Almost 1,000 kids are spending the summer dressing up as princesses, digging 'dinosaur bones,' painting race cars or playing sports. Thanks to enthusiastic and energetic camp instructors, 965 children are making excellent use of their summer holidays.
Mind Blowing Science, Pirate Camp, Lightning McQueen and the Outdoor Adventure Camp are among the popular camps.
"We do lots of fun stuff, we play games, we learn about exercise and we can be really hyper!" said one excited kid enrolled in a sports camp.
In Fairies in Flight (pictured above) girls aged five and six are encouraged to dress up for a week of make-believe stories, songs and crafts.
"This week's summer camp was really fun. I made new friends. We made fairy wings, fairy wands and fairies in a jar. The field trip to the park was fun, too!" said Fairies in Flight camper Sarah.
Gross Out Science and Scien-Twist appeal to the science lover who wants to go beyond the basics and add extra fun - and slime - to their learning experience.
There is still time to register for summer camps. Click here for a list and descriptions.
Dara Sutton a Person to be Proud Of
As a single mother of two teenage boys, Dara sets an outstanding example of setting priorities and making education a goal to work toward.
Dara is currently in the Social Work program at MHC and has received several scholarships and awards to financially support her education. This has greatly taken the pressure off her to better her career options while providing for her family.
“There is no way on the planet I could support my family and go to school and meet my goals without assistance,” said Dara. “College is a mainstay in our existence. My sons just know that when they finish high school they are pursuing post-secondary education.”
Dara is also heavily involved in student life, serving as a volunteer peer support advisor and holding various part-time positions around the college.
See Dara on the People to be Proud Of wall in Centennial Hall.
Yeehaw! Celebrate Stampede Week
Breakfast July 27
Parade July 28
Help us kick off stampede week! Head on down to the MHC Stampede Breakfast Wednesday, July 27.
The event is free to staff and their families and includes great grub and entertainment by Wandering Wally. The morning includes a colouring contest and MHC beach ball giveaways for children. Meet us in the B Wing entrance from 8 to 10 a.m.
Also, President Ralph Weeks reminds employees that those wishing to attend the annual Stampede Parade may do so on Thursday morning.
For the convenience of our students and the general public, Dr. Weeks would ask that reasonable coverage be provided throughout the building. Regular operations will begin after the parade at 1 p.m.
Summer Camps Looking for Recyclables
With all of the fun crafts happening in the summer camps, we are looking for more recyclables. If you have any of the following items please bring them to Shauna Perrior in Continuing Studies (F1001)
- Shoe boxes
- Cardboard egg cartons
- Paper tubes (toilet paper, paper towel, wrapping paper)
Introducing Marie Wanty, Human Rights Advisor
Staff and students seeking information of human rights, workplace harassment or similar issues can turn to Marie Wanty who was recently contracted to provide this service.
Marie is familiar with the college, has the requisite skills, and offers experience with our environment having provided personal counselling services at our Brooks campus.
Providing human rights support in this manner is a shift for the college. Until recently, human rights advising was shared between two staff members who provided the service in addition to teaching or administrative duties. Richard Gregory and Glenda Staples have provided excellent service and commitment and are warmly thanked for their work over the past few years.
The human rights advisor, in partnership with the human rights committee, plays an important role in creating a positive environment to learn and work. Marie can be contacted at 403.529.3901.
Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new employees:
Faculty:
Division of Health Studies:
Duane Delaurier, Instructor, Paramedic Program
Division of Science
Norm Arseaneault, Instructor, Power Engineering
International Education
Gino DeSandoli, Instructor, English as a Second Language
Krista Weiss, Instructor, English as a Second Language
Please join Human Resources in congratulating the following employees on their new appointments:
Support Staff:
Kerri Albertson, Lab Assistant, Division of Health Studies
Tafadzwa Bamhare, Student Services Assistant, Registration Services
Faculty:
Division of Health Studies
Coralee Aupperle, Instructor, Massage Therapy
Sign up for Project 50/50
Sign up for Project 50/50 in time for the August draw. Stop by College Advancement and drop of your $10. You can also fill out a pledge form at Human Resources for automatic payroll deductions and that will make you eligible for the May draw.
In just four months, Project 50/50 has raised more than $1,000 for the scholarship. Please note, donations to this project are not eligible for charitable tax receipts due to CRA regulations. For a complete list of rules, please visit this page.
One Book One Community 2011
The One Book One Community Committee is pleased to announce the 2011 book selection is Come, Thou Tortoise by Jessica Grant.
Winner of the 2009 Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award, Come, Thou Tortoise is “a delightfully offbeat story that features an opinionated tortoise and an IQ-challenged narrator who find themselves in the middle of a life-changing mystery.” The 7th annual OBOC event will take place October 14-15, 2011 at Medicine Hat College.
Read the book:
- Borrow a copy from Medicine Hat College Libraries (Vera Bracken Library and Brooks campus)
- Borrow a copy from the Medicine Hat Public Library.
- Read the book on a Kobo eReader. eReaders can be borrowed from MHC libraries.
- Become a member at Medalta in the Historic Clay District and receive a copy of the book.
- Buy a copy at Coles the Book People in Medicine Hat Mall.
Visit the OBOC website or contact Leigh Cunningham for more information.
First Aid Training
Itching to apply a splint? Like to learn how to bring someone back to life with an AED? The college provides first aid training free of charge to all interested employees. A class date will be announced when we have enough interested staff. Please contact Rodger Sloan or Janice Kirchner to register.
If you are already first aid trained, contact Rodger at 8439 so your HR file can be updated.
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