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Monday, April 22, 2013
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Cor Van Raay Surprises Scholarship Dinner Crowd with Additional Donation
Cor Van Raay's quiet generosity and support for his community is widely recognized in Southern Alberta. The well-known agribusiness entrepreneur, who came to Canada in the 1950s with very little, was acknowledged in grand fashion for his years of innovative philanthropy recently as the guest of honour at the 26th annual Faculty of Management Scholarship dinner, which raised more than $50,000 for a scholarship in Van Raay's name.
In front of a packed banquet room at the Coast Hotel, Van Raay, characteristically a man of few words, expressed his thanks to over 500 guests, then wowed everyone by pledging to match the amount of money raised over the course of the evening to fund an additional scholarship in memory of his late wife, Christine, who passed away in 2006 from cancer. Learn more here
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Annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony, May 1
The annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony takes place Wednesday, May 1 beginning at 1 p.m. in the SU Ballrooms.
We will be honouring 119 employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service, and 12 retiring employees.
As well, the President's Awards for Service Excellence will be awarded to deserving employees representing AUPE, APO/Exempt and a Campus Team.
All employees are invited to the ceremony and reception to honour the award recipients listed here. The reception will include light refreshments. Get more information here.
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Flashback to the 1960s with Historic Lethbridge Festival
The Historic Lethbridge Festival kicks off May 3 and goes back to the 1960s in various locations in the community and on campus.
With a host of community partners, and events that range from favourite 60s TV show viewings, to a classic car show to several different music events, there is something for everyone!
U of L Drama majors Samuel Bente and Makambe Simamba are models at the 1960s Fashion Show & Concert, which takes place May 6 at 7 pm at the Lethbridge Public Library downtown.
 
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U of L Supports "Accelerate South 50", April 30, May 1
Accelerate SOUTH50 is southern Alberta’s only entrepreneur and tech event where founders, business leaders, start-up entrepreneurs, advisors, investors, mentors and students converge to expand and support the entrepreneurial eco-system thriving in the region.
The Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Convention Centre will be a buzz of intellectual sharing on April 30 and May 1, 2013.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn from the best.
Created and organized by Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) in which the U of L is a partner, Accelerate SOUTH50 is geared to help entrepreneurs, founders of start-ups and seasoned business people access capital, gain exposure to global markets, cultivate talent, and identify, connect and communicate with experts in the tech and non-tech industries.
Get additional details here.
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Unpublished Chava Rosenfarb poems shared in new book released by author’s daughter
After discovering unpublished poetry translations of her own poems by her late mother - internationally recognized Yiddish novelist and Holocaust survivor Chava Rosenfarb - University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Goldie Morgentaler is sharing these poems, along with previously published poems, in a new book entitled Exile at Last.
In her lifetime, Chava Rosenfarb was recognized internationally for novels, poems and plays about the Holocaust, including The Tree of Life: A Trilogy of Life in the Lodz Ghetto, one of the seminal works on the Holocaust. Learn more here.
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“Food for Thought” Fund Supports Food Security Programs on Campus
A unique fund started by a U of L faculty member will help individuals and groups on campus invest in programs that support food accessibility for all members of the campus community.
The “Food for Thought” program is supported by Dr. Jennifer Mather (Psychology), a veteran faculty member who wanted to ensure that no one in the campus community should go hungry. Her gift of $5,000 will fund projects that relate to food accessibility.
“Dr. Mather’s idea is quite inspirational, and we hope that people come forward with innovative ideas to carry out her vision, which is to increase the level of food accessibility on campus,” said Elaine Carlson, the U of L’s Associate Vice-President, Human Resources.
Carlson said the criteria are deliberately broad, to allow for creativity. Applications can be put forward by members of the University of Lethbridge community, whether they are individuals or groups.
The deadline for the first round of applications is April 29, 2013.
Read more here.
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Lethbridge High School Students participate in 2nd Annual ‘Let’s DO Science! Day’
Lethbridge high school students will participate in unique, hands-on science activities at the University of Lethbridge on April 30, 2013.
This day will not only be filled with many fun science activities for the enthusiastic students participating in this ‘Let’s DO Science Day’, but it will also inspire them to think about their future careers after graduating from high school.
In the past months, several graduate student volunteers of seven different science disciplines have designed hands-on activities for high school students.
Overall, more than 20 graduate and undergraduate student volunteers will assist during the ‘Let’s DO Science Day’ to make this event a fun and inspiring experience for the high school students. Learn more here
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Library extended hours, Stress-free Zone run until April 29
The Library's extended hours conclude on April 29. The Stress-free Zone also returns during exams -- a break room with snacks, games and items to provide a physical and mental break from studying or paper-writing. Learn more here
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Join the U of L Walk for MS team, April 27
The U of L has a team for the Walk for MS, which takes place on Saturday, April 27 at Fort Whoop-Up. The team meets at the collection tent at Fort-Whoop Up at 9:30 a.m. Learn more here
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Living Well at the U of L
May 1 to June 9: ‘Be(e) Amazing Race’
This year our Bee Heart Smart challenge will be taking a new route, starting with "Aerobiquerque," New Mexico. Get your teams geared up and ready to travel across the continent for good health. The Challenge will take place May 1 – June 9. Get your travel route, and all the destinations, (including "Las Veggies, NV") here.
May 4: Steps for Life Walk
In conjunction with NAOSH week, the U of L ‘Luxy Loafers’ will be walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy. This year we would like to have lots of U of L folks to help us pay tribute to Curtis Dodd who was fatally injured at the U of L residence construction site last fall. If you would like to join the team, sponsor a walker, or would just like more information please contact Suzanne at wellness@uleth.ca you can sign up online as well, here.
April 22 to May 12: Helen Schuler Nature Centre Coulee Clean
The Helen Schuler Nature Centre's annual Coulee Clean runs from April 22 – May 12. Contact wellness@uleth.ca if you would like to volunteer to help clean up the University coulees.
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Next Pure North S'nergy Foundation session, May 1
Please email universityoflethbridge@purenorth.ca or call Ryan at 1-403-984-5214 to register or for more info. Please note as of January 2013, there is a registration fee for ‘non-vulnerable’ participants.
May 1 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
June 19 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
Sept. 25 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
Dec. 4 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
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Hey -- My Uweekly is Different! What's the Deal?
Just to keep you on your toes, we have adjusted the layout and formatting of Uweekly, mainly to be able to add larger images, make the text a bit more readable, and gain the ability to share some stories via social media.
If you do not care, say nothing and enjoy all that Uweekly brings to you. If you do care, and have comments either pro or con, please weigh in via email, here.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, April 29
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of April 29 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca
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