Information on the first strike day to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27th.

As a result of a strike day that has been announced as part of the current province-wide negotiations, the campus will be closed for classes as well as any other activities until 6 p.m. on October 27, 2015. Access to the building will not be possible. You will receive an update on the academic calendar as soon as it is available, to clarify any effect on class days or exam days.

Thank you for your understanding and collaboration.

ATTENTION ALL POTENTIAL GRADS December 2015 and May 2016

GRADUATION PHOTO SESSION Tuesday November 17th in room 256 (library talking room) from 09:00 to 14:00.

THIS IS FOR ALL DECEMBER 2015 AND MAY 2016 POTENTIAL GRADS

You must register and reserve your appointment in room 272. The photographer does not come back in the Winter semester for May graduates. It's now or never and you must make an appointment. If you do not you will be asked to come back at the end of the day if there is still time.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

SLC Movie Night

Tuesday November 3rd at 19:00 room 346.

Under the Skin

108 mins; Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller Scotland; 2014; dir. Jonathan Glazer

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay

A mysterious woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. Events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.

"A brave experiment in cinema." "The work of a powerful visual stylist." "The best film of 2014."

There will be a kiosque in the main hall on Thursday November 5th for more info or to sign-up.

FIRST OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Thursday November 5th.
Where? The beautiful St. Lawrence cafeteria.
What is Open Mic? Performers sign up in room 272 (student activities office) 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!
Of course you are all invited to come applaud and encourage your fellow SLC students and staff.

THE FIT (SLC French Improv Team)

Wednesday November 11th 19:00 at Limoilou.

Wednesday, November 25

FIT vs Ninja de F.X-Garneau.

Be part of the biggest sporting event in Canada!

The Pentathlon des Neiges inter-collegiate date is now confirmed: Saturday, February 20th, 2016.

3 possible categories: Student Men, Student Women, Mixed and Staff.

So far, 2 teams have already confirmed their attendance and we have a few individuals in search of teammates. Our objective is to sign up 10+ teams so don't wait! Recruit your friends or sign-up as an individual to ride, run, ski or skate with you at the Biggest winter sport event in Canada!

More details in room 284 or by visiting the Pentathlon`s website at: www.pentathlondesneiges.com

WEEKEND RESULTS:

AA Basketball Friday October 23rd at SLC

Garneau 70 - 61 AA Women BB
Garneau 104-48 AA Men BB

Rugby Sunday October 25, Semi-Finals at cégep Garneau

Notre-Dame-de-Foy 19 - 17 Lions Men

Garneau 29-5 Lions Women

AA Women Soccer Finals at PEPS Saturday October 24

Lions Women 3 - 2 (f) Sainte-Foy

Garneau 4-0 Lions Women

Women Volleyball Sunday October 25

Limoilou 0 - 2 SLC Lions

T-Rivières 2 - 0 SLC Lions

Shawinigan 1 - 1 SLC Lions

Laflèche 1 - 1 SLC Lions

Lions Hockey

Friday October 23, Lions 5-1 Alma

Sunday October 25, Sorel-Tracy 2 - 4 Lions

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Hockey @ Comple Sportif Ancienne-Lorette

Saturday October 31, 14:00 Sainte-Foyvs Lions

Friday November 13, 19:30 Ch.-Lennoxville vs Lions

Sunday November 15th, 14:00 André-Laurendeau vs Lions

Sunday November 22, 14:00 Thetford vs Liions

Saturday November 28, 14:00 Sainte-Foy vs Lions

AA Basketball

Sunday Nov. 1st, 14:00 AAMBB vs Jonquière @ Cégep Garneau

Double Header @ cégep Ste-Foy Sat. Nov. 7th
12:00 AAWBB vs Sainte-Foy

14:00 AAMBBvs Sainte-Foy

Double Header @ SLC Sat. Nov 14th:
13:00 Rimouski vs AAWBB

15:00Rimouski vs AAMBB

Double Header @ cégep Limoilou Sun. Nov. 22
13:00 AAWBB vs Limoilou

15:00 AAMBB vs Limoilou

Double Header @ SLC Friday Nov. 27th

19:00 Thetford vs AAMBB

21:00 Mérici vs AAWB

Women Volleyball next tournament
Sunday November 15th at cégep Beauce Appalaches.

