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issue 28
We enjoyed our summer, but it's just not the same without all the wonderful students who make our community come alive.
To all the faculty, staff and students, we're glad you're here and look forward to a terrific year together at Quest!
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what happens when...?
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Michaela Slinger '17
Singer/songwriter Michaela launches her hit debut, Flux. She tells us why she chose Quest, shares the most important thing she took with her post-grad, and has some valuable advice for students. more+
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Press play, but be warned: Michaela's song will be stuck in your head all day.
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tutor tip from Dr. Richard Hoshino (mathematics faculty)
It's incredibly important to control the “open loops” of our lives. Open loops are any task that hasn't been completed, and can include everything from really big to-do items like "write my Keystone Project" to tiny tasks such as "buy a new stapler."
I have a notepad on which I write down all of my open loops so I'm not thinking about all the things I need to get done. This system allows me to dedicate 100% of my attention to whatever is at hand.
I have also decided to get rid of time-wasters—TV, smartphone, my personal Facebook account, etc.—that detract me from my calling and purpose.
I always reward myself at the end of each day by watching a show on Netflix with my wife, and also celebrate the completion of each milestone by going out to a fancy restaurant, for example. I encourage you to create your own rewards at the end of each day!
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register for 2019 Quest Family Weekend
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On October 18-20, families of students get to immerse themselves in the Quest experience. They’ll tour campus, take sample classes, enjoy outdoor activities, and more. Don't forget to remind your family to register now!
Visit questu.ca/family on September 15 for a full schedule of activities!
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wel·come /welkəm/
1. an instance or manner of greeting someone
2. used to salute someone in a glad or friendly way
3. the arrival of our new students, who will become our new friends
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take 5 with Krystle tenBrink
Manager of Career Development & Experiential Learning
1. If you were a Quest student, what would your Question be?
How can we create a food system that is nutritious, safe and ecologically sustainable?
2. Favourite thing about Squamish?
The engaged community members and the easy access to adventures.
3. Rain or shine?
Shine
4. Favourite food?
Roasted yams drizzled with balsamic reduction
5. Quest in 3 words. Go!
Community. Warm. Beautiful.
Want to be featured? Email sharemystuff@questu.ca
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we've got good news
Quest's Summer Giving Campaign is still going strong!
With your generous assistance, we were able to purchase essentials for the field including a Thule roof rack for supplies; personal flotation devices and stocking-foot waders to get right to the source; rock hammers; pH measuring strips; and an equipment cart to help our students transport tools.
We also secured a special Kairos Blanket Exercise for new students, which is a participatory history lesson — developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders – that fosters truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
It's not too late to contribute! We've still got laboratory science items on the list to facilitate hands-on learning.
Thank you to those who have already donated. We couldn't do it without you!
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style file | croctastrophe
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7 things Quest students cannot live without
1. waterproof boots and an umbrella (yeah, it rains here)
2. cellphone (doubles as a camera and an alarm clock)
3. big pack of pens (because you will lose them all)
4. water bottle (the non-leaky kind)
5. pair of sneakers (hit the trails, not the snooze button)
6. laptop (actually mandatory)
7. caffeine (also mandatory)
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Facebook | Who doesn't love a little #ThrowbackThursday? It's incredible to see how much Quest has grown since our early days!
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Instagram | #QUESTLIVING
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Twitter | UWTSD_Acting @UwtsdA tweets:
A wonderful visit to @QuestUniCanada yesterday. Student Exchange programs are an important part of all our courses @UWTSD. We look forward to continuing our work with Barbara, ensuring our students have many opportunities to widen their horizons.
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