CENTRAIDE BAKE SALE

To help raise money for "Centraide" a bake sale is being held Monday to Thursday this week.

Where: At the front entrance When: From: 07:30 - 12:30.

English Exit Exam Information Session

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Time: 12:20 pm

Place: Room 268

Presented by Warren Hinkson and Leigh Bateman

Intercollegiate Stock Market Simulation

January 17th, 2014

This year again, the business faculty at laval University will be hosting its intercollegiate Stock market simulation. The event will take place January 17th, 2014. The event costs $15 per students and price includes: coffee & muffins in the morning, visit of the business faculty, lunch, T-shirt and the competition itself. If you wish to participate in the Stock market simulation, please contact Karina brassard for more information or to receive a registration form.

SLC ANNUAL CHRTISMAS CAROL SING-ALONG

Do you like to sing Christmas carols? Join us in the lobby beginning at 12:15 on Thursday, December 5th. 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.

Lunettes Sans Frontières ( http://www.lunettes-sans-frontiere.org/ )

Old glasses in your drawers? Recycle and help!

Audrey-Ann Lavoie, a 2013 SLC graduate, will be at school on Tuesday, November 26 and Thursday November 28, 12:00 to 13:00 to collect them at a table near the library entrance.

What you can help with:

glasses in good condition
sunglasses
frames in good condition
appropriate cases

For details, contact Fred Martin at fmartin@slc.qc.ca or kindly leave glasses etc. in my mailbox or office. Thank you!

CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE

You will find a donation basket in front of the reception desk or next to the student council office. Please help us help them. Only non-perishable food items please.

Here are the non-perishable items needed:

Canned goods: soups, tuna, salmon, tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, fruits & vegetables
Dried pasta / macaroni
Cereal
Jello / puddings
Coffee / tea / juice (unrefrigerated)
Mixes: muffins, cookies, cakes, etc.
Mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.
Hygiene products (soap, shampoo, etc.)
NOTE: No homemade items or foods with expired best-before dates please

CHRISTMAS IS COMING AND YOU NEED CASH? PART-TIME JOB?

Job offers webpage and bulletin board
Student Activities receive job offers for our students and we post them on the job webpage: http://www.slc.qc.ca/socio-cultural/job-offers-students or on the bulletin board next to room 272.
The offers change regularly so keep an eye on them.

Important Reminder

TRAVEL AND CHRISTMAS VACATION

It is the time of the year where many students look into traveling during the holidays. Remember not to schedule any departures before December 21, 2013.

WHEN DOES THE SEMESTER END:

The fall 2013 semester ends on Saturday, December 21, 2013. All students are expected to be available until the end of the semester. In exceptional circumstances (ie: two exams scheduled at the same time, illness, etc.) students may be permitted to write a special exam.
Please note that should exams be cancelled due to weather conditions, those exams could be rescheduled to Saturday December 21st.
Should you have an emergency, contact Academic Services immediately.
IF YOU PLAN A TRIP DURING THE EXAM PERIOD, YOU RUN THE RISK OF FAILING THE COURSE.
Follow this link to see the academic calendar

LOST AND FOUND

If you've lost your lunch box with yesterday's lunch still in it, there are several lost lunch boxes
(as well as a lot of other stuff) at reception and it's starting to smell.

Please come and pick them up.

CAREER & EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLING AT SLC

Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor

Office Hours:

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday to Thursday

Room 254 (in the library)

You may drop in when her door is open or send her a MIO if you want to schedule an appointment.

On Mondays and Fridays, you may see Kim Patenaude, Guidance Counsellor, if you require assistance. Office 258 (library).

DROP-INS for the fall semester:

Fridays are dedicated to drop-ins. Kim Patenaude will be available to answer questions about career or educational information on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary!

Need help with your English?

Do you want to improve your grades? Can't get an appointment at the English Writing Workshop?

Then bring your work to the Peer Tutor Drop in Service. The Peer Tutor Drop in Service will be offered until the last day of classes. This service is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:10-14:00 in Room 340 (near the side exit). Louise

P2C (Power to Change)

Is Christianity for real? Find out: come and join us on Wednesdays in room 223 from 11:15 to 12:30. Bring your lunch.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

GRADUATION PHOTO SESSION Tuesday November 26 in room 272 from 10:00 to 14:00.

ATTENTION ALL DECEMBER 2013 AND MAY 2014 POTENTIAL GRADS
You must register and reserve your appointment in room 272.

Guest speakers from UBISOFT. Tuesday Nov. 26 in room 268 from 13:00 to 14:00

Open Mic Thursday November 28, 19:30 in the cafeteria. Sign-up in room 272.

THURSDAY MOVIE NIGHT 19:00 room 268 right here at SLC. *FREE* November 28

La Double Vie de Véronique

réalisé par Krzysztof Kieslowski 98 mins, France et Poland, 1991

SLC Rock Band What the Heck Presents:
INTO THE WILD

Saturday November 30th 19:30 in the cafeteria. Tickets may be purchased in room 272.

