UNews - Lethbridge campus /unews/facility/lethbridge-campus en Boil Water Order in effect at Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬, throughout region /unews/article/boil-water-order-effect-university-throughout-region <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><span><span><span>The City of Lethbridge has issued a Boil Water Order. This action does affect those living, working and studying on our Lethbridge campus.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge will remain open with regularly scheduled classes for the duration of this Boil Water Order.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>On Wednesday, Mar. 12, the City of Lethbridge declared a local state of emergency due to a critical water storage situation. In response, the City closed its pools and arenas to conserve water. Following the City&rsquo;s lead, the U of L closed the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre and showers in the 1st Choice Savings Centre. The pool will remain closed and showers turned off until the Boil Water Order is lifted.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>For additional information on the status of facility re-opening, please look for information <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/sportrec/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The U of L is making arrangements to bring additional bottled water on campus and is taking safety precautions for the duration of this Boil Water Order period. According to the City of Lethbridge, this Order is in effect until further notice and is expected to last several days.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong>Drinking Water</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>During the Boil Water Order, students, staff and faculty should not drink water from the fountains or taps and are encouraged to drink boiled or bottled water while on campus. Students living in residence, who have access to a stove, need to follow the Boil Water Order, which is included in a link below.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ is working with suppliers in an effort to ensure bottled water is available on campus during this situation. It is expected that a significant shipment will arrive Friday morning. Availability may be short in the interim though. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to bring their own water with them until the Boil Water Order is lifted.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><strong>Washrooms</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Washroom facilities at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ are operational. Please do not consume water from the taps.</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span><span><span>Food Services</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span><span><span>Food Services will be open on campus. Some regular menu items may not be available as adjustments are made to ensure safety of patrons.</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span><span><span>Health Services</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span><span><span>The U of L&rsquo;s Health Centre is aware of this situation. Typical illnesses from untreated water can include signs/symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, and fever.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>If you or someone you know is SEVERELY ill, please call 911 for an ambulance to transport them to the hospital.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>If you are generally ill with symptoms that are manageable, please call the Health Centre at 403-329-2484 ext. 1 and ask to speak with a nurse about your symptoms. If the phone is not answered, please leave your name, phone number, and your symptoms to the confidential voice mail system. The Heath Centre will track illness due to this water event and will return your call to provide health advice on dealing with your illness.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>If you are ill and unsure of what to do, you can Call Health Link Alberta 1-866-408-5465.</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span><span><span>Additional Safety Measures</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span><span><span>Fire safety/suppression systems are unaffected.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Signage has been placed by water fountains, building entrances and in washrooms alerting the campus community and visitors not to drink the water. Additionally, information about the Boil Water Order, and the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬&rsquo;s activities related to it, is posted on the Notice Board, Digital Signage and U of L social media channels.</span></span></span></p><p><strong><span><span><span>More Information</span></span></span></strong></p><p><span><span><span>Information about the City of Lethbridge Boil Water Order and be found on the City&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.lethbridge.ca/NewsCentre/Pages/Water-Conservation-March-2014.aspx" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Alberta Health Services has additional information about what to do during and after a <a href="http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/EnvironmentalHealth/wf-eh-during-after-bwo.pdf" rel="nofollow">Boil Water Order</a>.</span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>If there is a significant change in the situation, we will notify our campus community by e-mail. Also, please watch the Notice Board or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ulethbridge.ca" rel="nofollow">U of L&rsquo;s Facebook page</a> for additional updates.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-city-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">City:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/city/lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-company-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Company:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/facebook" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Facebook</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/social-media-channels" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">social media channels</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/fire-safetysuppression-systems" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Fire safety/suppression systems</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/heath-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Heath Centre</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/1st-choice-savings-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">1st Choice Savings Centre</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/notice-board" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Notice Board</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/max-bell-regional-aquatic-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/health-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Health Centre</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-phonenumber-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">PhoneNumber:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/phone-number/403-329-2484-ext-1" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">403-329-2484 ext. 1</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/phone-number/911" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">911</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/phone-number/1-866-408-5465" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">1-866-408-5465</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/nurse" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">nurse</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Boil Water Order in effect at Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬, throughout region" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:50:09 +0000 trevor.kenney 6114 at /unews Classes cancelled for remainder of day - Tuesday, Dec. 3 /unews/article/classes-cancelled-remainder-day-tuesday-dec-3 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><strong>11:15 a.m.