SLC Background
SLC Student publishes her first book

Victoria Grondin, a second-year student in Social Science, published her first book at 18 years old and will be at the Salon international du livre de Québec. Her novel, Dépourvu, is published by les Éditions Hurturbises and is described as a touching story about autism that challenges our perceptions.
Click here to read article published in Le Québec Express that describes how Victoria developed a passion for understanding Autism and her desire to change how people view it.  
Information on when and where to find her at the Salon du livre can be found here. 
Upcoming activities at SLC


SLC Theatre presentation: ANTIGONE by Jean Anouilh, a bilingual adaptation. Wednesday April 6th, Thursday April 7th, Friday April 8th and Saturday April 9th at 20:00.  Tickets may be purchase in room 272. 10.00$
Starring: Jade Beaulé, Thomas Crête-Varty, Hannah Forest-Briand, Pierre Gilroy, Kennedy Huffman-Baillargeon.
Director: Emile Beauchemin with the collaboration of Suzanne Lemay.




Healthy habits, nutrition kiosque Thursday April 7th, lunch time in the cafeteria. Representatives from the department of Nutrition at Laval University with the help of our Health and Wellness club students, will be in the cafeteria to promote good eating habits and to answer your questions in regards to good vs bad lifestyle choices.




Canadian Authors' Conference
Thursday April 7, 2015 from 12:10-13:50 pm
Champlain St. Lawrence in rooms 347-349
The award-winning Canadian authors: Heather O'Neill and Ann Walmsley
Follow this link for more info



International volunteering opportunity: Interested in providing access to health care in a in-need community of Central America? Would you like to make a real difference in sustainable development? Stop by one of the information sessions about Global Brigades on April 12th and April 14th and join St.Lawrence first Medical Brigade in January 2017!






Défi têtes rasées Leucan at SLC
Thursday, April 28th
Once again this year, French teacher Suzanne Lemay, will be helping a team of students organize this amazing event here at SLC.  It will be held on Thursday, April 28th at 12:30 in the cafeteria. Everybody is encouraged to either offer their head as a symbol of suport or to donate a few dollars to the cause. Whichever you choose, we thank you all in advance. For more info about the shaved head challenge here at SLC, please contact Suzanne Lemay.
For more info on the challenge or to donate, please visit their website: https://www.tetesrasees.com/en/

Patrick Savard, English teacher, Christopher Ludwig and William Savard are bravely donating their hair. Are you game? 


Important
LOCKER INFORMATION
VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER TO
EMPTY YOUR LOCKER WEDNESDAY MAY 18th AT THE VERY LATEST!

Exceptionnaly due to renovations, the lockers will be removed and stored for the summer allowing for renovations.  All locks will be cut on May 19th and the 20th and lockers emptied of their contents. NOTHING WILL BE KEPT.
WARNING: We do not keep any of the items found in the lockers. Clothes are given to charity and the other items thrown out. For more information see Joanne or Jérémie in room 272
SLC Annual Blood Drive Tuesday, April 19th, 9:00 to 17:00. In the gym.
Hema Quebec
Did you know that your body contains
5 litres of blood? We only want 0.45 L. Come on down...

All you new 18 year olds, this is your chance to really help someone. It's easy. Just lay back, plug in your music and relax. 
 

Need help correcting your class work?

Do you know how to quote the documents you use for your essay?
Read our tip of the week to find helpful resources for you.
The library team
Need help? Some advice?
MIO: slclib
Help 24/7 :

Your classes are overwhelming? You would like extra help?
Help
Help is available 
 
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: 

The math workshop is now open for business. Every day of the week at lunch. Please note that they changed classrooms. They are now in room 242. You may find the schedule on the workshop webpage: http://www.slc.qc.ca/students/workshops-english-math-chemistry-physics-methodology-and-business

Don't forget, if all else fails, Joanne Gosselin (room 272) can hook you up with a peer tutor in certain courses. Drop by her office and fill out a tutor request form. Within 24 to 48 hours you will be matched with a peer tutor that you can meet as many times as you want, free of charge. Please be advised that tutoring is offered in a limited amount of subjects.  

Oral presentation coming up?

A peer tutor can help you. 

See Joanne in room 272 for more info.




Student Success Tutorials
 
You like watching videos on YouTube? You like e-learning?
 
