Workshops & Courses

COCHRANE COLLABORATION U OF S SITE

— U OF S SITE —

Combining Data: Tools & Tips for Systematic Reviewers

This Multidisciplinary Cochrane Course for Health Care Researchers will be Sat., Mar. 16, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., instructed by Joseph Bayene, Div. of Neonatology, Dept. of Pediatrics, U. of Toronto, in Rm. 263 Arts Bldg.  Registration deadline March 8.  Registration fee $100, includes continental breakfast, two nutrition breaks and lunch.  $25 optional additional cost for “Meet the Professor Dinner” at the Faculty Club, 6:00 p.m., March 16.  For info. contact Pat Tremaine, 966-2043, fax 966-1986, e-mail tremaine@sask.usask.ca

CANADIAN LIGHT SOURCE

WORKSHOP ON SYNCHROTRON APPLICATIONS IN LIFE SCIENCES

March 22-23.  Two-day workshop for the U of S research community on applications of synchrotron radiation in the life sciences, in Place Riel Theatre. The agenda includes talks by leading synchrotron scientists  from the U.S. and Canada. Sponsored by the President’s Office,  Ag-West Biotech Inc. and NRC’s Plant Biotechnology Institute. An agenda and registration info will be on the Canadian Light Source website  at www.cls.usask.ca in Feb. All faculty and students welcome to attend.

EXTENSION DIVISION

To register or for more information call 5539 or visit www.extension.usask.ca

Adult Education

• Marketing Adult Education, Mar. 1, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $150 (includes materials and lunch; add $20 for 15-hr CACE credit)

Agriculture

• Agronomy Training Workshop, Feb. 19 & 20, $295
• Soils & Crops Workshop, Feb. 21 & 22, $90, $45 student or single day
• Field Research & Design Analysis, Mar. 6–8, $275 (2 days) $320 (3 days)

Business & Leadership

Workshops incl. lunch, course materials

• Developing High Performance Work Groups, Feb. 11–13, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $695, in collaboration with the College of Commerce
• Getting Your Message Across: Effective Business Writing, Feb. 26, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $245, in collaboration with the College of Commerce

Community Arts

• Stained Glass Level 2, Mar. 5, 9 & 10, Tues. 7:00–9:00 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., $130 (materials not included)
• Basic Photography, 5 Wednesdays, Mar. 6–Apr. 3 OR Apr. 10–May 8, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $110

Engineering & Geoscience

All continuing ed. courses for engineers, geoscientists, etc. run 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fees GST-exempt and incl. lunch & workshop notes.

• Capital Budgeting Analysis, Business Risk & Discount Rates, Feb. 20, $375
• ISO 9000, Mar. 6, $425

Environment, Science & Technology

• Kids Snow Ecology Camp, for 8 to 12 year olds, Feb. Break (5 days, Feb. 18–22), 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., $154 (+$15 for care from 8 a.m. or till 5 p.m.)

Club ‘SEE’ Tours

All have naturalist/educator guides.

• Arizona Desert, Apr. 6–15, travel by 15-passenger van, $2,495 (include airfare to Arizona, van travel, accommodations, park fees).
• Ontario Spring Migration, May 14–22, $1,895 (includes airfare to Toronto, travel by 15-passenger van, breakfasts & lunches, and accommodation at university residences, cottages, and motels).
• Wolves, Bison & Birds of the Peace-Athabasca Delta, May 24–June 3, $1,500 (includes travel from Fort Smith, 2 nights accommodation there, resource manual.
• Athabasca Sand Dunes, June 13–20, $1,850 (includes travel from Saskatoon, instruction, resource manual/book). Enrolment limit: 10.
• Tundra Ecology at Daring Lake, NWT, Aug. 8–15, $1,780 (includes transportation from Yellowknife and suppers). Call 5552 to get on mailing list for a free info. night in March. Discover the plants, animals (including caribou, wolves, foxes, wolverines, grizzly bears, and bird species), and geology of diverse tundra ecosystems.

• Polar Bears at Churchill, Oct. 27–Nov. 2, $1,275 (includes train fare, hostel-type accomm. at Churchill Northern Studies Centre, and transportation and meals at Churchill), enrolment limit: 7–12. Register now—this trip sells out early!

Horticulture

• Master Gardener Update: All About Landscaping, Feb. 9, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., $60 (includes lunch)
• Daylilies, Feb. 12, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50
• Xeriscape Landscaping, Feb. 25, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50
• Foliage in the Garden, Feb. 25, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50
• Ornamental Grasses, Feb. 26, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50
• Rock Gardens, Feb. 27, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50
• Seasonal Garden Goods, Mar. 4, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $45 (includes materials)
• The Unique Landscape, Mar. 6, :007–9:30 p.m., $37.50
• Starting a Herb Garden, Mar. 11, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50
• Spring Bulbs & Their Companions, Mar. 12, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50

Humanities & Social Sciences

• Counselling Skills Immersion Weekend, March 1–3 or Apr. 12–14; Fri. 7:00–10:30 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and 7:00–8:30 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., $350.