</strong></p><p><strong>Update:</strong> Lethbridge campus classes cancelled for the remainder of the day</p><p>The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge will remain open this afternoon and evening (Tuesday Dec. 3), however, due to continued poor weather conditions, the U of L has cancelled afternoon and evening classes at the Lethbridge campus only.</p><p>All regularly scheduled classes will resume as scheduled the morning of Wednesday, December 4.</p><p><strong>7:45 a.m.</strong></p><p>Due to poor road conditions, and the temporary suspension of City of Lethbridge transit services, classes at the Lethbridge campus of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge are cancelled until noon today &ndash; Tuesday, December 3, 2013.&nbsp; All other services at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ will be open. If employees and faculty are unable to attend work this morning, they will NOT be docked pay.</p><p>Further updates will be issued later this morning regarding afternoon classes.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-city-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">City:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/city/lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/transit-services" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">transit services</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Classes cancelled for remainder of day - Tuesday, Dec. 3" class="rdf-meta"></span> Tue, 03 Dec 2013 14:31:58 +0000 trevor.kenney 5861 at /unews Evening classes cancelled, library closing at 5 p.m. /unews/article/evening-classes-cancelled-library-closing-5-pm <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><span><span><span>Southern Alberta is currently under a blizzard warning because of high winds and heavy snow.<br /><br />The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge will remain open, however, due to poor weather conditions, the U of L will be cancelling evening classes for today (Monday, Dec. 2) at its Lethbridge campus only. The library on the Lethbridge campus will also close at 5 p.m.<br /><br />All regularly scheduled classes and activities will resume as scheduled the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 3. </span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Evening classes cancelled, library closing at 5 p.m." class="rdf-meta"></span> Mon, 02 Dec 2013 23:11:56 +0000 trevor.kenney 5860 at /unews Nicol appointed Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Librarian /unews/article/nicol-appointed-university-librarian <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-a11672361e4e85796e559eacf84f5a6f"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">July 5, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge has named Dr. Christopher J. Nicol as its new Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Librarian, an appointment that took effect on July 1, 2013.<br /><br /> Nicol, the former Dean of the Faculty of Arts &amp; Science, had been serving as Acting Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Librarian since Sept. 1, 2012. He took that position in the wake of former Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Librarian Alison Nussbaumer&#39;s move to the role of Interim Dean, Internationalization.<br /><br /> &quot;Chris Nicol&#39;s service to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge as Dean of Arts and Science has been both remarkable and exemplary,&quot; says Bob Boudreau, the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬&#39;s Vice Provost. &quot;His contributions in advancing the Faculty of Arts and Science will be felt for years to come. Building on this legacy, we are absolutely thrilled that Chris will continue to serve and lead the U of L in his new role of Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Librarian.&quot;<br /><br /> A native of Scotland, Nicol earned his master&#39;s and PhD in economics at Queen&#39;s Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ in Kingston, Ont., before spending 16 years as a professor of economics at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Regina. He arrived on the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge campus in 2001 and assumed his duties as a professor in economics while also serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts &amp; Science. He will continue on as a professor of economics in the Department of Economics while serving as the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Librarian.<br /><br /> An esteemed researcher, Nicol&#39;s interests are in econometrics, applied econometrics and the theory of consumer behaviour. He is also keenly interested in macroeconomic policy debates, especially those arising in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008.<br /><br /> Nicol is also an accomplished swimmer, having competed internationally and at the post-secondary level for Queen&#39;s Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬. In 1985, Nicol won both the 100-metre and 200-metre breaststroke events at the inaugural World Masters Games in Toronto.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-city-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">City:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/city/toronto" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Toronto</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-regina" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Regina</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/queens-university" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Queen&#039;s Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-regina" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Regina</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/acting-university" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Acting Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/department-economics" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Department of Economics</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-arts-science" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Arts &amp; Science</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/queens-university-kingston" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Queen&#039;s Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ in Kingston</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-arts-and-science" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Arts and Science</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/bob-boudreau" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bob Boudreau</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/chris-nicol" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chris Nicol</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/christopher-j-nicol" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Christopher J. Nicol</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/alison-nussbaumer" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alison