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Teacher Job Fair connects students to employers

trevor.kenney — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:12:34 +0000

Even in a challenging economy, people still have to learn - and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Faculty of Education is well known for supplying high-quality teachers to the profession who work locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Since 2003, the Faculty's well-deserved reputation for excellence has brought more than 30 school boards or educational organizations to its annual Teacher Job Fair.

This year, the Teacher Job Fair takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 23, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium.

The Teacher Job Fair allows students opportunity to establish one-on-one contact with representatives from prospective school boards from as far as the United Kingdom.

"We provide a service to current students and recent graduates that allows them to interact with future employers," says Nicole Spence, Teacher Job Fair co-ordinator. "Many students will be ready to teach within the next few months and the job fair can present opportunities for employment. Some employers will even decide to personally interview or make group presentations to upcoming grads at this job fair."

Spence adds that the fair is not just for impending graduates but for all teachers beginning to chart their career path.

"We encourage third- and fourth-year students to attend the job fair at some point during the day to talk or interview with the delegates. It's a great experience for both employers and students to collect information about potential opportunities with each school board or agency."

The Faculty of Education offers some of the most extensive practical teaching experience in Canada – with 27 weeks of practical work placement, students often receive double the amount of time in front of a classroom as other programs, and find they turn their experiences with the many teacher partners who mentor U of L students into long-term work relationships.

Students lining up for job fair

trevor.kenney — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:10:39 +0000

Since 2003, the Faculty of Education's well-deserved reputation for quality and ability to shape teachers of excellence has drawn more than 30 school boards or educational organizations to its annual Teacher Job Fair.

This year, the Teacher Job Fair takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 18 in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium.

"The job fair is an excellent opportunity to help our students gain contacts for employment," says Nicole Spence, Teacher Job Fair co-ordinator. "The fair is a service we offer to both current students and recent graduates so they can interact with employers."

Job fair delegates are primarily Alberta school board representatives but there is also a strong international presence, while a number of private schools also attend.

"The delegates are generally part of the administrative team and human resources core from each school board/agency," says Spence. "There are representatives from our local schools, as well global interest in our students from Australia, the United Kingdom and beyond.

"Our students will be ready to start their careers and step into the classroom within the next few months and the job fair can present viable opportunities for employment. Some prospective employers take this opportunity to interview or make group presentations."

The Faculty of Education encourages third and fourth-year students to attend the job fair at some point during the day to talk with the delegates. It's a great experience for both employers and students to collect information about potential opportunities with each school board or agency.

The Faculty of Education offers some of the most extensive practical teaching experience in Canada – with 27 weeks of practical work placement, students often receive double the amount of time in front of a classroom as other programs. These experiences with the U of L's many teacher partners often result in long-term work relationships.

This story first appeared in the January edition of the Legend. For a look at the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Convocation to celebrate Honorary Degree recipients

trevor.kenney — Mon, 31 May 2010 21:59:08 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge will hold its Spring 2010 Convocation ceremonies this week, June 3-4, at which another distinguished group of individuals will receive honorary degrees.

2009 Honorary Degree Recipients

Dr. Vincent Di Lollo

Dr. Vincent Di Lollo is recognized in the international scientific community as a leader among researchers of cognitive systems.

Early in his career, Dr. Di Lollo researched the fields of animal learning, human psychophysics and human visual perception. He focused his program on vision studies and iconic memory, or the continued visibility of an image for a brief period after the physical stimulus has been turned off.

His research findings in this area were listed by the American Psychological Association among contributions that significantly changed the direction of psychological research in the twentieth century.

Dr DiLollo has also been a continuous supporter of the development of research intensive universities like the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge for his entire career, actively pursuing research relationships with U of L researchers, inviting them to participate on editorial boards, hiring boards and funding review panels.

Ike Lanier

Ike Lanier is a leading member of the agricultural community in Alberta and Canada, and has operated NeverIdle Farms near Lethbridge, since 1955.

For the past 25 years, Lanier has been practicing a minimum tillage system. This is seen as a major advance in agriculture which saves fuel, reduces soil erosion and preserves the ecology of the soil.

As well, Lanier, who holds a Bachelor of Arts from Queen's ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ (1953) has pioneered new crop development in southern Alberta, is an active proponent of different ways to market and transport grain and actively worked to change agricultural policies.

His record of service to the agricultural community is long standing. He has served on many provincial and national committees such as the Western Barley Growers, the Winter Wheat Commission, the Canola Commission, the Canadian Wheat Growers Association and Alberta Terminals Ltd. among many others.

In 1996, Lanier was a member of an advocacy group called Farmers for Justice, and one of 14 farmers fined and briefly jailed for attempting to sell grain in the United States on the open market.

