Monday, January 30, 2012
Volunteers Needed for Family Day "Play Day at U of L, February 20
Play Day is about celebrating the importance of play in our lives, and the U of L community is going to be demonstrating this in full force on Family Day, Feb. 20. From 12 noon until 4 p.m.
Join us and event partner 1st Choice Savings for a free family-themed event that involves play in many forms.
This year’s pirate-themed event will have you doing everything from creating your own treasure map to walking the plank, building a Fort and getting a bird’s eye view from the Crow’s Nest.
Play is essential for physical and emotional growth, for mental, intellectual and educational development, and for acquiring social and behavioural skills.
Volunteers are needed to help out with this unique and first-time activity on campus. If you want to be a part of something new and fun, please call (403) 329-2582 or email advancement@uleth.ca to learn more.
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Métis Nation of Alberta Provides $500,000 for New Métis Scholar Awards
Last week, officials from the University of Lethbridge welcomed members of the Métis Nation of Alberta to campus to jointly announce the creation of a scholarship fund for Métis undergraduate and graduate students.
The $500,000 gift will be endowed in perpetuity and will, through matching funds, support the creation of a $1 million endowment fund, This will help ensure more students of Métis heritage complete their post-secondary education.
There is $25,000 in scholarship funding available this year — six $2,500 awards to undergraduate students and one $10,000 award to a graduate student. Get the full story here.
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Dr. Jennifer Mather Discusses Octopus Intelligence on CBC's The Nature of Things, Feb. 2
Dr. Jennifer Mather (Psychology) is featured in a recent episode of the CBC television program The Nature of Things discussing the intelligence levels of the octopus, a cephalopod near and dear to her -- Mather has been researching the surprisingly smart creatures for years.
She was recently profiled in an episode entitled "The Mysteries of the Animal Mind," which lays out the many different ways in which vertebrates and invertebrates, mammals and reptiles alike, think.
Get additional information here.
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Just How Windy is it... Really? Ask Wind Erosion Expert Dr. Chris Hugenholtz
We all know it is windy in southern Alberta, but there are only a very few people who can tell you just how windy it is, why it is windy, where it is really, really windy, and what the long term effects of wind are on our environment -- and Dr. Chris Hugenholtz is one of them.
Hugenholtz, a U of L researcher jointly shared by the U of L and the University of Calgary as the Cenovus Research Chair in the Faculty of Environmental Design, was recently profiled in the Journal Environmental Research Letters.
The story, by editor Liz Kalaugher, is re-printed here.
Dr Hugenholtz is available to all discuss aspects of wind erosion with media representatives on reasonable notice.
He is presently located in Calgary.
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University of Lethbridge Alumni Association "Rings in" 45th Anniversary
The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association has launched the Fiat Lux Ring, helping alumni to show their pride in the U of L in a distinctive fashion.
The design, chosen after a competition, is by current U of L Fine Arts (New Media) student Eric Klempnauer and is simple and distinctive -- cast in sterling silver, the band features the U of L’s traditional fiery sun emblem between the University’s motto, Fiat Lux (Let there be light).
Klempnauer will receive the first ring when he graduates.
Get the full story here.
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Bookstore is Dying to See Customers for Special Sale
Be afraid --- be very, very afraid -- of paying too much for books over the next few weeks.
The inventive Bookstore team has launched the 'Dead Stock Sale' to clear out inventory they would rather not count.
The coffin says it all. Drop in and see how they can help bring reading back to life for you.
Please note that the coffiin is not an item they are considering sellling; it is on loan from the equally inventive prop shop crew in Fine Arts.
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New Online "Talking About Teaching" Session Available, February 10
The CAETL team will be utilizing Adobe’s Acrobat Connect Pro to share some instructor perspectives on their experiences using E-Learning technologies -- and making it all happen online.
This session will focus on what successes the instructors had, what failed in the online environment, and also changes that they will be implementing for their next online attempt.
In the spirit of using all available means of technology to help people better understand how the process works, this session will take place ONLINE, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m on Feb. 10.
