Monday, April 2, 2012
U of L Featured in Alberta Venture Magazine's 15th Anniversary Special Edition
University of Lethbridge President Mike Mahon is featured in a section of Alberta Venture Magazine's 15th Anniversary edition, on the stands this coming week.
Among other topics, Mahon, one of 15 leaders in the province interviewed by thr Alberta Venture team, talks about the need for economic diversification, the role for post-secondary education in that diversification and the growing notion of accountability for universities.
Get the full story, and view the video interview segments, here.
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U of Rotaract Club Wins International Outstanding Project Award
The University of Lethbridge Rotaract Club has received a high-profile international award for an event the group hosted in February, 2011 to raise money for the Tasiuqtigiit Society, a family resource centre in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
As winners of the North America and Caribbean Outstanding Project, the U of L Rotaract group was chosen from among hundreds of entrants and are among seven clubs worldwide to receive this honour from Rotary International. Learn more here.
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Wellness Update: Health Check for U -- What is it and how can it help me?
On April 12 beginning at 12 noon, please join the Wellness team in AH100 for a session on the Health Check for U program, followed by a deonstration of the health screening process.
Wellness Survey Completed
If you took the time to fill out the Wellness survey over the past two weeks, you have contributed to incredasing the value of Wellness programming on campus. You might also have won a prize.
Grand prize draws will be held on Monday, April 2
Winning numbers will be posted on the Wellness website
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Free Tax Preparation
If you meet certain income requirements, you can have your taxes done at no cost through the Faculty of Managment / CRA volunteer tax program. The next sessions are scheduled for Friday, March 30, Friday, April 13, and Friday, April 20. Get more details here.
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45th Anniversary Profile: Jane O'Dea
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. newscasts.
This week, the segment features Jane O'Dea, a Dean Emeritus of the Faculty of Education who, among other initiatives, founded the Niitsiitapi Education program with partners from the Kainai community.
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U of L, Management Partner with Canadian Blood Services
The Faculty of Management and the U of L have signed on as "Partners for Life" with Canadian Blood Services.
This is an ongoing program, so faculty and staff of the U of L, along with their friends and families, can sign up as blood donors through the U of L partnership. Learn more about this partnership, here.
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Can You Use a Cellphone in Sport and Recreation Faciities?
Beginning April 2, the Sport and Recreation staff will be enforcing a no cellphone rule in their facilities, for customer safety and privacy.
All cell phone and other photographic device use is prohibited in Sport and Recreation locker rooms and Fitness Centre. This is to ensure patrons’ safety when using equipment and to protect patrons’ privacy by eliminating the potential for photographs to be taken. The full policy is available here.
If you would like clarification on this policy, or contact Mike Whipple, Customer Service Coordinator (403) 394-3940 office (403) 332-3607 cell / e-mail whipma@uleth.ca.
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Unstoppable human resource
Dr. Mahfooz Ansari found himself at the University of Lethbridge three years ago in much the same way his two-year teaching appointment in Malaysia became a 12-year commitment - he was talked into it.
Ansari knew Director of International Programs Andrea Amelinckx well through the Faculty of Management’s Malaysia Work-Study Program, and was acquainted with former U of L faculty members, all of whom encouraged him to come to Lethbridge.
He agreed to a term as a visiting professor in 2006, at the end of which then-dean Murray Lindsay was finally able to get him to commit, and he and his wife made Lethbridge their home.
Learn more about Dr Ansari, here.
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U of Team to Take on MS Walk, April 28
The University of Lethbridge has formed a team for the Walk for MS, which takes place Saturday morning, April 28 at Fort Whoop-Up. The team plans to meet at the collection tent at Fort-Whoop Up at 9:30 am that day.
We invite you, your co-workers, your family, and your friends to join the team. If you are interested in joining the team you can register for the walk online at this website
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Office Closures
Library Easter Weekend Hours, April 6 - 9
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, April 2
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of April 2 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.
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