Nussbaumer</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/librarian" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">librarian</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/professor-economics" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">professor of economics</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/esteemed-researcher" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">esteemed researcher</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/accomplished-swimmer" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">accomplished swimmer</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/professor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">professor</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/dean" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">dean</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/ontario" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ontario</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Nicol appointed Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Librarian" class="rdf-meta"></span> Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:11:57 +0000 trevor.kenney 3452 at /unews Flood recovery update /unews/article/flood-recovery-update <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-1f0f521661766b3959c48eaf06cf4708"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">June 10, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>Flood Message &ndash; Monday, June 10, 2013<br> <br> As you are aware, on the evening of June 5, 2013, a significant flood occurred at the Lethbridge campus leading to the closing of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Centre for the Arts (UCA) and the Library. Recovery work led by Facilities, with the support of restoration companies, is continuing and great efforts were made over the weekend to enable the reopening of both facilities this morning.<br> <br> Power, water, life safety systems and IT services have been restored to both UCA and the Library. The UCA has been reopened to the public, as have levels 10 and 11 of the Library. Level 9 will be closed for the foreseeable future.<br> <br> Affected staff and faculty members who work in the UCA and Library will continue to receive detailed updates by email as work continues. All currently scheduled classes for the UCA and Library have been relocated.<br> <br> Once again, I want to thank our Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ community for its efforts in mitigating damage during the night of the flood and for the tremendous work that has occurred during this recovery stage. The dedication and competency of our staff and faculty is truly impressive and I am proud that our Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ is able to pull together in the face of adversity.<br> <br> Dr. Mike Mahon<br> President and Vice-Chancellor</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Centre</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/life-safety-systems" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">life safety systems</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-centre-arts" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Centre for the Arts</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/mike-mahon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Mahon</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/president-and-vice-chancellor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">President and Vice-Chancellor</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Flood recovery update" class="rdf-meta"></span> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:02:42 +0000 trevor.kenney 3480 at /unews RAVE project virtually ready /unews/article/rave-project-virtually-ready <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-483ee5cc386d075bac540713c2e97b10"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">May 16, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>For new and prospective learners and their families, one of the best ways to gain an appreciation for what sets the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge apart from other post-secondary institutions is to visit the campus in person. The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬'s relatively small size, accessibility and quality are readily apparent to anyone who has spent even a day here, but visiting the campus isn't always an affordable option for learners from other provinces and countries. Language barriers can also make the process of selecting a university difficult for prospective international learners and their families.</p><p>In response to this challenge, the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge has produced an innovative multilingual online virtual campus environment that will allow anyone with web access and a free copy of Google Earth to experience the Lethbridge campus in a way that mirrors an actual campus visit.</p><p><div class="image-caption-container" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/main/articles/rave.jpg" alt="RAVE project" title="This wide campus view is the starting point for your virtual tour."><div class="image-caption">This wide campus view is the starting point for your virtual tour.</div></div></p><p>Visitors to the RAVE (Reaching Audiences through Virtual Entryways) virtual campus site will be provided several options for exploring the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬, its services and facilities.</p><p>"Instead of finding out about a club you would have liked to participate in when you might be in your final year, new students have the opportunity to know it all before they even arrive on campus," says Jeff Bingley, a RAVE production member and videographer. "It has the potential to really streamline your Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ experience."</p><p>Navigating the RAVE world can be accomplished through 3D virtual campus tours, whereby visitors can get a look at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬'s facilities and services, all described in a number of different languages.</p><p>Users can also access the RAVE web environment through traditional hyperlinks on the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬'s website. Each link on the RAVE web page will take you to specific locations – such as department offices, the Students' Union Building – in the virtual U of L environment. Another click on that office will connect the viewer to a relevant YouTube video describing the resources that the office provides.</p><p>The third method of navigating RAVE is as an unguided explorer of the 3D buildings and their contextual information links. </p><p>In summer 2013, the U of L will release the first stage of the 3D RAVE virtual campus environment.</p><p>"RAVE uses a combination of advanced video game and Google Earth technologies to produce highly-detailed, interactive 3D environments," says professor James Graham of the Faculty of Fine Arts Department of New Media, RAVE's lead designer and production manager. "These feature architecturally accurate campus building models using the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬'s CAD drawings, interactive video components, photographs, audio, web-interactivity and pre-programmed animated camera sequences."</p><p>The release of RAVE this summer will focus initially on student and administrative services and clubs for new learners who will be arriving at the U of L.