Current Events

Production continues for the full length UNBSJ documentary. However, the condensed version version, focusing on the PSEC report, will be screened next week. Following the film, the floor will be open for discussion. This discussion will be recorded for use in the full length version (of which a release date has not been set). For more information regarding this project, please read this older post.

Below is a an opinion piece I sent to the Telegraph Journal. It was in response to their editorial There's an app for urban growth. At the end I reveal one of my many biases in producing the UNBSJ documentary.

I'm wrapping up production on a short documentary that will be released this fall, which will hopefully lead to a longer more in-depth version to be produced in the future. Here's what the project is all about.

What the documentary is about (and what it's not)

Video by Great Balancing Act

Good news everyone! David Alward's government fixed gender equality. No need for that advisory council anymore. The miracle workers didn't stop there. The PCs also ended the ongoing tax revenue robbery known as the NB Film tax credit. Your welcome New Brunswick.

This past weekend, we had our first live broadcast of CCAA women's volleyball. The UNBSJ Seawolves hosted the NSAC Rams. Here it is if you missed it.

Our next broadcast will be in March for the National Championship. Go to www.culturehub.ca/CCAA2011 for a broadcast schedule.

The following is a letter I sent to the editors at the Telegraph Journal. It is in repsonse to an article titled Maximizing government productivity with technology written by Peter Linfield of the Carlisle Institute.

The letter runs a little long for print, so here it is!

Hello,

I am writing in response to Mr Linfield's editorial "Maximizing government productivity with technology." I am concerned about how some of his information was presented.

A few nights ago, Uptown Saint John invited the public to UNBSJ's Grand Hall to share their ideas for the old Paramount Theatre building. The room was arranged with a couple dozen round tables. Each was full, with people standing at the back of the room. After presentations, the mic was passed around to anyone who wanted it. The atmosphere was calm and collected yet bouncing with enthusiasm. I can honestly say there wasn't a "bad" idea ... but maybe a wacky one or two :)

An arts and craft training centre.
An interpretative centre for cruise ship passengers and other tourists.

On September 25th students, staff and faculty at UNBSJ gathered at the centre of the campus, aka the Quad, to celebrate their pride and support for their university. None-UNBSJ members were invited to speak, while the audience chowed down on free hot dogs. Presenters included Dr Jim Turk, Hon. Gordon Fairthweather, and SRC President Patrick Beamish. The MC was Dr Mariam Jones, a professor in English at UNBSJ. Local musician Debbie Adshade provided some tunes before and after the presentations.

Over 300 people packed into the Mezzanine at the Saint John Delta for a public Q&A with the PSE commissioners, Dr Miner and Mr. L'Ecuyer. They were greeted with boos.