Dr. Hank A. Margolis

Dr. Hank A. Margolis, a professor in the Faculty of Geography and Geomatics at Laval ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ in Quebec, is known as a driving force for Canadian research into the carbon cycle of forests and wetlands, and has been instrumental in the development of several national and international efforts to better understand climate change.

Dr. Margolis has made significant and long-term contributions to public service in Canada. The major form of this public service has been in the role of principal investigator and program leader of three national research networks in Canada.

Research conducted during these national programs has addressed important issues related to ecosystem carbon cycling and climate change.

New knowledge created by these scientific activities has contributed in several important ways, including improvement in forecast models used in global weather prediction (BOREAS) and in developing policy related to controlling greenhouse gas emissions in Canada (FCRN & CCP).

Shirley Mclellan

Shirley McClellan is a veteran Alberta politician and former deputy premier of the province of Alberta who has matched her interests in farming and education with a long tradition of community service, most recently as a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta's Rural Economy/ALES Faculty Office and The School of Business.

McClellan served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Drumheller-Stettler constituency from 1987 to 2007. During her six terms in office she served as minister of health, community development, agriculture, food and rural development, international and intergovernmental relations and, most recently, as deputy premier and finance minister.

She retired as an MLA in 2007 and now farms in New Brigden, Alta., with her family.

McClellan has been involved in bringing further education to rural areas, serving on the board of directors for the Alberta Association of Continuing Education and the Canadian Association for Continuing Education.

Dr. Tom Melling

Dr. Michael (Tom) Melling is one of Lethbridge's longest-serving physicians, the inventor of a device to assist people with their mobility, and the founder and operator of a much-needed Lethbridge cancer clinic in addition to an enviable career as a community volunteer, school board member, and medical advisor to the government of Alberta on substance abuse and addictions issues.

He came to Lethbridge in 1966 from Scotland, and founded a medical practice in north Lethbridge, a medically-under-served area of the city.

Dr. Melling also founded, staffed and ran a cancer clinic for a decade in Lethbridge. He invented the first walker with a seat for handicapped people, an aid to daily living that has improved the quality of life for scores of people of all ages.

He served two terms on a city school board, sat on the parks and recreation commission and served six years on the board for AADAC. In addition, he was medical advisor to AADAC for two years under the Getty administration and travelled North America as a volunteer speaker on substance abuse recovery for more than 30 years.

2009 Honorary Degree recipients

trevor.kenney — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:25:44 +0000

Dr. Vincent Di Lollo

Dr. Vincent Di Lollo is recognized in the international scientific community as a leader among researchers of cognitive systems.

Ike Lanier

Ike Lanier is a leading member of the agricultural community in Alberta and Canada, and has operated NeverIdle Farms near Lethbridge, since 1955.

In 1996, Lanier was a member of an advocacy group called Farmers for Justice, and one of 14 farmers fined and briefly jailed for attempting to sell grain in the United States on the open market.

Dr. Hank A. Margolis

Research conducted during these national programs has addressed important issues related to ecosystem carbon cycling and climate change.

Shirley Mclellan

She retired as an MLA in 2007 and now farms in New Brigden, Alta., with her family.

Dr. Tom Melling

He came to Lethbridge in 1966 from Scotland, and founded a medical practice in north Lethbridge, a medically-under-served area of the city.

Teacher Job Fair links students, employers

trevor.kenney — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:00:51 +0000

Even in a challenging economy, people still have to learn – and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Faculty of Education is well known for supplying high-quality teachers to the profession who work locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Since 2003, this well-deserved reputation for excellence, coupled with a 97 per cent employment rate upon graduation, has brought more than 40 school boards or educational organizations to the U of L to recruit teachers.

This year, the Teacher Job Fair takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 20 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium.

"We needed to provide a service to current students and recent graduates so they could interact with future employers," says Judy Lavorato, Teacher Job Fair co-ordinator.

Job Fair delegates are primarily Alberta school board representatives but in the past few years there has been an increase in the number of international agencies who wish to attend, as well as an increase in the number of private schools.

"Typically the delegates are part of the administrative and human resources team from each school board/agency," Lavorato says, adding that confirmed international delegates include representatives from Australia and the United Kingdom.

"Some employers will decide to personally interview upcoming grads who will be ready to teach within the next few months, so students can be made more aware of their options for employment," she says.

"As well, we encourage 3rd and 4th year students to attend the job fair at some point during the day to talk or interview with the delegates. It's a great experience for both employers and students to collect information about potential opportunities with each school board or agency."

The Faculty of Education offers the most extensive practical teaching experience program in Canada – with 27 weeks of practical work placement, students often receive double the amount of time in front of a classroom as other programs, and find they turn their experiences with the many teacher partners who mentor U of L students into long-term work relationships.

"Coming to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge allowed me to be in smaller classes with professors who genuinely care about me and my progress," says Whitney Jones, who started work two months after graduating in 2009. "The practicum time is invaluable. I've literally been a teacher‚ even before graduating."

