HMB Newsletter | November 28, 2016

NOVEMBER 28, 2016 | FALL 2016 | Volume 8

photo from last year's HMB473H1 showcase. Interested in Community Learning courses? Showcases are a good opportunity to see what they are all about!

CONNECTING THE CLASSROOM TO THE COMMUNITY: COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING PROJECT SHOWCASE

Dr. Taverna and the students in HMB473H1: Exercise and Mental Health would like to invite you to the annual HMB473H1 Exercise and Mental Health Community Project Showcase! Inspired by exciting breakthroughs in the field of exercise and the brain, students in this course serve at local community organizations to provide and participate in programs where physical activity is used to manage neurological conditions, improve lifestyle and promote mental and physical health. To deepen learning, students also design and create a project intended to meet a need of the community partner organization. This event showcases the significant achievements and wide-ranging learning of our students in this important endeavor.

When: Friday December 2, 2016 10 AM- 12noon
Where: 40 Willcocks Street, 2nd Floor
Registration: FREE (but required)

December 6, 2016 → Last Day of F and Y classes for term
December 7, 2016→ Monday make-up (check with your course instructor to see if your Monday course will have a make up lecture)
December 8, 2016→ Study Day
December 9-20, 2016→ December examinations

ALMOST DONE!

(Geek & Poke comic with minor modifications by HMB)

AGING HAPPENS BEFORE YOU ARE A SENIOR: ATTEND THE INAUGURAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR SENIOR SUPPORT SEMINAR!
The Student Association for Senior Support (SASS) is a brand new student group supporting seniors and aging. They are hosting their very first seminar THIS week, and will discuss the topic of mental wellness through aging, highlighting the various organizations that support this.

When: Wednesday November 30, 2016 7-8 PM
Where: Sid Smith 22112

Click HERE for more information about SASS!

COMPETITION OPEN FOR CANADIANS: CANADA- CHINA SCHOLARS' EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2017-2018

Canadian academics, students and professionals can now apply for scholarships for studies, research, and Chinese language training in China.
Program name: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program

Funding organizations: Global Affairs Canada and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China

Target audiences: Canadian students (college, undergraduate and graduate levels in Canada); Canadian faculty members and research staff at a post-secondary institution in Canada; Canadian mid-career professionals

Number of scholarships: Over 20

Duration: 4to 12 months for students; and 8 weeks to 12 months for faculty members and mid-career professionals
Inclusions: Airfare, tuition fees, monthly living allowance, housing, medical insurance, and teaching and research materials

Deadline: March 6, 2017

or full program details and to submit an online application, Click HERE

INTERESTED IN LEARNING BASIS OF
R PROGRAMMING?

Join us at our Introduction to R Programming Workshop, co-hosted by TechXplore, U of T's Department of Human Biology and Data Science Club! R is a versatile software programming language with useful built in tools for data analysis in various fields, including biological sciences. Learn how to apply software in your work/research and studies! This is a free workshop and no prior experience needed.
All UofT students and alumni are welcome!

When: Saturday December 3, 2016 4-7 PM
Where: SS1085
Registration: FREE (but required)

Join the Centre for Community Partnerships for Alternative Reading Week February 21 – 23, 2017. Hundreds of U of T students will immerse themselves in three days of volunteering on various projects with local community organizations. Students make meaningful contributions, build relationships, and learn more about the City of Toronto. Register by December 2^nd to get early access to program selection.Register for Alternative Reading Week early to get the first access to your choice of programs commencing in January. Register as group! Your whole team, club or group of friends can work on a project together.

All team registrations, please email elvis.ibrahimovic@utoronto.ca (click HERE to email!)

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