GPESA bake sale supporting local women’s organizations
The Global Political Economy Student Association (GPESA) is hosting their annual bake sale this Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the Fletcher Argue tunnel. The bake sale will accept cash and card payments with 50 per cent of all proceeds going toward the North End Women’s Center and Newcomers Employment & Education Development Services (NEEDS).
Carve pumpkins with UMSU ICC
UMSU International Students’ Community Centre (ICC) is organizing a pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in 541 UMSU University Centre. Attendees will be able to celebrate Halloween with snacks and music and can win a prize for best costume. Interested parties can sign up on Instagram @umsu_icc.
You can do anything with an arts degree
Career Services, ASBC and the Faculty of Arts are hosting a networking night for students to mingle and discuss career options with Faculty of Arts alumni. There will be food, gift bags and a chance to win prizes. The event will take place on Nov. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. Registration for this event is required as spots are limited. For more information, students can visit @umartsfaculty on Instagram.
Career Volunteer Fair
Volunteer Manitoba, UMSU, Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre (CCELC) along with UM Alumni are hosting a volunteer fair on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on University Centre’s first floor. As November is career month, there will be over 30 events as well as workshops for students to attend. Interested parties can go to @myumsu on Instagram to view the full schedule on the page’s bio.
Lockhart Planetarium Halloween-themed open house
The U of M’s Lockhart Planetarium will host an October open house on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. featuring a Halloween-themed presentation titled “Scary stars, ghostly galaxies and unearthly worlds.” The presentation will be delivered by Danielle Pahud at the planetarium in 394 University College. Weather permitting, the event will also feature the return of rooftop observing, supported by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
