University of Bradford. Staff Briefing.

Week ending Friday 13 April 2001

Edition 19
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For all staff.

Semester Dates, from Alison Carass, ASSU

Click here for a list of Semester Dates 2002/03 - 2006/07 (pdf file)

 

For all staff.

New Campus Maps, from Corporate Communications

We have just had delivery of the new campus maps. A number have been sent round each department, but if you would like any more please contact Fiona Duthoit in Corporate Communications on ext 3034 or email f.d.duthoit@bradford.ac.uk.

The maps will also be available on the web, in colour 3D and flat black and white for faxing, from www.brad.ac.uk/university/gen/campus.html

Please email c.s.gibbons1@bradford.ac.uk with any comments about the web maps.

For all staff.

Introduction to Counselling, from Matthew McEvoy, Continuing Education

If you need to use counselling skills in your work or in your personal life but have no formal training in the subject, this module is for you.

Keighley Women's Centre, starts Wednesday 25 April 2001 for 12 weeks, 9.30am-12.30pm. Credit 20 points.

Full cost £144, reduced fee £29

For full details click here.

If you want further information or to register for this module please contact the Centre for Continuing Education tel: 233210, email: 2Clare@bradford.ac.uk. Or call Keighley Women's Centre on (01535) 610427, or email: kwcwomen@skiptonroad.demon.ac.uk.

For all staff.

Handling Information Overload, from Helen Crabtree, Staff Development

Monday 30th April & Tuesday 1st May at Heaton Mount, run by Julia Samways, independent consultant

This course gives you an opportunity to learn about mind-mapping, speed-reading, memory training and other techniques for managing information and diminishing the stress it can cause.

If you would like to attend this event, please call us on ext. 3102, email us at: staffdev@bradford.ac.uk, or complete the on-line booking form at: www.brad.ac.uk/admin/staffdev/whatson/booking.html

For all Chairpersons and Secretaries of Second Teir Committees.

DON'T FORGET

Your approval of and/or comments on the meeting dates on the draft year planner 2001/2002 for the Committee you chair or service are due by Wednesday 11 April 2001.

Please send your feedback to Lynn McVey (ASSU) email: l.mcvey@bradford.ac.uk

For Academic Staff

From the Sports Centre, tel: (23) 4868 or see www.brad.ac.uk/admin/physrec/

New! Max's Mini Movers (dance and movement 4 Kids)
Dance and movement class for young children over the age of 4. This class aims to give children the chance to improve balance, posture, co-ordination, and rhythm in a fun way and learn to enjoy dancing and moving to music.

Saturdays 9.45 - 10.45am (4 to 7 year olds) 10.45 - 11.45am (8 to 12 year olds) £1.40 per child

Body Balance.

  • Monday 1-2pm Sue Edgley
  • Tuesday 1-2pm Lisa Fitzpatrick
  • Tuesday 7-8pm Rachel Butcher
  • Wednesday 5-6pm Sarah Manger
  • Thursday 5-6pm NEW Lisa Fitzpatrick
  • Saturday 10.45-11.45am Su Aaron Abel

Funky Dance with Max Pederiva

  • Monday 7.30-8.30pm
  • Thursday 7-8pm

 

 

Beauty treatments with Carol Summers

  • Wednesday 2-7pm
  • Thursday 1-6pm
  • Friday 10am-4pm
  • Saturday 10am-2pm

Waxing, Tinting, Reflexology, Aromatherapy Massage, Facials

Meditation Classes Learn to meditate, take a real break.

In these self-contained sessions you will have the opportunity to get away from the stress and strains of daily life by relaxing your body and mind using simple but effective meditation techniques.

Wednesdays 12noon-1pm
£2.00/£1.40 no booking required.

 

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