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NEW REAL ESTATE DIRECTOR TO JOIN UNIVERSITY JUNE 4 After an extensive search, the University has appointed Don Beaton as director of real estate, beginning June 4. He has more than 30 years' experience in managing corporate real estate at the University of Toronto, most recently as director of real estate, and has been responsible for the planning, development and execution of real estate operations for all of U of T's campuses. A BA graduate of Toronto, Beaton previously worked as a business analyst with Dun and Bradstreet in New York.
INTERIM ACCOUNTABILITY AGREEMENT POSTED ONLINEThe interim accountability agreement between U of G and the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities pertaining to quality investment funding for 2005/06 has been signed back by the minister and can be viewed online at www.uoguelph.ca/analysis_planning/images/pdfs/2005-06IAA.pdf.
STAFF SEATS ON B OF G, SENATE UP FOR ELECTION Five members of the University have been nominated for the staff/alumnus seat on Board of Governors: Andy Grossauer, Grounds; Heather Lane Vetere, Student Housing Services; Ken Morrison, Hospitality/Retail Services; Laura Pearson, Office of Research; and Bill Teesdale, Physics. Morrison and Teesdale are also among six staff members vying for two seats on Senate. The others are Sherry Baris, Child-Care Services; Gayleen Gray, Computing and Communications Services; Gilian MacPherson, Office of Research; and Peter Wolf, Teaching Support Services. These elections are being held by mail ballots that have been distributed across campus. Returns are due May 5 at 3 p.m. in the Board Secretariat on Level 4 of the University Centre.
DEADLINE NEARS TO APPLY FOR PROVOST'S AWARD FOR TEACHING INNOVATION May 10 is the deadline for submissions for the Provost's Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning With Technology. The award recognizes excellence in teaching innovation that wisely and effectively uses learning technologies for the enhancement of student learning. Details about the award and the submission process can be found on the web at www.tss.uoguelph.ca/id/winners/provost.html.
BRIGADIER POSTER SALES TO SUPPORT MEMORIAL FUND A colour poster of Brigadier, the police horse that died in the line of duty Feb. 24, is now available for sale, with proceeds going to the memorial fund created by the Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Veterinary College following the animal's death. Printing of the poster was donated by Sportswood Printing. For more information, call Equine Guelph at Ext. 54205. Donations to the memorial fund can be made online at www.alumni.uoguelph.ca/cgi-bin/online_giving2004.pl.