Get the full story -- online -- here.
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Budget Task Force Information Sessions Begin February 2
In January 2012, President Mike Mahon announced the creation of a President's Task Force on Budget Process Review.
The mandate of this task force is to review the University's current budget process and make recommendations to the president's executive team that will support both short- and long-term planning, promote sound decision-making in support of institutional priorities, and ensure that a sustainable operating budget is continuously maintained.
The task force will host at least two open forums to seek input from the entire University community, including faculty, staff, and students:
Feb. 2, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., W646, University Boardroom
Feb. 8, 12 noon to 1 p.m., W646, University Boardroom
Feb. 9, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. W646, University Boardroom
Please also visit the Task Force website for more information on the Budget Process Review and to submit your ideas and input online.
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45th Anniversary Profile: Dr Josie Mills, Art Gallery
As part of the University of Lethbridge’s 45th anniversary year, a weekly profile will be broadcast on Global TV that features a person that embodies the U of L's story, whether it
be past, present or future.
Tune in this coming Thursday evening during the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts.
This week, the segment features Dr. Josie Mills who, with her gallery team, cares for the University's significant art collection
Last week’s profile featured Dan Kazakoff, a Faculty of Management researcher and educator who has developed a number of innovative programs that involve students in community projects, among other initiatives.
Get more information here.
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New Promotional Video Launched
In case you missed it, here's a link to the new U of L promotional video, recently launched at the 45th Anniversary celebration event last week.
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Wellness Update: Winter Walk Day Coming Soon
Winter Walk Day is Feb. 9! The wellness committee will be holding a registered walk at noon that day. Check the Wellness website to register.
FREE Mini Massages! Click here to learn more.
Ongoing Programs:
Register for a Health Check for U session - 15 minute confidential, free screening includes cholesterol and blood sugar levels, blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference and follow-up consultation. To register send an email to wellness@uleth.ca.
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Are you the next Relay For Life Singing Star?
Sign-up for a free audition and you could walk away with a Star Trophy and $3000 in travel vouchers provided by Century 21 – Foothills -- while supporting the Canadian Cancer Society.
Relay For Life Star is a singing competition that provides an opportunity for developing artists to gain exposure by performing in public venues while raising awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. Learn more here.
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www.thisismyU.ca -- 5 questions: Dr. Carol Williams
Dr. Carol Williams joined the Women’s Studies Program and the Department of History at the University of Lethbridge in 2003. Today, we ask her 5 Questions about her research career.
Williams is currently completing a transnational edited collection of historical essays titled Indigenous Women’s Work: from Labour to Activism.
Her first monograph, Framing the West: Race, Gender and the Photographic Frontier in the Pacific Northwest, discusses women’s roles in nation building and the photographic idea circulated about ‘Indian’ life that were used to promote Euro American settlement. Framing the West was awarded the American Historical Association-Pacific Coast Branch’s Norris and Carol Hundley book prize in 2004.
Her dissertation won the Lerner Scott Prize in American Women’s History from the Organization of American History. Get more information here.
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Changes to Operating Hours -- IT Solution Centre, Disabilities Resource Centre
IT Solution Centre Operating Hours
Disabilities Resource Centre
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Volunteer Lethbridge Seeks "Leaders of Tomorrow"
Volunteer Lethbridge is pleased to announce the launch of their 2012 youth volunteer recognition program, Leaders of Tomorrow.
They are once again recognizing the contributions youth make in our community and will be announcing the winners during their 14th annual awards evening on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre.
They are encouraging the University of Lethbridge community to participate in this program by nominating deserving youth.
If you have any questions about nominations or the Leaders of Tomorrow program, please call 403-320-2044 or email jackie.mattern@volunteerlethbridge.com
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Fast FOIP Fact
Only the minimal amount of personal information needed to do a job should be collected/disclosed. Collecting/disclosing additional information “just in case” it is needed is not in compliance with the Act.
Contact karen.mahar@uleth.ca if you have FOIP questions.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, February 6
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of Feb. 6. and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.
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