We present another issue of the Concordia Philosophy Student Weekly Tabloid! Bringing you all the hottest and best events and relevant philosophy news.
This week, we disseminate news about:
- Student feedback
- New student events and information sessions
- Frosh!
- A student Sustainability Ambassador Program
- Job opportunities
- Library research workshops
- Course textbooks
- Free drug testing kits
Feedback on Philosophy Student Difficulties
We’re looking for your feedback on what type of (common) issues, difficulties, or confusions you have as a Concordia philosophy student. Problems with course books, grades, professors, classes, the program, degree requirements, registration, navigating the university, harassment, etc.. Anything related to being a philosophy student.
Feel free to leave a comment on this post.
Your responses are appreciated and will help us in crafting our upcoming philosophy student guide!
If you’d like to make an anonymous/confidential comment, you can email [community dot sophia at asfa dot ca]. We’ll keep your response confidential.
Workshops and Events for New Students
August is an exciting time for new students. You may be beginning a new journey, moving off on your own for the first time, or attending your first higher education institution! It can be overwhelming; however, fear not, the Student Success Center is hosting a range of activities to PREPARE you for success.
The Student Success Center is hosting new student PREPARE events: several group sessions, social activities, and tours for students throughout August.
Some of these events include:
- Q&A with academic advising and services staff (weekly on Wednesdays)
- Info sessions on renting and signing a lease (August 11, and 23)
- Info sessions on searching for housing in Montreal (August 16, 18, 24, and 29)
- New student tours of the campuses and different faculties (SGW: August 10 & 24; Faculty of Arts and Sciences: August 12 & 24)
- What to expect about living in Montreal (August 16)
- Meet a friend online (August 19) or on campus (August 30 & 31)
- DISCOVER virtual orientation (August 25)
- Scavenger Game (August 31)
- CONNECT orientation events (August 30 & 31)
Who: Student Success Center
What: Various group sessions, social activities, and tours
Where: Online and in person
When: Various dates throughout August
Get a jump start and PREPARE for living in Montreal and attending Concordia University!
More events will be offered in September.
See the calendar of all the events
FROSH for Arts and Science Students
The Arts and Science Federation of Associations (ASFA) is already selling tickets for Frosh!
Frosh takes place from August 31-September 3rd 2022 and involves many events where you can have fun and meet students. You’ll be put in a team with other Froshees and your Frosh leader to compete in multiple events and various challenges throughout the week.
Events include:
- Student Fair, BBQ, and DJ in the Loyola Quad
- A night of dancing at Cafe Campus
- Escape room
- Pub crawl/tour
- Brunch
Don’t delay! Tickets are selling fast and all the early bird tickets are already sold out!
There will be alcohol at many events, but there are alcohol-free events and tickets for those under 18 years of age (legal drinking age in Quebec).
They only have tickets for the entire 4 days, but single-day passes will be available soon.
Who: ASFA
What: Frosh!
When: August 31st-September 3rd
Where: Various locations
How much: from 50$ – 150$
More info and purchase tickets
Student Sustainability Ambassadors Program
Are you passionate about sustainability and the environment? Want to make the world a more sustainable place? Upset about waste and wasteful practices or environmental destruction?
Take part in Concordia’s Sustainability Ambassadors Program!
The Sustainability Ambassadors Program provides select students with an immersive sustainability leadership experience. It will provide creative engagement opportunities that build skills and competencies and support a culture of sustainability on campus.
The program will provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills in how to approach environmental issues under a framework of sustainability. It will work towards making these students leaders of sustainability.
You can also apply for the program to be listed on your co-curricular record! Note, that there is a time commitment for the program (roughly five hours per week).
They are currently accepting applications from students who are entering their first year at Concordia.
Who: Sustainability Ambassadors Program
What: A program to become a student leader in sustainability
When: Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year; application deadline is August 18th.
Job Opportunity with People’s Potato
The People’s Potato is a student group which serves free vegan and vegetarian meals to students several times per week at the 7th floor of the Hall building.
They are looking for a new collective member. Duties will include:
- Cooking & cleaning
- Picking up food donations
- Portfolio work
- Organizing workshops
- Coordinating volunteers
- Kitchen administration and finance
Time commitment: 25 hours/week (2-3 shifts)
Salary: 22.00$/hr.
Who: People’s Potato
What: Part-time job opportunity
When: Deadline to apply is August 12th; position starts August 29th
See the full job listing
Job Opportunity with the SpokenWeb AmpLab
SpokenWeb–a SSHRC funded Partnership Grant, Principal Investigator Jason Camlot–is seeking one (1) student to support work completing construction of and coordinating activities in the The Amplitude Lab (AmpLab) for Literary Sound Studies.
They are looking for someone who has strong research and organizational skills and who enjoys working in a team with other students. Previous experience working in a lab context, or managing and describing technical equipment, designing equipment tracking processes, and an interest in audio equipment and digitization processes will be an asset. The work will be well suited for a student who enjoys working independently, but also works well with teams in person and virtually.
The position runs from August to December 30th, 2022.
Duties will include:
- Supporting the SpokenWeb Principal Investigator and Project Manager in completing the assembly of the lab
- Completing equipment inventory of items in the lab
- Developing instructional documentation on the use of the AmpLab digitization system
- Being present in the lab to support students
- Developing content for the AmpLab webpage
Time commitment: 10 hours/week
Salary: Rate to be determined by the Collective Agreement
How to apply: Send a statement of interest, including information about relevant experience, and a resume to: Ben Hynes, SpokenWeb Project Manager, at [ben dot hynes at concordia dot ca]
Who: SpokenWeb AmpLab / TRAC
What: Part-time job opportunity
When: Deadline to apply is August 16th
See the full job listing
Library Research Workshops
Concordia’s library offers several sessions on citing and researching in the library. If you’re new to research and writing academic essays, then these workshops could be of value to you. It can even benefit students who just want to use the library more effectively.
In the research workshop, you might learn about the Library’s Sofia system, how to use search terms effectively, locating sources, and good research practices.
In the citation workshops, you’ll learn about the basics of citing in a specific citation style (APA or Chicago). This workshop is useful because philosophy students need to cite sources from as early as their first philosophy course!
Register for a workshop while there’s still space and take advantage of essential skills you will use throughout your degree and academic career!
Who: Concordia Webster Library
What: Research and citation workshops
When:
Research workshops
- September 20th, 10:15-11:45am (in person at LB 322)
- September 28th, 2:30-4pm (online)
Citation workshops
- APA (American Psychological Association style):
- October 13th, 10:15-11:45am (Online)
- November 16th, 2:30-4pm (LB 205)
- Chicago Manual of Style:
- October 21st, 2:30-4pm (online)
Course Textbooks at the Concordia Bookstore
As the semester approaches, the bookstore website has finally opened book purchases for Fall 2022. You can find your required course texts on the Concordia Bookstore website (www.bkstr.com/concordiastore).
Who: Concordia Bookstore
What: Course book purchasing
Where: The Concordia bookstore website and at their in-person store (Webster Library building)
Drug Test Kits
On behalf of the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CssDP Concordia), every Friday from 12-4pm the Frigo Vert is offering free take-home drug testing kits.
- Kits available to take home
- Confidential & anonymous
- Non-judgmental
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fentanyl strips available
- Private gender-neutral bathroom
What: Free drug test kits
When: Every Friday from 12-4pm
Where: Le Frigo Vert (1440 Mackay St.)
Stay safe and responsible with drug use.
Do you know of any cool philosophy-related events in Montreal or the Concordia Community? Please let us know and we will advertise them here!
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