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Name of Organization: The Xaverian Weekly
Contact name and info: Devanne O'Brien, Editor-in-Chief; email: xw.eic@stfx.ca; newsroom phone: 867-3732 (just 3732 if you're on campus)
Details of organization: The Xaverian Weekly is the student newspaper at St Francis Xavier University. We print every Thursday, covering a wide range of campus news, culture and sports, as well as trying to put a student perspective on provincial, national and international issues of interest. Our office is located in the basement of the student union building (Bloomfield Centre). Take a left down the hallway by the bookstore. Our volunteer meetings are every Monday at 6 p.m.
Volunteer opportunities: The Xaverian Weekly has many volunteer opportunities to suit the interests and talents you might have. Whether it be writing, editing, graphic design, photography or advertising, the newspaper is a great way to get your feet wet, or immerse yourself, in the always entertaining and ever-changing world of journalism. With an experienced and talented staff, we can help you foster many different skills that you will find useful for the future, even if you don't want to be a journalist. So if you want to join our team, we'll find a place to use your talents and enthusiasm!
Name of Organization: Theatre Antigonish
Contacts: Ed Thomason Artistic Director (ethomaso@stfx.ca) Madonna Van Vonderen, Administrator (mvanvond@stfx.ca) Ian Pygott, Technical Director (ipygott@stfx.ca) Amateur/non-professional theatre company operating out of the Bauer Theatre since 1974.
Volunteer Opportunities: Many opportunities! Audition for a part in any of the productions by contacting Ed Thomason. If stage management or the technical aspects are of interest contact Ian Pygott. If you wish to volunteer in the front of house (box office, bar, ushering, etc, etc) or wardrobe contact Madonna. We generally have a volunteer orientation session around the second week of September. Details will be available at a later date. Notice will go out via the student list serve and posters will be up over campus
Union Services
Name of Organization: STUDENTS’ UNION STUDENT FOOD BANK
Contact Name & Information: Michelle Pereyma at su_food@stfx.ca or 867-2110
Details of Organization: The Student Food Bank is a completely student run service that supplies students with food when in need. It is completely confidential and anonymous.
Volunteer Opportunities: The Student Food Bank is always looking for volunteers to run the operation. You are in charge of stocking shelves, making sure there are enough bags to give out, and recording id numbers to ensure students are not coming back more than once a week. You are required to volunteer for at least one hour a week at the food bank.
Name of Organization: STUDENTS’ UNION X-HELPLINE
Contact Name & Information: Chris Day at su_xnightline@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: X-Helpline is a completely confidential, non judgmental and student run phone line. It provides confidential and anonymous peer counseling. X-helpline volunteers are there to listen and provide a non threatening opportunity for callers to express themselves and begin to work toward resolution of their own.
Volunteer Opportunities: In September, we will be looking for interested students to commit to a weekend of training and then to “man” the phone approximately once a month.
Name of Organization: STUDENTS’ UNION TUTORING SERVICE
Contact Name & Information: Alexa Minichiello at su_userv@stfx.ca or 867-2440
Details of Organization: A student service that provides tutors to StFX students on volunteer basis.
Volunteer Opportunities: Tutors work on a need by need basis. Students are responsible to contact the tutor themselves and schedule sessions at appropriate times.
Name of Organization: X-ARMY
Contact Name & Information: Chris Baxter AT su_pub@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: The X-Army are a team of individuals dedicated to plastering the campus with information about The U, The U's Events and Activities.
Volunteer Opportunities: Everyone welcome! Join the X Army today!
Name of Organization: CAMPUS POLICE
Contact Name & Information: Rory Campbell at su_vpcp@stfx.ca or 867-5137 or 870-4856
Details of Organization: We provide students with safety and uphold the Community Code of the university. We provide our service through the Golden X Inn, Drive Home and patrols around campus.
Student Leadership
Name of Organization: X-CHANGE
Contact Name & Information: Sean Ryan sryan@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: Men against violence against women.
Leadership Opportunities: These male students provide workshops and presentations for males and females that engage students in residence, or generally, around topics of respectful and responsible social relational behavior.
Name of Organization: LEAD
Contact Name & Information: Frances Tibollo x2006oho@stfx.ca
Leadership Opportunities: Student leadership Workshop planning and delivery, annual conference development, advertising, marketing, web site development, individual and team leadership skill development, etc.
Name of Organization: EASTERN HIGHLANDS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Contact Name & Information: Joan Conrad at joan.conrad@strait.ednet.ns.ca or 863-6925
Details of Organization: We are a volunteer organization offering sport training and competition for persons with a cognitive disability. We run a variety of sports (bowling, swimming, track and field, floor hockey, soccer, Masters triathlon, speed skating) throughout the year. We are a member of Special Olympics Nova Scotia
Volunteer Opportunities: We require volunteers in many of our programs. Each program has a different schedule (bowling - September to April) (track and field March - July) etc. We have opportunities in coaching and organizing.
Name of Organization: STFX STUDENTS’ UNION
Contact Name &Information: Vice President Executive: Sheryl MacAulay su_vp@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: Organization run by students and representing over 4200 University students.