</p><p>"The Students' Union partnership has been critical in delivering the learner interest components, and the Faculty of Fine Arts partnership has provided RAVE with a secure production lab and equipment," says Graham. </p><p>The RAVE project grew out of collaboration between Mike Spiteri (IT), Graham and Heather Mirau (director, Integrated Planning). RAVE is a Recruitment and Retention Project with one-time seed funding from the U of L Strategic Enrolment Management Committee.</p><p>A team of eight new media learners (including six undergraduates, one co-op and one master's student) worked on the project. The Department of New Media also loaned computer and camera equipment, while use of the RAVE lab is by loan from the Faculty of Fine Arts Dean's Office. Close to 90 per cent of the RAVE project costs are paid to the production team, allowing learners to offset educational expenses and continue with their studies.</p><p>"This student, faculty and staff collaboration drives the project," says Mirau. "James is masterful at building in the latest technical applications with a solid focus of growing an online community for the recruitment and retention of our learners."</p><p>RAVE has also been designed and constructed using a layered approach, allowing it to grow organically and logically moving forward. This gives the project the ability to serve multiple functions, such as showcasing our faculty research to interested audiences.</p><p><em>This story first appeared in the May 2013 edition of the Legend. For a look at the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this <a href="http://issuu.com/ulethbridge/docs/thelegend_1209_may_2013" rel="nofollow">link</a>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-company-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Company:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/google" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Google</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/company/youtube" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">YouTube</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/students-union-building" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union Building</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/media-learners" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">media learners</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/virtual-campus-site" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">virtual campus site</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/multilingual-online-virtual-campus-environment" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">multilingual online virtual campus environment</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/web-access" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">web access</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/web-environment" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">web environment</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/online-community" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">online community</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/web-interactivity" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">web-interactivity</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/camera-equipment" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">camera equipment</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/strategic-enrolment-management-committee" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Strategic Enrolment Management Committee</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/department-new-media" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Department of New Media</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-fine-arts-department-new-media" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Fine Arts Department of New Media</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-fine-arts" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Fine Arts</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/fine-arts-deans-office" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Fine Arts Dean&#039;s Office</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-fine-arts-dean" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Fine Arts Dean</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/jeff-bingley" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jeff Bingley</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/james-graham" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">James Graham</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/mike-spiteri" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Spiteri</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/heather-mirau" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Heather Mirau</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/director-integrated-planning" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">director, Integrated Planning</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/lead-designer-and-production-manager" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">lead designer and production manager</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/professor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">professor</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-technology-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Technology:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/technology/earth-technologies" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Earth technologies</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/technology/cad" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">CAD</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="RAVE project virtually ready" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 16 May 2013 17:20:41 +0000 trevor.kenney 3049 at /unews Canada-Wide Science Fair in closing stretch /unews/article/canada-wide-science-fair-closing-stretch <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-1fb9b5c76e21031c4a2938676810bced"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">May 16, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>They've been judged, they've toured southern Alberta, they've hiked all over campus and by all accounts have had a ton of fun, but there is still more to come for the participants of the 52nd annual Canada-Wide Science Fair, which takes place on the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge campus and in the community until Friday, May 17.<br> <br> Details of some of the events are outlined below.<br> <br> <strong>GRAND FINALE AWARDS CEREMONY, MAY 16</strong><br> <br> Thursday, May 16, 2013, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Enmax Centre, 2510 Scenic Drive S.<br> <br> Nearly $1 million in cash, prizes and scholarships will be awarded to top students.<br> <br> This event is open to the public. Tickets are available to the public at the Enmax Ticket Centre (403-329-7328). Tickets are free, but a $5 administration fee will apply.<br> <br> The Canada-Wide Science Fair 2013 &ndash; Awards Ceremony will also be live streamed on the Internet for the first time. You can watch the ceremony by visiting this <a href="http://cwsf.youthscience.ca/cwsf-2013-live-stream" rel="nofollow">website</a>.<br> <br> <strong>PUBLIC VIEWINGS: MAY 16 AND MAY 17</strong><br> <br> Admission is free. Parking is free in Lot E during CWSF.<br> <br> Location: 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness<br> <br> Thursday, May 16 -- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br> <br> Friday, May 17 -- 9 a.m. 12 p.m. An opportunity to meet the grand prize winners and scholarship winners and take your last opportunity to see the amazing collection of exhibits.