| Next Amnesty meeting Tuesday, Jan 29 12:10 room 347 |  As usual, feel free to show up. We are always happy to meet people interested in social justice. Some of our members are having brilliant ideas for activities for the semester: we will discuss them and sign some letters.
For more information send a Mio or e-mail to Fred Martin (fmartin@slc.qc.ca) |
| THIS WEEK OPEN MIC NIGHT! |  Thursday, January 31 at 19:30 in the cafeteria. What is Open Mic? Performers sign up in room 272 (student activities) and perform during showtime for a maximum of 10 minutes. You can perform anything you want: Songs, monologues, poetry, music...you name it!
Open Mic is like an easygoing coffee shop where students, teachers and staff live out their performance fantasies! It is open to all. |
| Vous êtes finissants? |  Vous avez des questions concernant les examens d'admission en français dans les universités? Venez à la réunion d'information du Programme d'Aide en Français (PAF) Le jeudi 7 février 12h30 Local : 348 |
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Seniors In-Home Stimulation
If you are interested in making a difference in seniors' lives, getting involved in the English-speaking community of Quebec, giving your time to people in need, establishing a meaningful relationship with our seniors: then the In-Home Stimulation Program is for you!
The In -Home Stimulation Program is a great way to complete your community involvement hours often required by Universities in health related programs.
What you should know about the program:
- A variety of activities take place in each participating senior's home
- Activities may vary from simple home visits to accompanying seniors to run errands
- A four-hour training session is mandatory
- You must participate in two sessions in order to get your 60 hours recognition for your report card
If you are interested or have any questions concerning the program, please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or by phone:
Lucielachance73@gmail.com
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 Pentathlon des Neiges Information meeting.
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If you are interested in participating in the Pentathlon des Neiges, you are invited to attend the information meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 29 in Rm 268 at 12:15. You can bring your lunch! For more info, contact Martin Beaumont at: mbeaumont@slc.qc.ca |
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THEATRE PRODUCTION: The Broth of Brith: An Original Musical Comedy
19:30 in the SLC Cafeteria
Thursday, Feb. 21, Friday, Feb. 22, Saturday Feb. 23
Tickets/Billets: $10
Advanced sale/prévente $8 Student Activities in room 272
ANNUAL SLC FASHION SHOW
Friday, March 29th, 2013 at 19:00
Ozone Laurier. Tickets may be purchased through the models, the organization or the Student Council Office.
SLC REACHES OUT
Thursday, April 18th is a day dedicated to giving back to the community. Last year, hundreds of students and employees of Champlain St. Lawrence dedicated one day to make a difference by taking on volunteer projects that meet the needs of the Greater Quebec Area community. We want to do even better this year!
Students and staff are asked to look around them and see where they can help and donate some of their time. Come to room 272 to register your interest or your activity, individually or as a group and REACH OUT.
This year, to add a little bit more fun, we will present a trophy to the group or program that will have been the most active on this day.
We look forward to this event so come and join us to lend a helping hand to our community. Engage your teachers in the process!
For more info: Joanne Gosselin jgosselin@slc.qc.ca
SLC BLOOD DRIVE
Did you know that your body contains
5 litres of blood? We only want 0.45 L. Come on down...
SLC will hold its annual blood drive for Hema Québec on Tuesday, April 16, from 14:00 to 21:00 in the gym.
DÉFI LEUCAN:
Défi têtes rasées. Thursday, April 4 in the cafeteria from 12:00 to 14:00.
Participants will have their head shaved in the Cafeteria We want to know if you are interested in putting a price on your head. If so, please contact me by MIO or e-mail (audrey_ann_lavoie@hotmail.com ).
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 SCHOOL CLOSING PROCEDURES | Should there be a school closing, the following procedures have been set into place to keep students informed:
1) The announcement will be inserted on the SLC webpage; 2) An automatic MIO will be sent to all with the school closing information; 3) Radio stations will be advised.
If nothing is on the website, the school remains open.
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| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |  St. Lawrence's "Student For A Day" program needs you! Be a student ambassador, you will help prospective students:
Know what it's like being a St.Lawrence student
Visit the school
Attend a few classes
Find out about your program of studies
Find out about student activities and sports
Know if St. Lawrence is the Cegep for them!
If you are interested, please see Emilie Brushett in room 230 or send us an email : welcometoslc@slc.qc.ca
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The Students Without Borders™ (SWB) program is now accepting applications for May 2013!
| | The deadline to apply for Summer 2013 placements is February 1st, 2013
SWB offers university and college students and recent graduates exciting international volunteer internships. The majority of placements are 3 to 4 months in duration. Placements from a variety of disciplines are available in Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ghana, Guatemala, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, Senegal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. For current placement opportunities visit: www.studentswithoutborders.ca.