THURSDAY MOVIE NIGHT 19:00 room 268 right here at SLC.
*FREE*
Decembre 5
Polytechnique réalisé par Denis Villeneuve avec Karine Vanasse et Maxim Gaudette 77 mins, B+W, Québec, 2009

WEEKEND RESULTS

HOCKEY:

Saturday Nov. 23 Lionel-Groulx 6 - 5 (p) Lions

AA BASKETBALL
Friday Nov 22, Garneau 71 - 68 AA Women

A BASKETBALL
Sunday Nov. 24, Limoilou 64 - 76 A Women
Sunday Nov. 24, Limoilou 97 - 65 A Men

UPCOMING HOME GAMES:

AA MEN BB:

Friday November 29, 20:00 Garneau vs AA Men at SLC

A BASKETBALL DOUBLE HEADER:
Friday November 29 at Cégep Ste-Foy
19:00 A Women vs Cégep de Ste-Foy
21:00 A Men vs Cégep Ste-Foy

HOCKEY:

Saturday November 30, 14:00 Sorel-Tracy vs Lions at l'Ancienne Lorette

HOCKEY:

Sunday December 1, 14:00 Saint-Laurent vs Lions at l'Ancienne Lorette

A BASKETBALL DOUBLE HEADER:
Saturday December 7
13:00 Trois-Rivières vs A Women at SLC
15:00 Trois-Rivières vs A Men at SLC

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL:

Sunday Dec. 8, Tournament no. 3 at Cegep Limoilou

09:00 Matane vs Lady Lions

11:30 Limoilou vs Lady Lions

14:00 Sém. de Sherbrooke vs Lady Lions

Career & Educational Information:

Upcoming Events

Medicine @ SLC

Thursday, November 28

12:15 p.m.

Room 268 (any change will be posted on the Counselling board near 272).

Marc-Antoine Turgeon, a former SLC student, will come talk to you about about applying into medical schools. Graduating and first-year students are invited. It is a great opportunity to ask all of your questions from someone who recently went through the process.

Admissions Workshop

(with Nicole Anne Daigle)

Tuesday, December 3

13:00

Room 242

If you are planning to apply to university next fall and need help understanding the whole application process for universities in Québec or any Canadian province, this workshop is for you.

You will get an overview of what to expect and what you should do to be ready. The deadline to apply for limited admissions programs in Québec is March 1. Outside of Québec, apply by mid-January for very competitive programs.

Jeunes Explorateurs d'un jour

Spend a day with someone who is doing the job you would like to do one day.

St. Lawrence is taking part in Jeunes Explorateur d'un jour and you can sign up for a job-shadowing event. You have up until January 30 to register for one of the two job-shadowing days (February 20 for the health sector and April 10 for the other fields). Click here to view the list of jobs. Contact Nicole Anne Daigle to obtain your password to create your account.

University Updates

Université Laval

Check out their programs open for late admissions for the winter 2014 semester:View Programs Accepting Late Applications

You must apply no later than December 1, 2013.

Don't forget to check out and encourage our two DJs from St. Lawrence who will be mixing at the Ozone Laurier on November 30th for the Electro Choc event. Our very own William Bedard, also known as DJ-B3D, will be the opening act of the night as well as Jimmy Matthey. For more information visit the Facebook Event

Scholarships

Ordre des Ingénieurs

Deadline November 29, 2013

http://www.foiq.qc.ca/fra/bourse-cegep.html

Fifteen $2,000 entrance scholarships will be awarded to CEGEP students entering an engineering program at the university level. Details regarding eligibility requirements and selection criteria are available online.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Deadline: December 6, 2013

www.td.com/scholarships

The key criterion is outstanding community leadership, in balance with the student's academic performance. You must be in your final year of CEGEP to apply.

House of Commons Page Program

Deadline: December 9, 2013

www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage

House of Commons Pages are selected from high schools and CEGEPS across Canada every year. Work as a page while you study at a university in the National Capital Region. Read eligibility requirements online.

Questions? Need help?

See Nicole Anne Daigle or Kim Patenaude

Volunteers needed Wed. Dec 18th and Thurs. Dec 19th. Right here at SLC

Help make someone's Christmas special by contributing to the 18th Annual Community Christmas Hamper Campaign.
Voluteers are needed to pack and load the Christmas Hampers.

Give your name to Joanne Gosselin in room 272 or the student council room.

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/quebecchristmashampers

CLASSES OVERWHELMING?

YOU WANT EXTRA HELP?

There are many workshops available to all students.
English, Math, Chemistry as well as a Methodology and Research Workshop.

Follow this link to see their schedules.
http://www.slc.qc.ca/students/workshops

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 2013-2014
Should you be planning to travel in 2013-2014, 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.

http://www.slc.qc.ca/academics/academic-calendar-0