To complement the key role of teachers and other student success resources available on campus, Champlain - St. Lawrence is offering the following on-line Student Success Tutorials, to help students learn educational strategies and practical tools on their own time, wherever they are. Follow this link to the Student Success Tutorials Webpage: http://www.slc.qc.ca/students/student-success-tutorials
 
Time Management
#1- Understanding Where Your Time Goes
#2- Getting Organized
#3- How to Study Effectively
 
Stress Management
#1- What is Stress and How Does it Affect the Body?
#2- Understanding your own Stress
#3- How to Cope with Stress
 
Procrastination
#1- Understanding Procrastination
#2- How to Stop Putting Things Off
 
Cyber Bullying
ATTENTION: Summer job offers are already coming in!
The early bird catches the worm as they say. 
So follow this link weekly to see all the summer jobs offered to our SLC students: 
You will also find offers for part-time jobs and summer jobs out of town.
And don't forget, there is a bulletin board with all these job offers posted next to room 272.    


Need help figuring out what lies ahead?

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

Appointments with Career Counselling Intern:
You may book appointments with Jean-Guillaume Boutet by MIO. He is completing his Master's degree in sciences de l'orientation at l'Université Laval. This semester, he will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. His office is located next to the reception desk (room 291).

You need help? You need to talk to someone?
On Campus: Sentinelles pour prévenir le suicide
1. Kiki Papaconstantinou, room 234, ext 208 (Winter 2016)
2. Patrick Savard, room 358, ext 472
3. France Séguin, room 277, ext 473
4. Anna Déra, room 277, ext 487
5. Susie Ratté, room 232, ext 201
6. Diane Denault, room 370, ext 419
7. Christian Brosseau, room 276, ext 236
8. Nicole-Anne Daigle, room 254., ext 218
 
Each of these people will have this sign on their door for easier recognition:

Centre de prévention du suicide:
Any time you need help for yourself or someone you know:
1-866-APPELLE     1 866 277-3553
Need help: http://www.aqps.info/besoin-aide-urgente/
Facebook : @preventiondusuicide et #tesimportant
 
FOUND! The lost and found at the reception desk.
IMPORTANT LIBRARY INFORMATION
Due to repairs
the library will be opened
Monday to Thursday 8.00 - 18.00
Friday 8.00 - 16.00
Until further notice

Talking room and study room reservations in the library
Because of the damage caused by water in the library  during the Easter weekend, please take note of the following:
All study rooms, the talking room and the English Language workshop room will not be available until further notice.
The other library services are maintained and the exam room for Adapted Services will remain accessible.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
 
Thank you for your collaboration. The Donald Petzel Library team."
The nurse will be on campus tomorrow, Tuesday, April 5th, 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?

Kathleen Mulligan, the school nurse will be on campus on the following dates: Tuesday, April 21st, Tuesday, May 3rd
  
I am available for drop-ins or appointments a few days a month. My office is 274, in the student activities room 272.
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.
  Lions logo

Finals series against cégep Ste-Foy:
Friday April 1,  Sainte-Foy 4 - 2     Lions
Sunday, April 3rd, Lions 3 - 4 Sainte-Foy   

Friday, April 8, 19:30 Sainte-Foy vs Lions @ Complexe Ancienne-Lorette

Sunday, April 10th, 13:00 Lions vs Sainte-Foy (if necessary) @ PEPS

Tuesday April 12, 20:00  Sainte-Foy vs  Lions (if necessary) @ Complexe Ancienne-Lorette



AA Women Basketball finals in Drummondville:
Friday April 1st, Édouard-Montpetit 66 - 51 Lions
Saturday April 2nd, Lions  52 - 55 Montmorency



Women Volleyball 
Regional Finals at cegep de Limoilou Sunday April 3rd
Lions  1 - 2 Mérici
Thetford 0 - 2 Lions
Lions 0 - 2 Beauce-Appalaches

Painting by Michèle Atkins
Last week for "Monochrome Studies", an exhibition of the first project of the students of Art and Aesthetics: Painting complimentary course. Each student chose to interpret a high contrast, black and white image from a painting or a photograph or to create his or her own original composition. To discover our ambitious, talented artists, take a look at the front display case and the upstairs hallway leading to the exit. 
Need an agenda?


