Assiniboine College Students Association

From Surviving to Thriving - Vic Ave E campus
2024-10-15 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Winnipeg)
Workshop to build resilience and develop a plan for managing stress facilitated by Mireille Saurette. Participants will be able to: recognize their responses to stress, apply healthier responses, recognize and explore stressors, apply 4 As for dealing with stressors.
For more information or to register, email saurettem@assiniboine.net

Tools for Life - Harm Reduction
2024-10-16 11:30 - 12:10 | Len Evans Centre, 1035 1st Street N, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Join Alyssa Desrochers, Student Success Advisor, School of Trades, and Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor, and representatives from Sexual Education Resource Centre (SERC) for the first Tools for Life event at the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology on the North Hill campus between 11:30 am and 12:10 pm. Location to be determined. This session will focus on promoting healthy sexuality, safer sex and harm reduction.
To learn more about safer sex and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), visit SERC’s Sexual Health Info page.
Do you know about the BU/ACC medical clinic in Brandon? Services include birth control, pregnancy tests, LGBT and trans health services, STI testing, chlamydia, and gonorrhea treatments.
Campuses and sites across Manitoba interested in promoting sexual health and harm reduction can order safer sex supplies online through SERC.

Trick or Treat for Hunger and Heat!
2024-10-21 - 2024-11-01
The ACSA’s Trick or Treat for Hunger & Heat Drive is coming up on October 21st! In collaboration with Samaritan House, Co-Op, and Smitten, the ACSA will be accepting food donations as well as hats & mitts to help students in the colder months How you can donate: Smitten Premium Adult Boutique- 658 18th Street, Unit 1 will be collecting food donations for the Samaritan House for the month of October. The Co-Op on Richmond will be making hunger bags available for purchase from October 24th to October 31st. These hunger bags will then be donated to Samaritan House. The Assiniboine College Students’ Asssociation (ACSA) will have a box set up to accept donations. Let’s help donate to those in hunger and provide warmth during the colder winter months to those who need it.

ACSA Open Gym
2024-10-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Victoria Avenue East Campus Gym
Open Gym on Monday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

ACSA Open Gym
2024-10-22 10:30 - 14:30 | Victoria Avenue East Campus – Gym
Tuesday Open Gym from 10:30am to 2:30pm

Assiniboine/BU Medical Walk-in Clinic
2024-10-23 12:00 - 14:30, 2024-11-06 12:00 - 14:30, 2024-11-20 12:00 - 14:30 | room 234, 2nd floor, Victoria Ave E campus
Confidential Services Offered (but not limited to):

Medical prescriptions
Birth control, pap tests, prenatal care, pregnancy tests,
Confidential LGBT and trans health services
Partnership with accessibility services
STI testing, chlamydia and gonorrhea treatments
Referrals

With Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence

ACSA Open Gym
2024-10-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Victoria Avenue East Campus – Gym
Thursday Open Gym from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

From Surviving to Thriving - Zoom
2024-10-24 12:30 - 13:30 | online, via Zoom
Workshop to build resilience and develop a plan for managing stress facilitated by Mireille Saurette. Participants will be able to: recognize their responses to stress, apply healthier responses, recognize and explore stressors, apply 4 As for dealing with stressors.
Topic: From Surviving to Thriving
Time: Oct 24, 2024 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/96538928918?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 965 3892 8918
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For more information or to register, email saurettem@assiniboine.net.

Coffee Break with the ACSA
2024-10-25 08:00 - 09:00 | The Cube – Len Evans Centre – North Hill Campus
Join the ACSA for a coffee break in the Cube of the Len Evans Building on Tuesday, October 29th from 8:00am to 9:00am. Coffee and Breakfast sandwiches will be available to help kick start your day!

ACSA Open Gym
2024-10-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Avenue East Campus Gym
Friday Open Gym at the Victoria Avenue East Campus from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Nightmare Knockout Dodgeball Tournament
2024-10-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Victoria Avenue East Gym
The ACSA is hosting a halloween-themed dogeball tournament that will take place in the gym of the Victoria Avenue East Campus on October 26th from 10am to 6pm. Individuals need to register for this event in teams.
To fill out a registration form, visit this link: https://accstudents.com/nightmare-knockout/.

ACSA Open Gym
2024-10-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Victoria Avenue East Campus – Gym
Monday Open Gym from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

ACSA Open Gym
2024-10-29 10:30 - 14:30 | Victoria Avenue East Gym
Tuesday Open Gym from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Coffee Break with the ACSA - Victoria Campus
2024-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Students’ Association Event Space/Crossroads

ACSA Open Gym
2024-10-31 10:30 - 14:30

Students' Association Halloween Party
2024-10-31 11:30 - 13:30 | Crossroads
The Students’ Association will be hosting a Halloween party in Crossroads of the Victoria Avenue East Campus on October 31st from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Come out and see what spoooky things will be happening!!

ACSA Open Gym
2024-11-01 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Avenue East Campus – Gym
Friday Open Gym from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

North Hill Popcorn Day
2024-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | The Cube – Len Evans Centre – North Hill Campus

ACSA Tea Tasting Event
2024-11-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Crossroads
The Assiniboine College Students’ Association is hosting a tea tasting event on November 6th from 11:30am – 1:30pm in Crossroads of the Victoria Avenue East Campus. Come try out some new teas, hangout, and relax.

