There’s no way that Brock graduate students will be at a loss for things to do come Reading Week.
Starting with a Thanksgiving dinner on Oct. 9, graduate students are invited to participate in Re-Charge Week, hosted by the Vitae Essential Skills partners.
“Think of it as not quite alternative reading week but more of a staycation,” says Karin Perry, Graduate Coordinator, Development and Training, Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Through to Oct. 16, Re-Charge professional development workshops are scheduled. Topics include time management, resume writing, literature review and networking. There’s also a free photo session planned for students to have profile portraits taken for their LinkedIn accounts.
As well, the week includes a mix of fun activities — stress relievers — that include fitness and aquafit classes, pickup soccer games, and, for the crochet-minded, a chance to make scarves and hats for local charities.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies is a co-ordinating partner of the Vitae Essential Skills Partners, a collaborative group of campus-based student service professionals providing programming, resources, services to support the academic, personal, social and professional success of Brock’s approximately 1,700 graduate students.
Here’s a list of Re-charge events with more details posted on the Vitae website. Some events require registration.
http://vitae.brockubeta.ca/grad-student-re-charge-week/
Friday, Oct. 9
• Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, 6 p.m., International Centre #104 (Registration required)
Tuesday, Oct. 13
• LinkedIn Profile Portraits, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Cairns Complex – Café Kiosk (Registration required)
• Fitness Classes @ NOON for Grad Students, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Dance Studio
• Aquafit for Grad Students, 7:10 to 7:50 p.m., Brock pool
Wednesday, Oct. 14
• Turf fun-o-matic! For Grad Students, 12 noon to 2 p.m., The ‘Cage’
• Aquafit for Grad Students, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Dance Studia
• Fitness Classes @ NOON for Grad Students, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Dance Studio
• Time Management: Strategies for Balance in Grad School (workshop), 1 to 2 p.m., TA 303 (Registration required)
Thursday, Oct. 15
• BOOTcamp 101 for Grad Students, 10 to 11 a.m., Fitness Studio (Registration at the Cage)
• Literature Review Rescue for Grad Students, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Library, Classroom B
• Fitness Classes @ NOON for Grad Students, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Dance Studio
• ‘Speed-friending’: Make Meaningful ‘Connects’ at Grad School (workshop), 1 to 2 p.m., Career Services in the Learning Commons (Registration required)
• Showcase your Skills & Experiences in a Resume (workshop), 2 to 3 p.m., Learning Commons (ST230) (Registration required)
• Crochet for Charity Club – Grad Students Welcome, 4:30 to 6 p.m., International Centre #206
• Aquafit for Grad Students, 7:10 to 7:50 p.m.,
Friday, Oct. 16
• Fitness Classes @ NOON for Grad Students, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Dance Studio
