Jan 24th

I spent the day advising prospective students at the Calgary Connections office. Calgary Connections is the Edmonton office of the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic and the Calgary Health Region.



I spoke with several students interested in programs including Geomatics Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, Emergency Medical Technology- Paramedic program. With SAIT's Open House approaching on Feb 1st and 2nd some will make the trip to Calgary to learn more about these programs.

I am scheduled to be back at the Calgary Connections office on March 12th & 13th.

Jan 9th- 11th

This week I participated in Lakeland College’s Counsellor Update in Lloydminister. In attendance were 40 counsellors and career practitioners from Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Each post-secondary was able to update participants on all that is new for 2008/09 admission. I had a lot of questions about our new residence, as students are excited to move to Calgary.


(There was lots of snow)

One the way home we drove past a pretty scary sight. A semi truck that had a tractor on back was caught on fire! We must have driven by shortly after this happened as the flames and smoke was very intense. Fortunately fire and ambulance were right behind and no one was injured. This was a good reminder about the importance of driving safe on the highways.

2008!

I cannot believe it is already 2008!

I have mixed emotions about beginning this New Year. Sadly SAIT has said good bye to my colleague and friend Jay Decore. He has moved on to pursue a communications career and I wish him all the best.

With his departure I will be extremely busy; however, I will be attending many exciting recruitment events that I am looking forward to including Lloydminister and Edmonton.

I will be in Edmonton at the Calgary Connections office on January 24, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to give free SAIT program advising . No appointment necessary. It will be held at 10304 Jasper Avenue (Melton Building). If you are interested call 780.408.4821.

Nov 19th - Dec 7th

The ELAA 2007 tour with other post secondary institutes wound down this month. We were in Central Alberta and at many schools in Calgary, both areas where students are very interested in attending SAIT.

Each day, I attended around three events and was kept on my toes answering all sorts of questions about SAIT’s programs and services.

This was a great season for traveling as the mild weather and roads seemed to cooperate with us. I am excited to have a break now and enjoy the holidays.


(On the road)