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Welcome to the AHSC Newsletter!
Casey Buwalda-Kisielewski - VP Communications
Hey, A&H: we’re so excited to be back on campus and share the coming year with everyone! Welcome to the newsletter: our brand new hub of all A&H-related info! Here, you’ll find relevant updates, events, deadlines, opportunities, and features, including those affiliated with AHSC, campus organizations, or anything of interest within the London community. For now, you can pick up newsletters on weekdays outside of the AHSC office (UC 2135). WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE E-LETTER? Visit linkt.ree/ahscwesternu or click the link in our Instagram bio! (@ahscwesternu)
Donation to Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) Heather Stanley - VP Finance
On behalf of the Advocacy Portfolio, I'm thrilled to share that the AHSC recently donated $3251.09 to Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU)! YOU is a local non-profit that offers youth services related to housing, healthcare, education, employment, and more. YOU's mission is to support youth "to build skills, confidence and independence to reach their potential". Our donation is the result of ongoing fundraising efforts since 2024. A huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who bought a ticket to an AHSC or affiliate event, donated to a campaign, and/or supported our advocacy work in any way over the past two years!
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SEPT. 11: OWEEK - THE CHAINSMOKERS 8:30PM-11PM at Main Stage
Opener LUCO and main performer CHAINSMOKERS! (Yes, seriously...)
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Other events: Dunk Your Soph (12PM-4PM, UCC) - Dorm Decor Craft Station (2PM-5PM UCC) - Paint by Numbers (8PM-1AM The Spoke) - Caricature & Balloon Artists (9PM-1AM UC)
SEPT. 12: OWEEK - DRAG &C. SEPT. 8: OWEEK - FACULTY DAY! A&H Sophs will lead first-years to sessions of: bracelet making, intros and Q&As, info booths, and campus tours!
Our final day of Oweek includes: DRAG BRUNCH! (10:30AM to 1PM The Wave) - a variety of Oserves avtivities - Drag Show (8PM to 9:30PM) - Campfire & Chalk (8PM to 1AM UC Hill) - Paint by Numbers (8PM to 1AM UC Hill) - Open Karaoke (8PM to 11PM The Spoke) Anchorman & Home Alone (8PM & 10:30PM McKellar) - DJ (9:30PM to 11PM Main Stage)
Other events: Pie Your Soph (UCC Atrium) - Paint n’ Sip (The Wave) - Mean Girls & Zootopia 2 (McKellar)
SEPT. 14: AHSC General Meeting No. 1
SEPT. 9: CLASSES BEGIN
NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED! Want to learn more about AHSC? Curious about our open positions? Meetings are usually in Conron Hall (UC) location to be confirmed.
SEPT. 9: OWEEK - A&H CAMPFIRE 9PM-1AM on UC Hill
SEPT. 20: AHSC All-Candidates Meeting (Elected)
Sophs, first years, and friends will sit around the fire, do some crafting, have some treats, and talk-talk-talk! Other events: Dorm Decor Craft Station (2PM-5PM UCC) - Barbie & Superbad (8PM & 10:30PM McKellar) - Pie Your Soph (9PM-11PM UCC Atrium)
6:30PM - Location TBD - $FREE
4:30PM on Zoom
Once applications for elected positions have been submitted, all nominees must attend the all-candidate’s meeting via Zoom. Further information to follow applications.
SEPT. 23*: WCS FALL MOVIE NIGHT 6:30PM - L. TBD - $FREE
THREE CHEERS FOR FAM! FAM! FAM! FIMS, A&H, and Music Faculties will come together for this beloved event of musical performances at Concrete Beach!
Do you like movies about ancient Greece and Rome? If your answer is yes, join us for a classics-themed movie night! The best part is that YOU get a choice in which movie gets picked! Follow @westernclassicssociety on Instagram for updates and polls about which movie should be played. FREE SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED! *Date subject to change.
Other events: Dunk Your Soph (12PM-4PM, UCC) Dorm Decor Craft Station (2PM-5PM UCC) - Drop-in Crafts (8PM-12AM The Spoke) - Caricature & Balloon Artists (9PM-1AM UC)
SEPT. 28: AHSC General Meeting No. 2 & All-Candidates’ Speeches (Elected Applications)
SEPT. 10: OWEEK - FAMJAM! 8PM-1AM at Concrete Beach
6:30PM - Location TBD - $FREE
SEPT. 30: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Non-Instructional Day)
SEPT. 17: ADD/DROP DEADLINE Last day to add or drop a Fall/Winter 24week course or a Fall 12-week course. Courses dropped by this date will not appear on a transcript; no fee penalty. Courses dropped after this date will appear on a transcript with a grade of ‘WDN’ (withdrawn, without academic penalty).
SEPT. 18: AHSC Applications Looking to get more involved in the Arts & Humanities community this year? The AHSC’s applications for first-year positions and other roles on council open Tuesday, September 8th and close Friday, September 18th. Don't miss your chance to get involved! Application info is available at linktr.ee/ahscwesternu.
SEPT. 18: AHSC ELECTED Applications Ready to take on a leadership role in the Arts & Humanities community? AHSC is accepting nominations for VP Academics, VP Advocacy, VP Events, first year reps, and department reps! Nominations open Tuesday, September 8th and close Friday, September 18th. There will then be a mandatory all-candidates Zoom meeting on Sunday, Sept 20th at 4:30 PM, and speeches will take place on Sept 28th. All information will be available via linktr.ee/ahscwesternu. Make your mark on council!
SEPT. 18: AHSC October Newsletter Submissions Are you organizing an event, publication, or something else that A&H students should know about? Do you have an important update for the A&H student body? We'll help you get the word out!