Monday, January 9, 2012
Hours of Operation -- First Week of Classes
Operating hours, first week of classes: The full schedule of operating hours for the first week of classes can be found here.
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45th Anniversary Profiles Debut on Global TV, Thursday, Jan.12
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’s profile features Blaine Hendsbee, from the Faculty of Fine Arts (Music) talking about his experiences at the U of L and how his students benefit from the creative environment on campus. Get more information, here.
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Driving for Change in South Sudan: Rotaract Club Hosts Feb. 4 Gala Dinner to Support School Construction
The next time you take a 5th Avenue taxicab, take a close look at your driver.
If he is Garang (Anthony) Makwach (right) he is not only getting you safely to your destination, but he is a school builder, U of L accounting student, community volunteer and an agent for change in South Sudan, one of the world’s newest – and poorest countries.
Makwach has joined forces with the U of L Rotaract Club -- the university student branch of Rotary International -- to raise funds for a school building in his hometown of Abouk, South Sudan.
On Saturday, Feb. 4, the group will host “Guir Ku Baai – Building Peace through Education”, its 7th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction in the Grand Ballroom at the Lethbridge Lodge.
Tickets are $65 each, or $450 for a table of eight. Students may purchase a ticket for $40.
Learn more about Anthony, his remarkable story and the Abouk School Project at this website.
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Small Business Institute Launches Big Picture Ideas
Small businesses can be big business for southern Alberta – that’s the message two University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management researchers are sending as they launch a new institute that will focus on the specific needs of small businesses.
On Jan. 17, The U of L and its Faculty of Management will officially launch the Small Business Institute (SBI), the brainchild of Dr. Gordon Hunter and Dan Kazakoff, two veteran management faculty members with several decades of combined experience in small business consulting, management and education between them.
The focus of the Institute’s investigations will be on privately-held small businesses varying from start-ups to multi-generational ownership.
In addition to entrepreneurship and family-owned businesses, other aspects of their investigation will include franchises, non-participating family members, succession and sustainability.
The SBI is unique in that it will focus on Lethbridge, southern Alberta and other locations. Get the full story here.
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Wellness Update: Resolve to Stop Smoking -- There's Help!
Wellness Newsletter Now Available
The latest issue of the Wellness newsletter 'The Comfort Zone' is available on the Wellness website.
Stop Smoking Program Information Sessions
The University of Lethbridge is partnering with The Lung Association of Alberta & NWT to offer 'Smart Steps...towards a smoke-free life' to U of L employees.
An information session is set for Monday, Jan. 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in M3003, Markin Hall.
To register or for more information contact the Wellness office or phone Suzanne McIntosh at 403-332-5217.
Ongoing Programs:
Register for January’s 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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Tomorrow Project Seeks Lethbridge Participants for Pre-emptive Cancer Research
The Tomorrow Project visits Lethbridge this month, giving local residents an opportunity to join the long-term research study into the causes of cancer.
The Tomorrow Project is a research initiative of Alberta Health Services, Cancer Care.
By 2013, researchers want to enrol 50,000 Albertans, ages 35 to 69, who have never had cancer.
People interested in joining the study are invited to a temporary study centre at Eagles Hall, 631 13 St. North, from Jan. 16 to 21.
Participants will be asked questions about their health and lifestyle, have some physical measurements taken and give small amounts of urine and blood, or saliva. Appointments are necessary and will take about one hour.
For information and to join the study, visit www.in4tomorrow.ca or call toll-free 1-877-919-9292. There is also a mail-in option for individuals who are interested in joining the Tomorrow Project but live too far away from a study centre.
Get the full story and additional registration information here.
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Students' Union January Events -- Win tickets to Bill Nye the Science Guy, Jan. 23
The Students' Union has a lot on the go in January. In addition to possibly embarassing yourself on Karaoke night (Jan. 17), you can support the 'Soles for Souls'
shoe fundraiser, (Jan. 16 - 20) and catch the upcoming Calgary Flames games on the big screen TVs in the Zoo. View all the SU activities for January, here.
Their blockbuster activity, though, is a nearly-sold-out appearance on Jan. 23 by legendary science educator and media icon, Bill Nye (The Science Guy).
Special guests include our very own Chem Guys, john Eng and Wayne Lippa, who will provide an explosive opening act!
TICKETS SELLING QUICKLY: At this time, the gym is almost full, so if you were holding off getting your tickets, you might want to re-think that strategy.
CONTEST
The SU has graciously offered several Bill Nye tickets to give away. Please e-mail here to enter! Winners will be announced in next week's UWeekly.
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What's new at thisismyu.ca?
Abbondànza is all about abundance
For the past 11 years, Faculty of Fine Arts professors, staff, students and a local restaurant have joined forces for a good cause – fine arts student scholarships.
The 11th annual Abbondànza, an evening of gourmet food, fine arts and fun fills CoCo Pazzo Italian Café on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.
“We are pleased to participate in this exciting event,” says Tony Rose, CoCo Pazzo co-owner. “It is unlike anything else that goes on in this city!”
Get the full story here.
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UNews Feature -- Canadian Space Agency Lands New Media Students
New Media majors Matthew Lunde and Matthew Jones are taking off to the far reaches of Montreal to do their internships with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) starting in January 2012.
The pair represents the seventh and eighth students from the University of Lethbridge’s new media program to be offered internships with the Canadian Space Agency since summer 2007.
Both students look forward to four months of hands-on work, incorporating methodology they have learned in their classes to assigned projects at the CSA. Get the full story here.
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Retirement Reception -- Karen Clearwater
Karen Clearwater (Associate Vice-President of Financial Planning) is retiring after 25 years of service to the U of L.
The U of L community is invited to a reception on Friday, Jan. 13 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the UCA Theatre foyer. Additional details can be found at this website.
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Do you know a Woman of Distinction?
Nominations for Women of Distinction are now open and will close on January 27, 2012.
Women of Distinction Awards are presented to women who have distinguished themselves through their achievement as individuals or as groups, as members of their community and as role models for other women.
The annual presentation of these awards reflects the YWCA Lethbridge and District’s commitment to increase the public recognition of the significant contributions made to our community by women in all walks of life. Get more information here.
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Call Centre now hiring
If you know a chatty, responsible student who might like to earn cash while connecting with alumni and talking about the U of L, please direct them to this website to learn more about opportunities in the Call Centre.
The University of Lethbridge Student Call Centre runs each fall and spring semester.
The position of student caller involves contacting U of L alumni by telephone for a variety of reasons including updating their details, learning of their activities since graduating, answering any questions they may have about the U of L and asking them to make a donation to the Annual Fund.
This semester a sample of Management, Fine Arts, and Health Sciences alumni will be contacted. Get additional information here.
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Security / Safety notice -- Fire Ban in River Valley and on Campus
Effective immediately and until further notice a fire ban has been placed on all open fires in the River Valley area, which includes the University of Lethbridge property.
Excluded are the stoves at the John Martin Centre, the fire pit at the Elks Compound and any fire pit at a private residential dwelling.
Common sense would suggest that any fire has the potential to become problematic given the unpredictable nature of the wind.
Visit this website for more information.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, January 16
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of Jan. 16 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.
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