Monday, March 5, 2012
45th Anniversary Profile: Dr.Robert Sutherland
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 Dr. Robert Sutherland, a leading researcher from the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience.
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Major Announcement for Faculty of Health Sciences, March 15
Representatives from the University and Faculty of Health Sciences will acknowledge a generous individual from the southern Alberta community at a major gift announcement which takes place Thursday, March 15 beginning at 11 a.m. in the foyer / Atrium area of Markin Hall.
The purpose of the gift, and the donor who is supporting it, will remain confidential until 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 15.
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Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates 50 years of University Sports -- U of L President Mahon Guest Speaker
The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame 27th Anniversary Induction Ceremony is set for Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre beginning at 6 p.m.
This year’s theme is “50 years of Canadian university sports” and the guest speaker is Dr. Mike Mahon, former CIS athlete and administrator, and President of the University of Lethbridge.
Hall of Fame members, family, friends, and the public are encouraged to join this annual celebration of sports history in Lethbridge.
Tickets are $45 each (or $315 for a table of eight), available at the City of Lethbridge Ticket Centre locations at the Yates Theatre and the Enmax, phone 403-329-7328.
A U of L team group is among the inductees ... find out who, here.
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Profs Triumph at 2012 Chess Smackdown Opening
The Professors team took the Student team out behind Markin Hall and poked them in the eye (symbolically, of course) in round 1 of Chess Smackdown 2012, which began last week and continues each Monday until March 19. All games begin at 4 p.m. in Galilieo's Lounge in the SU Building.
According to sources from the Profs camp, gaining a decisive victory out of the gate was a gentle reminder to the students that, though they won last year, the profs are not to be trifled with.
WEEK ONE SCORE: Profs -- 4.5. Students -- 1.5.
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Congratulations to 2012 Book Award Recipients
The University of Lethbridge is celebrating the achievements of faculty members who authored books this year with the 2012 Book Awards.
A public reception will be held in Andy's Place on Monday, March 19, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Who are these prolific writers? Find out here.
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Do you know a student who might want an iPad?
The University of Lethbridge is pleased to be participating in a national research study of student interests and attitudes regarding their careers and employers.
The report, known as From Learning to Work, will help employers better understand how to attract students and graduates while also helping us learn how to better serve students with career planning support.
If you know a student who might want a chance to win an iPad, please direct them to this website.
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Respect & Diversity Awareness Week: March 5 - 9
The Gender, Equity and Diversity Caucus of ULFA is holding its 2nd Annual Respect & Diversity Week from March 5 to March 9 and invite all to attend. The list of presentations can be found here.
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Presentations, Cowboy Olympics, "Aggapalooza" and more at Ag Awareness Week
The U of L Agriculture Students have a week of interesting activities planned to raise a bit of awareness about their group on campus, including speakers, an "Aggapallooza" event at the Zoo, and the ever-popular cow-pie bingo.
Tuesday, March 6 -- 12 noon to 1 p.m. SPEAKERS: Dr Kurt Klein ( Economics) and Dr. Brian Freeze (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre) will discuss issues in modern agriculture.
Wednesday March 7 -- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. COWBOY OLYMPICS: Bus loop outside the SU Building. Roping competition, a tricycle barrel race, and much more.
Friday, March 9 -- 10 a.m. COW PIE BINGO: Tickets will be sold for this all week at the table in the atrium, and are $2 a square
Saturday, March 10 -- 9 p.m. AGGAPALOOZA: The Zoo and adjacent ballrooms. Tickets are $5.
If you have questions, want to purchase a cow-pie bingo square or wish to attend their wrap-up 'Aggapalooza" event, please email Ag Club President Steve Jones for more information.
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Students' Union Elections Underway -- Voting Begins March 7
In case you've missed the vast collection of election posters around campus, this is a heads-up that it is once again SU election season. Voting begins on-line on March 7 and closes March 9. The winners will be announced as soon as possible after the polls close on March 9. Get additional information about the election process here.
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“Meeting of the Minds” Brings Research to the Community, March 10
What is ‘genetic fingerprinting?’ Why do bears wear pants? Will a person change their risky behaviour after exposure to frightening information? What is ‘voluntourism,’ and how can it affect developing countries? Is there a more efficient way to distribute wireless services?
