Halloween Arrives at CDI College
As fall settles in, one thing we can all look forward to is Halloween. With the costumes, parties and treats, it doesn't matter how old we are, the end of October marks a time that we can all let loose and have a good time.
Last year, many CDI College campuses held costume contests, potlucks and parties. Take a look at some of the best Halloween costumes from last year on Facebook!
We can't wait to see what kind of crafty costumes staff and students can come up with this year. Post your best Halloween photos to Facebook and we'll award the most creative costume with a $20 gift card from Starbucks.
Not sure what to do for Halloween this year? Check out some of the most popular Halloween costume ideas for 2010:
- Lady Gaga
- Cast members from The Jersey Shore
- Avatar characters
- Justin Bieber
Do you have any good costume suggestions? Share your ideas on Facebook or Twitter!
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October 2010 Newsletter
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. CDI College is showing their support throughout the month with various fundraisers and projects like Bras for a Cause and the Run for the Cure. Here are some quick facts on why you should get involved during Breast Cancer Awareness Month too.
- An estimated 23,200 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,300 will die from it.
- An estimated 180 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 50 will die of it.
- On average, 445 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every week.
- On average, 100 Canadian women will die of breast cancer every week.
Reading those statistics, it's easy to feel a bit discouraged, but there is good news. With the increased awareness of breast cancer during October and the ripple effect it will have, there will be more early detections and therefore less death. Part of the awareness efforts during Breast Cancer Awareness Month is fundraising for research, and every day we get closer to finding a cure.
Head over to Facebook to check out what CDI College is up to for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Bras for a Cause
CDI College is once again supporting the fight against breast cancer this October by flying a string of bras across Main Street. This unique and eye catching effort was designed to raise awareness for breast cancer and saw thousands of bras hung from lamp posts in the downtown core.
Campus Director, Tahl East said, "As a college that supports our community, we want to let everyone know about the importance of breast cancer research this October."
At CDI College in Winnipeg, October is a time to wear pink and show your support. This will be the third year that CDI College has been supporting this worthwhile cause.
On October 1, 2010, CDI College received help from Manitoba Hydro to string thousands of donated bras along Main Street. The effort drew the attention of radio and TV stations around the province and praise from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Check out the photos on Facebook!
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Coffee Contest Winners!
Thanks to everyone who entered the CDI College Starbucks Coffee Contest! We had a lot of participation on both Facebook and Twitter - it was great to hear all your feedback! Here are a few of your ideas on how to stay on budget:
"Don't carry more than 5-10 bucks with you. If you don't have any money to spend, you won't be able to buy anything on impulse :)" - Luca Contenta
"Use coupons. :D" - Darlene Prince
"Bring your own lunch, snacks, drinks and save money." - Kimberly D. Bennett
Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas. Congratulations to the winners of the contest, Kelsea Anna Boyes, Lala Policarpio and Luca Contenta!
Training Options in Ontario
Residents in Ontario now have two new options for career training in the province. The new Ajax and Toronto campuses are opening doors to careers in business, technology and health care! There have been a number of great events hosted at the new campus locations, including an open house in Toronto for those interested in pursuing the Medical Office Administrator program.
As one of the biggest provinces in the country, Ontario has a wide variety of job opportunities available to well-trained professionals, especially as baby boomers prep for retirement. The fields of health care, business and technology are primed for growth and CDI College is offering the opportunity to enter into one of these respectable careers.
Learn more about the career training options in Ontario by heading to cdicollege.ca.
Tuition Financing Options
Perhaps one of the biggest hurdles for adult learners is finding the time and money for college. Here are some tips and ideas on how to find the money for college.
- If you are currently working, you may be able to talk to your employer about some much needed help in financing your education. Many companies, even small ones, benefit from you taking courses.
- Look for college scholarships geared toward working professionals and adult learners. Some scholarships provide funds, help with child-care or both and may be employer related.
- Another avenue for funding your education is to look at funds available to you, such as your RRSPs. You can withdraw money for financing your education under the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)
Get more great tuition tips at cdicollege.ca!
October 2010 Newsletter
Brain Food – Stay Alert in Class
As busy students on the go, it is imperative that those quick snacks that we grab are healthy snacks, not only for our bodies, but for our minds as well. Here are a few brain foods that assist students in keeping their minds alert, energized and of course, healthy.
Blueberries - Proven to protect the brain from oxidative stress which can prevent Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Studies have shown that a cup of blueberries a day, in any form whether frozen, fresh or freeze-dried, can improve learning capacity and motor skills.
Mixed Nuts - Peanuts, walnuts and pecans contain elements that help fight insomnia and assist in mental clarity and maintaining a strong memory. Walnuts are especially rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and almonds have natural mood-enhancing neurotransmitters.
What are your favorite brain foods? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter!
Brain Food Recipe - Blueberry Smoothie
1½ cups frozen blueberries
½ cup mangoes, cubed
½ cup soy milk
½ cup low fat yogurt
1 tbsp flaxseed
1 tsp vanilla extract
Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.