Leadership Opportunities: Student Senators: During the spring of each year 5 student senators are elected by the student body to represent students at all Senate meetings. Senate is the academic governing body of the university. Look for applications to run in January.
Name of Organization: STFX STUDENTS’ UNION
Contact Name & Information: President: Sandy MacIntosh su_pres@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: Organization run by students and representing over 4200 University students.
Leadership Opportunities: Board of Governors Student Representative: During the Spring of each year 2 student BOG representatives are elected by the student body to represent students voices at all BOG Meetings. BOG is the highest governing body of the university making decisions on all university affairs.
Name of Organization: STFX STUDENTS’ UNION
Contact Name & Information: Chair of Council: Jamie Roberts su_chair@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: Organization run by students and representing over 4200 University students.
Leadership Opportunities: Councilor: each Spring councilors are elected to represent all students in different faculties and residences and much more. Councillors are responsible to their constituencies and act as the highest governing body of the Student Union.
Name of Organization: STFX STUDENTS’ UNION
Contact Name & Information: VP Activities and Events: Aaron Flynn su_activ@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: Organization run by students and representing over 4200 University students
Leadership Opportunities: O-Crew Executive and O-Crew: Orientation Crew that runs all frosh week events. Applications come out each Spring for executive and general O-Crew. Get involved and ready for the best week of your life (again). Roadie Crew: if you love the concerts we put on and want to get more involved with a chance to get back stage with the band- volunteer to join the Roadie Crew which sets up the events, stage, lights and makes what we plan a reality.
Name of Organization: STFX STUDENTS’ UNION
Contact Name & Information: VP Student Relations: Alex Gosselin su_srel@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: Organization run by students and representing over 4200 University students.
Leadership Activities: House Council President, Vice President, and various Representatives. Look for applications to join House Council each Fall in your residence.
Name of Organization: BIG BROTHERS/ BIG SISTERS
Contact Name & Information: kid1@eastlink.ca or 863-5332
Description of Services: Looking for mentors to work with kids in-school. You would spend about an hour a week with a child during school hours to hang out, cook, do crafts, play sports, do homework and much more.
University Services
Name of Organization: St FRANCIS XAVIER MODEL UN SOCIETY
Contact Name & information: Professor Holloway (shollowa@stfx.ca)
Details of Organization: For the past couple decades, the society has been sending a team of students to role play a UN member country at the Harvard Model UN in February. See http://www.hnmun.org. and also PS dept webpage
Name of Organization: STUDENT CAREER CENTRE
Contact Name & Information: Jane MacDonald or Mary Hawa Turay Or scc@stfx.ca or www.stfx.ca/services/scc Room 115 Camden Hall, MSB
Details of Organization: Are you looking for a job (part-time, on-campus, summer or new graduate)? Do you need help with writing a professional resume or cover letter? Need help with your job search? The Student Career Centre is your one stop shop. Please drop by and see us! Don't wait until your 4th year. Career success starts early. We look forward to meeting you. Have a wonderful year! SCC
Name of Organization: STFX CHAPLAINCY
Contact Name & information: Father Danny MacLennan at dmaclenn@stfx.ca Cathy Walsh
Volunteer Opportunities: Students can get involved in Chaplinacy at X through the Development and Peace Society, Catholics @ X Society, Students for Life Society, the Chapel Choir, Hospitality Minister, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Altar Server, Retreats, Ecumenical Services
Name of Organization: STFX UNIVERSITY CO-OP DEPARTMENT
Contact Name & Information: Ashley Kowalewski at 867-5359 co-op@stfx.ca Jane MacDonald 2422 – Career Center Manager
Details of Organization: Providing professional development services to students seeking co-op employment, and support while on work term. Volunteer Opportunities: Researcher's Office administration support
Name of Organization: SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM
Contact Name & Information: Marla Gaudet, 867-2563, mgaudet@stfx.ca, www.stfx.ca/academic/servicelearning
Details of Organization: Offers 3 core programs: 1) Course Based Service Learning-service or hands-on experience in the community as part of a course. This happens in many disciplines and all years of study. Students will learn about these opportunities through course professors. All course-based experiences include an assignment which is graded by the professor. 2) IDS 306 Service Learning Theory and Practice is a 3-credit course offered in the fall term. This course is open to third and fourth year students. Student complete at least 30 hours of service in the local community and meet in class to discuss and learn from their experiences. See the Academic Calendar for more information. 3) Immersion Service Learning – service experiences in a cross-cultural experience. All experiences are group experiences with a faculty leader. There will be 7 experiences offered in 2009-20109: Cuba, Mexico, Grenada, Guatemala, and L’Arche Ottawa are offered during Reading Week. Immersion in Romania and Belize will be offered at the end of term. Students MUST apply to the program; participation is not automatic. Application deadline is October 30th. For more information, see the web site or contact Iris Bertsch at ibertsch@stfx.ca.