And, who are the people asking all of these questions, anyway?
Join some of the best and brightest undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral researchers at the University of Lethbridge for a “Meeting of the Minds” and get answers to those -- and more -- questions on Saturday, March 10 in Markin Hall.
All presentations are geared to an external community audience, and are free to attend.
The day winds up with a reception and poster presentation display at 5 p.m. and a talk at 7 p.m. by pioneering U of L neuroscience researcher Dr. Bryan Kolb, followed by a cocktail dinner. Get additional details here.
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5 Days for the Homeless -- March 11 - 16
An intrepid group of students will be spending a week outdoors from Sunday evening, March 11 to Friday, March 16 to raise funds for Woods Homes, a local organization that supports youth at risk in the community.
5 Days for the Homeless is a national event that students at the U of L have participated in for a number of years. Donations can be made online or in person. Learn more here.
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Help your Hippocampus at Brain Awareness Week: March 12 - 18
The research, technical and administrative group at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) is inviting the community to Brain Awareness Week, which takes place March 12 - 18.
This popular, free event helps the public learn more about the brain and the various ways in which researchers at the U of L are working on brain-related illness, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimers, and much more.
An open house at the CCBN, plus a talk by noted neuroscience researcher Dr Bryan Kolb are the main agenda items. Details are outlined here.
Free Public Lecture, Tuesday, March 13 -- Dr. Bryan Kolb: “Environment, Brain Development and Health"
NOTE: Tickets for this event are free, but it is traditionally quite popular. To ensure you have a seat in the venue, please e-mail Dr. Robbin Gibb to request tickets. They will be held for you at the Yates Theatre. Tickets are also available at the door, but seating is limited.
CCBN Open House, Saturday, March 17. Free parking available.
Request a classroom or community group visit by a CCBN researcher!
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Pronghorn Night at the Movie Mill, March 14
Can a bag of popcorn help a student?
A group of students has secured the Movie Mill for Wednesday, March 14 as a fundraiser for Pronghorn Athletics scholarships, and they hope the community responds.
The 2012 Integrated Management Experience (IME) class has partnered with Movie Mill owner Leonard Binning to have half of the evening's proceeds go toward scholarships -- this year, the funds will support Women's Rugby.
From 6 p.m. to closing, your purchases at the Movie Mill -- for both admission and concessions -- will support Pronghorn Athletics. There are door prizes, on-site contests, and much more. Join the Facebook group for this event, here
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OUTspoken 2012, March 21 - 24
OUTspoken 2012 is the largest annual event of its kind in southern Alberta designed to address a wide variety of LGBTTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer and allies) topics.
Running from March 21 – 24, OUTspoken 2012 is a four-day series of workshops and lectures that includes an evening of entertainment and a dance party, among other activities.
The workshops and lectures feature something for everyone: students, professionals, parents, youth, educators, and those wanting to increase their awareness and understanding of these relevant issues.
OUTspoken will be held in Lethbridge, Alberta on the University of Lethbridge campus, Lethbridge College campus, and at the Galt Museum & Archives. Get the full schedule here.
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Student Leadership Conference, March 24
The University of Lethbridge in conjunction with the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU) is hosting the 2nd annual Leadership Conference.
On March 24, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. students will gain some valuable training in the areas of communication, time management, and organization from some of the best professionals Lethbridge has to offer.
If you know a student who would be interesting in attending this event, please direct them to this website.
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Students Help Students Through Rugby 7s Tournament, March 30
A group of Management students are banking on the number “7” to generate even bigger numbers for Pronghorn Athletics scholarships.
By organizing a Rugby 7s tournament for select regional high school students, the 2012 Integrated Management Experience (IME) group is looking to raise funds that will be directed toward supporting less well-funded Pronghorn sports teams.
Ten teams are registered from high schools in Lethbridge and across southern Alberta, and include four men's teams and six women's teams.
