What is Dis-Orientation Week?
DisOrientation Week is a tradition on some university campuses where students and community members can organize events and programming that highlight student and community resistance. Topics can include decolonial and anti-capitalist histories, housing/tenant rights, and history and introduction to student lobbying tactics of municipal and provincial government. The imagination is honestly the limit in the programming that can make up a DisO Week.
Join RPIRG, UR Pride, URSU, the ta- tawâw student centre and other campus and community organizations for a week of engaging workshops, speakers, socials, learning, agitation, and… DisOrientation!
Events
👉🏼 How to Succeed as a Student
Hosted by Anastasiia
🗣 A workshop to provide tips and tricks for U of R students to succeed academically and non-academically.
On Monday, September 11 at 2:00 pm
At URSU Board Room
👉🏼 The State of Post-Secondary Education in SK
Hosted by URSU
🗣URSU commissioned CCPA to create a report on the State of Post-secondary education in Saskatchewan, analyzing provincial funding, tuition fees, and student aid and comparing it with trends from other provinces across the country. URSU plans to release this document on September 12, 2023, as part disorientation week, by conducting a press conference and discussing the highlights from the report and also inviting other Student bodies such as the University of Saskatchewan Students Union, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, First Nations University Students Union, as well as other stakeholders such as URFA, CCPA, Labour Unions, etc.
On Tuesday, September 12 at 12:00 pm
At URSU Multipurpose Room
Lunch provided
👉🏼 Narcan Training
Hosted by APSS
🗣Equip yourself with the vital knowledge and abilities to administer Naloxone, also knows as Narcan, a critical medication for reversing opioid overdoses. Join APSS in this essential workshop to learn how to save lives and make a positive impact in your community.
On Wednesday, September 13 at 10:00 am to 2 pm
At Riddell Centre Hallway
👉🏼 Introduction to Identity and Previlege
Hosted by UR Pride
🗣 Join UR Pride workshop, 'Intro to Identity and Privilege,' for a concise exploration of the key concepts surrounding gender identity and privilege in society. Gain valuable insights into how these factors shape our world."
On Thursday, September 14 at 2:00 pm
Via Zoom
👉🏼 Meet Your Political Representatives
Hosted by UR POLIS
🗣 Join UR POLIS and RPIRG for an awesome panel event with numerous representatives from our area!
This is a great opportunity to learn from, and engage with representatives from all levels of government!
On Friday, September 15 at 12:00 pm
At The Owl Bar
Lunch Provided
👉🏼 Intro to Inclusive Language
Hosted by UR Pride
🗣Join UR Pride'Intro to Inclusive Language' workshop and discover the power of words in creating a more inclusive and respectful environment. Learn practical techniques to communicate with empathy, awareness, and cultural sensitivity. Start your journey towards fostering greater understanding and inclusion today.
On Friday, September 15 at 2:00 pm
Via Zoom
