Special Events

SASKATOON ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY
Fri., Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Rm 132, U of S Archaeology & Anthropology Bldg., the Saskatoon Archaeology Society will hold its meeting for November, featuring University of Calgary PhD graduate student Trevor Peck who will present: late side-notched projectile points and more; and possible archaeological ethnic Indicators on the Northwestern Plains. Cookies and coffee after the talk.

FEDERAL ELECTION ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
Tues., Nov. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Rm. 264 Arts Bldg., the Dept. of Political Studies will hold a "Roundtable on the 2000 Federal Election Results". Panelists: to be announced. The campus community is welcome to attend!

KEN COATES BOOK LAUNCH
Nov. 22 at 7:00 p.m. at McNally Robinson Bookstore, new U of S Dean of Arts & Science Dr. Ken Coates will launch his latest book, "The Marshall Decision and Native Rights". Following a reading, Coates will sign copies. Coates, an award-winning Canadian historian, begins his duties as dean in January 2001.

COLLEGE OF NURSING RESEARCH DAY
The 3rd annual College of Nursing Research Day, on the topic "Research Utilization: From Research to Policy", will be held Fri., Nov. 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Keynote speakers in Theatre-in-the-Mall, RUH, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Poster Presentations in Ellis Hall Gymnasium, RUH. For info. call 966-6227. Everyone welcome.

PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT OF COMMON MEDICAL PROBLEMS

RAPE DEFENSE COURSE

RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) 12-hour self defense course for women. Led by trained instructors from U of S Security Services. Course dates:

• Nov. 18-19.
• Dec. 2-3.

U OF S OBSERVATORY VIEWING

The U of S on-campus observatory is open to the public 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday evenings from October-February. The observatory is on campus one block north of Wiggins Ave. and College Dr. Admission is free. On clear evenings, visitors may look through the telescope to view the colorful Albireo double star, the Hercules globular star cluster, and other celestial objects. The observatory also has an Adopt-a-Star program that offers a unique gift for stargazers. For info. call the recorded Astronomy Information Line at 966-6429.

‘2020 HEALTH VISION’ CONFERENCE

Nov. 24-25 at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, the Saskatoon & District Chamber of Commerce is hositng this conference. Dr. Cal Stiller, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Medical Discoveries Fund Inc., and Chair of the Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund, is one of three world renown keynote speakers invited to discuss opportunities for business services, education, research and development in Health Services. Concurrent sessions will offer discussions on Saskatoon Synchrotron Opportunities and other new Saskatoon based technologies, innovative partnerships and innovative new business in health services. Registration fee $250 plus GST. Contact Karen Turner, Conference Manager, (306) 955-4663 to register.

LEARNING FOR LIFE CONFERENCE

Nov. 24-26 the U of S College of Education and the Sask. Teachers’ Federation present a conference, "Lifelong Learning: Connecting Schools, community & the Workplace", for teachers, ed. admnistrators, school trustees, adult educators, social services workers, health care providers, government officials and others. Themes include: classroom strategies linking the school, community and workplace; lifelong learning and the world of work; community-based initiatives; lifelong learning and the professions; and the role of post-secondary institutions. For info or to register to: Lifelong Learning Conference, c/o Ginny Brown, Dept. of Ed. Foundations, College of Education, U of S, 28 Campus Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1. Fax: 966-7549 or e-mail: ginny.brown@usask.ca

UNIFEST 2000 MUSIC FESTIVAL

Nov. 17-18 the U of S will host more than 3,000 young musicians at UNIFEST 2000, one of the most extensive music festivals of its kind in Canada. Presented by the Dept. of Music, UNIFEST is a festival of concert and jazz bands, choirs, and orchestras. Some of North America’s oustanding professional artists, clinicians and adjudicators will provide master classes, clinics and concerts for the visiting young performers and their directors. For info. call Colette Simonot at 966-8385 or Prof. Marv Eckroth at 966-8356.

• UNIFEST Concerts
  
  • 6:00 pm Fri., Nov. 17: Jazz Concert at Holy Cross High School Theatre Featuring guest artist Prof. Dan Haerle (U. of North Texas), piano, with the U of S Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. Dean McNeill. Tickets $4; call Colette at 966-8385 to reserve.
  • 12:30 pm Sat., Nov. 18: U. Faculty and Students Recital in Quance Theatre, Educ. Bldg. Featuring Dr. Garry Gable (Head of the Dept. of Music), baritone and Kathleen Lohrenz Gable, piano. Admission is free. Phone 966-8385 for info.
  • 6:30 pm Sat., Nov. 18: Grand Awards Concert at Elim Tabernacle Featuring guest artist Gene Ramsbottom (principal clarinetist of the CBC Radio Orchestra in Vancouver) with the U of S Wind Orchestra, directed by Prof. Marvin Eckroth. Also performing will be the U of S Greystone Singers directed by Dr. Gerald Langner, and outstanding bands and choirs of UNIFEST as selected by the adjudicators. Tickets $4; call Colette at 966-8385 to reserve.

• Jazz at UNIFEST
  • 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm Fri., Nov. 17 at Holy Cross High School, Rm 354 Lecture: The Jazz Piano with Prof. Dan Haerle, Professor of Music, U. of North Texas
  • 3:30 pm Sat., Nov. 18 in Rm 1036 Educ.. Lecture: Jazz on the Internet with Prof. Dan Haerle, Prof. of Music, U. of North Texas.

• More UNIFEST Events
  • 12:00 noon Fri., Nov. 17: Choral Clinic/Concert at Knox United Church Dr. Gerald Langner directing the U of S Greystone Singers.
  • 3:30 pm Fri., Nov. 17: Clarinet Clinic/Recital at Rm 1036 Education Gene Ramsbottom, principal clarinetist, Vancouver CBC Radio Orchestra.
  • 2:30 pm Sat., Nov. 18: Clarinet Clinic at Rm 1036 Education. Gene Ramsbottom, principal clarinetist, Vancouver CBC Radio Orchestra.

CIVIL ENGINEERING NOONER SERIES

Wed., Nov. 22 at 12:30 p.m., a video show entitled "Out from the Shadows and into the Light" will be will be shown in Rm. 2C01 Engineering to recognize Nov. 20 as the "International Day of the Child" and to celebrate the recent award of the Governor-General’s Medal to Cherry Kingsley, whose story is narrated in this video. Produced by the U of S Division of Audio Visual Services, this 56-minute video should be seen by all people concerned about the child sex trade. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Call Dr. Mel Hosain at 966-5343 for information.