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Mentorship Volunteer Applications and Updated Emails

Posted September 12, 2011

Hi everyone! There's been a little mix-up with the SSHT email, and I apologize for that. If you tried to email ssht@uwaterloo.ca, it's likely that you received a failure of delivery notification or we simply did not receive it on our end. The SSHT email is now ssht@sciborg.uwaterloo.ca

Also, the mentorship applications are now up. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out this application form and email it to ssht@sciborg.uwaterloo.ca by Friday September 16th, 2011. After sending in your application, please sign up for an interview slot on the SSHT door. Interviews start the week of September 19th. If you have any questions about the application, feel free to email us.

If you're selected to become a mentor, a mandatory training sessions will be required. The training will be held on Saturday September 24th, 2011, and will be an all-day session. Please wear comfortable clothing. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Lastly, new contact emails (for specific executives) have been updated on the site.

Calling all Volunteers! New Mentors Wanted!

Posted September 6, 2011

Hey everyone! It's a brand new school year, and we are in need of some mentors! If you love to volunteer, get more involved with your program, and help your fellow student body, then this may just be how to do it. Applications will be up shortly. In the meantime, please browse the site and email any of the executive members if you have any questions. Have a great day!

Executive Positions for 2011/2012 Available

Posted March 7, 2011

Hey everyone, we have a couple executive positions opening up for next year. We are looking for an Officer of Mentorship, Officer of Advertising, Officer of Records, Officer of Finance, and a Webmaster. Serving as an executive member with SSHT is an excellent opportunity to get involved and improve you leadership skills.

Application Forms:

Please fill out the appropriate application, mail it to ssht@uwaterloo.ca by March 16, and we will be in contact with you. Interviews will be held between March 17 and 30. Thank you, and good luck!

New Mentor Training on Saturday

Posted January 13, 2011

Mandatory training for all new mentors will take place on Saturday Jan 15th from 9:15am-4:30pm in Hagey Hall #280.

Mentor Appreciation Day Tuesday!

Posted January 10, 2011

Mentor appreciation day is tomorrow! Join us for free pizza and refreshments. We will also be holding a gift certificate draw for mentors who have had perfect attendance in the fall term.

Executive Positions Available

Posted December 8, 2010

Hi Everyone! The term is soon coming to a close and SSHT is looking to select new executives for the Finance and Executive Officer positions. Serving as an executive member with SSHT is an excellent opportunity to get involved and improve you leadership skills.

The Executive Finance Officer application can be downloaded here.

The Executive Officer position application can be downloaded here.

Please fill out the appropriate application and mail it to ssht@uwaterloo.ca, and we will be in contact with you. Thank you, and good luck!

New Mentor Applications

Posted December 6, 2010

SSHT is recruiting new mentors for the Winter 2011 term. For more information and the applications form, please see the Volunteer tab.

Mentor Appreciation Day

Posted December 1, 2010

Attention SSHT Mentors! Thank you for your volunteering with us this term. Your continued commitment has helped to make this another successful term for SSHT.

In appreciation, we will be hosting a Mentor Appreciation Day on January 11, 2011 at 5:30 pm in the SSHT office. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided. There will also be a gift certificate draw for mentors who have had perfect attendance this term. For those of you who have perfect attendance but are on a work term in January, your name will still be entered into the draw.

Hot Chocolate Day!

Posted November 10, 2010

Drop by the SSHT office on Tuesday November 16 from 12:00 - 2:30 pm to hang out with fellow science students and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate!

E-mail Inquiries

Posted October 16, 2010

This term we asked our mentors to share their areas of expertise with us. Based on their responses, we compiled a list of mentors that have had experience with and specialize in each of the areas listed below. If you have specific questions about any of these topics, please e- mail us at ssht@uwaterloo.ca and we'll forward your inquiry to our most qualified mentor who will help you out.

Click here to see what topics that we can help you with.

Science News

Pharmacy Requirements

If you are interested in applying to pharmacy at Waterloo, or U of T, Kim has written up a detailed article about admission requirements and deadlines.

Click here to check it out. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kim at kadamczy@scimail.uwaterloo.ca

Other News

UW Science Society

Science Society is an organization that provides a channel of communication between both the undergrad body and faculty of the Faculty of Science of the University of Waterloo; initiates, encourages, and supports academic, social, and athletic activities, and departmental clubs within the Faculty of Science; and promotes, in general, the interests and welfare of the undergrad body of the Faculty of Science.

Visit the website for more details at http://www.scisoc.uwaterloo.ca

UW Pre-Med Club

UW Pre-Med Club is a student-run organization that provides assistance and networking opportunities for those interested in medicine and medicine-related careers. The club is open to students of all faculties at the University of Waterloo, and it is an excellent way of meeting people with a similar interest in medicine. A variety of socials, meetings, information, and guest, lectures are hosted throughout the year.

Visit the website for more details at http://www.uwpremed.uwaterloo.ca

Also check-out: Pre-Opt Club, Pre-Dental Club, Pre-Pharmacy Club.

Depression Awareness Campaign

The Depression Awareness Campaign is an initiative supported by Health Services and Counselling Services to educate students about depression from a student's perspective. The objective is to help students recognize the signs of depression in themselves and in their friends, and direct them to resources where they can find guidance and support.

Visit the website for more details at http://www.depressioncampaign.uwaterloo.ca

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