Fifty years ago today, dignitaries unveiled a plaque at the official opening of the “Physics and Mathematics Building”, now known just as Physics. It was the university’s second new building, following “Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” (now Doug Wright Engineering). Officiating at the ceremony were Waterloo’s founding president, J. Gerald Hagey; chancellor Ira G. Needles; and E. W. R. Steacie, president of the National Research Council. The photo is from the K-W Record negative collection in the UW Archives.

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New-look business cards and paper coming

The secondary stationery option (letterhead and business cards only) will also be available at that time. This added option will not be identical to current cards and letterheads, as the mark will feature the words “University of Waterloo” in Gotham font over the original shield design from the university’s seal (with three differentiated lions, rather than the lions being the same). That mark is not for use anywhere other than on the letterhead and cards some individuals may choose to order. As was stated in the November 30th Daily Bulletin story, we will no longer use the old wordmark and old shield as a logo, and we will phase out its use as supplies are depleted. 

Waterloo Graphics aims to have an online ordering form ready for cards and stationery by Friday, February 19. Based on campus feedback, several stationery options using the new visual identity framework will be made available, including ones using our black, gold and red colours; a multicoloured approach similar to the road banners; and faculty-specific colours.

Next up is a detailed Waterloo Positioning Guide, which is being finalized and will be available online for everyone on campus in March, says Beckel. This will include four sections:

1. A visual identity guideline: How to use the system of wordmarks, fonts, and colours, and advice on appropriate use of the university’s official seal. This section will also include advice on photography.
2. What this all looks like: a portfolio of examples.

“The positioning guide is being pulled together so everyone can learn how to do his or her part to tell the Waterloo story in a consistent way so we can strengthen our position as a top-tier university in Canada,” says Beckel. “The guide will give Waterloo’s community the tools they need, both visuals and words, so everyone we touch – our students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, co-op employers, and the community – knows who we are, what we represent, how we differ from other universities, and how we’re working together to make the future a better future.”

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Call for nominations to Senate

from the Secretariat

Nominations are requested for the following seats on Senate:

Faculty Representatives

One faculty member of the university to be elected by / from each faculty of the university, terms May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013.

One faculty member of the university to be elected by / from the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, term May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011.

Faculty-at-large Representatives

Seven faculty members of the university to be elected by / from the members of faculty of the university, terms May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013.

Faculty Representative from Conrad Grebel University College and St. Jerome's University

One faculty member to be elected by / from the members of faculty of Conrad Grebel University College, term May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013.

One faculty member to be elected by / from the members of faculty of St. Jerome's University, term May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013.

Graduate Student Representatives

Two graduate students of the university to be elected by / from the full- and part-time graduate students of the university, terms May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2012.

Nomination forms are available from the Secretariat (x36125) and from the Secretariat webpage; see www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infosec/elections/nomelections.htm

At least five nominators are required in each case.  Nominations should be sent to the Secretariat, Needles Hall, Room 3060, no later than 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010.  Elections will follow if necessary.

Senators whose terms expire April 30, 2010

Faculty:  Jane Buyers (fine arts), Sujeet Chaudhuri (electrical & computer engineering), Tara Collington (French studies), Tristanne Connolly (SJU), Peter Douglas (chemical engineering), Keith Hipel (systems design engineering), John Honek (chemistry), Heather Mair (recreation & leisure studies), Paul McDonald* (health studies & gerontology), Elizabeth Meiering* (chemistry), John North (English language & literature), Jim Pankratz* (CGR), Metin Renksizbulut (mechanical & mechatronics engineering), Susan Wismer (environment & resource studies), Michael Worswick (mechanical & mechatronics engineering), Frank Zorzitto* (pure mathematics)

Graduate Students:  Michael Makahnouk (earth & environmental sciences), Rashid Rehan* (civil & environmental engineering)

*not eligible for re-election

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Dragons, phish, stress, teaching awards

Chinese New Year starts this Sunday, February 14, but some people are already celebrating. Heather Kelly of food services writes about “the great Chinese New Year dinner we are hosting at Mudie's in Village 1!” It’s today, 4:30 – 7 p.m. “And it gets better, we were able to arrange to have the Dragon Dance performed live in Mudie's Cafeteria! The show does not last long, so anyone interested in seeing it should be there promptly at 6 p.m.”

It could do your heart good to make time to attend the Employee Assistance Program Brown Bag session on “Stress: The Heart of the Matter,” on Thursday, noon to 1 p.m., in Davis Centre room 1304. “Although stress can sometimes be a good thing, too much stress can actually harm your health and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke,” says EAP’s description. “So, whether you're dealing with stress, good (for example weddings) or bad (for example the loss of a loved one), we can all benefit from learning effective stress-busting techniques. Join Lusia Desousa from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, who will discuss the different types of stress, symptoms of excess stress, how stress impacts the body, and the relationship between stress, heart disease, and stroke. Many helpful stress-busting tips will be shared.”

“It might be worth reminding people again about phishing,” says Jason Testart, manager of IT security in IST. A number of people, including Testart himself, have received bogus emails that appear to come from someone at Bell. The message begins, “Dear E-mail User” and informs you that “We are currently upgrading our system and deleting email that is no longer valid. To complete your Account Verification process, you are to reply this message and enter your Username and Password respectively in the space provided below this email. You are required to do this before the next 48hrs or your mail Account will be de-activated and erased from our Database.” Testart says the problem has been reported to Bell. As always, never give anyone any passwords and never reply to such messages: just delete them.

The nomination deadline for the Amit and Meena Chakma Awards for Exceptional Teaching by a Student is coming up fast: it’s this Friday, February 12.  The awards are open to all registered students who have a formal teaching role at the University of Waterloo. From the website: “The selection committee will look for intellectual vigour and communication skills in the interpretation and presentation of subject matter. Concern for and sensitivity to the academic need of the students is an important criterion.” More information about the award, criteria, and judging, as well as a nomination form, is on the Centre for Teaching Excellence teaching awards webpage.

Want some input on the public face of your city? The City of Kitchener’s Public Art Working Group committee is eager for responses from the public to their Public Art Survey / questionnaire. The deadline to respond is this Friday, the 12th.

CPA staff

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