University of Calgary

January 24, 2011

Winter add/swap deadline today; fees due this Friday

Today is the last day to add or swap Winter 2011 courses. The deadline to drop Winter courses has passed. Need help adding/swapping courses? Visit our Course Registration website. A reminder that swapping a course is not the same as dropping and adding a course.

Fees due Friday, Jan. 28
You can pay your fees through online banking, or in person at Enrolment Services (MacKimmie Library Block). Fee wickets will be open from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. this week.

If you wish to pay by debit, please contact your bank before paying to ensure that your daily limit is high enough to accommodate your tuition payment. Also consider paying your fees earlier in the week to avoid the last-minute rush on Friday.

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Free writing workshops and consultations

Do you have problems organizing your papers? Does your mind go blank during essay exams? Are you confused by citations? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Writer's Block workshops are for you. Visit the Writing Support Services website to see what workshops we're offering and to sign up.

You can also drop-in for a free 15 minute writing consultation at the Learning Commons in the Taylor Family Digital Library. See when consultations are being offered and sign up at the Learning Commons desk.

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Register for the U of C Leadership program. Sessions begin Tuesday, Feb. 1

Begin or continue to make your mark by signing up for the University of Calgary Leadership program, a certificate program offered free to all students. You can choose from certificates in personal, team or community leadership. Register online!

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Academic clinic for students

Receive immediate, one-on-one, practical help with your problems in learning from skilled professionals. Learn how you can manage your test anxiety, time and stress management, overcome procrastination and more.

Call the SU Wellness Centre at (403) 210-9355 or drop by our office (MSC 370) and ask for an appointment with our Academic Clinic.

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New workshop: dealing with social anxiety and shyness

Do you experience anxiety or nervousness in social settings? Learn how you can develop strategies to increase your social comfort and relationships through a new workshop offered by the SU Wellness Centre. This group will support participants to: learn strategies to manage anxiety, identify goals to create change; explore thoughts and feelings; and practice new social skills.

The workshop begins on Monday, Feb. 14. Learn more and register today.

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Apply to be an Orientation Team Leader

Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 4! Are you a motivated and experienced upper year student? The Student Success Centre is looking for Orientation Team Leaders to assist with the organization and implementation of Orientation Week. This dynamic volunteer opportunity will allow you to develop your leadership and team work skills over the summer. To learn more and download the position description, visit our website.

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2011 Most Devoted Dinos Fan contest—win a reading week trip for two!

Think your Dinos roar is the loudest? Find out by participating in the 2011 Most Devoted Dinos Fan contest! Compete against your fellow students for a Reading Week trip for two to anywhere in Canada or the United States. All you have to do is dress up in your Most Devoted Dinos Fan gear and show your school spirit and pride on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011. Find out how to enter at the Alumni Association's website.

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Improve your English or learn another language

Continuing Education's ESL Part-time courses start again at the beginning of October with expert instructors in a fun environment. We provide relevant, affordable courses including Academic or Workplace Writing, Pronunciation Level 1 or 2, and Professional English for Engineering & Science. Take a placement test online today.

If you're going abroad, why not start learning the language now before you leave? Continuing Education offers part-time language courses evenings, weekends and noon hours year-round. Languages include Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, and German to name a few. Bon voyage!

For more information, visit our website, call (403) 220-2952 or visit us in person in Education Tower 220.

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Important Dates

Monday, Jan. 24
Last day to add or swap Winter Term half courses.

Friday, Jan. 28
Last day to pay balance of fees for Winter Term.

Deadline to apply for a PURE award to conduct research this summer.

Tuesday, Feb. 1
Deadline to apply to graduate this spring.

Monday, Feb. 14
Registration opens for the Spring and Summer Terms for continuing undergraduate students.

More dates

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Will it WRK 4U? Careers in Communication and Technology
Registration required
Tuesday, Jan. 25
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Murray Fraser Hall 162

Career Services and Haskayne LIVEbrary™
See a list of books online
Wednesday, Jan. 26 & Thursday, Jan. 27
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Taylor Family Digital Library and Haskayne School of Business Library

Drop-in Career Clinic (more info)
Get professional guidance for your career-related concerns from a career counsellor.
Tuesday, Jan. 25
Drop-ins begin at 11:00 a.m.
SU Wellness Centre (MSC 370)

Graduating This Year: Career Resources (more info)
Register online
Wednesday, Jan. 26
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Escalus Room, MacEwan Student Centre

News Bits

President's Award for Excellence in Student Leadership
Do you know an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student who will be convocating this year (in the spring or fall)? Nominate them for the President's Award.

Audition for the Coming Out Monologues
Do you have a tragic, interesting, ordinary, or funny coming out story? Consider performing a monologue at the Coming Out Monologues (Mar. 17 and 18, 2011). Auditions will be held Feb. 2 and Feb. 6. Learn more at our Facebook page.

Graduating This Year? Enter to win $1,000
Are you a part of the class of 2011? Enter to win $1,000 from Graduating This Year. While you're checking out GTY, be sure to nominate yourself as a Class Ambassadors for the class of 2011.

TFDL Learning Commons open 24/5
If you haven't seen the new Taylor Family Digital Library Learning Commons yet, stop by any hour of the day! We are open from Sunday at 10 a.m. through Friday at 8 p.m., and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays.

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