- MISC – Fall By-Election Results
- ACA – Tour of CBC Library and Mass Digitization project
- MUSSA Updates
- Graduate Students’ Union Funding Opportunities
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MISCellaneous – November 6
MISCellaneous is the Masters of Information student newsletter.
- MISC – Fall by-election results
We are happy to add two new members to council:
- Akram Wahdan is our Masters Recruitment Admissions Committee Representative
- Viya Chen is our new Alumni Association Representative
Thanks to those who voted!
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- ACA – Tour of CBC Library and Mass Digitization Project
The Special Libraries Association (Toronto Student Group) and the Association of Canadian Archivists (University of Toronto Student Chapter), are pleased to announce a unique and highly anticipated tour of the CBC Library and Mass Digitization project on November 23, 2018 (1-3 pm). This tour will enable visitors to learn about media cataloguing, library access, and crucial role of this CBC Library within Toronto and the wider film community.
Registered visitors are asked to arrive at least ten minutes prior to the tour’s commencement, at the Security Desk on the first floor of the CBC Toronto Broadcasting Centre. Please note that this tour is accessible-friendly.
Following the completion of the tour, visitors and friends are invited to an informal pub night at the East of Brunswick Pub (720 Spadina Avenue, Unit 111). For more information and registration, please check out our Eventbrite page:
Tour of the CBC Library and Mass Digitization Project
Join the Special Libraries Association — Toronto Student Group and the Association of Canadian Archivists — University of Toronto Student Group for an exciting tour of the CBC library and Mass Digitization Project. Learn about cataloguing diverse media, library access, and the role this unique library plays in the film community both in and beyond Toronto. Please gather at least ten minutes before the event begins at the security desk on the first floor of the CBC Toronto Broadcasting Centre. This tour is accessible.
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- MUSSA Updates and Upcoming Events
On Wednesday, November 14 from 4-6PM in BL417, MUSSA is hosting a DIY Watercolour Bookmark Workshop in collaboration with Get Crafty from Hart House. Take a break from studying to de-stress, mingle with fellow Faculty of Information students, and get those creative juices flowing! Here is the Facebook event for more information.
Each month, the MUSSA president provides an article about “10 cultural things to do” on MUSINGS, the Museum Studies Students Blog. For those interested, here is the November edition.
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- Graduate Students’ Union Funding Opportunities
Planning to attend a conference this year? Apply for the GSU Conference Bursary for a chance to win $250 worth of financial assistance toward conference expenses. Applications open November 1st, 2018. For more info, please visit this link.
Also, in partnership with SGS, the GSU is offering merit-based equity awards recognizing exceptional students on campus for their contributions to the graduate student experience. If you have contributed to improving your U of T community, consider applying for the Graduate Community Development Fund! Applications are available now until November 25, 2018.
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HOUSEKEEPING
Room Bookings
Does your group need a place to hold a meeting? MISC manages bookings of the student lounge on the 7th floor. Please fill out this form to confirm a time.
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