Dany Laferrière
I write as I live
Sunday, June 2, 7:45–8:55 a.m.
Philip T. Young Recital Hall, MacLaurin Building
In this Big Thinking event, Dany Laferrière draws on the work of the Argentinean writer/scholar, Jorge Luis Borges, who has guided and inspired his work for decades. Like Borges, Laferrière defines himself as a reader who writes and shares the same passion for reading.
WorldFEST @ the Edge
Sunday, June 2nd – 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Presented by: University of Victoria
A full day of festivities for delegates and members of the community. A sensory extravaganza with the smell of ethnic foods, popcorn and sweet treats combined with the sounds of African drummers, Latino dancers, Irish jiggers …. and much more. In addition to the entertainment on Celebration stage, food tasting booths and a ScholarSIP (Beer) tent, there will also be an International Artisan Fair with local jewellery, art, carvings, clothing etc. Come celebrate the unique cultural diversity of Greater Victoria.
You, Graduate School and Your Career: Making the Connections
Mon, June 3 – 9:00 to 10:30
Mckinnon Gymnasium
Are you wondering how your graduate education can best contribute to your career development? Do you know what content specific and transferable skills you want to utilize in your next job setting? Are you wondering about academic/non-academic career options in this uncertain economy? How about connecting your values, skills and lifestyle preference to your career trajectory? This workshop is specially focused on graduate student professional development. It will help you recognize your core motivators, explore research and networking, and help you understand more about the learning you need to experience in order to move toward the rewarding career you want. Presenter: Dr. Janet Sheppard, Counsellor and Coordinator of the Thesis Completion Group, Counselling Services, University of Victoria.
Conversations on: Theories & Practices of Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism, and Decolonization
Date: 2013-06-04
Time: 17:00:00 to 18:30:00
Room: Fraser Law Building 159
Chair: Rita Kaur Dhamoon (University of Victoria)
Participants:
Taiaiake Alfred (University of Victoria)
Isabel Altamirano (University of Alberta)
Himani Bannerji (York University)
Rita Kaur Dhamoon (University of Victoria)
Jakeet Singh (Illinois State University)
For additional information please contact Rita Kaur Dhamoon at dhamoonr@uvic.ca. This roundtable is part of the Canadian Political Science Association annual meeting: http://www.cpsa2013event.ca/welcome.php
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Developing Strong Professional Relationships to Support Your Career Goals
Wed, June 5 – 10:30 to 12:00
Mckinnon – Room 150
Discover how using the “right approach” in person and online can help you to turn your existing academic and business connections into future career opportunities. UVic’s Career Educators discuss strategies and techniques to strengthen and widen your professional network including the do’s and don’ts of networking, tips on how to make the process easier and what to keep in mind when networking online.
A full day of festivities for delegates and members of the community. A sensory extravaganza with the smell of ethnic foods, popcorn and sweet treats combined with the sounds of African drummers, Latino dancers, Irish jiggers …. and much more. In addition to the entertainment on Celebration stage, food tasting booths and a ScholarSIP (Beer) tent, there will also be an International Artisan Fair with local jewellery, art, carvings, clothing etc. Come celebrate the unique cultural diversity of Greater Victoria.
You, Graduate School and Your Career: Making the Connections
Mon, June 3 – 9:00 to 10:30
Mckinnon Gymnasium
Are you wondering how your graduate education can best contribute to your career development? Do you know what content specific and transferable skills you want to utilize in your next job setting? Are you wondering about academic/non-academic career options in this uncertain economy? How about connecting your values, skills and lifestyle preference to your career trajectory? This workshop is specially focused on graduate student professional development. It will help you recognize your core motivators, explore research and networking, and help you understand more about the learning you need to experience in order to move toward the rewarding career you want. Presenter: Dr. Janet Sheppard, Counsellor and Coordinator of the Thesis Completion Group, Counselling Services, University of Victoria.
Conversations on: Theories & Practices of Anti-Racism, Anti-Colonialism, and Decolonization
Date: 2013-06-04
Time: 17:00:00 to 18:30:00
Room: Fraser Law Building 159
Chair: Rita Kaur Dhamoon (University of Victoria)
Participants:
Taiaiake Alfred (University of Victoria)
Isabel Altamirano (University of Alberta)
Himani Bannerji (York University)
Rita Kaur Dhamoon (University of Victoria)
Jakeet Singh (Illinois State University)
For additional information please contact Rita Kaur Dhamoon at dhamoonr@uvic.ca. This roundtable is part of the Canadian Political Science Association annual meeting: http://www.cpsa2013event.ca/welcome.php
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Developing Strong Professional Relationships to Support Your Career Goals
Wed, June 5 – 10:30 to 12:00
Mckinnon – Room 150
Discover how using the “right approach” in person and online can help you to turn your existing academic and business connections into future career opportunities. UVic’s Career Educators discuss strategies and techniques to strengthen and widen your professional network including the do’s and don’ts of networking, tips on how to make the process easier and what to keep in mind when networking online.
Presenters: Bev Stevens, Career Educator, Co-operative Education Program and Career Services, University of Victoria and John Fagan, Career Educator, Co-operative Education Program and Career Services, University of Victoria.
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