Want to get involved at Vic? Passionate about social justice? Want to do something about it?
Apply to part of the Education and Equity Committee 2010-2011!
The E&E committee is a group of Victoria College students who organize and run various programs, services and events that raise awareness on local and global social justice issues, and provide students with opportunities to get involved within their community.
For more information: Go to educationandequity.vusac.ca >> About Us
To apply: Copy and paste the application form below into a Word document. Fill it in. Email completed applications to Emily Willmon at emily_willmon@hotmail.com .
Applications are due Thursday April 15th.
Questions? Email emily_willmon@hotmail.com
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Education & Equity Committee: 2010 – 2011 Application Form
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1. Why are you interested in being a part of the Education and Equity Committee? (200 words)
2. What can you contribute to the committee? Draw from your skills and/or past experiences. (200 words)
3. What are your interests, hobbies, and/or achievements? (200 words)
4. What events/programs/services would you like to see the Education and Equity Committee organize? (200 words)
5. Please list and briefly describe three (3) related volunteer/work experience (include any organizations/clubs you were involved in at school or in the community):
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Thank You for Applying!
The Education and Equity Committee is pleased to bring Aboriginal Awareness Events to Vic!
For one day, on Wednesday Feb 24th:
Learn about Aboriginal Arts and Culture with Sharon Clarke, a local Aboriginal artist in Toronto. She will be teaching a Dream Catcher Workshop from 5:30 pm – 8 pm in Caffiends. All materials provided. Only 15 spots available so sign up in the VUSAC office beginning Monday! Free food at this event.
Come for a documentary screening of “Canadian Roots: Shielded Minds”. Join in the discussion with David Berkal and directors of the Canadian Roots Exchange about historical and current Aboriginal Social Justice issues. This event is from 8 – 9 pm in Caffiends. Free food will be served.
For more info, visit: www.canadianroots.ca AND www.shieldedminds.ca
Questions? Email educationandequity.cttee@gmail.com
Get certified in Emergency First Aid and CPR-B!
Price: $35
Date: Sunday February 7th
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Location: Birge Carnegie Reading Room
To sign up, email educationandequity.cttee@gmail.com
Last day to sign up: TUES FEB 2ND by 5:30 pm
**Free first aid kits!**
Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?cropsuccess&id=1353246674#/event.php?eid=304187211557&ref=mf
Round 2 of the Travel and Conference Fund is now open! If you are planning on attending a conference or participating in an initiative that requires traveling, check out this fund. Details can be found on www.educationandequity.vusac.ca under “Free Money”. Printed forms can be found on the bulletin board outside the VUSAC office.
Questions? Contact educationandequity@vusac.ca . Applications due Friday March 12 @ 5 pm.
Mike the Change
Be ready for Mike the Change on Thursday December 3rd at 8:00pm in the Cats Eye!
Mike the Change is an Open Mic Night in support of the Braclet of Hope Campaign
Entrance is $3
There will be a raffle for a Product Red iPod Nano (valued at almost $200) and special guest Yasgurs Farm.
Recap:
When: Thurs, Dec 3rd from 8PM onwards
Where: Cat’s Eye
How Much: $3
Travel and Conference fund applications are due tomorrow (Nov. 27th). If you haven’t gotten yours in yet do so now! Here’s where you can find the application and information about it:
Travel and Conference Fund Information
Clothing & Food Drive
From Monday November 30th to Friday December 18th there will be donation bags in every residence and the VUSAC office. Floors/houses/commuter students will be competing so make sure that you drop your donations in your floor’s/house’s/VUSAC office (for commuter students)!
There will be prizes including a Pizza Party and trophies for the floor/house/VUSAC office with the most donations!
November 17, 2009
On November 17th, 2009 there will be:
-Pancakes/Volunteer Fair from 11:00-2:00
-Speaker: Jude Tate at Caffiends from 6:00-7:00pm