School Agendas for students and staff
Did you lose your agenda? 
We have a few extra agendas in room 272. Just drop by to get yours.

Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada

The U.S. Mission to Canada, in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh and Fulbright Canada, is very pleased to announce a high school youth exchange program opportunity. We wanted to share this new summer program with you and encourage you to nominate qualified candidates.
 
The program is open for Canadian youth who will be 15-18 years old by July 18, 2016. There are also opportunities for Canadian adults who are active as secondary teachers, trainers, school administrators, and/or community leaders who work with teen-aged youth.
 
From July 18-August 7, 2016, participants will travel to Plattsburg, NY; New York City; and Washington D.C. to engage in workshops and interactive events in a variety of public and community settings aimed at increasing leadership skills and training youth to make a difference in their home communities.
 
More information about the program and the application materials can be found here: www.plattsburgh.edu/cesca/youthleadership.php
 
The application deadline is April 11, 2016.
Addiction Services
Drugs, Alcohol, Sex, Internet, Gaming and Others
 
Holly Neville will be at St. Lawrence every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00-15:00, to provide addiction services to students. You can find her office within room 272, Student Activities. 
Have questions? Want to book an appointment? Text or call Holly at 418-455-2787
Upcoming Scholarships & Contests

The P.W. SIMS Memorial Scholarships Citadel Foundation 
April 15, 2016
The P.W. Sims Award is presented annually at St. Lawrence College to a student with outstanding performance in the Business Administration program (priority will be given to students in the Business Administration program (410.B0). The award includes a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 received upon proof of registration to a university of their choice. Application forms are available online (Career Counselling Services' intranet community in the right-hand menu on the homepage of your portal). All correspondence must be addressed to Citadel Foundation.

Dr. Guthrie Memorial Scholarship
April 15, 2016
This one-year $3,000 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student entering the first year of a university program in health studies. (Dr. of Medicine or Bachelor of Nursing Science). The successful applicant must show financial need and high academic achievement. Application forms are available online (Career Counselling Services' intranet community in the right-hand menu on the homepage of your portal).

Fondation Marc Bourgie 
May 1, 16 
Financial need, good academic standing, motivation to succeed It is the Financial Aid office who forwards applications and the internal deadline is May, 1st . Interested students may contact Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor. First-year CEGEP students may also apply. Click here for more information.

Jeunes Boursiers des Grands Québécois
May 20, 2016, 4 p.m. 
Click here for more information.


Other scholarships? 
A PDF document with a list of scholarships is also available on your portal. You must click on Career Counselling Services' intranet community to view downloaded documents.
CAREER COUNSELLING INFO

Missed the March 1st deadline? 
Remember, after March 1st, you may still apply for "open programs". Check university websites for all program deadlines. Bishop's admissions deadline is April 1st. 


View the list of programs still accepting applicants at l'Université Laval. Click here.  

UQAM has extended the deadline for some of their programs. Check information online here. 

Tools for Students

Academos is an online ressource available to you if you would like to chat with someone who is actually working in the field you might want to enter later.

Upcoming Events

Summer School of Oceanography
Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski 
May 31, 2016 to June 3, 2016
There is a maximum of 20 participants. The deadline to apply is May 6, 2016. This activity is open to all CEGEP students. 
Click here for more information. 

This year the Champlain Regional College Foundation will present The Potter Family Award, a $1,000.00 prize, to an eligible student from the St. Lawrence campus at the graduation ceremony on May 27th.  
Created to honour Champlain Regional College for its education mission in memory of former Director of Studies, Arthur G. Potter III, the award is presented to a student from one of the Champlain Regional Colleges, on a rotating basis, each year - this year being Champlain St. Lawrence's turn.

 A $1,000.00 prize is awarded to support a student with an inquiring, innovative mind who is able to synthesize the educational experience at Champlain in a short essay.  You must be a student at Champlain-St-Lawrence with a cumulative grade average of at least 85% and in your last semester to apply.
For details, click here.
Application form, click here.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
For more information, please see Nicole-Anne Daigle, guidance counsellor in room 254 (library) or by MIO. 
School Calendar
ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016

WHEN THE SEMESTER ENDS

The Winter 2016 semester ends on Friday, May 20th. 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.
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.
Looking to buy a hoodie, tshirt, sweats, etc...  Tshirts are on sale at $16 instead of $20.

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.
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