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14 The Chronicle October 4, 2011 Campus Survivors rally for photo ops Patricia De Bres The Chronicle It was all smiles and laughter as local women showed off their personally designed bras at Children’s Arena on Sept. 20 to show their support for breast cancer survivors. Oshawa’s breast cancer survivors decorated one of their bras and wore it above their clothing. As the women awaited the pictures being taken they grouped together and admired each other’s boas and pink bras. Jan Richmond, a six-year survivor, explained the bras are a fun way to get survivors involved. “We’ve been doing this for six or seven years now,” she said. The survivors ranged from six months to 17 years. The “Fearless Leader” Carole Keys is a 17-year survivor. She was full of smiles and laughter as she posed for the group shots. Emily Wood The Chronicle The services offered on campus at Durham College and UOIT are numerous and diverse, providing students with information about a wide variety of issues. But despite promotion, some continue to go unnoticed. The Women’s Centre is one of the four outreach services offered on campus, dealing with any women-related issues. All staff members, including volunteers, must undergo training before starting. These seminars provide general knowledge about certain types of people, understanding how Matt McPhee The Chronicle There is plenty one can learn outside of school, including the history of the buildings where students take their studies. Between Sept. 24 and 25 Heritage Oshawa celebrated its culture and history with Doors Open 2011. Of the buildings open for exploration, two were UOIT’s latest additions, Regent Theatre and 61 Charles Street. Regent Theatre was open for anybody to browse, and Cathy Clarke, chair of Heritage Oshawa, was there to answer any KICKING OFF BREAST CANCER MONTH: Breast cancer survivors Janice Loucks and Carys Cao high five for life. But what you can’t see is that Keys has a hearing disability. Due to her chemo treatment she is now slightly deaf and needs the help of a service dog to interact with them and how to provide the support they need. Fourth-year UOIT Criminology and Forensics student and Outreach Services volunteer, Nicole Pitre, described the mentality they learn in training that staff must understand and convey to students in distress. “You make them feel the ground underneath them…to calm them down,” said Pitre. The aim of the Women’s Centre is to create a safe and open environment for women dealing with issues such as sexual and mental health, pregnancy and abuse of any kind. Two hundred students are questions. During the open house, the theatre showcased a silent film of Oshawa in the 1920s. Regent Theatre was constructed by the Famous Players theatres and bought and reopened last September by UOIT. The theatre is now used as a lecture hall for students. The theatre is also laptopequipped, complete with foldout desks and wireless Internet. “The idea is that it become the core of the campus downtown,” said Clarke. “It would be expensive to build and they were also interested in the heritage of down- named Binny. After taking professional photos in three different places the group gathered for coffee and cake. The hall was deco- currently signed up to volunteer for the DC and UOIT Outreach Services, many of whom were made aware of the Women’s Centre through the annual free spa day, Pamper Yourself, in March of this year. Barb Bryan has held the position of outreach co-ordinator since October of 2009 and runs the Women’s Centre with the help of student staff and volunteers. “We’re basically an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on, or someone to vent to about any range of issues that can be specific for women,” said Bryan. Staff are able to arrange professional counselling for women and find shelter for town.” Lectures run from 8 in the morning until 10 at night through the week, but finish early Friday afternoons since Patricia De Bres rated with bright pink balloons and colourful napkins. Carys Cao and Belinda Bell became friends during chemo. “She’s a baby survivor,” Bell said of her anyone in need of a safe environment. The centre provides resources such as books, videos, government reports and brochures for students which are available on two-week loans. “That’s so that women can empower themselves by being educated about a variety of issues that are specific to women,” said Bryan. The Women’s Centre hosts a number of events throughout the year, giving students a way to socialize with their peers. Major events like the Vagina Monologues and the Power of Pink campaign draw in crowds, but self-esteem workshops are also frequent. Public events are held the venue also hosts performances on evenings and weekends. Kevin Arbour, the theatre manager and is responsible for friend, who is a 9-month survivor. Canadian Cancer Society has a special program where they drive cancer patients to Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto for their chemo treatments. The patients have to stay at the hospital all day to wait for the others in their group to finish their treatment. This is where Cao and Bell became good friends. They joked about losing their hair and losing their eyelashes. “I love having eyelashes,” Cao said, no longer taking the little things for granted. Bell, who is a 10-month survivor, talked about making jokes about cancer. “You have your down days but you have to have fun with it,” she said. The photos kicked off the start of Breast Cancer Month. Most of the women who took pictures planned to participate in the CIBC Run for the Cure on Oct. 2. Women’s Centre here to help Regent Theatre opens its doors mainly for those unaware of the centre and what it offers. The Women’s Centre will partner with shelters in Durham Region for these events, held in addition to the myriad hosted on campus. “We call it healthy living,” said Bryan. “We’re not here to focus on you going to the gym or eating right, but we want to make sure that your mental and social health is just as good as your physical health.” The new office is located in the Student Services building in room 120, its doors open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. Staff can also be found at the downtown campus every second Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tracey Fidler REGENT THEATRE: Lisa Banks, Melissa Levy and Cathy Clarke enjoy a screening of a silent film of the early days of Oshawa from 1926. booking acts. Upcoming events include Matthew Good and 54-40, as well as frequent performances by the Ontario Philharmonic.
Campus Tara Oades Chronicle Staff After a long day of classes all you want to do is go home, throw your bag down, kick off your shoes and watch television. After a little while you make dinner, then get back to school work. However, many students at Durham College and UOIT don’t have the option of making dinner, because they might not have money for food. This is why the campus Food Centre is an important part of the campus. The Food Centre isn’t often advertised, so many students don’t know much about it. “I didn’t even know we had a food bank,” said Melisa Delia, a second-year health and fitness student at Durham College. “But it’s a good thing to know.” The campus Food Centre is currently located in the Health and Wellness Centre, but will be moving to the Simcoe Building sometime this year. Toiletries, and nutritious, non-perishable food items are provided to students who can’t afford them. Barb Bryan, coordinator of outreach services, said that on average 70 students visit the campus Food Centre per month. This service is for students. Any staff or community members who need help will be referred to a food bank off campus. The college and university’s campus community consists of many low-income students on OSAP, who may have lost support from their families, Bryan said. Giving students access to these items helps relieve the stress associated with the cost of attending a post-secondary institution. “I live on campus, have OSAP and don’t have a job, so money is kinda tight,” said a second-year student at Durham College. “I already worry about affording school, so not having to worry about affording food is The Chronicle October 4, 2011 15 Campus food bank is helping students helpful.” The Food Centre is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday to Friday. If students can’t make it during those hours they can request items to be left in an anonymous locker. The combination is sent by e-mail after the student’s identity is verified. Depending on what items are available, students might not get everything requested. The hamper program, gives students one less thing to worry about. Like all food banks, monetary and food donations are accepted, and volunteers are needed. “We are always looking for students who want to volunteer,” said Adeyinka Daramola, an outreach services volunteer. “When a student volunteers they will help with different programs, and with awareness events, and the Food Centre has many coming up in the next few months, like the Trick or Eat Food Drive which takes place at the end of October. Students can also start their own food drives to raise money and donations for the Food Centre.” Any students who need more information on the Food Centre, or are interested in volunteering should call, 905-721- 2000 ext. 2315.
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