University @ the Library

Free! Bring your lunch to Rm. 3, Frances Morrison Library, 311–23rd St East, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

• Biological & Chemical Weapons and the Threat of Terrorism, Feb. 26, Dr. Ron Sutherland, Dept. of Chemistry
• Magic, Science & Religion in the Late Middle Ages, Mar. 26, Dr. Frank Klassen, Dept. of History

Indigenous Peoples

• FAS/FAE Education Day, Feb. 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., FREE, includes lunch
• Traditional Aboriginal Healing: Strengthening Western Medicine, Mar. 14, 10:00 a.m.–3 p.m., $100
• Self-care for Educators, Mar. 23, $125

CENTRE FOR SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

• CSLI is currently accepting applicants for the French Summer Immersion Program.  Canadian Citizens or landed immigrants who are full-time students are eligible to receive a bursary, for five weeks of intensive French language training, accommodations and books.  Bursary application deadline is Feb. 15.  Call -5915 for info.
• CSLI is looking for francophone families able to host a student for the month of July 2002.  Approved Homestay families will receive $500 in rent monies for the month.  For info, contact 966-5915. 

BRUNO URSULINE CAMPUS

This campus is 90 km east of Saskatoon.  To register or for info. call Extension Div. at 5539 or visit www.extension.usask.ca/go/bruno

Horticulture

• Vertical Gardening, Mar. 5, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50

• Lilies, Mar. 12, 7:00–9:30 p.m., $37.50

Stars for Saskatchewan

Sun., Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., “Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad”, by Michael Melski, Two Planks & A Passion Theatre Company. Two young single parents play their hearts out watching their kids skate through a season of minor hockey.  Offered by the U of S Arts Council with the support of the Humboldt & Area Arts Council. Call (306) 369–4187 for tickets.

GWENNA MOSS TEACHING & LEARNING CENTRE

– TLC DAYS –

To register for any of these programs please call 966-2231.  Visit our website www.usask.ca/tlc for more details or to print out registration form.

Talk Teaching:

Special Lunchtime Series for Teaching Assistants.  Facilitators: Tereigh Ewert-Bauer & Rob Angove, Gwenna Moss TLC, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. at the Gwenna Moss TLC. Jan. 15–March  26.  Every Tues. lunchtime, Teaching Assistants and other interested grad students, are invited to discuss issues important to them.   Drop in and discuss:  Leading Class Discussion; Marking Tips; Critical Incidents; Group Work; I.T. Resources on Campus; Reflective Teaching.

Personal Dimensions of the Academic Life

Denise Larsen, Ed. Psychology & Special Education.  Fri., March 1, 1:30-4:00 p.m.  Research focused on life stories of academics reveals a crucial connection between professional life and personal experience.  This workshop provides a compelling look at Ernest Boyer’s notion of scholarship through the lens of personal experience and supports the four domains of scholarship.  Implications for these findings will be discussed.

Student-Student Interactive Learning In The Large Classroom Setting

Fri. Mar. 22, I:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.  Presenters: David Gray and Martin Beech, U. of Regina.  This workshop has two components:  (1) Examination of the results of efforts to promote students’ learning in a large classroom (enrolment 110) through interaction with their peers.  (2) Discussion of the unanticipated results produced by engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching.

DEPT. OF GEOGRAPHY

ANNUAL FIELD TRIP TO PRAGUE

The Dept. of Geography’s annual field class, “European Heritage of Our Built Environment” (GEOG 398.3) will take place in Prague, Czech Republic,  April 30 - May 12, 2002. For details visit www.usask.ca/rud/Prague.html or call Dr. Avi Akkerman at 966-5677.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS)

ITS offers a series of hands-on workshops. Visit http://www.usask.ca/dcs/courses/  for info.  Register by phone at 966-4866 or online at the website. Register at least one week before the course.   *Note: Course with asterisk is offered using TEL Faculty Development Funding.

Intro. to Scanners-Part I

- Feb. 28 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. This seminar is the first of a three part series on using scanners. Learn which scanner is best suited to your needs.

Using Scanners

- Mar. 21 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. Learn how to connect a scanner to the computer and use it to scan photos or documents.

PDA Seminar

- Feb. 28 1:30-2:30 p.m.. Learn what the PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is used for and which one is best suited to meet your needs in this one-hour seminar.

Efficient Internet Searches

- Feb. 11 1:30-4:30 p.m.or  Mar. 6 1:30-4:30 p.m.  This workshop gives a quick introduction to the Netscape Communicator program. It then tours the U of S and other web sites. Learn how to search for and find information you need.