Volunteer Opportunities: The Service Learning Student Society offers volunteer opportunities. They organize short-term group events, such as a Halloween party at the seniors home with preschoolers or a beach clean up with elementary school children. Opportunities for volunteering individually are advertised through the Society list serve. For more information, contact so_servicelearn@stfx.ca or call the Service Learning office at 867-2563
Name of Organization: ABORIGINAL STUDENTS @ X SOCIETY
Contact Name & Information: Krista Hanscomb, khanscom@stfx.ca or 902-867-5413 Society President 2009-1010 Incoming president, Joe MacEachern x97rqr@stfx.ca
Details of Organization: The Aboriginal Student Advisor's Office works closely with the Aboriginal Students @ X Society which puts on two major events each academic year, as well as participating in various class presentations, research opportunities and social get togethers. The Aboriginal Student Lounge, Camden 103 is the headquarters and official resource and relaxation lounge for Aboriginal Students @ X. October is Mi’kmaq Heritage Month; October 1 is Mi’kmaq Treaty Day and October 5 is the 7th Annual Mawio’mi, Keating Millennium Centre, time TBA
Volunteer Opportunities: Officer positions available, helping organize events and get togethers, assisting other students with academic or social issues, advocating on behalf on Aboriginal students and sharing Aboriginal traditional knowledge in a Spirit of Friendship. Sports and Recreation
Name of Organization: STFX INTRAMURALS
Contact Name & Information: Richie Connors Intramural & Facility Coordinator rcconnor@stfx.ca (902) 867-2451 (Office)
Details of Organization: StFX Intramurals main objective is to provide quality sports programs for students and staff, with an emphasis on student participation and sportsmanship in a safe environment. StFX Intramurals provides the opportunity for students and staff to participate in team and individual sports through a variety of leagues and tournaments, in addition to a variety of ‘free-play’ and instructional opportunities. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in Intramural activities and to make daily physical activity a part of their everyday lives. Through the Program, students are also provided the opportunity to administer, work and volunteer, thus gaining a valuable experience from it.
Volunteer Opportunities: Currently over 100 students per year are involved in the organization and administration of the StFX Intramural program as activity supervisors, sport officials, scorekeepers and timekeepers. StFX Intramurals wants to involve as many students as possible - the more students involved in student programming the better! Whether you want to gain some valuable leadership experience, add to your resume, earn some extra money, or just be involved in an exciting area of university life, come see us at the StFX Intramural Office. All applications should be dropped off at the Intramural office or emailed to intramurals@stfx.ca . - Terry Fox Run – Sunday September 14th - Homecoming 5K Fun Run – Saturday October 4th
Name of Organization: ANTIGONISH AQUANAUTS SWIM CLUB
Contact Name & Information: Head Coach Nick Rottmann 735-5019 or nrottmann@yahoo.com or 863-1754
Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for volunteer coaches and if they want to swim they can, set up as a special swim Nova Scotia student trade- no varsity team- no swim club set up with StFX yet. Welcome to anyone who wishes to come and swim- masters program.
Name of Organization: ANTIGONISH SKATING CLUB
Contact Name & Information: Patricia macMaster @ 863-5774 or patriciamacmaster66@hotmail.com Connie Frazee 755-9865 @ slfrazee@eastlink.ca
Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for experiences skaters to volunteer in our learn to sake programs. We offer a can skate program every year during the winter and provide a training session to get the program assistants ready for the season. We are glad to have all volunteers help out with the club.
Name of Organization: ANTIGONISH CREATIVE DANCE ASSOSCIATON
Contact Name & Information: Sally Clark 867-2310 sclark@stfx.ca or acda@ns.sympatico.ca
Details of Organization: Not for Profit, registered charitable organization providing ballet, creative movement, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop step dance, ball room classes to over 400 members age 3 to adult including many StFX students.We currently provide part time employment as instructors to five StFX Students who have extensive dance training and teaching experience. ACDA also supports and assists the 12 member StFX Dance team.
Volunteer Opportunities: Students with experience in dance and working with children could assist with young children's classes, students with marketing, business or IT skills could help the volunteer board of directors promote the organization.In the past, some StFX Service learning studnts have volunteered with us for credit.
Name of Organization: ANTIGONISH HIGHLAND SKATEBOARDING ASSOCIATON
Contact Name & Information: Bryan at 867-0921 or visit our website: www.sk8antigonish.ca
Details of Organization: Antigionish Highland Skateboarding Association (AHSA) promotes skateboarding and similar action sports in the Antigonish area, and is working with local municipalities to develop a world-class concrete skateboard park in Antigonish. AHSA provides leadership opportunities for youth and engages volunteers in activities such as planning field trips, fundraising, designing and building a float for the Antigonish Highland Games parade, etc. AHSA supports other community activities such as the Lions highway cleanup, Earth Day river cleanup (with Town of Antigonish & StFX Student Environment Committee), and Antigonish Ride, a local group that organizes downhill mountain bike races. AHSA has over 170 members and a board of directors made up of youth and adults. Board meets the first Monday of each month & fundraising/planning meetings are held as needed. Everyone welcome.
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