Monday, August 13, 2012

New Security Manager Brings Royal Family Protection, Counter-terrorism experiences to campus

It’s safe to say that Peter Ashworth doesn’t see the world around him the way most people do. As the new security manager for the University of Lethbridge, that stands out as one of his greatest assets.

Ashworth spent 30 years in London’s Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), working in every capacity from uniform patrol to royal family and diplomatic protection to his penultimate post, as head of the intelligence unit at Heathrow Airport responsible for crime and counter-human smuggling. How did he get to the U of L?  Learn more here. 

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Follow the U of L on Twitter, Facebook

Want to stay up to date on what the U of L is distributing on Twitter and Facbook?

Twitter: @ulethbridgenews 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ulethbridge.ca

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Pension & Benefits Newsletter - August edition

The August Pension and Benefits Newsletter is now available for viewing.

The Professional Supplement Allocation for all employees (except AUPE) has been loaded into accounts and can now be veiwed by logging into the Bridge.

As well, Alberta's minimum wage is set to increase, beginning Sept. 1. Find out how this may affect you on campus.

For all this and more, check this link for the latest Pension and Benefits Newsletter.

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U of L grad unearths 3,000 year-old artifact in Turkey

U of L alum Darren Joblonkay (BA '10) uncovers a 3,000-year-old statue of King Suppiluliuma in Turkey.

Check out the full story, and find out who King Suppiluliuma was, at the
U of L Facebook page.

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Word on the Street Festival -- Volunteers Needed

The 2012 Word on the Street Festival takes place on Sunday, September 23 downtown on the streets and parking lot surrounding the Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch, located on the corner of Stafford Drive and 5th Ave. S.

A very successful launch last year saw more than 2,000 people take in a full day of music, readings, family activities and fun for all ages. 

The U of L is supporting this festival again -- the Bookstore is a partner and will be on site, several student clubs and individual students have agreed to take on specific projects, and numerous faculty and staff volunteer their time.

This year's event promises to be bigger and better, and is still Alberta's only Word on the Street festival!  

You can help with this event by volunteering for a variety of projects. Learn more here.

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New SSHRC Insight deadline, Aug. 15

An important deadline for researchers looking for support from the SSHRC Insight Grants program occurs Wednesday, Aug. 15.

To be eligible to apply to the October 2012 Insight Grants competition, applicants must first submit a Notice of Intent to SSHRC via the online forms system by Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. Applicants who have not submitted a Notice of Intent by this date will be ineligible to submit a full application to the October 2012 competition.

For more information, follow this link.

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Sports medicine clinic to take Wellness Centre to next level

Construction is ongoing this summer on the creation of a new Sports Medicine Clinic.

The University of Lethbridge is poised to become a hub for the delivery of orthopedic medicine and sports medicine to the southern Alberta area.

A lease agreement has been finalized that will bring Dr. Stephen Kwan and his group to campus to open a sports medicine clinic in fall 2012. It’s a relationship that has been in the planning stages for years and has finally come together this spring. Learn what the clinic will be offering, here. 

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CCBN renovation boosts safety, enhances research

Research staff at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) is celebrating a small feat. For the first time in many years they have a central storage room for their chemicals.

Although it may seem like a minor milestone, the new storage room plays a fundamental role in keeping the facility safe and organized.

For more on the renos, get details here.

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Health and Wellness August Newsletter available

Are you heading out on an August holiday? What happens if something goes wrong, what should you do?

The latest edition of the Health and Wellness Newsletter, Comfort Zone, is now available and is here to help. Vacation emergencies - are you prepared?

Also in this edition, what do you tell your children about talking to strangers? This article discusses how 'stranger danger' isn't the right way to proceed.

Check out the August Comfort Zone newsletter here.

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Parking Lot Construction Update: Lots set to reopen at end of month

Construction on the University's western campus parking lots has been running smoothly. The project is on schedule with the majority of the work set to be complete by mid-August. Final enhancements and clean-up of the affected areas is expected to happen the last week of the month, and the lots will reopen in time for the beginning of the fall semester.

The pouring of new concrete sidewalks and curbing that will outline the new parking lot design is already underway and should be complete by the end of the week (Aug. 17).

Installation of new lighting, painting of stall lines and planting of landscaping will commence the following week (Aug. 20).

Get more details here.

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What's new at www.thisismyU.ca?

The rich landscape art of R.F.M. McInnis

Robert Francis Michael McInnis was born in 1942 in Saint John, N.B., where he received a diploma in fine and applied arts in 1961. In his early career, McInnis worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, and served as a Royal Canadian Air Force photographer from 1962 to 1966. His work is part of the U of L Art Gallery's extensive collection. View more images here. 

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Copier Upgrades Coming

The University has renewed its agreement with Ricoh Canada, extending our current partnership to June 2017.

Over the next few weeks all of the existing copiers on our campuses will be replaced and upgraded to new Ricoh Multi-Function Printers [MFPs] that offer the latest print & copy technology and maintain all of the features now available on your current copier.

Printing Services will maintain the current price structure through to 2017 -- prices that have not increased since 1999. Additional details can be found here. 

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Next Uweekly -- Monday, August 27

Over the summer, Uweekly will be published every second Monday until August 27. If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of August 27 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca.

Summer publishing dates: 

Monday, August 27

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