Introduction to Mainframe Operating Systems

- Mar. 14 1:30-4:30 p.m.. Learn how to use the Unix and VMS operating systems available on duke.usask.ca, sask.usask.ca, and admin.usask.ca.  This course is very specific to the U of S and only applies to people with accounts on those computer systems.

Using Internet Tools for MS-Windows

- Feb. 27 1:30-4:30 p.m. This workshop explains how to connect your office or home MS-Windows computer to the Internet and how to set up and use common tools like Telnet, FTP, Netscape Mail and Newsgroups.

Intro. to PowerPoint*

- Mar. 5&7 1:30-4:30 p.m. Note: Offered with TLC and DMT. Learn how to create and save basic presentations that include text and graphics.

Advanced PowerPoint - Making a Presentation Web-oriented*

- Feb. 25 1:30-2:30 p.m. or  Mar. 19 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon.  Learn how to insert web links and action buttons to make your presentation interactive and how to customize slide shows. Participants should be familiar with PowerPoint (at minimum, have attended the Introduction to PowerPoint course offered by ITS).

Advanced PowerPoint - Customizing the PowerPoint Environment*

- Mar. 27 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. Learn how to customize toolbars and other customization options.

WWW Development Using Dreamweaver*

- Mar. 18&20 1:30-4:30 p.m.  Learn how to build and maintain pages on the World Wide Web. This introductory workshop takes you step by step through how to build web pages at the U of S.

Intermediate Dreamweaver Seminar - Accessibility

- Feb. 1 1:30-3:30 p.m.  This seminar shows you how to make web pages accessible, regardless of a person’s disability. Participants should be familiar with Dreamweaver (at minimum, have attended the WWW Development Using Dreamweaver course offered by ITS).

Intermediate Dreamweaver - Usability & Navigation

- Mar. 26 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Discusses ways to make your web site more usable, including navigation techniques, layout design and content management. Participants should be familiar with Dreamweaver (at minimum, have attended the WWW Development Using Dreamweaver course offered by ITS).

Web Tools for Teaching*

- Feb. 13 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Learn how to use the Web when teaching courses at the U of S. This workshop discusses getting and maintaining a class email list, using email with students, having students submit assignments electronically, restricting access to class web pages, making documents available to students, and closing out a course after the class is done.

Using WebCT at the U of S*

- Feb. 26 1:30-3:30 p.m. Learn about using WebCT in the U of S environment. This workshop discusses how to get class lists and integrate with WebCT, maintenance of class lists, resetting student passwords, and archiving student results to reuse course material.

SPSS for Windows

- Mar. 12&14 7:00-10:00 p.m. This workshop explains how to use the SPSS for Windows statistical analysis program.

Introduction to Excel

- Mar. 4&6 7:00-10:00 p.m.  Learn how to create a basic worksheet by entering text, values  and formulas; use functions and charting. Note: Registration fee of $101 is required for faculty, staff or students. For others, the registration fee is $130. This includes 6 hours of instruction and a workbook. Tuitions are claimable as income tax deduction.

Intermediate Excel

- Feb. 12&14 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Learn about charting, organizing and filtering data in worksheets. If sufficient time, also learn about advanced functions and formulae in Excel. If interested in specific functions, inform us prior to course. Note: Participants should be familiar with Excel. Registration fee of $101 is required for faculty, staff or students. For others, the registration fee is $130. This includes 6 hours of  instruction and a workbook. Tuitions are claimable as income tax deduction.

Intermediate Word

- Mar. 12&14 7:00-10:00 p.m. Learn how to do a mail merge, use templates and macros in Word. Note: Registration fee of $101 is required for faculty, staff or students. For others, the registration fee is $130. This includes 6 hours of instruction and a workbook. Tuitions are claimable as income tax deduction.

DEPT. OF HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

These courses will help U of S staff fulfil their safety mandate.  All classes in Rm. 155 Toxicology Research Centre.  All limited to 25 people, so register early.

BIOSAFETY COURSE

Mandatory for all employees (incl. faculty & grad. students) who work with infectious & biological agents.  Reviews practices & procedures which minimize risk.  Courses 1:00-4:30 p.m., March 14.

FIRE SAFETY COURSE

Instructs on the different classes of fires and their extinguishing methods.  Instruction in use of a fire extinguisher.  Course at 1:30 p.m. May 16.

OFFICE ERGONOMICS COURSE

Mandatory for all employees who use a computer more than four hours per day.  Covers achieving a neutral posture by adjusting chair, screen & keyboard, to prevent repetitive strain injuries 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon March 12.

RADIATION SAFETY COURSE

Mandatory for all employees who work with radioactive nuclear substances.  Courses 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on March 18, 19, 21 or June 4, 5, 7.

