Tuesday, April 5
Monarch Theatre 8 p.m.
Please join the Visual Communications faculty, staff and students for some fun, documentary video and music
at the Monarch Theatre, downtown on Second Street.
To help us celebrate, musicians Miriam Hak, Dean Smale, and Derek Hintz will be on hand to provide music for Spring. Admission is free!
The MENding Monologues
April 6 and 7
Medicine Hat College Theatre
Inspired by the Vagina Monologues, The MENding Monologues is a male-focused theatrical troupe dedicated to bringing awareness to gender and domestic violence issues to college-age communities. Using true-first person monologues, hard-hitting slam poetry and rousing sketch comedy, The MENding delivers a “theaterpeutic” experience that resonates with students today.
The MENding Monologues is sponsored by College Players in alliance with the Student Association . The show is $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Call 403.504.2297 for tickets. Group deals are also available to groups of 20 or more. Contact Charlie Wilson at 403.529.3892 for further details.
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.
41st Annual Rattlers Awards Banquet
Friday, April 8
Medicine Hat Lodge
Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Awards: 7:30 p.m.
Dance: 9:00 p.m.
Semi-formal. Tickets are $30 available at the Sport and Wellness office.
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
SMART Board Training for MHC Instructors
Saturday, April 16, 2011
9 a.m. to Noon, Room B 252
Learn about creating effective and engaging presentations with SMART Board technology and SMART Notebook software with instructor Paul McCluskey.
Call 3844 to register using Course Code: CT 0082/Session B. The cost of this course is $79. (Staff tuition waiver may apply)
Rattlers Easter Break Camp
April 25-29
For more information visit: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/en/SportWellness/SportCamps.aspx
April 28, 2011
Federal Election Forum
Medicine Hat College Theatre, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This free event hosted by the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce opens its door at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact 403.527.5214 or click here to submit questions.
Rattler Run
Saturday, April 30
11 a.m.
Get ready for the year's most talked-about race!
The Rattler Run is not capped. There is room for everyone, as this run promotes openness to all levels and abilities. However, the timing chip system, ensures a high quality and competitive event.
As the race draws closer, we will ensure all relevant information is uploaded and shared via this website. Don't forget to watch our Facebook page as well.
Online registration will begin April 1, 2011. Look forward to running with you on April 30th!
For more information: http://www.mhc.ab.ca/SportWellness/BeFitForLife/RattlerRun.aspx
Backyard Composting Workshop
Saturday, April 30
9 a.m. to Noon, Room S154
Learn the basics of backyard composting. This workshop will get you ready to start converting your yard/garden waste and kitchen scraps into a soil amendment to feed back to your plants. Just like nature intended!
Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, April 27. For more information or to register, please call 403-529-3844.
Steps for Life Walk - Occupational Safety and Health Week
May 4
This 5 km awareness walk raises funds for victims of workplace fatalities. During North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 1 to 6, 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/
If you can help coordinate this event, contact Rodger at 8439 or rsloan@mhc.ab.ca.
Flash, Bang, Boom
Monday, May 9
7 p.m. MHC Theatre
Like loud noises? Want to learn more about explosions?
Join Praxis and the Alberta Science Literacy Association as we celebrate the International Year of Chemistry. Dr. Lucio Gelmini will be in Medicine Hat to share with you his exciting and explosive chemistry demonstration. This event is free.
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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