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In this issue:
Jesse describes how he became a Quest Summer Fellow and fills us in on his future plans. Sue O'Connell, Executive Assistant to the President, tells us what it's like to work with George. A seasonal Tutor Tip from Dr. Marina Tourlakis. Some things we're thankful for. Lots of great upcoming events.
And more!
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The Summer Fellow explains his favourite thing about Quest, sums up his research, and tells us about a funny thing that happened while he was studying!
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7 Things We're Thankful For
1. Our friends and families, and for friends that have become our families
2. An abundance of fresh food to keep us fueled and energized
3. Those last unexpected sunny days before winter when you don't need a jacket
4. The small free pleasures of life... like being first in line for the lunch rush
5. Not studying enough for a test and realizing it's not until next week anyway
6. Our support system of caring counselling professionals who are here to help
7. Chocolate. Always chocolate
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We're delighted to welcome you to our campus for 2019 Quest Family Weekend! Families of students will tour campus, take sample classes, enjoy fun activities, and more!
Don't miss Dr. Richard Hoshino's Keynote: “Inspiring Change Through Our Liberal Arts Education” at 6:30-8pm in the Quest MPR.
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We believe more students should have access to the unique Quest experience without worrying about money. Our Annual Giving Campaign raises funds for scholarships for the many deserving students who apply. We invite you to be part of the movement to shape the future of the liberal arts — and change someone’s life!
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Life Sciences Tutor (Molecular Genetics)
It’s cold and flu season! We all know that illness can spread like wildfire in our collaborative environment.
Here are some tips on how to not catch Quest's November Plague:
1. Wash your hands often.
2. Don’t touch your face.
3. Get a flu shot. Here’s your chance to give back to your community and leave no safe harbour for the pesky influenza virus.
4. Sleep. We realize this is a losing battle for many of us, but it’s one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy.
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What's the Word?
rain /rān/ noun
Similar-sounding words: rain is sometimes confused with reign
1. Moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls visibly in separate drops
2. The price we pay for living in such a green and gorgeous place
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Take 5 with Sue O'Connell
Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board
1.If you got a lottery ticket and ended up winning $10 million—what would you do first?
Buy a house with a garage (very important part) and a backyard, and adopt a dog or two!
2.If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and why?
I would be a deciduous tree – perhaps a sugar maple tree, because its seasonal leaf colour change is amazing! During Autumn, it can range from bright yellow to florescent red-orange; no two trees are the same. It changes with the seasons, just like us; we need to continually transform and adapt to change in order to grow.
3.What was the last gift you gave someone?
I sent a gift to my younger sister, Linda, in Ireland as she just recently had a baby girl.
4.In 5 words, what’s it like to work with George?
Interesting, challenging (in a good way!), educational, busy, fun.
5.What’s for lunch?
A tuna salad wrap and an apple with peanut butter.
Read Sue's 3200 feature in issue 22 here.
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Facebook | Earning a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree challenges you to consider not only how to solve problems, but also trains you to ask which problems to solve and why. / 📷 by Dr. Natalie Bursztyn, Quest Physical Sciences Tutor (Geology)
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Instagram | Ever get tired of sitting in class day after day? Not here! Quest’s Biodiversity of B.C. class allows for real-world learning. Getting out in the field is one of the best tools we can use to provide our students with new opportunities for learning through experience.
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Twitter | Did you know that Quest is hosting the 2019 annual CIEL (Consortium for Innovative Environments in Learning) Conference? Learn more about CIEL. / 📷: @thenotoriousben
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