<br> <br> <strong>SCHOOL TOURS: MAY 16 AND 17 </strong><br> <br> More than 2,500 school students from Lethbridge and area have pre-registered to visit the Exhibit Hall at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge during free school tours.<br> <br> Thursday, May 16 -- 9 a.m. to 12 noon<br> <br> Friday, May 17 -- 9 a.m. to 12 noon<br> <br> Get the complete list of activities <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=300&amp;s=19458" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br> <br> <strong>KIDWIND CHALLENGE, MAY 17</strong><br> <br> More than 100 of southern Alberta's brightest young wind energy engineers will be going head-to-head in a friendly competition at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge, while approximately 800 students also learn how to make wind turbine crafts.<br> <br> Lethbridge College's International Wind Energy Academy is hosting The BMO KidWind Challenge during the Canada-Wide Science Fair, a combined event that also provides an interesting opportunity for hundreds of students from across southern Alberta to learn more about wind turbine technology. The event, which is supported by BMO, runs from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge on the track level of the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness.<br> Complete information can be found <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=300&amp;s=19461" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br> <br> <strong>DISCOVER DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGE, MAY 17</strong><br> <br> With the pressure off, Canada-Wide Science Fair organizers are turning the entire group loose in downtown Lethbridge for a fun-filled afternoon of activities.<br> <br> <strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong><br> <br> Additional background information about the Canada-Wide Science Fair can be found <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=306&amp;s=19456" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/enmax-ticket-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Enmax Ticket Centre</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/exhibit-hall" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Exhibit Hall</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/enmax-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Enmax Centre</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/wind-turbine-technology" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">wind turbine technology</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/wind-energy-engineers" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">wind energy engineers</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/enmax-ticket-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Enmax Ticket Centre</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/lethbridge-colleges-international-wind-energy-academy" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge College&#039;s International Wind Energy Academy</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/enmax-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">ENMAX Centre</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/1st-choice-savings-centre-sport-and-wellness" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-phonenumber-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">PhoneNumber:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/phone-number/403-329-7328" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">403-329-7328</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-technology-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Technology:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/technology/wind-turbine-technology" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">wind turbine technology</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Canada-Wide Science Fair in closing stretch" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:27 +0000 trevor.kenney 3496 at /unews Aramark readying for changeover /unews/article/aramark-readying-changeover <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-4621a82e8e6db569d15bd708c32538fd"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">April 24, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge food services begins a new chapter May 1, 2013 when Aramark Higher Education officially joins the U of L community.<br> <br> Marking the most transformative food services change at the U of L in 30 years, the introduction of Aramark as the new food provider is the culmination of a comprehensive and consultative review of food services on the Lethbridge campus.<br> <br> "The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge prides itself on the experience it offers its students," says U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon. "We recognize that food quality is critical to that experience, and we are thrilled that our campus community will be provided with a variety of high-quality food options for the foreseeable future."<br> <br> A number of renovations are planned over the summer to accommodate the significant changes that Aramark will bring to campus, all focused on taking the campus dining experience for students, faculty and staff to a new level.<br> <br> "We are excited to begin serving the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ community," says Jeff Marcellus of Aramark as his company begins a 10-year agreement with the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬. "Our goal is to enhance the dining environment and experience for students, faculty and staff, and to build partnerships across the campus community."<br> <br> Tim Hortons will be the first location to open under Aramark's leadership on May 1 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. This will continue to be a full Tim Hortons that will offer everything from classic hot beverages and donuts to sandwiches and chili.<br> <br> A fully renovated dining hall, a convenience food outlet, a full Starbucks, Subway and an Express Tim Hortons will open at other campus locations in the fall.<br> <br> The change to the current Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall dining hall will be significant as Aramark transforms the space into the Urban Market, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Renovations include the installation of a flat top grill, pizza oven, entr&eacute;e station, deli and a build-your-own salad bar, soup and coffee station. An artist's concept drawing is attached for reference.<br> <br> Further down Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall, a Subway, connected to another Tim Hortons will be introduced. This Tim Hortons will be an express location, offering hot beverages and bakery items.<br> <br> In Markin Hall, a convenient food outlet that will offer an assortment of grab 'n' go items including "We Proudly Serve Starbucks" coffee, bakery, soup, snacks and cold beverages, will remain. The Express menu will also include items such as sandwiches, salads, snackers, fruit and veggie cups and yogurt parfait cups.<br> <br> The final addition to campus is a full Starbucks location in the space formerly occupied by Mr. Sub (directly across from Security Services and the Helen Christou Gallery on the walkway to the Library). This location will offer everything patrons expect from Starbucks, including a full food and beverage menu as well as a seating area for studying or just meeting up with friends.