Monday, March 26, 2012
U of L Senate Confirms 2012 Honorary Degree Recipients
The University of Lethbridge Senate has approved the granting of five Honorary Degrees to a well-known group of individuals at the 2012 Spring and Fall Convocation ceremonies. Find out who they are, here.
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Health Sciences Wins National Changemakers Award for FNMI Student Support
The U of L's Faculty of Health Sciences will be adding more hardware to their trophy case with a new award received just today -- a national Changemakers Initiative award which acknowledges inspiring approaches to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learning.
A project directed by Marilyn Lamb (BA/BEd ’96) a Learning Facilitator and current Master of Arts candidate, was selected from more than 250 entries by an independent panel of judges and through online feedback.
Lamb's winning submission, "Support Services for Aboriginal Students in Health Sciences" explains how the program provides assistance to students by offering support in the often-challenging transition from home and family life to university. Get the full story here.
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Budget Review Process Complete -- Report Now Available
A cross-campus team has completed its work on figuring out how to make the U of L’s budget process work more efficiently.
After extensive consultations with the campus community, the group has created a plan to revise budget process so that it will, among other advantages, create more opportunities for individuals with the appropriate knowledge and expertise to contribute to the decision making process.
Most importantly, the revised budget process will begin with specific, clearly articulated strategic priorities that are widely communicated and commonly understood, and are determined before any discussions of budget allocations take place.
In this way, the budget process will better support the University in achieving its strategic priorities. Read the complete budget task force document here.
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Provincial Election Protocols Announced
A provincial election for Alberta is now underway. Voting day is April 23, 2012
It is possible that representatives from a political campaign may contact the University over the coming weeks regarding an event they are holding or to request support or assistance.
The Government Relations office has prepared some information on protocol for the University community during the election. Read more here.
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Employee Health and Wellness Survey -- Week 2: Are you a prize winner?
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 a unique login and password) was emailed to all employees last week. To date almost 500 people have signed on and completed the brief survey.
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. There are also prizes to be won for participating! Find out what they are, here.
PRIZE WINNERS!
Here are the first set of prize numbers for those who completed the Employee Health and Wellness survey last week. Please contact wellness@uleth.ca or Suzanne at 5217 if your number matches one of these: 7433108 / 7433276 / 7433486 / 7433528 / 7433570 / 7433612
Grand prize draws will be held on Monday, April 2 so if you haven't completed your survey yet you still have a chance to win a prize.
Please contact Wellness by April 5th to pick up your prize. If they don't hear from you by then they will re-draw the prize number.
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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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Swimmers Chase Olympic Dream
A number of local and U of L swimmers are in the running for a spot at the Canadian Olympic trials, taking place this week in Montreal, QC. Collectively, they have logged millions of kilometres over the years through practice and at local, national and international competitions. Learn who's going, and how you can watch their preliminary efforts, here.
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45th Anniversary Profile: Adam Mason
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 Adam Mason, the high-energy leader of the Global Drums team, and an internationally acclaimed percussionist.
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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 Wednesday, March 28, beginning at 10 a.m. in the University Hall Atrium.
Around campus this week, you may see people sporting pink, white, green, bliue of other colours of hair... Ask these brave people about the event.
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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Profs Take Back Chess Champ Title
As the dream of victory died for the Student team at the conclusion of Chess Smackdown 2012, the Profs were celebrating.
With three consecutive and tragically-disappointing years of losses to the Student juggernaut foremost in their minds, the Profs turned up the heat and turned in a final score of 17 to the Students 7 games to take back the championship title. Thanks to all students, faculty, staff and imports from the College who participated this year.
Professors:
Igor Kovalchuk (Biology)
Susan Lait (Chemistry)
Vic Rodych (Philosophy)
Paul Viminitz (Philosophy)
Tyler Jacques (LC)
Brian Titley (Education) team captain / tournament director
Students:
Mojtaba Faraji
Genevieve Stringham
Kendra Brewin
Adamantia Zampeli
Pat Porter
Gregory Holmes (team captain and president, University Chess Club)
A tradition since 1998, the long-term score stands at Profs 8, Students 5 and one tie.
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Global Food Activist Raj Patel Explains How to Feed 10 Billion People, March 30
On Friday, March 30, the Discovery Lecture Series presents Raj Patel, a global food writer, activist, and academic, and award-winning author of Stuffed and Starved and The Value of Nothing. Patel will talk about how to feed the world's preople in the coming years. To learn more, please visit this website.
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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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Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards Recognize Excellence in Sport
On Thursday, March 29th the winners of the Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards will be recognized.
The University of Lethbridge has a number of connections to the Lethbridge Sport Council and this award program, through sponsorships, award recipients and U of L community members who serve as volunteers. Read more here.
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Malawi Dinner and Silent Auction Tickets a Hot Item on April Fool's Day
It's no joke -- a group of Health Sciences and Fine Arts students travelling to Malawi this summer are hosting a dinner and silent auction to raise funds for mosquito nets.
The event takes place at Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar located at 2375 Mayor Magrath Drive S on Sunday, April 1. Tickets are $20, and in addition to dinner there are several thousand dollars worth of silent auction items up for grabs. Get the details here.
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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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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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Last Call for Management Scholarship Dinner Tickets
Tickets are now on sale -- and moving quickly -- 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. Get additional information here.
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Attention, Attention: Fire Alarm Speaker Testing Tuesday
There will be a fire alarm speaker test conducted on Tuesdsay March 27, 2012 in the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building, Markin Hall, University Hall and the Library Building. When? Find out here.
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Bookstore Notes: Inventory Closure and a Contest
The Bookstore will be closed March 29 and 30 for year end inventory. Regular business hours resume Monday, April 2.
Day Planner Cover Art Contest
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Locker Lease - Renewal/Refund Time
Locker leases expire April 30. Unless you want your stuff handed over to charity, please visit this website to learn more about renewing your space.
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Recycle Tim Hortons Drink Cups
When the rim has been rrrolled, please don't toss out your Tim Hortons drink cup. Caretaking reports they can be recycled. Learn more here.
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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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