Monday, January 14, 2013
2013 - 2014 Budget Update
U of L President Mike Mahon has posted an update on the 2013-2014 budget for the University of Lethbridge community.
The budget website houses a sign-in page for employees to view the most recent budget documents and to learn more about the process by which the U of L is developing the 2013 - 2014 budget, here.
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Mahon Goes to the "Big House" January 18, 10 a.m.
University of Lethbridge President Mike Mahon has agreed to be taken in for 'questioning' on January 18 at 10 a.m about taking his zeal for campus fitness to extremes.
You can decide for yourself if the charges levelled against the veteran administrator and researcher are true -- and can help raise funds to bail Mike out of "Jail." Read more here.
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Latest Pension and Benefits News Now Available
The Pension & Benefits January 2013 Newsletter is available for viewing on the Pension and Benefits website. This issue contains some very time-sensitive information regarding 2013 Rate Increases, so please take a moment and review it.
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Operating Hours
January 14 -- Writing Centre Open, New Term Operating Hours
January 14 and 15 -- A&S Student Program Services Extended Hours
January 18 -- Arts & Science Academic Advisors Not Available
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U of L Awarded Silver and Bronze for Communications Materials
The University of Lethbridge has earned three awards at the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VIII Communication Awards competition:
SILVER -- U of L Viewbook series (Viewbooks and Prospective Student Publications)
BRONZE -- Play Day (Projects & Programs / Special Events)
BRONZE -- Alberta's Destination University - 2013 U of L Student Recruitment Materials (Marketing, Recruiting, Student Involvement, Community or Government Relations Projects).
CASE is an international organization of colleges and univerisities in the western Canadian provinces and the northwestern United States.
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Living Well at the U of L
Upcoming Wellness sessions:
January 15 and January 17 -- Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers, Supervisors and Co-Workers
January 17 -- Mini Masssages begin! Book soon!
Pure North Sessions Scheduled for January 23, Markin Hall -- Please watch for information on start times in next week's Uweekly.
For additional information, please visit the Wellness Website.
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"Tomorrow Project" Challenge: U of L and Lethbridge College in "Mortal Combat" for Participants
The Tomorrow Project needs our help and has put forward a challenge to the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College communities to sign up participants for a long-term study on cancer reduction.
The Tomorrow Project is the largest health research study ever undertaken in our province. Its goal is to find out more about the causes of cancer and other health conditions.
Knowing more about what causes diseases will help researchers develop better strategies to improve our health in the future. Sign up here.
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Play Day Coming Soon -- Volunteer Request
Last year, more than 2,500 people experienced the flat-out fun of unstructured play at Play Day 2012, an event that celebrates the importance of play for all ages.
This year, Play Day takes place on February 18 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year's circus-themed event invites families to clown around.
Admission is free. Parking is free.
Volunteers are needed throughout the day for a variety of tasks including face painting, craft stations and fort building. Please contact Kali McKay at kali.mcKay@uleth.ca for more information or to volunteer.
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Need Funding? Apply to the Teaching Development Fund
The Centre for the Advancement of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CAETL) invites all faculty members to apply for financial support of up to $5000 for projects to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Projects may be on any aspect of teaching, learning, and evaluation. Applications are due soon! Learn more here.
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Teacher Job Fair Matches Employers, Employees , January 23
Since 2003, the Faculty of Education has hosted an event which has brought numerous school boards or educational organizations to its annual Teacher Job Fair.
This year, the Teacher Job Fair takes place on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the University Hall Atrium.
The Teacher Job Fair allows students opportunity to establish one-on-one contact with representatives from prospective school boards from as far away as the United Kingdom. Learn more here.
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Teaching, Research and Volunteer Awards now Open for Nominations
Each year, the University of Lethbridge acknowledges its best teachers, researchers and external volunteers through the Distinguished Teaching Award, the Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship, or Performance and the University Volunteer Award. These three award programs are now accepting nominations.
Click on the titles below for additional information.
Distinguished Teaching Award -- Deadline Feb. 1, 2013
University of Lethbridge Volunteer Award -- Deadline Feb. 1, 2013
Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship, or Performance -- Deadline, Feb. 28, 2013
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News Roundup
Lethbridge Herald -- A Penny saved benefits U of L
Calgary Herald -- Lethbridge is a Great City
Claresholm Local Press -- Development officer settling in nicely
Sunny South News -- Jodie Nieboer makes an impact in West Africa
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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Supporting Our Students Update
Copeland relates to struggles
Like many professors, kinesiologist Dr. Jennifer Copeland fulfills many roles at the University of Lethbridge. Educator, supervisor, mentor and colleague represent a portion of her contribution to the University community.
But for the past nine years, she’s also taken on another title, that of donor. Read more here.
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Campus Master Plan Open House, January 28
The University Campus Master Plan (UCMP) Open House takes place Monday, Jan. 28.
The informal event begins with a social reception from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the newly-renovated stairwell area of the PE Building followed by a presentation during the Architecture and Design course in PE264 at 6 p.m.
The reception will feature image boards, banners and slideshow media. A short minute presentation will take place, with the consultant teams in attendance for casual conversation.
The main presentation in PE264, will be jointly presented by Associate Director of Campus Planning and Architecture Spencer Court, and representatives from project consultants Moriyama + Teshima Architects (Toronto) and Gibbs Gage Architects (Calgary).
A short question period will follow.
These events are free and all members of the University and broader community are invited to attend. If you have questions, please contact Spencer Court at spencer.court@uleth.ca
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Student Speaker Challenge 2013
The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG), the U of L Students' Union, and the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) have once again teamed up to bring a forum for discussion to the U of L.
Students are invited to apply to participate in The Big Idea: The Student Speaker Challenge 2013.
What is the 'Big Idea' question this year? Learn more here.
More information about the Student Speaker Challenge can be found on the LPIRG website or by contacting LPIRG at pirg@uleth.ca or call 403-332-5343.
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Fun facts about Jan. 10-11 snowfall
As Lethbridge woke up buried under nearly two feet of snow last week, the U of L Grounds department was clearing up the last bit of white stuff and sanding icy areas across campus. Get some snow clearing fun facts here.
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Next Uweekly -- Monday, January 21
If you have a notice or information to submit for the week of January 21 and beyond, please contact robert.cooney@uleth.ca
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