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-company-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Company:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/aramark" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Aramark</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/company/express" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">The Express</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/starbucks" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Starbucks</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/markin-hall-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">In Markin Hall</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/helen-christou-gallery" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Helen Christou Gallery</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/entr%C3%A9e-station-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">entr&amp;eacute;e station</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-hall" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/convenience-food-outlet" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">convenience food outlet</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/beverage-menu" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">beverage menu</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food-outlet" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food outlet</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/transformative-food-services" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">transformative food services</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food-services" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food services</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food-quality" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food quality</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food-options" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food options</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/1st-choice-savings-centre-sport-and-wellness" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/tim-hortons" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Tim Hortons</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/jeff-marcellus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jeff Marcellus</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/mike-mahon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Mahon</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/artist" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">artist</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">President</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Aramark readying for changeover" class="rdf-meta"></span> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:17:18 +0000 trevor.kenney 3512 at /unews U of L alums making big City contributions /unews/article/u-l-alums-making-big-city-contributions <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-6dff476e3a5fbc7c6b3b35a88ef1579f"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">March 8, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>One of the greatest compliments alumni can pay to their alma mater is in how they impact their local communities. At the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge, such compliments keep pouring in as alumni employed by The City of Calgary display a depth of knowledge, a commitment to innovation and a dedication to improving their communities and neighbourhoods.</p><p>Lorna Wallace, (BMgt great distinction &#39;01) project manager for The City of Calgary, earned a business diploma from SAIT in the 1980s but she always wanted to complete a bachelor degree. When the U of L launched its Calgary satellite campus in 1996, Wallace jumped at the chance to attend the post-diploma bachelor of management program.</p><p>&quot;I appreciated the ability to get to know the faculty and advisors; their flexibility allowed me to do this while I was working full-time and raising a family,&quot; says Wallace. &quot;Having my degree reinforced the importance of teamwork and preparation; it opened up many opportunities for me. As the first executive assistant to the city manager, I led a number of projects including a royal visit, and while in the mayor&#39;s office I am proud to have recently led the team that launched one of the most successful food truck pilot programs in North America.&quot;</p><p><div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img alt="Alumni Calgary" src="/unews/sites/default/files/main/articles/alumni-city-calgary.jpg" title="Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge alumni are making a big difference in the big city, with a number of alumni, such as these pictured, working for The City of Calgary."><div class="image-caption">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge alumni are making a big difference in the big city, with a number of alumni, such as these pictured, working for The City of Calgary.</div></div></p><p>Wallace is currently working on a council innovation project involving the Community Services and Protective Services Department and 12 pilot communities in Calgary.</p><p>&quot;This project builds upon The City&#39;s Strong Neighbourhoods Initiative and community attachment work done by Dr. Katherine Loflin and the Knight Foundation. Our goal is to make sure that communities are aware of the services available and to determine which services they need to make their community a great place to live,&quot; explains Wallace. &quot;It is ground-breaking; we will be the first municipality in North America to commission this work.&quot;</p><p>Also working for the city is Glen Radway (BA &#39;85), development strategist - Office of Land Servicing &amp; Housing.</p><p>&quot;The research skills I gained at the U of L helped me at graduate school and in my career. With the lower teacher/student ratio, I gained the confidence to dig into the meat of an issue,&quot; says Radway, who completed studies at the U of L&#39;s Lethbridge campus before obtaining his master&#39;s degree from the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Waterloo in 1987. &quot;In the work I do now, it is important to spend time really looking at a situation rather than jumping to conclusions, to understand the impacts of your decisions through the eyes of the residents, or understand what you see happening through change in a neighbourhood.&quot;</p><p>In 2009, city council approved the Calgary Municipal Development Plan review, a project for which Radway was the land-use lead.</p><p>&quot;We tried to figure out what we could do to sustain the city financially, environmentally and socially and present policy directions through the MDP. It now forms the basis for a lot of projects that are developed across the city,&quot; says Radway. &quot;One of the projects I am working on now is the Industrial Land Strategy to decide how the city will develop industrial parks. We want to support economic development in the city and incorporate more sustainable elements, like green infrastructure, with our own land development.&quot;</p><p>Blake Kanewischer (BMgt &#39;06) and Matt Rockley (BA &#39;02) are also among the many Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge alumni affecting positive change within The City of Calgary.</p><p>Kanewischer works as both a sessional instructor at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬&#39;s Calgary satellite campus and as a team leader, Project, Processes, Staff Development and Training for the Assessment Business Unit at the city.</p><p>&quot;As a mature and working student, I was constantly feeding material back into my working life from my classes,&quot; says Kanewischer.