Monday, April 16, 2012
Lorne Williams Appointed Interim Assistant Dean, Northern Campuses
The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has confirmed the appointment of Lorne Williams as the Interim Assistant Dean of Northern Campuses, effective May 1.
Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, and working closely with the faculties and the School of Graduate Studies on campus, Williams will provide a voice at Dean's Council and a perspective on the U of L’s presence in Calgary and Edmonton.
Williams moves to this new position with more than 20 years of U of L experience, including more than a decade of work in the Calgary market as a director, instructor and coordinator at the U of L Calgary campus. During his time there, he won six teaching awards. Learn more here.
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Pension and Benefits News Now Available
Get up to speed on the latest hot news items from the Pension and Benefits team, 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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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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Gushul Studio Honoured with Crowsnest Pass Heritage Sign
The Gushul Studio, a long-time asset to the Crowsnest Pass community -- and a U of L artist-in-residence facility since 1988 -- was recently recognized by the Crowsnest Heritage Initiative with a special sign to commemorate its place in the community.
Read more here
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Comet ‘Demolition Derby’ Creates New Information About Solar System Origin
Compelling new images from the Herschel Space Telescope – parked more than 1.5 million kilometres from earth and facing into deep space -- are showing researchers what the formation of our solar system must have looked like at its early stages: a violent, comet-laden disk of debris where thousands of 1 km wide chunks of ice collide and spin around a young star.
The images are made possible in part by SPIRE, technology created by University of Lethbridge physics and astronomy researchers and designed and built by an international consortium of space agencies, universities and research institutes. Get the full story, here.
U OF L HOSTS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH MEETING OF 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.
Researchers from around the world will gather to update their colleagues on the 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. Learn more here.
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Dancing Stormtroopers: What Would Darth Vader Think?
A recent 3D motion capture animation by U of L New Media Student Matt Lunde is causing a stir in the Galactic Empire.
With a an entire group of Imperial Stormtroopers dancing to the group LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem", it is unlikely they can guard against intrusive Jedi. See for yourself: Lunde's project can be viewed here
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Last Chance for 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 last session is scheduled for Friday, April 20. Get more details here.
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Privacy Office Now Very Public -- check out their new website
The University of Lethbridge Privacy Office is responsible for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act legislation, the Personal Security Policy program, the Conflict of Interest program, and policy analysis for Human Resources.
All this information is now housed in one convenient place -- a new web link on the Human Resources website. Check it out, here.
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The Final Refresh 2012, April 17
Everyone is invited to the U of L Alcohol Awareness Committee’s 3rd annual Final Re-Fresh!
On Tuesday April 17, 2012 between 11am-2pm plan to unwind and meet a friend, a favorite Prof or colleague at the UCA atrium. There will be a free lunch for the first 650 people, tasty Mocktails, prizes for participation and some crazy fun entertainment with human bumper balls, among other activities. Learn more here.
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Last Class Bash -- April 18
You can't say you weren't warned. Last Class Bash, the ever-popular and annual blowout celebration of the end of classes, takes place April 18 beginning at noon in the Grove, just east of Markin Hall.
You should be able to hear it before you see it, if all goes as planned. While every effort is made to manage the sound to keep it on campus, environmental conditions may carry it further.
Organizers hope the weather cooperates for an outdoor event, but in case of rain or snow, festivities move indoors to the Zoo. Additional information can be found here.
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Deadline to apply for Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards - May 1
If you know a continuing student who needs cash -- and who doesn't? -- please direct them to The Bridge to make sure they have filled in their application to see if they qualify for student awards. The deadline is May 1. Get additional information here.
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Final Exam Prep for Students -- Learning Strategists Available
With final exams beginning April 21, and despite every warning that students should be ready, some will not be prepared for the exam process.
If you know students who could use some additional help, please refer them to the free and confidential Learning Strategists.
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45th Anniversary Profile: Chris Hollingsworth
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 Chris Hollingsworth, a U of L student and current president of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, a campus group which recently raised more than $13,000 for cancer research, among other projects.
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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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Parkinson discovers a mentor, launches a career
Thinking back, Emma Parkinson (BMus ’08), up-and-coming mezzo-soprano with Opera de Montréal, remembers growing up in a household filled with music.
“My dad (Brian Parkinson) is a drama professor at the University of Lethbridge and my mom is an elementary school teacher. My older sister and I grew up playing piano, taking dance lessons and putting on little plays for our family. I loved it, the performing, the singing, the dancing, all of it really,” recalls Parkinson.
“My parents always had music of all different genres going on in the house, but I actually hated opera when I was growing up. It was the one type of music that would make me run out of the room.”
How did Emma recover from her fear of opera? Read more here.
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U of L 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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Library Extended hours, April 13 - 29
The Library has extended its weekend hours of operation and is now open every night until 11 p.m. from April 13 to 29. Learn more here.
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Pronghorn Women's Rugby Team Among 2012 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
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.
Among the inductees are the Pronghorn Women's Rugby Teams (2007, 2008, 2009) who are being recognized for their multiple national championships.
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. Learn more here.
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Lux Bucks Winner
Who won the most recent Lux Bucks draw? Find out 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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Next Uweekly -- Monday, April 23
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of April 23 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.
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