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Job Postings for Fall 2010: Volunteer Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator

1283276686_kayley with flag.jpgThese positions are only open to full time undergraduate Trent Students who are Ontario Residents and are eligible for OSAP. Job hours to be completed in the OPIRG office, located in Sadleir House (751 George St. North)

Method of Application:

Please send your cover letter and resume by email:

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Application deadlines:

Sept 27, 2010

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Take Back The Night 2010

                        

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This year's Take Back The Night rally and march will be held on September 16th at 7:00pm.  The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre welcomes women, trans people and children to the Rally starting at Victoria Park (Water Street between Murray and Brock), moving through the city of Peterborough and back to St. Paul's Church. Refreshments will be served and an open stage event will take place after the March.

 1283437681_picture2.gifFor more information about the event, or to ask any questions

you might have, please call (705) 748-5901.

 
DisOrientation 2010

1282165454_diso 2010 logo.jpgDisOrientation is a radically different, politically progressive series of workshops, films, tours and events, through which new and old stuents gain access and insight into the vibrant activist under currents of the campus and of the community.

For the past several years, DisOrientation has played an important role in introducing new and returning students to the variety of social justice and environmental organizations that exist within the Peterborough and Trent University communities.  As in the past, organizing efforts are devoted to showcasing the broad themes of social justice, student struggles, environmentalism, anti-oppression, sexuality and gender, in addition to highlighting the assortment of community resources that exist locally.  The festivities will conclude with a free vegan BBQ (which is open to the public), an outdoor open mic concert and spoken word event, as well as an indoor concert that will be held in the evening at Sadleir House (751 George Street).

DisOrientation will run from September 23rd to 24th.  Check the Official website or Facebook page for updated information!

 

 
Peterborough Pride 2010: SHOUT!

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The theme for this the 8th Peterborough Pride celebration is SHOUT! We encourage participants to shout out, be proud and celebrate!

The 2010 Pride Guide is still under development (stay tuned). It will contain all the info you need to be part of this year's Pride and connect with all our great sponsors! Copies will be available at Pride events and at cafe's and select downtown businesses soon. Check out the Peterborough Pride Website at www.peterboroughpride.ca and the 2009 Pride Guide HERE.

In addition to the parade and other core events, many other events are being held throughout the week, so keep checking the events listings HERE.  (Remeber to "Refresh" your browser view to make sure you are seeing the most recent version).

Shout Out to Performers!!
Pride provides a special opportunity to showcase talent from the LGBT and allied community.  There are openings for performers at the "Open Mic" event at the Spill (Wednesday Sept. 22nd), the Community Carnival outdoor stage, or
Pride Follies (both Saturday Sept. 25th)
For details on how to apply to perform at Pride, click HERE.

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