BIOFEEDBACK, Week Ending: February 8, 2007,
Volume 14, Number 5
Friday, February 9, 2007, 3:30 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
NSERC Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships
Funding Opportunities
FGSR Travel Grants
IRDC Funding & Awards
Lunch and Learn
Volume 14, Number 5
Submissions
Volume 14, Number
Submissions, questions, or comments to Deanne Timmons 2-3310 -deanne.timmons@ualberta.ca, subject line: Biofeedback
Submissions, questions, or comments to Deanne Timmons 2-3310 -deanne.timmons@ualberta.ca, subject line: Biofeedback
Submission deadline for the next issue is at noon on Wednesday, February 14.
Department Calendar
Departmental Calendar
Please contact Deanne at deanne.timmons@ualberta.ca before booking your event to ensure there are no conflicting events.
February 8 Ecology Movie Night
February 8 - 9 Graduate Student Research Days
February 14 Department Council Meeting
February 15 Departmental Seminar
February 19 Family Day Statutory Provincial Holiday - University Buildings Closed
February 19 - 23 Reading Week
March 23 Departmental Seminar
March 23 Strickland Memorial Lecture and Dinner
Payroll Deadlines and Information www.biology.ualberta.ca/department/hr/
Department News and Notices
Graduate Student Research Days - February 8 & 9
The Annual GSRD happens today and tomorrow and it promises to be a great event. Student Talks, Poster Sessions, Lectures and Party Time - check out the schedule below and all the particulars in the booklet.
Thursday, February 8
8:45 - 10:45 a.m. Graduate student presentations G-213
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Plenary lecture by Martin Cody ETLC1-013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Graduate student presentations G-213
Friday, February 9
8:45 - 10:45 a.m. Graduate student presentations G-213
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Plenary lecture by Martin Cody ETLC1-013
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Graduate student presentations G-213
Friday, February 9
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Graduate student presentations G-213
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Poster Session BioSci Foyer
4:30 - 10:00 p.m. Pizza, beer & music featuring Pinned and John Acorn!
CW 422
All Talk and Poster Prizes will be given out at the social. All events are free and everyone is welcome!
Ecology Movie Night
The next ecology movie night will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 5:00 p.m. in CW410 (conference room next to the cafeteria). This week's film 'Who Killed the Electric Car' follows the rise and fall of the General Motors' EV1 electric vehicle. "It's shocking, funny, maddening and sad. An absolutely fascinating look at how the need for greed is pulling the plug on a better America." - Pete Hammond, MAXIM
Defensive Driving Course - March 05, 2007
Diane Caird of EAS is offering a Defensive Driving Course on Monday, March 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Tory 3-36. This class is not listed on the UofA's schedule of courses
and is free to UofA employees who will be driving for work. Contact Diane to register: diane.caird@ualberta.ca or telephone 2-1122.
van Es Collection: Weekly Display Updates
Have a look at the newly completed display case for the Jim van Es Marine Invertebrate & Malacology Collection (2nd floor beside the Zoology elevator tower). In addition to longer-term displays of corals and molluscs from the collection, there will also be a section that changes weekly during the winter term.
In the "This Week in Zool 250" section (Survey of Invertebrates), specimens that illustrate the groups of animals covered in that week's lab will be highlighted, each with brief snippets about their interesting biology. This week's specimens are flatworms and ribbon-worms. Over the course of the term, you can see examples of nearly all the major animal phyla, thus illustrating the value of collections to teaching.
We hope this will provide you with a painless and enjoyable amble through animal diversity. (Rich Palmer and Ron Koss)
Caribou Workshop in Canmore, Alberta
This is an invitation to caribou biologists to participate in an informal workshop right before the Alberta Chapter of the Wildlife Society Conference in March. A number of caribou biologists will be attending the Wildlife Society conference and this would be an excellent opportunity to (1) get an update on current and future caribou projects; and (2) have a preliminary discussion on taking a more collaborative approach to caribou research and monitoring. See the draft agenda for more details.
