HESA Trailriding event
HESA has partnered with Alberta Abilities Lodges and the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Canada) for a trail riding event to be held on Monday, January 23rd from 4:00 - 7:00pm in Emily Murphy Park.
Essentially, we are being joined by these individuals and their families and/or aids and we will spend about an hour walking with them along the trails in Emily Murphy Park. Alberta Abilities Lodges is providing the sleds as wheelchairs cannot navigate the paths so we carry the sleds with the individuals in them. Snacks will be provided by the nutrition and food science students association.
We are looking for volunteers to help us take these individuals for a winter trailride. If you're interested, contact HESA.
Tuesday, January 24th
NuFFSA Documentary Night
Everyone is invited to come watch the documentary Food Fight on January 24th at 5:30pm in ECHA L1-190. "Food Fight is a fascinating look at how american agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the california food movement has created a counter-revolution against big agribusiness." (http//www.foodfightthedoc.com/foodfight.html)
Popcorn is also available for $1/bag.
Wear Red to Celebrate the Dragon Year
You are invited to stop by the Student Pit (2nd floor) in the Agriculture-Forestry Centre to enjoy Chinese New Year on January 24 between 10:30am – 1:30pm. Our ALES International students will host this event and are planning to have Chinese tea art demonstration, Chinese character drawing, and a Chinese festival food display. Wear something red and you will receive a traditional Chinese gift!
Wednesday, January 25th
ALES Clubs Fair
Come to the Ag/For pit from 11:00am - 2:00pm to learn more about your ALES Student Clubs. Find out how to become a member and about upcoming events.
ECSA Pancake Breakfast
The pancake breakfast will be held on Wednesday January 25th from 9:30am-12:30pm in the Ag-For building. It will be by donation and will include pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee.
Macgregor Smith Speaking Competition and GoAg Event
Each year, the Ag Club hosts the MacGregor Smith Speaking Competition as part of ALES Week. This year, the competition will be held on January 25th at 5:30pm in ETLC E2-100.
We have decided to try something new this year. It's a presentation type called Pecha Kucha ...check this out for more info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fils7clg6iU. During a Pecha Kucha, each individual gives a presentation accompanied by 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of 6 minutes 40 seconds. These constraints challenge presenters to clarify their ideas and match each thought with the perfect image.
Our overarching topic this year for ALES Week is "Keeping it Local". You can pick your own topic within this theme to speak about.
We have decided to try something new this year. It's a presentation type called Pecha Kucha ...check this out for more info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fils7clg6iU. During a Pecha Kucha, each individual gives a presentation accompanied by 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, for a total presentation length of 6 minutes 40 seconds. These constraints challenge presenters to clarify their ideas and match each thought with the perfect image.
Our overarching topic this year for ALES Week is "Keeping it Local". You can pick your own topic within this theme to speak about.
Prizes are $500 for the winner, $300 for the runner up, and $100 for the third place finisher.
If you are interested in competing, please contact Amy Mayner at amayner@ualberta.ca with your name and topic by Jan 16th!
Farm Credit Canada is partnered with us this year in bringing a special guest speaker to present at the event. Farm Credit Canada has also donated an Apple iPad for one lucky attendee so please come out and watch even if you don't participate!
Thursday, January 26th
Evening to Discover
The Pre-Vet/ Animal Health Club's annual "Evening to Discover" banquet is taking place on Thursday the 26th in the Stollery Executive Center, 5th floor of Business. There will be a chance to network with more than 10 different animal health and animal agriculture representatives, including CFIA, Champion Petfoods, Feedlot Health Management Services, the Furry Friends Animal Rehab Ltd, Masterfeeds, and many more! Tickets are $20, and can be purchased in the club office, 204F, or in the pit between 10 and 2pm from Jan 19-26th. Everyone interested in a career involving animals is welcome to come!
"Urban Forests" Photo Contest - Deadline January 26th
The U of A forest society presents the "urban forests" photo contest. All students are welcome to submit one photo with the theme "urban forests". The 1st place winner wins $100! Submit your photos and label it with your name and its location to uofafs@ualberta.ca by January 26th.
Friday, January 27th
Ag/ENCS Silent Auction
More information to come....keep checking for more details!
ALES Formal
Dress your best at this year's ALES Formal. With our "Keeping it Local" theme, we'll be featuring catering using local ingredients. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. We'll be featuring the work of local artists and are looking forward to tasty appetizers catered by local caterers. Tickets will be on sale in the Ag/For pit and in Student Services. The Formal starts at 6:30pm and will be held in Dinwoodie Lounge (2nd Floor SUB).
