I hope everyone had a great summer!

The start of a new school year is always a special time – with students returning to campus it provides a renewed energy to our community. Inevitably, it’s going to be busier on campus with more pedestrian and vehicular traffic, so please be patient as you move around, especially this month.

An annual tradition at this time of year is Ask Me campaign. Wearing a red Ask Me button is a signal that you are available to answer questions from people who are looking for general information and it’s a way to connect with new people on campus, while giving them a warm Carleton welcome. If you wish to order Ask Me buttons for your units or teams, please go here.

CU Spirit Fridays restart on Sept. 8 and to support this initiative, a sweatshirt has been purchased for all Finance and Administration staff. If you haven’t already done so, you can pick up your sweatshirt at the Student Experience Office, located in 430 Tory. The CU Spirit Day program is a collaboration within the Carleton community to promote Ravens spirit among students, staff, and faculty. Wear your Ravens gear every Friday from September – April to show your Carleton pride.

I am also pleased to announce that we are planning a Coffee Hour for Thursday, Oct. 5 and the Finance and Administration Strategic Plan will be officially launched at that time. A “Save the Date” notice will be placed in your calendars in the coming days.

Have a good start to the school year and I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Lorraine

Jerry Tomberlin Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

Former Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dr. Jerry Tomberlin formally assumed the role of Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Sept. 1, as the Advisory Committee on the President and Vice-Chancellor begins the search process for the university’s next president. Read the announcement here.

Microsoft Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is replacing Duo MFA at Carleton. By the end of September 2023, all faculty and staff members must migrate themselves from Duo to Azure by visiting this page and following the migration steps. Learn more about this change. Following industry best practices, Azure uses number matching in place of “Yes” and “No” buttons. If accessibility issues prevent you from using the available authentication methods, please contact the Service Desk

Have you heard of ESG but wonder what it is? Watch this information video to learn more!

We are in peak season for thunderstorms, tornadoes and severe weather. When a storm is approaching, or a weather watch or warning is issued by Environment Canada, it’s important to seek shelter. If outdoors, relocate indoors to a safe, sheltered location. When indoors, the safest area to be is on the lowest level of the building within the most interior area. Stay away from windows, glass, as well as other hazards, such as fallen power lines and trees. To learn more about Carleton’s emergency procedures, visit the Emergency Management website or the Safety tab on the Carleton Mobile App.

The Insurable Values Study involves collaboration to ensure that our assets are well insured. The Office of Risk Management would like to thank everybody who helped with the project during the month of July.

Unlocking the Language of Eldercare:  Mastering Challenging Conversations

Join Amy Friesen, best-selling author and Founder of Tea & Toast at our upcoming workshop: Unlocking the Language of Eldercare: Mastering Challenging Conversations. Discover effective strategies to address sensitive topics such as health, end-of-life wishes, and future plans.  Throughout the workshop, you’ll gain essential tools for navigating eldercare discussions with your loved ones, and professionals, confidently. Develop active listening skills and promote open dialogue, ensuring a compassionate and understanding approach to these Eldercare discussions. Register Now!

Healthy Workplace offers a variety of lunchtime leagues and activities to encourage Carleton University faculty and staff to step away from their desk at lunch and incorporate some connection, creativity and physical activity into the workday. Whether it’s working on your most recent knitting project, connecting with likeminded colleagues, exploring campus on foot, or participating in recreational sport in the spirit of fair play and good fun, Healthy Workplace Lunchtime Leagues & Activities have something for everyone.

We are excited to announce that lunchtime leagues will return to their regular scheduling for the fall 2023 Semester with the majority of the leagues beginning the week of Sept. 11, 2023. For more information about dates, times and locations for each lunchtime league, please visit our website.

Registration is required for all those who wish to participate in lunchtime leagues including those who have participated in previous years. Complete registration, including all requested forms, is required before participation.

Healthy Workplace is happy to provide Carleton University faculty and staff of all skill levels the chance to stay active and play the games they love. This is also a great opportunity to explore a new sport!

We can’t wait to see you there.

Campus Safety Services is excited to start this upcoming academic year with 38 Student Safety Patrollers (SSPs). Our SSPs are current Carleton University students who have completed an extensive onboarding period that covers a variety of topics including familiarizing themselves with the operations of Carleton University, learning our beautiful campus, understanding supports and resources, and engaging in more specific on the job training. We are incredibly thankful for the ongoing support of various community partners both internally and externally who help to prepare our students for such an important role.

The August SSP recruit training ended with a celebration at our Annual Welcome BBQ (and incidentally our 30 year celebration as a Special Constable service). Following the BBQ, it was “all-hands on deck” for Residence Move-In and Orientation Week where we joined other departments in welcoming students into the Carleton University community.

Have you ever wondered where to sort your waste? While most items can seem self-explanatory, there are some that might make you wonder, “Hmm, does this belong in the landfill stream or a recycling stream?” Carleton’s Waste Wizard tool is here to help. Simply search for the item you want to dispose of, and the tool will tell you which stream to sort it into or other appropriate disposal methods. Just follow the guidelines and sort it out! It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

Linda Cruz Receives Health and Safety Award!

Congratulations to Linda Cruz on being named the 2023 recipient of the Health and Safety Award!

At the June 28 Joint Health and Safety Committee meeting, Linda Cruz from Conference Services received the H&S Recognition Award.  Linda makes a difference. She keeps us safe by always keeping an eye out for and reporting hazards across campus. Linda participates by being an active member of the JHSC since January 2019 and subsequently becoming co-chair in June 2020 representing workers across the university.

Person to Person celebrates new appointments, promotions and transfers that are taking place during the month of July at Carleton. Below are staff from Finance and Administration with new positions.

• Haweya Awaleh has accepted the Term Full-Time position of Research Financial Services Administrator in Research Financial Services.
• Chad Burns has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Plumber in Facilities Management and Planning
• Alessandro Colantonio has accepted the Continuing Full-Time position of Workflow Systems Administrator in Facilities Management and Planning.
• Mabel Truong has accepted the Term Assignment of Payroll Coordinator in Human Resources.

These F&A employees are celebrating an important anniversary in August 2023. We encourage you to mark the occasion with a personal greeting or note to them.

35 Years

• Alan Kimmel, Information Technology Services

15 Years

• Alison Finn, Campus Safety Services

10 Years

• Philip Mansfield, Facilities Management and Planning

1 Year

• Mark Dehaan, Campus Safety Services
• Justin Lawn, Campus Safety Services
• Caitlin Molson, Facilities Management and Planning
• Edwin Veloso-Alves, Information Technology Services