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Week 8 • March 18 - March 22, 2013 Winter 2013 • Issue 8

SPOTLIGHT ON... • C.V. & Interview Skills Workshop • Science, On Tourne • “Regarding Disability” Film Festival • Income Tax Forms • Peter Swarbrick Memorial Award

ECO TIP: Second-hand smoke is a major indoor air pollutant and health haz-ard. For info on how to stop smoking see the college nurse.

YOUR ID CARD IS IMPORTANT!! : You need it in order to take advantage of all the College offers (e.g. to take books from the library, to get a bus pass). College regulations require that you have your ID card with you AT ALL TIMES. Failure to present your ID card to campus personnel when requested can result in disciplinary action. If you need a replacement ID card, go to F-103. The cost is $5.00.

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LOANS & BURSARIES APPLICATIONS / FINANCIAL AID: It is not too late to fill out the 2012-2013 Application for Quebec Government Stu-dent Financial Assistance. Please visit our College Website (http://www2.champlaincollege.qc.ca/champlainweb/students/student-services/financial-aid/) for more info! Please send me an email if you have any questions! dpersons@champlaincollegE.QC.CA

JOBS: Students who are looking for part time jobs should go into their student account under employment and check out many of the off campus jobs that we have available. CAREER PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Unsure about your future career

plans? Need to make a decision about your future? Sign up for a ca-reer planning workshop and get ahead before time gets ahead of you.

Drop by Student Services and sign up with the secretary, Céline Bourgeois, or send her a MIO message. The next workshops scheduled are:

New dates coming soon.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP & CYBER BULLYING: Help is needed in putting together ideas and activities concerning this. Please drop by Student services and give your name to Dean Howie.

CALLING ALL LGBTQ STUDENTS: Looking for a place to belong, hang out, or share common interests and goals with the LGBTQ community? Well join the LGBTQ group! Sign up with Dave Persons in Student Services or send him a MIO message.

INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FORMS-2010: The relevé 8 (Provincial) and the (Federal) income tax deduction forms are NOW AVAIL-ABLE on your personal login page of the Champlain College web site. It is important to print these forms. If you have any questions or problems printing these forms, please come to F-103 the Registrar’ Office.

REGARDING DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL: Student Services is very excited to announce the upcoming Regarding Disability film fes-tival, the first of its kind in Québec. Through this festival, we aim to promote awareness and appreciation of the perspectives, achievements and artistic expressions of people with disabilities, as well as improve community consciousness of disabilities, inclusion and accessibility. The events takes place at selected theatres in Montreal.VISIT THE FILM FESTIVAL WEBSITE AT: HTTPS://SITES.GOOGLE.COM/SITE/UNREGARDSURLEHANDICAP/BE SURE TO LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/#!/UNREGARDSURLEHANDICAPREGARDINGDISABILITY

CV & Interview Skills WorkshopsNeed a job, but don’t know how to write a CV or successfully complete a job interview?

Sign up for a CV writing or interview skills workshop!Group workshops will take place on:

CV Writing Workshops Interview Skills Workshops Monday March 18 A119 Monday March 25 A227 Wednesday April 3 A235 Wednesday April 10 A113

Sign up for a workshop with Céline Bourgeois in person at Student Services or by MIO

LIBRARY TIP FOR THIS WEEK: Can’t find any information for your assignment? If you need tips on searching the library databases and find relevant documents for your paper, go to UnlockingResearch.com and take a look at Search Strategies.

LIBRARY NEWS: We have updated the APA and MLA style guides as well as the citation information found in UnlockingResearch.com to conform to the ever-changing standards and the increased use of electronic sources by students. We would ask you to destroy all earlier editions of both APA and MLA Style guides and only use the new January 2013 editions. Updated electronic versions are available on the Library’s website.

PETER SWARBRICK MEMORIAL AWARD: Do you like to speak in public? This award competition might be just for you! The Speakers’ Forum will be held on March 27th and all DEC students are eligible. The award is granted once a year to a student who excels in public speaking. Topics must be submitted to Celine in Student Services by Thursday, March 21st.Any questions, see Celine in Student Services, or a member of the committee: Maureen Newman, David Millar, Paul Leblond, or Paul Hanson

PENNY DRIVE: Is your loose change weighing you down? The Graphic Communications department is holding a penny drive to fundraise for their multimedia show at the end of the year. There are 3 cans set up around the school; student services, the registrars office and the front desk. Come drop off your pennies or any other change lying around in your pocket.

