The Enlightened Parent

September 2011

Featuring…

Thanksgiving: p.4

Travelling home– it pays to

book early!

The Paul Menton Centre p.5

Important Dates & Deadlines!

p. 7

Ottawa Living: p.2

How off-campus students can stay connected with the

campus community

Residence: p.3

Make someone’s day with a

Care Kit!

Student Services: p.5

Workshops through

Learning Support Services

Clubs & Societies: p.6

Engineers Without Borders,

GLEE club, and the Rotaract

Club of Ottawa

carleton.ca/parents

keeping you informed

If you would prefer to receive the upper-year parent newsletter Carleton You, please email us at

seo@carleton.ca

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Ottawa Living

Living Off-Campus?

Stay Connected!

As a part of the Student Experience Office website, there is a wealth of re-sources made available to students who are living off-campus: Ways to stay connected

Volunteer opportunities Sports and Recreation Arts and Culture Events and Activities

Living off-campus

Tenant and Landlord Laws Health and Wellness

Resources Household Living Tips

CU@NIGHT

A program of campus events geared towards both on and off-campus students!

Explore Ottawa

Familiarize yourself with the amazing resources and opportunities that our capital city has to offer!

Follow on Twitter @CarletonSEO

http://carleton.ca/seo/off-campus-students

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Residence at Carleton

With parents of Residence students in mind, the Department of Housing and Con-ferencing Services issues a newsletter through their website at http://carleton.ca/housing/parents/parent-newsletter/. This newsletter delivers up-to-date information about living in Residence, from laundry services to ways students can get involved in the Res community. This is a great compliment to The Enlightened Parent ! Housing also offers a series of parent Guides, which deal specifically with issues that can have a significant impact on a student’s University experience. Some of the topics include: a month-to-month guide for the year, drinking in University, and sexuality in University. These topics address some of the challenges and transitions that students may experience as they enter University, and how parents can be helpful and supportive.

Another way to stay in touch!___________________________

Is it your student’s birthday? Are they feeling overwhelmed or un-der the weather? Surprise them with one of ten Care Kits offered through Dining Services! Care Kits are sent right to the student’s door and include fresh fruit, snacks, beverages, surprises and more! We offer several different Care Kits that suit any occasion!

Choose from: Entertainment Night - for movie and music fans Heart Healthy - for the health-conscious student Exam Stress Buster - for students studying hard Birthday Party - celebrate! Get Well Soon - for cold and flu season And more!

All you have to do is complete the form at http://carleton.ca/dining/care-kits/ , place the order 48 hours prior to the delivery date and we will ensure your Care Kit bright-ens someone’s day!

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Even though the year’s only just started, Thanksgiving (and midterms!) are just around the corner, and tickets start selling fast for students looking to go home for the holiday weekend. Whether by car, bus, train or air-plane, its important to plan ahead so that there aren’t any unexpected challenges or delays when it comes to your student making it home for the weekend. So don’t leave it until the last minute - book tickets now! Luckily, Carleton has an on-campus travel agency. Aside from many different student volunteer and exchange programs, Travel Cuts guarantees the lowest student prices with their International Student Identity Card (ISIC). This card gives students discounts on air fare and inter-city busses. Students can pur-chase their ISIC in the Travel Cuts office on the third floor of the University Centre. Important: discounts available through ISIC are not applicable to Via Rail transit; Via Rail offers their own student discounted fare for individuals aged 18-25. Just to give a bit of a relative perspective on travel times and expenses, the table below compares modes of transportation and their respective approximate costs for a one-way trip to a very common destination: Toronto. Gas and airfares are subject to the greatest fluctuation, and so it’s that much more important to plan ahead!

If your student is planning on coming home for Thanksgiving...

Car 4-5 hours $60 - $80 (gas)

Greyhound Bus 5-6 hours $48.50

Via Rail 4.5 hours $72.32

WestJet 1 hour $170 - $250

Mode of Transportation Time to Toronto from Ottawa Approximate Cost (one way)

Porter Airlines 1 hour $70 - $130

Planning to stay in Residence for the holiday weekend?

Whether its because of upcoming midterms, or because home is too far away to go for a weekend, many students decide to stay on-campus for the Thanksgiving weekend. This can be a great opportunity for students to catch up on some schoolwork, study for a midterm, and relax while taking a break from the constant activity of life in residence. Not to mention that the Fresh Food Company puts on a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner!

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Learning Support Services: Study Skills Workshops

adjusting to University workloads

Study Skills Workshops are a great way for your student to develop and improve on many different skills that are key to success at University. By attending 5+workshops throughout the year, your student can also earn their Skills for Academic Success certificate. This certifi-cate is a great resume builder and can be included in their Co-Curricular Record (CCR). These workshops are run by our peer helpers and last 25 minutes. They cover a variety of topics designed to offer useful tips and strategies to improve study habits.

Academic Reading Balancing Work & School Critical Thinking Effective Presentations Managing Procrastination Memory & Concentration Note-Taking in Lectures Preparing for Exams Research Skills

Staying Connected @ CU Strategies for Proofreading Success in Math Success in Science Time Management Working in Groups Writing Essays Writing Lab Reports Writing Reports

For more information and a weekly schedule of Study Skills Workshops, visit: http://carleton.ca/sasc/learning-support-services/study-skills/workshops/

Our Mission: To foster equal access to the university experience for students with disabilities while maintaining academic standards

through provision of academic accommodations and support services,

in partnership with the Carleton community.