STREET SMART FROM 9 TO 5

Open to all U of S employees.  Responds to the need for practical solutions to workplace violence.  Managers and employees are shown how to intervene at each stage of crises with customers, co-workers, intruders and others.  Techniques promote respect, service and safety in the workplace.  Two-day Feb. 25-26, May 6-7, June 10-11.

TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS COURSE

Mandatory for employees who receive and ship hazardous materials.  Refresher 1:00-4:00 p.m. April 22.

CONTINUING  MEDICAL EDN. & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

‘ALARM’ – Advances in Labor and Risk Management

• Feb. 9 & 10, SOGC specialty course will be held at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre, Regina.  Limited registration of 40.

Therapeutics Update 2002

• Mar. 8 & 9, presented by CME&PD and Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacists, will be held at the Saskatoon Inn.  The conference is directed to family physicians and pharmacists; however other health professionals are welcome to attend.  Guest Faculty are Dr. Heather Boon, Asst. Prof., Faculty of Pharmacy, U. of Toronto, and Dr. Paul Peloso, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Medicine, Div. of Rheumatology, U. of Iowa.  For info. or to register call CME/PD at 966-7795.

45th Career Symposium for Family Physicians

• Fri., Mar. 22, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, SK.  Focus on update of common cancers emphasizing the role of the family physician during diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.  For info call Miriam Hills at 966-7787.

RADIOLOGY FOR FAMILY, EMERGENCY & INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS

• Mar. 15 & 16, Pasqua Hospital, Regina.  Course designed for family & emergency physicians and internists with an emphasis on the needs of rural physicians.  Other health professionals such as Critical Care Associates are welcome to attend.  Designed to provide an in-depth exploration of the imaging developments in the diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic disease and stroke, the application of radiology to women’s health issues and the impact of teleradiology on the rural family physician.  Also practical workshops. For Info. name & #: Heather Stenerson @ 766-4015  email: HStenerson@ReginaHealth.sk.ca

HUMAN RESOURCES DIV.

To register for the following sessions, fill in the registration  form on the back page of the new Partners in Learning calendar, or call  Barbara Meier at 966-6272.

• An Introduction to Emotional Intelleigence. This workshop has been especially designed for Faculty, Sessional Lecturers and Instructors. It is a full-day focused on increasing understanding of interpersonal  dynamics, exploring our responses to emotional expression and more. For  further info, see description in the new Partners in Learning calendar. Facilitator: Steven Lake; Feb. 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Inspiring Shared Vision.  Join President Peter MacKinnon, Chair of the Board of Governors Frank  Quennell, and USSU President Janelle Hutchinson in this two-hour session  This is the first in The Leadership  Challenge Series. Offered through Organization & Employee Development, the series has been designed to give faculty and staff the opportunity to learn  about leadership practices from University leaders, from experts in the  area of leadership and from one another. Feb. 28,  3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Place Riel Theatre. Register with Barb Meier at 966-6272.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT & CAREER CENTRE (SECC)

Located in Lower Marquis Hall, Tel: 966-5003, www.usask.ca/sas/secc

• Fri., Feb. 8, SECC Education Recruitment Drive Mass Deadline, 3:00 p.m. All applications must be received by SECC by this time.
• Mon., Feb. 11, 4:00-6:00 p.m.  and Wed., Feb. 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m.     SECC Resume Writing Presentation,  Pre-register with SECC by calling 966-5003.

• Tues., Feb. 12, SECC Interview Workshop, 11:30 a..m. - 1:00 p.m. and Mon., Feb. 25, 9:30-11:30  a.m.  These workshops are intended to provide exposure to the various types of interview techniques and how best to prepare for them.  Pre-register with the SECC as space is limited. A $5 deposit is required at time of registration, which will be refunded at the workshop.
• Wed., Feb. 20-22, 2002 CACEE Canada West Regional Conference, “Building Bridges”.  Organized by CACEE (Canadian Association of Career Educators & Employers) and SECC.  Tap into a network of employers, Career Educators and Human Resource Professionals who specialize in attracting and keeping top graduates. For registration package or info., contact Leanne Calderwood at (403) 283-3560, or e-mail leanne@cacee.com
• Wed., Feb. 27, SECC Job Search Workshop, 4:00-6:00 p.m. covers numerous issues relevant to the personal job search such as skill assessment, networking, obtaining relevant experience and how to tap into the hidden job market.  You must pre-register with the SECC. A $5 deposit is required at time of registration, which will be refunded at the workshop.
• Fri., Mar. 1, Natural Sciences Career Day, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Geology/Biology Atrium.  First annual Natural Sciences Career Day.  This is an excellent opportunity for students in the natural sciences, alumni, as well as those considering a career in the field to learn more about the opportunities available and meet with a variety of employers.