The workshop will be held on at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center on Sunday, March 18 from ~12 to 5 pm. Please consider attending even though it is on a Sunday – the chosen date reflects the need for more time than afforded in a discussion forum or an evening. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this workshop by Friday, February 26, 2007. I can be contacted by email at nam@ualberta.ca or phone at 2-1267. (Nicole McCutchen, Research Coordinator, Alberta Caribou Committee).
Important Info: Driving UofA Vehicles on Logging Roads and to Bamfield
There is new insurance information about driving University vehicles on private roads at www.biology.ualberta.ca/facilities/safety/index.php?Page=4348
Nothing has changed lately, but some people were unaware that the office of Risk Management must be notified before driving off-road or on a private road, e.g. field researchers travelling on logging or oil field service roads. One other important case is driving to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre as this involves a private road and collision insurance will not apply (in which case you would have to pay for repairs). The UofA's insurance can cover driving on private roads if the drive and vehicle meet requirements. (Barry McCashin)
Seminars
Thursday, February 8, 2007, 11:00 a.m., 1-013 Engineering Teaching Learning Complex
Martin Cody, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCLA
"ISLAND PLANTS: NEW INSIGHTS FROM OLD THEORY"
Graduate Student Research Days
Thursday, February 8, 2007, 12:30 p.m., 4 3 Mechanical Engineering Centre
Adam Magico, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"LEARNING ABOUT TEACHING: POINTERS FROM A MEERKAT"
Genetics 601
Friday, February 9, 2007, 12:00 p.m.m, M 149 Biological Sciences Building
Marianne Douglas, Canadian Circumpolar Institute, University of Alberta
"TRACKING HIGH LATITUDE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE:
PALEOLIMNOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES FROM THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC"
Biology 631
Friday, February 9, 2007, 3:30 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Rolf Vinebrooke, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"BIODIVERSITY AND FUNCTION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: A SALUTE"
Graduate Student Research Days
Monday, February 12, 2007, 12:00 p.m., M 149 Biological Sciences Building
Wenchun Zhou, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"GENOMIC AND PROTEOMIC STUDIES ON THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN Fusarium graminearum AND WHEAT"
Botany 600
Monday, February 12, 2007, 3:00 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Don Brinkman, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller
"TURTLES OF ALBERTA, AND THEIR RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE LATE CRETACEOUS"
Biology 506/507
Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m., CW 313 Biological Sciences Building
Robert M. Corrigan, Department of Biological Sciences, Supervisor: Cindy Paszkowski
"THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL NEST BOXES IN INFLUENCING POPULATION TRENDS FOR COMMON GOLDEYE (Buchephala clangula) AND BUFFLEHEAD (B. albeola) IN THE BUFFALO LAKE MORAINE"
M.Sc. Thesis
Thursday, February 15, 2007, 4:00 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Scott Pitnick, Department of Biology, Syracuse University, New York
"MAN IS BUT A SPERM: MAKING EVOLUTIONARY SENSE OF COMPLEX EJACULATE-FEMALE INTERACTIONS"
Departmental Seminar, hosted by Heather Proctor on behalf of the Systematics and Evolution RIG
Friday, February 16, 2007, 12:00 p.m., M 149 Biological Sciences Building
Michael Proctor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"FRAGMENTATION OF GRIZZLY BEAR POPULATIONS: CAUSES, IMPLICATIONS, AND SOLUTIONS"
Biology 631
Monday, February 26, 2007, 3:00 p.m., M 145 Biological Sciences Building
Lindsey Burke, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"THE PLATYPUS PARADOX: WHERE DO MONOTREMES BELONG?"
