_____________________________________________________________________ WRITING ADMISSIONS LETTERS Wednesday, January 19, 2005, 4:10 pm-6:00 pm University College, Room 177 For upper-year students aiming at graduate school. Look at examples of successful personal statements and letters, hear about what committee members notice, share ideas on how to present your strengths to advantage, and get tips on effective style. _______________________________________________________________________ Job posting: GIS Developer & Real Estate Analyst Paying $40K-$45K -Working for a major company in Toronto, 2 years of work experience - they should have done some sort of mapping experience as well Job Description: As a member of the real estate team, you will be responsible for developing and administering systems for the organization's real estate inventory and land management systems, as well as providing analytical, financial, and administrative support to all areas of operations. You will be called upon to source, develop, and manage market information data. The ideal candidate will have: a.. Knowledge and training in the principles of Geographic Information Systems, relational database management, digital information management, storage and retrieval b..Experience in the implementation and support of industry standard geospatial technology, including ESRI, INTERGRAPH, and ORACLE products on desktop, server, and web platforms c.. University degree d.. Experience at an environmental planning or real estate organization would be an asset e.. Strong analytical, evaluative, and interpretative skills f.. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills g.. Excellent coordination and planning skills h.. Familiarity with industry analysis/valuation software programs Any interested candidates please email there resumes to mlotay@xxxxxxxxxxxx Best Regards, Manni Lotay Paradigm HR Consulting 309-2111 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto, ON mlotay@xxxxxxxxxxxx __________________________________________________________________________ 2005-06 Fellowship in Advancement at U of T Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate of the University of Toronto? Are you interested in a career that involves the following? MARKETING PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIAL EVENT and VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS PHILANTHROPY Are you interested in helping the University of Toronto rank among the leading international public research and teaching universities? If so, consider the field of Advancement. Advancement is the term used to describe the activities - including fundraising, alumni and public relations, and event management - that help to harness the financial and human resources required to advance the goals of the university. It's a rapidly growing field filled with exciting opportunities. During this 12-month paid fellowship, one successful candidate will receive exposure to all aspects of university advancement functions through specific program assignments, job shadowing and mentoring, extensive professional development opportunities, on-campus work placements, and visits to other Canadian universities. This unique combination of hands-on experience and formal instruction will provide the successful candidate with a sound understanding of the field and, based on successful performance, the possibility of longer-term employment. The fellowship will begin in September 2005 and the fellow will receive a monthly stipend of $3000. Application deadline: Friday, March 5, 2005 To download the application visit: http://www.alumni.utoronto.ca/stayconnected/career_advancementfellowship.htm Applications are also available at the front desk of the J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House at 21 King's College Circle during normal business hours. For further information, please contact: Sarah Styler 2004-2005 Advancement Fellow University of Toronto Tel: 416-946-3041 Email: sarah.styler@xxxxxxxxxxx _______________________________________________________________________ Dear Undergraduate Coordinators: Please let students, course instructors and TAs in your department know about an upcoming series of workshops on writing research papers. Instructional librarians and writing instructors are repeating the popular series "Library Research papers From Start to Finish." The five 1-hour sessions demonstrate ways to conduct library and online research efficiently and productively. The focus is mainly on students in Arts and Science. I have pasted in a notice that can be distributed further by email. A flyer is also attached for printing and display. Your department should receive a hard copy of the flyer in campus mail shortly. Thanks for your help in publicizing this offering for students. We hope it will also make faculty work easier. Dr. Margaret Procter University of Toronto Coordinator, Writing Support 15 King's College Circle, Toronto ON M5S 3H7 416 978-8109; FAX 416 971-2027 procter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.utoronto.ca/writing .............. FREE WORKSHOP: no registration required LIBRARY RESEARCH PAPERS FROM START TO FINISH Jan. 31 - Feb. 4, 2005, 12:10 noon - 1 p.m. each day Alice Moulton Room, 2nd floor Gerstein Science Information Centre 9 King's College Circle (up the stairs near the Circulation Desk, then turn right) University of Toronto Libraries, Writing Centres, and Counselling and Learning Skills Services invite undergraduate students to attend one or all of these five 1-hour workshops on producing library research papers. Come to see demonstrations of research and writing strategies and get tips for making the process efficient and satisfying. No registration is required, but space is limited to 50 seats. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Mon. Jan. 31, 12:10 - 1, Alice Moulton Room, Gerstein * Reading the Assignment and Using Background Material Tues. Feb. 1, 12:10 - 1, Alice Moulton Room, Gerstein * Locating and Evaluating Resources Wed. Feb. 2, 12:10 - 1, Alice Moulton Room, Gerstein * Reading, Taking Notes, and Organizing Research Thurs. Feb. 3, 12:10 - 1, Alice Moulton Room, Gerstein * The Writing Process: Managing Ongoing Research, Planning, and Drafting Fri. Feb. 4, 12:10 - 1, Alice Moulton Room, Gerstein * Acknowledging and Integrating Sources: Beyond Plagiarism--Getting Credit for Your Reading ________________________________________________________________________ Cheers, Roza Tchoukaleyska TUGS - President Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society Sidney Smith Hall, Rm 613 100 St. George St. Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G3 416-978-2057 http://www.geog.utoronto.ca/info/tugs tugs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ----------- TUGS GENERAL ANOUNCEMENT MAILING LIST - http://tugsonline.cjb.net