International Women’s Day Event

The Canadian Federation of University Women presents an International Women’s Day Event March 8 at 7 pm in the auditorium at the Frances Morrison Library. The evening includes a United Nations webcast plus local speakers and discussion.

Celebrating Teaching

The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness will hold the U of S Celebration of Teaching April 27 from 3:30-5 pm in Convocation Hall. Contact the centre for more information.

Library Dean’s Award

Nominations are open for the University Library Dean’s Award for Excellence, a recognition of exemplary service or work toward fulfilling the library’s mission. More information and nomination forms can be found at library.usask.ca or by calling 966-6094.

Quiet Day Retreat

The university’s Ecumenical Chaplaincy (Anglican, Presbyterian, United) is sponsoring a meditative day based on the documentary Into Great Silence March 12 from 10 am – 4 pm in the U of S Multi-faith Centre, Rugby Chapel.  Registration deadline is March 9. For more information, contact University Chaplain Ursula Wiig at 966-8500. 

Speaking Competition

The annual Kent Phillips Public Speaking Competition, sponsored by the Ron and Jan Graham Centre for the Study of Communication, takes place March 7 from 5:30-7 pm in Physics 107. To register, call 966-5277.

Buddhist Meditation

All members of the campus community are invited for meditation and conversation Tuesdays from 11:45 am-12:45 pm in the Multi-Faith Centre (Rugby Chapel, next to the Grad Student Commons). For information, contact Paul Sartison, multi-faith co-ordinator, at 653-2509.

Service Award Nominations

The Office of the President is now accepting nominations for the 2011 President’s Service Awards, a twice–annual recognition of the dedication and commitment of non–academic employees. The award includes $1,000 and the choice of a specially–designed ring or pin. For information or to obtain a nomination form, contact the Office of the President at 966–6613 or visit the president’s website: www.usask.ca/president

Coffee with the Chancellor

Chancellor Vera Pezer is hosting a coffee conversation time on the second Friday of each month from 2:30-3:30 pm at the Starbucks in the Murray Library. Coffee and space is available for up to six people.