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Workshop on safeguarding your science
Conducting research using biological, chemical, radiological, or nuclear materials or technology?
Want to broaden your awareness of dual-use risks associated with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear research?
Faculty members, Research staff, Safety Office staff, Research Ethics staff, and Information Systems & Technology staff involved in research using these materials or technology are invited to join Public Safety Canada (PSC) for the Safeguarding Science workshop on Wednesday, March 13, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in NH 3318.
In support of the Government of Canada’s counter proliferation activities and prevention of potential exploitation of scientific and engineering research, the workshop will explore the risk of accidental or deliberate misuse or weaponization of human pathogens/toxins, nuclear substances, advanced research, materials, and dual-use technology.
Please register by March 4 to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Ranford.
Katherine Bergman stepping down at St. Jerome's
Professor Katherine Bergman has resigned as President and Vice-Chancellor of St. Jerome’s University effective June 30, 2019, according to an official announcement from the federated university.
“Since her arrival in 2012, President Bergman has led SJU through a period of significant transformation. The University completed its campus renewal project, creating a welcoming learning and community environment for students, faculty and staff, as well as a new place of priority for Notre Dame Chapel,” says a notice circulated to the University of Waterloo's Executive Council earlier this month. “The campus renewal project put SJU in the national spotlight, highlighting its use of Integrated Project Delivery and Lean to deliver the project on budget, ahead of time, and with enhancements to the original design.”
“Under President Bergman’s leadership, a new strategic plan has been implemented to advance the vision and mission of SJU. Working collaboratively with faculty, the University has seen increased growth, support, and recognition for faculty-led research projects. President Bergman has also led initiatives in support of student wellness and environmental sustainability.”
“Community building has been a top priority for President Bergman. She has been a significant influence in cultivating relationships with the external University community as she has nurtured strong connections with our alumni, donors, and worshipping community members, and has contributed to building the relationships necessary to lead successful fundraising campaigns in support of campus initiatives.”
An alumnus of the university, Bergman joined St. Jerome’s as its 7th President and Vice-Chancellor from the University of Regina’s Faculty of Science in 2012.
“We are grateful to President Bergman for her dedicated service to St. Jerome’s University, and as she returns home to Saskatchewan to be with her family, we wish her continued success in her future endeavours,” the statement concludes.
Waterloo Centre for German Studies names book prize winner
The winner of the inaugural WCGS Book Prize has been announced. Alice Weinreb of Loyola University is the winner for her book Modern Hungers: Food and Power in Twentieth-Century Germany, published by Oxford University Press.
Professor Weinreb examines how hunger has been a central motivating force in German politics throughout the 20thcentury. By focusing on hunger’s role in German society, Weinreb demonstrates “the fluid relationship between state power and food provisioning.” If governments control the food supply, they can also control the populaces they govern, and Weinreb uses Germany as a case study to illustrate this important point.
Professor Weinreb’s book was selected from a shortlist representing the excellent work being done in German studies today, to read more about the Professor Weinreb’s book and the shortlist check out the website.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 WCGS Book Prize (for books published in 2018). For eligibility criteria and details on how to apply, please visit the WCGS website.
3 Minute Thesis faculty heats, cupcakes for a cause, and other notes
The University of Waterloo's seventh annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) season begins next week! Over 200 graduate students have registered for the 2019 competition and are working to perfect their three-minute presentations and their one static slide.
The 3MT Faculty Heats are happening from February 27 to March 8 at various locations around campus.
Come out and support our graduate students as they compete for a coveted spot in the University final. Check out the list of heats taking place in your faculty and department, and plan to attend.
On Monday, February 25, join members of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science in support of the K-W Humane Society as part of National Cupcake Day.
"Please join us for the National Cupcake Day to support our local K-W Humane Society," says a note from the event organizers. "In addition to cupcakes, we will be selling a variety of baked goods in order to raise funds. All the money we raise at the bake sale will be donated to the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society."
The event takes place on the third floor of MC, just outside the Math C&D, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or until they sell out of the sweet stuff. Grab a tasty treat for only $1 or $2 for a great cause. And last year they sold out, so come early.
If you are unable to attend or just want to donate to the cause you can do so on the National Cupcake Day and the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane society website.
The annual UW Hagey Bonspiel is taking place on Saturday, February 23 at the Ayr Curling Club. It's been 50 years since the first edition of the annual event in 1969. Participants will enjoy two games of curling, morning and afternoon snacks, sit-down luncheon and prizes.