Events Calendar

trevor.kenney — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:43:08 +0000

Pronghorn Athletics

Men's Hockey

Jan. 8-9 | Manitoba vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena

Jan. 15 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena

Basketball

Jan. 9 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
Women's game, 6 p.m.; Men's game, 8 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre gym

Jan. 22 | UBC vs. Pronghorns
Women's game, 6 p.m.; Men's game, 8 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre gym

Jan. 23 | Victoria vs. Pronghorns
Women's game, 6 p.m.; Men's game, 8 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre gym

Women's Hockey

Jan. 22-23 | UBC vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena

Jan. 30 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena

Lectures

Jan. 8 | Art Now: AA Bronsen of General Idea | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 11 | Art Now: Art historian Jennifer Stone | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 15 | Art Now: Calgary artists, Dave & Jenn | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 18 | Curator Kitty Scott
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 20 | Art Now: SAAG artist Manon de Pauw | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 22 | Art Now: Curator Louise Dery | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Performances

Jan. 15 | Opera Goes to the Movies
U of L Opera Workshop | 7 p.m., Gem of the West Museum (Coaldale)

Jan. 21-23 | TheatreXtra #3
8 p.m. nightly, David Spinks Theatre, Matinee, 2 p.m., Jan. 23

Jan. 23 | Big Band Cabaret
Silent auction, door prizes and dancing to the Lethbridge Big Band
8 p.m., Students' Union Ballrooms

Jan. 24 | Tono
Toronto's Red Sky with musicians and dancers from Mongolia and China | 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Jan. 29 | Lethbridge Symphony Chamber Series | U of L Faculty Brass Quintet | 8 p.m., Southminster Church

Jan. 30 | Schumann & Chopin: Hearts Alive at 200
A celebration of two of the greatest romantic minds in music
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Miscellaneous

Jan. 15 to Feb. 26 | Snap, Crackle, Pop | An exhibition highlighting Alberta artists exploring the themes, iconography, materials and visual styles of popular culture
Main Gallery and Helen Christou Gallery | Opening Reception, 4 p.m., Jan. 15

Jan. 16 | Culture Vulture Saturday
Button-Making with Trap/Door Artist Run Centre
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U of L Main Gallery

Jan. 20 | Faculty of Education Job Fair | School board representatives visit campus | 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Atrium

Teacher Job Fair in Atrium

trevor.kenney — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:01:45 +0000

Students in the Faculty of Education will have a valuable opportunity to network with possible future employers today as the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ hosts a Teacher Job Fair in the Atrium.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and features more than 35 school board and agency representatives who are available to discuss potential employment opportunities with upcoming, recent and past graduates of the U of L Teacher education program.

Following is a list of school boards that confirmed their attendance at the fair:

• Almadina Language Charter Academy - Calgary
• Buffalo Trail Public Schools Regional Division #28 - Wainwright, Alta.
• Calgary Academy
• Calgary Board of Education - Calgary, Alta.
• Calgary Catholic School District - Calgary, Alta. *
• Canadian Rockies Public Schools, Canmore Alta.
• Chinook School Division - Swift Current, Sask.
• Chinook's Edge School Division No. 73 - Innisfail, Alta.
• Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools - Okotoks, Alta. *
• Clearview Public Schools, Stettler, Alta.
• Edmonton Public Schools
• Foothills School Division #38 - High River, Alta.
• Golden Hills School Division #75 - Strathmore, Alta.
• Gov't Higher Secondary School, Punjab, Pakistan
• Gov't of The Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture & Employment - NWT, CAN
• Grande Prairie & District RCSS #28 *
• Grande Yellowhead Regional Division
• Holy Spirit Catholic Schools - Lethbridge, Alta.
• Horizon School Division No. 67 - Taber, Alta. **
• Koinonia Christian Schools - Didsbury, Alta. **
• Lethbridge School District No. 51 - Lethbridge, Alta.
• Livingstone Range School Division No. 68 - Claresholm, Alta.
• Make a Future
• Medicine Hat Catholic Separate R. D. #20 - Medicine Hat, Alta. **
• Medicine Hat School District No. 76 - Medicine Hat, Alta. *
• Northern LIghts School Division #69 - Bonnyville, Alta.
• Palliser Regional Schools - Lethbridge, Alta. **
• Pembina Hills Reg. Division No. 7
• Prairie Rose School Division - Dunmore, Alta.
• Protocol Teachers Canada - International Recruiting Agency
• Resource Ed Australia
• Rocky View School Division #41 - Calgary, Alta. *
• Rundle College - Calgary, Alta.
• Siksika Board of Education - Gleichen, Alta. **
• Westmount Charter School - Calgary, Alta. **
• Wild Rose Public Schools - Rocky Mountain House, Alta.
* Conducting interviews
** Conducting interviews at booth only

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