WORD OF THE DAY:IRASCIBLE
a) irritable b) calm c) annoying
The old man gave an irascible response to the telemarketer.
BRAIN BUSTER:
The number 8,549,176,320 is the only one of its kind. Can you figure out what is so special about it?
Last week’s answer: 9 minutes. It only takes 9 cuts to get 10 equal sections.
STUDY HINTS:
To understand literature, identify the main problem or conflict facing one or more characters in the text. How is this problem revealed? Is it resolved?
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” - Thomas A. Edison
THE EPIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM is designed to enhance college success for new and returning students. Students who complete our series of workshops will receive a Leadership Certificate from the Student Development Office. Any Vanier student can sign up. The six workshops cover a range of topics in leadership: Philosophy of Leadership (was on Feb. 19th), Cultural Awareness(was on Mar. 5th), Stress Management, Effective Communication, Group Dynamics, and Social Justice – A Global Responsibility. The next one is scheduled for Friday, March 12th at 2:30pm. For more information and to register, come to Student Services (C-203).
CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST! Do you write poetry or short stories? Enter The Learning Centre’s Creative Writing Contest. There are cash prizes to be won, in addition to the chance of being published in one of our books! Deadline is March 26th. For rules or to submit, please see Kim in B205-D.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? NITE OF NATIONS AUDITIONS CONTINUE – We are seeking talented dancers, singers, and performers (students, staff, and faculty) to participate in the 2010 Nite of Nations. All interested performers must sign up with Helena Bastos in Student Services (C-203).
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE CONTESTS
Sign up online at www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/msc (Click on Registration for Activities)
EUCLID WATERLOO MATH COMPETITION – This contest provides the opportunity to develop your mathematical problem-solving ability. It consists of 10 questions that are divided into answer only and full solution parts. A practice session will be held on Wednesday, March 10 at 12:00pm in D-505. The contest will be written on Tuesday, April 7 from 9:00-11:30am in the Amphitheatre (B-223). Sign up by March 12.
CAP PHYSICS CONTEST – This competition stresses logical and creative thinking by asking questions going beyond the expectations of the classroom. Prizes are awarded to the top students both provincially and nationally. The contest will be written on April 12 from 9am-12pm in A-476. It consists of 25 multiple choice questions and 3 long-answer problems. Sign up by March 12. A practice session will be held on Wednesday, March 31 at 12:00pm in D-508.
COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING CONTEST – This is a 15-problem, weeklong team test which develops real-world skills by emphasizing collaboration, research, and the application of technology to solve complex and difficult problems. The team will have a week (April 14-21) to complete these puzzle-style problems. Register by March 19.
SIR ISAAC NEWTON PHYSICS CONTEST – This contest consists of 12 multiple choice questions and involves basic classical mechanics and common sense. Several scholarships to Waterloo are up for grabs. A practice session will take place on Wednesday, April 28 at 12pm in D-508. The contest will be held on May 6 in N-322. Sign up by March 19.
FOURTH ANNUAL HEALTH PROMOTION FAIR – On Wednesday, March 10th from 9:00am-2:00pm in the Student Mall, third-year Nursing students will be manning 15 booths on Health Promotion geared towards our
Vanier College students. This year’s fair will include topics such as safe clubbing, assertiveness, body modification through breast implants,
bottled water safety, and stress management. The nursing students have been working on their projects since August of 2009 and involved Vanier College students in their surveys. Show your support for the hardworking Nursing students by visiting their information booths during Universal Break.
LGBTQ STUDENT GROUP – The new group for students who are lesbian, gay, transsexual, transgender, two-spirited, intersex, queer AND their friends and allies is called U.M.B.R.E.L.L.A. We’re meeting every Wednesday during Universal Break in Room A329. Come join us, get involved, and have some fun! Feel free to check us out on Facebook too!
