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Monday, January 23, 2012

Free BBQ on Thursday, January 26 Launches 45th Anniversary Celebrations, new Alumni ring, and much more

To celebrate the start of the U of L's 45th year,  students, staff and faculty are invited to meet in the  University Hall Atrium on Thursday, January 26 at lunchtime for a  FREE BBQ.  

On the brief agenda -- aside from food -- is an announcement about a new alumni ring, and additional details about the upcoming anniversary activities.

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Budget Task Force Information Sessions in Early February

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.,  A780
Feb. 8, 12 noon to  1 p.m., B640

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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2012 Student Speaker Challenge Kicks off Jan. 24

The fourth annual Student Speaker Challenge will kick off on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 with a total of eight students competing in this year’s event.

They will address the question: “Is there a systemic crisis in the world?....If so, how can it be resolved?”

The Student Speaker Challenge is a collaboration of SACPA, LPIRG (Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group) and the U of L Students Union, with financial and promotional support from the University of Lethbridge.

A panel of judges will determine who wins the competition, with a prize of $500 going to the overall winner.

Second place will receive $300 and $100 prizes will be awarded to the two students not advancing past semifinals.

Book prizes will be given to all eight competitors.

The Student Speaker Challenge Preliminary Session Schedule at the University of Lethbridge can be found at this website.

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Health Sciences Career Fair Wednesday, January 25

The Faculty of Health Sciences will be hosting its annual Health Sciences Career Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Students' Union Ballrooms A & B.  While exhibitors will be potential employers from the health services sector, all University of Lethbridge students are welcome to attend.

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45th Anniversary Profile: Dan Kazakoff, Faculty of Management

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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 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. 

Last week’s profile featured Dr. Owen Holmes, a founding faculty member and author of  "Come Hell or High Water," a book about the formative years of the University. Get more information here.

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Wellness Update: Get the Facts About Salt and Fibre

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January  26 -- Lunch and Learn: Salt and Fibre Facts

FREE Mini Massages! Click here to learn more. 

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 Continue

If you missed out on today's session, you can still participate. 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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Preferred Group Rates on Home and Auto Insurance

Preferred group rates on home and auto insurance are being offered to the U of L employee community by TD Insurance Meloche-Monnex, through an affiliation with the U of L Alumni Association.

The program has operated for a number of years with service to the U of L alumni group, but is now available to employees as well.  

Alumni Relations will not directly solicit employees about the TD Insurance Meloche-Monnex program, nor will they share information with TD Insurance Meloche-Monnex.

You can request a quote from TD Insurance Meloche-Monnex  by visiting this website.

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UNews Feature -- WEHUB nominated as water champion

The Water and Environmental Hub (WEHUB) has been nominated as a featured "water champion" project by Water's Next, an annual publication of Water Canada magazine.

This issue highlights "significant contributions to Canada's Waterscape," with the WEHUB being designated by a committee of water experts as a Canadian project worth spotlighting.

The WEHUB is a cloud-based open web platform that collects and shares water and environmental data from across geographical and watershed boundaries.

The goal of the project, which began in 2010, is to make all such data open and easily accessible via the web, freeing up valuable search time for researchers and those interested in water-based information, such as river flows, lake turbidity, or bird migration routes.

The platform also features an application programming interface (API), which enables the development of water-based, customized applications for tablet computers or smartphones. Get the full story here. 

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www.thisismyU.ca: Rollingson made his mark

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Once a fiery competitor with a burning desire to win on the court, Dr. Tim Rollingson (BSc ’99) has turned in his hardwood high-tops for the white coat and drill of a dentist’s office.

Utilizing that same passion and discipline that made him successful on the court, Rollingson turned his focus to establishing a similarly successful dental practice, located only minutes from the campus he called home for five years. Get the full story here. 

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Fast FOIP Fact

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Deans’ Honour Lists can be posted provided the information is limited to the student’s name and program.

Anything beyond that would be considered “educational history” (classes enrolled in, marks achieved, progress, and so forth), which is identified as “personal information” and therefore protected under the Act.

Contact karen.mahar@uleth.ca if you have FOIP questions.

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Next Uweekly -- Monday, January 30

If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of  Jan. 30 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.

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