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LEST WE FORGET
U of G’s annual Remembrance Day service is Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. in War Memorial Hall. Although classes won’t be cancelled for the service, the president requests that faculty grant consideration to students who miss some class time to attend the service. Supervisors are encouraged to allow employees sufficient time to participate as well.
FLU CLINICS SET TO OPEN
Public clinics for H1N1 and seasonal flu shots open Oct. 30 in eight locations in Wellington and Dufferin counties. For a list of locations, visit www.wdghu.org. Campus clinics will be held Nov. 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 20, 23, 24 and 30 and Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 207 of the Powell Building. No appointment is needed. Appointment-only clinics run Nov. 17 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Call Ext. 52131 to book.
U OF G HOSTS FALL PREVIEW DAY, ENGINEERING SUNDAY
Fall Preview Day, U of G’s annual open house for prospective students and their parents, runs Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The event is expected to draw some 3,000 people and will include campus tours, information sessions and displays. On Nov. 15, U of G hosts Science and Engineering Sunday to help high school students, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors learn more about the University’s engineering and science programs.
TURN TO RADIO, WEB WHEN WEATHER IS BAD
When a winter storm arrives and you want to know if the University is open, the best information sources are local radio and U of G’s home page. Radio stations in Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto are immediately notified if the president decides to shut the University because of bad weather or an emergency. Area TV stations are also notified, and U of G’s home page will contain up-to-date information. The policy on inclement weather/emergency procedures can be found at www.uoguelph.ca/hr/hrmanual/512.htm.
SCARING UP FOOD
More than 1,500 U of G students will be hitting city streets Halloween night to collect donations of non- perishable food for the Guelph Food Bank, as part of Meal Exchange’s annual “Trick or Eat” campaign. Last year’s effort set a national record with 44,354 pounds of food collected in three hours. This year’s goal is 50,000 pounds. Students can register online at www.trickoreat.ca or Oct. 31 in the University Centre courtyard starting at 4 p.m.
TAKE YOUR KIDS TO WORK
The annual “Take Our Kids to Work” program for Grade 9 students is Nov. 4. U of G employees wishing to participate must submit a signed release and indemnification form to Environmental Health and Safety before Oct. 30. For information, go to www.uoguelph.ca/ehs/uncategorized/take-our-kids-to-work-program.
BEYOND THE FRAME
The Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (MSAC) hosts its annual “Beyond the Frame” party and auction of donated artworks Nov. 14. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 and are available at MSAC and the Framing and Art Centre. For more details, visit www.msac.uoguelph.ca/auction2009.htm.
FAIR NOVEMBER RETURNS
Fair November, U of G’s annual show and sale of fine Canadian crafts, runs Nov. 19 to 22 in the University Centre. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.fairnovember.uoguelph.ca.