2018-2019 McMaster Residence Newsletter No Images? Click here Welcome back to the Housing & Conference Services eNewsletter. Our monthly newsletters are designed to keep you informed on what's happening in the Residence Life community. It's important to check your email throughout the academic year as this is the main way we'll be staying in touch with you. In Case You Didn't Notice, We Have a New Website! As of October 31st, we have moved to a mobile-friendly new website to help you better find the information you need and from any of your devices. Please take a look around and let us know what you think with this brief survey. We are also looking for a current residence student to join our Marketing & Communications team! This is a paid, 10 hour per week position and is perfect for anyone interested in gaining valuable experience while working on campus. If you are interested, please email hcscomms@mcmaster.ca with a short blurb about why you're interested! Back from Reading Week and feeling stressed about midterms? Did you know all residence students get access to **FREE** individual tutoring? Drop by our Residence Academic Centres in Les Prince and Mary Keyes on Sunday-Thursday nights each week from 6:30 pm -10:00 pm! You're almost there! The December holiday break will be here before you know it. As you plan for the holidays, be sure to check your exam schedule on Mosaic.
If you require an extension due to an exam or based on a flight please complete the December Move Out Extension Form by November 29th 2018 at 4 pm.
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When the break is over, you can return to your residence building starting on Saturday, January 5th at 7am. Centro will be open on January 5th and 6th from 10 am - 11 pm for meals before returning to normal hours on Monday. Keep Warm and Study On! Each residence building has it's own unique heating system, and can be tricky to operate as the temperature cools down. Watch your building's video below to understand how to adjust your room's temperature. For Bates, Edwards, Matthews, McKay, Moulton and Wallingford For Hedden Hall and Les Prince For Brandon, Whidden and Woodstock For Mary E. Keyes Residence We're Going to Show-Off Fall Preview Day is fast approaching. On Saturday, November 17th, 2018 McMaster University will welcome approximately 8000 prospective students and parents to campus. The Residence Ambassador team will be hosting tours from 10am-3:30pm in Les Prince, Hedden, Brandon, McKay, Mary E. Keyes, Bates and Wallingford. Please expect your buildings to be busier than normal. If you would like to be involved or volunteer your time please email Tara Roberts by Monday, November 12th, 2018 with your availability. It's Flu Season! You're invited to attend the H.E.A.R.T Workshop Series! Human Rights Fundamentals: An introduction to human rights legislation and policies. Monday, November 19th, 2018 – 9:30 am - 11:30 am L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003
What’s In A Word: Insult or Inclusion?: Discuss how to build inclusion through the everyday use of words and phrases that focus on diversity. Monday, November 19th, 2018 – 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003 Positive Space: Increase your awareness about the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ persons. Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 – 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003 Anti-Racism Workshop: Increase your awareness of racism, anti-racism and “reverse racism”. Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 – 9:30 am-11:30 am L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003 An Introduction to the Duty to Accommodate: Learn about the “duty to accommodate” in the classroom and workplace and about key terms such as “reasonable” and “undue hardship”. Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 – 9:30 am - 11:30 am L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003 Challenging Islamophobia on Campus: What it is, what it looks like and how to challenge it on campus. Friday, November 23rd, 2018 – 9:30 am - 11:30 am L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003 Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence: Participants will learn how to respond to and support survivors of sexual violence on campus. Friday, November 23rd, 2018 – 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003 Accessibility 101: Enhance your understanding of accessibility and develop skills to advance accessibility within the McMaster context. Monday, November 26th, 2018 – 9:30am-11:30am L.R. Wilson Hall: Room 1003 Your Voice Deserves to Be Heard! The Prime Minister’s Youth Council (PMYC) is accepting applications for the next cohort of members. Canadian youth, permanent residents and protected persons aged 16-24 years can apply. This means that YOU could be the next member of the PMYC! Check out @LeadersToday on Instagram or Facebook to hear directly from current members of the PMYC. The application deadline is November 30th, 2018. |