Monday, November 14, 2011

MHC Events

United Nations International Day for Tolerance
Wednesday, Nov. 16

The Human Rights Public Awareness Committee is coordinating a video display related to tolerance in the cafeteria (Brooks and Medicine Hat) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 16. Also look for informational displays starting Nov. 14 in Centennial Hall. For more information contact Leigh Cunningham.



Want Your Summer to Be Extraordinary?
Wednesday, Nov. 16
B-Wing Hallway    Noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts will be on campus to discuss summer job opportunities within their organization, as well as their Student Work Experience Program (SWEP).

Their representative will be in the B-wing hallway by Student Services. Come out for some free popcorn and to learn more about this extraordinary company.

All MHC staff and students are welcome to attend the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Information Session beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Courtyard. Hear about their Student Work Experience Program and placement opportunities for hospitality, golf, turf, culinary and industry-related students for summer 2012.




What Will YOU Be Doing Next Summer? - Seeking Adventure? Interested in Conservation?
Wednesday, Nov. 16
T145   4 p.m.

Dr. Justin Hines of the field research organization Operation Wallacea will be giving a presentation about opportunities available for students next summer. Choice of location includes the cloud forests and coral reefs of Honduras, the lush tropical rainforest and immense coral reefs of Indonesia, the rivers and estuaries of the Peruvian Amazon, the bush of northeastern South Africa, the desert & coral reefs of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt and the coral reefs of Cuba. For 2012, we are very excited to announce our new project in Mexico!

Opportunities include:
  • Learning to dive on an uninhabited tropical island among world class coral reefs
  • Jungle trekking in pristine unsurveyed rainforests seeking out species new to science
  • Working on sustainable community development projects with the locals (Indonesia, Honduras)
  • Surveying birds and reptiles at a World Heritage Site (Egypt)
  • Surveying river dolphins, manatees, uakari and spider monkeys and macaws along the Peruvian Amazon
  • Performing big game surveys and assessing bush habitat (South Africa)

There are over 40 projects available for research assistants and over 150 individual research projects. So come to the presentation and hear more about what this exciting program has to offer!

For further details please visit their website www.opwall.com and if you have further questions please contact the office either via email at canada@opwall.com or by phone on (905) 231-2095.




The Healthcare Movie Premiere
Thursday, Nov. 17
F156   7 p.m. 


This movie is sponsored by the Palliser Friends of Medicare. For more information on the movie, click here.



Spirit Day
Thursday, Nov. 17

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to enter their names at the raffle table in the Starbucks hallway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each of these days. A variety of prizes will be drawn for and winners will be notified that afternoon. However, everyone wearing MHC/Rattlers attire or black AND gold clothing will be given a second ballot to enter for the grand prize draws, which will take place at the November 4 and 18 Rattlers games.

Winners must be at the game in which their name is called to win. As the last Spirit Day, the grand prize winner was not present at the Oct. 20 Rattlers game. The next grand prize includes a digital camera AND an iPod. Spirit Day grand prizes will continue to accumulate in this fashion.



Rattlers Day
Friday, Nov. 25

In anticipation of the legendary Prairie Mountain Cup Challenge against the Lethbridge Kodiaks, the Campus Life Events Committee has declared November 25 as Rattlers Day. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their Rattlers wear to support our volleyball team as they vie against Lethbridge to win this challenge. The Rattlers Tattoo patrol will be walking through the halls to help spread support for our team.



AUPE Kids' Party
Sunday, Nov. 27
Downtown YMCA

Children of local AUPE employees are invited to attend this fun day of swimming, rock climbing, a bouncy house and a visit from Santa Claus. The event is free and includes pizza, veggies and fruit beginning at noon.

RSVP to Chrissie Mather at cmather@mhc.ab.ca.



Ugly Sweater Day
November 30

Everyone is encouraged to wear their ugliest sweaters for a chance to win some great prizes. Anyone wanting their sweaters to be judged should meet outside of CRAVE at 12:15 p.m.



World Leader in Athletics Development to Speak in Medicine Hat
Wednesday, Nov. 30
MHC Theatre    7 to 9 p.m.

The Alberta Sport Development Centre and Medicine Hat Minor Hockey are pleased to announce that a world leader in Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) is coming to Medicine Hat to educate the community on how to effectively nurture life-long participation and enjoyment of sports among young people.

This free event is open to affiliates of MHMH, parents, coaches, administrators and board members of recreational youth athletics program including little league baseball, swimming, minor soccer, football, rugby and others.

Dr. Stephen Norris will discuss how to weave LTAD principles into the fabric of sports organizations so they can become a guiding light to promote healthy recreational choices that last a lifetime.

Norris’ process encourages patterns to ensure kids stay active, healthy and loving sports, by helping them receive a broad base of athletic skill in a variety of sports, instead of putting all their eggs in one basket.




Medicine Hat College in the Higher Ed Landscape: Insights from 2011 Market Research
Thursday, Dec. 1
MHC Theatre   1 p.m.

Ken Steele will be presenting the results from the applicant surveys that were conducted this summer. This will provide us with an idea of the perceptions applicants have of MHC.



Christmas Potluck Luncheon
Monday, Dec. 12
Courtyard   Noon

All employees, past and present, are invited to attend this event. Please bring a potluck dish, a plate and cutlery, and a $5 gift exchange.

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