Dress Purple Day - Tuesday October 24, 2017

On Tuesday, October 24, 2017 communities across Ontario will DRESS PURPLE to break the silence and show their commitment to children’s rights to safety and well-being. On Dress Purple Day we acknowledge that it takes a village to keep kids safe. Everybody in the community plays a role in supporting children’s rights.

In 2017, Children’s Aid Societies will be working collaboratively during Child Abuse Prevention Month and Dress Purple Day with Boards of Education, a key partner in supporting the safety and well-being of children and youth.

Custom Clothing Days at Orillia Bookstore

The Orillia Bookstore will be hosting Custom Clothing Days on October 25th, 26th and 27th, 2017.

You can find additional information on their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LUBookstoreOR/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lubookstoreorillia/  pages.

Samples will be available to try on. 

Indigenous Teachings Thursday October 19, 2017 - Everyone Welcome

Coaching in Ontario Schools Workshop - October 25, 2017

Spots are still available for this great workshop. 

Follow these steps to register:

1. Go to myInfo, and enter in your LU username and password
2. Click on the "Student Tab", and navigate to the subheading "Course Registration"
3. Under the "Course Registration" menu, click on "Register for Professional Development Workshops"
4. On the next page, read the information, and press continue if you agree to register for Professional Development workshops
5. Select the workshop you would like to register for, and press continue
6. Complete your registration, and input your payment information

Chair's Office Drop in hours

Hello everyone.

Tomorrow, October 17th, is the third Tuesday of the month, and that means it's doors open in the afternoon between 2:30 and 4:30 pm. This time is meant in particular to provide racialized, indigenous and LGBT students the opportunity to meet with me to share any concerns you may have. Your voice is very important to me, and I want to ensure that you have the space to be heard.

Please feel free to join me on the third Tuesday of every month (except when you're on practicum or on holiday!) at any time between 2:30 and 4:30pm. 

Frances

Weekly Video Message - October 13, 2017

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's video blog from Graduate Assistants Luke and Lauren. This week features three special guests, Science and Math instructor Linda Grant, Librarian Kim Vallee, and one of the Cohort Representatives, Jaclyn Boyd.

Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_GRJzWwkk

Please note that Protocol Education has had to cancel the campus visit for next week.

Finally, I'd like to extend a special invitation to you all to attend the raising of the tipi canvas at our University Avenue campus on Thursday October 19th between 10 and 11 am. This event includes sharing teachings, with sacred and ceremonial aspects to the gathering (i.e opening smudge, prayer, fire, potentially songs as well). The tipi is located in the field behind the Orillia Academic building. 

Have a great weekend!

Frances

Randstad Education - Orillia Heritage Place Campus Visit

A representative from Randstad Education will be on campus on Monday October 16, 2017.

Stop by their table to learn more about the exciting opportunities they have available!

Please see the poster below for additional information.