Monday, December 17, 2012
Holiday Reception, December 19
Join in some festive goodwill before the holiday break at the annual U of L Employee and Community reception, which takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 in the University Hall Atrium, beginning at 3 p.m.. No RSVP required.
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Holiday Hours, December 17 - January 2
December 17 - January 2 -- The 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness will be open during the holiday break (except for Christmas Day, Dec. 25). Find the latest Wellness Centre facility hours here
Fitness Centre
Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre
Ascent Climbing Centre
Open Gym / Indoor Track
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December 17 - January 13 -- Writing Centre Closed
December 18 -- Cash office closed, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
December 18 - 21 -- Library Regular Hours
December 19 -- Management Undergrad Programs office closed, 12 noon to 2 p.m.
December 19 to January 8 -- Campus Information Services Desk Reduced and Holiday Hours
December 20 - January 2 -- Students' Union offices closed
December 22 - January 2 -- Library Closed
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BUILDING CLOSURES -- DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 2
A number of buildings (such as the SU Building, Anderson Hall, CCBN, Markin Hall, AWESB, Parkway Service complex, Library, Hepler Hall) will be closed over the holiday break. As well, some building entrances will be locked, with access re-directed to specific locations.
Campus Security will have a complete list of building closures and access points posted on the U of L Notice Board by Friday, Dec. 21.
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Charity and Community Service Activities -- Operation Red Nose Needs Volunteers!
Red Nose Week 4 Update
The popular Operation Red Nose designated driver program is on pace to break last year's ORN record of 1,428.
The fourth weekend is the busiest if history dictates, so they really need volunteers this coming weekend -- especially with a smaller pool of athlete volunteers to draw from as the term ends.
Over the years, hundreds of community partners, thousands of rides and thousands of volunteer hours have added up to significant support for Pronghorn Athletics.
If the pace continues at this rate, the solid core of volunteers will need some help. In particular the group is looking for volunteers Dec. 20 to 22 and for New Year’s Eve.
If you or a group are interested in helping out, please contact Pronghorn Athletics (403 329-2681) or go to www.gohorns.ca for a volunteer application.
December dates are as follows:
Dec. 20, 21, 22
Dec. 31
To volunteer, please visit this website
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Mahon on the Run From Jail-n-Bailers, January 17 and 18
University of Lethbridge President Mike Mahon will be carted off to 'prison' mid January for charges which relate to taking his zeal for campus fitness to extremes -- providing a fleet-footed team of law enforcement officials can catch him.
It is truly hard to imagine the that the charges levelled against the affable, and active, veteran administrator and researcher are true, but there is no arguing with items posted on the Internet. Read more here.
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Living Well at the U of L
Comfort Zone Newsletter Now Available
Articles this month include dealing with bullies; Goals for the workaholic; Tips for on-line shopping; Dangers of distraction; Keep back pain away during the holidays; and more! Read it here.
Upcoming Wellness sessions:
January 15 and January 17 -- Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers, Supervisors and Co-Workers
For additional information, please visit the Wellness Website.
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Teaching, Research and Volunteer Awards now Open for Nominations
Each year, the University of Lethbridge acknowledges its best teachers, researchers and external volunteers through the Distinguished Teaching Award, the Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship, or Performance and the University Volunteer Award. These three award programs are now accepting nominations.
Click on the titles below for additional information.
Distinguished Teaching Award -- Deadline Feb. 1, 2013
University of Lethbridge Volunteer Award -- Deadline Feb. 1, 2013
Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship, or Performance -- Deadline, Feb. 28, 2013
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News Roundup
CBC Radio One ( Alberta at Noon) -- Cross-Atlantic rower Adam Kreek part of U of L Kinesiology research
Vancouver Sun -- ‘Fallen away’ Catholics urged to return
Lethbridge Herald -- Pro Bono Law Alberta Recognizes Davidson and Williams LLP
Airdrie City View -- Rocky View Schools honours teachers' post-graduate achievements
Lethbridge Herald -- Rally reinforces opposition to Bill C-45
Vancouver Sun -- "Keeping Track" column: Bernice Scholten
If you know anyone who has been featured or mentioned in the media, and has a U of L connection, please send a note to robert.cooney@uleth.ca
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Student Speaker Challenge 2013
The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG), the U of L Students' Union, and the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) have once again teamed up to bring a forum for discussion to the U of L.
Students are invited to apply to participate in The Big Idea: The Student Speaker Challenge 2013.
What is the 'Big Idea' question this year? Learn more here.
More information about the Student Speaker Challenge can be found on the LPIRG website or by contacting LPIRG at pirg@uleth.ca or call 403-332-5343.
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Standard First Aid and National Lifeguard Course
A Standard First Aid and National Lifeguard Course will take place on campus between Jan. 11 and 27. To register, please visit this website.
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Faculty of Health Sciences Strategic Plan Available
The Faculty of Health Sciences Strategic Plan is now available at this website. Please click here to learn more.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, January 7
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of January 7 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca
The first Uweekly of 2013 will be distributed Monday, Jan. 7.
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