Volume 10, Number 6 November 01, 2002

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Grammar for Editors & Writers

Sat., Nov. 2, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Centre (912 Idylwyld Dr., Saskatoon), Dr. Isobel Findlay, of the U of S College of Commerce's Dept. of Management & Marketing, will lead a one-day Grammar Workshop for editors, writers and business communicators. Sponsored by the Prairie Provinces Branch (Saskatoon) of the Editors' Association of Canada. For info. call Wilf Popoff at 382-0123, e-mail pinetoft@sk.sympatico.ca, or visit the Prairie Provinces section of www.editors.ca

Gwenna Moss Teaching & Learning Centre

For info. and to register visit website: www.usask.ca/tlc or call 966-2231.

Fall Teaching Days

  • Pedagogy, PowerPoint, and Presentation: Basic PowerPoint for Teachers
    Kim West, Gwenna Moss TLC, Wed., Nov. 6, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Instructional Techniques Series

  • If I Assign It, I'll Have to Assess It: Learning Through Writing.
    Eileen Herteis, TLC, Fri., Nov. 22, 1:30-4 p.m,

TLC Special Event

  • Reading, Riting and Rhythmitic: The Fate of Reading in a Technological Age
    David Solway, author of numerous scholarly articles, literary criticism, and poetry. 7:30 p.m., Marquis Hall, U of S, reception to follow. Register online at: www.usask.ca/tlc or call 966-2231.

Dept. of Health, Safety & Environment Courses

For info. or to register call Dolly Russell at 966-8492, fax 966-8394, e-mail: dolly.russell@usask.ca All classes in Rm. 155, Toxicology Research Centre.

  • Biosafety Course
    Mandatory for all employees who work iwth infectious and biological agents. 1:00-4:30 p.m. - Dates either: Dec. 12, Feb. 26, May 8.

  • Laboratory Safety Course
    Mandatory for all employees who work in a lab. 1:00-4:30 p.m. - Dates either: Dec. 18-19, Jan. 22-23.

  • Radiation Safety Course
    Mandatory for all employees who work with radioactive nuclear substances. 1:00-4:00 p.m. on either: Nov. 18, 19, 21. Jan. 7, 8, 10. March 18, 19, 21. June 3, 4, 6.

  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Road)
    Mandatory for those who transport dangerous goods or offer them for transport. 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. April 21.

  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Consignee/Receiver)
    For those who receive dangerous goods. 1:00 -4:00 p.m. on either Feb. 19, July 23.

  • Transportation of Bio-Hazardous Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA)
    Mandatory for those offering bio-hazardous goods for transport by air. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on April 22.

  • Street Smart from 9 to 5
    Defusing hostility and preventing violence in the workplace. 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on Nov. 26-27, Jan. 14-15, March 4-5, or May 6-7.

Information Technology Services Division (ITS) Computer Courses

Visit www.usask.ca/its/courses/ for more info. Register at least one week ahead by phone, 966-4866, or online.

  • Introduction to Scanners
    Nov 14 10:30-12:00 noon. First of a three-part series; which scanner is best for you?

  • PDA Seminar
    Nov 6 1:30-2:30 p.m. What is PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) used for; which is best for your needs?

  • Dealing with Spam and Filtering E-mail
    Nov 5 1:30-2:30 p.m.

  • Using Internet Tools for MS-Windows
    Nov 4 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Connect your computer to the Internet and use common tools like Telnet, FTP, Netscape Mail and Newsgroups.

  • Introduction to PowerPoint
    Nov 5 & 7 7:00-10:00 p.m. Offered with DMT. Learn how to create and save basic presentations with text and graphics.

  • WWW Development Using Dreamweaver
    Nov 12 & 14 1:30-4:30 p.m. How to build web pages at U of S.

  • Introduction to FrontPage
    Nov 18 & 20 7:00-10:00 p.m. How to create web pages, links, apply formatting, insert links to images, and perform basic web page management techniques.

  • Intermediate Word
    Nov 13 9:00-4:30 p.m. How to do a mail merge, use templates and macros in Word. Registration fee $101 for faculty, staff or students and $130 for others.

  • Introduction to Access
    Nov 5 & 7 1:30-4:30 p.m. Database concepts, how to design and create tables, enter and manipulate data, use queries, and create reports. Registration fee $101 for faculty, staff, students; $130 for others.

Extension Division Courses

For info. visit www.extension.usask.ca, or call 966-5539.

Agriculture & Horticulture

  • Certified Crop Science Consultant
    Distance education, start any time, $550

  • Agriculture Business Certificate
    Distance education, start any time, $225

  • This Land: Soils & Fertilizers
    On-line, start any time, $325

  • Master Gardener Program
    Register any time, $100.

Business & Leadership (www.learntolead.usask.ca)

  • The Essentials of Leadership Retreat for Engineers & Geoscientists
    Nov. 4 (evening)-Nov. 7 (1 p.m.), $1,350 (includes meals and accommodation at U of S Bruno Ursuline Campus)

  • How to Deal with Conflict
    Nov. 13-14, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $495

  • West Meets East: What You Need to Know When Doing Business in Japan
    Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $295

  • Impression Management: Projecting a Positive Image
    Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $295

  • Pausing for Perspective on Career Path
    Nov. 20-21, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $495

  • Go Innovate!
    Nov. 28-29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $795

  • Public Speaking: Presentation Skills for Leadership Success
    Dec. 3-4, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $495

Centre for Second Language Instruction

  • TOEFL & CanTEST Preparation
    8 Thursdays, $150

  • Full-time ESL Program, Winter Term
    Jan. 6-Mar. 14, 10 weeks, 200 hours per term, $2,100.

Community Arts

  • Sewing from Nature
    Nov. 23-24, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $225

  • Stained Glass Window 2
    Nov. 18 (7-9 p.m.), 23 & 24 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), $149

  • Portrait Photography
    Nov. 16-17, $110

  • Intermediate Photography
    4 Thursdays, Nov. 7-28, 7-10 p.m., $110

Environment, Science & Technology

  • Introduction to Star Maps & Telescopes
    2 Thursdays, Nov. 28 & Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m., $25

Humanities & Social Sciences

  • Counselling Skills Immersion Weekend
    Nov. 22-24, $350

  • Assertiveness Training Immersion Weekend
    Nov. 8-10, $250

Indigenous Peoples

  • Leadership Training for Aboriginal & First Nations Communities
    Nov. 5-6, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $495

  • Diabetes Awareness Day
    Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Free.

  • FAS/FAE Education Day, in November
    Call Leeanne for info, 966-2027.

Math Readiness

Internet Class: Register by Jan. 4. For info call 966-5612 or 6092, or visit http://math.usask.ca/mrc-info/Math_Readiness.html

University @ the Library

Bring lunch to Rm 3, Frances Morrison Library, 311-23rd St. East, Free.

  • The Death of Trekker Nick Schaack
    Tues., Nov. 26, 12-1 p.m., Bill Waiser.


For more information, contact communications.office@usask.ca


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