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Student Ambassador Newsletter

STUDENT AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Student Ambassador Spotlight 1

October Events—All Campuses 2

Student Services October Events 3

Student Ambassador Training 4

Front Line Monthly Tracking 4

Halloween Word Search 5

It is a great pleasure to be writing for this month’s newsletter. My name is Sasi Kathir and I am a Student Ambassador for the Career Services Department at Newnham Campus. Currently, I am in my third semester of the Paralegal Diploma Program. I look forward to an exciting final year and writing the Paralegal licensing exam in August. Working for Career Services has been an amazing opportunity given to me. I have been fortunate to work alongside many wonderful people who have helped my growth at Seneca College. As an Ambassador, I have had the opportunity to fulfill what matters most to me, which is helping people. It makes us, as Ambassadors, feel great when we can encourage students to get more out of their college experience, answer students and guest’s questions, and just put a smile on someone’s face.

Sasi Kathir Student Ambassador Career Services NH

Career Services has encouraged me to challenge myself and be open to new prospects. In addition to working at Career Services, I am a Peer Mentor for School-College-Work Initiative (Dual-Credit program). Mentoring approximately 20 students has increased my communication skills. I am a Clubs/Association Coordinator Assistant for Seneca Student Federation. This new role has enriched my college experience by meeting new people and increasing my student service skills. Also, I am a Smile Mentor, Orientation Leader, and have had the pleasure to work for Student Services during Convocation. Finally, my experience with the Legal Studies Student Association (LSSA) assisted me to be successful in all these roles.

I am the current president of the Legal Studies Student Association, a student run organization associated with the School of Legal and Public Administration at the Newnham Campus. As the president, I have gained valuable leadership skills that I utilize throughout my

I truly believe that challenging yourself to new opportunities and getting out of your comfort zone will enrich and enhance your college experience. We see it everywhere around school, “SENECA - Because it matters.”

I would like to express my gratitude to everyone at Seneca College from the employers and staff who have shaped me into who I am today and to the students who have made my experience at Seneca College one that I’ll never forget.

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Welcome to the first issue of the Student Ambassador Newsletter for the academic year. The newsletter is published every month until April. If you would like to share an interesting article, personal achievement or anything else you think would be of interest to your fellow Student Ambassadors and Student Services staff, please let us know. We hope you enjoy reading the Newsletter and you find it helpful in your role as a Student Ambassador. The purpose is to share resources, share new strategies or ideas that you can apply to the role, and to help you enjoy your time in Student Services. If you would like to contribute to the Newsletter please e-mail Jackie.Lane@senecacollege.ca

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OCTOBER EVENTS – ALL CAMPUSES

Date Event Location

October 16th SY: Women's History Month 8-4pm Seneca@York Campus, In front of Library

SY: University of Guelph-Humber on Campus Seneca@York Campus, In front of Library

SY: Amanada Fashions Seneca@York Campus, In front of Library

NH: Cervical Awareness Campaign Building A by Computing Commons

October 17th SY: Women's History Month 8-4pm Seneca@York Campus, In front of Library

SY: University of Guelph-Humber on Campus Seneca@York Campus, In front of Library

NH: Cervical Awareness Campaign Building A by Computing Commons

October 18th Seneca CN Tower Stair Climb Downtown starting at 8am

October 20th Ontario College Information Fair Direct Energy Centre, Toronto

MK: Women's History Month 8-4pm Markham Campus, Lobby

October 21st NH: DECA Competition Newnham Campus, Various

Ontario College Information Fair Direct Energy Centre, Toronto

MK: Women's History Month 8-4pm Markham Campus, Lobby

October 22nd MK: Women's History Month 8-4pm Markham Campus, Lobby

SY: Open Source Symposium (FSOSS) T210 & T2108 10am to 6:30pm

October 24th MK: Women's History Month 8-4pm Markham Campus, Lobby

SY: Open Source Symposium (FSOSS) T210 & T2108 10am to 6:30pm

NH: Convocation All day - Gymnasium

October 25th NH: Convocation All day - Gymnasium

October 27th KG: Women's History Month 8-4pm King Main lobby

SY: MBNA Direct Sales Seneca@York cafeteria

October 28th KG: Women's History Month 8-4pm King Main lobby

SY: MBNA Direct Sales Seneca@York cafeteria

Seneca Votes htttp://www.senecacollege.ca/vote

October 29th KG: Women's History Month 8-4pm King Main lobby

SY: MBNA Direct Sales Seneca@York cafeteria

SY: York University on Campus Seneca@York Campus, In front of Library

NH, KG, SY & MK KPI Surveys All campuses in select classes

October 30th KG: Women's History Month 8-4pm King Main lobby

SY: MBNA Direct Sales Seneca@York cafeteria

NH: York University on Campus Seneca@York Campus, In front of Library

NH, KG, SY & MK KPI Surveys All campuses in select classes

October 31st KG: Women's History Month 8-4pm King Main lobby

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STUDENT SERVICES OCTOBER EVENTS – ALL CAMPUSES

Career Services: We Get You To Work!