Sip & Savour: A Journey Through Tea
2024-11-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Students’ Association Event Space/Crossroads

Healthy Sexuality & Harm Reduction Medical Drop-In Clinic
2024-11-06 14:30 - 16:00 | room 234, 2nd floor, Victoria Ave E campus
Free and confidential services!
Drop in visit Public Health Nurse, Michelle Osudar, and a Community Health Nurse from 7th Street Health Access Centre
Get tested:

Condoms
Birth Control
Emergency Contraception
Sexual Health Education
Sexually Transmitted Blood Borne Infections (STBBI) Urine & Blood Testing
Safer Injection Supplies
Safer Smoking Supplies
Naloxone Kits

ACSA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2024-11-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Cafeteria Classroom
**📢 Assiniboine College Students’ Association Annual General Meeting!**
When: November 6th, 4:30-6:30 PM
Where: Victoria Campus – Cafeteria Classroom
What to Expect:
– Vote on New ACSA By-Laws: Make your voice heard!
– Financial Overview: Get the inside scoop on ACSA’s financials and future plans.
Prizes You Could Win:
– Complete Pots and Pans Set
– Backpack filled with School Supplies
– Rolosar Headphones
– Slow Cooker
– Tumbler and a $25 Tims Card (x2!)
– Amazon Fire Tablet with Keyboard
(Must be in attendance to win)
Plus, Pizza and Wings served after the meeting!
Don’t Miss Out!
Online Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWEwY2ZmMjctOTg3Ny00NGIwLWFiMzQtNWZmNWI0MGE3N2M4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ff498f99-f501-4852-8d0a-ad0da8cb2e88%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22638d9678-5b90-4962-9c52-4b64773d9877%22%7d
Meeting ID: 281 881 759 219
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Student Headshots
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14 | ACSA Boardroom/Crossroads
Your headshot is often the first impression you make online, whether it’s for your LinkedIn, company website, or business card.
On November 12th and 13th Professional Photographer Kaley Noel will be joining us in the ACSA Boardroom to shoot Professional Headshot Photos for students & staff.
Please book your time slot here: https://acsa01.simplybook.me/v2/#book
The cost is: $10.00 Cash.
Here’s why it’s worth investing in a professional one:
– Showcase Professionalism – It reflects confidence and credibility.
– Personal Branding – Reinforce your brand and stand out in competitive markets.
– Career Growth – A polished headshot can set you apart for networking or job opportunities.
– Trustworthiness – A clear, well-lit image helps build trust with clients, employers, and peers.
– Consistency – Keep a unified look across all your profiles.
Make your first impression count!
Note: Timeslots are limited so please only book if you attend to arrive for your photo.

Health & Dental Booth
2024-11-14 11:30 - 13:30 | ACSA Boardroom/Crossroads

National Addictions Awareness Week
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-11-29 16:30
National Addictions Awareness Week prompts conversations around substance use disorder and addiction in Canada.
Students at campuses and sites across Manitoba interested in promoting National Addictions Awareness Week can download a toolkit from:

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres

Interested in learning more about innovations in mental health and addictions? Check out Health Providers: Shared Health Innovations in Mental Health and Addictions Learning Series.

Global Grains - Meal Planning Workshop
2024-11-26 11:30 - 12:30 | room 515, Victoria Avenue East campus
You are invited to one of two planning workshops:

November 26 | 11:30 – 12:30, room 515 at Victoria Avenue East

Click here to register.
You will lean a) how to plan meals efficiently (i.e., weekly meal plan), b) focusing on budget-friendly and nutritious meals (based on Canada Food Guide) while considering diverse dietary needs or preferences, that can be prepared with limited resources (i.e., oven, microwaves, hot plates).
This practical knowledge is essential for maintaining a healthy diet and managing expenses effectively.

Tools for Life - National Addictions Awareness
2024-11-27 11:30 - 12:10 | Len Evans Centre, 1035 1st Street N, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Join Alyssa Desrochers, Student Success Advisor, School of Trades, and Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor, and representatives from Addictions Foundations of Manitoba (AFM) for another Tools for Life event at the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology on the North Hill campus between 11:30 am and 12:10 pm. Location to be determined. This session will focus on lower risk use by highlighting Canada’s guidelines on alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, gambling, and gaming use.

12 Days of Giveaways
2024-11-28 - 2024-12-13
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the ACSA as we bring you 12 Days of Giveaways! We’re thrilled to spoil students from ALL campuses with chances to win amazing prizes every day!
What’s up for grabs? Prizes include Self-Care Packages, School Supplies, Game Night Bundles, Gift Cards, and so much more!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Head to the Microsoft form here: https://forms.office.com/r/qQqxGhJngP
Step 2: Click the correct day
Step 3: Answer the fun holiday question of the day
Step 4: You’ll be entered into the draw for that day’s prize!
Each morning, we’ll announce the lucky winner from the previous day. So, make it a daily habit and keep those holiday spirits high—there are 12 days of chances to WIN!
