Updates and Events
New Year, New Team!
June 11, 2013
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With the 2013/2014 school year upon us the Peer Support Centre and the USC has turned over and we have a brand new time to utilize as resources. Here’s the breakdown of the team! USC Vice President Internal : Sam Krishnapillai, uscvpint@uwo.ca USC Peer Support Centre Supe
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IKS event: Safe Sexting: Think B 4 U send!
May 02, 2013
MAY is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Join us for a Conversation Cafe on Tuesday May 21: DRAW-THE-LINE Day, to learn about the impacts of Sexting and how everyone has a role to play in preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence facilitated by today’s technology. Parents c
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Exam preparation – 9 study tips
April 12, 2013
Here are some tips and ideas on how to prepare for exams while taking care of yourself! 1. Give yourself enough time to study. Don’t leave it until the last minute. Despite what people say, cramming all the information into your brain the night before isn’t the best way to
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Apply to be the new Peer Support Centre Supervisor
April 12, 2013
The Peer Support Centre Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the day to day affairs of the Peer Support Centre space. This includes supervision of all centre volunteers, updating resources available to students, and collecting feedback regarding community concerns to report t
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Commissioner and coordinator applications now open!
April 09, 2013
Looking to join next year’s USC? Commissioner and coordinator applications are now out – http://www.usc.uwo.ca/forms/view.php?id=164 Want to know what each position entails? Check out the terms of reference under the Commissioner & Coordinator heading here: http://west
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Little Things You Can Do Each Day to Relieve Stress!
April 03, 2013
Prepare for the morning the evening before. Put your bag together, pack your lunch … Ask questions. Taking a few moments to repeat back directions can save hours. Say “No!” Saying “no” to extra projects, social activities, and invitations you don’t hav
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April 02, 2013
Welcome to the Self-Care Issue of Let’s Talk… With final exams often come late nights, lack of routine, little sleep and overall exhaustion for students. It’s also when positive self-care habits are lost in lieu of studying, or cramming to finish 12 weeks of readings in one night. Whi
Continue Reading Peer Support Centre town hall notes
March 22, 2013
On 19 March, the Peer Support Centre held a town hall to provide students with an opportunity to discuss emerging issues and things that matter to them, and to voice concerns and preferences for the Peer Support Centre in a relaxed environment. If you were unable to attend the town ha
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Counselling times at Saugeen this week
March 20, 2013
Housing at Western has scheduled counselling at Saugeen over the next three days if you want to talk to someone. The counselling times in Saugeen for this week are: Wednesday (Tonight) from 7:00 – 9:00 Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 with Karen Low from the Chaplain’s Offi
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