LIONS SUPPORT LIONS - VARSITY HAPPY HOUR
|  HOCKEY - PIZZA- BEVERAGESATURDAY DEC. 11TH ALMA VS LIONS
ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES AND THEIR PARENTS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE SOCCER, RUGBY AND GOLF ACHIEVEMENTS FROM THE FALL SEMESTER. ENJOY THE HOCKEY GAME FOLLOWED BY THE HAPPY HOUR EVENT. PIZZA AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. EVENT FEE: 5 $, includes ticket for the game and entrance for happy hour. COMPLEXE MULTIDISCIPLINAIRE ANCIENNE LORETTE 2H30 PM GAME 5H00 PM HAPPY HOUR Advanced ticket sales in room 272 Free event T-shirt for first 100 tickets holders IN COOPERATION WITH YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL |
SECOND ANNUAL SLC CHRTISMAS CAROL SING-ALONG
|  Do you like to sing Christmas carols? Join us in the lobby beginning at 12:20 on Tuesday, December 7th. A collection of many favorite carols in English and in French will be available. If you play a portable, acoustic instrument (guitar, violin), bring it along.
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| CHRISTMAS HAMPER CAMPAIGN | 
Again this year, the hamper may be found right in front of the reception desk.
The Hamper Committee has again collected the names of Quebec City families who need some help this Christmas. And we can play our part by bringing in some non-perishables to fill up the basket, or making a donation, or both!
If you would like to make a cash donation, you may give Christine Dick a cheque made out to The Christmas Hamper Campaign, and it will be turned into such perishables as eggs, flour, beef, and turkeys. And of course, tax receipts are issued for donations over $10.
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NEED CASH? USED BOOK SALE ON WELCOME DAY JANUARY 17
|  Monday January 17th 2011 from 10:00 to 14:00. A used book sale will be organized down in the cafeteria. No fees. Just make your reservation in room 272 or by email: jgosselin@slc.qc.ca You just come with your books. If for some reason you can not be here to sell them yourself, you may leave them with us before December 22 and someone will sell them for you for a small fee (10%). You must indicate your name, phone number and the sale price in the inside cover of each of your books (in pencil). The list of books and the correct editions that will be needed by students this winter semester will be available shortly. Drop by Student Activities for more info or to reserve your spot.
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FORMER STUDENT KATHLEEN KELLER CLIMBS KILIMANJARO FOR UNICEF
| On December 12th 2010, Katheleen Keller will attempt to trek up to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro in support of Unicef. The climb will take 6 days and will take her to a height of 5896 meters. Her goal is to raise money to install water pumps for entire communities. For more info on her adventure, visit http://kiliwalkforwater.blogspot.com/
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SPECIAL OFFER! FITNESS CENTER 60.00$
|  Special winter semester pre-registration. If you purchase your fitness centre winter membership before December 23rd, you will pay only 60.00$ instead of the regular semester price of 75.00$
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| Up coming activities at SLC | Tuesday December 7 Second Annual SLC Christmas Carol Sing-Along
Do you like to sing Christmas carols? Join us in the lobby beginning at 12:20 on Tuesday, December 7th. A collection of many favorite carols in English and in French will be available. If you play a portable, acoustic instrument (guitar, violin), bring it along.
Thursday December 9
SLC Teachers, Staff and Professionals Christmas Party. Please confirm your presence at the Reception desk so the organizers may order the correct amount of food.
Saturday December 11
LIONS SUPPORT LIONS - VARSITY HAPPY HOUR
SATURDAY DEC. 11TH ALMA VS LIONS ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES AND THEIR PARENTS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE SOCCER, RUGBY AND GOLF ACHIEVEMENTS FROM THE FALL SEMESTER. ENJOY THE HOCKEY GAME FOLLOWED BY THE HAPPY HOUR EVENT.
PIZZA AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
EVENT FEE: 5 $, includes ticket for the game and entrance for happy hour.
COMPLEXE MULTIDISCIPLINAIRE ANCIENNE LORETTE
2H30 PM GAME 5H00 PM HAPPY HOUR
Advanced ticket sales in room 272
Free event T-shirt for first 100 tickets holders
IN COOPERATION WITH YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL
Monday January 17
Welcome Day, students are expected to come pick-up their schedules, books lists and other info. A used book sale will take place in the cafeteria.
Wednesday January 26
OPEN HOUSE AT SLC. We welcome prospective students and parents to St. Lawrence.
Sat Feb 19 and Sun Feb 20
Final Dress Rehearsals for Theatre Production Alice in Wonderland in the cafeteria. Sat; 9h00 to 5:00 p.m. , Sun 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Feb 22
Final Dress Rehearsals for Theatre Production Alice in Wonderland in the cafeteria. 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
February 19 to the 27th
The 2011 Penthatlon des Neiges will take place between February 19 and 27. We are looking for interested students and staff teams to represent our college at this great event! Registration starts October 1st and will fill quickly, so hurry up! Register in Rm 278 with Martin Beaumont.
For more info on the Pentathlon des Neiges, visit their website: www.pentathlondesneiges.com
or drop by Martin's office.
