Can you believe how fast time flies? A new edition of real is here already! The September issue is full of familiar faces. Read about how Jody MacKenzie inspires her power engineering students with her own work ethic and love of learning. Read about five former Rattlers, the Gottselig siblings, and how their family raised them to love athletics and value their teammates. Mary Molloy shows us how she went from a stressed out, over-worked single mother to a successful alumna with her dream job. Be inspired by these real people, real stories, real life.
Click here to view real online. It will be on stands around campus soon and in Tuesday's Medicine Hat News and Brooks Bulletin.
College Day Highlights
With College Day done for another year, our attention naturally shifts to the new semester and the continuing challenge of serving students. But, please take a moment to reflect on College Day before you’re totally immersed in your work.
Project 50/50
You heard the President mention the impact of this project. When you sign up for Project 50/50, you’ll support a great cause, and have a chance to win each month.
Project 50/50 is a fundraising initiative where half of the proceeds go to one lucky draw winner each month, and half go to the Students’ Greatest Needs Scholarship which addresses needs identified on an annual basis.
Comprehensive Community Plan (CIP)
The CIP, together with other plans and reports, can be found on the college web site here. The environmental scan includes much of the data highlighted in the president’s address.
This video was fun, offered a few chuckles and showed the incredible student focus of college employees. View Your Favorite Thing About MHC.
Did You Geek Out?
The 4th annual Geekapalooza event was an absolute success! Approximately 90 participants were in attendance at the eight technology show-n-tell sessions and two all-day open houses. In addition, over 60 participants enjoyed “Pizza & a Show” during the noon hour, even though the pizza ran out in the first few minutes! The number of faculty and staff members attending this event is steadily increasing, which shows the planning committee that Geekapalooza is an event people look forward to each year!
Congratulations to all of our "geek prize" winners:
1. Grace Torrance, Health Studies – iPAD2
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| Andrea Wilkes with the iPad2 |
2. Stacey Hadley, ITS-Step Student – eCampus Alberta Golf Pack
3. Russell Webb, Health Studies – eCampus Alberta Golf Pack
4. Paul Barg, Adult Development – USB Prize Pack
5. Peter Wilson, Science – USB Prize Pack
6. Jean Prysiazny, Student Services – USB Prize Pack
7. Marla Middleton-Freitag, Business – USB Prize Pack
8. Leeanne Sadowsky, Health Studies – USB Prize Pack
9. Lise Piche-Moor, Adult Development – USB Prize Pack
10. Lori Sumners, Science – USB Prize Pack
11. Dara Sutton, SA – Geek Shirt & USB
12. Brad Pavelich, Science – Geek Shirt & USB
13. Lana Sutherland, Library Services – USB & Case
14. Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien, Science – MHC Shirt
15. Rebeca Rothfus, SA – MHC Shirt
16. Rod Lerner, Adult Development – MHC Shirt
The Geekapalooza planning committee would like to thank everyone in attendance, as well as our hard-working volunteers. A lot of preparation goes into creating a great presentation, and it definitely showed in each of the sessions. Participants seemed to be having a lot of fun!
If anyone missed out on the event, each of the sessions has been recorded, and will be available on the Geekapalooza website in the weeks to follow.
Automotive Repair Form Available
All labour is free. Only the parts are charged to the customer. This is open to all staff and their families. Click here for a form.
Notes from Environmental Health Services
New Trash Compactor - In our efforts to reduce waste and protect our employees' health, we now have our own trash compactor on the loading dock. This will primarily be used by custodial staff.
Please refrain from throwing any aerosol cans into your regular garbage can; use the recycling bins for these items.
Waste Reduction Week - As one of the college's environmental initiatives, we are always seeking ways to reduce our sold waste volume. Please send Rodger Sloan an email if you are interested in helping with this event.
Parking Passes Available
Parking passes are now available for the upcoming academic year in the Bookstore. Prices are the same as last year.
Semester Year
Plug In - $105 +GST $175 +GST
Open - $70 +GST $120 +GST
Budget - $40 +GST $60 +GST
You may have two vehicles per form and must have complete information for both vehicles on the form.
Vehicle information:
- Make
- Model
- Year
- Colour
- Licence Plate #Family Orientation a Fun Event
"This is a very fun event!"
That's what Andrea Seiler, student recruiter, wants students and their families to know about the family orientation evening Sept. 1.
