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Thrive is back for the fall term
Creating an inclusive and supportive campus environment, where students, staff and faculty can speak openly about mental health and work together to promote mental wellness is what Thrive is all about.We recognize that mental illness is something that will impact us all, either directly or indirectly at some point in our lives. Thrive is a series of events focused on building positive mental health for all and challenging the stigma associated with mental illness.
We have lots of different ways for you to get involved and support a healthy mind. The Thrivefall term events will be hosted fromNovember 4 to 8andwill feature a mental wellness panel moderated by Ben Fanelli, a walk for mental health, a forum hosted by the Committee on Student Mental Health (CoSMH), student mental health trainings and other community building events. Free cellphone PopSockets will be handed out at certain Thrive events, so come early.Check out theThrive websitefor event times and locations.
The Thrive Committee also encourages everyone to wear theirThrive t-shirts on Tuesday, November 5,available to orderon a first-come, first-serve basis. You can also help by spreading the word to your departments and areas and/or host your own event by filling out ourpartner web form. Campus Wellness and the Thrive Committee are excited to be continuing the important work in encouraging our community to Thrive all year long.
Architecture professor receives sustainable design award
This article was originally published inݮƵ Engineering news.
A ݮƵ School of Architecture professor’s researchhas captured a top sustainable design award and will be showcased at Expo 2020 taking place in Dubai next year.
Elizabeth Englishwasawarded first place in the sustainable products category offor herof which she is the founder and director.
Elizabeth English of the School of Architecture wontheArchitecture MasterPrize Product Design Awardfor her buoyant foundation work.
Designed for flood-prone areas throughout the world, the retrofitted houses float without damage during flooding while remaining grounded under ordinary conditions. The earth-friendly approach works in synchrony with natural flood cycles, rather than trying to control the forces of nature.
The Architecture MasterPrizeProduct Design Award recognizes exceptional architectural product designers and manufacturers along with those achieving excellence in architectural projects and practice.
English has been selected to have her research, entitled Vulnerable in Vietnam, featured atcalledSmall Steps, Big Leaps, Solutions for Sustainable Impact.
Including the global best practice showcaseat Dubai’s Expo is intended to “shine a light on projects that are providing real solutions to the world's biggest challenges.” Twenty-five million people are expected to attend Expo 2020, which runs from October 2020 to April 2021.
Witnessing Passion at the Eby Lecture
This article was originally published onthe Conrad Grebel University College website.
On October 10, 2019, Professor Mark Vuorinen, Chair of Music at Conrad Grebel University College and the University of ݮƵ, will speak on“Witnessing Passion: Musical Depiction of Minor Characters in Passion Music by Bach, Ešenvalds, MacMillan, and Pärt”as the 2019 Benjamin Eby Lecturer.
The Passion accounts in the four canonical gospels are full of witnesses to the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ. Often, their presence is distilled into a few menial words, yet their presence as eyewitnesses is absolutely essential. With the help of some guest vocalists, Vuorinen’s lecture-demonstration will explore ways through which J.S. Bach, Ēriks Ešenvalds, James MacMillan, and Arvo Pärt note, musically, the presence of these biblical by-standers.
“As a conductor,” explained Vuorinen, “I’ve encountered these works with open eyes and ears, finding new relationships in the music each time. I’ve been struck by the way in which Bach pays attention to how the passers-by in the Passion account relate to the action. It illuminates the human side of the story, which I think helps listeners relate in a more personal way.”
Ēriks Ešenvalds and James MacMillan have both visited Grebel in the past—Ešenvalds as a choral music workshop leader and MacMillan as the 2016 Sawatsky Visiting Scholar. “I’ve been very fortunate to have spent time with the three living composers whose music I’ll discuss,” reflected Vuorinen. “Each of them, in their own way, are carrying on the traditions of Bach’s Passion settings in their own works. These works are very personal accounts, as they were for Bach. It’s striking to me that in a largely secular age, these composers, whose own faith is deeply palpable in their work, follow in this old tradition of setting the Passion.”
