University of Alberta
BIOFEEDBACK, Week Ending: June 11, 2009,
Volume 16, Number 19


On/Off Campus News and Notices


Congress of Nanobiotechnology & Nanomedicine 2009
3rd International Congress of Nanobiotechnology & Nanomedicine 2009  will be held on June 22- 24, 2009 in San Francisco. For more information please visit the website http://www.ianano.org

 

The Society of Canadian Ornithologists 2009 Conference

The Society of Canadian Ornithologists 2009 meeting is being held at the University of Alberta in August.  Abstract submission and online registration are now available at http://sco.biology.ualberta.ca/

Looking forward to seeing a great turn out by the Department of Biology at SCO 2009.  

SCO 2009 Organizing commitee 

 

Canadian Blood Services' Partners for Life Program

The University of Alberta has joined Canadian Blood Services' Partners for Life program. The Partner for Life is a nationwide program that is designed for corporate and community organizations to join forces and save lives.

According to Canadian Blood Services, approximately every minute of every day someon in Canada needs blood.

As a member, the University has made a commitment to collect 140 units of blood this year.

Help the University of Alberta meet its pledge by making a blood, plasma or platelet donation on our behalf. In order for the University to apply your donation towards our goal, you must register for the program.

To register, visit www.blood.ca/partnersforlife and enter our partner ID number: UNIV010313. Alternatively, you can request Partners for Life Member Registration form by sending your email request to hpaws@hrs.ualberta.ca

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Health promotion and WorkLife Services at hpaws@hrs.ualberta.ca. Call 1 888 2 DONATE to book an appointment.

 

WISEST 3rd Annual Fun Golf Tournament - July 16th at The Ranch Golf & Country Club 

Join us in the morning for a round of Texas Scramble golf and network with those who support diversity while experiencing innovative demonstrations in science, engineering and technology.  All proceeds from this fun event will support WISEST initiatives.
WISEST partners with industry, government, and academia to offer programs which advance, attract and retain under-represented populations in science, engineering, and technology, which increases diversity and workforce availability.  These programs expose individuals to science, engineering, and technology through interaction with industry and researchers at an early age and throughout their careers.  The high school research program attracts many gifted students and welcomes aboriginal involvement.  WISEST encourages students to discover new opportunities, challenges professionals to reach their potential, assists organizations through development of a greater and more diverse workforce, and promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and volunteerism. 
We request your support and participation at the WISEST 3rd annual Fun Golf Tournament, and encourage you to meet with our team for a round of golf.  This year our corporate and community partner is the Coal & Industrial Minerals Society of CIM.  Please join them in supporting these up and coming gifted individuals to realize success in Canada’s future.  Our organization requires your generous support. 
7 a.m. – Registration and breakfast buffet
8 a.m. – Shotgun start, texas scramble
Awards luncheon to follow
Register On-Line at:  http://www.wisest.ualberta.ca or please use the attached Registration Form.  Registration deadline:  Thursday, July 9 2009
Early Bird Registration ends June 16, 2009.  Register early to prevent disappointment.  Early bird registration qualifies you to win a rocky mountain getaway for 2, at the exclusive Overlander Mountain Lodge including wine on arrival, dinner, 1 night accommodation and breakfast.
Categories: Lamps, Mosaics, Suncatchers, Panels, Fusing and slumping, Jewelry, Stepping Stones The general public votes on their favorites for prizes. Everyone welcome. 

 

2009 Society of Canadian Ornithologist Conference
The Society of Canadian Ornithologists will be hosting its 2009 annual conference at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB from Thursday August 20 to Sunday August 23, 2009. The conference will take place at the TELUS Centre for Professional Development on the University of Alberta campus. The conference social will be held on Thursday in the atrium of the Telus Centre with presentations Friday and Saturday in Telus Centre – Room 150. A poster session is planned for Friday evening in the Telus Centre Atrium. A barbeque-style banquet will occur at Fort Edmonton Park on Saturday evening. Field trips are arranged for Sunday for interested participants as well as early morning bird walks on Friday and Saturday.
Registration will begin on April 15, 2009. Online submission and registration can be found at http://sco.biology.ualberta.ca.