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Monday, May 6, 2013
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President’s Award for Service Excellence 2013 Winners Announced
The President’s Award for Service Excellence recognizes exceptional service to the University of Lethbridge and members of the University community.
At an event which took place last week, the awards were presented to one Alberta Union of Public Employees (AUPE) staff member, one Administrative Professional Officer (APO)/Exempt Support Staff member, and one team.
This year, the recipients are Barbara Hodgson (pictured above), an administrative support person for the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science; Barbara Williams, the Coordinator of Counselling Services; and the
Printing Services team members. Learn more here.
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Three New Research Centres Approved
The General Faculties Council at the University of Lethbridge has approved the creation of three new collaborative -- and diverse -- research centres, which will focus on the creation of oral history, develop community-based collaborations and bring together chemistry and biochemistry researchers from around the world to further their expertise in fluorine technologies.
Growth of research centres and institutes in strategic areas, and the continued development of existing centres and institutes, is a key feature of the Strategic Research Plan of the University of Lethbridge. Learn more about these new Centres, here.
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U of L Welcomes Canada-Wide Science Fair participants, May 11 - 18
The Southern Alberta Technology Council, together with the local Host Committee for CWSF 2013 is pleased to announce that the 52nd annual Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) 2013 is set to launch this coming weekend at the University of Lethbridge.
Approximately 1,100 students, chaperones, judges, sponsors and dignitaries are expected in the city for this week-long event, which takes place primarily in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness.
The on-campus operations are being organized by Conference Services with the co-operation of numerous academic departments and business units.
The volunteer contingent includes hundreds of judges and volunteers from the U of L community. Students are staying in residence and will be back and forth to the Atrium in University Hall for meals.
Canada-Wide Science Fair 2013 will feature the top 400 science projects by students from grades seven through 12 which were selected from more than 100 regional competitions across the country.
The event will include project judging, science and social activities, tours and hands-on science activities at the University of Lethbridge along with visits to featured Southern Alberta tourism destinations.
CWSF 2013 brings the top young scientists in the country to Lethbridge, as well as provides a unique opportunity to showcase Southern Alberta’s culture, research and educational facilities at the University of Lethbridge. Close to $1 million in cash, prizes and scholarships will be awarded to the top students.
The exhibits are open to the public during the following times and there is no charge to visit:
- Sunday, May 12th 2 pm – 4:30 pm
- Monday, May 13th 9 am – 12 noon
- Thursday, May 16th 9 am – 12 noon
To learn more about the Canada-Wide Science Fair, please visit this website
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YWCA and Salvation Army Benefit from Surplus Food Service Items
The YWCA and the Salvation Army will benefit from some housecleaning the new ARAMARK team is doing as they continue to move into their role as the U of L's food services provider.
Today, two truckloads, yes, truckloads, of cups, glasses, dishes, cutlery, food preparation utensils, and other items -- estimated at several thousand individual pieces -- were handed over to the YWCA and the Salvation Army for use in their facilities or to be given at no cost to people the YWCA or Salvation Army identifies as being in need of dishes, glasses, cups and cutlery.
The items are perfectly useable, but were left by the former food service provider and do not match the new ARAMARK products arriving as part of ther changeover process. In the above photo, all the material lined up against the wall is on its way out.
Pictured, left to right: Brian Johnson – Operations Manager, Trent University; Erin English – Catering & Assistant Food Service Director; Cairol McMorrow – District Supervisor Support, Western Region; Brian Blondeel – Executive Chef. Learn more here
Food Services Renovation Information
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New SU Executive Settling in to New Roles
The photo may be black and white, but their roles are anything but. The new Students' Union Executive team officially took office May 1 and are looking forward to the upcoming academic year.
Left to right: SU President Shuna Talbot; VP External Sean Glydon; VP Internal Affairs Adam Long; VP Operations and Finance Michael Kawchuk; and VP Academic Katie Kalmar. Get to know them a bit better, here.
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Living Well at the U of L: Amazing Race Kickoff with President Mike Mahon, May 8
Until June 9: ‘Be(e) Amazing Race’
The Be(e) Amazing Race kicks off on Wednesday, May 8 beginning at 10 a.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre. Sign up here.
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.
Until 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, June 19
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.
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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Steps for Life team part of largest event in Canada
The 2013 Steps for Life Walk 2013 was a huge success! The U of L Luxy Loafers had 87 registered walkers and raised more than $2000 towards the Threads for Life program, which assists families of those individuals lost to workplace accidents. The Lethbridge Walk was the largest in Canada and raised more than $60,000. Additional photos will be available soon on the Wellness website.
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Alumni Association Hosts Two Golf Tournaments to support scholarships
This summer, the Alumni Association is hosting two golf tournaments to support student scholarships -- one in Lethbridge and one in Calgary.
John Gill Memorial Golf Tournament -- Friday, June 14, 2013. In Lethbridge at the Henderson Lake Golf Course. Register here by May 31
Calgary Chapter 11th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament -- Thursday, August 22, 2013. In Calgary at the McKenzie Meadows Golf Club. Register here by August 8.
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Violence Threat Risk Assessment Level 1 Training, May 27, 28
The University will host a two-day, Level 1 Violence Threat Risk Assessment workshop with Kevin Cameron, the Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response.
In this workshop, teams are trained to become knowledgeable practitioners at collecting data that helps to paint a clear picture of how high risk an individual may be and what the appropriate intervention should be based on that data. To register and learn more, please visit this website.
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Fire Alarm Speaker Tests, May 8
More fire alarm tests are taking place this week, in Markin Hall, University Hall, the Library and the AWESB. Find out when, here.
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Pssst... got any spare blood?
Wondering what to do with that spare blood you have pumping around? You can save a life by giving a couple hours of your time to donate blood. To make it even easier, we have another lifebus running at noon on Tuesday, May 21 to take you from the U of L directly to Blood Services and back. To get on the bus, please contact Patti Leeb at leeb@uleth.ca or 403-329-5182
You can also book your own appointment online, here.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, May 13
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of May 13 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca
Please note that after May 13, Uweekly will be published every second Monday until the end of August. Dates are listed below.
May: 13, 27; June: 10, 24; July: 8, 22; August: 6, 19.
August 26 -- Regular weekly editions resume.
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