Balloons, games, activities, interesting speeches, food, and prizes – what more could you ask for! We had some incredible speakers talk about topics which they are passionate about. We also welcomed our newest members, Monika and Richie.
Richie won the raffle prize – a cool USB pen! Well done
Many thanks to everyone who came and participated – it wouldn’t have been the same without you. We hope you gained something out it and made some new friends. Hope to see you soon.
Do you want to make some new friends? Are you interested in our club? Do you want to celebrate our club’s success with us? No matter reason, come join us for a night filled with fun and laughter!
Mark this date on your calendar.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Mekdim Tesfaye joined Toastmasters in 2021. Mekdim has shared with us his passion for exploring space, meaningfully contributed to club meetings, and participated in a speech contest.
Now reaching new heights, Mekdim and his team are filming high definition videos from the edge of space. For more information check out the articles below 🌍🌌🚀
University of Canterbury https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news/2022/experience-outer-space-while-keeping-your-feet-on-the-ground-.html
Are you new to Toastmasters? Would you like to hear about Toastmasters Pathways? Do you have questions you want to ask before selecting a pathway? If so, this workshop is for you.
Peter Simmonds will be leading the workshop. We will also have a round of Table Topics to help us all improve our impromptu speaking skills.
A masters student and longstanding Toastmaster, I know our club can make a difference in the lives of everyday students, be it in interviews, presentations and even relationships. During our workshop I will explore with you how to figure out your ‘why’ and other ways to get the most out of Toastmasters.
This will be an online Zoom workshop from 7:00-8:30pm.
Meeting ID: 950 8763 9267 (Password: haeremai)
Link: https://zoom.us/j/95087639267?pwd=Y0pGZVErdy9Qb0xZK3JkZ1B1eGFPZz09
Are you happy with your Path? What information do you need to make the most of your experience? Peter Simmonds will answer any questions you may have and help you gain a clearer idea of where your pathway can lead you. Folks remember to put this date in your diaries, on the fridge at home, write it on your hand if need be.Â
Where? Rehua Rm 529 or Zoom
Time? 7:00 – 8:30pm
If you have any questions, please contact us via our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ucanspeak.toastmasters/)
Yesterday we heard from two incredible women, Nidhi Tewari and Kate Wislang. Both of them shared their personal experiences of what it is like to study within the male dominated STEM field.
Nidhi talked about practical steps that can be taken to help women feel like they belong in STEM. It was interesting to hear about her journey and what led her to research about the convergence between Technology and Law.
Kate used graphs/diagrams to convey her message that the number of women in science decline as they progress in their career. She is also keen to be a role model and encourage young girls in high school to pursue careers in engineering and physics.
A big thank you to everyone for taking part in our Toastmasters event.
Come along to hear some amazing women talk about their experiences studying/working in Science, Technology and Engineering. Event will be held in Rehua room 529. Guests can also join us online via Zoom.
Nidhi Tewari, PhD Candidate, University of Canterbury. She has expertise in a diverse range of areas, including social sciences, law, and information systems. She is interested in research around convergence of law and technology, and in the development of laws of policies. Her current research is focused on information privacy concerns which emerge in the context of digital profiling.
U-CAN-SPEAK Toastmasters, Vice President-Membership, Kate Wislang. Kate is a PhD student in electrical engineering at Canterbury. Her current research focuses on producing nano-thin films for environmental applications. Kate will be sharing her thoughts on her experiences of studying in the male dominated areas of physics and engineering.
Maria Fernando is a Electrical & Wind Engineer at Antarctica NZ. She would love to use my experience so far to encourage others into the STEM industry.
On Saturday, U-CAN-SPEAK club members Timm and Peng competed in the Area E5 Toastmasters Contests. Congratulations to both of our Club Champions, they did an awesome job at presenting their speeches.
Timm was awarded First Place in the Evaluation Contests.
Peng was awarded Second Place in the Table Topic Contests.
14th February from 7:00- 8:30pm
A hybrid event designed to recognize International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Come along if you would like to listen to our speakers, share and/or meet new people. The event is free. We have limited number of slots available, so if you are interested in being a presenter, please contact us via our Facebook Page or email Rameshi Perera.
https://www.facebook.com/ucanspeak.toastmasters/
No need to be a member of our club – All are welcome to participate and bring your friends.
We will be announcing further details closer to the event.
Does your New Year resolution include getting better at public-speaking? Would you like to be part of a club that offers a supportive environment for you to learn and improve? Then Toastmasters might be the place for you!
We start back our meetings on the 10th of January (Monday) from 7:00-8:30pm (Room: Rehua 529).
Why not start making progress towards achieving your public-speaking goals now. The beginning of the year is a good time to come and check us out. We can’t wait to see you there.
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