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MINI-COLLEGE

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ABOUT MINI-COLLEGE

“Mini-College” bilingual program traces its beginnings to summer courses in St. Andrew`s College. The most popular among the students undoubtedly was the summer school for youth.This program, which consisted of Ukrainian language, history, dances, and literature courses,involved the Ukrainian students from all parts of Canada and some from the United States ranging from ages 13 to 18. The program intended to give the Ukrainian children general knowledge about the cultural and spiritual background of their ancestors, as much as it was directed towards the cultivation of national identity and cultural consciousness. To determine this program as a successful one allows the single scale reason. According to some statistics in the period between 1947 and 1984 this program was attended by more than 1500 pupils.
“Mini-College” bilingual program, which is a successor of the summer school for youth and works in the same direction. This program works to guide the new generation of Ukrainian Canadian children ages 6 to 13 to the awareness of their cultural background and social identity. This school is even more active than the summer courses since it claims to have from 75 to 95 children every year.

MINI-COLLEGE 2018

This Summer, St. Andrew's College conducted a very successful three week "Mini-College 2018" program, from July 16th to August 3rd, for over 90 energetic children between the ages of 6 and 13. The fun and educational Program was prepared and implemented by: Director - Dobr. Genia Bozyk, Program Co-ordinator - Ulyana Statkevych, Instructors: Roman Demchyshyn, Vasyl' Kobrii, Nataliia Demchyshyn, Taras Chuprovskyi, Tetyana Haraschuk, a volunteer Viktoriia Shcherbak, and junior volunteers: Sofiya Kiryazova, Julia Bobelyak, and Maryam Niaz. Guest artist Thor Drahun, and choreographer Less San Miguel helped the children to discover and demonstrate their creative potential through a variety of different art and dance projects.

The main goal of "MiniCollege 2018" was to encourage children to learn the Ukrainian language, culture and traditions by providing a fun learning environment.

The theme for this year was 'Flora and Fauna of Ukraine' (Plants and Animals of Ukraine). Children had an opportunity to learn about the diverse and unique nature of Ukraine. Programming was focused on Ukrainian language development skills through a wide variety of activities including vocabulary enhancements, arts and crafts, Ukrainian national songs and dances, sports, games and excursions. Our goal was to get children acquainted with plant and animal life, and teach them about the importance of a healthy environment. "Mini-College 2018" participants enjoyed excursions to Beeproject Apiaries, Fort White Alive, Deer Meadow Farms, Fun Mountain and Children's Museum. At the end of the program, each child received specially prepared booklets and gifts, as well as the art projects they made during their arts and crafts classes.

St. Andrew's College Administration, staff, and students express our sincere thanks to the SUS Foundation of Canada and to the Franko Foundation for their financial and moral support for the "Mini-College" Programs.

MINI-COLLEGE 2019

This Summer, St. Andrew's College conducted a very successful three week "Mini-College 2019" program, from July 15th to August 2rd, for over 80 energetic children between the ages of 6 and 13. The fun and educational Program was prepared and implemented by: Director - Dobr. Genia Bozyk, Program Co-ordinator - Roman Demchyshyn, Instructors: Dobr. Nataliya Tsenova, Viktoriya Mozolevska, Yuliya Zalubovska, Taras Chuprovskyi, Tetyana Haraschuk, and volunteers: Sasha Tiaglei, and Julia Bobelyak. Guest artist Ihor Drahun helped the children to discover and demonstrate their creative potential through a variety of different art and dance projects.

The main goal of "MiniCollege 2019" was to encourage children to learn the Ukrainian language, culture and traditions by providing a fun learning environment.

The theme for this year was 'Culture & Traditions of Ukraine'. Children had an opportunity to learn about Ukrainian custums and traditions. Programming was focused on Ukrainian language development skills through a wide variety of activities including vocabulary enhancements, arts and crafts, Ukrainian national songs and dances, sports, games and excursions. "Mini-College 2019" participants enjoyed excursions to Deer Meadow Farms, Fun Mountain, Children's Museum and Manitoba Planetarium & Science Gallery.At the end of the program, each child received specially prepared booklets and gifts, as well as the art projects they made during their arts and crafts classes.

St. Andrew's College Administration, staff, and students express our sincere thanks to the SUS Foundation of Canada and to the Franko Foundation for their financial and moral support for the "Mini-College" Programs.

We are sorry to inform you that Mini-College 2020 has been canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Administration of St. Andrew`s College wishes you good health and looks forward to
having you during Mini-College 2021.

We are sorry to inform you that Mini-College 2021 has been canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Administration of St. Andrew`s College wishes you good health and looks forward to
having you during Mini-College 2022.

We are sorry to inform you that Mini-College 2022 has been canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic. Administration of St. Andrew`s College wishes you good health and looks forward to
having you during Mini-College 2023.

CHAPEL

St. Andrew's College Chapel services are conducted in acordence with the regular schedule.

