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Building community at United College with new outdoor amenities
An artist’s rendition of new outdoor amenities on the United College green.
By Rebecca Wagner.
Something exciting is about to happen across the creek.
Beginning end-of May, ground will break for the construction of new outdoor amenities on the United College green. This exciting project is expected to wrap up just in time to welcome students back to campus fall term.
The new amenities are thanks in part to the generosity of United College staff, faculty, alumni, students, and friends, who recently contributed to a special 60thanniversary fundraising campaign that well-exceeded its target.
What will the new amenities include?
- Outdoor pavilion with a fire pit and barbeque.
- Basketball/pickleball court that transitions to a refrigerated ice rink in the winter.
- Protected bike storage shed.
United College regularly hears from students about the importance of spaces for connection, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, where many incoming students have spent part of high school in relative isolation and are now entering university looking for community. This project aims to help fill this gap.
United looks forward to bringing the next generation of students together through new gathering spaces and hopes they will be a source of pride for students, alumni, and the broader University community.
Celebrating a Chancellor's legacy
By Carrie Gabla. This article wasoriginally published on the Office of Advancement website.
Against the elegant backdrop of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto,leaders from across the global businessand education communitygatheredon April 25,2024,tocelebrateand reflect onDominicBarton’s legacy as the University of ݮƵ’s eleventh chancellorfrom 2018 to 2024.
The event wasafundraiser forat UݮƵ, a causeDominichas supported as part ofhis$1 million giftto the university.The Chancellor’s Celebrationwould not have been possible without the commitment of ourgenerous sponsors, including,,(silver level).
More than 250 guests,including prominent figures from industry, business,governmentand academia, mingled with UݮƵ faculty,studentsand alumni.Their presence underscored the impactDominichas made within the University community and worldwide.
Piya Chattopadhyay, host of CBC's Sunday Magazine and Master of Ceremonies for the evening, expertlyguidedthe festivities.Speakers, including the Right Honorable David Johnston, former Governor General of Canada andUݮƵ’sfifth president,applaudedDominic's visionary leadershipԻability to bring people together.
Theyalsohighlighted his instrumental role in fostering collaboration between academia and industry, driving forward-thinking initiatives, and championing diversity and inclusion.
Vivek Goel,UݮƵ’spresident and vice-chancellor, said, “Dominic has an uncanny ability to bring people together to uncover solutions to difficult problems. Whether in industry or as a diplomat, his skill at opening doors and forging collaborations is unparalleled. For the past six years, Dominichasbeen a champion for what we do and who we are at the University of ݮƵ. He has inspired and supported our students and our institution in immeasurable ways.I am grateful for his leadership,collaborationand friendship.”
During convocation ceremonies this June,as thousands of new UݮƵ graduates cross the stage,Dominicwill confer his last degreebefore he passes the torchtoDr. Jagdeep Singh Bachher(BASc‘93,MASc‘94, PhD ‘00).Dominicexpressedhisgratitude for the privilege of serving as chancellor.“I have loved every minute of it. The faculty, the ideas, the independence, the students, theinnovationand the leadership with Feridun and Vivek — to this day I remain humbled by the opportunity this role has allowed me to play in such an exciting organization.”
In addition tohis role as UݮƵ chancellor,Dominicis Chair of Rio Tinto,Chair ofLeapFrogInvestmentsԻasenior advisor and partner at Radical Ventures.Hewas formerlytheAmbassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China, and a seniorpartner at McKinsey & Company.
Tune in toGlobal Futures in Focus, anewly releasedpodcast hosted by Dominic Barton.
CEL offers TA training for facilitating online courses
A message from the Centre for Extended Learning (CEL).
ճCentre for Extended Learning (CEL)is hostingan online certificate course entitledGettingReadytoFacilitateOnline Courses:TA Training – Spring 2024, which will run fromMonday, May 27until Friday, June 21.
This4-week, online certificate course is suitable for any current or futureUݮƵteaching assistant (TA)wishingtobuild skills and knowledge of best practicesin facilitating fully online courses, says the course description. You will discover howtosuccessfully contributetothe facilitation ofan online course, foster student engagement, support student outcomes, andbuild a sense of community using various forms of interaction. Participantswill also learn howtouse LEARN LMStoolstocreate presence and connection,assess student learning and work effectively in their TA/Preceptor role.
Note:The format of the course is asynchronous (no live virtual sessions), however, participants are requiredtoengage with the course content, interact with other participants, and complete activities each week by the scheduled deadlines. Participants should expecttospend about4 hours per weekon the course.
.Course registration closes on Tuesday, May 21.
Jaggaer eProcurement Project update
A message from Finance.
Further to ourproject announcement on January 12, 2024, the Jaggaer eProcurement implementation project is on track and well under way, with significant progress made across the various modules. Configuration for Contracts and Supplier Management areas are both progressing smoothly, setting the stage for a transformative shift in our Supplier management processes. The Supplier Enablement component of the project kicked off in March, where our initial list of suppliers were contacted to consent to set up integrations with the system, and this marks a crucial milestone in enhancing supplier relations and streamlining operations.
With targeted go-live for the Fall term for the eProcurement module, anticipation is high! Among the big wins anticipated are streamlined supplier onboarding, bolstered by new functionality and supplier self-service, and improved user empowerment through enhanced shopping experiences. Additionally, the integration of punch-out and hosted catalogues promises will simplify purchasing for high-volume suppliers, reducing reliance on manual processes.
