U of W to host NDP candidates’ leadership forum

On Monday, Oct. 5, the public is invited to attend a free NDP leadership candidate forum in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall. Steve Ashton and Greg Selinger will discuss poverty and inner-city issues. Make Poverty History Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg’s Institute of Urban Studies and the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg are organizing the event, which will be moderated by CBC Radio host Terry MacLeod. The forum begins at 6:30 p.m.

Faculty of Business and Economics gets $250,000

The Certified Management Accountants of Manitoba gave the University of Winnipeg’s Faculty of Business and Economics $250,000 to help build a new facility for the faculty.

“CMA Manitoba is dedicated to business excellence, as we are, and this donation means our students can look forward to first-class learning environment, rich with possibilities and community support,” U of W president and vice-chancellor Lloyd Axworthy said. “Business and Economics is one of our fastest growing departments as young people recognize the value of a strong business and accounting foundation, combined with a liberal arts education. Today, CMA is investing in our future leaders.”

The money will also be put towards scholarships for outstanding students with a concentration in accounting.

Fourth-annual Undergraduate Science Poster Session held

On Sept.16, the results of several undergraduate research projects were displayed at the University of Winnipeg in the fourth-annual Undergraduate Science Poster Session. Sponsored by the University of Winnipeg and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the 13 posters featured work from the anthropology, chemistry, physics and psychology departments.

Physics student Dylan Buhr won first-place for his poster Geometric Interpretation of Entanglement, which discussed quantum mechanics. Other winners included Michael Lang, Tyler Atchison, Mathias Pielahn, Mark Abotossaway and Trevor Vincent.
The judges’ panel was comprised of a variety of judges, from academics to editors of the Winnipeg Free Press. One of the main tests of the competition was to see how the students presented their work to non-experts.

‘Smart Start’ workshops begin

Tips on how to improve study skills, note taking, using the library and time management are being offered in “Smart Start” workshops, held until Nov. 23.

Interested students must sign-up in advance for the free workshops. October’s sessions include reading strategies, critical thinking skills, oral communication, class participation and essay writing. There is also one in November for exam anxiety.
The workshops are held Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. in 1L04.

Call 786-9863 or email [email protected] for more information.

FemFest on campus

Presented by Sarasvati Productions, FemFest 2009 will take place in the CanWest Centre for Theatre and Film. “Winnipeg’s festival of plays by women for everyone” has been around since 2003. This year features full productions, workshops and readings by a variety of female artists. Single shows are $10, platinum passes (three shows) are $25 and festival passes cost $50. Workshops and readings are by donation. The festival is on now until Sunday, Oct. 4.

For more information and show schedules check out: www.sarasvati.ca.

Published in Volume 64, Number 5 of The Uniter (October 1, 2009)