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Volume 7, No. 36 Monday, October 21, 2013 Important Dates Insight Speaker Series – Oct. 22 Our first Insight Speaker of the Fall Semester will be Mr. Gary Bosgoed, Tuesday, October 22 Insight: UR Business Distinguished Senior Vice-President and Location Manager for WorleyParsons. Speaker Series Mr. Bosgoed will present "Entrepreneurship & Community Engagement: Speaker: Gary Bosgoed The Power of Doing Business Locally/Globally.": 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in Research & Date: Tuesday, October 22 Innovation Centre Auditorium, Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. with a reception to follow RIC 119 (reception to follow) Location: Research & Innovation Centre Auditorium (RIC 119) Gary will talk about how to engage both globally and locally when Tuesday, October 22 undertaking capital projects. The presentation will show how CMA Information Booth Saskatchewan and Alberta expertise are exported around the world. It will 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on 6th Floor discuss how to work with the local communities globally and how Wednesday, October 23 partnerships can be forged with stakeholders to achieve success. Accounting Fellowship Banquet Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Please also announce this speaker in your classes and strongly encourage your students to attend. Friday, October 26 Even better...if you have a class during this time, and have time in your UR Connected outline for an impromptu guest speaker field trip, bring your class to Friday, November 1 attend the lecture! Gary is a dynamic speaker and your students are sure Faculty Council Meeting to find him both interesting and informative! 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Ad Hum 527 (President’s Boardroom) Dean’s Research Grant

Wednesday, November 6 Congratulations to the following Faculty members who were recipients of JDC West Chillin’ for Charity Research Grants in Fall 2013: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at  Tatiana Levit and Magda Cismaru for their project “Increasing FW Hill Mall effectiveness of anti-depression social marketing campaigns: Searching for theoretical basis” Thursday, November 7  Sean Tucker for his project “Developing on-line surveys for Passport Leaders Council Event to Safety and the Saskatchewan Youth Worker readiness course Thursday, November 7 certificate tests” th 40 Annual Hill Business Dinner  Ernest Johnson for his project “Virtual methods of collaboration and including Hill Alumni Association privacy/security concerns among SMEs and other markets in India” & Levene Receptions prior to the Dinner at the Delta Hotel Chillin for Charity Monday, November 11 JDC West 2014 Team's annual Chillin' for Charity fundraiser will take Remembrance Day – University place at the FW Hill Mall on Wednesday, November 6th from 11:30-1:30. Closed Please:

Friday, November 15 1) Forgive student absences from class as much as possible Teaching Workshop 2) Work with Lisa Watson to develop the event schedule around non- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in ED 558 negotiable items in your classes (like midterm)

This event is a mandatory competition component that requires all team members to raise funds by jumping into cold water. If you have any questions or concerns or if you become aware of any serious conflicts, please contact Lisa Watson.

Important Dates United Way Campaign (continued) The Annual U of R’s United Way employee campaign has begun. The United Way is a local non-profit that works to make our community better November 18 – 22 for everyone. They focus on empowering people, groups and entire International Education Week neighbourhoods to take control of their futures. By working with and Faculty Photo Contest & supporting 32 partner agencies, the United Way addresses the International Coffee Breaks community's priorities of: early life, education, income, and social November 19 inclusion. You can find out more about their work, including a list of CMA Information Booth partner agencies, on their website: www.unitedwayregina.ca. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on 6th Floor The Faculty of Business Administration has consistently shown leadership in our charitable giving and we would like to set a high standard of Wednesday, November 20 participation again this year. Pledge forms can be returned to Devon Hill Scholarship Event Anderson or dropped off at Financial Services. Devon can get additional 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in ED 562 forms if you need one. A minimum of $20 donation makes you eligible for Friday, November 22 prizes donated for weekly draws but ANY donation is greatly appreciated. Coffee Party ALL amounts are significant in helping the United Way deliver these 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. in ED 562 crucial programs. Thank you for your participation! Research Presentation by Andrew Stevens Faculty Subscriptions 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in ED 558 The Faculty has subscriptions to a number of weekly and monthly

Friday, November 22 publications. The Globe and Mail and Leader Post are delivered daily. Deans Honour List Reception Copies of The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek, Canadian Business and SaskBusiness are also available. Hard copies of each of these Wednesday, November 27 publications can be found in the Dean’s Office. Insight: UR Business Distinguished Speaker Series Ten Tree Update Speaker: Terri Allen Ten Tree has launched a campaign with the Canadian Wildlife Federation: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in Research & The Power of 10. The campaign features top international athletes Innovation Centre Auditorium, working to encourage youth to live active outdoor lifestyles. The RIC 119 (reception to follow) campaign features Jordan Eberle, NHL star; Kurt Sorge, Professional Free Saturday, November 30 ride mountain biker; Jamie O’Brien, Top Ranked Surfer; Vanina Walsh, BSS Winter Gala Professional Ocean Athlete; So You Think You Can Dance Winners Joshua Allen: Season 4, Jeanine Mason: Season 5, Lauren Froderman, Thursday, December 5 Season 7; Amanda Ruller, Canadian Skeleton Racer; Jeb Corliss, “Whats Business Admin” Event Professional Skydiver and BASE Jumper; Adam Kreek, Olympic Gold Thursday, December 5 Medalist who attempted to row across the Atlantic from Africa to Miami Faculty Holiday Party with OAR Northwest; Sean Weatherspoon, NFL Star; and Nastia Liukin, Details tba Olympic Gymnast.

Friday, December 6 Business Dinner RSVPs Faculty Council meeting The 40th Annual Hill Business Dinner is taking place on November 7. All 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon in faculty members are encouraged to attend to support this great student Ad Hum 527 (President’s Boardroom) event. If you will be attending, please RSVP to Kelly-Ann McLeod by October 28. Walk-Ins This week’s walk-in hours for Faculty and Staff with Dean Save the Date Andrew Gaudes will be: The Holiday Party for Faculty & Staff has been scheduled for Thursday,  Mon., Oct. 21 – 3:00 – 4:00 pm December 5. Be sure to mark your calendars to save the date! Additional details will be coming soon.  Tues., Oct. 22 – 8:00 – 9:00 am

 Wed., Oct. 23 – 10:00 – 11:00 am  Thurs., Oct. 24 – 11:00 – 12:00