Infolettres – Version anglaise
Newsletter of 23th February, 2021
Stay informed about projects, activities and services offered and important dates to remember!- March 12th and 19th
- April 2nd and 16th
Click here to see the Facebook event (French only).
The REMDUS is currently collaborating with the Unité de travail pour l’implantation de logement étudiant (UTILE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing, studying and promoting affordable student housing in Quebec and across Canada.
UTILE is currently documenting students’ residential situation among numerous Canadian universities and colleges. The following survey concerns you regardless of your residential situation. Your answers will help to better identify student needs and priorities and to create affordable housing that reflects the aspirations of the people who live in it, while providing an adequate quality of life.
This project constitutes the most ambitious survey on the subject in Quebec.
Duration: 10 minutes
Deadline: March 31st, 2021
Click here to answer the survey. 
Equity, diversity, inclusion
Together against discrimination
What is discrimination? It is conduct that manifests itself through words, gestures, voluntary or involuntary acts or rules intended to exclude a person, to inferior him or to deny him certain rights because of his personal characteristics:
- Skin color, ethnicity
- Age
- Gender identity and expression
- Sexual orientation
- Political conviction
- Religion
- Civil status
- Handicap
- Language
- Pregnancy
- Social condition
- Body image
Am I discriminating? Some behaviors, comments, prejudices or environments perpetuate discrimination, directly or indirectly, while people from under-represented groups constantly experience it.
Do you think you are being discriminated? Find out what resources are available to you.
Click here for more informations (French only).
Mandatory training on the prevention of sexual violence (VACS)
In accordance with Law P 22.1, the UdeS has adopted its code and a Policy to Prevent and fight Sexual Violence (VACS). To continue our actions in this area, mandatory online training is available on VACS prevention and intervention.
This training formation presents the different definitions of sexual violence (VACS) and covers consent, witness intervention, support for those affected and other content aimed at making UdeS a VACS-free environment.
Duration: approximately 45 minutes.
Where to take the training? online via the Moodle platform
Click here for more informations (French only).
Gala Forces AVENIR 2021
Get your commitment recognized, register!
Are you a committed person in your community? Do you devote time and resources to a project or organization that is close to your heart? Commitment gives meaning to your life? Your application is perfect for Forces Avenir!
Each year, Forces Avenir offers finalists and winners scholarships worth a total of $ 122,000 as well as Avenir trophies, which will be awarded at the annual gala in fall 2021.
Submit your application or that of your project in one of these categories:
Projects
- Arts, letters and culture
- Mutual aid, peace and justice
- Entrepreneurship, business and social economy
- Environment
- Health and healthy lifestyle
- Science and technology
- Society, communication and education
Personalities
- 1st cycle personality
- 2nd and 3rd cycles personality
- Persistent personality
Click here for more informations (French only).
Virtual launch of the 12th issue of Revue Cavale
Revue Cavale of the Université de Sherbrooke invites you to its virtual, live launch of our 12th issue entitled « Tempêtes ». Entrants will be able to enjoy a conversation with authors, hear excerpts and enter the contest (Get a chance to win a copy of the issue printed) while engaging with us in the comments!
Click here to see the Facebook event (French only).
Click here to attend the virtual event (French only).
Thank you and have a great Spring break!