Biological Sciences

October 11 Thanksgiving Day - University Buildings Closed
October 27 Department Council Meeting

November 7 Daylight Savings Time Ends 
November 11 Remembrance Day - University Buildings Closed
November 12 Furlough Day (NASA only) University on Limited Service

November 12 Fall Term Class Break
November 17-18 Fall Convocation (Faculty of Science - Nov.18 at 10:00 a.m.)

Payroll Deadlines and Information www.biology.ualberta.ca/department/hr/

Please make sure to check the departmental calendar for availability or contact Olga at olga.milligan@ualberta.ca before booking your event/special seminar.

Interesting Fact

Last week James Cameron Hollywood movie director, was meeting with David Schindler in our department. James Cameron was visiting Alberta and learning about the oil sands.

Please follow the link for pictures and more information.

http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/alberta/2010/09/29/15518621.html

ACA Grants in Biodiversity
Information and application forms for this year's competition for the ACA Grants in Biodiversity are available on the website http://www.acabiodiversity.ca/.

This grant program is sponsored by the Alberta Conservation Association, and has been established to increase knowledge of flora and fauna in Alberta, and to support Alberta-based research.  Graduate students are invited to submit applications outlining proposals for research studies to be done in Alberta.  Any area of interest relevant to biodiversity will be considered. 

The competition deadline is December 1, 2010.

Please note that applications must have signatures from the Department, Faculty and Research Services Office. 

FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES APPLICANTS ONLY: Please submit one copy of your application to Peggy Poholko in CW405 by November 17.  The Department will ensure that the above signatures are obtained and will return the application to you in time for you to meet the ACA Grants in Biodiversity deadline of December 1.  It will be your responsibility to photocopy the signed application for the November deadline.

For more information about the grants, contact Tracy Stewart at tracy.stewart@ualberta.ca.

The Departmental Council Meetings Schedule 2010/2011

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 2:00 pm, CW410

Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 2:00 pm, CW410

Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 2:00 pm, CW410

Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 2:00 pm, CW410

Asbestos Abatement October 5 - 20, 2010 Centre Wing 5^th floor Growth Chambers BioSci

Please be advised that Facilities and Operations will be conducting moderate-risk asbestos abatement work in Centre Wing BioSci 5^th floor Growth Chambers. Please see the memo.

Biosafety Training Online

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety is now offering Concepts in Biosafety as an online course. This training is essential for all individuals working with biologically hazardous materials including bacteria, viruses, recombinant organisms and human blood or body substances. Risk Management Services is strongly encouraging all those responsible for a lab handling these types of materials to incorporate this course into their training protocol. Please click on the link listed below for more information.

http://www.ehs.ualberta.ca/en/Training/ConceptsinBiosafety.aspx

Exhaust Fan Shut Down Rescheduled

Please note that the shutdown of all fume hood exhaust fans has been rescheduled from October 2-3, 2010 to October 16-17, 2010. The second shutdown will occur on October 23-24, 2010. Forward all questions and concerns to Tom Hantos.

Department Deadlines

Oct. 1  Canadian Seed Growers Association http://www.seedgrowers.ca/programsandpolicies/research_development/2006_funding.asp

Oct. 6  Canadian Circumpolar Institute  C/Bar and NSTP http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/CCI/nav01.cfm?nav01=92005

Oct. 12  NSERC RTI, Category 1 http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RTII-OIRI/RTI-OIR_eng.asp

Oct. 12  University of Alberta International ¨C International Project Fund  see http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/uai/pdfs/IPF-Terms%20of%20Reference%20October%202010_FINAL.doc

Oct. 18  NSERC Discovery http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/DGIGP-PSIGP_eng.asp

Oct. 18 Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Grants http://www.whc.org/en/conservation-grants/

Oct. 18  Distinguished Visitors Fund   see http://www.research.ualberta.ca/en/ForResearchersandStaff/ApplyingforFunding/VPRFundingPrograms/Distinguished%20Visitors%20Fund.aspx

