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Services to help you succeedServices to Help You SucceedAcademic CounsellingSee Program & Academic Counselling in the AcademicInformation section in this guide.Ally WesternEmail: ally.western@ucs-uwo.orgwww.usc.uwo.ca/allywesternThe University Students’ Council runsan Ally Program that educates studentsabout gender and sexual diversity. To be an“Ally” means to be considerate of others,avoid negative stereotyping, use positivelanguage, and to support and understand theLGBTTQ2 community.Backpack 2 BriefcaseSee the Careers & Employment section in this guide.The Chaplains @ WesternPhone: 519-661-2111 x85929www.uwo.ca/chaplainPresently, there are five chaplains appointedto the University of Western Ontario fromvarious Christian Traditions within theassociation. We are also able to provideimmediate contacts for Muslim, and Jewishstudents. For those students who are not apart of any of these traditions, we work toprovide them with access to spiritual leaders andresources within their own tradition.Equity and Human RightsServicesPhone: 519-661-3334Email: equity@uwo.ca; www.uwo.ca/equityRooms 330-335, Arthur & Sonia Labatt Health SciencesBuildingWestern’s CommitmentThe University of Western Ontario affirmsthat every member of its community has theright to study and work in an environment freefrom discrimination and harassment.Discrimination and HarassmentEquity & Human Rights Services implementsthe University’s policies on discrimination andharassment. We offer:• mediation and resolution of complaints• seminars and workshops• resources about equity & human rightsissuesHours of Operation:8:30am to 4:30pm(evenings and weekends by appointment)Food Support Service, USCwww.usc.uwo.ca/page.asp?id=50The USC Food Support Service is acompletely anonymous food hamperdistribution system. Food hampers can berequested through email and collected 24 hoursa day.To obtain a food hamper, students can emailusc.food.support@uwo.ca with a request. Noidentification or other information is required.Any special requests (such as baby food or dairyfree items) can be made at this time.The student will receive an email fromthe USC Food Support Service coordinatorswithin 48 hours with the location andcombination of a locker within the UCC (ifspecial requests are made, it may take up to aweek to prepare a special hamper). Studentsmay also obtain hampers in person at theUniversity Student’s Council office (UCCRoom 340) during business hours.Indigenous ServicesPhone: 519-661-4095 or 1-888-661-4095Email: is.staff@uwo.cawww.indigenous.uwo.caIndigenous Services (IS) offers culturallyrespectful services and programs which aredesigned to recruit, retain and graduateFirst Nations, Inuit, and Métis students. TheLearning Resource Centre (LRC) providesan environment of holistic support forIndigenous students atWestern. IS staff provideassistance through drop-inservices and counselling byappointment. Specializedresources focusing onIndigenous issues in areasconcerning academic,cultural and social needsare available; includingcareer and employmentopportunities and training/workshops. The LRC alsooffers study space, quietareas, gathering space, acomputer lab, printingservices, and kitchenfacilities; with 24 houraccess for registeredstudents.“Lake Wanaka” by TeodoraKolundzic on Exchange toUniversity of Otago, New ZealandInternational and ExchangeStudent CentrePhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908Email: iesc@uwo.ca; Web: www.iesc.uwo.caRoom 2120, WSS;International Exchange Program, 519-661-2111 ext.85196Email: exchange@uwo.ca; Web: www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/exchangeSee the International Experience section in this guide.Learning Skills ServicesPhone: 519-661-2183learning@uwo.cawww.sdc.uwo.ca/learningWhether you’re an undergraduate,graduate, or professional school student,Western’s Learning Skills counsellors can helpyou achieve academic success.• Learn new strategies in the LearningHelp Centre• Consult with a learning specialist• Attend presentations on key learningtopics• Receive helpful tips by email every twoweeks• Use our online help for informationon: Key Academic Skills; ImprovingYour Test Performance; Memory andThinking Skills; Exams: Preparingfor and Writing; Time ManagementStrategies• Print Fall and Winter term calendarsand a weekly planner from our websiteto help organize your timeLGBTQ2 SupportPhone: 591-661-3031www.sdc.uwo.ca/psych/index.html?lgbtPsychological Services has severalcounsellors with expertise in the provisionof services to LGBTQ2 students. We haveexperience in assisting students with comingout issues, family matters, isolation, dealingwith queer phobia on campus, and manyother concerns. We actively maintain linkswith Western’s Pride Network and stayinformed regarding additional servicesand events of relevance to the LGBTQ2community on campus.London Crisis CentresSee Crisis Appointments and Response to TraumaticEvents in the Important Contacts section in this guide.Mature AdvisingPhone: 519-661-3559success.uwo.ca/index.cfm/mature-studentsDonna Moore, the Mature Student Advisor,Lauren Starr, Academic Counsellor, andRosemary Lewis, Administrative Assistant can befound in The Student Success Centre: Careers,Leadership and Experience. Donna and Laurencan help you with all aspects of becoming aSTUDENT GUIDE 2011-2012