The implementation also introduces electronic invoicing, poised to accelerate entry and approval processing and enhance visibility across transactions. Supplier self-service capabilities will also provide suppliers with transparency into the status of their invoices with us, reducing the requests to the University for updates. Overall, the Jaggaer implementation represents a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and promises to deliver tangible benefits to the University and stakeholders as a whole.
As the project advances, project communications and change management plans are actively being developed to ensure a seamless transition. As part of our campus engagement, we are inviting you to help us name our platform! From Wat-Mart, to Warrior Marketplace, WatProcure, and WatShop, responses so far have been quite entertaining and creative to say the least. ճName our eProcure shop Qualtrics surveywill be available until May 15, and if you haven’t done so already, we would love to hear from you.
We will continue to share bi-monthly updates in the Daily Bulletin as well as on our JaggaerImplementation websitewhere milestones of the project will be posted.
Upcoming office closures
ճArts Undergraduate Office(PAS 2439) will be closed all daytoday.
ճScience Undergraduate Officewill not be accepting appointments and there will be limited access to advisors forMonday, April 29ԻTuesday, April 30due to the advisor conference.
ճAccessAbility Services Office and Exam Centrewill be closed onTuesday, April 30from 12 noon to2:00 p.m. for a staff event.
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When and Where
ճStudent Health Pharmacy(located in the lower level of the ݮƵ Centre) is offering flu shots with no appointments needed daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call519-746-4500 or extension 33784 for more info. COVID shots will be available on appointment basis only. You can register online at.
Warriors Youth Summer Camps.Basketball, Baseball, Football, Hockey, Multi-Sport and Volleyball.
NEW -2024 Advisor Conference, Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30.
by WUSA, Monday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., SLC multipurpose room.
Cheriton School of Computer ScienceDistinguished Lecture Series, ","featuring Adam Smith, Departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University, Tuesday, April 30,10:00 a.m.,DC 1302 and online.
Safeguarding Science workshop and more, throughout May and June. Public Safety Canada invites faculty, staff and students to attend a series of virtual event via MS Teams. Register to receive a link.
Quantum Connections 2024: Quantum Perspectives, Wednesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 2, QNC.
Teaching and Learning Conference 2024, Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2.
Chemistry Seminar: Exciton dissociation by topological edge statesfeaturing Dr. Udo Schwingenschlögl,Associate Dean, Faculty, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Applied Physics, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thursday, May 2, 11:00 a.m., C2-361 Reading Room.
Spring Tree Planting, Thursday, May 2, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., main campus.
NEW -WaterTalk: We fail on the estimation of flood hazards; reflections on the July 2021 floods in Central Europe, presented byDr. Mário Franca, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Wednesday, May 1, 2:30 p.m. in DC 1302. Reception to follow in DC 1301.
Red Dress Day event, Friday, May 3, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., BC Matthews Green.
Master of Taxationvirtual information session,Saturday, May 4,9:00 a.m.
BioBlitz, Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12.
Spring term lectures and classes begin, Monday, May 6.
Co-operative work term begins, Monday, May 6.
Equitable Recruitment and Selection, Monday, May 6, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Spring Tree Planting, Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9,12 noon to 2:00 p.m., main campus.
Bridging Black: Building Black Connections for Black Flourishing, the 2024 Inter-Institutional Forum of the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education, Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10, University of ݮƵ and Wilfrid Laurier University campuses.
Climate Drinkswith the ݮƵ Climate Institute, Thursday, May 9, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Graduate House.
GOODHack24, Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 151 Charles Street, Kitchener.
, Monday, May 13 to Thursday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Black & Gold Room.
Seedling Swap, Wednesday, May 15and Thursday, May 16, Environment 3.
Wednesday, May 15, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre Great Hall.
Clubs and Societies Days, Thursday, May 16, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.and Friday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., ݮƵ Centre Great Hall.
University of ݮƵ Knowledge Mobilization Community of Practice, “Bibliometrics and Research Impact and Thinking Through How to Improve KM Metrics”,Thursday, May 30,10:0 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Thursday,May 16,10:00 a.m. to11:30 a.m.ContactNadine Quehlto request a Teams invitation or for more information.Please notethenewnew date and time.
NEW -"GettingReadytoFacilitateOnline Courses:TA Training – Spring 2024" course,Tuesday, May 21.
Foundations of Collaborative Leadership,Chapter one of theCommunity Leadership Certificate (CLC),Thursday, May 23,5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (virtual)
Foundations of Collaborative Leadership,Chapter one of theCommunity Leadership Certificate (CLC),Wednesday, May 29, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (virtual)
Engineering Graduate Studies Fair, Wednesday, June 6, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Engineering 7 second floor event space.
Upcoming service interruptions
Stay up to date on service interruptions, campus construction, and other operational changes onthe Plant Operations website. Upcoming service interruptions include:
- REV mechanical room(boilers),Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., heating and hot water will not be available for the Central Complex and the residential South/East and North/West quads
- South Campus Hall (SCH) steam trap replacement,April 30 to May 2,brief interruption of hot water and heating
- East side of B1 crane operation, Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., partial blockage to pedestrians on main pathway during crane operation.
- Steam and compressed air temporary interruptions across campus, May 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., loss of steam-derived heating, hot water, and humidification for up to 30 minutes during the interruption period.
- Quantum-Nano Centre exhaust fan preventative maintenance, Saturday, May 4 (rain day Sunday, May 5), 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., all exhaust fans and air supply units turned off
- Engineering 6 electrical shutdown, May 12, 8:00 a.m., utility power will be off for four hours, emergency power will be operating
- Stratford Campus electrical shutdown, May 26, 9:00 a.m., all electrical power shut down for four hours