</p><p>Applying the knowledge and skills he gained at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ has served Kanewischer well in his career. One of his proudest accomplishments thus far is being a member of the team that developed the webwave program. Webwave has won numerous international and national awards for replacing the city&#39;s intranet and internet sites with what Kanewischer describes as, &quot;one of the first search and citizen-centric websites for a municipal government anywhere.&quot;</p><p>When Rockley, Okotoks town councillor and planner for The City of Calgary, entered the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge, he had no idea what he wanted to pursue as a career.</p><p>&quot;One of my professors mentioned that I should consider city planning as a career. At the time I had no idea what city planning was but her advice compelled me to look into it. That turned out to be the best career advice I have ever received,&quot; says Rockley.</p><p>That advice has had a positive impact on both Rockley and The City of Calgary. Rockley served as co-project lead on rewriting the Rockyview/Calgary Intermunicipal Development Plan, which was approved by both councils in 2012. He recently amended the Beltline Area Redevelopment Plan, allowing boutique hotels and limiting new surface parking in the city.</p><p>The contributions of these and many other alumni working at The City of Calgary stand as a tremendous tribute to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge for inspiring a standard of excellence that continues to impact our communities.</p><p><strong>GET THE FACTS</strong></p><p>&middot; To look at Wallace&#39;s Food Truck Pilot project, visit this site (<a href="http://www.transforminggov.ca/2012/02/yyc-food-trucks.html" rel="nofollow">www.transforminggov.ca/2012/02/yyc-food-trucks.html</a>)<br /><br /> &middot; To view Radway&#39;s work on the Municipal development Plan, visit this site (<a href="http://www.calgary.ca/mdp" rel="nofollow">www.calgary.ca/mdp</a>)<br /><br /> &middot; Kanewischer&#39;s Webwave awards included a GTEC award for Excellence in Public Service Delivery and a Digital Alberta Award for Business to Consumer Innovation<br /><br /> &middot; Rockley has served since 2008 as a member of the Okotoks Planning Commission</p><p><em>This story first appeared in the March 2013 edition of the Legend. For a look at the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this <a href="http://issuu.com/ulethbridge/docs/thelegend_1207_march2013" rel="nofollow">link</a>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-city-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">City:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/city/calgary" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Calgary</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-waterloo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Waterloo</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/green-infrastructure" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">green infrastructure</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/industry-term/satellite-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">satellite campus</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/food" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">food</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/office-land-servicing-housing" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">office of Land Servicing &amp; Housing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/okotoks-planning-commission" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Okotoks Planning Commission</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-waterloo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Waterloo</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/community-services-and-protective-services-department" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Community Services and Protective Services Department</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/knight-foundation" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Knight Foundation</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/assessment-business-unit" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Assessment Business Unit</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/lorna-wallace" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lorna Wallace</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/blake-kanewischer" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Blake Kanewischer</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/matt-rockley" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Matt Rockley</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/katherine-loflin" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Katherine Loflin</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/glen-radway" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Glen Radway</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/manager-city" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">manager for The City</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/development-strategist" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">development strategist</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/mayor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">mayor</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/teacher" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Teacher</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/advisors" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">advisors</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/project-manager" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Project Manager</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/city-manager" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">city manager</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/okotoks-town-councillor-and-planner" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Okotoks town councillor and planner</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/first-executive-assistant" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">first executive assistant</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-product-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Product:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/product/pilot" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Pilot</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-url-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">URL:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/url/wwwtransforminggovca201202yyc-food-truckshtml" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">www.transforminggov.ca/2012/02/yyc-food-trucks.html</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/url/wwwcalgarycamdp" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">www.calgary.ca/mdp</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="U of L alums making big City contributions" class="rdf-meta"></span> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:32:09 +0000 trevor.kenney 3036 at /unews Groundbreaking study to focus on moral distress /unews/article/groundbreaking-study-focus-moral-distress <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-667dc9d6ca26b9b449358e876640a29f"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">February 19, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>Knowing the right thing to do is one thing. Actually being able to do it, quite another.