January 25th: USC ELECTION SEASON BEGINS!!!

USC Elections are open!!!

Have you ever had a desire to help out your fellow student? Do friends look to you for help and advice? Do you want to make change for the greater good of Western students everywhere? You’re in luck!!

The University Students' Council is a student group set on enhancing the educational experience and quality of life for all undergraduates at The University of Western Ontario.

There are many, many positions available, and some of the most important positions next year are up for grabs – nominations are open!!

Available positions are…

• USC President


• Senate


• Board of Governors


• Faculty President


• Faculty Councillor

Visit the Elections Western Website to learn more about what those positions entail to pick up a nomination form! Applications are due January 25th! (you can also join their Facebook Group HERE).

Nominations for these positions are just the beginning though…. Look forward to an exciting CAMPAIGN WEEK at the end of the month!!

Then, don’t forget to VOTE on February 9th and 10th!

UCC Week of January 10th - 16th: Clubs and lots of movies!!

Clubs Week Two + lots of movies!!

Did you not get a chance to register to your favorite clubs at Clubs Week One in September? You still have the opportunity at Clubs Week Two!!

From now until January 15, make sure to visit the University Community Centre Atrium and Gym from 10AM to 3PM.

New this year is the ability to register to all clubs (present or not), thanks to the new Registration Central. Visit the Clubs Week Two site to see which clubs will be participating. We also have some new improvements hidden up our sleeves to make Clubs Week Two the best it has ever been!

Also this week, Western Film is playing Brothers and Zombieland until Thursday January 14th, and then starting Friday, they will be playing Twilight: New Moon at 7:00, and The Road at 9:35 nightly. Remember, Tuesdays are only THREE DOLLARS!!

This weekend there is going to be a special screening of the documentary Tehran has No More Pomegranates on Saturday January 16th at 4:30PM. Tickets are sold at Infosource, or get more info HERE

On THIS PAGE you’ll also find the new listing of movies that will likely come to Western Film in the future. Missed a movie all your friends said was awesome? Now you’ll know in advance whether or not you’ll get to see it on the big screen!!

If you don’t find your film on the list, they even invite you to send them an e-mail to ask! How nice. Thanks Western Film!

January 16th: Shoot for the Cure!!

Western Hosts 3rd Annual Shoot for a Cure Women’s Basketball Game

This January 16th at 1 PM, Western Mustangs women’s basketball team will play host to the Brock Badgers in the CIS’s third annual Shoot for a Cure game at Alumni Hall.

Proceeds will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in support of Theresa Carriere’s One Run campaign.

Tickets for students are BY DONATION, and otherwise $8 for adults, $5 for non-Western students and seniors. Get ‘em at westernmustangs.ca.

There is quite an inspiring story behind the One Run campaign, and surely not a game to be missed if you’re free this weekend. Check out westernmustangs.ca for more info on the event itself, or join their Facebook Group.

January 28th: Student-2-Business Networking Conference

Build Your Career Connections!! – Student-2-Business Networking Conference

If you know anything about today’s business world, it’s that it’s all about who you know and how you met them—so why not start now?

Come out to the 3rd annual Student-2-Business Networking Conference on Thursday, January 28, 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the London Convention Centre.

There are a lot of activities and sessions to bring out your inner business-social-butterfly which include a dynamic keynote address by famed speaker Dave Howlett, mix-and-mingle events with hundreds of employers and community leaders as well as food and beverage, transportation and 50 business cards!!

Registration is only $10, but to receive business cards, you must register by January 21, otherwise you have until January 26.

For more information and to register visit http://www.westernconnect.ca/site/Calendar/1340218036?view=Detail&id=109961

January 21st - 22nd: Single and Sexy!!

Huron's Residence Staff and Sophs invite you to join them for two encore presentations of Single and Sexy, a dynamic and upbeat play about University Life.

Single and Sexy was performed for the first time at Huron College during this past frosh week and was a huge success. It’s a hilarious and oh-too-true exposé about the ins and outs of being a student discovering Canada’s “best student experience”.

If you missed out on the first performance, or just want to find out what everyone has been talking about – you’re in luck!

There will be TWO more performances this January 21st and January 22nd at 8:00 p.m. in Huron V214.

Admission is by donation ($5 suggested) at the door, with proceeds benefiting the Women's Community House of London. “Attend” their Facebook Event for more info and updates.

January 23rd: Brescia Ball 2010 -- Masquerade!!

This year is Brescia's 90th Anniversary, so come celebrate in style with a night of dinner, dancing and elegance! This year the Brescia Ball theme is Masquerade, so feel free to put all you’ve got into an awesome, elegant, black-tie worthy costume.

The date is January 23rd, 2010, at the Hellenic Community Centre, 6:00 pm -1:00 am. Dinner will be served at 7:15 pm. Buses will be available for transportation to, and from the event, leaving Brescia at 6:00pm and 6:30pm with return at 12:00am and 12:30 am.

Tickets are available now in the BUCSC office (they also have masks available!)

For more details, visit their Facebook Page.

wweb D.Y.K. tip: Free Skating!!!

Free Skate – all day, every day and night!!!!

All bundled up and no place to go? You better have a pair of skates with you! Whether it’s a romantic evening, or a fieldtrip with your floormates, London’s outdoor skating rinks are a wonderful winter destination, better yet, they’re FREE!

The closest to campus is Victoria Park (right along Richmond Row, in the centre of town). The yearly tradition of ice skating in Victoria Park dates back to 1913 when the first lighted, outdoor skating rink was constructed. They’re officially open until 10 PM each night, and only close for a re-icing between 5:30 and 6:30 each day. Click HERE for more info.

The Covent Garden Market rink is most people I know’s preferred rink, but it’s a little farther. Just follow Talbot alllllll the way down to the John Labatt Centre. It says on their Website that it’s only open until 7 PM, but it’s not barred for access after that (all night long!!)

If you don’t have a pair of skates (I didn’t before a couple of weeks ago!!), check out the Oxford St. Goodwill store or, for better luck and a little more money, the Sports Store beside it. Just take the 4 or 17 bus towards Fanshawe, and you’ll see it on your right side (in the plaza with the Tim Horton’s).

Good luck and happy skating!!