Oct. 18  Wildlife Habitat Canada Conservation Grants  see  www.whc.org/en/conservation-grants

Oct. 18 - BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program see  http://www.fwcp.ca/version2/funding/index.php

Oct. 18  Worldwide Universities Network (see below)

Nov. 8 Agricultural Funding Consortium (invited proposals only)  http://www.fundingconsortium.ca/

Nov. 17 International Bear Association ¨C Research & Conservation Grants; Experience & Ecology Grants  see http://www.bearbiology.com/iba/grants01/research-conservation-grants.html http://www.bearbiology.com/iba/grants01/eeg01.html

Nov. 17 ACA Grants in Biodiversity see  http://www.acabiodiversity.ca/

Nov. 17 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Collaborative Research Travel see http://www.bwfund.org/pages/481/Collaborative-Research-Travel-Grants/

Nov. 17  Canada School of Energy & the Environment  Proposals for Support of Energy and Environmental Research see http://www.see.ualberta.ca/funding-opportunities.cfm

Nov. 19 McCalla Professorships  (tentative deadline)

Nov. 29 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowships  see http://www.postdoc.ualberta.ca/fundingfellowship/uofafellowships.htm

Dec. 1  Canada School of Energy & the Environment Proof of Principle Program  see http://www.see.ualberta.ca/Proof_of_Principle_Program.cfm

Dec. 8  University of Alberta Self-Funded Research Grants  see http://www.rso.ualberta.ca/selffundedresearch.cfm

Dec. 8 Alberta Sport, Recreation,  Parks and Wildlife Foundation  Development Initiatives   see http://tpr.alberta.ca/asrpwf/programs/funding/dip/index.asp

Dec. 8  Safari Club International  Northern Alberta Chapter see http://sci-northern.ab.ca/grants.htm

Dec. 8 Minister's Special Licence Conservation Collaboration (tentative)

University of Alberta Conference Funds

The University Conference Fund has been modified to provide more streamlined access to this funding. In lieu of regular competitions that are adjudicated centrally, the funds have been allocated to the Faculties for distribution at their discretion in support of suitable University-hosted conferences. Please contact your Research Facilitation Office (betty.peavey@ualberta.ca) to apply for support to host a conference.

Worldwide Universities Network

The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is a global alliance of 16 research intensive universities drawn from the UK, Europe, North America, China and Australia. The WUN Research Development Fund offers grants of up to £15,000 to support research collaborations. Programs may include exploratory research initiatives, targeted workshops, faculty exchanges and the formation of collaborative networks, among other activities. Applications that incorporate a research mobility component for early career researchers and postgraduate students are encouraged. The internal U of A adjudication deadline is October 29, 2010.

The Research Mobility Fund provides support for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research staff to establish and cultivate international research collaboration by spending time abroad at another WUN institution. These funded placements may vary in length (up to a maximum three months) and can be related to a wide variety of research areas. Applications for this type of funding are accepted on a continuous basis.

Please contact Dr. Stefan Scherer in the local WUN office within the Office of the Provost and Vice-President for more information about both opportunities.

Revisions to NSERC Program Guides for Professors

The NSERC Program Guide for Professors has been revised recently for the programs with fall application deadlines. The Summary of Changes to the Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide will be updated in mid-September. The revised Program Guide is available online 

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 for up to three years plus a minimum contribution from the sponsoring organization of $6,000 per year.  There is no deadline for this award.  For details on eligibility and application procedures, please visit http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/IPS-BESII_eng.asp

CIHR - Doctoral Research Award: 2010-2011

Value: CGS Doctoral Award: $35,000 for up to 3 years, Doctoral Research Award: $22,000 for up to 3 years  Eligibility: Open to students entering into a full-time PhD graduate program in a health related field, or already enrolled.  At the time of application:

candidates holding a Master's degree (or who have completed 12 months or more in a Master's degree program prior to transferring to a PhD degree) cannot have been registered for more than 22 months as a full-time student in a PhD program; OR

candidates who have completed less than 12 months in a Master's degree program prior to transferring to a PhD program cannot have been registered for more than 30 months as a full-time student in a PhD program; OR

candidates who have transferred directly from a Bachelor's degree to a PhD program (with no time in a Master's program) cannot have been registered for more than 34 months as a full-time student in a PhD program.

