Wednesday, October 3
Healthy mind ambassador
An information session at the Interurban campus from 12–1 pm hopes to aid in the elimination of the stigmas that go hand-in-hand with mental health issues. The organizers are looking for students to become “ambassadors of the healthy mind and help to decrease the stigma of mental health issues, foster communication and connection, and to support the members of our college community.”
Thursday, October 4
A valuable vigil
From 10 am until noon a vigil, deemed the Sisters in Spirit Vigil, will take place to honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women, provide support of their families, and recognize the problem as a Canadian crisis. The vigil takes place at Na’tsa’maht gathering place at the Lansdowne campus. For more info, email ccfnsa@gmail.com, via the First Nations Student Association.
Friday, October 5
Career fair
Head over to parking lot P6 at the Lansdowne campus for JobFest 2012. A wide variety of potential employers will be just waiting to be swooned by your utter brilliance and professional mannerisms. So suit up, or down, and head on over to P6 for the chance of a lifetime.
Wednesday, October 10
Lights, camera, action!
Camosun’s Cinema Politica will be showing documentary film Pink Ribbons Inc. in Young 216, Lansdowne at 7 pm. This is a great opportunity for students to get out and see a movie at a great price, as entry is by donation. Pink Ribbons, Inc. explores the hypocrisy of using carcinogens in products that raise money for breast cancer, and presents the perspectives of people who have lived through breast cancer and who resent it being packaged as something pretty and normal. After the movie a panel and discussion will take place.
October 12–20
Antimatter Film Festival
It’s time for the annual Antimatter Film Festival here in Victoria. And this year will be extra special, with a new pay-what-you-can price structure in place for students. The suggested price is a donation of $5-$8, but don’t worry if you can’t float that, as it’s assured that you won’t be turned away. Believe it or don’t, there will be over 100 films for your senses to feast upon, as well as other spectacles to entice the mind. The showings will be happening every night at The Vic Theatre. Check out antimatter.ws for the schedule and more info.
Saturday, October 13
Soiree spectacular
The one and only Cheesecake Burlesque Revue will be hosting their fourth annual fundraiser, Hot Pink, in support of PEERS Victoria, an organization of sex trade workers for sex trade workers. At 7:30 pm you can check out the fun, lighthearted, positive way to support PEERS with the Cheesecakes. The evening will include dazzling entertainment, a silent auction, soul records, appetizing appetizers, and the chance to experience a ‘glitter makeover.’ Come on, you can’t say no to that! Tickets are $30 at the door or $25 in advance and can be purchased at Lyle’s Place, Ivy’s Books, or online at cheesecakeburlesque.com.
October 13–15
Art of the Cocktail
You too can learn of the secret art that lies behind the making of all those delicious cocktails at the Art of the Cocktail festival. Tickets include workshops, competitions, and a grand tasting. There will also be a “Tour de Cocktailia,” revolving around the art, craft, and tradition of the cocktail. Go to artofthecocktail.ca for more info.
Ongoing
Writing centre
A fact unbeknownst to many students is that Camosun College has a writing centre; what even fewer people know is exactly what this writing centre offers students. While the centre is great for helping edit drafts and essays, it’s also a great place to go for help with understanding assignments, developing a strong thesis, and creating an outline. The centre is situated in the Lansdowne Library learning commons, room 144. Check out camosun.ca/services.writing-centre/faqs.html to schedule a free appointment.