Event Updates - Frost Week

Mark your calendars for this year's Frost Week event running from January 2 - 8, 2012. Modeled after Shinerama, events will focus on raising money for Western Heads East. Contact your residence representatives for further details.

Spotlight on Western Heads East

This year's Spotlight on WHE will be held on January 20, 2012 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm in the Great Hall. Western Heads East student interns will proudly present displays and pictures in brief poster programs describing the purpose of their journey, and what they accomplished while in Africa. Each student intern will be introduced by their respective faculty advisor.

AIDS Awareness Week Activities

Keep and eye out for Western Heads East Booths in the UCC Atrium as well as rotating around residences the week of November 27th - December 1st 2011 to take part in AIDS Awareness Week. Each booth is interactive and everyone is encouraged to participate to raise awareness of the Global AIDS crisis and Western's Community Response. Local HIV/AIDS issues will be represented by the AIDS committee of London.

Code Red

On Wednesday, November 30th 2011 Western Heads East will be taking over the Spoke through 'Code Red'. This concert event will be headlined by the always entertaining Rick McGhie. Doors open at 9pm sharp, so make sure you're there, this will be one Rick's night you will NOT want to miss!

World AIDS Day Give a Day Campaign

A number of events will be planned aiming at raising awareness about HIV, research, volunteering, and how to make a monetary donation. All proceeds from the events will be donated to Western Heads East to help us make a difference in the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Throughout October, each Western residence will be playing the Amazing Race with clues and adventure within their buildings. Students will be signing their teams up in pairs with a soph and a winning team or two will be invited to enter in The Amazing Race - Part II where teams from all residences come together to compete to be the overall winners of the Amazing Race.

As a fundraiser for WHE, each residence team must raise $100 to participate ($150 for two teams). Time bonuses will be awarded to the teams based on the amount of money raised. There are prizes for the top three teams, best costume team, and most spirited team.

In November The Amazing Race - Part II will take place on UC Hill. So get your teams together for this year's Amazing Race!

We are looking for a rep from each residence to help with planning the event in their building. It may be a philanthropy rep on council, or someone interested in the project. For more information or to get involved, contact: Vanessa DaCosta for more information.

Other Ways to Get Involved

The WHE Fundraising and Education Committee will also be organizing and participating in events all over campus to engage students and the Western community. Watch for these events:

• Volunteer Week
  • Volunteer week: Tuesday October 4th - Thursday October 6th
  • WHE exec will be available to answer questions about first year promoters, general members, etc.
• Call for Promoters
  • We are looking for a residence promoter from each residence
  • They will be responsible for promoting WHE events within the residences (facebook updates, putting up posters, promoting events at floor meetings, tables in the dining hall, selling tickets, etc.)
  • Applications are due Sunday, October 9th
  • For more information: visit the booth during volunteer week or email westernheadseast@gmail.com
• WHE First General Meeting
  • Thursday, October 14th @5:00
  • Delaware Formal Lounge
  • EVERYONE is invited!!
  • Will be discussing upcoming events, opportunities to get involved with sub-committees
  • Will also have fun a programming session