WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CORPUS
Sep 20, 2023
Welcome to Corpus Christi College & St. Mark’s College.
Here is what is happening at the end of September.
What’s Happening this week
Truth and Reconciliation Week
As we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept 30th, students are invited to learn more and reflect on what this day and week means. We encourage our students, staff and faculty to wear orange to mark the week. There will be complimentary orange ribbons and Orange t-shirts made by Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) for sale $12 each at the front desk all week.
Tuesday, Sept. 26 ,Changemaker Conversation and Mace Carving with Musqueam Artist Chrystal Sparrow, 12-3 PM, Plato’s Cave
Join us around noon in the Plato’s cave as Chrystal Sparrow, a Musqueam Coast Salish artist, speaks at our changemaker series. Later in the day, she will be carving a mace till about 3pm at Plato’s. You’re welcome to join us for both.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, Pancake Lunch, 10:30am-1:30pm, Plato’s Cave
On Tuesday, Sept. 26 bring your appetite, make friends and connect at Pancake Lunch, 10:30am-1:30pm at the Plato’s Cave
Thursday, Sept. 28, Visit the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, 12-1:30pm, meet at Plato’s Cave
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 28, as we visit the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at UBC to learn more and reflect on what this day means. Meet us at 12pm in Plato’s Cave.
Friday, Sept. 29, Visit the First Nations House of Learning at UBC , 12-1:30pm, meet at Plato’s Cave
Join us on Friday, Sept. 29, as we visit the First Nations House of Learning at UBC to learn more and reflect on what this day means. Meet us at 12pm in Plato’s Cave.
More resources on Truth and Reconciliation are available at UBC, and Government of BC, see links for details.
Academics/Workshops
Wednesday, Oct. 18, Post-Secondary Transfer Workshop by Jimmy, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 102
Sign-up on .
Student Success Workshops, Room 209
Workshops on English, Math, Essay, Citation, Academic Coaching, Academic Writing, Time Management, Fact Checking and Note Taking. Various dates – Sign-up on Eventbrite
Profile Building Workshops, Room 209
Workshops on Resume Building, Interview Skills, and LinkedIn Profile. Various dates – Sign-up on
Math Tutoring and Coaching Help Available
Did you know math help is available? Contact Lion’s Academy [email protected] to book an appointment.
A Place to Serve
Thursday, Sept 28, Public Launch of Strategic Plan
Volunteer for Wed and Thursday and get involved and be part of the story of at our colleges.
Thursday, Sept. 28, Sandwich Making for Curbside Outreach, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Room 300
Let’s start the new term with acts of charity for our neighbours. On Thursday Sept 28, 12-1pm room 300, we are making sandwiches for people in the downtown eastside. In partnership with non-profit Door is Open. Sign up on the .
Friday, Sept. 29, Curbside Outreach, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, The Door Is Open
Join us the next day, Friday Sept 29, 4-7pm, as we prepare and help serve food and drinks for people in the downtown eastside at the Door is Open. Signup on .