Biology 506/507
Of Interest:
Monday, February 12, 2007, 3:30 p.m., 550 General Services Building
Brent Sohngen, Agricultural, Environmental & Development Economics, Ohio State University
"FORESTRY AND THE CARBON MARKET RESPONSE TO STABILIZE CLIMATE"
Rural Economy Seminar
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 , 12:00 p.m., 207 Heritage Medical Research Centre
Nora Groce, Division of Global Health, Yale School of Public Health
Nora Groce, Division of Global Health, Yale School of Public Health
"ETHICS & DISABILITY"
University of Alberta Distinguished Visitor Presentation
University of Alberta Distinguished Visitor Presentation
Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 3:30 p.m., 550 General Services Building
Roger Sedjo, Forest Economics and Policy Program, Resources for the Future, Washington, D.C.
"FORESTS, PULPMILLS, ENERGY AND BIOREFINERIES"
Rural Economy Seminar
Thursday, February 15, 2007, 12:30 p.m., 2-36 Earth Sciences Building
Ted Hogg, Canadian Forest Service
"IMPACTS OF THE RECENT DROUGHT ON PRODUCTIVITY AND DIEBACK OF WESTERN CANADIAN ASPEN FORESTS: EARLY SIGNS OF CLIMATE CHANGE?"
Renewable Resources Seminar Series
Links to biosci-related seminars on campus:
Anthropology - http://www.arts.ualberta.ca/anthropology/index.html
Cell Biology - http://www.ualberta.ca/CELLBIOLOGY/newsandevents.html
Circumpolar Students Association -
Chemistry - http://www.chem.ualberta.ca/news_seminars.html
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences -
Mathematical Biology - http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~mathbio/events.html
Medicine (all groups) -
Renewable Resources -
UofA Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society www.rr2.ualberta.ca/wildlifesociety
News from the Chair
Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity
The 2007 Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) program is available for Albertans to study abroad in China. The Government of China is offering up to five full scholarships and ten partial scholarships to sponsor Alberta students (high school graduates and current post-secondary students) and scholars to participate in Chinese language studies, or academic study at the undergraduate or graduate level, or complete research in higher education institutions in China. Applicants must be permanent residents of both Alberta and Canadian citizens. Deadline for applications to Alberta Advanced Education and Technology is March 16, 2007. For an application please contact: monica.barclay@ualberta.ca.
News from the Associate Chair Research
Eastern Apicultural Society
One year funding for research on honeybees. Highest priority is given to requests for support for student projects (undergraduate summer employees/graduate student) or for equipment/supplies for distinct research projects. Deadline to EAS is April 1. See/email Peggy Poholko @ peggy.poholko@ualberta.ca for details.Department Deadlines for Grants and Proposals
February 15– Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research – Postdoctoral Fellowships http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca/grants/FT-fellow.php
February 15– Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research -- Major Equipment http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca/grants/equipment.php
February 23– Mountain Equipment Co-op
No Deadline- NSERC Research Partnership Agreements with Canadian Departments and Agencies
No Deadline Alexander Humboldt Foundation
Open Deadline Canadian Health Services Research Foundation - Career Re-orientation Award
Open Deadline ICORE Visiting Professor Grants
News from the Associate Chair Graduate Studies
Alberta Chapter of the Wildlife Society Post-graduate Award
Value: $1,500
Eligibility: A student currently in a full-time post-graduate degree program at an Alberta university in Biological Sciences, Forest Science, Animal Sciences, Zoology, or related field of study. Deadline: February 15. Please see Ches in Grad Office (CW 312) for more information.
Biological Sciences Travel Support for Graduate Students
Value: $300
The Department provides a conference travel subsidy to full-time students who are presenting a paper or poster. Available once during program. Not a competition, but applicants must have already applied for FGSR Research Travel Support. For application, see Exec. Secretary, Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) in CW312.
Margaret Brine Scholarships for Women
Value: $2,000 to $4,000
These scholarships are awarded to female full-time graduate students in any faculty. M.Sc. students must have begun their program no later than September 2006; Ph.D. students must have begun their program no later than January 2006. Academic excellence is the major criteria (Min. 3.7 GPA). Deadline (Edmonton address) is February 23. Applications are available in Room 105 Administration Building, FGSR and may be downloaded from http://www.cfuw-edmonton.org
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Kouri (780) 434-4135 kouri@shaw.ca, or Anne Valentine (780) 436-6202 pvalentine@shaw.ca.
