Therapy Dogs - December 1st

LAMP's Therapy Dog Stress Relief Night!!

Final assignments killing your buzz? Need a break from exam prep? Missing your dog? Come out to LAMP’s THERAPY DOG STRESS RELIEF NIGHT! You deserve a break from all of your hard work, so drop in for a couple hours of puppy play. The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs and their owners will be coming to Western to help relieve student stress by giving you the opportunity to play around with the loveable pups for a few hours.

When: December 1^st from 7-9 pm (You’ll be home in time for Grey’s)

Where: UCC 147 A/B (You could totally come on your way home from class)

Who: YOU, Friends, Therapy Dogs, Volunteers, LAMP Leaders

Bring your friends and see you there!

Attention: Engineers!!

Hey Eng!

Here are some articles that you might find interesting and may peruse at your own leisure!

Environment, just one beneficiary of nanotechnology revolution
http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/opinions/2011/October/ocarroll_environment_just_one_beneficiary_of_nanotechnology_revolution.html

Revolutionary toilet could change the world
http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2011/October/revolutionary_toilet_could_change_the_world.html

Xu named new forest biorefinery Chair
http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2011/October/xu_named_new_forest_biorefinery_chair.html

Stretching the boundaries of tissue engineering
http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2011/September/stretching_the_boundaries_of_tissue_engineering.html

Program provides entrepreneurial power to students
http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2011/September/program_provides_entrepreneurial_power_to_students_.html

Law student shuns tradition to stand out
http://communications.uwo.ca/western_news/stories/2011/November/law_student_shuns_tradition_to_stand_out.html



Just another reason why Eng is awesome :)

LAMP Review Session - Business 1220E

Are you a Business 1220E Student?

Prepare for the Finance Exam with LAMP!

When? Wednesday, November 2nd at 4:30 PM

Where? Social Sciences 2036

Belonging Challenge

The FIRST-YEAR RESOURCE CENTRE is here JUST FOR YOU!

This year, our theme is BELONGING and we have a number of initiatives in place to explore what BELONGING means to YOU!

Have you heard about our "Envisioning Belonging" Contest? You may enter as an individual or as part of a group!

Use your imagination and any form of creative expression when you think about BELONGING!
Create some form of Art to express what BELONGING means to YOU!

Why not...
Create a short video (3 minutes or less)
Take an unusual photographic
Write a short poem or a short story

Entries can be submitted in a number of ways:
For a video submission, upload the video to the internet and then send us the URL.
Video URL Addresses and Photographic entries should be submitted electronically to fyresource@uwo.ca by Friday, November 18 at midnight.
Hard copy or physical entries should be submitted to the First-Year Resource Centre (UCC251) in person by 4pm on Friday, November 18

Come to our meeting on Wednesday, November 23 (5-6:30pm) UCC210 to see and/or hear the winners of the Envisioning Belonging Contest!
First Prize: $200 Second Prize: $125 Third Prize: $75

We look forward to meeting you at the FIRST-YEAR RESOURCE CENTRE - A Place Where You BELONG!

Conversation café

Direct link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/westerncafe/

Welcome to Western - Class of 2015!!

We are thrilled to welcome you to Western and look forward to meeting you very soon.


LAMP offers many supports and ways to get involved in your first year. Don't forget if you want to participate in the First Year Committee, Apply online: https://careercentral.uwo.ca/secure/jobs/?command=view&jobPostingID=15749, you must first be logged into CareerCentral to follow the above URL.

We will select a first year student to represent each faculty. The First Year Committee Members will help with:

• Promoting events to other first year students
• Planning events and fundraisers for the Western and London Community
• Help create/write a Youth In Action Grant and run an event if grant is approved
• Promoting volunteer opportunities for first year students around the London and campus community
• Assist with the Borrowed Shoes Diversity Challenge in the Winter Term (2012)

LAMP Wide Event for all First Year Students
LAMP Kick-off 
Sept 17th 1-3pm
Health Sciences Building Room 40
Guest Speaker: Bethany Butzer PhD, Wellness Advisor

“Welcome to Western! Five Tips to Make the Most of Your First Year Experience”

The transition to university can be challenging. Moving to a different city, making new friends, and starting an academic degree can intimidate even the most dedicated and confident student. Luckily, there are several things you can do to successfully navigate through your first year. In this talk, Dr. Bethany Butzer will share tips and techniques to help you reduce overwhelm and enjoy your academic journey.

Meet your peer mentor, connect with other students in your faculty/program and enjoy some fun activities!

Stay tuned for your Faculty Meet and Greet Events and more LAMP events!