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Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions

Discovering different campus offerings on your own is half the fun of beginning university. The Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions on August 31 are meant to break that huge list down for you into some of the most popular topics, activities, and programs.

Writing Symbols Lodge: What goes on at the Lodge?

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Earth Sciences 162

The Writing Symbols Lodge serves as the Indigenous Student hub on-campus, providing culturally appropriate guidance and support. Students who attend this session will have the opportunity to hear the University of Calgary’s Land Acknowledgement and gain insight into its importance. Students will also gain a better understanding of the services the Lodge has to offer to both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous campus communities. We’ll also discuss the cultural events students can attend throughout the year, as well as community engagement opportunities through volunteering!

Embark on Your Global Learning Journey!

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: MacEwan Hall Ballroom, 3rd Floor

Have you ever wondered if global learning was for you? Did you know you could complete part of your degree outside of Calgary? Well, UCalgary Global Learning has the answers for you! In this session, learn about the benefits of studying abroad, from cultural immersion, to advancing your career prospects, to engaging in a new academic way! Learn about our worldwide network of exchange partner institutions, travelling short term as a group, research placements and internship opportunities. Join us to embark on an unforgettable journey as you explore the world beyond the classroom! 

Get To Know Your Students’ Union

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: MacEwan Hall A/B, 1st Floor

The Students’ Union (SU) represents students on campus and is your voice on affordability, accessibility, quality of education, student life, and much more. We provide essential services for students. Whether you want to join a club, apply for financial aid or awards, or rent a locker, your SU can point you in the right direction. We are also the campus experts on getting involved and offer many events and programming throughout the year. The list of ways to get involved is long, but we will dive into all of it in our session! 

Meet your new best friend for the next few years - Libraries and Cultural Resources!

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Murray Fraser Hall 162

Meet your new best friend for the next few years: Libraries and Cultural Resources! We offer the best research services, technology, and study spaces on campus. With group rooms to practice for a presentation, audio-visual suits to record and edit a podcast, and a Makerspace to get creative in, the library has it all! Learn how to get the most out of your library and find out the many ways that we can support you.   

Sustainability at UCalgary and How to Get Involved in Sustainability Opportunities on Campus

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 102

This session will give an overview of sustainability at the University of Calgary and the ways our university campus and community are creating an impact through the programs and opportunities offered to students. From sustainable buildings, waste diversion, and engagement across campus that have led to UCalgary being recognized as a global sustainability leader, learn more about the initiatives the university is supporting to create a more sustainable campus and the opportunities available for students to gain hands-on experience and spark meaningful change in the community.

 

Student Wellness Services: Mental Health 101 - Strategies for Positive Mental Health

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Science Theatres (ST) 140

Your mental health affects all areas of your life, including academics, relationships, and your overall well-being. As a first-year student, with busy schedules and deadlines, at times mental health can be neglected. This session will focus on what mental health is, how to recognize signs of declining mental health in yourself and others, strategies for maintaining positive mental health, and ways to help a friend who might be struggling.

 

Put your studies into practice with the Office of Experiential Learning

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Science Theatres (ST) 148

Join the Office of Experiential Learning (OEL) for a dynamic session focused on how you can make the most out of your time in university and set yourself up for success in your career. OEL is all about taking your learnings and putting it into practice through hands on learning opportunities. Ever thought about travelling to Spain on a research project? What about participating in a hackathon to launch a new business?  This session is your chance to meet the OEL team, find out how you can get involved in experiential programs and hear from current students who have done some pretty amazing things. Come experience the opportunities with us!  

 

Design Your University Experience and Beyond with the Centre for Career and Personal Development

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Kinesiology B (KNB) 132

In this session you will be introduced to a fun, interactive Life Design activity that will help you identify what you are hoping to get out of university, and how to go about achieving your campus goals!  You will also discover what’s available through the Centre for Career and Personal Development!  From leadership programs, career opportunities, to student life and life design, learn how you can get involved in some incredible personal and professional growth opportunities on campus in your first year! Meet students, develop your skills and add some valuable experiences to your resume.

Bystander Intervention Training

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Engineering Block G (ENG) 60

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt something was wrong, but you weren’t sure what to do? Bystander Intervention Training provides students, staff and faculty with the opportunity to explore how we can identify and intervene in situations where others are at risk of harm, and support fellow community members. Join us for this session from Student Conduct Office.

Consent Crash Course

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-3:15pm & 3:25-4:10pm

Location: Engineering Block C (ENC) 70

Creating a culture of consent starts with you! Join Meg and Paula from the Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Office to chat about navigating consent, boundaries, and relationships in the UCalgary Community. This engaging, interactive workshop introduces the aspects of consent, discusses the relationship between substances and consent and gives strategies for rolling with rejection. There is something in this session for everybody because all of us are practising consent every day!

Conflict Management 101: How can I work with others to meaningfully resolve conflict?

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-4:05pm

Location: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 121

University is filled with a variety of experiences, some empowering and some challenging. Take this opportunity to learn from the Student Conduct Office and ask questions about the supports, workshops and information available on campus in regards to the topics listed below. 

Student Conduct Office

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Return to Learn: Navigating university as a Mature Student

Date/Time: August 31, 2:35-4:05pm

Location: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 122

Are you returning to university and feel: your classmates will be younger, there is a pressure to succeed, your academic skills need improvement, excited to make the most of your university experience AND eager to meet others who feel the same way? If you answered yes to any of the questions, join Academic Development Specialists, Kaliopi Gorgichuk and Tram Nguyen as they review common experiences shared by mature students! This session will also provide students an opportunity to learn strategies, ask questions, and connect with peers! 

Student Success Centre

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Still have questions? Find answers by using the First Year Resource Guide – a discussion hub and information resource for first-year students.