Looking for a job? Need extra cash?

There is a part-time job webpage and bulletin board for you.

Follow the link below to the Job offer webpage under Student Activities

Or go to the board next to room 272 for the paper version of the job offers.

http://www.slc.qc.ca/socio-cultural/job-offers-students

FOUND! The lost and found at the reception desk.

NEED EXTRA HELP?

English Peer Tutoring Drop-in Centre is available on

Tuesday and Thursday 12:15 to 13:55 room 346

Workshops are available for : Math, Science English, Business Courses and IT.

Follow this link for more information.

A grant program for committed college students! Do you share our conviction that citizen involvement can help to improve this world we all live in? The LÉGER FOUNDATION is offering $ 25,000in grants intended to help as many young people as possible to become involved in citizen action and the fight to overcome poverty; just be highly motivated and be enrolled enrolled in a Quebec college on a full-time or parttime basis.

Do not hesitate to call us if necessary. The person to reach for the YCA program is :

Véronique Girard-Lajeunesse

jce@leger.org

Phone: 514-495-2409 ext. 109

Fax : 514 495-2059

See our online pamphlet:

http://leger.org/wp-content/uploads/flipbook/DEPLIANT_JCE1516_EN/

Access to the fitness centre.

All registered SLC students are members of the fitness centre. You must show proof of attending SLC with your OPUS card. You will be asked to show appropriate identification to the security guard, supervisor or any staff member or teacher. If you do not have your OPUS Card with you, you will be asked to leave the fitness centre. For more info on how to obtain an OPUS card, please see Joanne in room 272.

Looking to buy a hoodie, tshirt, sweats etc...

May be found next to the reception desk.

PARKING AT THE PYRAMID?

NO! You will be towed!

This is very, very expensive and your car is towed very very far away. You have been warned.

Study Hall Open to All

Do you need a little bit of help with your classes? Looking for a room to study? A tutor is available.

Every Tuesday a Study Hall is held from 12:30 to 13:30 in room 344.

Career Counselling News

TOURNÉE UNIVERSITAIRE

This
activity will now take place on October 30th from 13:30 to 15:00.

Meet university representatives from various institutions such as Bishop's, Concordia,

McGill University, Université Laval, UQAM, UQAR, and UQTR.

Stands will be located on the main floor around the central staircase. This event happens once a year!

Ottawa University

Thursday, October 29, 2015

A representative from Ottawa University will be coming to St. Lawrence. A stand will be set up on the main floor near the central staircase from 12:00 to 14:00.

Canadian Armed Forces

A representative will be available to talk about their programs (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Kingston) on Thursday, October 29th from 12:00 to 14:00. A stand will be set up on the main floor near the central staircase.

Meet a representative from the Faculty of Medicine at l'Université de Sherbrooke!

An information session will be held at Cégep de Sainte-Foy. All CEGEP students are invited to attend. You must confirm your presence by sending an e-mail to Claudette Chouinard at the following e-mail address: cchouinard@cegep-ste-foy.qc.ca.

The activity will take place on November 4th at 18:15 in room B-140 (Sci-Napse).

SAT and SAT SUBJECT Tests

Planning to take the SAT or SAT SUBJECT Test on December 5, 2015? The deadline to register is November 5. Our test center code is 97261. St. Lawrence is a testing center in December and in January. Students planning to apply to US universities should look into SAT testing. You must register through their center to take the SAT. For more information: http://www.slc.qc.ca/students/sat-testing

Deadlines for university admissions

If you are applying to university for the winter semester (2016), remember that the deadline to apply to universities in Québec is November 1st when space is limited. Even though there may be room left after November 1st in certain programs or universities, applying by the November 1st deadline will help you when comes the time to select your courses (applying later may further delay this step since your file might be analyzed later). In Québec, the deadline to apply for the fall semester in a limited admissions program is March 1st. Deadlines for programs and universities outside QC vary. Be sure to check the deadlines.

