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2 The Chronicle March 17, 2009 Pink proves powerful Continued from page 1 The display was set up in Vendor’s Alley, and had pamphlets, shower hangers for self-examinations and a “guess the number game”. Eight jars set on the table were filled with things like rockets, caramel candies, licorice, gum balls, chocolate, and because it is the health centre, there was a jar full of condoms. It was 50 cents per guess and if you guessed right, you won whatever is in the jar. Another display that was more about informing students than making money was from the Learner Support Centre. Right outside their office, above the computer commons, they had a poster board set up with information about breast cancer and where it comes from, how to detect it and the treatments. Kathy Bryers said they were the only display that had any information on male breast cancer. “A lot of people focus on female breast cancer, but men can get it as well,” said Bryers. The centre also had a candy sale, a white elephant sale (lots of toys) and a new/used jewelry sale for the fundraising portion of the event. The Career Services/Student Life office set up one display that was mainly focused on having fun and raising money. They had an office fun house equipped with a clown, piñata and a bobbing-for-fish game. They also had candy apples and popcorn for sale. Other events that were there to entertain were a children’s art show done by the Early Learning Centre, a breast cancer trivia game done by the Provost Office/Associate Provost, Teaching and Learning Office, and the Chuck-a-Colleague-for-Cancer, done by the Innovation Centre. But the most popular event of the day was the Jail n’ Bail, put together by the Centre for Students with Disabilities. Teachers Lisa’s Beads leave a lasting legacy By Jayme Quinn Chronicle Staff The Power of Pink Campaign hit campus March 11, and to support the day, Lisa’s Beads was there to lend a helping hand. Lisa’s Beads is a fundraising project run by Doug McBride, his two daughters and three nieces. In 2003, Lisa McBride passed away after a her five-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She left behind husband Doug, and daughters, Spencer and Taylor. “Within weeks of her death my niece Shannon was inspired to make and sell bracelets to raise money for cancer research,” said McBride. Spencer, Taylor and two cousins, Kristine and Hannah, joined Shannon in the endeavour. The girls decided to name their bracelets Lisa’s Beads, in memory of his wife, their mother and their aunt. Each bracelet carries a tag describing the project and where the money is donated. On Dec. 29, 2003, the girls handed over their first cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society in Newmarket. “The girls raised over $1,000 from their bracelets in just a few months,” said McBride. Lately they have slowed down in the sales and promotions but still participate in events such as the Breast Cancer Walk and Power of Pink. CAMPUS NEWS and staff from Durham College and UOIT were “convicted” and thrown in a jail cell, and were not allowed out until they posted their bail. Some of the jailbirds were John Burt, Margaret Greenley, Jane Davis, Ralph Aprile and Scott Barker. Barker, the athletic co-ordinator for UOIT and Durham College, was approached and he was excited to participate. “It was a fun way to get involved in a very important campaign,” said Barker. “ The progress made over the years in raising money for this research has been astounding, so when I was approached to be involved I was happy to help out.” Barker raised just over $100 and was set free. At 3 p.m. there were some “special” arrests being made. The president, Don Lovisa, was the first to be convicted. He was charged with many things, including overuse of technology and loitering in the hallway after business hours. Lovisa had his “lawyer” present through the proceeding, which helped him get a lesser sentence, but in total he was to raise $400 for his bail. To help his defence, he raised $275 before he was even sentenced. SA president Amy England was also charged. Her lawyer, a fellow student, helped her plead her case to the judge, who was quite fond of the students. England’s lawyer requested the bail be set at $50. “Because success matters here and the students come first, I will accept your request of a $50 bail,” said the judge. The event gathered students from the college and university, professors, and support staff and raised a hefty amount of money for the worthy cause. “I thought it was an excellent event and very well organized and carried out,” said Barker. The Power of Pink committee will be donating half of the proceeds to the Heather Griffith Breast Assessment Centre, which In 2008, after slowing down, the girls raised $12,000, bringing their total to $116,000 in five years. “I’m quite proud of my girls,” said McBride. “They reached out and made that difference. Not only did it affect themselves but (they) supported others.” Photo by Jayme Quinn LADIES WITH HOPE AND STYLE: From left: Joyce Marshall, Patty Lea, Barb Logan and Carolyn McCutcheon proudly wear the T-shirts they were selling in Vendor’s Alley March 11 during the Power of Pink celebrations on campus. The money from the shirts goes towards cancer research and supporting the annual Gala of Hope charity event. Photo by Jayme Quinn BEADS FOR A CAUSE: Taylor McBride with the bracelets made in memory of her mom. will soon be located at Lakeridge Health in Oshawa. The centre will provide patients with coordinated timely access to breast assessment. “The primary goal is to provide reassurance as quickly as possible to those without cancer, and to those who have been diagnosed,” said Carolyn McCutcheon, from the Oshawa Hospital Foundation. The assessment centre will also bring necessary procedures (mammography, ultrasound and breast assessment) to one area. With the support of the school, the Power of Pink committee is sure they will reach their final goal of $25,000 to receive gold ribbon status from the cancer society. “I don’t know what our financial result is. Right now it doesn’t matter,” said Liesje de Burger, as a final thought for how the whole day went. “What I do know is that the campus enjoyed the day. That’s huge!” Brush up on your breast cancer knowledge By Lauren Thomas Chronicle Staff Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in Canada. It is also found in men, but is less common. Breast cancer can affect women of all ages, but most cases occur in women over the age of 50. An estimated 170 men will be diagnosed every year with breast cancer, 50 will die of it. On average, 431 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every week. On average, 102 Canadian women will die of breast cancer every week. One in nine women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime. One in 28 women will die of it. The percentage of women affected by breast cancer has declined since 1969 in women aged 20-39. Source: Canadian Cancer Society
