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Upcoming Employment Services Workshops (EDC)

Do you have questions about interviews or your resume? Attend these sessions for resume and interview advice: January 31, 4-5 pm in P413 – Resumes February 12, 4-5 pm in P413 – Resumes February 14, 4-5 pm in P413 – Interviews All sessions are at the Exchange District Campus. Limited seating. For more information, visit Student Employment Services.

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Open House Student Ambassadors Wanted

The Student Recruitment Team is looking for positive and energetic students to fill a variety of roles at this year’s Open House event. Student Ambassadors have the option of volunteering or a paid position ($11.50/hour). Shifts will take place on Tue., Feb. 19, between 8:30am-9:00pm. Additional training hours provided prior to the event. Any students interested in this opportunity need…

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Richard Asher Webb Social Justice Activist Memorial Award

Are you a social justice leader or committed to social justice issues? If you’re a RRC student (full- or part-time) who is involved in the community, encouraging others on issues of social justice that impact the lives of students and the broader community, the Richard Asher Webb Social Justice Activist Memorial Award may be for you. Established in memory of Webb, an RRC…

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Peace Award

Two – $1,000 Peace Awards are presented annually to current students in full-time academic programs who entered Canada as refugees or refugee claimants. This is an invitation for self-reflection, exploration and goal-setting that helps facilitate settlement and integration, and highlights the significant contributions students with refugee experiences bring to a multicultural community. If you have shown perseverance in reaching you…

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LAST CHANCE for Intercultural Mentorship Program – Sign up TODAY!

 This mentorship program matches Global Mentors (immigrant or international students) with Local Mentors (Canadian–raised students or staff) for a fun and rewarding intercultural experience!   It’s a fun way to explore Winnipeg, make new friends, get involved in campus life and develop valuable intercultural communication skills. Free tickets to events and activities are part of this program.   The commitment…

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Tax Questions

We have received a number of questions recently from students concerned about income tax returns and what they need to do to file them. International Education will be hosting more detailed information sessions in late February / early March—watch our weekly email for details! In the meantime we’ve compiled some useful information below. The services and benefits provided by the government…

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Free Activities in Winnipeg this Weekend!

Check out these free community activities this weekend! Free Admission to the Winnipeg Police Museum  January 11, 2019 from 10 am to 3 pm  The Winnipeg Police Museum displays many artifacts related to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force, dating from its beginning in 1874. The museum is located at Winnipeg Police Headquarters 245 Smith Street Winnipeg, Manitoba. Call…

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Join the Intercultural Mentorship Program – apply today!

This mentorship program matches Global Mentors (immigrant or international students) with Local Mentors (Canadian–raised students or staff) for a fun and rewarding intercultural experience!   It’s a fun way to explore Winnipeg, make new friends, get involved in campus life and develop valuable intercultural communication skills. Free tickets to events and activities are part of this program.   The commitment…

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Community Workshop: Understanding our Hosts on this Land

New Journey Housing is offering a workshop for newcomers to Manitoba: Understanding our Hosts on this Land : A workshop for newcomers to Canada Who are the First Nations of Manitoba? What are the treaties? What was the residential school system? And how does it affect people today? Are there similarities between newcomer communities and indigenous peoples today? How can…

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Get involved with the Canadian Connection Program – Free events for international students

Are you interested in learning about local and Canadian culture? Take part in a series of free events designed to offer new experiences for international students on campus. Meet new people while learning something new about Canadian living. Upcoming events and activities: Ice Skating at the Forks on one of Canada’s largest river trails When: Saturday, January 26, 2019 Time:…

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