SPOTLIGHT ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS – Are you preparing for a career in Information & Communications Technology? Join us for a meeting with MICROSOFT CANADA on Wednesday, March 10 at 12:00pm in the AMPHITHEATRE (Room B223). Hear what the experts have to say about career prospects and Get Energized about the Future. – Presented by the Employment Development Office, in collaboration with the Computer Science Department.
NEED AN ENGLISH PEER TUTOR? Would you like to improve your English speaking, reading, and/or writing skills? You can do this by requesting an English peer tutor from The Learning Centre. Please see Joanne in B205 for further information on the FREE English Peer Tutoring Program for the H10 semester.
IN HER NAME WRITING CONTEST WINNERS! With over 60 touching, inspiring submissions, a big thank you goes out to all the participants who made this contest such a success! Congratulations to the winners: 1st Place: Katerina Fragos, 2nd Place: Sara Therloge, 3rd Place: Valentin Puchkarov, Most Creative: Michael Cohen, Honourable Mentions: Flavia Papini & Kimberly Knight.
IN HER NAME AND IN HER VOICE – Winners of the “In Her Name” creative writing contest will read their works that celebrate the women that they admire. Singers from the Music Department will sing songs in celebration of women as well. Join us on the 5th floor of the N-Building on Wednesday, March 10, during UB for this lovely tribute. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS
In honour of International Women’s Week, there will be several dance workshops offered for any interested Vanier students and staff. Led by Sandra Beaulieu, a funky hip hop and contemporary dance teacher from Option Danse Claire Comeau and Extravadanza, these dance workshops are sure to be a blast. Contact Natalie at carlinon@vaniercollege.qc.ca to reserve a spot. First come first served!
Introduction to Hip Hop Contemporary Dance
Monday, Mar. 8th (11:30 - 12:45pm) Monday, Mar. 8th (1:00 - 2:15pm)
Sports Complex (G232) Sports Complex (G232)
MCGILL SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH JOURNAL – Members of the editorial board will talk about various fields of study in science undergraduate programs, as well as firsthand accounts of experiences with research and how to go about gaining research experience. They will also touch on scientific journalism, and the publication and communication of research. Join us on Friday, March 12, at 1pm in B-429.
ONLINE CAREER MENTORING SERVICE – The Counselling Centre is happy to announce the use of an online career mentoring service called Academos. Vanier students can simply correspond via e-mail with screened and trained volunteers who help guide and tell them about their area of expertise. Academos facilitates career choices and staying in school for students aged 14–30 by means of e-mentoring. Choosing a career is an important decision, so let Academos help. To participate, students must register through their Omnivox account. If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to contact Adelina Rovito at rovitoa@vaniercollege.qc.ca.
WOMEN’S HEALTH – Don’t forget to visit the Student Mall between 11:30am-1:30pm on Friday, March 12, 2010. Come pick up valuable information, handouts, and a treat. Try our Stress quiz, get your stress card, and learn how to take better care of your health. Drop in and speak to a counsellor about your prescription for stress relief. All are welcome.
ENGLISH EXIT EXAM – If you are registered with the office of Services for Students with Physical Disabilities and you require accommodations for the English Exit Exam, please contact Irma Mazzonna in Student Services at ext. 7943.
INTERESTED IN ENGINEERING? Discover all facets of the Engineering Profession with l’Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. Between January 20 and May 31, 2010, discover Québec’s greatest Engineering achievements at www.placeforyou.ca. Vote and you could win a mini laptop. For more details, come to Student Services (C-203).
CULTURAL DIVERSITY – To celebrate cultural diversity, a discussion panel will be held on Wednesday, March 10 in A-401 at 12:00pm. This meeting will focus on how cultural diversity contributes to making a better environment in which to live. Social harmony can be achieved when we start to recognize what unites us as human beings. – Danielle Altidor, French Department
CONCORDIA COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATH CAMP – If you are interested in participating, contact Stephanie at msc@vaniercollege.qc.ca. This camp will run from May 30 until June 6 and will take place at Concordia.
