THIS WEEK AT CONCORDIA

NATIONAL SURVEY OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

TAKE THE SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $15 ITUNES GIFT CARD

2014 Issue#26 Vol.4

Concordia University College of Alberta wants to improve your educational experience and you can help by completing the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE helps us understand how students are spending time in and out of the classroom, which guides decisions that will benefit Concordia students. Please check your Concordia email for the survey and your unique login ID. In appreciation for participating, we will enter all students who complete the survey by March 12, 2014, into a drawing for one of five iTunes gift cards worth $15 each. Your chances of winning depend on how many complete the survey, approximately 744 students have been invited to participate. Your feedback is valuable!

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Bretts Weekly Update

Student of the Year Award Career Services-Rapid Resume U of L Presentation Keys to Leadership & Success Students! Free Pizza Lunch Student Health 101 Wildlife Rehabilitation Info Session-March 19 The Fine Arts & the Christian Faith-March 21 & 22 Afternoon Classes Cancelled March 21 Library News Graduation Banquet-Tickets at the Bookstore Winter Fees Past Due Indigenous Winds

CSA ELECTION SPEECHES

Wednesday, March 19th Tegler Centre 12 Noon

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GRADS: Pick up your complimentary banquet ticket at the Concordia Bookstore! Guest tickets are also available at the Bookstore.

Looking for a job?

Visit the Career Services bulletin board in Alumni Hall for Job Postings.

Tic Toc...
Online job postings are coming soon via Concordia's new Career Connections site. Stay tuned for details...

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COLLEGE OF ALBERTA

First awarded in 1968-69, the Student of the Year award has a long history at Concordia. This annual Concordia Students Association award ($2,000) is available to an undergraduate student who:

Demonstrates outstanding leadership in extra-curricular campus activities (e.g. CSA, athletics, clubs and association, drama, residence, etc.) Demonstrates integrity, respect and a servants heart in their interactions with fellow students, faculty and staff. Has made a significant positive impact on student life through their entire career at Concordia. Is graduating from Concordia in the current year. Is registered full-time in an undergraduate degree program and presents a satisfactory graduating GPA for their program.

Applications are available on the Financial Aid and Awards Website, the CSA website and in the brochure rack located outside of the Student & Enrolment Services Office (HA120). Completed applications must be submitted to the Student & Enrolment Services Office by March 31, 2014. Questions? Contact Financial Aid and Awards at finaid@concordia.ab.ca or 780-479-9220

Career Services
Looking for a part-time job, summer job or permanent job?

Join us for a Rapid Resume Review at Tegler. You are invited to come to our table and meet one-on -one to learn the key components of an effective resume, and find out if your resume has what it takes to land you a job interview. To maximize this opportunity please, bring your printed resume or laptop with your resume on it. We will ensure you receive the most relevant feedback.

When:
March 19 April 2 April 16

Time: 11:30- 1 pm.

Your resume is one of the most important tools you have when looking for a job. See you there!!

FREE PIZZA LUNCH

Concordia's Dean of Students, Dr. Barbara van Ingen invites you to share your opinion about Concordia. We want students to share their thoughts on what is working, and offer recommendations on what could be improved. Concordia is listening! Please join Barb in one of the following focus groups. Pizza lunch will be served to participants. Monday, March 24, 12:00-1:00: Arts in S206 Wednesday, March 26, 12:00-1:00: Science in HA314 Friday, March 28, 12:00-1:00: Management in S206

CONCORDIA STUDENT HEALTH 101

Tone Up With Tech
Innovative tools to help you hit your fitness goals

Whats Your Favourite Pizza Topping?

Do you like pepperoni, onions, maybe anchovies? please share!

Students Share Their Favourite Apps

Check out the apps readers said they couldnt live without

Find out more - and enter the March drawing for $2,500 in
Concordia Student Health 101: http://read101.ca/concordia.html

Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton

Learn how you can help the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society by attending a presentation on March 19th in HA 015 at Noon .

To make a donation visit: wildlife-edm.ca

AFTERNOON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST. STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PRESENTATION

WINTER FEES ARE PAST DUE If you have not paid your winter term fees, interest has been charged and accounts will remain encumbered until paid in full. You can check your balance online through Concordias website; http://onlineservices.concordia.ab.ca/student/. You can also contact Student Accounts for your balance or to request a statement. Unpaid accounts will not be permitted to register for the 2014 Fall term until paid! Fees can be paid through your bank by setting up Concordia University College of Alberta as a biller and using your ID number as your account number. You can also pay by credit card through online student services on Concordias website; http://onlineservices.concordia.ab.ca/student/. If you are anticipating student loan payments, please ensure that you have completed the student loan process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Student Accounts by phone at 780-479-9207, or by email at studentaccts@concordia.ab.ca.

OFFICIAL TAX RECEIPT 2013 T2202AS: AVAILABLE ONLINE The T2202A is your official tax receipt used to claim the eligible educational expenses for the tax year on your income tax return. The form includes the amount of tuition that can be claimed as well as the number of months eligible for the education deduction. The 2013 T2202A is now available through online student services on Concordias website; http://onlineservices.concordia.ab.ca/student/.