Agency deadline directly to CIHR: October 15, 2010

For more information, please visit the following website:

http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1049&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Study Scholarship and Research Grant
The University of Alberta and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have a memorandum of understanding in the form of a visiting graduate student exchange program.  Graduate students who are considering an opportunity to conduct research or study in Germany should visit the DAAD website at http://www.daad.org/ for additional information and an application form. Complete applications must be submitted to Dan Fredrick, Manager, Sponsored Student Program, University of Alberta International, International Centre, 172 HUB International, one month prior to the DAAD deadline (Nov. 15, 2010). Please apply at least five months before your projected research stay in Germany and not much more than a year ahead.                                                

Study Scholarship: October 15, 2010 for applicants (outside the fields of music, visual arts and performing arts) who wish to study during the upcoming German academic year (Oct 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012) Research Grant: October 15, 2010 (10-month and short-term grants), April 15, 2011 (short-term grants)

Azrieli Fellows Program

The Azrieli Fellows Program promotes excellence in research and graduate studies at accredited institutions of higher learning in Israel. This prestigious and competitive program, established in 2007, provides financial support to the best and brightest scholars from Israel and around the world. These scholars use their training to become leaders in their respective fields and raise Israel's profile internationally, maintaining strong academic and professional links between Israel and the rest of the world.

Value: $35,000 a year  Eligibility: The Azrieli Fellows Program is currently open to scholars at the postdoctoral level who are Canadian citizens or who have completed their doctorates at Canadian universities. Scholars may undertake postdoctoral research in any field of study.  More than 50% of the Fellow's field work must be conducted in Israel.  Apply directly to the Azrieli Foundation: http://www.azrielifoundation.org/fellows/international.asp?pid=110 by October 22, 2010.

Interfaculty Graduate Studentships

VALUE: $20,000 plus tuition and associated fees per annum for 24 months, beginning in January, 2011. Differential fees for international students are not included.  Awards are eligible for renewal for up to 24 additional months.  Eligibility:  The objective of this one-time offer is to encourage interdisciplinary research training and to support collaborative research activities among the FoMD and its partners at the University of Alberta.  Graduate students will be officially registered in graduate programs either within the FoMD or in the participating faculty (one Science studentship available), depending on the location of the major supervisor. Administration of the students graduate studies will occur in the department/faculty in which the student is registered.  Applicants must be co-supervised by one faculty member from the FoMD and one faculty member from the participating faculty.  Preference will be given to new or emerging collaborative projects between co-supervisors.  Deadline is October 29, 2010.  For more details, visit http://www.med.ualberta.ca/Home/Research/Awards/InterfacultyGraduateStudentships.cfm

CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (CFUW)

Fellowships and Awards 2011-2012

Deadline is November 1, 2010.  For more information, visit www.cfuw.org  and  http://www.cfuw.org/fellowships-and-awards/guidelines.aspx

Just a reminder that travel support funds are available to graduate students:

Biological Sciences Travel Subsidy

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.  For application see the website:

http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/programs/graduate/current/?Page=4676

Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research Travel Support:  Mary Louise Imrie, Gordin J. Kaplan or Profiling Alberta's Graduate Student Awards

The awards are offered at a maximum value of $1,300 for master's students and to a maximum value of $1,500 for doctoral students depending on the travel destination and the estimate of eligible expenses.   Funds for the Imrie and Kaplan awards are provided from endowments and funds for the Profiling Alberta's Graduate Students Awards are provided by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology on an annual basis.  