February 24, 25 and 26
Theatre Production Alice in Wonderland, directed by John Halpin. Presented in the cafeteria. Showtime: 7:30 pm. More info to come.
April 13 to 16
Theater group: Les Carpekats present Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by Suzanne Lemay.
Friday April 22
SLC Fashion Show at l'Ozone Laurier
Thursday May 5
Sports Banquet. More info to come
Saturday May 28
Graduation
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December 8, 2010 (early deadline)
January 11, 2011 (regular deadline)
Shad Valley
This unique program is for first-year CEGEP students passionate about Science. Get unique educational opportunities and meet people from all over Canada.
Click here for more info about Shad Valley.
December 13, 2010
Prix hommage bénévolat-Québec 2011
Deadline to register: December 13, 2010
www.disluimerci.qc.ca
December 15, 10 to March 1, 11
Fondation Desjardins
Varied: financial need, grades, social involvement
All university levels (undergraduate and graduate) and all fields of study:
150 - $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate studies. Click on Bourses de baccalauréat. www.desjardins.com/fondation
January 7, 11
House of Commons Page Program
80% average, attend nearby university http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/pages/pp_welcome-e.htm
January 21, 11
Top 20 under twenty
Demonstrate innovation, leadership and achievements, endorsement by sponsor.
www.top20under20.ca
January 31, 11
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship
Letter of recommendation, essay, academic achievement, environmental
involvement
www.earthday.ca/scholarship
January 31, 11
Mensa Canada Scholarship Program
Essay
www.mensacanada.ca |
| LOANS AND BURSARIES |  Have questions? Need some info? Kim Patenaude will be happy to help. Drop by her office room 258 (It's in the library, on the right when you walk in) |
| CHRISTMAS IS COMING! WILL YOU NEED CASH? LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME JOB? |  Many job offers for you. Job offers can
be found on the Counselling Services website at:
www.slc.qc.ca/counselling
Job offers are also posted on the bulletin board next to the counselling office (room 272). |
| NEED HELP? |  Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed out or just mixed up? Maybe Kim could help you out, just drop by her office, room 258 (its in the library, on the right when you walk in).
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| Live the Action on the Hill as a Page | |
Apply online by January 17, 2011: www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage
You need an overall average of 80% and must be interested in the Canadian parliamentary system. Forge unforgettable relationships with 39 other students from across Canada and get a behind scenes look at the House of Commons at work.
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SAT DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THEJANUARY 22, 2011 TEST DATE | |
The early registration deadline to register for the SAT January 22, 2011 test date is December 1, 2010. The regular deadline is December 23, 2010. Students planning to study in the States are generally required complete SAT testing. The test is administered by the College Board. Canadian students are considered to be international students.
Although St. Lawrence is an authorized testing center, you must register online at www.collegeboard.com and pay your testing fees to the College Board. Study materials are available at your library. You may also use free online practice tools or odrer additional practice material. Free preparational booklets are available in room 272.
Our test center code is 97261 (if you don't find our name on the list, you may also search by code). If you have any questions abour the registration process, you may contact Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor in froom 272 (office door room 275).
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PLANNING TO ATTEND BISHOP NEXT SEMESTER AND LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE.
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Going to study at Bishop's University next Fall? Concerned about living costs and would like to find a roommate to cut down costs? So is Claude Helene Soucy If you are going to Bishop's next Fall and wouldn't mind sharing an apartment you can contact Claude-Helene at: claudlt@hotmail.com
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LEAVING US?
|  Graduating, moving or just taking a break in January?
 If you are not planning to return to SLC in January, please remember to empty your locker for December 21 at the very latest. Locks will be cut and lockers emptied to make room for the new arriving students in January. It would be greatly appreciated if you came by my desk to tell me when your locker becomes available. If you have any questions, please come to room 272 and speak with Joanne Gosselin.
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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD FOLLOW THIS LINK |
UP COMING GAMES: LIONS HOCKEY:
Friday December 10, 19:30 Lions vs Saint-Laurent
Saturday December 11, 14:30 Alma vs Lions at Complexe sportif de l'Ancienne Lorette
Saturday January 15, 13:00Lions vs Lionel-Groulx at Centre sportif de Sainte-Foy
Sunday January 16, 15:00 Saint-Laurent vs Lions at Centre sportif de Sainte-Foy
AAA WOMEN BASKETBALL
Friday January 14, 19:00 Lady Lions vs Ch.-St-Lambert
AA MEN BASKETBALLFriday January 28, 21:00 Sainte-Foy vs AA Men at SLC
A MEN BASKETBALLTuesday February 1, 21:00 Lions vs Notre-Dame-de-Foy
A WOMEN BASKETBALLSunday January 30, 11:00 Matapédien vs A Women at SLC A WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALLJanuary 30, 2011 Tournament No. 4 at Cégep Limoilou
Sunday March 6, 10:30 at Collège de Shawinigan |
SLC GRADUATE SHAWN BELANGER
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We are asking everyone to open their hearts and their checkbooks, and make a donation to the family. A collection box may be found at the reception desk. We sincerely thank you for your generous contribution. |
| THE SENATE PAGE PROGRAM | |
Deadline to apply: December 17, 2010
Fifteen students are selected every year. Students must plan on studying in the
Eligibility requirements:
- Be full-time students pursuing their first undergraduate degree in one of the four National Capital Region universities ( Carleton University, Saint-Paul University, University of Ottawa and Université du Québec en Outaouais );
- Not have previous experience as a Page on Parliament Hill;
- Be able to communicate orally, at the advanced level, in both official languages;
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
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HICKING TRIP ST-TITE-DES-CAPS
|  The next hiking trip will be held January 21 and 22 2011.
