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Region Could Say No to Student Building Open House at UOIT VOLUME XXXV, Issue 14 March , Story on page 7 Story on page 34 Go meds go! Open house at UOIT By Sarah Manns Chronicle Staff The hallways were crowded at the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology open house on Feb. 28. “It’s a chance for students who are looking into UOIT to learn about the programs, clubs and ser- vices that are offered,” said Andrea Brown, admissions and recruit- ment officer for UOIT. The event included informa- tion sessions on various programs, which included a presentation by the dean of a program. Students and parents were given some more information on the program of interest and had the chance to ask any questions, or state con- cerns. There were tours, so everyone could see all the facilities of the school, as well as a pizza lunch. There were various booths set up, where students and parents could ask questions regarding the various programs, or activities and clubs that students can become Photo by Robyn DePratto part of, such as the rowing team. UOIT T-shirts were also hand- REVIVAL SKILLS: Paramedic students Brian Mat- ed out. teson (left) and Matt Groulx compete to represent According to Brown, the event Photo by Matt Bird the school at the national paramedic competition. was a huge success. “We had over 2,000 people at- tend. We had a huge team of am- SKELETOR: Von Ramiro, a third-year science student, bassadors helping out; they are smiles as he helps out at the UOIT open house. New policy for See UOIT page 2 whistleblowers Region could say no assurances of privacy.” By Matt Bird He added that any grievances Chronicle Staff directed at the president’s office it- self should instead go through the to student building Ne’er-do-well’s beware: your board of governors. kind will no longer be tolerated at “These are not operating level Carlo Di Gioacchino said his “I would like to get this done, Durham College. issues that would go through a stu- By Edith Zikmann company, Dundurn, has asked it’s been ongoing for three years,” A new whistle blower policy at dent liaison,” said Lovisa. “These Chronicle Staff Durham Region for a deferral on said Councillor John Henry, who Durham will allow students and complaints should be made up of development charges totaling sits on the task force. staff to file complaints against significant, inappropriate actions Dundurn’s multi residential to about $1.48 million over five “We need to find a resolution.” other members of the community and decisions on the part of mem- student building on Simcoe and years. Regional council will consider engaging in misconduct. bers of the community.” Niagara might not be built after Although the development the matter at a meeting on March The policy was approved dur- According to the policy, these the developer’s request for tax charges would be repaid with 11. ing a joint meeting of Durham and actions may include criminal of- breaks was rejected at the first interest, Di Gioacchino’s request Henry remains optimistic for UOIT’s board of governors. UOIT fences, mismanagement of col- open-door housing task force was rejected. students and hopes they can get has a similar policy already in lege or public funds and anything meeting at Oshawa city hall Di Gioacchino said at the closer to finding a solution at the place, and the two are expected to endangering the health of the pub- March 4. meeting that Dundurn is having March 11 meeting. complement one another. lic or the environment. In June council approved an trouble arranging financing for “Next week will be a big start “This policy will help keep us Complaints and disclosures application from Dundurn Edge the village because of the econ- of that… it will allow us to bring in consistent with other colleges in may be directed to the president Developments Inc. to build a omy. more people that will look at the Ontario,” said Durham president or the chair of the board of gover- multi-unit residence at the cor- The multi-unit student build- university for what it is: an oppor- Don Lovisa. nors in either a sealed envelope or ner of Simcoe Street and Niagara ing was to be a pedestrian-ori- tunity to build something new “People with complaints have by email. Requests for meetings to Drive. ented community with cafes and that is different and will make a number of options,” said Lovisa. discuss the matter are acceptable. Set to open in 2010, the Dun- restaurants. this city great again,” he said. “They’re made through my office Full details of the policy are avail- durn project would have housed The project will cost about “The university is the next au- and can be made either anony- able on the Durham College web- more than 500 students. $27 million. tomotive industry of Oshawa.” mously or openly. We can make site. 2 The Chronicle March 10, 2009 CAMPUS NEWS Talent with an eastern flair better able to exhibit the diverse By Jaspinder k Jassal south Asian culture that resides on Chronicle Staff our campus,” said Sarvaria. Sarvaria made sure to involve For the third year in a row the first-year students. That way they Indian Student Association held are better aware of what the cam- the largest, brightest and most pus has to offer. colourful South Asian culture First-year student Kamaldeep show, South Asia’s Got Talent. Mudhar, who is also a member of The event was held during Dur- the ISA, was asked to be one of the ham College reading week, Feb. 24 four emcees this year. from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. “Nicole had asked and I accept- The event was bigger then ever, ed,” said Mudhar. with UOIT having a larger popula- Mudhar said he was nervous in tion of South Asian students this the beginning but managed to get year. over it. The culture show allows all stu- “I would definitely emcee at dents, whether they are of south the culture show at UOIT again, if Asian background or not, to show- asked,” added Mudhar. case their talents. Even faced with hardships, Sar- “You do not have to be south varia and her team pulled off an Asian, but you have to be able to amazing show. highlight the culture with what- She said that she would host ever you decide to perform,” said the event at a more suitable time Nicole Sarvaria, president of the next year, were there are no con- ISA. flicts with student academic com- Performers for the show were mitments (midterms). included based on their relevance “We would also like to include to the South Asian cultural talent. more first-year students from all It would also allow them to ex- three institutes on our campuses, press themselves culturally. in years to come,” said Sarvaria. The show included perfor- Sarvaria has a lot of exciting mances such as Bollywood danc- things planned for next year and ing both classical and modern, hopes it will be a hit. “ISA will be singing, and students playing in- planning a South Asian cultural struments such as guitars and the awareness week, where we will be dhol (double sided barrel drum). It showcasing food and the nation also included a fashion show that itself, as well as holding info ses- focused on traditional clothing sions, in which we would educate from all south Asian regions. the student body on our culture,” “This year we aimed to have said Sarvaria. shorter performances that would The show definitely attracted be attention grabbing and show- a lot of students. Furrukh Zaman case the campuses brightest most a student at UOIT, thoroughly en- colourful South Asian talents,” said joyed the event; he has been at- Sarvaria. tending every year. As the event was held during “The Culture Show was an ex- reading week as well as UOIT’s cellent display of South Asia - its busy midterm period, there were pride, heritage, and culture. This some hardships faced by the ISA. year’s show was shorter than “There were many students that those of years past, but it certainly were unable to perform their cul- achieved its goal of sharing the Photo by Jaspinder Jassal tural acts,” said Sarvaria richness of South Asian culture to This led to a small number of both South Asians and non-South BOLLYWOOD FUSION: UOIT student Divya Oommen Kakuzhyil performs a mix of acts being able to perform, but of Asians,” said Zaman. If you’re in- classical and modern cultural dancing. which were still strongly represen- terested, contact Sarvaria at isa. tative of the South Asian culture. [email protected]. “Compared to last year, we were Scholarships available UOIT open for determined students house attracts By Asmahan Garrib new things, have strong family values, care about their Chronicle Staff neighbours and community and want to make a dif- new applicants ference in society. Calling all innovative and passionate students who The Garfield Weston Foundation established the Continued from page 1 school is close to home. are leaders in their program or community. scholarship in 1999 to recognize outstanding stu- “The school is close to my Durham College may nominate three students dents who show a commitment to their field of study kind of the face of the event, house, and I don’t want to live for the Upper and want to as well as the support of lots of in residence,” said Krista Her- rington, potential student. “I Year Garfield Tips for completing the application make positive faculty and staff.
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