The trip should be a highlight of the student's research program and will involve attendance at a major national or international research gathering where the student must be actively participating by presenting a paper or poster session, exhibiting work, or participating in a panel discussion.

Travel awards are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The FGSR will offer as many travel awards as the endowments and the annual funding will support.

If all available funds have been spent prior to the end of the fiscal year, no additional applications will be accepted. Eligible students may receive a maximum of one travel award during a graduate program.  Consult the application form (see below) for complete eligibility requirements:  http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding/scholarships/travel/index.htm

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for sessional instructorships for the 2010/2011 Winter Term.  Currently, courses for which sessionals may be required (to teach all or part of) includes the following list.  Other courses may be available as conditions change:

BIOL 468 Problems in Conservation Biology Winter Term

Additional information on the course above can be found in the 2010-2011 calendar, on the Department's web site, or by visiting the Student Services Office (3rd Floor, Centre Wing).

This appointment normally requires a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, and successful teaching experience (including laboratory teaching).  If you are interested in being considered for one or more of these positions, or for any other sessional opportunities that may arise, provide a c.v. and a covering letter outlining your teaching experience and mentioning the course(s) and/or subject areas for which you would like to be considered. Include the names of two references who are willing to give information on your teaching experience and abilities.  People who have recently provided this information or who have recently taught as sessionals for this department need only send an email indicating their interest in the upcoming positions.

Please address this information to:

Brenda Metherell
Department of Biological Sciences
CW-312 Biological Sciences Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E9

or Email: Brenda.Metherell@ualberta.ca

Positions will be filled as suitable candidates are identified.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

SEMINAR SERIES VIA ACCESS GRID

1) The Marine Environment and Climate Change: Problems and

   Possible Solutions

2) WestGrid Seminars on High Performance Computing

Location: General Services Building, Rm 315

The schedule and abstracts can be found here:

  http://www.ualberta.ca/AICT/RESEARCH/AG/sem-list.html

and there are talks this week on Tuesday and Wednesday:

Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2010; 12:30 - 1:30 PM (MT)

  Title: Insight into Lower Atmospheric Composition from Remote

         Sensing and Modeling

  Speaker: Dr. Randall Martin, Department of Physics and Atmospheric

           Science, Dalhousie University

  Abstract:

    http://www.ualberta.ca/AICT/RESEARCH/AG/sem-list.html#C2C_02

Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010; 1:00 - 2:00 PM (MT)

  Title: Getting Started: An Introduction to WestGrid

  Speaker: Doug Phillips, Scientific Computing Consultant, IT, UofC

  Abstract:

    http://www.ualberta.ca/AICT/RESEARCH/AG/sem-list.html#WG_01

The location for all seminars in the series is GSB 315.

Please RSVP to research.support@ualberta.ca.

STAFF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT WORKPLACE LEARNING WORKSHOPS

To register for a program offered below, please visit the Learning Shop, www.learningshop.ualberta.ca.

An Introduction to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act FOIPP Part 1

In partnership with Information Privacy Office

This session will introduce the Act and apply the principles underlying it to the University context.  The introduction will be general in nature and geared to any interested person in the University community.  No previous experience/knowledge required.

Date(s): October 6, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace

Fee: Free

Audience: Open to all University employees

Facilitator: Dr. Harry Davis, Information & Privacy Office

Ensuring Privacy Compliance FOIPP Part 2

In partnership with Information Privacy Office

The main objectives of this session will be to understand the provisions of Part 2 of the Act, provide information to evaluate and assess privacy compliance and to identify and apply "best practice" in your area of responsibility.

