Holiday Gift Wrapping & Open House

The Fanshawe College Foundation invites you to get some help with your Christmas wrapping and remember a much-loved Fanshawe colleague at the same time.
Bring your gifts to K1020 at the London campus on Friday, December 19, 2008, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and we'll help you with the wrapping for your voluntary contribution. All donations will be directed toward The Karen L. Monahan International Entrance Award. Click here for more details (PDF*).

Ombuds Annual Report

The Ombuds Office is pleased to announce the release of the 15th Ombuds Office annual report (PDF*). This year's annual report provides an update on the activities of the office and makes recommendations to improve college policy and practice. The Ombuds Office receives, investigates and seeks to resolve complaints from students and staff about College operation or policy. Appointments can be made through the Student Success Centre by calling 519.452.4282.

*Please note - you may experience difficulties printing this document due to VISTA compatibility issues.

Ian Darling
Ombudsperson
Fanshawe College

Employee Professional Development

Click here for info for November 2008 (PDF*).

First Nations Speakers Series

Fanshawe's Peace Through Awareness Speakers Series continues on November 25, 2008, with Oneida Firekeeper Glen McDougall. The session will be held in Room D1060 at the London campus from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. For details, please click here (PDF*).

CAAT Pension Plan Information Session

Presenters from the CAAT Pension Plan will be speaking at the London Campus on:

• Wednesday, November 26, 2008, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in B1073.
• Note - the session scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2009, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. has been postponed until Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - more details to be announced soon.

These sessions are designed to give members a better understanding of the CAAT Pension Plan and an opportunity for you to ask questions. No registration is required, however, please make the appropriate arrangements with your manager if you would like to attend.

Sponsored by the Benefits & Compensation and Organizational Development & Learning units of Human Resources.

Fanshawe Student Union Holiday Schedule

FSU services throughout the month of December/January:

Christmas operations:
Biz Booth closes - December 5, 2008
OBS closes - December 12, 2008
Oasis closes - December 14, 2008
FSU Office closes: December 19, 2008

New Year:
FSU Office opens - January 5, 2009
Biz Booth opens - January 12, 2009
OBS opens for January 2-3, 2009 (bball tournament only) and then reopens on January 8 and 9 for lunch only from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Opens for regular hours on January 12.
Oasis opens January 11, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and then resumes regular hours.

Carol Balzer,
Office Manager, Fanshawe Student Union

Fashion Unbound

The 2009 graduating class of the Fashion Design program will be showcasing their talent and achievements in the spring show, Unbound. Mark your calendars for April 16, 2009 and prepare yourself for an exceptional show of fashion at its best!

Watch upcoming issues of Fanshawe News for ticket sales and general information.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Oakley at 519-452-4430 ext. 2986.