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SUMMER SCHOOL 2013: Champlain’s Summer School 2013 information is now available. For information go to your Omnivox ac-count under Documents and Messages intended for you.

ACADEMIC ADVISING QUESTIONS: As of Monday, March 18th, the Academic Advisors will be available to see students on Mondays and Wednesdays on a drop-in basis (without an appointment). The advisors will be available from 9:00am - 11:30am. and 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Alternatively, students can request an appointment to discuss their academics. Appointments can be made at the Reg-istrar’s Office in F-103.

TRIP TO THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA! APRIL 1ST, 2013: On April 1st, Champlain will be heading to the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, ON. The Bus will be leaving the College at 9am and returning for 5pm. Cost is $30 per student and includes Transportation and Entrance Fee to the Gallery. Students are encourage to walk around an experience the sights of our National Capital! If you’re interested in attending, please see Dave Persons in Student Services for more info!

HEALTH SERVICES: The College Nurse (Marie Lepinay) will be in to help all students with a variety of health issues, that effect young adults. This year the Nurse will also be doing screening for STD’s. The nurse is on Campus Mon., Wed. and Thur. If her office is closed please see Celine in Student Services

Drop-In CounsellingWelcome to all new and returning students! If you would like to meet with a counsellor about any personal issues, career planning or study skills, come by Student Services to make an appointment. Meetings with counsellors are confidential and free. Here are the drop in hours for this week.

LOST & FOUND: Please check with Celine in Student Services if you have misplaced an item – it just might be here! Any item whose own-er can be identified, are sent a MIO message. If your name appears there, please see Celine with your Student ID.

FOLLOW YOUR CAVALIER’S ALL YEAR LONG!!Online:www.champlaincavaliers.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/champlain.cavaliersTwitter: www.twitter.com/champlain_cavs

Cavalier GamesCHAMPLAIN CAVALIER’S ANNUAL ATHLETIC’S BANQUET FOR ALL STUDENT ATHLETES, COACHES AND ACADEMIC COACH-ES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH AT THE SANDMAN HOTEL. STAY TUNED TO THE HUB AND OMNIVOX FOR MORE INFO ON WHEN TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

Mon. Mar. 18 3:00pm Wanita Jones Tues. Mar. 19 3:00pm Andreanne Pelletier Wed. Mar. 20 2:00pm Patricia Weston Thur. Mar. 21 2:00pm Wanita Jones Fri. Mar. 22 1:00pm Mel Berish

CHAMPLAIN MATH TEAM: Do you like riddles? Do you enjoy solving challenging mathematical problems? Then you should join the Cham-plain Math Team!When? Every Wednesday during Activity Block (12h30-14h30)Where? A-105What? Free pizza and drinks, meet fun people, discuss interesting mathematical problems and prepare for regional, national, and in-ternational Mathematics competitions. No sign-up required, just show up! Join our Omnivox community or contact mathteam@cham-plaincollege.qc.ca for more information and to stay up-to-date on contests and other events.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY VOLUNTEERING? LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? GET YOUR HOURS RECOGNIZED ON YOUR STUDENT TRANSCRIPT:HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?Stop by Student Services to talk to Dave Persons about the various ways to got involved, both on and off campus. Be a part of an activ-ity/team/club/association/organization at school or within the com-munity. There are many Volunteer opportunities within Champlain College Saint-Lambert and from within the community at large, so get busy now!OK, I GOT INVOLVED! NOW WHAT?If you are a full-time student, have passed 50% of your courses for that particular semester, and have done 60 hours of volunteer work then fill out a request form and BE OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED for your volunteer activity!An approved request form for student involvement will generate an official College entry on your student transcript describing the area of involvement, the location, and the semester for which it was done. It is possible to get recognized for more than one volunteering experience(you must fill out one form for each of your volunteering experiences). It is also possible to fill out forms for past semesters.