Canadian Wheat Board Fellowship
(Administered through Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry & Home Economics.)
Value: $18,000 - $20,000
These fellowships are available for graduate students with a proven record of outstanding academic achievement and research interest in areas of study concerning grain production, utilization, and marketing. For more information please visit: http://www.cwb.ca/public/en/about/scholarships/
The Wildlife Society - Donald H. Rusch Memorial Game Bird Scholarship
Value: $2,000
Eligibility: Graduate student studying any aspect of upland game bird or waterfowl biology and management. Applicants must be registered in degree program in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology or related discipline, and must be a member of The Wildlife Society (TWS). Awards are based primarily upon project merit, but also consider the candidate’s academic achievement, field experience, and career interests. The award is intended to benefit students who show promise as wildlife teachers, researchers, and managers. Deadline is March 15 in Bethesda, MD. For more information: www.wildlife.org/awards/index.cfm?tname=ruschscholarship
John G. Bene Fellowship
Value: $15,000
Eligibility: Awarded for field research expenses to a student with background that combines forestry or agroforestry with social sciences. Interdisciplinary programs (e.g. environmental studies) may be applicable. Must have completed course work and Ph.D. students have passed candidacy by the time of award tenure. The successful candidate will be the one whose work most benefits the lives of the less privileged people in a developing country. Preference given for past field experience in forestry or agriculture in a developing country. Deadline is March 1. For more information: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23378-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
IDRC Doctoral Research Award
Value: $20,000
Eligibility: Awarded for field research expenses to a Ph.D. student with background in Environment and Natural Resource Management. Must hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status. Must have completed course work and passed candidacy by the time of award tenure. Awards are intended to promote the growth of Canadian capacity in research on sustainable and equitable development from an international perspective. (Normally research conducted in Latin America, Africa, Middle East or Asia.) IDRC’s research activities focus on three program areas: 1) Social and Economic Equity, 2) Environment and Natural Resource Management, 3) Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Development. Applications available on website: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-23374-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
J.H. Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship Trust
Minimum scholarship of $5,000 is awarded annually to a student registered in a doctoral program at a Canadian university, and who has a first-class academic record. The student must have completed their comprehensive examinations, or equivalent, and have had their Doctoral thesis proposal accepted by April 30th. Student must not hold scholarships that exceed in total $25,000 inclusive of the J. H. Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship Trust. Deadline: April 30. For more information, please go to: http://stewartreid.caut.ca/English/default.htm
Canadian Water Resources Association - Scholarships in Water Resources
Ralph Steinhauer Awards of Distinction
Value: $1,500 - $5,000
Eligibility: Full-time graduate students (Canadian or Landed Immigrants) whose programs of study focus upon applied natural or social science aspects of water resources.
Deadline: February 8 in Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) Office. See Executive Secretary, office of Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) in CW 312 for form and further information.
Ralph Steinhauer Awards of Distinction
12- month award available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents in both M.Sc. ($15,000) and Ph.D. ($20,000) programs. At the doctoral level, students must have completed at least one full year of graduate study or a master's degree. This award is based on academic excellence. For more information, please visit:
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships/info.asp?EK=40 Deadline is February 15.
AHFMR Full-Time Studentships
Value: $20,000 (plus $1,500 Research Allowance)
Eligibility: Full-time graduate program in a health-related discipline and a record of superior academic performance in studies relevant to the objectives of the Foundation. Candidates must be sponsored by a faculty supervisor with a record of productive health-oriented research and sufficient competitively acquired research funding to ensure the satisfactory conduct of the student's research during the term of the award. The supervisor must agree to provide direct and continuous supervision of the student. Successful applicants for a major award (NSERC or CIHR for example), who are also successful in the AHFMR competition will be expected to take up the major award. AHFMR will pay up to $7,000 in addition to the major award held concurrently, and offer a full AHFMR once the previous major award is terminated. Information and forms are available at www.ahfmr.ab.ca. Department Deadline: Thursday, February 22 in CW 312, Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) office.
Alberta Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence
The Alberta Emerald Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2007 Alberta Emerald Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations that set an example of excellence in preserving, protecting, enhancing and sustaining our environment. Nomination deadline is February 28. For details, visit
Graduate Research Assistantship Applications
Academic Women's Association - Bente Roed Graduate Student Award
APPLY NOW for GRAs for 2007-2008: We have up to 5 GRAs to award.
GRAs provide graduate student salary support during one teaching term to allow the pursuit of research that is not compatible with teaching (need to be in the field, working at another university, thesis writing under exceptional circumstances, etc.)
Eligibility:
M.Sc.
Maximum of one GRA (one term) during their program, only in year one or two, if for conducting research off-campus.
Ph.D.
Maximum of 2 GRAs (two terms) during their program, but they can't be in the same academic year. Each GRA must be a different application in a different academic year, only in year one through four, if for conducting research off-campus. Thesis write-up GRAs are not awarded for thesis preparation unless very compelling circumstances can be demonstrated why writing is incompatible with teaching (since most students do both).
A student requesting GRA support must provide a one-to-two page letter justifying his/her request. The justification should include:
1) a brief outline of the thesis research program
2) a detailed timeline of research activities during the GRA support period
3) a detailed explanation of why the research is incompatible with teaching duties
4) a declaration signed by the supervisor that they have read the justification and agree that it accurately describes the student's research needs.
Clarifications for GRAs:
- A GRA is awarded for one term. Half GRAs (for one-half term) are possible, but are dependent on making arrangement for the other half-term.
- A student is eligible for a GRA in either term.
- The rate of payment for a GRA is the same as the rate of payment for a GTA.
Department Deadline in CW 312, Graduate Studies Office: Thursday, March 1
Academic Women's Association - Bente Roed Graduate Student Award
Value: $500
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate diploma, masters or doctoral program at the University of Alberta, full- or part-time. Preference will be given to those whose research, scholarship, and/or community activities contribute to the advancement of women. Deadline: noon, March 1. For more information, please visit: www.ualberta.ca/~awa/awards_graduate.htm
Graduate Funding/Exchange Opportunities
Foreign Government Awards and Organization of American States Fellowships
Offered through Department of Foreign Affairs Canadian and International Scholarships Program. See www.scholarships.gc.ca/canadians-en.html
RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Summer internships in Germany offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). See www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html
NSERC Innovation Challenge Awards
See www.nserc.gc.ca/innovation for details. Note: Each university is allowed to submit two nominations to NSERC. Completed applications for UofA graduate students may be sent to Carla Weyland (2-9804) at TEC Edmonton.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
JSPS offers several fellowships for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. See www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-plaza
Silverhill Institute of Environmental Research and Conservation Grants
Entomological Society of Canada Awards
ESC offers several graduate awards. See http://esc-sec.org/students.htm
Scholarships for Studies in Cooperation
Offered by the Canadian Cooperative Association. See
St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award
Travel award to attend the St. Gallen Symposium at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. See www.stgallen-symposium.org
NSERC Northern Research Internships
To facilitate extended stays and subsidize the costs associated with research in the Canadian North for senior undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. See www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=nri for details.
NSERC Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships
This award matches the interest of a faculty member, the needs of an industrial sponsor and the skills of the student. Two awards are available. The NSERC IPS1 is for 1st and 2nd years, or 2nd and 3rd years, of postgraduate study. The NSERC IPS2 is for 3rd and 4th years, or 4th and 5th years, of postgraduate study. For full-time students, NSERC pays $15,000 per year; the Industrial Sponsor must provide $6,000 per year minimum. For part-time students, NSERC pays $6,900 per year for up to 4 years; Industrial Sponsor must provide $2,750 per year minimum. There is no deadline for this award. For more information, visit www.nserc.ca.