St. Andrew's College Chapel follows all Canada Covid directives and University of Manitoba Covid regulations

LIBRARY

ANNUAL REPORT


The St. Andrew’s College Library is a respected source of knowledge utilized by students of Theology, the Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies, the University of Manitoba, as well as those interested in Orthodox and Eastern Christian Theology. Our Library is open to members of the Ukrainian community, researchers and academics from around the world. One such academic is Dr. Olena Vdovyna, a visiting research scholar at the Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies, whose current focus is on Ivan Ohienko and his Medieval Ukrainian Studies.

During this reporting period, along with routine duties dealing with library patrons and publishers, ordering and cataloguing acquisitions, and physical maintenance of the library and its holdings, the library staff also undertook the following very important projects.

During the summer months, with the assistance of Theology Student Ivan Zhovnych, an important project was completed – the organization of the collections of journals and newspapers, which were held in the wooden cupboards lining the walls of the basement multipurpose room. Upon completion of the next phase of this project we will have an inventory catalogue as well the capability to offer some of our journals and newspapers online.

We are proceeding, as time allows, with an ongoing earlier project - a compilation and cataloguing of our duplicates holdings.

The library staff regularly prepare thematic showcase displays which exemplify the life and traditions of the Ukrainian people.

Library staff members participate in the many organized St. Andrew’s College activities.

To contact a librarian, please call 204-474-8901.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. BOOKS and ITEMS designated as circulation materials may be borrowed by STAFF and STUDENTS only upon presentation of a valid COLLEGE LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP CARD. The library is also open to the general public upon registration and presentation of a valid College Library card.
  2. BOOKS designated as circulation material may be borrowed for a period of FOUR (4) WEEKS at a time (limit of 10 books).
RECALL: Borrowers may be contacted for recall of books and items. Such books and items must be returned within 3 days.

Renewals are allowed once, providing there is no request for the item.

  1. A FINE of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per day is charged on each item not returned by the due date. No additional items may be borrowed until the fine is paid in full.
  2. There is no public access to the College Rare Book Collection except by special permission.
  3. The ILARION COLLECTION is accessible only to the FACULTY OF THEOLOGY and scholars in the field.
  4. BAGS (BACKPACKS, COMPUTER BAGS, PLASTIC BAGS, BRIEF CASES,...) AND OUTERWEAR (COATS, JACKETS, PARKAS,...) ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE LIBRARY AND MAY BE LEFT AT THE LIBRARY ENTRANCE.
  5. REFERENCE MATERIAL as well as RARE BOOKS, NON-CIRCULATING BOOKS, PERIODICALS AND NEWSPAPERS are for USE ONLY IN THE LIBRARY.
    1. PHOTOCOPYING of permitted materials is done by LIBRARY staff (at the current rates and depending on condition of the item).
    2. PHOTOCOPYING REQUESTS may not always be processed on the same day.
  6. In case a library item is LOST, the BORROWER must cover the replacement cost plus a fee of $10.00 to cover cost of acquisition and cataloguing.
  7. In case of MUTILATION of a Library item, the same replacement regulation will apply as for the loss of an item (see no 8. above).

DONATIONS POLICY


St. Andrew's College is extremely fortunate to have the support of our generous donors. One department which benefits from such donations is our St. Andrew's College Library. Members of our community donate journals, periodicals, music, newspapers, books, etc. to the Library. The St. Andrew's College Library specializes in:

  • Orthodox and Eastern Christian Theology featuring Ukrainian Orthodoxy, History, Worship, Doctrine, Patristics, Old and New Testament Biblical Studies, Eastern Christianity, Ukrainian Church Music, Iconography;
  • Ukrainian Studies which include Language, Literature, Culture, History, Geography, Religion, Music, Art;
  • Ukrainian Canadian Studies which encompass Ukrainian Canadiana, History, Literature, Music, Culture, Political Studies, Geography, Fine Art, Folklore.
We are very grateful for all donors' assistance including those who choose to donate books and materials to our Library. We especially welcome materials which can be accommodated within our aforementioned main areas of interest.

St. Andrew's College does not destroy or discard Library Books.

St. Andrew's College Library Acquisitions Policy for donations is as follows:

  • books and materials received are sorted and reviewed by the Librarian;
  • if they are needed or deemed useful, they are catalogued and included in our Library holdings and placed on the Library shelves or into our Duplicates Room;
  • those not accepted into our Library are managed under the following priorities:
    • they are returned to the Donor (if so requested);
    • they are offered gratis to Faculty of Theology students and staff;
    • they are offered gratis to our general student population and members of our St. Andrew's College Library community.
For further information regarding Library Donations and/or other matters, please contact:
St. Andrew's College
29 Dysart Road
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M7
Phone: (204) 474-8895 Fax:(204)474-7624

St. Andrew’s College is very grateful for donations of books received from:
  • Dr. Natalia Aponiuk
  • V. Rev. Fr. Roman & Dobr. Genia Bozyk
  • Dr. Oleh & Bonnie Gerus
  • George Kotelko Memorial Fund
  • Dr. Robert Klymasz
  • Vera (Dorosh) and Terry Labach
  • Mr. Serge Radchuk
  • Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba