Monday, April 30, 2012
Dr. Bob Boudreau Named Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic)
Dr. Robert (Bob) Boudreau has been named the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) in a realignment of duties and responsibilities.
The office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) has undergone a restructuring with the recent addition of the Associate Vice-President (Students), Dr. Judith Lapadat.
The realignment of the duties and responsibilities of Associate Vice-President (Academic) Bob Boudreau to
those of Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) is another aspect of this shift.
Boudreau is a veteran Faculty of Management member with nearly 30 years of teaching and administrative experience at the U of L to his credit. Learn more here.
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University of Lethbridge Edmonton Campus Moves to Concordia University College
The University of Lethbridge will relocate its Edmonton campus to Concordia University College effective July 1, 2012.
The move keeps the U of L close to downtown Edmonton and its primary student population, while providing more of a campus experience.
“We’ve operated a campus in Edmonton for almost 20 years, and our students have told us, loud and clear, that while they value our programming and flexibility, they were missing out on a campus environment,” says Dr. Andy Hakin, the U of L’s Vice-President (Academic) and Provost.
“By listening to our students and closely following the direction provided by our strategic and academic plans, the move to Concordia’s campus will greatly enhance the U of L student experience in Edmonton.”
The agreement with Concordia will see the U of L’s Edmonton team move from a downtown office to its own leased administrative space on the Concordia campus, while providing classrooms and other services for U of L students.
The arrangement is similar to that of the U of L Calgary campus, which has a lease partnership with Bow Valley College in downtown Calgary. Get additional information here
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University Campus Master Plan - Open House I
The first of two planned public open houses for the Campus Master Plan will occur on Tuesday afternoon, May 1, from 2:00 to 4:00pm, 2012 in the Devonian Walkway (roof level) of the University Centre for the Arts building.
The Open House follows two intervals of review and consultative meetings with Facilities, Campus Planning and Senior Administration as part of the conceptual design stage of the planning process.
This event is intended to be an informal social opportunity for the campus community to engage the work and converse with the planning team. Learn more here.
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Celebrate Privacy Awareness Week -- Publicly
Privacy Awareness Week is an opportune time to consider what it means to build a culture that respects and protects privacy rights of individuals.
The full details on Privacy Awareness Week, and contact information for the U of L Privacy office, can be found here.
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Faculty and Staff Directory Photos
If you haven't had your staff directory image taken since, say, 1970, please visit this website to sign up.
From May 8 - 10, you can have a significantly nicer image than this one taken by the CRDC crew. Learn more about the process, here.
Bonus: Please e-mail your guess about the identity of the person pictured. There is no prize, just the glory of getting an obscure trivia question correct, and your name in next week's Uweekly.
Hint: This photo was actually taken in 1970, and she is not popular recording artist Katy Perry.
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Brenda Milner Lecture Series: “Lighting Up the Brain” -- Free Lecture, April 30
The Brenda Milner Lecture Series brings world-renowned scientists to the U of L and provides students and community members with opportunities to learn first-hand about groundbreaking neuroscience research.
This year, in partnership with the Lethbridge Public Library, the graduate student organizers present a free lecture by Dr. Gero Miesenböck, a Waynflete Professor of Physiology at the University of Oxford, UK.
His current research focuses on the functionality of neural circuits involved in sensory processing, memory, action selection and motor pattern generation.
Dr. Miesenböck is a pioneer in the field of optogenetics, which features the ability to use light to “turn on” and “turn off” brain cells. Learn more here
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U of L Hosts International Research Meeting of Herschel SPIRE Partners, May 3, 4
The U of L will host the first and only SPIRE consortium meeting to be held in Canada on May 3 and 4 in Banff.
More than 50 researchers from around the world will gather to update their colleagues on the Herschel mission, share data and discuss the outcomes of their research to date.
Dr. Steve MacLean, President of the Canadian Space Agency and former astronaut, will give the opening address.
As the lead Canadian researcher for the Canadian Space Agency’s contribution to the Herschel Space Observatory, U of L scholar Dr. David Naylor (Physics and Astronomy) has played a key role in the development of the Spectral and Photometric Imaging Receiver (SPIRE).
SPIRE is one of three instruments on the Herschel spacecraft that is orbiting 1.5 million km from the earth. Functioning at a chilly -270C, SPIRE observes the universe at very long wavelengths, those well beyond the limit of human vision.
Radiation emitted at these wavelengths is able to travel relatively unimpeded through even the densest regions of space, which allows astronomers to view back in time to the formation of the first galaxies. Get all the details about SPIRE, the research team and the Banff meeting, here.
Recent discoveries from Herschel are showing the far reaches of space in greater detail than ever before. Learn more about a "comet demolition derby" and other projects, here.
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Water in a World of Seven Billion -- U of L, International Partners Host Major Conference on Water Issues, May 8 - 12, Calgary
Decisions made about water are fundamental to society’s long-term social, environmental and economic prosperity.
In the face of compelling regional, national and global water challenges, the University of Lethbridge, with local, regional national and international partners, is hosting "Water in a World of Seven Billion" an innovative confernece taking place in Calgary, Alberta May 8 - 12 which brings together leading experts in water conservation, useage and policy development.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from water scholars, decision-makers, managers and educators, who will focus on identifying and articulating the science, knowledge and activities that lead to game-changing improvements that support sustainable water management outcomes.
Get the complete conference schedule, speaker list and registration information, here.
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Office Closures / Office Hours
May 1 to Aug. 25 -- Registrar's Office and Student Services Summer Hours
May 4 -- Undergraduate Programs Office - Faculty of Management office closed
Until May 6 -- Library Intersession Hours
May 7 -- The Zoo Open for Summer term
May 10 to June 14 -- Amended hours for Arts and Science Advising
May 24 -- Arts and Science Advising office closed
June 12 -- Arts and Science Advising office closed
June 14 -- Arts and Science Advising office closed in the morning
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First Aid Training Programs Coming Soon
Tthe next First Aid training sessions for staff will be May 15-16 and June 12-13, 2012. If you are interested in signing up, please visit this website.
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8th Annual Bee Heart Smart Physical Activity Challenge
This initiative for U of L employees is sponsored by the Wellness Committee with support from the Web Team, Sport and Recreation Services and AUPE.
The goal of the Bee Heart Smart Challenge is to promote an increase in activity, improve health and offer a fun challenge to your co-workers!
Prizes - Early Bird registrants (enter prior to April 30); will be entered for a draw prize. Top performance and random draw prizes available throughout the challenge.
NEW THIS YEAR - GO MOBILE The website will help you register activities, win Beat points and Register Achievements for the weekly challenges. Get more information here.
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Long Service Recognition Ceremony, May 9
The University is holding the annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 9th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the S.U.B. Ballrooms.
We will be honouring 103 employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service, and 20 retiring employees.
All employees are invited to the ceremony and reception to honour the award recipients. Find out who's been here longest, aside from Lois Boras and Jean Mankee
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5 Questions with . . .Dr. Nicole Rosen
Dr. Nicole Rosen teaches languages and linguistics in the Department of Modern Languages.
Her research interests include phonetics and phonology, Michif language, Western Algonquian languages, language revitalization, English and French in the Canadian Prairies and lexicography of endangered languages. Find out more about her research program, here.
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Retirement Reception -- Barb Wolstoncroft, May 3
Barb Wolstoncroft will be leaving the U of L after more than 38 years of service. A reception to recognize this milestone will take place May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in AH100 (Andy's Place) All welcome.
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Lux Bucks Winner
Who collected more than $360 as the recent Lux Bucks winner? Find out here.
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Children's Book Week at the Bookstore
Read a Book, Share a Story, and save some cash during Children's Book week at the Bookstore. Find out how much you can save, here.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, May 7
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of May 7 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.
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