Tuesday, May 25, 2010

On Campus News

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, and student marshalls 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).



Calling Faculty Volunteers for Highway Clean Up Day
Friday, June 4th
Medicine Hat College Faculty have been involved in project “Highway Clean Up” since 1997. Our “adopted” portion of the Trans Canada Highway extends from Ross Creek Golf Club to the Harley Davidson dealership along the east side of Medicine Hat. All volunteers will meet in the cafeteria, Friday, June 4th at 9:30 am.

Each volunteer will be treated to a meal voucher at Shooting Star. Safety vests, gloves, water, garbage bags, and transportation will be provided. Please contact Monika Farmer at 504-3616 to volunteer, or e-mail facultyassoc@mhc.ab.ca.



Costumes Needed for Summer Ambassador Events
The new student ambassador is planning various summer events that will require career-themed children's costumes. The items need to be small in size since they are for children aged 6 to 10 years.  If anyone can lend her some of the items listed below or knows where she can locate them, please contact Tafadzwa at Step-Advising@mhc.ab.ca.

Items needed are:

Doctor/Nurse/Scientist
nurse's scrubs or hat, surgeon's mask, scrub cap, scientist goggles

Mechanic/Welder/Carpenter
overalls, tool belt, overcoat, welder's mask

Teacher
globe/world map

Graduate
graduation robe and cap

Artist
painter's easel, painter's shirt

Police & Security
blue shirt, policeman’s hat



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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