{"id":680,"date":"2014-10-09T00:18:55","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T08:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lassa\/?page_id=680"},"modified":"2018-03-05T10:43:36","modified_gmt":"2018-03-05T18:43:36","slug":"guide-to-slais","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lassa\/guide-to-slais\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to SLAIS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whatcha need to know, and tools to get you there<\/span><\/p>\n

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Useful information for you and the iSchool programs is scattered about various websites. Take some time to explore the iSchool blog, the LASSA website, the Students at SLAIS site & calendar, and the SLAIS website before classes get too hectic. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are tons of amazing support networks and opportunities for grad students at UBC. If you need help with anything from stress management to course planning to finding a roommate, chances are there\u2019s a way we can help! If you can\u2019t find a service, feel free to contact Nichole (1st year rep) at<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>ndemichelis@gmail.com<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and I can point you in the right direction. You can also email Kelsey & Sarah at <\/span>kelsey.ockert@gmail.com<\/a><\/span>, & <\/span>segiesbrecht@gmail.com<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or LASSA at <\/span>lassa.ubc@gmail.com<\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

SLAIS & Student Life<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Students at SLAIS Calendar<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>everything interesting that\u2019s going on: http:\/\/studentsatslais.weebly.com\/
\n<\/a><\/span>An up to date, complete calendar of SLAIS & local library events. Student club activities, SLAIS lecture series, and outside library events can be found here. You can also save the calendar and import it into your own calendar software (such as Google Calendar).<\/span><\/p>\n

Student Groups<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>contact and follow your favorite student groups! <\/span>http:\/\/studentsatslais.weebly.com\/student-societies.html<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SLAIS Social Page<\/strong> (facebook)<\/span>, <\/span>SLAIS community social page <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/slaissocial\/
\n<\/a><\/span>A facebook page for all SLAIS students & alumni to post interesting articles, thoughts & opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cohort facebook<\/strong> Page<\/span>, <\/span>Just for your intake!
\n<\/span>Every cohort has their own facebook page: <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/721657217905741\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

LASSA Website<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>About Lassa, meeting minutes and other goodies <\/span>https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lassa\/
\n<\/a><\/span>Learn about your friendly neighbourhood student representatives! Additional resources for those new to British Columbia. Library Blog List coming soon!<\/span><\/p>\n

Administrative Contacts <\/span><\/h1>\n