Until Sunday, September 23
Latin American and
Spanish film week
UVic is hosting its third Latin American and Spanish film week at Cinecenta in their student union building. Each day will boast two showings at 7 and 9 pm, costing $5.60-$7.75. A large variety of films will be featured, and all of them will have English subtitles. There will also be a fundraiser in benefit of Mosqoy, a registered Canadian charity that advocates for social justice and cultural rights on the Peruvian Andes. Head to cinecenta.com for a complete schedule.
Until Tuesday, October 9
Time is running out!
If you have extended medical and/or dental and don’t wish to be part of the Camosun student plan, you must opt out by 4 pm on October 9. This will be your only opt-out date, as the option to opt out at the beginning of the 2013 Winter semester will not be available. To opt out, students must bring their proof of an external medical and/or dental provider to Fisher 101b, Lansdowne.
Friday, September 21
Mechanical Engineering Technology Student Project Showcase
From 10 am-2 pm, the mechanical engineering technology students of Camosun will be hosting an extravaganza extraordinaire where they will reveal their masterpieces to the public. There will also be a BBQ where students can purchase a burger, chips, and a beverage for five bones. The event will be held at the basketball courts in the Interurban courtyard and include projects such as the refrigerated CPU heat sink, an underwater wireless tsunami detection center, a computer-controlled plasma cutting table, and a mobile water decontamination plant.
Monday, September 24
Student society meeting
A student society meeting will take place at 5:50 pm at Interurban. The meeting will serve as a great opportunity for all students to come and voice their opinions, or simply see how the student society works.
Wednesday, September 26
Interurban club day
Believe it when we say that there’s no shortage of cool, fun clubs at Camosun, on both campuses. Head down to the basketball court at Interurban on the 26th, and witness for yourself the large variety of clubs being offered this year.
Friday, September 28
Vulva love workshop
You could be in Young 211, Lansdowne, learning about self-examination and reproductive health at Love Your Vulva: Self Examination and Positive Reproductive Health. If this sounds like fun then you’ll love this next bit: it will only cost you a $5 donation fee. This workshop is open to all female-bodied persons, self-identified women, and trans people.
Friday, September 28
Chargers Tip-Off Dinner
Rub elbows with Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s basketball players and coaches at this fundraiser dinner at the Harbour Towers Hotel. Julianne Zussman of the Canadian National Women’s Rugby team will be speaking; there will also be music, food and a silent auction. $150 (includes $75 tax reciept), with proceeds going to the Chargers men’s and women’s basketball student-athlete scholarship fund.