“The annual Benjamin Eby Lecture is an occasion to showcase Grebel faculty research in the wider community,” explained Dean Troy Osborne. “For faculty, it is a chance to share the ideas and topics that we are most passionate about. We hope that the public will catch some of our excitement and interest and continue the conversation beyond the lecture.”
In addition to his role as Chair of the Music Department, Vuorinen is Associate Professor of Music at Grebel, where he teaches courses in conducting and choral music. Vuorinen conducts the University of ݮƵ Chamber Choir and is also the Artistic Director of Kitchener-ݮƵ’s Grand Philharmonic Choir and The Elora Singers.
Remembering Larry Marks
Larry Marks, Elizabeth Breen, Gwen teBoekhorst, and Mercedes Perez.
A message from Housing and Residences.
Housing and Residences hasrecently received the sad news thatpassed away on October 2.
Larrybegan his career at UW in the 2025 ݮƵ Department, initially working on contract for several years, before becoming full time in 1975.Larrystayed with 2025 ݮƵ for 26 years before transferring to the Housing Department in 2001 where he worked in several different communities including REV and most notably, UWP. After 16 years within Housing, and a collective 47 years at the University,Larryannounced his retirement in May2017.
Larrywill be greatly missed by his dear friends within the department, throughout campus and by the many students and student-staff that he had heartfelt connections with.He entertained everyone with his stories and humour, and he could recall an event in detail no matter how much time had passed.He always made a effort to stay connected to those he had met while working here, especially the residents who had since graduated.
Larrysought out interactions with students and he cherished each of them. He loved to talk about the students he had met and found so much joy in connecting with them outside of Housing to celebrate and support what amazing people they had become.Larrycared deeply for those he knew and our sympathies and thoughts go out to his family, friends and co-workers.
Larry’s family has let us know that there will not be a funeral but rather a celebration of life will be planned in the future.Once the plans are known, details will follow.
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When and Where
Special on-campus election polls,Monday October 7 to Wednesday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.,SLC 2135 and MC 2037A.Students, staff and faculty can vote for their hometown riding (with proof of address in that riding).
LGBTQ+ Making Spaces workshop,Tuesday, October 8, 12:30 p.m., NH 3308
WaterTalk:Hydrology of the 2014 São Paulo, Brazil Water Crisis,featuring Dr. Edson Wendland, University of São Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, October 8, 2:30 p.m.,QNC 2502.
Faculty Meetup: Research Collaborations, Tuesday, October 8, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in EIT 3142.
Hallman Lecture: Maintaining relevance in the era of artificial intelligence, Tuesday, October 8, 2:30 p.m., DC 1302.
Germanic and Slavic Studies presents Corpora of Spoken German: ‘Hidden Gems,’featuring Professor Silke Reineke, Tuesday, October 8, 4:00 p.m., HH 373.
Health discovery lab, Tuesday, October 8, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., STP 164.
The Body Project, Tuesday, October 8, 5:00 p.m., HS 1101 –Register on.
, Tuesday, October 8, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., DPL 329.
Legal & Immigration Services United Way Trivia competition, Wednesday, October 9. Takes place every Wednesday in October. All proceeds to the United Way.
Research Ethics drop-in session for faculty and students, Wednesday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Dana Porter Library (study booth on the main floor).
, Wednesday, October 9, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., SLC marketplace.
NEW -featuring "Michael Varnum: How and Why do Cultures Change?" Wednesday, October 9, 12:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m., QNC 1501.
Noon Hour Concert: Treasures of the German Baroque, Wednesday, October 9, 12:30 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College Chapel. Free admission.
CBB-[CREATE Series]Ethical Research with Human Participants by Dr. Heather Root,Wednesday October 9, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30p.m.,E7-7303. Registration required.
Coping Skills Seminar – Thriving With Emotions, Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 p.m., HS 2302 –Register on.