Career Services, in

addition to the monthly

career related workshops,

will also be hosting ASP

Securities on-campus

recruitment happening at

King Campus as well as

two RCMP career

preparation workshops at

King. A listing by campus

is on the website. http://

www.senecac.on.ca/

student/careerservices/

students/

Y O U R O P P O R T U N I T Y T O D E V E L O P Y O U R

L E A D E R S H I P S K I L L S , N E T W O R K A N D

H A V E F U N .

The Institute will bring together 100+ Seneca students for

workshops, activities and inspiring keynote addresses.

FREE to all full-time Seneca students.

Visit the Leadership website for more information and to learn

more about our keynote speakers.

October 21 & 22 (Study Week*)

Newnham Campus, SeneCentre

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

For questions, contact student.leadership@senecacollege.ca *A reminder that the shuttle bus does not run during study week. Check the Transit Information Page to plan your route.

Register now

Foundations for Success Foundations for Success will be hosting their on-going monthly workshops related to success strategies for students. A complete list for each campus can be found on the website. http://www.senecacollege.ca/student/foundations-for-success/workshops.html

SMILE will be hosting the

following:

Tuesday 7th Oct

Meet and Greet breakfast at NH

Wednesday 8th Oct

Information table at S@Y

Tuesday 7th Oct

Meet and Greet breakfast at NH

Wednesday 8

th Oct

Information table at S@Y

Thursday October 9th

Brunch at MK campus

Monday 10th Oct

Breakfast meet and greet at King

Thursday 23rd

October Working potluck lunch with SMILE staff and lead mentors

Thursday or Friday 30th

or 31st Oct Halloween

event with SSF at S@Y

First Peoples will be hosting the following:

Tuesday Oct 14th Baby Moccasin Making

Friday Oct 17th Murdered & Missing Indigenous Wom-

en Awareness, Aboriginal component to Women’s History Month

Thursday Oct 30th Traditional Ecological knowledge

Presentation Gary Pritchard, Aboriginal Aquatic Specialist

Friday, Oct 31st Feast – Tasehwung to honour

Ancestors & loved ones

Click on the

calendar to see

and print the

upcoming

Leadership

Workshops for

October

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STUDENT AMBASSADOR TRAINING REVIEW

How to Recognize Anxiety? Signs and Symptoms: Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness

Problems sleeping

Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet

Shortness of breath

Heart palpitations

An inability to be still and calm

Dry mouth

Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

Nausea

Muscle tension

Dizziness

Resources: http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/understanding-anxiety-isorders/#.VD6O_MpFo84 http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/understanding-mental-illness/anxiety-disorders/

Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/diseases-maladies/anxiety-anxieux-eng.php

We had a great training day on Tuesday

August 19th. Based on your feedback,

everyone enjoyed a day of learning,

meeting your fellow ambassadors from

other campuses, the great wall of

photos where you decorated envelopes

and left messages for your new

co-workers!

Moving forward, every month in the

newsletter we will review some of the

topics covered on training day. From

your responses most of you would like to

have more information on anxiety.

Below you will find helpful resources to

help you recognize anxiety in the

students that we serve.

Tips and Strategies:

Take a time-out

Eat well-balanced meals

Limit alcohol and caffeine

Get enough sleep

Exercise daily

Take deep breaths

Count to 10 slowly

Do your best

Accept that you cannot control everything

Welcome humor

Maintain a positive attitude

Get involved

Learn what triggers your anxiety

Talk to someone

Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario http://www.anxietydisordersontario.ca/

Front Line Monthly Tracking Sheet

With the many inquiries we receive in Student Services, we ask our Ambassadors to track the number and types of questions we are receiving. Please remember to continue to track these during your shift. For September: The front line had approximately 10,266 inquires. The 3 most asked about topics were: 1. Lockers 2. Transportation, transit, shuttle bus schedule 3. Registration, schedules, classrooms, fees

Career Services had over 150 one on one appointments to help students with resumes, interview preparation, job searches and more. In future newsletters, we will include information on these topics to help equip you with the information you need to continue to serve our students.

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JUST FOR FUN! HALLOWEEN WORD SEARCH Have fun searching for the words listed on the right side of the page related to Halloween...

Blackcat

Boo

Broomstick

Bunny

Chocolate

Cold

Costumes

Dance

Decorations

Devils

Doorbell

Flashlight

Frankenstein

Friends

Goblins

Halloween

Hauntedhouse

Jackolantern

October

Orange

Pop

Princess

Puppy

Safety

Scary

Skeleton

Skull

Spiders

Thirtyfirst

Tigger

Trickortreat

Vampires

Witch

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