Are You Interested in Bringing Awareness to Important Causes?

Causes like Movember, Cancer, Addictions, Mental Health, AIDS, Homophobia, Bullying, Learning Disabilities, Women's History, Smoking, Eating Disorders, Violence, or Any Cause that Interests You!

St. Lawrence is looking for students who are interested in community wellness to start a club to help promote a healthy lifestyle and awareness campaigns on campus. If you are interested, message Kathryn Oda, Social Work Technician, on MIO for more information!

Help Services and Academic Advising

INFO BOOTH every Tuesday!

Tuesday November 3rd is Stress Awareness Day!

Come by for more information and tips about stress management!

13:00 to 14:00

Every Tuesday, we will be downstairs in the cafeteria available to answer questions you have. We go to you.

November 3, 2015

13:00 to 14:00

The Guidance Counsellor will be present at the info booth that day to give information on R scores and university admissions. If you have questions about the R score or university admissions, do come by!

The Nurse will be on campus: Thursday, November 3rd in the afternoon only, in room 274 (inside 272 Student Activities room)

Do you need to speak to a professional for confidential advice and info about your health, sexuality or contraception?

A school nurse can help you and answer your questions.

My name is Kathleen Mulligan and I am available for drop-ins or appointments a few days a month. My office is the first door on the left in the Student Activities offices.

To reach me and/or make an appointment:

schoolnurse@slc.qc.ca or 418-656-6921 ext. 217

Services offered:

- Information on health

- Information on sexuality and sexually transmitted infections

- Contraception and condoms

- Emergency contraception (day-after pill)

- Pregnancy test

Services are free and confidential.

Fall 2015 schedule:

Tuesday November 3rd (in the pm only), Tuesday November 17, Tuesday December 1, 2015

Feeling overwhelmed?

Psychosocial support is available! Message Kathryn Oda on MIO for more information or to book an appointment. Drop-in is also available Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 13:00-14:00 and Tuesdays from 14:00-15:00.

Need Some Stress Tips?

Follow

SLCTIPS

on Instagram for posts and tips to help you study for mid-term exams, reduce stress and smile!

For more information, visit Kathryn Oda, Social Work Technician, in office 273, located inside the Student Services Office.

Need help figuring out what lies ahead?
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CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICES

Room 254 in the library

Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor,

offers educational and career counselling 4 days a week (Tuesday to Friday).

Book appointments with the guidance counsellor online: https://slcguidance.youcanbook.me/

Only currently registered St. Lawrence students may book appointments online.

LORAN AWARDS

Loran Scholars are chosen for their character, service and leadership potential. The deadline for direct pool applications is October 28th.

Renewable for up to four years, with a total value of up to $100,000, each Loran Award includes an annual stipend of $9,000 and matching tuition waiver, access to funding and internships through our summer program, invitations to annual gatherings and forums, and one-on-one mentorship. It is tenable at any of our 25 partner universities.

Read eligibility requirements online:
http://loranscholar.ca/apply/
For information, contact Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor.

TD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Applications now open! Deadline November 27th.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are open to students across Canada who

Have demonstrated community leadership
Are in final year of high school or CEGEP (in Quebec)
Have a miniumum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently completed school year

https://juno.aucc.ca/wes/td_e.html

Help #EndAcidSale Now!

India is affected by over 1000 acid attacks a year, leaving victims with injuries
such as peeled skin, blindness, infections and exposed bone.
Help limit and prohibit easy purchase and use of harmful of acids!
-Amnesty SLC

SIGN HERE

http://makelovenotscars.org/end-acid-sale/#top

ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016

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

WHEN THE SEMESTER ENDS

The Fall 2015 semester ends on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. 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.

*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.

Please take note that the building will be closed on certain days for the holidays. No access to the fitness centre will be possible.

Closed:
Friday, December 25, 2015 Christmas

Monday, December 28

Tuesday, December 29

Wednesday, December 30

Thursday, December 31

Friday, January 1, 2016 New Year's

Regular Building Hours