Northern Studies Funding
For more information about these awards, please visit the following website:
Scholarships, Awards & Grants
Jennifer Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Lorraine Allison Scholarship
Jim Bourque Scholarship
AINA Grants-in-Aid
Theme School in Northern Planning and Development Studies Scholarships
Northern Scientific Training Program Grants
Funding Opportunities
The MITACS Internship Program is currently accepting internship applications for university-industry research projects related to mathematical sciences. For information, visit www.mitacsinternships.ca
The International Council for Canadian Studies is accepting applications for its Canadian Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship program.
For details, see www.iccs-ciec.ca/pages/4_ICCSprogs/b_intern.html
2007 Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women: see www.kappakappagamma.org
E8 Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship Programme: see www.e8.org
FGSR Travel Grants
FGSR has research travel grants worth up to $600 and $800 for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, respectively. Supports travel to a research conference, symposium, library, archive, etc. and is available only once during a student's program. M.Sc. students must have completed preliminary coursework; Ph.D. students must have either completed their candidacy or completed preliminary coursework and be well into the research part of the program. Please visit:
Special Opportunity Grant for Women in Doctoral Studies
Value: Up to $3,000 for maximum of 3 years
Available to female doctoral students. To qualify, students must apply and qualify for full-time Canada Student Loan assistance for the current academic year to establish need. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. This special grant is intended to help increase the participation of women in certain fields of study at the doctoral level. Please visit:
IRDC Funding & Awards
The International Development Research Centre (IRDC) offers several award opportunities for graduate students. For ongoing/current competitions, visit www.idrc.ca/awards/ev-54473-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
News from the Associate Chair Undergraduate Studies
Training and Workshops
New Staff Orientation to the University
All new and recently hired Academic and Support staff are invited to attend this organisational orientation. This session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, with an optional one-hour walking tour of campus starting at 3:15. More information at www.hrs.ualberta.ca/orientation ** Registration is required, go to www.learningshop.ualberta.ca
Lunch and Learn
Sponsored by Health Promotion and WorkLife Services, Lunch & Learn Presentations are free, but seating is limited. Sessions from 12:05 - 12:55 p.m. See locations below. Register at: www.learningshop.ualberta.ca
February 14 - Keep That Loving Feeling, presented by Chris Marusiak, Wilson Banwell; Heritage Lounge, Athabasca Hall
February 20 - Incredible, Edible Fibre!, presented by Allison Easton, WholeSUM Nutrition Counselling, 269 Central Academic Building
February 28 - Considering a Career Transition?, presented by Joan Schiebelbein, Career & Placement Services; Heritage Lounge, Athabasca Hall
HPaWS and EFAP News
HPaWS and EFAP News
Support Staff Retirement Planning
Staff Programs is sponsoring two Support Staff Retirement Series, consisting of three half-day workshops designed for support staff members and their spouses who may be contemplating retirement. You must register and attend all 3 workshops (spouses register individually). The first series runs on the mornings of February 6, 13, and 22; the second series runs on the mornings of March 6, 20, and 28. For more information and to register, contact Teena Pasay at 492-7124 or teena.pasay@hrs.ualberta.ca.
Department Classifieds
Hockey Fundraiser
There will be a hockey game between Campus Security Service and Lister Centre at 7:45 p.m. on March 30 in Clare Drake Arena. Tickets are $3 each and funds go to the Mayerthorpe Fallen Four Memorial Society. (Individual donations are tax receiptable, information is available at www.fallenfour.ca) The Memorial Society recognizes donors by putting their names on the memorial wall: every $100 donated = 1 sq.ft. of the Mayerthorpe Fallen Four Memorial Park. For tickets, contact Frank Liu at 709-8010 or email frank.liu@cps.ualberta.ca Thanks to everyone in advance for making this another successful year!
