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01/21/2022

Brilliant Idea - Winter 2022
Brilliant Idea is back again this year, but with a twist!

Want to earn $500 and learn a new skill? The Brilliant Catalyst has just the thing for you! Join us for a three-day workshop series led by experienced entrepreneurs and learn how to identify and solve a real-world problem right here in our community! Every student will be paid $500 for participating!

When: February 15, 17, and 24. All sessions will be held virtual on Zoom

During Brilliant Idea, students will have the opportunity to:
o Network and engage with industry experts to solve a real-world problem
o Learn the basics of ideation from experienced entrepreneurs
o Earn $500 just for participating!

Click here - https://www.ontariotechbrilliant.ca/brilliant-idea to learn more and apply!

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10/19/2021

GRAD PHOTOS - Attention all Graduates

Grad Photo dates have just been added for Oct 27-28

You must have your photo taken to appear in your Graduating Class Composite.

Book your appointment:

To do so follow these 2 easy steps:

1. visit https://lassmanstudios.com/dcs_sched/

2. enter OTU in the school ID to access the schedules.

Find a time that is convenient for you and book it.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Enter your School ID (not your student ID) to book your appointment. If you do not know your School ID please email [email protected] to retrieve it.

10/18/2021

Are you interested in a sustainability minor? Check out this video Dr. Tim MacNeill has created with more information. If you would like to add the minor or want to know if it will work for you contact us in the advising office at [email protected] and we are happy to help.

See the Ontario Tech University Calendar for Sustainability Studies minor program requirements:https://calendar.ontariotechu.ca/preview_program.php?catoid=55...

09/28/2021

Shared from our friends at The Princeton Review Team.

Are you thinking about applying to Law School? We’ve got some upcoming virtual events that we think would be perfect for you!

Virtual Mock LSAT Day
Join us for a free practice LSAT with The Princeton Review on Saturday, October 2nd, from 10am-2pm EST. You will be virtually proctored by one of our awesome reps!

After the test, you will get free access to a detailed, interactive score report.

Virtual Law School Symposium
In addition, The Princeton Review will be hosting a virtual Law School Symposium on Tuesday, September 28th from 6:00pm-9:00pm EST.

This exciting event includes:
• Overview of the application process to law school
• Strategy Session for the LSAT
• Q&A panel of law students and law school graduates

To register for BOTH these events, please visit: www.princetonreview.com/laweventscanada
Find the 6-digit course ID for your campus and enter it here: https://secure.princetonreview.com/free-event-enrollment

Questions?
Call 1-800-273-8439 ext: 1207.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Princeton Review Team

   COVID-19 Update: To help students through this crisis, The Princeton Review will continue our "Enroll with Confidence" refund policies. For full details, please click here.

09/23/2021

The Virtual Further Education Week (October 4th to 8th) and the Virtual Further Education Expo (October 6th) are events that will help students make a decision or inspire them to continue their studies! Throughout the week there will be Alumni panels (Law, MSW and Counselling, Medicine, and Health Science) that will field questions about their further education experience and career related advise! Also, there will be one whole day devoted to speaking directly with representatives from various institutions across Canada and internationally! The representatives are here to answer questions about programs and the specific processes to apply to each one! Tell everyone about this event that is interested in furthering their education!

Here is the link to find out more information:

The Further Education Expo is an event that takes place at the beginning of the school year as an opportunity for students to explore post-graduate options.

06/30/2021

Brilliant Catalyst is hosting a 10-day Digital Challenge for Rural Canada where students from across Canada will have the opportunity to work in teams to find innovative solutions to existing problems faced by rural Canadian communities. Every student will earn $300 just for participating in the challenge and will have a chance to win a grand prize of $5,000.

When: August 10th to August 20th virtual on Zoom

During the challenge, students will have the opportunity to:
o Network and engage with industry experts
o Have the opportunity to work with Brilliant Catalyst to develop their solution further
o Earn $300 just for participating
o Have a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize

Click here https://ontariotechbrilliant.ca/digitalchallenge to learn more and apply!

Rural Canada Digital Challenge

06/24/2021

Information from our friends at Employment Readiness Program

The Employment Readiness Program is a series of five workshops designed to teach students practical job readiness skills and skills for navigating the workplace with success. Students who attend the workshop series will be able to practice learned skills in a practical environment and have access to additional peer support with an Employment Peer Coach who can help address career-related concerns.

All students are invited to register and attend. The workshops will all be taking place virtually and will run from June 30th, 2021 to July 28th, 2021. Students who attend this workshop series will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Students can register at: www.ontariotechu.ca/employmentreadiness

05/31/2021

Message from our friends at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan.

2021 Graduate Open House: Master of Public Administration | Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Are you ready to start or advance your career in public administration, nonprofit management, and public policy? Please join us for Wayne State University’s Open House for the Graduate Programs in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6 pm.

Wayne State University’s MPA Program offers professional training for a wide variety of public service careers. Career placements include: local, state, and federal agencies; nonprofit organizations; and policy analysis and legislative staff positions. The MPA program is nationally accredited and is the oldest in the state of Michigan.

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management is designed to support a variety of nonprofit management and policy careers, and those working or aspiring to build a career in philanthropic organizations.

Graduate students who are residents of Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa and Williams counties in Ohio, or residents of Ontario, Canada are eligible for resident tuition rates.

This event will give you the opportunity to explore the Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management programs; meet with faculty, current students, and alumni; and learn about classes and financial support.

Please RSVP for the event at: https://rsvp.wayne.edu/mpa-gcnpm-open-house.

We look forward to seeing you at our open house!

Are you ready to start or advance your career in public administration, nonprofit management, and public policy? We invite you to join our virtual open house, where you can:

05/07/2021

During the 2021 spring-summer term, the Student Learning Centre is offering the following online writing support services to undergraduate and graduate students:

- One-on-one 45-minute writing appointments
- 30-minute same day online writing appointments

Book appointments at studentlifeportal.ontariotechu.ca

04/15/2021

03/29/2021

Message from Brilliant Catalyst

The Brilliant Incubator is a summer program designed to help students learn entrepreneurial skills and create their own companies. This program is free and a great experience.

The program begins April 26th with 2 weeks of introductory programming. During these two weeks there will be a variety of workshops and sessions focused on key entrepreneurial concepts such as validation, design thinking, business model, and more. Sessions during the 2 weeks will start at 10 am and end by approximately 2 pm.
After the 2 week introduction there will be bi-weekly mentorship and workshops alternating each week (until early August). The time commitment for these weeks is approximately 2 hours per week. At the end of the program (early August) there will be a pitch competition for some prize money.
To hear from 3 students who have gone through the program feel free to listen to this 2 minute video. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBt8o4CTz38

Applications are due on April 18th. To apply and learn more about the program visit https://ontariotechbrilliant.ca/brilliantincubator or email [email protected].

03/16/2021

Message From WUSC

The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, economic opportunities and empowerment opportunities for youth in more than 25 countries around the world. If you think you would be a good fit for our team.

With the unprecedented times of COVID-19, it is important now more than ever to continue to bring awareness and support refugees around the world.

Apply if you are interested in:
Raising awareness on global social injustices and international development
Making an impact at Ontario Tech around refugee resettlement or forced migration
Providing support for refugee students to gain post-secondary education WUSC at Ontario Tech

For more information about executive position descriptions and the application form, check out the job descriptions here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n3BMDJreuMnaHEC9A5FOmAn3XNSbnJkSeTXc43pCv-Y/edit?usp=sharing

Applications will close on April 30, 2021.