Monday, April 8, 2013
Food Services / Catering Services Transition Update
As we approach the changeover from Sodexo to Aramark at the end of April, Sodexo Catering will be gearing down operations. Please review the timelines for the transition period, here.
ARAMARK Catering on Campus Launches May 1
Erin English is the new contact for catering services requests as of May 1. She has produced a quick overview of the process for catering orders as the transition to Aramark becomes effective May 1. Please visit this website for more information.
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Alumnus Anderson takes pride in being No. 1
Wayne Anderson (BASc ’73), has the distinction of being the first student registered at the U of L -- he holds ID number 00057001. He is a regular visitor to campus for wellness programming and, in May, will receive his Fiat Lux Ring.
“One of my proudest accomplishments is graduating after spending all those years in University. The ring is something to always remind me of the years I put in and of being a part of the University. I feel pretty impressed to see how far the University has come from when I first started until now. When I see all these students I think, gee it has been a long time since I have been a student here.”
Get the full story here.
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Living Well at the U of L
The latest Comfort Zone newsletter is now available on the Wellness website.
Upcoming Wellness sessions:
April 15 -- Lunch and Learn with Rebound Health. Lunch and learn – Dr. Kwan, Orthopedic Surgeon; a sports medicine physician; and Lethbridge Orthotics will be on hand to discuss the services the centre provides as well as how to access their services.
‘Be(e) Amazing Race’ early bird registration begins soon!
This year our Bee Heart Smart will be taking a new route, starting with Aerobiquerque, New Mexico!! Get your teams geared up and ready to travel across the continent for good health!! The Challenge will be May 1 – June 9.
May 4, 2013 – Steps for Life Walk
In conjunction with NAOSH week, the U of L ‘Luxy Loafers’ will be walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy. This year we would like to have lots of U of L folks to help us pay tribute to Curtis Dodd who was fatally injured at the U of L residence construction site last fall. If you would like to join the team, sponsor a walker, or would just like more information please contact Suzanne at wellness@uleth.ca http://stepsforlife2013.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1060706
Helen Schuler Nature Centre – annual Coulee Clean up, April 22 – May 12.
Contact wellness@uleth.ca if you would like to volunteer to help clean up the University coulees.
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Pure North S'nergy Foundation sessions confirmed until December
Please email universityoflethbridge@purenorth.ca or call Ryan at 1-403-984-5214 to register or for more info. Here is the last notice about Pure North if you would like more information. Please note as of Jan 2013, there is a registration fee for ‘non-vulnerable’ participants.
May 1 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
June 19 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
Sept. 25 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
Dec. 4 -- 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Markin Hall
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Input requested for Teaching Day, May 3
The Teaching Centre will be holding its annual Teaching Day
on May 3. The organizers are in the process of planning the day's events, and have several ideas already -- but want more input. Please check out this website for additional information.
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Research ties established through Japanese macaques
When Dr. Jean-Baptiste Leca was studying for his undergraduate degree in his hometown of Bordeaux, France, it’s likely he never expected that one day he’d be doing post-doctoral work at the University of Lethbridge, and that the Japanese macaques would be the conduits for that link.
And yet here he is, with his wife Dr. Noëlle Gunst, studying these monkeys alongside Dr. Paul Vasey of the University’s Department of Psychology. Get the full story here.
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Trying to conceive? Make sure dad is as relaxed as mom
While it is well documented that the health of expectant mothers can have a corresponding effect on their children, a new University of Lethbridge (U of L) study has found that prenatal stresses fathers face can have a detrimental impact on their offspring.
The study, conducted at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience at the U of L and published in the journal Neuroscience, found that male rats stressed prior to conception produce developmentally delayed offspring.
Dr. Robbin Gibb says the finding could have major implications for public health approaches in human populations.
Read more here.
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U of L Library helps Cardston tell its temple stories
It stands today as an iconic symbol and regional landmark, and early last month, a group of citizens gathered at the Cardston library to recognize its significance in shaping the history of this southern Alberta community.
It has been 100 years since ground was broken in Cardston, Alta. for the first Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple built in Canada. Now, with the help of the University of Lethbridge Library, The Cardston Temple: An Historical Record, a digitized collection of photographs and documents about the temple, has been created.
The digital collection represents the work and resources of many individuals and institutions, not the least of which was the U of L library and its specified software and digitization team. Get the full story here.
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5 Questions with Dr. Olu Awosoga
Dr Olu Awosoga (Health Sciences) is passionate about using his knowledge in applied statistics to provide simple interpretation of results obtained from data analysis to make sense to the average person – a fundamental basis for his research interests.
Most recently, as a principal investigator, he has applied for several grants through the Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research and Workers Compensation Board to investigate the health status of childcare workers in southern Alberta. Read more here.
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Computing team clears another hurdle on the way to St. Petersburg
The U of L's ACM Programming team recently returned from a trip to Chicago where they placed in the middle third of a group of 23 teams from North America -- a run-up to their summer trek to an appearance at an international competition in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Congratulations to team coach Howard Cheng and team members Darcy Best, Hugh Ramp and Chris Martin for their efforts in the other 'windy city!'
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Hansen named Horns men's head coach
The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Athletic Department announced that Mike Hansen (BA '96, BEd '99, MA '09) has been named the new head coach of the Pronghorn men’s basketball program Friday, becoming the 10th head coach in the program's history.
Hansen replaces Dave Adams, who resigned Feb. 25 after his fourth season with the program to pursue an international teaching opportunity.
“We are excited to welcome Mike back to the program," says Executive Director of Sport and Recreation, Sandy Slavin. “His track record at the college level speaks for itself and his connection to the basketball community in southern Alberta is equally important.”