1994 Mazda 323 for Sale
Red 2-door hatchback, 186,000km, standard transmission, new all season tires (November/06), and block heater. Clean, good condition, repair record available. Comes with Thule roof system, ski racks with locks, two side-arm style bike racks ($900 retail value). Moving to California, can't take it with me. $3,400 o.b.o. Call Meg at 780-231-5071 or e-mail megk@ualberta.ca
Sabbatical House for Rent
We are going on sabbatical for a year beginning June 2007, and hope to rent our house while we're gone, preferably to a sabbatical visitor or perhaps new incoming faculty/staff. Full details on the house can be seen at
www.biology.ualberta.ca/faculty/reuben_kaufman/index.php, see "sabbatical house for rent" on the side bar.
www.biology.ualberta.ca/faculty/reuben_kaufman/index.php, see "sabbatical house for rent" on the side bar.
Free Stuff
Sofa-bed - great condition - come and pick it up and its all yours. 17" computer monitor. Four-drawer filing cabinet. E-mail Ray at rpoulin@ualberta.ca.
Loving Temporary Home Needed for 2 Charming Cats
Blacky and Sal are about 8 years old and are strong, healthy males with easy-going temperaments. They need a home while I travel from approx February to October of this year. I will pay all expenses, and will reclaim them when I return. These are really great cats, and they will show you the reasons why people love felines. If you can help out, please call Boyd at 439-9198. See them at www3.telus.net/public/durwood/sale
Fridge and Stove for Sale
General Electric Fridge and Stove for sale. $300 for both. Cash and Carry. Pamela Cheyne @ pamela.cheyne@ualberta.ca
Bright Light Therapy Box for Sale
Uplift Technology light therapy box for the treatment of SAD. Used for a few weeks so like new. Brand new priced at $400. Asking $250. For complete details go to http://www.day-lights.com Pamela Cheyne @ pamela.cheyne@ualberta.ca
Computer Monitor for Sale
Computer Monitor for Sale
NEC Multisync E700 monitor, 17", 25dpi. ~2001. Works fine. Contact: dbedwards64@yahoo.ca, or 701-7781. $40 o.b.o.
Suite For Rent
One bedroom basement suite in 1950's home in Ritchie (98 St. and 78 Ave.). Separate entrance, furnished, plug-in for car, 4 blocks from Whyte Ave, near Community League hall and schools. Looking for quiet tenant, ideally until August. Please call Marissa at 221-8450 to view. Rent is $500 (including utilities) and $300 damage deposit.
Teaching News
Teaching and Learning Effectiveness Sessions
University Teaching Services offers a series of sessions that are of interest to anyone who teaches on campus: faculty, sessional instructors and graduate students. For more information, go to http://www.ualberta.ca/~uts/Programs/TL_Effectiveness/TL_effect.htm and check out what's happening in the Winter 2007 Program.
On/Off Campus News and Notices
Philosopher's Cafe
The next Philosopher's Cafe takes place on Saturday, February 10 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in the Edmonton Room (basement) of the Stanley A. Milner Library. Discussion of "Owning Embryos or Commercializing Life? How will the World Receive Stem Cell Patents?" will be moderated by Dr. Martin Tweedale, Professor Emeritus, Department of Philosophy, with guest scholar, Dr. Timothy Caulfield, CRC, Faculties of Law and Medicine & Dentistry, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute.
Edmonton Plant Study Group
All meetings take place at the J. Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road, 3rd floor, Room 8. Doors at 7:00 p.m., presentations start at 7:30 p.m. Free admission, everyone is welcome.
Monday, February 12 - "Images of Wild Kakwa" presented by Derek Johnson, Edmonton Biologist/Author/Photographer
Offerings from the Department of Music
Sunday, February 11 - Madrigal Singers with Leonard Ratzlaff, conductor
3:00 p.m. at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, 10035-103 Street. $15 adult, $10 student/senior
Sunday, February 11 - Symphonie Wind Ensemble, Angela Schroeder, Director
8:00 p.m. at Arts & Convocation Hall, $15 adult, $10 student/senior
Monday, February 12 - Noon Hour Organ Recital, various artists
12:00 p.m. at Arts & Convocation Hall, free of charge
Friday, February 16 - Music at Convocation Hall I, Artists: Shelley Younge, Tanya Prochazka, Virginie Gagne, Charles Hudelson, Sylvia Shadick-Taylor; Composers: George Crumb, Srul Irving Glick, Arnold Schoenberg, $20 adult, $15 student/senior
Inside/OUT 2006/2007 Speakers' Series
All meetings take place on Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Room 7-152 Education North, unless otherwise noted. Funding and support provided by the University of Alberta Faculty of Education, Office of Human Rights, Bookstores and cjsr Radio.
