USLC Weekly News - Volume 9, Issue 10

Get the latest news on what's happening at the USLC.

Building Bridges

Building Bridges is a partnership program, between the International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) & Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre (GORBSC), that provides programming for USask students to build relationships, respect and cultural understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

Coming up:

Exploring Henna and Cree Cyllabics
Thursday, November 16
5:30-7:30pm (CST)
Room 213 - College of Arts and Science

This event will include the sharing of the history of both henna and Cree Syllabics. You will get the opportunity to learn about two cultural practices and engage in both of them by practicing use of the henna cone while writing words in Cree Syllabics.

Food will be served from 5:00-5:30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Must register on Eventbrite to attend.

 

Upcoming ISSAC workshops

Check out these workshops that could be relevant to your needs. You must register on Eventbrite to attend.

Immigration basics for new and returning international students
Friday, November 17, 2023
10:00am CST
Online via Zoom

Permanent Residency information session with an immigration lawyer
Monday, December 4, 2023
3:00pm CST
Online via Zoom

Income Tax and basics for international students information session
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
3:00pm CST
Online via Zoom

Learning Resources

Learning Resources sessions are part of your program to help you with your studies.

Details and location about these sessions can be found in the XEAP -000/001-01 Canvas course.

For the week of November 14 - 16, 2023:

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Levels 1 & 2 Level 3 Level 4
Student Life Balance Chat Student Life Balance Chat Student Life Balance Chat

Sessions will be from 11:00am - 12:00pm (CST) each day.

Student Workshops

Student Workshops are an opportunity to learn about a variety of topics around campus and in the greater community. There will also be chances for you to practice your language skills and meet other people.

Take a Break! - ONLINE ONLY
Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
Time: 11:00am (CST)
Location: Online via Zoom

As the end of term comes closer and closer, the stress levels sometimes becomes quite high. In this workshop, we will share tips and tricks on how you manage your time as a student and what fun and easy ways for taking a break from studying.

What's happening on campus?

Group Drop-in Advising Session for International Students

Wednesday, November 15
10:00 - 11:30am (CST)
Online via Zoom

Huskie Men's and Women's Basketball

Friday, November 17
6:00pm (CT)
In-person at the PAC

Huskie Women's Hockey

Friday, November 17
7:00pm (CT)
In-person at Merlis Belsher Place

Huskie Men's and Women's Basketball

Saturday, November 18
5:00pm (CT)
In-person at the PAC

Huskie Women's Hockey

Saturday, November 18
5:00pm (CT)
In-person at Merlis Belsher Place

Yoga Sessions at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre

Wednesdays until November 15
4:30 - 5:30pm (CST)
In-person at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre

Online Yoga Nidra

Mondays until December 18
4:45 - 5:45pm (CST)
Online (Zoom)

Good Breakfast

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
8:00 - 9:30am (CST)
In-person at the USask Community Centre (Room 104 - Marquis building)

Cooking Made Simple with Peer Health

Fridays
12:30 - 2:30pm (CST)
In-person at the USask Community Centre (Room 104 - Marquis building)

Coming up in Saskatoon

Here are some events or festivals you may want to check out in Saskatoon:

Visit Tourism Saskatoon for a full list of things to do in the city!