new_ECHA News August 13, 2012

Vol.2; Issue 9

August 13, 2012

MP Uppal visits HSERC

Tim Uppal, MP Edmonton-Sherwood Park chats with Dr. Arya Sharma, academic lead for the Bariatric Care Suite in HSERC. The MP met with Dr. Sharma, scientific director of the Canadian Obesity Network and Dr. Geoff Ball. Read more about Dr. Ball's latest work here....

Buildings that Make Us Fit

Moving towards a Culture of Stair Use

Melissa Visconti has been working on exploring the how taking the stairs in the workplace may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and the role that building design plays in this. The purpose of the study is to try to understand how the workplace environment can influence opportunities for physical activity. ECHA's "stair culture" is one element architects incorporated in the building's design to foster a culture of wellness.

Smart Classroom Training

Are you teaching in ECHA in the 2012/2013 academic year? Need to learn how to use the technology in ECHA classrooms? There's a training sessions for that! Each session lasts 15-30 minutes, and covers the basics of what you need to know. Please note that this training is not designed to make you an expert on the rooms' full functionality.

Sessions will be held August 21, 23, 28 and 30 at various times. Please sign up for your desired session in advance.

Campus Sustainability Tours are back!

Join the Office of Sustainability for a free walking tour of North Campus, and discover some of the features that make the University of Alberta a leader in campus sustainability and earned the institution a STARS ™ Silver rating this past spring.

Campus sustainability tours occur every second Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. until October. Registration is required and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit the Office of Sustainability website or email sustainability@ualberta.ca.

Register for a tour.

The Faculty of Extension is hosting a Health Information Privacy and Security Summit from October 18-19, 2012 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, AB. For more information and to register, please visit their website.

Mini Medical School

ECHA from under the pedway; north east corner

Medical school for the public! This year's 8-week series offers a range of topics presented by leading medical expert's right here at the University of Alberta.

The objective of the Mini Medical School is to present to the public how our young medical students learn in their earlier education in the growing area of medicine.

For more information and to register, visit their website.

Welcome U

Welcome

While the fall term may seem far away, planning for the annual Welcome to U is well under way. This event has been a great success with students for the past several years largely because of the time volunteered by members of the Board of Governors, the Senate, the Alumni Council, and staff from across campus. Once again we invite you to join us September 4th and 5th as we welcome our new and returning students.

Because the student response has been so positive in the past, this year's Welcome to U will be much the same as in previous years, with volunteers greeting students and handing out treats, prizes and information.

Please let us know if you can join us in welcoming students this September by completing the online form by August 24, 2012.

Sincerely,
Frank Robinson
Vice-Provost and Dean of Students

Prepare for the Fall term with your librarian!

Writing a Grant Proposal? The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) applications often require a librarian to be included on grant proposals through the Open Operating Grant Program (OOGP). Librarians conduct the literature searches for applicants and assist with writing. Librarians could also help researchers prepare their common CV for this process using resources like the Canadian Common CV.

Coordinating a Journal Club? Librarians can help to coordinate journal clubs used in the education of graduate or professional students, or participate in journal clubs pertaining to health sciences education.

Developing a Course Curriculum? Librarians can provide library orientation/info lit sessions during curriculum classes. At a higher level librarians can assist in developing information-related curriculum for students. For example, the Faculty of Medicine Liaison Librarians led some of the discovery learning blocks in medicine. They can assist in assessment of curriculum/assignments; find ways to incorporate evidence- based practice, and grade assignments.

Contact your liaison librarian today!

Our new web site was launched Aug 7!

Librarian on Site - For the duration of the Fall term,a librarian will be available in ECHA for two hours each weekday to answer your information questions. Time and location to be determined.

Nutrition Tip

Vitamin E: Look for it in Foods

Vitamin E has long been touted as "The Fountain of Youth." While no vitamin can prevent aging, vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant which helps to protect the cells in our bodies from the ravages of day to day living. Good food sources of vitamin E include nuts, seeds, avocado, vegetable oils and wheat germ. Some dark leafy greens and fish are also sources of vitamin E.

Reprinted from www.healthyalberta.com, courtesy of Alberta Health.

Upcoming Events in ECHA

CTL New and Early Professor Teaching Orientation

Monday, August 13 - Tuesday, August 14 from 9:00am - 3:00pm

2-140 ECHA

Presented by Centre for Teaching and Learning

CTL Symposium TEACHING BIG: The Joy of Large Classes

Wednesday, August 15 from 8:00am - 1:30pm

2-490 ECHA

Presented by Centre for Teaching and Learning

Data Analysis for Public Health Surveillance

Wednesday, August 15 - Thursday, August 16