Hansen returns to the ‘Horns program after suiting up for the blue and gold during the 1990s. He played in 74 games for the Pronghorns over four seasons under the program's all-time winningest coach, Dave Crook, and graduated after the 1994 season. Learn more here.
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Managment Dinner Sold out!
The Faculty of Management's Scholarship Dinner is officially sold out. The event, which takes place on Thursday, April 11, honours Cor Van Raay,
a local agribusiness entrpreneur. As well, award winners from student competitions will be acknowledged, and the Faculty of Management Professor of the Year will be recognized.
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Library Extended Hours: April 12 – 29
The Library's extended hours begin April 12 and conclude April 29.
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Team support goes a long way
Maybe it’s her background as a Pronghorns women’s basketball player, but Dr. Lorraine Beaudin (BEd ’89, MEd’ 98) likes to think of the University of Lethbridge community as a team.
“We all have a responsibility to the people around us,” she explains, drawing experience from her time on the hardcourt. “We need to work together in order to be successful and that means giving of ourselves for the betterment of the group.”
Currently the assistant dean of field experience in the U of L’s Faculty of Education, Beaudin first started giving back to her university as an undergraduate student.
The lesson stuck with her long after the basketball season ended and Beaudin has been a strong supporter of Pronghorns women’s basketball ever since.
Beaudin is a contributor to the Supporting our Students program. Learn more here.
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Removing fear from math
There is no denying that for many high school students, there is a fear factor associated with mathematics.
The University of Lethbridge’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is looking to ease those fears, and in the end, maybe inspire more students to pursue, rather than retreat, from studies in math.
“We need to bridge that gap from fear to fun,” says longtime professor Dr. Hadi Kharaghani. “This is a very big issue, to try and show students that there is a fun side to math, and if we can do that it can lead to better understanding.”
Kharaghani, along with
Drs. Abbas Momeni and Soroosh Yazdani (both former silver medalists at the World Mathematics Olympiad), has partnered with the Recruitment and Retention Project (RRP) to leverage seed funding from the Strategic Enrolment Management Committee (SEMC) to secure support from the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) and the Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) to create a free Fun With Math program at the U of L.
Learn more here.
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Certified Therapy Dogs Debut in Puppy Room, April 8 - 19
Counselling Services is proud to announce that certified Therapy Dogs will be coming to campus for students who need some puppy-induced stress relief!
We have breeds ranging from a Shih Tzu Mix to a Cockapoo, Shetland Sheepdog and a Whippet, all tested for amiable temperament and certified by St. John's Ambulance as working Therapy Dogs.
Counselling Services gratefully acknowledges the support and guidance of St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dogs Program, Risk and Safety Services and key sponsor, ULSU. Find out which dogs are available, and when, here.
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Plots at Campus Community Garden Going Fast / Garden Fundraiser Ends April 19
The Campus Roots Community Garden has only 6 garden plots remaining unassigned for the 2013 gardening season. If you are interested in gardening with us this year, email campusroots@uleth.ca
to reserve your plot. Gardeners should plan to attend the Orientation on April 10. Learn more here
Garden Fundraiser Ends April 19
A popular garden fundraiser is coming to a close. Don't forget to order your bulbs and other garden favourites, and support the Campus Roots Community Garden Association at the same trime! Details here.
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SSHRC President Chad Gaffield to visit campus, April 10
The current president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada, Dr. Chad Gaffield, will be visiting the University of Lethbridge on April 10, 2013.
Dr. Gaffield will be visiting campus in the morning, and will be giving an open talk for faculty and graduate students in Andy’s Place (AH100) at 9:45 a.m. Get the details here
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News Roundup
Lethbridge Herald -- Universities and Society
Edmonton Journal / Postmedia Newswire -- Dreams sunk for rowers after boat capsizes in Atlantic Ocean
CBC TV Edmonton -- LRT beating inspires anti-violence effort
Calgary Herald -- University of Lethbridge professor using Atlantic rowing expedition as teaching aid
Financial Post -- All bets are on: Do casinos pay off for cities?
Lethbridge Herald -- Education Fears Rise
Targeted News Service -- Message from Board of Governors Chair Gordon Jong: University Budget and Letter of Expectation
Claresholm Local Press -- Craig MacMillan: One of Canada's top police officers
Calgary Sun -- World Autism Day Recognized
Edmonton Avenue Magazine -- Face Value: A desire to let a beard run wild leads to a close shave at the altar
Cape Breton Post -- Church closures inevitable, but collaboration could save some
Lethbridge Herald -- Local Zone 1 team wins hockey gold at Alberta Games
Canadian Jewish News -- Literary festival has plenty of Jewish content
Edmonton Journal -- Churches attract hundreds with a modern approach to prayer
If you know anyone who has been featured or mentioned in the media, and has a U of L connection, please send a note to robert.cooney@uleth.ca
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Celebrating Faculty Research, April 11
Join the Research Services team to celebrate the groundbreaking research and creative achievement taking place at the U of L as they recognize those faculty members who have secured significant research funding or published their research findings in the last year. Get the details here
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Do you know a student who needs money?
The deadline for the Undergrad Scholarship Application is approaching, which means students need to apply soon!
There are many awards based on different criteria - academics, community involvement, financial need, etc....
If you know a student who could benefit from some scholarship cash (and who doesn't?) please have them check out this website for additional information.
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Join the U of L Walk for MS team, April 27
The U of L has a team for the Walk for MS, which takes place on Saturday, April 27 at Fort Whoop-Up. The team meets at the collection tent at Fort-Whoop Up at 9:30 a.m. Learn more here
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What's happening on the U of L Facebook page? Are you following the U of L on Twitter?
Check out the U of L's facebook page, here.
Follow the U of Lon Twitter, here.
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Bookstore Sale
Check the Bookstore website for their latest sales extravaganza!
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, April 15
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of April 15 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca
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