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CNI/LTC Student Support Services Weekly W-O-R-D-S Bingo!

October 24, 2024

CNI/LTC Students- Check your class BINGO card for a chance to win some great prizes!

Here are this week’s 4 words and definitions:

  1. Hidden Job Market  
  2. LinkedIn 
    • A social networking website designed for professionals to share work-related information. It allows job seekers to post their resumes, and employers to post jobs.
    • LinkedIn is a great way to build your network. 
    • For additional information on LinkedIn, visit the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/  
  3. Manitoba Start  
    • An organization that connects businesses to the workforce and is the leading provider of career services for newcomers to the province. They help with employers’ recruitment needs by matching the unique skill sets of qualified, job-ready newcomers with employers’ specific job requirements. 
    • For additional information about Manitoba Start, click the following link: 
      https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/career-services/  
  4.  Adaptability 
    • The ability to adjust to new/different conditions.
    • Being adaptable in the workplace is important.
    • Employers value employees that are successfully able to manage changes in the workplace. Being adaptable is also important because it showcases your ability to be resourceful, displays your leadership skills, determination, analytical skills and more.  

Check your class Weekly W-O-R-D-S card and try to complete one of the following patterns for a chance to win a prize:

If your class completes a BINGO, email CNI/LTC Student Integration Coordinator, Reena (rmnerbas@rrc.ca).

All the best!

Improve Your Writing Skills with the Academic Success Centre

October 15, 2024

The Academic Success Centre is offering a four-part online workshop series during the fall term called Writing with APA. The series presents an overview of APA and prepares users to apply APA across their writing from citing and referencing, formatting, and style. 

All are welcome to attend any or all five sessions. Participants can log on to the workshop with this link. No registration is required – just log on!   

Sessions will be held on Webex Thursdays from 12:15-12:45pm with a repeat at 3:15-3:45pm.   

Workshop Schedule:   

APA Overview // Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What is APA citation style?

APA References // Thursday, Oct. 24, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What are references?    

APA Formatting// Thursday, Oct. 31, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What does an APA formatted paper look like?

APA Language and Style// Thursday, Nov. 7, 12:15-12:45pm and 3:15-3:45pm 

What are good writing practices according to APA?    

Questions? Contact writing@rrc.ca   

Click here for more information on the ASC website.

Spooky Second Saturday at Dalnavert Museum 

October 10, 2024

Halloween and Culture Days collide for this special edition of Dalnavert’s free Second Saturdays, a free program inviting families to explore the past! On this Spooky Second Saturday, explore the historic house at your own pace with a self-guided tour and get into the Halloween spirit with a craft and game sure to scare you. Guests are encouraged to come in costume!

  • Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12:00 PM  4:00 PM
    • Drop in any time from 12 – 4 PM, no registration required!
  • Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre
    • 61 Carlton Street

Visit the following website for more information: Spooky Second Saturday — Dalnavert Museum (friendsofdalnavert.ca)

Sara Riel’s Mental Health & Wellness Expo

October 5, 2024

Discover your path to wellness with Sara Riel Mental Health and Addictions and many more community partners, agencies and health and wellness professionals.

  • When: Thursday, October 10th, 10AM-4PM
  • Where: St. Vital Centre

Free admission, all are welcome.

Visit the Sara Riel website for more information.

CNI Health Monthly Digest: October 2024

October 4, 2024

Congratulations on completing your first month of studies this term! September was filled with exciting events and valuable learning opportunities for all our students. Here’s a quick recap of September and a look ahead at what’s coming in October.

Health Guest Speaker Webinar: Managing Your Stress in Challenging Situations

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Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum

September 25, 2024

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba Museum will be providing free admission to the Museum Galleries, Science Gallery, and Planetarium from Saturday, September 28 to Monday, September 30.

Visit the Manitoba Museum website for more information.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.