Two nights at St-Tite-des-Caps in the refuge la Faille.
Price: ± 40$. 10 places only.
Contact the Hiking Club if interested or any question: lfrechette48@hotmail.com
Activities: snowshoeing and winter-forest life.
Outdoor-activities lovers, don't miss this!!!
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BUILDING HOURS DURING CHRISTMAS VACATION
|  Building hours: Open from 12:00 - 6:00 from December 23 to Monday January 3, 2011
The building will be closed
Friday December 24, Saturday December 25 as well as Friday December 31 and Saturday January 1.
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CAFETERIA HOURS DURING EXAM SESSION
|  Please note that the cafeteria will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from December 9th to December 17th inclusively , then closed for business until January 17th, 2011. |
OPEN MIC WINTER SCHEDULE
|  The next exciting OPEN MIC activities, featuring local talent performing in the smooth, cool setting of our beautiful cafeteria are: Thursday January 27 at 7:30 pm
Thursday March 31 at 7:30 pm Thursday April 28 at 7:30 pm Contact Emilie Lacasse Pelletier for more info or to reserve your spot: elacasse@slc.qc.ca
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 Green tip of the week from your ECO-ST. Lo, your local environment group. | |
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JEUNES EXPLORATEURS D'UN JOUR | |
St. Lawrence will be participating in the Jeunes Explorateurs d'un jour activity. This means that you have the opportunity of being paired up with a professional for a day. The activity is well-structured and the time spent in this project will be well worth your while. To find out more about JE d'un jour, visit the following website: www.jeunes-explorateurs.org
A presentation for students interested in participating will be held early January. The deadline to register for JE d'un jour is January 28. The job shadowing activity will be held February 17 (health science) and April 14 (other fields). |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Career and Educational Services
Université de Montréal Invites CEGEP Students in January
Like math, concrete applications and working with computers/new technology?
L'Université de Montréal gives CEGEP students the opportunity of discovering what Computer Science can lead do. Live a university experience and participate in workshops and labs. Various fields will be presented:
- Génie logiciel
- Cryptographie et information quantique
- Jeux vidéo, infographie et vision par ordinateur
- Bio-informatique
- Projection et cinéma 3D
- Recherche opérationnelle
This activity is FREE. You must register before December 15, 2010. The activity takes place in Montreal from January 14 to January 16.
http://sejour.iro.umontreal.ca
January 12 and January 13, 2010:
Open House 2011
Discover Liberal Arts at Concordia University:
Sit in on some classes, chat with students and professors during Coffee Hour and receive information on the Liberal Arts College. More information posted on the Counselling Services board (near room 272).
UNIVERSITIES ARE COMING TO MEET YOU IN JANUARY:
Ottawa University
The Ottawa University Caravan - Tuesday, January 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives from various faculties (arts, social science, science, medicine, etc.) will be on campus to give out program-specific information.
Université Laval
Journée Laval - Thursday, January 27, 2010 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Meet faculty representatives from literature and languages, social science, science, medicine, architecture, law, forestry, engineering, etc.
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| DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEMS |
Do you or others suspect that you may have a drug or/and an alcohol problem? Try this test and check if this might be the case. Just follow this link: http://www.interventionsolutions.com/ADselfdiagnosis.asp
If you do have a problem and would like to talk to someone about it, see Kim Patenaude.
If you need outside counseling, you can call Edgard Pitre at 418-952-5416.
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 A guidance counsellor, Nicole Anne Daigle, offers educational and career counselling. She can also help you if you are looking for information about universities, colleges and vocational schools. Whether you want to know how to apply to university or another school, you can use drop-ins (no appointment necessary for drop-ins)throughout the semesters to get help quickly . View my schedule on my door (office 275). Appointments for counselling are taken directly with me.
Regular 50-minute individual counselling meetings are offered as well throughout the week if you need to think about your options. Students unsure about their future projects sometimes feel lost or lose motivation for their studies.
Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor
418-656-6921 ext.218 |
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| The Labor-Market in Quebec | |
What are the market trends in Quebec for the next 3 years? Consult this PDF document online (Le marché du travail au Québec) be more knowledgable about the job market. Be sure to understand what the numbers mean by reading the introductory pages.
Jobs in Quebec |
| UNIVERSITY UPDATES | |
February 14 to February 18, 2011
Université du Québec à Montréal
Student for a Day Activity
More information available online:
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| STUDENT ACTIVITIES Monday December 6 , 2010 |
For more information on the contents of the newsletter or to add an article to the next mailing, contact student services at jgosselin@slc.qc.ca. | |
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