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Starting at NAIT in the winter? Be sure to check out the New Student Orientation on your MyNAIT portal. This is a virtual presentation with information, resources and tools to help you transition to student life. For more information: nait.ca/orientation

Given the continued rise in COVID-19 cases in Alberta, we need your help to keep our community safe. Remember to check in when coming to campus and stay home when you’re sick. Learn more at nait.ca/relaunch.

Starting at NAIT in the winter? Keep an eye out for the New Student Orientation on the MyNAIT portal. starting in December! This is a virtual presentation with information, resources and tools to help you transition to student life. For more information check out: nait.ca/orientation

A big congrats to NAIT alumnus and long-time donor Orest Myroon on being recognized for National Philanthropy Day by @afpedmonton. For nearly 3 decades Orest has supported student awards, learning spaces and more at NAIT! Read more about how he’s making a difference in our community.

Global Café is a series of events organized by the NAIT International. We invite members of the NAIT community to share a conversation about a traditional or cultural beverage during these events. In our first event of the series, we have invited one of our International Peer Mentors, Renata Medeiros, to share her favourite home beverage from southern Brazil Chimarrão. Bring a cup of tea or coffee and join us virtually to share a global café conversation! This event is open to all members of the NAIT community.

In this (virtual) student workshop, join Tim Ira from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to talk about Intersectionality and how different perspectives and identities shape us as individuals. These sessions are part of the EDI Speaker Series that are aimed to strengthen a supportive, sustainable and compassionate community at NAIT and to facilitate more equitable and inclusive environments.

There are some great events coming up with NAIT Career Services in the next few weeks. Here are a few events that you can register for (for free!): Understanding Stress and Burnout: Building Resiliency in the Workplace | Nov 18 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm Resumes for the Canadian Job Market | Nov 19 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ... NAIT Hub: What is it and how can it help your career? | Nov 20 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm Rapid Resume Reviews: What is it and how can it help your career? | Nov 25 | 11:00 - 1:00 pm Why and How to Create Cover Letters: What is it and how can it help your career? | Nov 26 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm Check the full list of events at the link below!

If you want to improve your health, sleep is one of the best places to start. Take a look at these tips from NAIT counsellor Caren Anderson on how to get back to basics on self-care. We'll be sharing stories and tips throughout the NAIT kindness campaign to encourage spreading kindness in our community as we head into a tough time of year in an already difficult year.

Looking for a tutor? Check out the Nimbus tutoring app! Students can search and find course-specific tutors for one-one tutoring. Download the Nimbus Tutoring app on Google Play or the App Store and log in with your NAIT student ID to get started!

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our region, Laura Jo Gunter shares an important message with the NAIT community. For more information on NAIT's response to COVID-19, visit nait.ca/relaunch.