exchange as well as students here on
exchange and will share their insights on opportunities you never knew existed.
This is your chance to learn about life changing opportunities abroad and learn
what an exchange can do for you. Visit the CIE website for further information at:
cie.utoronto.ca/Programs/Events
Arts and Culture
Innis Goes to the ROM!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
3:45 PM
Meet in the Innis Residence Lobby, 111 St. George Street
The Innis Arts & Culture committee is visiting the ROM for FREE on November
18th. We'll be meeting in the Residence Lobby at 3:45pm to walk over together.
You only get in free with your T-Card, so don't forget it!
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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
Toronto's 110th Santa Claus Parade!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
12:15 PM
Meet in the Innis Residence Lobby, 111 St. George Street
Join the Arts & Culture Committee in watching Toronto's annual Santa Claus
Parade on Sunday, November 16th. We will be walking up to St. George & Bloor
at 12:30pm, so meet in the Residence Lobby at 12:15 for snacks and hot drinks!
You can find more information about the Toronto event on the
Santa Claus Parade website.
The Innis Herald Newspaper is back!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
6:00PM
Innis Residence Events Room, 111 St. George Street
The Herald is being revived, and we need YOU to help us make the newspaper an important
part of Innis life again. We are looking for a team of editors and writers to join us. Please
come to the general meeting in the Innis Events room at 6 pm on Wednesday, November
the 5th.
Email us at herald@innisicss.com if you can’t make the meeting, or for more information
on how to get involved!
Spirituality and Diversity
Innis Celebrates Diwali
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
7:30 PM
Innis Residence Events Room, 111 St. George Street
Join the Office of Student Life in celebrating the Hindu/Sich/Jain Festival of Lights:
Diwali. Come take part in the rich cultural fun and activities with food and friends.
More information on the event will be posted on the Innis Student Life Facebook
group closer to the date.
If you have any questions email Aakash Arora at aakash.arora@mail.utoronto.ca
for more information.
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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
International
Skills for Success Presents: Weekly Global Café
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
4:00PM
Innis Residence Events Room, 111 St. George Street
Are you an international student? Want to feel more comfortable speaking
English in class?
Come have a conversation with us at our WEEKLY Global Café - Every
Tuesday at 4:00 PM in the Events Room in the Innis Residence. The topics of
discussion will change week to week from Current Global issues, to Science,
Pop culture to Music.
Free Food. Practice speaking English. Meet cool people.
To find out more, join the Innis Skills for Success Facebook group!
Innis Writing Workshop
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Innis Residence Events Room, 111 St. George Street
Are you struggling with your essay or lab report that will be due soon? Do you have
difficulties in booking an appointment with the writing center because it's too
popular? Come to our writing workshop on Monday November 10th from 6:30-7:30pm
in the Innis Residence Events Room. Thea Lim, our experienced instructor from the
Innis writing center will give you some tips about writing and answer your
questions. There will be free food and drinks as usual.
Please RSVPs on our Innis Writing Workshop event page.
If you have any question please contact: Ashley.Wu@mail.utoronto.ca
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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
Campus Events
Professional Faculty & Graduate Study Information Sessions Coming Up!
Graduate Open House: John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and
Design
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 230 College Street
daniels.utoronto.ca/prospective-students/events
Open House: Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and Medical Radiation Sciences
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, 222 St. Patrick Street
michener.ca/news
UofT Graduate Life Sciences Education Information Fair
Includes: Professional Faculties: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Medical Science Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Student Commons
glse.utoronto.ca/content/third-annual-graduate-and-undergraduate-research-information-fair-0
Rotman School of Management (MBA programs) - JD/MBA Joint Program Information Session
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George St., Room 1065
rotman.utoronto.ca
Open House: Social Work (MSW)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, 246 Bloor Street West, Room 548
Register online: socialwork.utoronto.ca/how-to-apply/information-sessions/
Beyond Your Undergraduate Degree: Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Wilson Hall 1016 (New College, 40 Willcocks St)
Register online: utoronto.audienceview.net/
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INNIS COLLEGE STUDENT LIFE NEWS
Residence
The Taddle Creek Residence Life Award
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
12:00PM
For Innis students living in the Innis Residence, you should know that applications
for the Taddle Creek Residence Life Award are available now. This award
recognizes contributions to residence life, and an applicant has to demonstrate
financial need.
To receive the award, the recipients must live in the Innis Residence for the balance
of the session in which the award is given. The applicant must also have a meeting
with the financial advisor at Innis, Thomas MacKay.
To apply for the award, you must fill out this application package no later than
NOVEMBER 21ST at 12 noon: uoft.me/taddleapp
Students NOT on OSAP must fill out this additional form: uoft.me/grantapp
Hand in the application to the Registrar in a sealed envelope. If you have any
questions about the Taddle Creek Award, email thomas.mackay@utoronto.ca
for more information.
Registrar
DECEMBER 2014 EXAM SCHEDULE IS UP!
The exam schedule is subject to change up to a week before your exam. Be sure to check back
periodically for any changes! You can see it here: artsci.utoronto.ca/current/exams/reminder
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STAY CONNECTED!
UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Free Screenings at Town Hall
Film Festivals are happening
throughout the year - be
sure to check the Town Hall
schedule often!
Got Questions?
Check out the Registrar’s
website for academic /
financial / personal support!
Check out our Student
Facebook Pages!
 Innis Office of Student Life
 Innis Residence & IRC
 ICSS
Student Metropass
Be sure to get a discount
Post-Secondary student
metropass this month with
your TTC student ID!
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