Monday, May 14, 2012
May Pension and Benefits News Now Available
Catch up on the latest news from the Pension and Benefits team. Click here for more information.
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Online Payroll Deduction for "Supporting Our Students" Campaign Now Available
Whether you’re just thinking about getting on board or already give to Supporting Our Students, thanks to a team of volunteers, it’s now even easier to participate.
Online payroll deduction is now available for those who want to give to the annual SOS campaign, all thanks to the diligent work of Jaime Chinn, Darin McGee and Rahim Kanjiyani. The trio of volunteers donated their time on evenings and weekends to complete the online payroll deduction project.
Now, to give to SOS, all you have to do is log in to the Bridge, click the Employee tab, click Supporting Our Students and follow the instructions. Or, just click here.
Put students first by signing up today. To learn more about Supporting Our Students, click here.
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Spring Convocation Overview -- May 31 - June 1
The 2012 Spring Convocation ceremonies take place Thursday, May 31 and Friday, June 1 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness.
Approximately 1,500 people are eligible to graduate.
Ceremonies are free and open to the public, starting at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. A complete checklist for grads and families is available at this website.
Convocation ceremonies will be streamed online. This web link will be live about 10 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony.
The University will award four Honorary Degrees over the course of two days (one per ceremony). Learn who they are, here.
Volunteers are needed for a few positions both Thursday and Friday. Please call Sheena Olson at ext 2482 to learn more about volunteering at Convocation.
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President's Award for Service Excellence Recipients Announced
The President’s Award for Service Excellence recognizes exceptional service to the University of Lethbridge and members of the University community.
The Award is given to two individuals: one AUPE staff member and one APO/Exempt Support Staff member.
This year, employees Linda Sebastian and Kathy Schrage received the award for AUPE and APO, respectively. Read more here.
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Lottie Austin and George Evelyn Receive Senate Volunteer Award
For their unwavering commitment to the U of L and the community, Lottie Austin and George Evelyn are the recipients of the 2012 Senate Volunteer Award for volunteer work on behalf of the University of Lethbridge. Read more here.
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Chancellor's Dinner, May 31
Chancellor Dr. Shirley McClellan will host the annual Chancellor's Dinner on Thursday, May 31 to celebrate Spring Convocation.
LOCATION: Coast Hotel, 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S.
Reception: 6 p.m. / Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Brief program to follow
Cost: $65 per person
RSVP deadline is May 18
E-mail: senate@uleth.ca / Phone: 403-329-2482
Register online, here.
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David Hay 2012 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient
When Dr. David Hay discovered he could actually study knights and castles in school, he never wanted to leave the educational environment. It’s good fortune for the University of Lethbridge that he still hasn’t.
The winner of the 2012 Distinguished Teaching Award says he’s always had a love of history, and it’s his great fortune that he’s been able to turn it into a rewarding career.
“As teachers, we should never forget just how lucky we are to be able to make our living helping people learn,” says Hay, who came to the University in 2000, his first professorship after earning his PhD from the University of Toronto. Read more here
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Rasmussen's Research Contributions Earn Ingrid Speaker Medal
Professor of biological sciences Dr. Joseph Rasmussen has made outstanding contributions in fisheries and aquatic biology for three decades.
For his distinguished record of achievement and enduring contributions to these areas of study, the University of Lethbridge has named Rasmussen as the recipient of the 2012 Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship, or Performance.
A Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Rasmussen is the director of the University of Lethbridge’s Water Institute for Sustainable Environments (WISE). Read more here
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Lance Grigg Appointed 2012 Board of Governors Teaching Chair
For his continued dedication to the scholarship and practice of teaching, the University of Lethbridge is proud to appoint Lance Grigg as a Board of Governors Teaching Chair.
An outstanding teacher and scholar, Grigg has consistently demonstrated clear thinking and enthusiasm for the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning at the University of Lethbridge.
A professor in the Faculty of Education, Grigg’s primary areas of instruction are critical inquiry in social studies education and philosophy of education.
His teaching and research interests include: critical thinking across the curriculum, the philosophy of insight, chess in the classroom and religious education. Read more here.
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Academic Staff Service on University Committees -- Nominations Requested
A number of committees on campus require members of the academic staff to serve on them for defined terms. There are currently several committees which have spaces available. To view the opportunities, please visit this website.
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Summer Painting Schedule
The painting team will be making their way around campus this summer with a more action-packed schedule than ever before.
This month, the SU Building, Anderson Hall and Turcotte Hall get spruced up. To find out where they are headed next, please click here.
Products used in this project are environmentally friendly and safe for workers and those occupying adjacent spaces.
The paint products contain no or low (VOC's) Volatile Organic Compound. There may be a faint odour from time to time and those with a high sensitivity to products of this nature should be aware.
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U of L Researchers Host National Conference in Theoretical Physics - June 7-9
The Theoretical Physics Group of the Department of Physics and Astronomy will host Theory Canada 7, a national conference in theoretical physics from June 7 to 9.
About 60 participants will come from all over Canada and beyond.
The banquet speaker will be Sheilla Jones, journalist and author of The Quantum Ten. Learn more about this activity, here.
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RiboWest Conference - June 10 - 13
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is hosting the RiboWest conference on campus June 10 to 13. Alternating between UNBC and the U of L, the RiboWest Conference is an annual meeting of RNA researchers from western Canada and beyond. Learn more about this year's conference, here.
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2012 Alberta Summer Games Volunteers Needed
The organizers of the 2012 Alberta Summer Games are seeking assistance to recruit volunteers.
In order for the Games to reach its full complement of volunteers, they are looking for 1,900 people to help out in various capacities – and for varying time commitments prior to, and during, the Games, which run from July 26 – 29 at numerous sites in Lethbridge and region.
The Alberta Summer Games website lists all of the opportunities available and there is something for everyone of all ages and interests! Get more information here.
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Office Closures / Office Hours
May 1 to Aug. 25 -- Registrar's Office and Student Services Summer Hours
May 1 -- Fine Arts Advising Summer Hours / Temporary Location
May 1 -- Disabilities Resource Centre: Mon. to Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
May 7 -- The Zoo Open for Summer term
May 10 to June 14 -- Amended hours for Arts and Science Advising
May 15 -- Recruitment and Student Life Office closed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
May 24 -- Arts and Science Advising office closed
June 12 -- Arts and Science Advising office closed
June 14 -- Arts and Science Advising office closed in the morning
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Bursaries Offered by Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is offering bursaries to students in grades 11, 12 as well as at the post-secondary level who are able to recruit a minimum of 20 blood donors.
The awards are worth $1,500 and $1,000 and will be disbursed in Fall 2012. Learn more about this opportunity, here.
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8th Annual Bee Heart Smart Challenge: Winners, and this Week's Assignment
May 24 -- Wellness Lunch and Learn: Mindful Eating for Weight Management
This week's challenge: Attend a ‘Drop in Fitness’ Class at SRS for FREE if you are in the Heart Smart Challenge -- (subject to space availability)
To find out who the winners are of the early bird and random draw prizes, please visit this website.
This initiative for U of L employees is sponsored by the Wellness Committee with support from the Web Team, Sport and Recreation Services and AUPE.
The goal of the Bee Heart Smart Challenge is to promote an increase in activity, improve health and offer a fun challenge to your co-workers!
Prizes - Early Bird registrants (enter prior to April 30); will be entered for a draw prize. Top performance and random draw prizes available throughout the challenge.
NEW THIS YEAR - GO MOBILE The website will help you register activities, win Beat points and Register Achievements for the weekly challenges. Get more information here.
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Next Uweekly -- Tuesday, May 22
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of May 22 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.
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