ANNOUNCEMENTS

 January 29, 2009

The NUFA Executive voted to support our colleagues at CUPE Local 3903 (York University) in their efforts to obtain a fair deal with their administration. A cheque for $500 was forwarded to the Local Steward. NUFA also agreed to support Nipissing's entry into the OUA faculty hockey tournament with a cheque for $175.

November 20, 2008

The NUFA Executive confirmed its decision to support the Brandon University Faculty Association in its efforts to obtain a fair and just deal with their administration. A cheque for $1,000 was forwarded to Brandon through the CAUT Defense Fund.

October 23, 2008

The NUFA Executive passed a motion to donate $150 to the Nipissing University Children's Christmas Party.

October 1, 2008

NUFA moved its website from the Nipissing server to the CAUT service. The former website address is now closed.

September 26, 2008

The NUFA Executive passed a motion supporting the Windsor University Faculty Association in its efforts to negotiate a fair and just contract with its administration. A cheque for $1,000 was forwarded to WUFA through the CAUT Defense Fund.

August 25, 2008

The NUFA Executive passed a motion supporting the Laurentian University Faculty Association in its efforts to negotiate a fair and just contract for professors at the Universite de Sudbury. A cheque for $1,000 was forwarded to LUFA through the CAUT Defense Fund.

August 11, 2008

NUFA would like to inform the membership of the conclusion of talks to form a Tuition Scholarship Plan for children and spouses of Nipissing University faculty. Starting in the fall of 2008, children and spouses of faculty members can apply for a competitive scholarship to attend Nipissing University. Details are availabe at the Student Awards Office.

February 29, 2008

NUFA would like to inform the membership that it voted on February 29, 2008 to contribute $1,000 to the CAUT Academic Freedom Fund, a multi-university fund to be used in any challenges to university professors' right to academic freedom in their research or the classroom. This brings Nipissing University Faculty Association's contribution to $2,000. Look for a change on the cover of the CAUT Bulletin.

October 26, 2007

NUFA would like to inform the membership that it voted on October 26, 2007 to donate $30,000 over five years to the new Learning Library. As part of the agreement, NUFA's name will be attached to a prominent space in the library.