SLC Background
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.
 
Next scheduled visits:
Tuesday November 17, Tuesday December 1, 2015 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Geordie Productions from Montreal will be presenting the English play Squawk on Tuesday November 17th at 19:00 in rooms 347-349. The play is free of charge and everyone is welcome!
Play Description:
Squawkby Megan Coles
Annie is an aboriginal teen who's aging out of foster care on her birthday. Where she will go? Will she return to northern Canada and live off the land with her traditional grandmother? Or remain in a southern city where aboriginal girls like her go missing? Lost somewhere between her real life and the video game world she clings to, Annie searches for a new place to be where her identity won't be questioned and her safety won't be at risk.
 
DISCOUNT COUPONS IN YOUR AGENDA!
Did you know?
The following announcers and more, have added discount coupons for you in the agenda 
 Free drink on Monday or $1 off on Tuesday with your student ID card.
 
 Need a hair-cut? 25% off cut and colour with the coupon found on page 162 of your agenda.
They are next to Planete Poutine. 
 Show them their add on page 158 of your agenda and get 15% off. 
 
  
See page 163 of your agenda for their promotions. There are 4 $5 off coupons. 
   
 
With your student ID card, 1.25/sushi for students and other coupons. Page 165. 
 
  
10% off Mondays and Tuesdays for students with a student ID card. see page 159 
    
  Subway Restauant Free six-inch sub with the purchase of a 21 oz drink and a six-inch sub. Coupon on page 161.
 

And many other offers. Check out the back section of your agenda.
Library tip of the week
 
I can't find anything, what shall I do?
Ask questions on my topic!
Find the context:
What happened? Where does it happen? 
When does it happen? Who did that? 
Why does that happen? For what course? 
Find some related subjects
Use dictionaries, thesaurus, online database (proquest Ebscohost) subject field
Have a look at the mindmap here (orientation webpage: what are you looking for?)
Looking for a job? Need extra cash?
Job wanted
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.
FOUND! The lost and found at the reception desk.

Help
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  $ 25,000 in 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 in a Quebec college on a full-time or part-time basis.
Do not hesitate to call us if necessary. The person to reach for the YCA program is :
Véronique Girard-Lajeunesse
Phone: 514-495-2409 ext. 109
Fax : 514 495-2059
See our online pamphlet:

http://leger.org/wp-content/uploads/flipbook/DEPLIANT_JCE1516_EN/
Looking to buy a hoodie, tshirt, sweats etc...

May be found next to the reception desk.
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.
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Follow us on twitter for the latest news and results of your SLC Lions Teams: SLC Lions Athletics  @SLCLionspride
 
WEEKEND RESULTS:

Hockey:
Saturday October 31st, Sainte-Foy 1 - 3 Lions
Sunday November 1st, Lions 3 - 2 Saint-Laurent
 
AA Basketball:
Friday October 30th, Lions AA Women 75 - 47 Jonquière
Friday October 30th, Lions AA Men 54 - 105 Jonquière
 

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Hockey @ Comple Sportif Ancienne-Lorette
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
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.

Study Hall Open to All
Tutoring students need help 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
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
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. If you missed the November 1st deadline for winter admissions, check online (university website) to see if your program is still open and if the university is still accepting applications. 
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!
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.

We are happy to welcome Jean-Guillaume Boutet who will be completing an internship in Career Counselling. More information about his schedule in the next newsletter. 
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

School Calendar
ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016

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.
Important
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
Clock
Monday to Friday 7:00  - 22:30
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 17:45
Summer hours may vary
 
The building will be closed (including the fitness centre)
on the following:
 Friday, March 25, 2016    Good Friday
 Monday, March 28, 2016    Easter Monday
 Monday, May 23, 2016    Victoria Day/Patriots' Day
 Friday, June 24, 2016    National Holiday
Wednesday, July 1, 2016  Canada Day
Access to the fitness centre.
Fitness
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.
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.