Wednesday, November 14
Economics Café
Economics are all around us, affecting everything that we do. Here’s a chance to learn more about them at the Economics Café Speaker Series, a forum to discuss current economic issues, and to build your knowledge about the world in which you live. It takes place from 2:30-3:30 pm in room 219 of the Centre for Business and Access, Interurban (note: this is not actually a café). A variety of topics will be covered, including the bond market and current events impacting information technology. The special guest is Justin Alyward, a fixed income portfolio manager.
Friday, November 16
Feisty for foreskin
What a Dick! A Men’s Sexual Health Workshop is a multimedia experience aiming to advocate foreskin awareness and protection. The workshop will be held from 6-8 pm in Young 216, Lansdowne and will be presented by Glen Callender, a member of the Canadian Foreskin Awareness Project. In order to relay as much information and education to the audience as possible, there will be graphic nudity.
Friday, November 16
Salsa gets sexual (health)
Salsa is a form of art (and a deliciously irrelevant food) that I have no clue about. But if it’s like other dances, it’s safe to assume that it involves the movement of parts of the body, some sort of music, and a whole lot of fun. And Island Sexual Health is hosting a two-part fundraiser that will teach salsa and allow for some seasoned vets to come out and do their thing. The first part of the event starts at 8:30 pm and will be all about learning the correct way to move your body. Then from 9:30 pm-1:30 am the real party starts with live music and dancing. Tickets for the fundraiser, which takes place at the Victoria Event Centre, are only $20, with the proceeds going to a great cause: sexual health. Check out www.islandsexualhealth.com for more info.
Wednesday, November 21
Human + book = ?
Sometimes reading a book is just too difficult: the pages can get stuck together, they can be heavy, and TV is a lot easier to vegetate to after a long day of classes. But fear not, chums, because at Interurban’s Living Library event students have the chance to experience a hassle-free book experience. Now, of course, you’re wondering how this is possible. Well, hold onto your lattes, ‘cause this is where things take a turn to the unordinary. The books at the living library will actually be humans! You get a chance to “check them out” and engage in conversation with these hybrids from various fields that are relevant to programs being offered. The event will take place at the Interurban library from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm.
Saturday, November 24
Giving, caring, loving, and sharing
These all sound like nice things to do, but are they really? The general consensus is yes. And on November 24, UnitedNOW!, a faction of United Way, along with Big Brothers Big Sisters, is organizing a clothing drive at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre from 10 am until 2 pm. The organizers are hoping to accomplish two tasks: the first, in a completely altruistic manner, is helping those in need. The second goal is to give people (hey, you’re people!) an opportunity to volunteer for a few hours without making any long-term commitment. Of course, any sort of commitment would be happily received. While it’s dubbed a clothing drive, they will also be accepting linens and bedding. Every donor also has a chance to win a prize such as (listed in order of awesomeness) box seats at a Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena event and playtime in a bouncy castle!
Starting December 3
Student hampers for the holidays
The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) does 40 Christmas hampers for Lansdowne and 40 for Interurban for students in need. They pre-reserve 20 hampers per campus, and the other 20 are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. To pre-reserve, visit either CCSS office, Lansdowne or Interurban. The hampers are available for pick-up starting on December 3. For more information, email ccssplan@camosun.ca.