Survey Says!!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent survey.
The survey indicates that 63% read most or all of the content and the same number found the information useful most or all of the time. The majority of readers indicated that topics of most interest to them include administrative information for occupants of the building (53%), building systems information (38%), events occurring in ECHA (29%), as well as feature articles on topics of special interest to occupants (21%).
What does this survey tell us? We're doing a good job, but there's room for improvement! Thank you everyone who offered to provide content. We would love to hear from more of you!
Some quotes from your responses to open-ended questions:
"Much of it is useful, but all of it is interesting."
"Remind me why we need this??"
"I appreciate that the newsletter is concise. Please keep it short and sweet!"
"Keep the information coming!"
"The newsletter is colourful and informative. It is great to be kept in the loop over events etc."
"I enjoy the fact that I feel connected to others in the building"
Read a complete breakdown of results here. |
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Ever wonder what happens to all the recycled bottles in ECHA?
The Office of Sustainability collects the bottles to help support their Green Grants program. The Green Grants program provides funding for projects that help the campus build a sustainable future.
Not sure what is recyclable and what is not? Here's a handy guide to tell you what can be recycled and what bin it should go in! |
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ECHA Library Service Closed for Summer
The ECHA library service is now closed for the Spring/Summer. Anyone needing assistance can contact the John W. Scott Health Sciences Library either in-person at 2K3.28 Mackenzie Centre or book an appointment, email, chat or phone us. |
Health tips from the Pulse Generator
Staying hydrated is an important part of maintaining general health; but what are the latest standards when it comes to hydration? Here's what you need to know.
The latest research shows that we should be meeting about 20% of our water needs through food. Men still need an additional 2.75 litres (11 3/4c) and women an additional 2.1litres (8 2/3c) to have our water needs met. Sounds like a lot!
You can however, include beverages other than water when tracking your fluid intake. Remember that if you drink more than 1litre of coffee a day (a large coffee - at 16oz is almost half a litre) the dehydrating effect of the caffeine will negate the fluid intake . Keep in mind that not all beverages are created equal, when it comes to daily fluid intake, plain water is still the best!
If you are very active, have a high sweat rate, or are in a hot humid environment your fluid needs may be different; you may need a sport drink or electrolyte supplement. When it comes to performance, experiment with various approaches during training to see what works for you. Try different sports drinks or electrolyte supplements, and hydrate at different times during your workout to figure out what works best for you.
Sources
Guidelines for Fluid Replacement During Marathon Running
The New Rules of Hydration
submitted by the Pulse Generator Fitness Centre |
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Bicycle season is here!
It's spring and the weather is starting to warm up! That means that many of you will be starting to ride your bicycles to work! Here's some information regarding bicycle parking and change rooms that you might find helpful.
Bicycle Parking
There are several bicycle racks located around ECHA. There is also caged bicycle parking available in Education Car Park for a small monthly fee. More information can be found in our previous newsletter.
Change rooms
There are 2 change rooms available in ECHA! The women's change room is located in 1-185 ECHA, while the men's change room is located in 1-195 ECHA.
Please note that there are no showers or lockers available for use in these rooms. We hope to have lockers available in the future, and will update you once we have more information. |
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Student Study Spaces
It's that time of year again! Final Exams! ECHA has beautiful spaces for group study, quiet study, and silent study on floors L1, 1, and 2.
Not sure where these great spaces are? Not a problem! Check out this map to find the right study space for you!
Note that there are no study spaces on floors 3, 4, and 5.
Good luck everyone! |
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Helpful hints, tips and ideas
ECHA contacts:
Dentistry, Yvonne Pinchbeck Community Engagement, Wendy Brown Continuous Professional Learning, Kathleen Edwards Medicine, Therese Vanden Broek HSC, Trish Whelan |
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