Posted by TrentWUSC-IT on October 29, 2009 · Leave your opinion
WUSC at Trent University is excited to announce that we will be supporting a new project this year: the Afghanistan Challenge! The Afghanistan Challenge is a partnership between CARE Canada, MEDA, Rotary International, and the Government of Canada that seeks to challenge Canadians to get involved in the rebuilding of Afghanistan.
Though Afghanistan is progressing slowly with the aid of international organizations, including Canadian humanitarian organizations, it still faces many challenges. Hunger still persists in this war-torn country, the health-care system is severely crippled, women face barriers to education and infrastructure is in need of rehabilitation. However, with the help of the Canadian Government, the Afghanistan Challenge hopes to implement projects that will improve the lives of Afghans.
Many WUSC Local Committees around Canadian university campuses are taking action to support the Challenge. We, at Trent University, also intend to make more people within the Peterborough community more aware of the Challenge. If you are interested in supporting through donations or even finding out more, ensure that you look out for WUSC‘s information booths set up throughout the Trent University campus from Monday, 9th November, to Friday, 13th November between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm. Proceeds from items on sale go directly towards the Afghanistan Challenge.
Keep up-to-date on what is going on within the Afghanistan Challenge at Trent University by joining our Facebook Group page. Also, head on over to the official Afghanistan Challenge Facebook page and consider following the Challenge via Twitter.
Posted by TrentWUSC-IT on October 16, 2009 · Leave your opinion
By now, you should have probably heard about this campaign from booths set up on campus. If you have not, then here is your chance to get a bit of useful information. For the fourth year in a row, WUSC, through Local Committees, will be supporting the UN’s Millennium Campaign to ‘Stand Up Against Poverty‘. This is all in an effort to send a clear and urgent message to world leaders that we want to end poverty and inequality by 2015, which happens to be one of the MDGs that 189 world leaders agreed to adopt as part of the Millennium Declaration at the United Nations Millennium Summit in September of 2000.
How can you support? Head on over to StandAgainstPoverty.org to find out how you can take action now to end poverty! Supporting can be as simple as submitting your name or hosting public events to publicize the campaign. Poverty will only end if we take an active part in its eradication. Let’s start here.
Posted by TrentWUSC-IT on October 4, 2009 · Leave your opinion
As many WUSC members already know, the 63rd Annual General Assembly in Ottawa is fast approaching. This year, the AGA will take place from November 13th – 15th, 2009, under the theme ‘Peace and Conflict: Effective Development in Fragile Places’. WUSC at Trent University would like to urge new and existing members to take advantage of this opportunity by attending this event. You will be able to meet other WUSC members from across Canada, learn more about current issues in international development through the Research Forum and keynote speaker and participate in developing WUSC‘s mission and governance.
For more information regarding the 63rd AGA, please consult the Annual Assembly 2009 page at the WUSC.ca website. Travel and accommodation information specific to WUSC at Trent University members are viewable from this post after logging in.
Posted by TrentWUSC-IT on October 2, 2009 · Leave your opinion
WUSC in Ottawa is currently looking for someone to fill the position of Program Assistant for Gender Equality and Environmental Awareness. The Program Assistant will be responsible for working with key WUSC staff members to advance the organization’s commitments on promoting environmental sustainability and gender equality. He/she will spend approximately half of their time on each theme and will report to the Manager of Program Development.
Interested applicants should note that the contracted work length is 6 months and that they will be working in Ottawa, ON. Click on the ‘Read more’ link for further details concerning payment, qualification requirements, etc.
You can download and view the PDF document here.
Posted by TrentWUSC-IT on September 30, 2009 · Leave your opinion
Are you interested in going beyond Canada to study and simultaneously apply the skills you learn in a real work environment? If you are, then perhaps the Students Without Borders™ programme within WUSC is what you need to get started. By participating in the SWB you will gain valuable skills by working with people in communities and change the world through education!
On Monday, 5th October, 2009, Trent University will be hosting their Study/Work Abroad Fair in the Great Hall of Champlain College (West Bank) from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Many departments, clubs and groups that offer Study/Work Abroad opportunities for students will be present. Members from WUSC at Trent University will definitely be there! So if you are interested in finding out more about Students Without Borders™, drop by and get some useful information. While you are there, ask about the upcoming International Seminar to be held in Nepal in 2010 and how you can get involved.