"We do our best to keep the event light by visiting with each family and making a personal connection," she said.
During the information session recruiters share some of the ups and downs of the college experience, including details about budgeting, academic policies, and FOIP regulations. The team also covers the basics like buying text books, finding classes, renting lockers, etc.
Parents will also get a tour and a chance to see and experience college life. This can give them great comfort knowing where their students will be living and attending school," said Seiler. "We will also share with them some resources we have on campus. This can be helpful for them when coaching their students through a tough time away from home."
The evening usually draws 40 to 50 students and family members. Pizza and prizes are included.
"It’s a great shared experience for both students and family members alike, to see and meet other families who are going through the same stage in life is very affirming. We always finish the event with happy faces. Everyone is glad they could come and most leave feeling more at ease with the upcoming transition to college."
Teachers Curling League
Looking for a fun, social, inexpensive hobby this winter season? Instructor Ben Moffat is hoping to form at least one MHC curling league team. Anyone from beginners to seasoned professionals are encouraged to sign up and have fun. Teams are mixed and consist of four to five players.
The league is every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. from mid-October to March. The cost for the season is to be determined but described as reasonable. Contact Ben at 3902 for more details.
Have Your Voice Heard - Be a Vital Signs Grader
The fifth annual Medicine Hat’s Vital Signs will be made public on October 4, 2011, but the Community Foundation needs to hear what Hatters think of their city first.
Each year the Community Foundation publishes Vital Signs which looks at various components of life in Medicine Hat including Health & Wellness, Housing, Learning and Safety to name a few.
Residents are asked to go online to http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/MHVitalSigns-2011/ and give their opinion on selected statements. These responses will be collected anonymously and collated in order to give a final grade, which will be published in the October publication. Residents have until Friday, August 26 to complete the survey.
We encourage all Hatters to participate in the survey and have their opinions heard.
New Fiscal Year, New Copy of License Needed
With the beginning of a new fiscal year comes the need for Facility Operations to make a new copy of your driver's license. The folks in Facilities ask that anyone who drives a college fleet vehicle go to their office, license in hand, so a new copy can be made. They will make the copy on a special form, so there's no need for you to make a separate copy. Remember, everyone must get a new copy made. Don't forget to familiarize yourself with the curent vehicle policy, too.
Changing of the Guards
Security personnel on campus have a new look. Corps of Commissionaires has officially taken over the security contract for MHC, replacing G4S on August 1. The nine security staff currently caring for the campus, however, will remain the same.
Jim Wessel, site supervisor for Corps of Commissionaires, shared an image of the new look for security staff.
Shauna Aadland (pictured left) is wearing the old G4S uniform. Clint Mathers (also pictured) shows off the new security uniform.
New Maps Available Online
With all of the changes and construction on campus recently, new campus interior and parking area maps are now available online. You will find the new maps to be colourful and easy to use.
Please keep these links handy or print out a map for your workspace. They are convenient in helping new staff, students and visitors find their way around campus.
Further questions about where classrooms/staff are located on campus can be directed to Facility Operations.
New NISOD Password
To protect our member benefits, the password to the members-only section of the NISOD website has changed. Please share the following username and password (all lowercase, case sensitive) with faculty, staff, and administrators at Medicine Hat College.
Username: member
Password: horns2012
Members can find many valuable resources on the members-only section of the NISOD website, including:
Publications
Looking for articles on a specific topic? NISOD members can search 30+ years worth of archives of Innovation Abstracts, Celebrations, Hook'Em Up, and Partner Voice.
NISOD Conference Highlights
Watch videos of past keynote presentations and selected special sessions, as well as download presentation materials from select sessions at NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.
NISOD Excellence Awards Videos
Looking for ways to liven up faculty orientation sessions, welcome-back-to-school events, special recognition ceremonies? Look no further. NISOD Excellence Awards videos are archived for use by member colleges.
NISOD Webinar Archives
Not able to attend a live webinar event? No worries. NISOD Webinars are archived for our members to view anytime from any computer.
Repository of NISODcasts
NISODcasts feature conversations with educational leaders from across the globe, exploring urgent topics, innovative solutions, and success stories from NISOD members and partners. These short conversations are a great way to explore expert opinions on diverse topics from the comfort of any Internet-ready computer.
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