Notice Board

The School of Liberal Education will present the following as part of their Liberal Education Living Room Series.

Moving Forward with Truth and Reconciliation: Two-Eyed Seeing for Both Ways Knowing

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Michelle Hogue (Associate Professor, Coordinator First Nations' Transition Program)
Wednesday, March 6
12 - 12:50 p.m.
B650

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session discussing the electric vehicle and why more aren't making their way into our garages.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy

Presents

Stanimir Metchev

Department of Physics & Astronomy, Western University

The Best Extrasolar Planets

Thursday, March 7, 2019

1:40 – 2:55 p.m. in D632

Conditioning and nutrition are critical for peak performance, but the role of quality sleep is overlooked. Join sleep expert Dr. Amy Bender to discuss the science and practice of high performance sleep behaviours.

Counting Digraphical Regular Representations (DRRs) - JOY MORRIS, U of L Math professor

This free event provides information about the recent release of the official Métis Homeland Map, as well as presentations on issues of territory and homeland from Indigenous perspectives.

There will be opportunities to raise questions and concerns during a roundtable discussion.

All are welcome to attend. 

Keynote Dr. Jane O’Dea, Dean Emerita of Education, U of L addresses challenges related to Senior Academic Administration. Additional remarks will be offered by women leaders in research and in teaching.

Math Circles are the improvisational comedy of mathematics: you start with a script, and then you say “yes, and...” at all grade levels...fun mathematics activities...discuss principles of successful math circles.

Modern Languages Film #4: Tomboy (France, Céline Sciamma, 2011).

When her family moves to a new neighbourhood during the summer holidays,10-year-old Laure is mistaken for a boy by the local kids, and she decides to be "Mikael." Director Sciamma brings a light touch to this tale of childhood fibs, dreams and the freedom to explore identity. (In French with English subtitles)

A second screening, on Wednesday, March 6 will be hosted by Dr. Kristine Alexander (Institute for Child and Youth Studies).

Attendees will learn how to upgrade the designs of their research posters using design concepts and Adobe Photoshop. No prior experience necessary.

Friday, March 1; 9 - 11 a.m.

All presentations and workshops are located in the Library, across from the Library's services desk (Level 10; The Alcove).

Cannot attend this session? Encore session: Thursday, April 4; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Click here for more information about Project Sandbox, including future presentations and workshops.