The Spring 2010 issue of the Northern Review is now available. In addition to five diverse research articles, the volume includes over 15 book reviews (thanks to sessional instructor Brad Martin, our book reviews editor!).
This issue’s articles:
The True Northwest Passage: Explorers in Anglo-Canadian Nationalist Narratives, Janice Cavell
Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Damage in Northern Native Communities: A Practical School-Based Approach, Steven Jacquier, Judith Kleinfeld & David Gilliam
The Historical Roots of a Frontier Alcohol Culture: Alaska and Northern Canada, Mary Ehrlander
Alaska Highway Mythology: Bulldozers to RVs, Laura Pitkanen
Humble Dreams: An Historical Perspective on Yukon Agriculture Since 1846, Sally Robinson
Contact managing editor Deanna McLeod to purchase a copy.
Whitehorse– YukonCollege will be hosting a three day public conference, June 14-16, on the governance model of sociocracy, also known as Dynamic Governance. The Conference, “The River Flows Both Ways” is attracting the world’s leading thinkers in sociocracy to assist attendees in developing this innovative governance system in their workplaces. Several employees at YukonCollege have been exploring the use of the sociocracy model in their administrative framework.
In attendance will be Gerard Endenburg, the Dutch founder and lead thinker of Sociocracy, who has successfully implemented Dynamic Governance into his engineering firm. Many European countries support sociocracy in political and business systems. Attendees will also hear from other international and national practitioners who use Dynamic Governance in their workplace as a means to engage employees.
“Sustainable organizations are built on employee contribution,” says Vice-President Dr. Karen Barnes. “The College’s direction of positive growth is a process which starts with employees input from all levels. It’s a wonderful opportunity to have the world leaders of sociocracy here at YukonCollege to share their knowledge and practical experience.” The conference has several college employees registered who will be getting a more in-depth look at the governance system that they have been practising for the last two years.
Registration for the conference is available on-line or at 668 8770. The conference fees are $425.00. More information about the Dynamic Governance system and the conference, “The River Flows Both Ways”, can be found athttp://www.riverflowsbothways.com/
Whitehorse– Yukon College Student Services will be sending one of its students to Niagara Falls this weekend to collect her ACCC (Association of Community Colleges Canada) award at the annual award ceremonies. International student Fabiana Torquato Naves has won the 2009-2010 ACCC Silver Student Leadership Excellence Award. Students from across Canada are nominated by their college faculty and staff.
Torquato Naves was nominated for her outstanding leadership and participation in activities both at the College and within the community. The Brazilian student who came to Canada to study Tourism Management became actively engaged in College and community activities. Torquato Naves is the Yukon College Student Union President who has been instrumental in creating a strong body of student spirit by initiating and leading college activities. She demonstrated a strong participatory and inclusive role with others in her home Residence life, the Art Club, and the Badminton Club. As a community member, Torquato Naves made a large contribution to the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous as the first Yukon College Queen candidate, becoming the 2010 Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous First Princess. She helped influence the direction of the college’s recycling program in its infancy stage. At a global level, she was active in increasing awareness and raising funds for the Haitian people. Her energy and enthusiasm has been consistent since arriving in Whitehorse.
“We are pleased that Fabiana was selected among all those participants. Her active leadership in all aspects of student life and learning is exceptional and we are glad that this has been recognized on a national level,” says Colleen Wirth, Director of Student Services. “We have been working towards creating an environment at the College that fosters the development of student leadership. Fabi has shown us that this is possible and we will continue to grow in that direction.”
Whitehorse– Three lucky people are the winners of the Yukon College Winning Start draw. The draw opened during Education Week in mid-April and closed the day before the newly implemented June 1 Course Registration date.
Congratulations to the following winners:
1st prize – One semester of tuition at YukonCollege valued at $1350.00
Dave Haddock
2nd prize – Netbook valued at $349.00
Gloria Schilling
3rd prize –Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course valued at $225.00
Murina Menicoche
The draw was launched to increase awareness of the new programs and courses pages on the YukonCollege website. In addition, in a further attempt to “green” college practices, the college is working to encourage the public to access course and program information online, rather than using a printed course calendar. “We are pleased with the growing number of visitors on our website,” says Jacqueline Bedard, Director of College Relations. “This medium assists our environmental efforts and is a more current means for information updates.”
The YukonCollege website was noted by a national academic market intelligence group, Academica Group, which is a media source for post-secondary educational institutions. The redesigned homepage came out last week on the new website which was launched in the Fall 2009 semester.
Whitehorse– YukonCollege and the Association franco-yukonaise signed their first accord to work together in providing English and French language services to adults. Both organizations provide adult education services to the community and are now
looking at enhancing their programs through a cooperative delivery effort.
“YukonCollege looks forward to working with our new community partners so that we may continue to engage in building strong adult programming within our community,” said Terry Weninger, President of Yukon College. “The diversity of our partnerships provides a dynamic educational experience which prepares our students with global awareness.”
"This is an important event. It is the first time, since the creation of SOFA (Adult education services) in October 2000, that we will be signing a principle understanding with YukonCollege,” said Gael Marchand of the Association franco-yukonaise. “We sincerely thank the College representatives who have initiated this process. This accord is promising for the future of post-secondary education in English and French. "
The memorandum of understanding ceremony took place at the Association of franco-yukonaise Cultural Centre on Thursday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m.
