March 21 to 25
The Can-Am Unplugged art symposium will run from March 21 to Mar, 25. We have two visiting artists: Robert Katz from the University of Maine at Augusta and Pat Kikut from the University of Wyoming. Both these artists will be working with visual communication students and will give a slide/ lecture presentation in S-159 from 9 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 24. Robert Katz will also be presenting a film on the holocaust called "Were the house still standing" on Tuesday, Mar. 22 in B-356 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
P.D. Bytes Brown Bag Lunch
Tuesday, March 22
12:10 - 12:40 p.m., Courtyard
The Faculty Association Professional Development Committee is hosting a P.D. Bytes brown bag lunch. Miranda Davies from the Business Department will be speaking on Conflict Resolution. All students and staff are invited to attend.
Todd Hirsch, Senior Economist for ATB Financial
Guest Speaker, Economics Program
Wednesday, March 23
3 p.m., S159
All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend a presentation from Todd Shirsch, Senior Economist at ATB Financial. Todd Hirsch received his BA Honors in Economics from the University of Alberta, and an MA in Economics from the University of Calgary.
Todd appears regularly as an economic commentator on CBC radio, BNN, the Globe and Mail, and various local and national news programs. He also teaches a course in economics at the University of Calgary, serves as a mentor for the Economics Society of Calgary’s student mentorship program, and is the Chair the Board of Directors of the Calgary Arts Academy.
Earth Hour
Saturday, March 26
8:30 p.m.
How can you change the world? Join over 1 billion people who recognize the impact one small act can have. Turn off your lights for one hour starting at 8:30 p.m. http://wwf.ca/earthhour/
Donna Balzer
Sunday, March 27 2 p.m.
Medicine Hat Public Library, Theatre
The Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society and the Medicine Hat Public Library presents Calgary gardening guru Donna Balzer. Her new book is designed for new and experienced gardeners and just in time for spring. In 'No Guff Vegetable Gardening' she lays it on the table—there isn’t only one right way to grow vegetables. Book sales, signings, reception to follow.
Alberta Prion Research Institute Lecture
featuring Jay Ingram (Daily Planet Host)
Wednesday, March 30
7 p.m., S-159
The Alberta Prion Research Institute is planning a lecture series, featuring Jay Ingram. Jay Ingram will deliver an engaging 45-minute presentation on a topic of high social relevance – prions and protein misfolding diseases – in three communities across Alberta (Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie and Red Deer).
Aimed at a lay audience, the talks will give a sense of the mysteries surrounding the misfolded proteins called prions, their importance in animal and human health, and the challenges facing researchers who are trying to solve the many unknowns associated with them. Watch for more information in On Campus.
AUPE General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Medicine Hat & Brooks Campus
All AUPE employees are requested to attend a general membership meeting. Meetings will be held at the Medicine Hat Campus from noon to 1 p.m. in the Courtyard and 4 to 5 p.m. in S151. In Brooks, the meetings will be held in the boardroom from noon to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss bargaining issues (current contract expires June 30, 2011).
7th Annual Connecting Students to Business Dinner
Thursday, March 31
Medicine Hat Lodge
Division of Business students will mix and mingle with local business leaders at the 7th Annual Connecting Students to Business Dinner.
The Connecting Students to Business Dinner will again honour a local business person by naming them the Business Person of the Year. To be nominated for this award, the business person must be a role model for students with a reputation for solid business practices. They must also demonstrate leadership in business, give back to the community, and conduct business in the Medicine Hat region.
Medicine Hat College is pleased to name Mr. Clayton Sissons, President of I XL Ltd., as this year’s Business Person of the Year.
Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $45.00
To purchase tickets or to RSVP please call 403-529-3976 by March 24. All are welcome!
Webcast: How can you determine if a student is exhibiting threatening vs. nuisance behaviour?
Thursday, April 7
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room F156
Recent events in the US have brought increased attention to how your campus identifies and responds to threatening behaviours. This webcast program will focus specifically on when and how to conduct an individualized threat assessment and the pitfalls to avoid in making certain it is done correctly and legally. Please join us to learn which questions are relevant - such as, "How can you determine if a student is exhibiting threatening (vs. nuisance) behavior?" - as well as the steps to take to respond to a student threat. Proactive prevention strategies will also be discussed.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Highlighting several fictional scenarios, our expert instructors will cover the following topics as they pertain to establishing a policy around and conducting individualized threat assessments:
- Applicable laws and legal issues
- Recent cases and examples
- Top 10 threat indicators
- Responding to behaviours
- The use of involuntary withdrawal protocols
This is an event geared toward a cross-campus audience, including directors of disabilities services, counseling and health center staff, security directors and administrators, residence life staff, academic advisors and administrators, campus legal counsel, and student life personnel.
Creating Rural Connections Conference and Tradeshow
April 12 - 14
Mayfield Inn and Suites, Edmonton
The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) is organizing this conference to enable community and post-secondary leaders and researchers to network and share ideas and information on rural development. Some benefits for attending:
- Top notch speakers share their experience
- Networking events enable exchange
- Poster sessions and booths showcase rural projects and information
- New partnerships are explored and developed
Steps for Life
Occupational Safety and Health Week
May 1-6
This 5 km walk raises funds for victims of workplace fatalities. During North American Occupational Safety and Health Week the College will be hosting an event. See the website for details and look for more information around the college in the coming weeks. http://www.stepsforlife.ca/
Annual Power Shutdown
June 25-26
Please note there will be a planned power outage for preventative maintenance on:
- Saturday, June 25 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday, June 26 - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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