Monday, May 17, 2010

On Campus News

Budget 2010-2011 President’s Forum
Wednesday, May 19
Noon - 1 p.m.
S159

The Board of Governors will consider the approval of the 2010-2011 budget for Medicine Hat College at their evening meeting – Tuesday, May 18, 2010. If you would like to hear about the college’s budget plans for next year, please join the President for a presentation of the 2010-2011 budget on Wednesday.



It's Environment Week
Remember to track your ‘green’ activities this week on the challenge poster in your department.  Let’s make our environmentally friendly choices count and help MHC become a greener place to work.  For more information call Anne at (403) 504-3543 or send a message to abaxter@mhc.ab.ca.



Convocation Volunteers Needed!
Spring Convocation will take place on Saturday, June 5. The morning ceremony commences at 10a.m and the afternoon ceremony at 2 p.m. Greeters, ushers, faculty marshalls, student marshalls and gown sorters are needed to make this event a success! If you have a few hours to spare and would like to help celebrate the achievement of our students, please email Colleen Graham at cgraham@mhc.ab.ca. Please indicate what position you are interested in, and your availability (morning, afternoon or both).



Massage Therapy Clinic
The massage therapy clinic is back and providing treatments for faculty and staff for $15 until the end of June. To book an appointment call ext. 3679.



Phi Theta Kappa Supports Cancer Research

The Alpha Tau Delta Chapter of Medicine Hat College will be participating in the upcoming Relay for Life on May 28, 2010. Phi Theta Kappa members, advisors and supporters will be raising money for this great cause and we hope to reach $1,000.00 before the relay begins. We would like to seek the support of college faculty and staff to help us reach our goal. Donations can be made in person to Jeff Desjarlais in the SA or online.



From the EH&S Office...


WHMIS Training Session
If you are using chemicals in the workplace you will require training in the use of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. The next session is tentatively being scheduled for June 16 at 1 p.m. in the college's chemistry lab. Please contact Randee Cheverie to confirm your attendance.  Training is free, please bring along your MSDS sheets.

Need First Aid Training?
Has it been more than three years since your last course? Are you working with students in remote locations, students with disabilities, or volunteering as an Emergency Warden? Please contact Rodger if you are interested in taking a First Aid course in May or June.

Certificate of Recognition (COR) Audit
MHC will have its Health and Safety program audited over the next couple of months. Staff will be asked to complete a questionnaire and perhaps participate in an interview with the external auditor. A positive outcome for the college will result in both financial and reputational benefits so please cooperate fully. Health and safety is everyone's responsibility.

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