</p><p>In fact, many nurses experience that dilemma every day, according to Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Shannon Spenceley. She is exploring ways to lessen this source of moral stress among nurses in the workplace.</p><p>The study, which is funded by the national Alzheimer Society Research Program, is the first in Canada to focus on moral distress in continuing care settings, such as long-term care or supportive living facilities.</p><p>A nursing professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Spenceley is the principal investigator on a study that is examining moral distress among nurses who care for those with Alzheimer&#39;s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia.</p><p>The Alzheimer Society of Canada reports that more than 747,000 Canadians are living with AD or other types of dementia &ndash; and that figure is expected to more than double in 25 years (by 2038).</p><p>In Alberta, there are more than 46,000 people with Alzheimer&#39;s or related dementias, and over the next 25 years, that figure is expected to reach more than 100,000. Seventeen per cent of new cases are &#39;early onset&#39;, where people are diagnosed before age 65, and 72 per cent of those are women.</p><p>A fatal and progressive disease that destroys brain cells, AD affects one&#39;s ability to remember things, make decisions and perform routine activities. Most people living in residential care facilities have some form of dementia, including AD.</p><p>Nursing caregivers can find themselves in difficult, and ethically complex, situations when trying to provide the best care for residents with dementia.</p><p>&quot;It may be that a nurse who is caring for a confused and agitated resident can either use a prescription drug to reduce the agitation or simply sit with a resident until the resident calms down,&quot; says Spenceley. &quot;The nurse knows that while the former option may cause undesirable side effects, the latter one will require extra time. In a situation where staffing is short and there are many competing demands, the nurse may feel that the choice he/she feels is right is simply not possible. Such situations create feelings of moral distress, which has been linked over time to nurse burnout, and to nurses leaving a job or even the profession.&quot;</p><p>To better understand the triggers and effects of moral distress, and to help residential-care managers address staff recruitment and retention challenges, Spenceley&#39;s team will interview and survey nursing caregivers in several facilities across southern Alberta.</p><p>&quot;Ultimately, we want to develop strategies to mitigate moral distress,&quot; says Spenceley. &quot;By understanding such issues, and working to create solutions, it creates the opportunity to address some of the recruitment and retention issues faced in this sector of care. Finally, anything that can be done to create a healthier and happier workforce caring for this complex population is a step in the right direction in terms of providing high-quality residential care.&quot;</p><p>The two-year project also involves U of L health sciences co-investigators Dr. Bradley Hagen and Dr. Olu Awosoga, as well as Dr. Barry Hall of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Calgary Faculty of Social Work (Lethbridge Campus) and Dr. Roland Ikuta, the medical director of Seniors Health, Alberta Health Services (AHS) South Zone. Colin Zeiber, executive director of Seniors Health for Alberta Health Services (AHS) South Zone, is the AHS community partner liaison for the project.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-campus" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge campus</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-calgary-faculty" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Calgary Faculty</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/care-those-alzheimers-disease" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">care for those with Alzheimer&#039;s disease</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-medicalconditio-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">MedicalCondition:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/medical-condition/alzheimers-disease" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alzheimer&#039;s disease</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/medical-condition/related-dementias" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">related dementias</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/medical-condition/dementia" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">dementia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/medical-condition/alzheimers" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alzheimer&#039;s</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/medical-condition/fatal-and-progressive-disease" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">fatal and progressive disease</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-calgary-faculty-social-work" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Calgary Faculty of Social Work</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-health-sciences" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Health Sciences</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/alzheimer-society-canada" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alzheimer Society of Canada</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/shannon-spenceley" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Shannon Spenceley</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/barry-hall" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Barry Hall</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/roland-ikuta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Roland Ikuta</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/olu-awosoga" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Olu Awosoga</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/colin-zeiber" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Colin Zeiber</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/bradley-hagen" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bradley Hagen</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/director-seniors-health-alberta-health" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">director of Seniors Health for Alberta Health</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/researcher" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">researcher</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/nursing-professor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">nursing professor</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/director-seniors-health-alberta-health-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">director of Seniors Health , Alberta Health</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/principal-investigator" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">principal investigator</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/executive-director" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Executive Director</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/medical-director" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">medical director</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/nurse" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">nurse</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Groundbreaking study to focus on moral distress" class="rdf-meta"></span> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:59:54 +0000 trevor.kenney 3567 at /unews