Date(s): October 7, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace

Fee: Free

Audience: Open to all University employees

Facilitator: Dr. Harry Davis, Information & Privacy Office

Introduction to Business Process Mapping

This session, presented by Staff Learning & Development in collaboration with the National Quality Institute (NQI), is intended for employees, managers and quality professionals responsible for increasing the effectiveness of their workgroup or organization.  The full-day course will cover:

• The definition of a process
• How to facilitate process mapping
• How to define processes in terms of suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, and customers
• How to map processes at three levels of detail (Level 1, 2 and 3 process maps)
• How to use process mapping to facilitate process improvement

Date(s): October  12^th, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace

Fee: $100 by indent or cheque payable to the UofA (Send attention to Cynthia Munro, 2-60 University Terrace)

Audience: Open to all University employees

Facilitator: Staff Learning & Development

Hiring Right:  Recruiting the Best Candidates

In this challenging working environment of financial constraints and stressful workloads, finding qualified, dedicated, and innovative employees is critical!  Participants will be introduced to University of Alberta employment policies and procedures and will be given tips on best practices in recruitment.  This interactive session will cover a variety of topics such as writing the job posting, short-listing candidates, interviewing techniques, checking references, making the final selection, and extending the offer of employment. 

Date:  October 18, 2010

Time:  1:00 - 2:30

Location:  2-51 University Terrace

Fee:  Free

Audience:  this session is open to all UofA staff involved in recruitment both Academic and Support Staff are welcome.

Instructors:  Anjali Robbins, Recruitment and Recall Coordinator, Human Resource Services and Catherine Anley, Employment Equity Advisor, Human Resource Services

Budget Planning
This session is open to UofA Staff - Academic & Support staff welcome. The University's budget has increased in size and complexity over recent years. In response to that change, the University has expanded and integrated much of its planning process. This workshop is presented as a general overview of managing operating budgets at the University of Alberta. It will be of interest to anyone who is new to administering an operating budget in a Faculty or administrative unit, or who wants an understanding of how the current operating budget works. It will include an overview of operating budget planning and the maintenance of operating budgets, and the existing annual budget cycle, budget policies and procedures, and budget reporting. Detailed position budgeting/management is not included in the workshop.

Date(s): October 12^th, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Telus Centre 217/219

Fee: Free

Audience: Open to all University employees

Facilitator: Ian James Bernard, Associate Director of Resource Planning, Brittany Shmyr, Budget Assistant and Angela Strachan, Budget Administrator, Department of Resource Planning

Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Performance

This workshop, based on the work of Daniel Goleman, is aimed at staff members who would like to increase their knowledge of the competencies associated with emotional intelligence. It will be of interest to staff members who are anxious to improve their own emotional intelligence with the goal of working more effectively with others.  In this session we will cover a definition of emotional intelligence (sometimes referred to as EI), common misconceptions, and five core competencies associated with emotional intelligence, and how to develop skills to enhance EI. Participants will have a chance to explore their own EQ (emotional quotient) and develop an action plan to improve any of the skills associated with EI.

Although the workshop is open to all staff, supervisors may find it particularly beneficial in identifying their own strengths and weaknesses related to emotional intelligence and helping them develop others in these important areas.

Date(s): October 19th, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: 2-51 University Terrace

Fee: Free

Audience: Open to all University employees

Facilitator: Staff Learning & Development

Registration
To register for these sessions please go to the Learning Shop:
http://www.learningshop.ualberta.ca

Select the appropriate month for the upcoming Orientation, click on it in the calendar, select Register.

You may need to set up a new Learning Shop account if you do not have one already. Please download the instructions:

http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Learning/Help-LearningShop.pdf

More Information & Questions?
Please contact Staff Learning and Development @ staff.learning@hrs.ualberta.ca.

To subscribe or unsubscribe from the Workplace Learning listserve please go to http://www.mailman.srv.ualberta.ca/mailman/listinfo/workplace-learning

Mental Illness Awareness Week

October 3^rd through 9^th is Mental Illness Awareness Week.  Mental Illness Awareness Week is a national observance designed to promote awareness and provide further education about mental illness and the enormous impact it has on Canadians.  One in 5 Canadians will be affected by mental illness during their lifetime.  Yet the stigma associated with Mental Illness continues to be a significant barrier.  Mental illness is very treatable however more than half of those affected to not seek treatment due to stigma, shame or a lack of information.  The more mental illness is discussed, the greater the chance we have to reduce the stigma. 

