Chaplains Picks, March 7, 2019

Sat, March 9 – Mindfulness for Academic Success, Half -Day Retreat 11 am – 3 pm , Multi-Faith Centre, Rm 208,   Participant in a half-day mindfulness retreat for academic success. Practice yoga, meditation, and learn mindful exercises to help you stay calm, resilient and focused. Suitable for beginners to practiced practitioners. Includes lunch! Please register at:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mindfulness-for-academic-success-an-on-campus-retreat-tickets-55349739561

Tues, March 12 – “Muslim Enough? Queer Enough?” Queer Muslims in Conversation
7 – 8:30pm, Multi-Faith Centre, Main Activity Hall, Second Floor, 569 Spadina Avenue
Share insight into everyday experiences of Queer Muslim communities in an open discussion of these intersecting identities.

Thurs, March 14 – Reclaiming Religion: Unreading Patriarchy 
6 – 8pm, Multi-Faith Centre
A dinner and open discussion with Dr. Asma Barlas and Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Bal on how women in faith traditions negotiate religion, spirituality, and patriarchy by reclaiming what they hold sacred. Please register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reclaiming-religion-unreading-patriarchy-tickets-56134254065

Thurs, March 14 – Secure the Bag: African Black Caribbean Social Capital3:30 – 7:00 pm, Wilson Hall, Room 1017, New College, 40 Willcocks Street  Registration required (includes Networking Reception Dinner limited to 80) at: https://clnx.utoronto.ca/stb.htm Facebook event:https://www.facebook.com/events/568788243639834/ “Secure the Bag” is colloquial, urban, Black terminology meaning the act of obtaining something of value, in this case, social capital towards a career.  African Black Caribbean students and recent alumni will connect with African Black Caribbean experts in their fields. This will be achieved through as many interactions as possible, to maximize information sharing and discussions.  This interactive event will augment student / alumni capacity to access real opportunities in this competitive job market.  

3:30 – 7:00 pm, Wilson Hall, Room 1017, New College, 40 Willcocks Street  Registration required (includes Networking Reception Dinner limited to 80) at: https://clnx.utoronto.ca/stb.htm Facebook event:https://www.facebook.com/events/568788243639834/ “Secure the Bag” is colloquial, urban, Black terminology meaning the act of obtaining something of value, in this case, social capital towards a career.  African Black Caribbean students and recent alumni will connect with African Black Caribbean experts in their fields. This will be achieved through as many interactions as possible, to maximize information sharing and discussions.  This interactive event will augment student / alumni capacity to access real opportunities in this competitive job market.  

Wed, March 20 – Body & Soul: Faith Perspectives on worry, stress and anxiety
6 – 8pm, Multi-Faith Centre
This workshop provides an opportunity for students to hear, share and discuss different views on how faith intersects with stress and feelings of worry and anxiety in an informative way while also focusing on everyday methods of relaxation. Please register https://faithandstress.eventbrite.com

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