Ongoing
Toastmasters’ Master Toasts
For many people, public speaking is their biggest fear (behind spiders, obviously); signing up for a local Toastmasters class might be just what you need to overcome those fears (speaking, not spiders; you’re on your own there). With a free visualization and planning workshop from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, September 15 you’ll have the perfect opportunity to see if this is right for you. There are also regular classes at Lansdowne and Interurban: at Lansdowne there is speaker’s corner every Thursday at 6:45 pm in Paul 216, as well as master motivators (this class is intended for you experienced speakers) on the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 9 am in Paul 216. At Interurban, first Canadian Toastmasters takes place every Tuesday at 5:15pm at Campus Center 320.
Ongoing
Reduce Stress for Less!
As hard as it may be to believe in these first few weeks of class, somewhere in the abyss of stress you have some inner Zen. And what better way to find it than with a Meditation For Stress Management and Academic Success course? $40. Check out camosun.ca/sports/rec/classes-lansdowne.html for more information.
Until September 30
Got money?
No, neither do I. But here is a chance for you to get some. If you or a family member is part of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), you might be eligible to win one of 18 $1,000 scholarships. Don’t want money and are a member of the UFCW? Just for referring someone you get entered into a draw to win an iPad. Just go to ufcw.ca/scholarship and apply for the Beggs—Dowling—Mathieu Scholarship. But you better be quick, as the last submission will accepted on September 30.
Until Monday, October 1
Diversity Story Challenge
Do you like cash and other prizes? Have you ever faced diversity, either in a positive or negative fashion? You may be interested in the Camosun Diversity Story Challenge, in which students are encouraged to submit stories, both written and verbal, for a chance to win the aforementioned cash and other prizes. Even if you don’t win, your story still might be published in a book. Contest entry deadline is October 1, so hurry up and share your diversity story. Check out camosun.ca/about/diversity/challenge.html for more info.
Thursday, September 6
CamFest 2012
Maybe you were at the Lansdowne CamFest on September 4? Head out to Interurban for theirs on September 6. You’ll find info booths, entertainment, music, games, local vendors, and, my personal favourite, free food. There will also be an afternoon beer garden at Interurban on September 27.
Tuesday, September 11
Anti-Enbridge Vigil
The continuing monthly vigil protesting the Enbridge Pipeline goes down this time at the cenotaph in front of the Leg. (That’s legislature, not the thing attached to your torso and foot!) Head down at 5 pm, and in the meantime click on over to Facebook and search for “Victoria vigils against Enbridge Northern Gateway Project.” That’s a lot of words, I know.