SWB is implemented through Uniterra, a leading Canadian international volunteer cooperation program jointly managed by World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI).
The deadline to apply for Summer 2013 placements is February 1st, 2013! If you have any questions, please contact us at swb@wusc.ca.
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 Looking for a job? Need extra cash?
NEW SERVICE: TomsUp.com - The best way to find a job for students!
Whether you need a job to pay for your studies or just want a few extras for yourself, you will find the perfect job on TomsUp.com. You can create your resume directly on the website and apply in just a click to many job offers. As if you needed more, once your resume is published on the site, employers can also recruit you!
SLC website job offers: |
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LOST AND FOUND IS AT RECEPTION DESK.
|  We have lots of different objects in our Lost and Found basket at the front desk. If you misplaced something this semester, it might be there. Stop by anytime during opening hours. Everything left behind at the end of the semester will be given to charity or disposed of.
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 Insurance documents for students | | SLC Students have insurance coverage, with SSQ Assurances, in case of accidents on campus. For more information please follow this link: http://www.slc.qc.ca/socio-cultural/insurance-documents-students |
ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013
Should you be planning to travel in 2012-2013, please verify the academic calendar before reserving your trip.
If you plan a trip during the semester or during the exam period, you run the risk of failing the course.
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| LIBRARY HAPPY HOUR | 
LIBRARY HAPPY HOUR
Library Happy Hour will start on Monday, January 28.
Hours will be: Monday to Thursday open until 19:00 and Friday the library closes at 16:00.
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 GUEST SPEAKER
FORMER SLC GRADUATE JEAN-SEBASTIEN NOEL.
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Want to know more about crowd-funding from a local entrepreneur and graduate of SLC?
Jean-Sebastien Noel, a former graduate of St. Lawrence, will be here to talk about La Ruche, Quebec City's first crowd-funding platform for the population and by the population. Jean-Sebastien heads a business (www.ugene.ca), an urban intelligence agency focusing on marketing initiatives to help companies benefit from technology, and has collaborated in the past with such events as Red Bull Crashed Ice and Le Grand Prix de Montreal.
He will be presenting this crowd-funding platform which will welcome all types of project including those related to the arts, sports, architecture, business or the community. This will also be of special interest to business and commerce students, as Jean-Sebastien will share his experiences as he moved from student life through his first jobs into his professional life as an entrepreneur.
Jean-Sebastien's linkedin profile can be found at http://lnkd.in/TjibGc
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WEEKEND SCOREBOARD |  Men's Hockey:
Saturday January 26 Thetford 5 - 3 Lions
Sunday January 27 Dawson 1 - 7 Lions
Basketabll:
Tuesday Jan. 22, Trois-Rivières 56 - 52 A Women BB
Saturday January 26 Baie-Comeau 68 - 89 A Men BB
Sunday January 27 AA Women 84 - 31 Rimouski
Sunday January 27 AA Men 80 - 57 Rimouski
UPCOMING GAMES Hockey:
Wednesday January 30th, 19:30 Collège Laflèche vs Lions Hockey at Complexe sportif de l'Ancienne Lorette
Sunday February 3rd, 14:00 André-Laurendeau vs Lions Hockey at Complexe sportif de l'Ancienne Lorette
Tuesday January 22 19:30 Trois-Rivières vs A Women BB at SLC
Saturday January 26 16:00 Baie-Comeau vs A Men BB at SLC
AA Basketball:
Friday February 1, 19:00 Rivière-du-Loup vs AA Women BB at SLC
Friday February 1, 21:00 Rivière-du-Loup vs AA Men BB at SLC
A Basketball:
Saturday February 2nd, 13:00 A Women BB vs Limoilou
Sunday February 3rd, 18:00 A Men BB vs Garneau
Women Volleyball:
Sunday February 3 Tournament no. 3 at Collège de Shawinigan
10:00 Limoilou vs Volleyball n
11:00 Volleyball vs Shawinigan
13:00 Trois-Rivièresvs Volleyball
14:00 Volleyball vs Charlevoix
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NEED HELP? VARIOUS WORKSHOPS ARE READY FOR BUSINESS!
 CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP
The chemistry workshops will resume on January 21st at the same time (Monday- Wednesday- Friday from 7:45 to 8:25). Room 347  Is Your MATH Teacher OUT TO LUNCH ??
Then bring your lunch and get advice from an expert at the MATH WORKSHOP
OPEN EVERY DAY !
Bring your problems! Work on problems!
ROOM 327 |
Monday
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12:10-13:00
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(M. Huard)
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Tuesday
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12:10-13:00
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(V. Carrier)
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13:00-13:55
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(P. Foth)
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Wednesday
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12:10-13:00
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(S. Hardy)
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Thursday
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12:10-13:00
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13:00-13:55
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(P. Camiré)
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Friday
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12:10-13:00
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 The English Writing Workshop: The workshop may be found in room # 263 (in the Library).
