Mark your calendars: November is flu shot month By Clarissa Guyton Lance Writer November 19, 2008 The month of November signals that it might be time for you to add a new, and possibly very dreaded item to your ‘to do’ list: the flu shot.
 Many students may not even be familiar with what a flu shot is—beyond a needle, of course. In fact, the vaccine contains three killed influenza (flu) viruses that are injected, usually into your arm. The three virus strains used are A (H3N2), A (H1N1), and B virus, all of which are representative of the strains recommended for that year.
Viruses for the flu shot are then grown in eggs; hence the frequent precaution to those who are allergic to eggs.
Common side effects of the flu shot are soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given, low-grade fevers, and aches or pains. >> | New Centre for English Language Development now open By Jasmine Ball
Lance Writer November 19, 2008 The University of Windsor officially introduced its new Centre for English Language Development on Friday, Nov. 14.
 The building was refurbished to create space for the English Language Improvement Program (ELIP) offered by the university. The program typically serves conditionally admitted international students who have met all requirements to their desired programs but need to demonstrate language proficiency.
Formal classes are offered at four skill levels in the centre’s five classrooms, and standardized proficiency tests are conducted in the spacious exam room.
ELIP is an accredited member of Languages Canada and has been operating at different stages of its development at the University of Windsor for nine years. >>  | | Campus Kiss | | Faculty of Education supports orphans in Tanzania By Sheena Brennan
Lance Writer November 19, 2008 This December, eight Faculty of Education students and three professors will be traveling to a poverty-stricken village in Tanzania to help orphans.
The project entitled, “Beyond Vulnerability: Examining the educational experiences of vulnerable children in Tanzania,” is being organized in part by Dr. Andrew Allen, Dr. Clinton Beckford, and Dr. Nombuso Dlamini. After a competitive process, and an overwhelming response of over 80 students, the professors were able to narrow it down to eight students. “I wish we could have taken more people,” said Beckford, but he admits that he is “exceedingly proud” of not only the eight candidates who are taking part, but also of the other members of the team who are working behind the scenes.
While in Tanzania, they hope to find the academic strengths and challenges of the children in order to improve the ability to provide a quality education. >> |
