Monday, November 15, 2010

On Campus Events

ARC Sessions for Students
Due to recent students’ requests, staff in Academic Resources Centre (ARC) will be providing six “on-demand” tutoring sessions for the next three weeks. Students can come to ARC on the following dates, and ask for Tanis who will be providing the service free of charge. The following subjects will be covered and all sessions will take place in the ARC (3rd floor of B Wing) starting at noon.

Nov. 15th- APA formatting
Nov. 16th - Punctuation
Nov. 18th - time management, goal making
Nov. 19th - learning styles, note taking, reading comprehension

Please help to make students aware of this “limited time offer”. If you have any questions, please direct them to Tanis Wendt at 529.3998.


Islamic Awareness Week
November 15 - 19
  • Visit information booths on display during the week: main entrance to the college
  • Watch "Seven Wonders of the Muslim World" on Tuesday Nov. 16 @ 12 p.m. in the Courtyard 
  • Listen to panelists as each discusses "Life as a Muslim in Southern Alberta" on Thursday Nov. 18 @ 12 p.m. in room S103
Islamic Awareness Week is sponsored by the Human Rights Public Awareness Committee.



Celebrate International Students' Week
November 16-19
Take in our multicultural community on campus with a variety of events and activities! All events will be held in the cafeteria from noon - 1 p.m.

November 16: Cultural Presentations
Presentations include information about Japanese Otaku Subculture & Traditional Gardens, Shopping in Hong Kong, General Information of Mexico, Traditional Chinese Weddings

November 17: Fashion Show
Enjoy several performers modelling traditional clothes from Japan, China, India, Korea, Pakistan and more.

November 18: Dance Presentations (traditional and modern)
Demonstrations included the Soran Para-Para (Japan), Tai Chi Chuan (China), Soran-Bushi (Japan)



Student Appreciation Lunch
November 17
The Campus Life Events Committee will be hosting a student Appreciation lunch on November 17 starting at 11:30 a.m. Two slices of pizza will be served to students and employees in the front foyer, while quantities last.



Research in Your Own Backyard
November 18

Paul Watson, Director of Research with the Alberta Rural Development Network, will be offering a free noon hour presentation to all employees and students on Thursday, November 18. Bring a friend and your lunch to F156 from 12:15 to 12:45 and listen as he discusses the exciting world of research in our very own rural backyard!



Tradeapalooza
December 3
1 - 3 p.m.

All college staff are invited to come out to Tradeapalooza on Friday, December 3 in the Trades Labs. Several divisions of the Trades Department will be showcasing a variety of skills with projects involving technology in the Trades. Each presentation will be approximately 30 minutes in length. Spaces are limited, so please RSVP to Monika at 504-3616 or e-mail facultyassoc@mhc.ab.ca. This Professional Development opportunity has been made available by the Faculty Association P.D. Committee. Refreshments will follow at 3 p.m. in the Plumbing Lab.



Bruce Poon Tip To Speak at MHC 
December 3
Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of Gap Adventures, will be the guest of honour at a special speaking engagement at Medicine Hat College next month in support of the institution’s Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership program. The event is open to students, faculty, and all community members. All proceeds from ticket sales will support the Student Research Scholarship.


Bruce is an award-winning trailblazer in sustainable tourism and a celebrated business leader. Powered by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he built his company from a one-person operation in 1990, to a leading global adventure travel company.

Tickets for the event are $10 ($5 for students) and can be purchased at the Students’ Association Office at Medicine Hat College, and at Community Futures Entre-Corp Business Development / Tourism Futures at 556 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat.


The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and Bruce is scheduled to speak from 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.



Medicine Hat College Children’s Christmas Party
December 4, 11 a.m.
All M.H.C. employees and their children or grandchildren are invited to attend. The party will begin at 11:00 in the College Theatre with lunch being served at 12:00 noon in the cafeteria. Please RSVP to Monika at 504-3616 or e-mail facultyassoc@mhc.ab.ca as treat bags will be passed out to all children. Get your family in the holiday spirit with this fun event…. entertainment, lunch, and a visit from Santa!



MHC Annual Christmas Party
December 4
Mark your calendars for MHC's Annual Christmas Party! The party will take place in the Wild Rose Room of Higdon Hall at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds. Tickets are available at The Bookstore until November 26 (when paying by cheque or cash) for $20/person. Payment can be made by payroll deduction until November 18.

Cocktails 5:30 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Dance 8:00 p.m.

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