CAMPUS NEWS The Chronicle March 17, 2009 3 Photo by Rachael Coombs VOLUNTEERS LOCK IN THE NUMBERS: (From left) Kyle Hird, Taryne Haight, Kaitlin Elsmore, and Aneesa Shaik take the time out of their busy accounting student schedule to help UOIT and Durham College students save some time off their own schedule, with a cash bonus. It’s that time: get your tax on By Rachael Coombs Chronicle Staff Tax season is here. Hooray. And you probably already filed away your taxes for a fee, but next year go to the tax clinic for free. The tax clinic is put on by the Accounting Association, which started about five years ago, is pri- marily made up of students. Unfortunately, the tax clinic is closed for the rest of the year now, as it was only for the two days, March 10, 11, but if you are interested in filing next year for free or would like to see the process, go to the tax clinic next March. Trained by the Canadian Revenue Agency, these accounting students know how to do the process effortlessly in 15 minutes or less, unless faced with problems. And not only are students saving on accounting fees, they are helping promote the school’s clubs and activities. “It’s good for the school, it’s good for the club and it’s good for the students,” said third-year Accounting student Aneesa Shaik. “We are trying to do this for the BYOB: be your own boss this summer By Lynn Wayling Chronicle Staff Tired of working for the man? Want to be your own boss? Well, the Business Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD) is giving students age 15 to 29 the chance to call the shots. The 2009 Summer Company Program is open for applications until April 4 and will give 15 young entrepreneurs the chance to run their own business over the summer months. The program is sponsored by the Ontario government and is co-ordinated by the BACD. Eligible students can apply at www.ontario.ca/summercompany and submit their business plan. Successful candidates receive $3,000 towards their business venture. “We are looking for businesses, ideas that are viable to start with $3,000 and that can actually get up and running and produce an income for the individual over the course of the summer months,” says Wenda Abel, young entrepreneur program manager at BACD. “Also we’re looking for the kind of person who is committed to this as their summer activity, to generate an income for themselves.” In place since 2001, the program has seen many different business ventures, from goaltending clin- ics to web design businesses, swimming lessons to sewing lessons, lawn care and even concert promotions. “A young fellow operated a music promotions business whereby he got the local bands, created venues and concert gigs for them, and the proceeds were his income,” explains Abel. A student from a couple of years ago – Heather Frize – managed to turn her summer business into a full-time endeavour, selling jewelry online and at stores in Toronto. Given the current economic climate, Abel thinks it’s the right time to try out the program. And considering small businesses generate 90 per cent of the Ontario economy, learning how to run a business is a valuable tool. “It’s a great time to try out the program,” says Abel. “Students are not risking their own money, they’re risking someone else’s. Summer jobs may be a little difficult to come by this year. This is a grant, so they don’t have to give the money back. It is theirs to do the best they can with it. The other thing is, this is a really great time to develop the knowledge and skills of operating a business if they have any inclination towards that in the future.” An information session will be held March 21 at the BACD or you can email youth@bacd.ca for more information or go to www.bossmaker.ca. students.” The tax clinic started when the club began. Members of the association saw it being done at other schools and thought that it should be introduced here at DC/UOIT. All you need to do is bring in your SIN card; some sort of identification and, of course, your T4 slip and school receipts, which you can print off my campus. If you have also given to charity in the tax year or have rent receipts, you can receive a portion back. And don’t worry about confidentiality; volunteers need to sign a confidentiality form, to keep your finances private. “No matter what field you are in, you have to file your taxes,” said Shaik. Help finding a job? By Shenieka Russell-Metcalf Chronicle Staff It may be only March but it’s never too early to start your summer job search. Job Connect resource centre is offering a summer job service for students aged 15 to 24 planning to return to school in September. “Summer jobs is a provincial program that runs every day from April 1 to Aug. 31 funded annually,” said Kim Lutes-McKay, manager of community employment resource services at Durham College. “The program has been running for 11 years and there’s a wide range of opportunities available, from entry level jobs to sector- specific jobs.” Also to be eligible, you have to not be currently employed by the employer, eligible to work in Canada and not related to the employer. “They’re subsidized positions and employers receive a $2/hour wage subsidy for hiring a student,” said Lutes-McKay. “Sometimes employers save the subsidy money and reimburse it to the student when they are done working.” Students can come into the resource centre to work on their resume, participate in workshops and get tips from the resource coordinator on what employers are looking for. “There’ll be a variety of full-time and part-time jobs,” said Lutes- McKay. “We really encourage employers to give students as many hours as possible.” To register, students need to come into the resource centres at either the Port Hope, Oshawa North or Uxbridge campus. They are then given information about the job postings. As well, there’s a summer job camp geared towards the younger job seeker held over the span of a week that teaches them skills they can apply in the workplace, and hopefully will help them find employment, says Lutes-McKay. Given the economic times, everyone needs a jump start,” said Lutes-McKay. “The employment advisers will help job seekers sell themselves to employers.
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