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Government Relations

Mahon addresses provincial budget

Message from President Mahon regarding Province's 2013/14 budget On March 7, the Alberta government released the 2013/2014 budget for the Province of Alberta. As has been reported, this budget features a significant funding adjustment for the entire post-secondary sector and for our institution. Senior Administration has

U of L Students Land Six Persons Case Scholarships

March 8, 2013 In recognition of International Women's Day, the contributions women and men have made to the advancement of women in Alberta are being celebrated through Persons Case Scholarships. Among the 46 recipients are several University of Lethbridge students: Brittney Adams, Political Science ($1,500) Jenae Dunlop,

Kolb, McDaniel join list of Jubilee medalists

Government Relations

Kolb, McDaniel join list of Jubilee medalists

In late February, Dr. Bryan Kolb (Neuroscience, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience) and Dr. Susan McDaniel (Sociology, Director, Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy) received Jubilee Medals awarded by the Royal Society of Canada. Both Kolb and McDaniel are Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC). This was

Pronghorn Teams

Horns' Gallagher wins CIS title

First-year thrower Kayla Gallagher continued her stellar first season with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns track team, being crowned the CIS weight throw champion in the first event of the meet hosted by the University of Alberta. Heading into the CIS Championship meet, Gallagher was ranked fifth in the country,

Scholarship gifts help shape the future

Scholarship gifts help shape the future

Eva Gorny knows that a university education will ensure she reaches her full potential, allowing her to maximize her contribution to society. In her final year of a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Lethbridge, Eva recognizes the importance of student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

Herschel mission coming to close

A pioneering space imaging mission that sent a U of L Physics research device on a 1.5 million kilometre trip into deep space aboard the Herschel Space Observatory might be nearing its conclusion, but that doesn't mean the end of the project for the research team. Dr.

Library opens Faculty Publications display

The library is excited to announce a new Faculty Publications display. This permanent display was created to highlight books authored by University of Lethbridge faculty members. The University of Lethbridge Library purchases and circulates publications by University faculty and is proud to have a collection that reflects the scholarship of

Pronghorn Teams

Horns throwers off to nationals

Having each won their first conference title two weeks ago, freshmen athletes Kayla Gallagher and Peter Millman will be the only two University of Lethbridge Pronghorns competing at the CIS Track Championships this week, hosted by the University of Alberta. Gallagher, a double medalist at the Canada West championships, will

Pronghorn Teams

U of L Senate Confirms 2013 Honorary Degree Recipients

The University of Lethbridge Senate has confirmed a diverse and distinguished group of five persons as recipients of Honorary Degrees for 2013. From the sporting field to the boardroom, the concert hall and the halls of parliament and justice, the group represents a cross section of the local, national and

Dining out for the MS Society

Dining out for the MS Society

The University of Lethbridge community and general public are invited to visit select Lethbridge restaurants on Thursday, Mar. 7 to take part in Cuisine 4 a Cause – a project initiated by the 2013 Integrated Management Experience (IME) class. The project supports the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lethbridge Chapter. During this event,

Diversity celebrated, Mar. 11-15

Diversity celebrated, Mar. 11-15

Now in its third incarnation, the annual University of Lethbridge Respect and Diversity Awareness Week is an established campus event that brings to light issues related to diversity and respect both in the workplace and beyond. Presented by the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association's Gender, Equity and Diversity

UPDATE -- Regular Operations on Monday, March 4

Update -- 8 p.m. Sunday, March 3 CLASSES AND CAMPUS OPERATIONS AS USUAL, MONDAY, MARCH 4 At this point, classes and all activities at the University will be operating on their regular schedule for Monday, March 4, 2013. The 1st Choice Savings Centre at the University of Lethbridge will

Government Relations

New Chair in Aquatic Health Appointed

The University of Lethbridge has added to its internationally recognized expertise in water research with the addition of a new Chair in Aquatic Health, Dr. Greg Pyle. Pyle is the first of four new research Chairs being added to the University this year as part of the Government of Alberta&

World War I drama caps TheatreXtra season

Ethereal, mysterious and poignant, award winning Alberta playwright, Stephen Massicotte's World War I drama, Mary's Wedding, materializes in the David Spinks Theatre Feb. 28 to Mar. 2 at 8 p.m. nightly. TheatreXtra's final production of the 2013-2014 season tells a sensitive and beautiful

Pronghorn Teams

Track stars earn weekly honours

University of Lethbridge Pronghorn track and field athletes Peter Millman and Kayla Gallagher have earned recognition as Subway Pronghorn athletes of the Week after impressive performances at the Canada West Track and Field Championships. Millman, a first-year thrower, continued his impressive season by earning two medals at the conference championships

Groundbreaking study to focus on moral distress

Knowing the right thing to do is one thing. Actually being able to do it, quite another. In fact, many nurses experience that dilemma every day, according to University of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Shannon Spenceley. She is exploring ways to lessen this source of moral stress among nurses in the

U of L inks international agreements

Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine – The University of Lethbridge today expanded its linkages in the Ukraine by signing agreements with two research universities. On behalf of the U of L, Vice-President (Research) Dan Weeks signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (IFNMU) to collaborate on research studies in occupational

U of L partners with Economic Development Lethbridge

- Success in Lethbridge campaign celebrates business success - University of Lethbridge partners with Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) to promote research and community achievements Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) has launched a marketing initiative designed to raise community awareness of the quality and quantity of business success in the Lethbridge region.

Pronghorn Teams

Spear Chief-Morris earns double award

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball player Julian Spear Chief-Morris has been named Subway Pronghorn Athlete of the Week and Canada West Male Athlete of the Week following his performance this past weekend. In the second to last weekend of his final conference season, the fifth-year swingman combined

Food bank continues to serve a valuable need

Bringing Home The Bacon challenge on throughout February The phrase "one must eat well in order to learn well," has never been truer than it is today. Twenty years ago, graduate students at the University of Alberta launched the first campus food bank and today there are more

Ukraine connections solidified

The University of Lethbridge has formalized linkages with two Ukrainian research institutions to perform collaborative research in the area of occupational and environmental effects of ionizing radiation. Earlier today, Vice-President (Research) Dan Weeks signed, on behalf of the U of L, a memorandum of understanding with the R.E. Kavetsky

IT Office Suite training available

The University of Lethbridge continually offers opportunities for personal and professional growth and the Department of Information Technology is getting on board with a series of Microsoft Office Suite sessions in the coming months. Beginning in February, faculty and staff at the U of L will be eligible to participate

Kovalchuk earns CIHR Chair

University of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Olga Kovalchuk is the recipient of a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Chair dedicated to examining the effects occupational radiation exposure has on men and women working in nuclear industries. Canada is home to one of the highest concentrations of nuclear activity in the

University of Lethbridge to strengthen research, partnerships in Ukraine

University of Lethbridge Vice-President (Research) Dan Weeks is participating in a mission that includes Canadian University Presidents, Vice-Presidents and Deans that will formalize linkages between Canada and Ukraine, and their post-secondary sectors. The mission, which takes place from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, includes universities in all regions of Canada

Internet portal to revolutionize web world

Imagine a world where you sign on to your computer in the morning and have access to every University service you currently use online, including all elements of The Bridge, Moodle, e-mail and your personal timetable. Imagine being greeted with messages that pertain only to you and your position in