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Alberta Health Services and the University of Alberta are pleased to offer:

What:    You're Not Alone Self-care and Support for Caregivers - those caring for someone with a mental illness

When: Friday, October 8, 2010

Time:     1:30pm - 3:30pm

Where: University of Alberta Hospital

Dvorkin Video Conference Centre

2G2.07  Walter MacKenzie Centre

8440 - 112 Street

Cost:      free      

The workshop will look at mental illness facts, health care trends and the community resources available, caregiver issues and preventing caregiver burnout.  

To register, please visit the Learning Shop at www.learningshop.ualberta.ca   

Please see the attached document for additional information on the workshop. 

Resources for Caregivers is a list of resources that may be beneficial to staff members who are currently in a caregiving role.  The information can be found on-line at www.virtualwellness.ualberta.ca and select Facing Facts, Information for Caregivers. 

The Alberta Caregivers Association is currently conducting a survey of caregivers throughout Alberta and the issues they face.  If you are interested in taking part in the survey, please visit www.albertacaregivers.org.

Poster: You're Not Along Supporting the Caregiver

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. (Except where noted otherwise). See locations below. Register at: www.learningshop.ualberta.ca  

October 13 - Identifying Individuals at Risk, presented by Kris Fowler, Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights & Melanie Goroniuk, Health Promotion and WorkLife Services; Education South 213

October 21- From Farm to Fridge, presented by Emily Dietrich, Office of Sustainability; Education South 213

October 28 - Sleep and Restfulness, presented by Theresia Williams, Human Solutions; Education South 276

CPR Refresher (October 7th) and Standard First Aid Course with wilderness component offered (October 18, 19 & 20th, 2010)

Due to requests we had in the spring, the Field Research Office has arranged a Standard First Aid course (with wilderness component) and a CPR Refresher course.  Chris Brunker of Emergency Medical & Safety Solutions Ltd., an active firefighter and paramedic who has over 10 years as a certified trainer, will be instructing.

Course: CPR Refresher (4 hours in length) ¨C Maximum of 17 participants allowed.

When:  October 7^th,  2010 (16:00 to 20:00 h)

Where:  Tory Building, Room #3-36

Cost:  $75.00 (inclusive of materials)

Course:  Standard First Aid with wilderness component (20 hours in length)  - Maximum of 17 participants allowed.

When:  October 18, 19 and 20^th, 2010 (8:30 to 16:30 h)

Where:  Tory Building, Room #3-36

Cost:  $235.00 (inclusive of materials)

Registration:  Please fill out the registration form on the Field Research Office web site, attach payment and send to the Field Research Office.  Personal cheque or a signed indent (with authorized signatures) will be accepted. 

Support Staff October 2010 Pre-Retirement Planning Workshops

Staff Programs is pleased to sponsor a Support Staff Retirement Series, consisting of three half-day workshops. These workshops are designed for support staff and their spouses* who may be contemplating retirement. You must register for and attend all three workshops. The series will help you prepare for the next major stage of your life retirement! Please see the schedule here.

For Rent

1 Bedroom, basement suite (shared accommodation).  Walking distance to Kingsway and NAIT.  Female only. Must be a student or working. $750/m including utilities (except cable, internet and phone).  Call Vanessa at 982.7728

Donations Needed to Support Rugby Team

I am (Louise Chavarie) a varisty athlete (pandas rugby) that need to raise money for our season. I would GREATLY appreciate it if you would consider making a donation in support of my team. All you have to do is go to this website: http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=1009034. 

All donations will receive a TAX RECEIPT.I can assure you your donation WILL make a difference!