38th ANNUAL INTRAMURAL CEGEP FESTIVAL – Come participate in this once-a-year intramural extravaganza! Information and sign-up sheets are located on the board across from the Equipment counter in the Sports Complex Main Hall. Basketball (men & women’s), badminton (men & women’s singles & doubles, mixed doubles), indoor soccer (co-recreational), volleyball (co-rec), and dodgeball (co-rec) will all be taking place. These events will be taking place at the McGill Sports Centre, located at 475 Pine Avenue West, on April 9, 2010.
CALLING ALL COOKS! We are looking for international food recipes to spice up student life! If you have a traditional recipe from your country that you’d like to share with your college community, please send it to vanierrecipes@gmail.com. Let’s create our own Vanier recipe book together on the Vanier diversity webpage: http://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/tlc/diversity.html. The deadline to submit your recipe is Friday, April 9th.
FREE MUSIC CONCERT – This Wednesday, March 10, during Universal Break, the Music Department presents its final free concert before March Break. Performing live before our very eyes in Room A250 are jazz combos from the studios of Nick Di Tomaso and Dave Watts. Nick and Dave have promised a high-energy affair with amped up guitars, basses and drum kits everywhere, so come enjoy some great music! – Glen Ethier, Dept. of Music
ARE YOU A SCIENCE WHIZ? Up for a competition of science knowledge and wits? Take part in Vanier’s Science Week Quiz Show that will take place on Monday, March 22, 2:30-4pm. Sign up as a team of 3 competitors at the Math and Science Centre (F-540B).
VANIER ROBOTICS TEAM WINS TOP PRIZES! The Vanier Robotics Team did exceptionally well at this year’s Canadian Robotics Challenge, winning 3rd place overall, and 1st place in several categories. We were 1st place for Journal, 1st place for Video, and 2nd place for Website. As well, the Robot made it up to the quarter finals and finished 9th in the competition. The team received a nomination for their Kiosk and placed in the top six, in addition to earning an Honorable Mention for their teamwork. Congratulations to all the members of the Vanier Robotics Team!
VCSA
WANT TO HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD? Do you want to have your poems, articles, essays, or anything else published in the Vanier Insider? Submit your stuff to studentnewspaper@vaniercollege.qc.ca.
SCAVENGER HUNT – Spring Break themed scavenger hunt this Wednesday, March 10 during UB! Sign up at the VCSA Office (C-214) in teams of 2. The hunt will go on from 12:00-1:00pm all around the school. The 1st place prize is worth $150! Sign up early as spaces are limited!
CINEMATIC TUESDAYS presents Whip It in honour of International Women’s Week. The film, starring Ellen Page and directed by Drew Barrymore, will be playing at 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 9 in the Auditorium (A-103). One showing only! Don’t miss it!
DO YOU WRITE POETRY? Are you interested in performing spoken work or slam poetry at Vanier for a Coffeehouse event going on March 23rd? Contact Megan at vcsaevents@vaniercollege.qc.ca or come drop by the VCSA Office (C-214).
GOT ANY IDEAS FOR EVENTS? Tell us about them! Email vcsaevents@vaniercollege.qc.ca.
Scholarship Opportunities
For more information or help applying, students should see Joshua Berman in B-205F.
Vanier students in their first year who are involved on campus or in their community and who are in financial need should consider applying for the ADITYA YOUTH TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP.
Graduating Vanier students who plan to study Commerce or Accounting next year at a Quebec university should consider applying for the CMA SCHOLARSHIP.
Graduating Vanier students with strong involvement in their school and community should consider the MILLER THOMSON SCHOLARSHIP.
Full-time Vanier students in a career program who are returning to Vanier next year and are passionate about their field of studies should consider applying to the UPPER YEAR GARFIELD WESTON AWARD.
Vanier students who have maintained at least an 80% average throughout CEGEP (must currently be in at least their 3rd semester) and are committed to their studies and college life should consider applying for the RFCM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.