100 Debates on the Environment, ݮƵ Electoral District, Wednesday, October 9, 7:00 p.m., Theatre of the Arts.
, “Different techniques for facilitating interviews with potential customers in order to validate the severity of your problem and whether your solution is a fit.” Wednesday, October 9, 7:30 p.m., South Campus Hall 2nd Floor.
University Club Thanksgiving Luncheon, Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., University Club.
More Feet on the Ground Mental Health Training,Thursday, October 10, 9:30 a.m., NH 2302 –Registration is on.
Pre-Election Party Platform Panel Discussion, Thursday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., DC 1301.
,Thursday, October 10, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., TC 1214.
“Launched this Fall, Concept is the pre-incubator program for University of ݮƵ students and community. Join us for contests, games, information, demonstrations, and loads of swag!” Thursday, October 10, 1:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre Great Hall.
Developing Your Compassionate Mind, Thursday, October 10, 3:00 p.m., NH 2447 –Register on.
Grad Student Community and Conversation Circle,Thursday, October 10, 3:30 p.m., HS 1106 –Register is on.
Canadian Engineering Graduate Studies Consortium, Thursday, October 10, 3:30 p.m., Engineering 7 second-floor atrium.
Hult Prize University of ݮƵ kickoff, Thursday, October 10, 4:00 p.m., Engineering 7 second-floor event space.
Alleviating Anxiety Seminar, Thursday, October 10, 5:00 p.m., HS 2302 –Register on.
, Federation of Students Food Bank Drive and Senior Night Thursday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.,Warrior Field.
,“Musical depiction of minor characters in Passion music by Bach, Ešenvalds, MacMillan and Pärt”, Thursday, October 10, 7:30 p.m.,140 Westmount Rd N, ݮƵ.
History Speakers Series presents Ida Mukuka, Friday, October 11, 12:00 p.m., HH117. Refreshments will be served.
Not just a lab report: The recipe for communicating in all research disciplines, Friday, October 11, SCF 228F.
Chemistry seminar,"Molecular and Mechanistic Underpinnings of Signal Transduction in Membranes - NMR Inspired Studies of the Conformational Landscape in Enzymes & GPCRs,"featuring R. Scott Prosser, Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Friday, October 11, 1:00 p.m., C2-361 reading room.
Thanksgiving Holiday, Monday, October 14, most University buildings and operations closed.
Fall Reading Week, Tuesday, October 15to Friday, October 18.
Eating Disorder Support Group, Tuesday, October 15, 4:30 p.m., NH 3308.Register on.
Maple Conference 2019, Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. to Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 p.m., Federation Hall.
Keeping Well at Work 2019, Wednesday October 16. Please register.
Legal & Immigration Services United Way Trivia competition, Wednesday, October 16. Takes place every Wednesday in October. All proceeds to the United Way.
Research Ethics drop-in session for faculty and students,Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Dana Porter Library (study booth on the main floor).
Mindfulness Meditation: A Stress Reduction Program,Wednesday, October 16, 2:00 p.m., NH 2447 –Register on.
W Print Open House, Thursday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., GSC and SCH locations.
We Are Here: The why and how of territorial acknowledgements (an orientation for faculty), Thursday, October 17, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., EIT 3142. Registration required.
Research Talks - Boosting Vaccine Uptake,Thursday, October 17, 11:45 a.m., DC 1302.
NEW -CBB and the Games Institute present: UݮƵ Intellectual Property Workshop Series, “IP Case Study,”Thursday October 17, 12:30 p.m., DC 1304..
Developing Your Compassionate Mind, Thursday, October 17, 3:00 p.m., NH 2447 –Register on.
Grad Student Community and Conversation Circle,Thursday, October 17, 3:30 p.m., HS 1106 –Register is on.
, Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m., CIF Arena.
featuring Myroslaw Tataryn, Professor Emeritus, St. Jerome’s University,Friday, October 18, 7:30 p.m., Vanstone Lecture Hall, St. Jerome’s University.