Winter Break Travel Do you have plans to travel this upcoming winter break? Have questions that you want to discuss before your trip? Be sure to take a look at our Tips for Students Travelling to Canada for all the information you need for a safe arrival and return. Travel advisories and border closures are being updated on a regular basis, so please ensure that you stay informed before your departure and for the duration of your travels. You're welcome to book an appointment if you wish to discuss your travel plans with one of our international student advisors. Please note: Advising drop-in hours will be closed for December 1, 2022 and will re-open on December 2, 2022. Canadian Income Tax Session You may have to file a Canadian income tax return. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an interactive webinar to share information on: Wednesday, November 30, 2:00 pm Western Equity Census The census is still open – you can find it on Student Center (for students) or MyHR (for staff). If you’ve already completed it, you can update your information. The data from the census will help inform future organizational strategies, policies and planning. Building an accurate picture of where we are now helps us identify where we need to go to create a more vibrant, inclusive and equitable campus community. Scholars to Leaders: Social Media for Academics: Digital Well-Being Matters! This virtual talk will focus beyond the existence and application of social media platforms and is based on my current PhD research. This workshop aims to teach specific skills and knowledge about why, and how academics may care for their digital well-being in order to increase their confidence when making decisions about their social media use. Wednesday, November 30, 12:30 to 1:30 pm online Global Café Winter is here! Join us for the last Global Café of the Fall term to relax before finals. We'll build gingerbread houses and enjoy some winter games together. Thursday, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium (IGAB Atrium) Follow us for updates, event information and more! The International & Exchange Student Centre (IESC) provides this International Student Network email to bring you updates on programs, services, and events offered on campus and in London. We welcome any feedback or suggestions. |