Notice Board

The Summer 2021 semester is approaching and we wanted to provide you with some updates about the University Library’s services and spaces.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Starting April 24, 2021, the University Library’s Anderson Hall and Online Assistance hours of operation are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Weekends and holidays: Closed

Click here for detailed hours.

STUDY SPACE

On Monday, April 26 from 8 to 10 a.m., central ITS will be performing necessary system maintenance and security patches on our core library proxy server. Access to all licensed databases and articles will be unavailable during this time.

The Summon discovery service will not be affected, but access to the licensed resources will not be available within the Summon interface.

We apologize for the inconvenience, however, this important work will ensure the future stability and security of our systems and services.

This short documentary by Colin Low is an invitation to a gathering of the Káínaa of Alberta - as the Sun Dance is captured on film for the first time. The film shows how the theme of the circle reflects the bands' connection to wildlife and also addresses the predicament of the young generation, those who have relinquished their ties with their own culture but have not yet found a firm place in a changing world.

DAY/TIME: Friday, May 7, 2021; 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

At the April 14, 2021 meeting, Statutory Deans' Council approved revisions to:

• Working Alone Protocol

At the April 15, 2021 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to:

• Establishment of Student Fees Policy

All policies are available at http://www.uleth.ca/policy/.

It’s extremely important we continue to be diligent in following established workplace guidelines

Canadian personal tax returns are due April 30. Have you made a decision about claiming the work-from-home deduction yet? It's not too late. The following summary may help you decide, and determine if you need to request a T2200S form from the University before April 30.

The horrific events in Atlanta, Georgia, remind us that racism can – and does – happen everywhere

As a young man, Pete Standing Alone of the Kainai Nation was more at home in the white man's culture than his own. However, confronted with the realization that his children knew very little about their origins, he became determined to pass down to them the customs and traditions of his ancestors.