Alumni Flying Docs planning relief missions over summer The University of Lethbridge Doctors of Tomorrow (DOT)/Flying Doctors of Canada Team is awaiting takeoff for its 2012 trip to Central America. The six-person group joins Flying Doctors founder and U of L alumnus Dr. Ben Cavilla (BSc '00) in Izalco, El Salvador in July, and will fan
Alumni Smith and SAAG give boost to community arts Growing up in Whitehorse, Marilyn Smith, executive director for the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG [http://www.saag.ca/]), was surrounded by some of the most beautiful artwork that nature could provide – but it was the artwork created by humanity that truly captured her heart. "The arts have always
Alumni Sculpture speaks to artistic culture on campus An idea that started over a beer and was roughly drafted on a napkin has evolved into the latest addition to the City of Lethbridge Public Art Collection. Aeolian Aviary, a collaborative installation by U of L alumni and art professor Denton Fredrickson and Art Studio facility manager Catherine Ross,
Pronghorn Teams Patterson responds with breakout season Goaltender Crystal Patterson was challenged by head coach Chandy Kaip to be better than a third-string player. Suffice it to say, she responded. The second-year Calgary product posted one of the best Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] seasons ever for the Pronghorns women's hockey team, helping the
Students Unstoppable human resource Dr. Mahfooz Ansari [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/mahfooz.ansari] found himself at the University of Lethbridge three years ago in much the same way his two-year teaching appointment in Malaysia became a 12-year commitment - he was talked into it. Ansari knew Director of International Programs Andrea
Students 5 questions with . . . Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk is an assistant professor in the Department of Neuroscience. He is interested in understanding the neural and behavioural effects of chemical exposure by using multiple methods in both the laboratory and in the field. This research includes: gaining a better understanding of the role of the brain
Alumni Identifying a student need Tom Doyle knows that being a student isn't easy. "As a student I worked at least 32 hours per week while taking four to five courses," says Doyle, who is both a staff member and alumnus of the University of Lethbridge. "It was challenging and
Alumni The Madonna Painter a challenge for small cast Religion, sexuality, death and secrets all collide in the small parish of Lac St-Jean, Quebec when The Madonna Painter or the Birth of a Painting by Governor General Award winning playwright Michel Marc Bouchard unravels its tantalizing tale. Playing Mar. 20-24 at 8 p.m. nightly in the University Theatre,
Students Adams bringing the past to life Dr. Carly Adams (Kinesiology) is a professor and historian who researches a variety of topics, including the history of women's sport. Her work has led her to creating books aimed at a non-academic audience and it is through these works where she connects the University with the broader
Alumni Where there's a will there's a way Family lawyer Kathleen Wells (BA '98) acts as an advocate for her clients on a daily basis. She is also an active advocate for planned giving. "Making a planned gift was simple - anybody can do it," she says. "It's important to think about
Alumni Setting the stage for the future When Terry Whitehead (BA '94) thinks back on his time at the U of L, a myriad of memories emerge - writing for the student campus newspaper, performing as Alonso in Shakespeare's The Tempest, serving as Students' Union president and hosting a show on CKUL -
Students Applied learning model resonates with Fulton Getting real-world experience is a top priority for Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] student Kayley Fulton. "The management program relies on applied learning," she says. "By working on real business models and giving presentations, you build skills that you will actually use in your
Pronghorn Teams Reaching out to those in need It may seem like a small gesture but University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's soccer players have discovered that it can make a world of difference – they need only look at the smiles. An innocent act of recognizing need has turned into an annual program of giving for the
Campus Life The proud history of Moses Sometimes, it's just a matter of asking the question. When Dr. Van E. Christou (LLD '84) and his family attended Expo '67 in Montreal, they had no idea they'd be coming home with a 17-foot tall, 1,800 kilogram (4,000 pounds) souvenir for
Graduate Studies 5 questions with . . . Dr. Aaron Gruber Dr. Aaron Gruber received his PhD in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, writing his dissertation on computational models of working memory and its modulation by dopamine. He joined the faculty at the University of Lethbridge in 2009. Gruber's laboratory [http://lethbridgebraindynamics.com/aaron_gruber] investigates
Campus Life Study Centre a pilot for other projects Universities and experiments go hand-in-hand. Rats and mazes, however, likely come to mind well before furnishings and interior design. The experiment in question is part of the University of Lethbridge's Recruitment and Retention Integrated Planning (RRIP) [http://www.uleth.ca/recruitment-retention/] project, designed to not only attract new
Students Examining the budget process University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what's happening in the University community Over the past two months, the President's Task Force on Budget Process Review has taken a close look at how the University forms its annual budget. Supported by a very able
Pronghorn Teams Toby and Bernie Boulet show their support for student athletes Toby (BEd '89, MEd '04) and Bernie (BEd '88) Boulet are proud to be part of the Pronghorns family. As a student Bernie was a member of the inaugural women's soccer team, and while Toby didn't play for the Pronghorns, he was a
Campus Life Grasping an opportunity Senthooran Thangarajah has found a second home to his native Sri Lanka, one he intends to make his permanent home in years to come. Considering he never knew that Canada or the University of Lethbridge were viable options for his overseas studies until meeting Charlene Janes of the International Centre
Students Arts & Science commits to supporting 4-H members To apply to the University of Lethbridge, follow this link [https://discover.ulethbridge.ca/] The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge is committing $65,000 in tuition credits over the next three years to qualified 4-H club members in Alberta. "We believe that 4-H club
Funding and Grants The next generation The human brain is a remarkable organ. From the day we're born until the day we die, our brains evolve as we experience the world and expand our knowledge. But the brain is also vulnerable to dementia-related diseases like Alzheimer's disease, which kills the brain'
Alumni Recent Alum Brodie Pattenden Gives Back Brodie Pattenden (BMgt '09) lived his life as a U of L student to the fullest. Taking advantage of many opportunities to get involved on campus, he took on the role of vice-president, operations & finance, with the Students' Union and was a part of the University'
Students McDaniel earns first Tier I CRC for social sciences Dr. Susan McDaniel, a University of Lethbridge Sociology Professor and Director of the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy [http://www.uleth.ca/prenticeinstitute/], has been named a Tier I Canada Research Chair [http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/] in Global Population and Economy, the first Tier 1 CRC in
Students Protest puts SU president Wutzke into custody A combination of youthful enthusiasm, righteous indignation and an activist student culture led to one of the most significant nights in the early history of the University of Lethbridge and the young life of Richard Wutzke (BASc '72). It was May 1968 and determining the future site of the
Donor Installation creating a stir in 1st Choice Savings Centre What is red, black, white and causing a stir? It's the new art installation in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Health and Wellness. Entitled Seek Knowledge Even Onto China by London, Ont. artist Jamelie Hassan, the work is a recent acquisition by the University of Lethbridge Art
