September 2021 | Issue #1
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important dates
September
7th- First day of classes
20th- Last day to add/drop Fall term and multi-term classes (Fall/Winter) without financial penalty
30th- Fall tuition & fees due
October
11th - Thanksgiving – no classes
12th to 15th - Fall mid-term break – NO CLASSES
16th - University Day
November
1st - Last day to drop Fall term classes without academic penalty
11th - Remembrance Day Service – classes cancelled between 10:30 and 11:30 am
December
3rd - last day of class
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Questions about your Advisement Report? Not sure if you are choosing the right courses for your degree plan? Book an appointment with Vanessa McCourt, your SKHS Academic Advisor!
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ASUS Peer Tutors ASUS Peer Tutoring (APT) is a new and improved service that partners upper-year students who have excelled in courses with students who need some help. At $15 per hour, APT is both the cheapest tutoring service in Kingston, and the highest paying undergraduate job on campus.
PASS Peer Academic Support Service (PASS) is a volunteer service that is run through the Faculty of Arts and Science to assist first-year students. The service is designed to ease student transition into university and to promote academic success.
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SASS Student Academic Success Services offers academic support to students who wish to develop their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management. We can help you improve your time management and organization increase your motivation and reduce procrastination.
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Departmental Tutors Many departments offer tutoring services. Depending on the course, search the Queens website to find the department and tutors available.
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Kin Tutors is organized by PHEKSA to connect tutors with students in KIN courses. Email PHEKSA to request a tutor.
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Career Services has resources for you about job searching and careers during this time of physical distancing. Got career questions and not sure where to start? Drop-in to our remote career advising any Monday to Thursday from 1:30pm-3:30pm through MyCareer.
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There are LOTS of resources to help you succeed mentally, emotionally, physically!
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Click on your class to find out about events on Facebook!
Follow us on Instagram - @queenshealthstudies
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Volunteer & Job Opportunities
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Athletics and Recreation is hiring! We are looking for Queen’s students to fill the following roles for Fall 2021 (virtual and in-person opportunities available):
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Personal Trainers – In this role, you would be responsible for developing a roster of clients and working with them to achieve their overall health and fitness goals. This position is targeted to individuals who have a strong working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles, a valid Personal Training Certification, and an interest in the health and wellness industry.
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Group Fitness Instructors – We are looking for certified Group Fitness instructors that love fitness, motivating people, and are committed to providing great customer service to teach a variety of classes. In this position, you will instruct group fitness classes for all levels and experiences and will be able to motivate and lead small or large groups – from beginners to long time group fitness enthusiasts.
Apply today with your Resume and Cover Letter.
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Job Title: Research and Content Development Coordinator, Parasport Ontario, Toronto/Grimsby/Remote
General Job Description: Directly involved in asset mapping: resources, expertise, programs and best practices, and content organization and presentation, from Ontario’s parasport community to contribute to the development of a first-of-its-kind model ParaSport Resource & Support Center/Hub to serve athletes, participants, volunteers, activity leaders and professionals, students and parasport clubs and organizations.
Primary duties and responsibilities: Directly involved in sourcing and coordinating the content for digital presentation by the project’s website developer and programmer. Coordinating/liaising with provincial sport organizations, programs, municipalities, clubs, etc. to source relevant content, contacts, etc.
Job Essentials
Organizational Skills
Research Skills
Writing Skills
Communication Skills
Digital/Technological Efficiencies
Self-Directed
Detail-Oriented
Creative/Exploratory Thinker
Terms
4 months (Sept. – Dec.), with consideration of additional 4 months (Jan. – April, 2022)
37.5-hour work week
In-office preferred; in-office/remote hybrid will be considered
Paid position
References Requested
Other Responsibilities: assist Communication Manager with content sourcing, and Events Coordinator with information sourcing for events/activities as needed. Other responsibilities as directed by the Executive Director.
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Volunteer with the Sexual Assault Centre in Kingston
About Us
The Sexual Assault Centre Kingston is a feminist, not-for-profit organization providing free, confidential, non-judgmental support for survivors of sexual violence in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. We provide support to survivors of all genders, ages 12 and up, who have experienced recent and/or historic sexual violence.
Crisis & Support Line
Our 24 hour, 7 days a week Crisis and Support Line provides confidential and non-judgmental support for survivors. We offer information, support and coping strategies for survivors of all gender identities. The Crisis and Support Phone Line covers: KFL&A, Quinte and Area, Cornwall and Area, and North Bay and Area. The number of crisis calls received continues to rise, demonstrating the ongoing need for after-hours support during evenings and weekends.
Chat & Text Crisis and Support Line
‘We Believe Survivors’ is our secure, online chat & text support service, available for all survivors of sexual violence, regardless of gender and/or identity.
We have volunteer training coming up, at the below listed dates. Training will take place online. Please ensure you've filled out the interest form and scheduled an interview prior to attending.
Volunteer Training Day 1: Saturday September 18th, 2-5pm
Volunteer Training Day 2: Sunday September 19th, 2-5pm
*Disclaimer: we do require you to attend both dates of volunteer training.
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Winter Adapted Games is recruiting!
Are you an energetic and enthusiastic individual looking to become involved in the KIN community? Do you enjoy event planning and working with a team towards a common goal? The 2021-2022 WAG Committee is now recruiting!
The Winter Adapted Games (WAG) is an all-day event held annually in late January and is organized by students in both the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies and the School of Rehabilitation Therapy. Since 1990, individuals with identified disabilities along with KIN and Rehab students come together for a day of fun-filled non-competitive games and activities.
The deadline to apply is Friday, September 17 at midnight.
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A National Kinesiology Case Competition
Nov. 19 to 28, 2021
1st national virtual kinesiology event
Kin Case Competition!
The Kinesiology Case Competition is a national competition for students in the third and fourth years of Canadian university kinesiology, human kinetics and physical activity programs.
Up to 24 teams from provinces throughout the country participate in the week-long event. The competition offers participants great opportunities to meet new people and network with practising Kinesiologists, academics, researchers and prominent businesspeople attending the competition either as judges or sponsors. Participants are encouraged to develop cases and then present and defend them. Most importantly, teams should have fun!
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The Case for Basic Income: Freedom, Security, Justice
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Jamie Swift and Dr. Elaine Power bring to the forefront the deeply personal stories of Canadians who participated in the 2017–2019 Ontario Basic Income Pilot; examine the essential literature and history behind the movement; and answer basic income’s critics from both the right and left.
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If you would like to highlight a student or faculty member in SKHS, please email Vanessa McCourt
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