February 15 - Cruising Queer Constellations of Urban Space or Adventures in New Narrative, presented by Dr. Dianne Chisholm, Department of English and Film Studies
March 21 - 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in Room 165 Education South. Hate Crimes and Human Rights: What You Should Know and What You Can Do To Create a Safer Campus Community, presented by Constable Robinder Gill, Edmonton Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit and Kristopher Wells, Member of Edmonton Police Chief's Advisory Council. This is a special community presentation sponsored by the UofA Office of Human Rights in recognition of March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Silver Skate Festival and Winter Celebration
Enjoy Edmonton's River Valley on Family Day weekend by taking part in the Silver Skate Festival and Winter Celebration on February 17 and 18. There will be free programming and activities for all ages, families, and lifestyles, plus you can watch artists create a snow sculpture gallery. For more information, call 454-9191 or go to www.silverskatefestival.org
Edmonton Winter Triathlon
Skaters, skiers and runners of any age, strength and ability are invited to participate in the Mammoet Edmonton Winter Triathlon. All ages are challenged to skate 10km, ski 10km and run 5km in this friendly competition. The Triathlon is designed as a team relay and staff, faculty and associates are invited to make a team. Entry forms for the triathlon and course details can be found at www.silverskatefestival.org
From the Faculty of Science
A Brick to Remember
Buy a brick to honour those who helped build and establish the Physics and V-Wing buildings. Commemorative bricks can be prominently displayed in the CCIS as a way to recognise a friend, honour a loved one, congratulate a recent grad or leave your mark at the UofA. A portion of your $100 gift towards the purchase of a brick is tax deductible. For more information, go to www.science.ualberta.ca, e-mail buyabrick@ualberta.ca or call 2-5864.
Pesticide-Free Edmonton
Pesticide-free Edmonton has posted a petition to phase out cosmetic pesticides in the city; please see it at http://www.gopetition.com/online/10190.html. See the great comments that people sent in, by clicking on "signatures" on top right. Thank-you for your interest. Elisabeth Beaubien, Plantwatch, and Deanne Timmons, on behalf of those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
Call for Proposals – Industrial Problem Solving Workshop
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) announces the 11th Annual Industrial Problem Solving Workshop, "Connecting Industry to Solutions" to take place June 11-15, 2007 at the University of Alberta. The Industrial Problem Solving Workshop (IPSW) invites the submission of real-world problems that can be addressed with mathematical tools. Problems may originate from any industrial, commercial, government, or NGO sector, and can address topics in technological, environmental, medical, developmental, or other applications.
The deadline for preliminary inquiries for this year’s workshop is 2 March 2007. To submit a problem, please contact Dr. Thomas Hillen at 2-3395 or by e-mail at thillen@math.ualberta.ca, or Dr. Marjorie Wonham at 2-0215 or by e-mail at mwonham@ualberta.ca to discuss the proposed problem. For workshop details and past projects, see the brochure or visit the IPSW website at www.pims.math.ca/ipsw/.
This Week's Funny
New Pharmaceuticals
EMPTYNESTROGEN: Eliminates melancholy and loneliness by reminding you of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait till they moved out. FLIPITOR: Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers.
BUYAGRA: Injectable stimulant taken prior to shopping; increases enjoyment, duration, and credit limit of spending spree.
ANTI-TALKSIDENT: A spray carried in a purse or wallet to be used on anyone too eager to share their life stories with total strangers in elevators.
NAGAMET: When administered to sleeping teenagers, has the same effect as nagging them to get out of bed, thus avoiding parental aggravation.