2009 International Seminar in Peru
December 8, 2008 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
The following comes to us from Uniterra.ca, an international voluntary programme jointly operated by CECI and WUSC:
Are you feeling like it is time to bridge the gap between theory and practice? Does the challenge of undertaking research in a cross-cultural environment pique your interest?
With a hands-on approach to learning, the Seminar contributes not only to bridging the gap between theory and practice, but promotes meaningful intercultural exchange. This year, the International Seminar will take place in Peru from May 25th to July 10th, 2009. Canadian participants will work with Peruvian students to conduct group research and contribute to local development initiatives. The group research will focus on the topic of “Water issues in Peru”.
Selection Criteria
The International Seminar is for students enrolled in a university or college program. To be eligible you must be:
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Able to communicate in English or French and Spanish, as Spanish is the official language of Peru;
- Motivated and ready for an experience that will change your life;
- Available and willing to participate in all stages of the Seminar including departure training, in-country orientation, project activities, report writing and public engagement initiatives;
- Able to conduct a contribution campaign of $3,000.
* For more information, see the student application package and www.uniterra.ca. The deadline has been extended to December 12th. Please apply directly to echartrand@wusc.ca.
WUSC welcomes new Campus Engagement Liaison Officers
July 18, 2008 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
The following comes to us from WUSC in Ottawa:
WUSC and the Campus Engagement Team is extremely pleased to welcome our new Campus Engagement Liaison Officers! Gervais, Adam, Michelle and Adrie will be supporting you, our valuable network of student, faculty and staff volunteers for the 2008-09 academic year. They will be responsible for liaising, supporting and guiding Local Committees in Uniterra and SRP related activities, disseminating best practices from across the country and developing resources to serve you better. They are located in four different cities across the country (Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Québec City) and will be working until March 31st, 2009. We encourage you to get in contact with them; get to know them. They will be a great resources throughout the year to seek advice, input or simply to share the successes of your committee. They are there for you!
Leadership Meeting and WUSC.ca request
May 5, 2008 by TrentWUSC-IT · Leave a Comment
WUSC in Ottawa would like to remind us of the following:
Every year, WUSC invites one representative from each Local Committee to attend the Uniterra Leadership Meeting. This “Launch of the Year” event will introduce new Uniterra activities, offer updates on the Student Refugee Program, enable LC members from across Canada to get to know each other, and begin the 2008-09 academic year with a splash!
This year, the Leadership Meeting will take place from August 15-18 and will be held in QUEBEC CITY! The meeting will be especially exciting because it will be offered in collaboration with the World Youth Congress (www.wyc2008.qc.ca), so representatives will get a chance to meet hundreds of youth activists from around the world. Furthermore, it will be held during Québec City’s 400th anniversary, so representatives will be able to partake in amazing festivities related to this celebration!
Each LC is invited to send ONE person to this important meeting. This representative must be:
- A returning student;
- An active LC member who will play a leadership role in 2008-09;
- Available to attend the entire meeting.
NB: Bilingualism is an asset, but not mandatory. Uniterra will cover transportation, accommodation and meal expenses related to this meeting.
To register your representative for the Leadership Meeting, log into your My Committee account, select the individual from your member’s list, and specify Leadership Meeting Representative as one of their roles. If you have questions, contact Marianne Gwod (mgwod@wusc.ca).
At the same time you can view the last edition of World.Wide.WUSC.
Additionally, WUSC in Ottawa would like to get the latest contact information for the 2008-09 Local Committee chair, co-chair, secretary, etc.