English peer tutors:
The names of the English peer tutors are posted on various bulletin boards around campus. Tutors can be contacted by email to set up an appointment. For more information concerning the Writing Workshop and/or the English Peer Tutoring Program, please contact Louise Gauthier in office #324 (lgauthier@slc.qc.ca) or by MIO.
 NON-CREDIT COURSES IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE | This semester, the English department offers a special workshop for students attending the Introduction to College English class who feel they need extra help with the grammar and composition elements covered in class. Students who wish to enroll will be required to attend one 100-minute workshop every week. The workshop will be divided as follows: in the first hour, students work individually on grammar exercises that address a specific grammar issue covered in the ICE course or a feature of academic writing, and in the second hour, students are welcome to bring their written work to get some individual help with their papers or other class assignments. Students interested in joining should send an e-mail to Isabelle Guy: iguy@slc.qc.ca The workshop is open to all interested students.
METHODOLOGY WORKSHOP
Need help with your papers and essays? Want to improve your grades on your papers? Then why not come to the Methodology Workshop? Beginning January 28th.
Need help with APA or MLA style? Want to write top-notch outlines and annotated bibliographies? Confused about where to find and how to site scholarly research sources? You will find help with these questions and more!!
Where? Rm 255 (in the library).
When? Mondays 11:00 to 13:00
Tuesdays 12:30 to 14:00
Wednesdays 11:30 to 13:30
Thursdays 11:00 to 14:45
Bring your drafts, your questions, your papers to either Meagan Daley, Jacinthe Ruel or Genevieve Ribordy and see better results and higher grades!!!
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Quebec City Used English Bookstore: Doors Open February 6th, 2013
Good news for all you bibliophiles out there is that, as of February 6th, used English books will be more widely available in the Quebec City area.
This is thanks to AngloStore and their brand 'La Bouquinerie Anglaise'.
You are all invited to the AngloStore / La Bouquinerie Anglaise from 19:00, Wednesday February 6th, 2013.
Thousands of used English books, across all genres, are now available at excellent prices.
30% off the price of new English books during the evening as well.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Please spread the word.
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 Concours: Alors tu veux être un artiste 2013?
| Soumets une image de ton œuvre d'art et un texte sur ta démarche artistique. Tu peux le faire entre le 4 février et le 1er avril 2013
Cest un concours sur l'art et toi. Crée une œuvre d'art sur un sujet qui te tient à cœur et affiche-la ici. Ce sera ensuite à tes amis, ta famille et au public de voter. Les 12 œuvres qui auront récolté le plus de votes seront exposées au Musée des beaux-arts du Canada, où nos juges über cool éliront les meilleures.
C'est l'occasion de présenter ta création au monde entier. Peu importe que tu penses étudier en art ou que tu n'aies jamais tenu un pinceau, montre-nous de quoi tu es capable. Pour plus d'infos: http://soyouwanttobeanartist.ca/fr
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Un concours de vidéos pour les jeunes de 12 à 24 ans
L'inscription au concours se fait dans Facebook, à www.demandeuneformation.com, et se termine le 8 mars 2013.
* Jeunes de 18 à 24 ans.
Le grand gagnant recevra un prix en argent de 2 000 $.
Partagez l'information avec vos collègues et vos étudiants. Des affiches et des cartons promotionnels sont disponibles si vous souhaitez faire la promotion dans votre établissement. Pour en commander, écrivez-nous à jeunesautravail@csst.qc.ca.
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous au www.csst.qc.ca/demandeuneformation.
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| CHAPEAU, LES FILLES! PARTICIPER AU CONCOURS
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : 15 mars 2013.
Est-ce que vous avez déjà entendu ce genre de réflexion autour de vous?
« Les métiers d'homme, c'est pas pour les filles! »« C'est pas étonnant que les femmes choisissent de ne pas se salir et de ne pas s'esquinter au travail. C'est dans leur nature. »
« De toute façon, les métiers de gars, c'est pas intéressant pour les filles! »
Le concours Chapeau, les filles! permet de : valoriser les femmes qui choisissent un métier traditionnellement masculin;récompenser leurs efforts;
favoriser la réussite des étudiantes dans un groupe à prédominance masculine; donner des modèles féminins sortant des sentiers battus.
À gagner :
Plus de 200 prix régionaux variant de 500 $ à 1 000 $
33 prix nationaux variant de 2 000 $ à 5 000 $
Un séjour professionnel à l'international
Prix de participation de 250 $
Pour plus d'infos:http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/chapeaulesfilles/index.asp?page=chapeauParticiper |
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