The Paul Menton Centre: providing support for students with disabilities

Visit the PMC website to find all the information you and your student needs to take advantage of the many services offered

through the Paul Menton Centre, including:

LD and ADHD pre-screening

Learning Strategy Assistant and Peer Tutoring

Disability Counseling

Note-taking

And many more http://www1.carleton.ca/pmc/

It’s recommended that students requiring special services make contact with a PMC co-ordinator

as soon as possible.

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Clubs & Societies featuring...

EWB harnesses the problem-solving approach, techni-

cal skills, and creative pragmatism of the Canadian

engineering sector to address the root causes of

poverty in rural Africa. Our volunteers partner with

local entrepreneurs, organizations, and government

ministries in the areas of water and sanitation,

agricultural productivity and market access, and

governance in rural infrastructure.

Here in Canada, we engage Canadians, our government, companies, and univer-sities to build their connections to Africa and make choices that promote and contribute to human development.

Founded in January 2010, the Carleton University Glee Club is a student-run singing group registered with the Carleton University Stu-dents’ Association. Its membership typically ranges from 20 to 30 students. According to co-founder Emile Scheffel, “the idea behind CU Glee is to provide a fun and relaxed venue for young singers at Carleton and to help them further develop their performance skills.” He adds that “the club includes members of all skill and experience levels and students from music to engineering to political science majors like myself.” Their first public performance took place in March, during Carleton’s inaugural Relay for Life event for the Canadian Cancer Society, and more performances are expected to follow.

carletonglee@gmail.com

The Rotaract Club of Ottawa is comprised of univer-sity students and young professionals from all around the greater Ottawa area and is one of the most active clubs in the district. If you are between the ages of 18-30 and are interested in community and international service, as well as professional development and awesome social events, we invite you to come check out our meetings and become a member yourself! Or, if you are simply just an interested member of the community, a Rotarian, or a member of the media, please feel free to contact any members of our executive board for more information.

http://www.rotaractottawa.ca/

Ottawa Transit: www.octranspo1.com

Summer Orientation Registration: www.cu-fyeo.com

Fall Orientation Registration: www2.carleton.ca/seo/orientation/fall

Register for Flag Football Tournament:

www1.carleton.ca/athletics/intramurals/flag-football/

Parents’ Site: www2.carleton.ca/parents/

Campus Safety: www.carleton.ca/safety

CUSERT: www.cusert.carleton.ca

Athletics: www1.carleton.ca/athletics/

CUSA: www.cusaonline.com

The Charlatan: www.thecharlatan.ca

The Campus Card: www2.carleton.ca/campuscard/

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Helpful Links!

Important Dates & Deadlines

September 8: Fall/winter classes begin.

September 12: Requests for Room Changes open. Room

changes will be made on a first come first serve basis,

depending on availability

September 21: Last day for registration. Last day to change

courses or sections for fall term and two-term courses

September 30: Last day for entire fee adjustment when

withdrawing from fall term or two-term courses. Withdrawals

after this date will create no financial change to fall term

fees.

September 30 to October 1: Summer deferred final examina-

tions to be written.

October 7: Last day to opt out of the CUSA health and

dental plan. December exam schedule now available online.

October 10: Statutory holiday, University closed October 14: Deadline for students to change their Meal Plan that results in a decrease in weekly meals

From Thursday Septem-ber 22, Carleton will be

hosting a two-day conference with The EU, Canada, and the Arctic concerning International

Policy in the Arctic

Our Art Gallery is about to unveil two

brand new exhibitions!

The Enlightened Parent

is a monthly

publication for parents of

current Carleton students. The newsletter is produced by the Student Experience Office at

Carleton University.

Writer/Designer:

Laura Mitchell

Editor:

Jan Patterson

Student Experience Office

Hours: 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

430 Tory Building

seo@carleton.ca carleton.ca/seo

613-520-7595

Jan Patterson: Manager

Jeremy Brzozowski: Student Development

and First Year Co-ordinator

Kaylee Mask: Student Experience and

Community Outreach Co-ordinator

William Johnson: Off-campus Outreach

and Engagement Coordinator

Valerie Nicholls: First Generation Student

Coordinator

AA - Architecture

AC - Physical Recreation

AH - Alumni Hall

SP - Art Gallery

AP - Azrieli Pavilion

AT - Azrieli Theatre

CC - Colonel By Child Care

CO - Residence Commons

DH - Dundas House

DT - Dunton Tower

FH - Fieldhouse

GH - Glengarry House

GR - Grenville House

IH - Ice House

LA - Loeb Building

LE - Leeds House

LH - Lanark House

LS - Life Sciences Research

Building

MB - Maintenance Building

MC - Minto Centre

ME - Mackenzie Building

ML - MacOdrum Library

NB - Nesbitt Biology Building

NW - National Wildlife Re-

search Centre

PA - Paterson Hall

PH: Prescott House

RH - Renfrew House

RO - Robertson Hall

RU - Russell House

SA - Southam Hall

SC - Steacie Building

SH - Stormont House

SP - St. Patrick's Building

SR - Social Sciences

Research Building

TB - Tory Building

TC - Tennis Centre

TT - Technology and

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A new map including the new buildings is now available at

http://

www1.carleton.ca/campus/