INTRAMURAL SOCCER: Starting April 10th intramural soccer is back by popular demand. Join us for the 5 week tournament and get in on some great soccer action. Space is limited so get in your team in asap by contacting Scott O’Brien in Student Services.day at Champlain!!Ibn

INTRAMURALS - WEDNESDAY: Congratulations to the De-fending Champs as they go back to back for the 2013 Intramural Basketball season. In a hard fought 31-27 vic-tory over G10. The team will now take time to recoup and hope to come back for a 3peat in the 2014 season. Thanks to all who made it a great season!!

Free TutoringLEARNING CENTER: Most of the learning center tutors are now booked. If you need a tutor, you can request one, but know that you will be placed on a waiting list until a tutor will become available. There are still a few spots left for ongoing tutoring in French and An-thropology, so sign up soon! To request a Learning Center tutor, speak to Doreen Kelly in B309 or send her a Mio.

WRITING CENTER: Tutors want to encourage all Champlain students to become confident writers. We can help you to plan your essay, im-prove a rough draft or edit your work. We also help with other home-work assignments including oral presentations. The Writing Center is open from Monday to Friday. You can drop in for help or reserve an hour ahead of time. For great results, come prepared and ready to work. We are in the library, on the second floor, in B307.

FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY TIES (F.A.C.T.) RECRUITING: Partici-pate in one of the most fun and rewarding volunteer experiences at Champlain! The F.A.C.T. club is looking for students who are pas-sionate about promoting awareness regarding inclusion and disabili-

ties. Come participate in activities such as going to the cinema, bowling, doing Yoga, etc. with students from the Adam’s P.A.C.E. program. First year students are strongly encouraged to sign up! Join the action by sending a MIO to Melissa Grégoire, or by liking us on Facebook under Friendship and Community Ties!

JOBS ON CAMPUS: As we wind down the 2012-2013 season we are already looking forward to the 2013-2014 season. Champlain College pays students to be part of their game staff and work in the weight room during the college year. Experience is an asset but all are wel-come to apply. If you are a returning student and you are interested in one of our paying jobs in Athletics and Recreation. Please send your CV by MIO to Scott O’Brien, e-mail to sobrien@champlaincollege.qc.ca or drop by his office in Stu-dent Services for information.

ORGANIC GARDEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: This year marks the 5th year of our ORGANIC GARDEN on campus and we need your help! Students interested in volunteering in the organic garden and green-house should:-Be interested in gardening, getting your hands dirty and working outside (or are willing to learn the basics)-Be available 1 hour a week which will include the occasional week-end between May and AugustTasks will include seeding, watering, weeding and care of the garden.Please contact Terry Shields at 450-672-7360 ext. 431 for more infor-mation or tshields@champlaincollege.qc.ca

LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE: Enjoy Science and working in groups? Help fellow Champlain students build a crane able to lift a load from the floor using mechanical potential energy for this years Science On Tourne! Professor Patrick Doane is looking for a group of students who would be interested in competing in this years tournament as the representatives for Champlain College at Cegep De L’Abitibi-Te-miscamingue! Registration is currently under way so please see David Persons in Student Services for information or to sign up. Don’t miss out on this exciting project!!

THE MATH CENTER: is open and there are experienced tutors avail-able every week day. The schedule is posted at the Center, in B303, upstairs in the library.

THE SCIENCE CENTER: is open and provides help in science and in particular in chemistry. It is located in room B302, in the library. The schedule is posted at the Center.

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ATHLETICS

MCGILL FEST - INTRAMURAL SPORTS TOURNAMENT: Friday April 12th at 6:00pm is the annual McGill fest Intramural tournament at Mc-Gill College. Champlain College will compete against Vanier, Dawson, Heritage, Marianopolis and John Abbott in Soccer (Co-ed), Basket-ball )Men’s and Women’s) Dodgeball (Co-Ed), badminton (Co-Ed) and volleyball (co-ed). The fee is $10 per player and includes a t-shirt and some munchies after the tournament. All Champlain students are welcome but you cannot play the sport that you competed in intercol-legiately. See Scott O’Brien in Student Services for info or to sign up. Don’t miss out!!