Cuts add to Co-op job losses

“The B.C. government cut $77 million from arts funding last summer, cuts which have affected arts and culture workers all over B.C.

Now the cuts are hitting home, right down to those enrolled in UVic’s Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing Co-op Program.”

You’re about to graduate… What next?

The first in a six-part series on what to do after graduation from the University of Western Ontario’s daily student newspaper, The Gazette.

URegina offers free classes for unemployed grads

“The University of Regina has launched a guarantee program for students who can’t find a job in their field within six months of graduation. Under the plan, students can take another year of courses and the school will foot the bill for tuition.”

Finding and getting the most out of virtual internships

“As budgets tighten and technology flourishes, virtual internships are becoming more and more commonplace. Students who don’t attend schools in major cities can still earn valuable work experience without sacrificing schoolwork, or others who can’t afford a temporary move can tap into the Web to stay ahead of the curve.

Once you decide that a virtual internship suits your needs, begin your path to a more flexible career by finding and capitalizing on the right virtual intern position for you.”

McMaster University Voted Most Vegetarian-Friendly

“With its fully vegetarian Bridges Café and some of the most impressive vegan options in the nation, Mac was unstoppable in 2009. Students rave about the soy chicken bruschetta wraps, Shanghai noodles, and vegetarian chili, just to name a few of the many menu highlights. Add it all up and it’s easy to see why McMaster is the Most Vegetarian-Friendly University in Canada.” Mount Allison, Queen’s, UVic and Concordia also made it in the Top 5.