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KUDOS FROM CACUSS
U of G's Graduate Student Learning Initiative (GSLI) has received the Innovation Award from the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS). The initiative was spearheaded by Maryann Kope of Learning Services, who chairs the GSLI working group, which was cited by CACUSS for its collaborative approach to providing academic support services. Other group members are Robin Bergart of the U of G Library, Jim Brett of the OVC Library, Barbara Christian of Writing Services, Michelle Edwards of the Data Resource Centre, Prof. Cecelia Paine of Graduate Program Services, Mike Schumaker of the Graduate Students' Association and graduate students Christopher Despins, Kristi Fejedelem and Mirnader Ghazali.
PROVINCIAL BILL PROPOSES LINCOLN ALEXANDER DAY
A private member's bill proposing that the third Wednesday of February be proclaimed Lincoln Alexander Day in Ontario's public schools was introduced into the Ontario Legislature this month by Stoney Creek MPP Jennifer Mossop.
UC ENTRANCE MALL CLOSES
The entrance mall in front of the University Centre will close for construction June 5 at 5 p.m. A transit hub is being created in front of the UC to accommodate increased bus service that will result this fall from the introduction of a GO Transit route between U of G and Toronto. Construction will last throughout the summer. When the project is complete, vehicular traffic on the mall will be restricted to buses and emergency vehicles.
E-NEWSLETTER WINS AWARD
The Office of Open Learning is this year's winner of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education Marketing Award in the e-marketing category. The office was recognized for an e-newsletter called The New News, Shakespeare — Made in Canada, developed for the Shakespeare exhibit at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre.
CLUB ADDS TO SCHOLARSHIP
The Athletic Club, the new fitness centre on Stone Road that pledged last fall to provide $10,000 annually to build a scholarship endowment that will support two U of G varsity athletes each year, added $5,000 to its initial donation and presented a cheque for $15,000 to the University May 9. The money will be matched by the province.