Medicine Hat College recognized its largest single donation in history today with the announcement of a $2.2 million bequest that will benefit the Division of Health Studies.
Ron Rodgers left the generous gift in memory of his wife Willma prior to his passing in 2011. The donation came as a surprise to MHC’s foundation, as Rodgers had left no prior indication to the foundation office of a planned bequest.
Willma, his wife of 33 years, passed away more than a decade ago but he never forgot his commitment to honour her with a lasting legacy. The money will be used as an endowment and the interest earned will go towards assisting students with bursaries and programming costs within the division.
“I kept reading the documents thinking ‘WOW! What a generous gift from an amazing man,” said Deanna Haysom, fund development officer.
But for Rodgers’ niece Jennifer Ericson, the legacy donation couldn’t be more fitting for a “quiet, gentle man whose wife was the light of his life.”
“He was very proud of Willma’s career in nursing. She worked hard and was successful in her nursing career in an era when many women left the workplace once they married,” said Ericson.
They settled in Manitoba and lived a happily married life for more than 30 years. In the early 1990s they retired to Medicine Hat until Willma’s passing from ovarian cancer in 1999 at the young age 65. Ericson said Ron never got over the loss of Willma. He passed away last year at the age of 89.
“He worked hard throughout his life and was not extravagant – he always lived within his means and saved for the future,” Ericson recalled of her uncle. “I know Ron will have had a great deal of comfort before he died knowing about his gift in Willma’s name – for him that would have been priceless.”
Volunteer for ACAC Golf Championship
Rattlers Athletics is looking for volunteers for the upcoming ACAC Golf Championships at Desert Blume Golf Course September 30-October 1.
Spirit Day / Black & Gold Day
The Campus Life Events Committee hosts Spirit Days throughout the year to celebrate our various Rattlers sports teams. On Spirit Day, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear Rattlers /MHC gear OR black & gold attire as a way of supporting our teams and cheering them on in their athletic pursuits.
Our next Spirit Day takes place on Friday, September 28 in honour of the Medicine Hat College Rattlers Golf Team. From 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Campus Life Events will have a booth set up in the hallway near Starbucks. Anyone who visits the booth during this time and is wearing their “Spirit attire” will be given a special ballot to have their name entered in the grand prize draw.
Everyone else who visits the booth that day can enjoy a free bag of popcorn and enter their name into a draw for some “Spirit Gear” of their very own. Hope to see you there!
Creating Smiles with Campus Life
The Campus Life Committee wants you! If you are interested in helping to make MHC a fun and enjoyable place to work and study, please join us. We have three choices for you:
- help us plan the events,
- add your name to the list of people who help out at the events,
- or do both!
Watch for upcoming Campus Life events: Thursday September 27 as part of the Support Services for Students Fair in the B-wing hallway and our first Spirit Day of the year. Friday September 28 as we celebrate the college hosting the ACAC provincial gold tournament on September 30/October 1. Wear MHC logo clothes or black and gold colours, stop by the Campus Life booth outside the Starbucks cafe, and enter for great prizes!
Fall Fitness Schedule
Stay in shape this fall with free fitness classes offered by the Be Fit for Life Centre.
Classes run until December 7 in room H131.
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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NOON 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
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Cardio Mix
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Happy Hour Yoga
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Zumba
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Triple Blast
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Qi Gong
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AFTER WORK 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
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Zumba
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Total Body Fitness
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Tuck, Tighten & Tone
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Hip Hop Yoga
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For more information about the classes and holiday closures, visit Be Fit for Life online.
Join a College Curling Team
Interested in curling? MHC is looking to enter three teams in the Teacher's League Curling this year. The season begins in early October and games run on Thursdays from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the Medicine Hat Curling Club. No experience necessary.
NISOD Innovation Abstract
In “Year Up: Social Entrepreneurship and the Community College,” Peggy Bradford, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Wayne Beckles, Dean of Academic Services, at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) (MD), describe a partnership between BCCC and Year Up, a non-profit organization designed to provide participating urban youth, from low-income families, with continuing education, guidance, skill development, and hands-on experiences. Current retention data indicate that this partnership has great potential for improving student performance that results in high course- and program-completion rates.
Access these articles at: http://www.nisod.org/password/abstracts/XXXIV_19.html
(*The username is member and the password is nisod13.*)From the EH&S Office: Surplus Sale
All surplus sale items are available for viewing at the Security Office Monday to Friday, mornings only:
- 17" flat screen monitors: $30
- Computer projectors – various makes and models: $60-$200
- Drafting tables: $40
Continuing Studies Spotlight: Management Seminars for Supervisory Personnel
We live in an environment where the only constant is change. Accepting and dealing effectively with the many changes in assignments and projects is simply a part of life. The way in which mangers supervise and coach their employees under these conditions will significantly affect performance and job satisfaction. These seminars focus on people, work, communication, motivation and teamwork. Instructor: Wally Evdokimoff
Participant Benefits:
- Identify and use the necessary tools to make the most of interpersonal communications
- Be able to discuss problems and challenges with others, and take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead
- Reduce the potential for misunderstandings and miscommunications
- Increase your level of job satisfaction
- Define roles, objectives, responsibilities, and assignments
Courses:
Management FoundationsMedicine Hat Campus: Oct 3; 9:00 AM – 4: 00 PM
Brooks Campus: Oct 4; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Challenge of Leadership
Medicine Hat Campus: Oct 10; 9:00 AM – 4: 00 PM
Brooks Campus: Oct 11; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Managing for Results
Medicine Hat Campus: Oct 17; 9:00 AM – 4: 00 PM
Brooks Campus: Oct 18; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Effective Communications
Medicine Hat Campus: Oct 24; 9:00 AM – 4: 00 PM
Brooks Campus: Oct 25; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Supervising People: Special Techniques
Medicine Hat Campus: Oct 31; 9:00 AM – 4: 00 PM
Brooks Campus: Nov 1; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Medicine Hat College Junior Children’s Choir
Children ages 7 & 8 who enjoy singing are invited to join the Medicine Hat College Junior Children’s Choir. Directed by Justine Wilks, students will begin developing their voices and music literacy skills in a social setting. The choir performs at the Christmas and spring concerts with the Children’s and Girls’ choirs and also at the annual Rotary Music Festival.
Wednesdays 4:45-5:30 at the Cultural Centre Choir room.
September – May
$162.30
For more information on the Junior Children’s Choir, please contact
- Medicine Hat College Conservatory of Music & Dance.
- Justine Wilks: 403-529-4810, jwilks@mhc.ab.ca
YOU Innovate Canada – applications open this week!
• Promoting the tournament and encouraging students to participate independently.
We have compiled great educator resources to make it as easy as possible for you to incorporate YOU Innovate Canada into your courses for the fall. Note that you could plan to commit between two and four classrooms hours to it (this includes an introduction and an optional in-class film festival).