The first games in the Rugby 7s tournament will take place at the U of L Community Stadium on Friday, March 30 beginning at 4 p.m. and will continue Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
A weekend pass is $5 per person (available at the Stadium ticket office Friday and /or Saturday) and also includes entry into what promises to be a high-energy showdown on Saturday afternoon between the Western Canadian Champion U of L Women’s Rugby team and the nationally-ranked Brigham Young University (Provo, UT) Cougars. Learn more here.
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Everest Challenge Returns for a Third Round, With a Twist -- March 30
After raising over $5,000 over the past two years with the Annual Everest Challenge, climbers at the U of L are back at it again.
This year they’re in for a tougher challenge than ever -- but they are staying warm, dry and well oxygenated, right here at home.
Beginning on Friday, March 30, 13 teams of climbers will collectively climb more than 8.8km to reach the equivalent height of Mount Everest using the indoor climbing wall at the University of Lethbridge Ascent Climbing Centre.
“We’re not making it easy for them,” said David Cassidy, U of L Climbing Club president. “This year they will still climb an average of 227 metres per person but there will be extra challenges, like a snow blindness challenge in which climbers will climb blindfolded.” Get more information about how to help a climber, or to sign up for this activity, here.
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Want a Really Dramatic Haircut? Headshave 2012 Can Help
The Kappa Sigma fraternity is hosting its popular Headshave for Cancer on Friday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m. in the University Hall Atrium.
Diligent headshavers have gone bald for a good cause in the past -- raising more than $175,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society to date -- and the group believes that their $30,000 goal this year is attainable.
If you know someone who really, really needs a haircut, wishes to participate -- or to donate, please visit this website to learn more.
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Management Scholarship Dinner Honours Del Allen, President and Founder of DA Electric
Tickets are now on sale for the 25th Annual Management Scholarship Dinner, to be held on Thursday, April 5.
This year's honoree will be Del Allen, president and founder of DA Electric.
The Scholarship Dinner honours leaders who demonstrate dedication and commitment to the community. Through community support, the Faculty of Management will establish the Del Allen Scholarship which will be awarded annually to a Faculty of Management student.
To purchase tickets, please visit this website
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Wellness Update:
Here's the chance to have YOUR say!
Creating high quality organizations and supporting employees to improve their own health and wellness is now more important than ever.
All U of L employees will be asked to take a health and wellness survey during the last two weeks in March. The survey link (with your unique login and password) will be emailed to you March 19.
The University of Lethbridge Wellness Committee is looking for your opinions on wellness and the activities offered here at the U of L. The goal is to improve services and programming for you so please watch for the opportunity to have your say!
The Wellness Committee has been working with the Workplace Health Improvement program (WHIP) through AB Health Services and Metrics@Work to implement and manage the survey on our behalf. This third party involvement will ensure confidentiality and anonymity.
Be sure and complete the survey for a chance to win one of these Great prizes - Grand prizes – a Blackberry Tablet or 1/2 Wellness day (1/2 day off with pay), or one of 20 other great draw prizes. (Thai foot massage, flowers, car care package, fitness classes, and more!)
Info sessions - AH100 - March 6 – 2:00 PM; March 8 – 11:00 AM; March 14 - Noon
For more information contact wellness@uleth.ca or Suzanne McIntosh, Wellness Coordinator at 5217
Ongoing Programs:
Register for a 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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www.thisismyU.ca -- Cavilla and Flying Doctors team making a real difference
He walked into the tiny, cleared out schoolhouse in a small seaside village on the southern coast of Haiti pleading for someone to help him. He was 61 years old, ostracised – mocked and feared by the children in his neighbourhood. No one would give him work.
Five years earlier he had developed a growth the size of a cantaloupe on the side of his head. No one could help him. On this day, in the schoolhouse, he met Dr. Ben Cavilla (BSc ’00), one of three founding members of the Flying Doctors of Canada (FDOC).
Cavilla was in Haiti doing humanitarian work with Heart to Heart International and Los Medicos Voladores (LMV) and checking out the suitability of Haiti for future FDOC projects.
“I spoke to the patient very frankly about the risks of bleeding and infection from cutting the side of his head open in these very primitive conditions, but he was adamant he wanted it done,” recalls Cavilla. What happened? Find out here.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, March 12
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of March 12 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.
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