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Possible worlds a fantastic ride

Part murder mystery, part science fiction and part mathematical theory, TheatreXtra's presentation of Possible Worlds by Canadian author, playwright and mathematician, John Mighton, takes audiences on a trip through space and time. Playing nightly at 8 p.m. in the David Spinks Theatre from Jan. 26-28 (with a

Graduate students honoured with research awards

The University of Lethbridge celebrated the achievements of 21 graduate students last night at the 2012 Graduate Student Research Awards reception. "These graduate students are exemplars of academic achievement," says Dr. Robert Wood, dean of the School of Graduate Studies. "The exciting academic work that they do

Government Relations

WEHUB nominated as water champion

The Water and Environmental Hub (WEHUB) has been nominated as a featured "water champion" project by Water's Next, an annual publication of Water Canada magazine. This issue highlights "significant contributions to Canada's Waterscape," with the WEHUB being designated by a committee of

Students lining up for job fair

Since 2003, the Faculty of Education's [http://www.uleth.ca/education] well-deserved reputation for quality and ability to shape teachers of excellence has drawn more than 30 school boards or educational organizations to its annual Teacher Job Fair. This year, the Teacher Job Fair takes place on Wednesday,

Government Relations

Speaker Series to debut at Galt

The Friends of the Galt Museum Society has selected an engaging lineup of local agricultural entrepreneurs for its new fundraiser speaker series to be held monthly at the Galt Museum & Archives as part of the Galt's Thursday evening program. "Agricultural innovations have created quite a stir

University contributes to FNMI resource material

A new cache of online resource material will help teachers and students to better appreciate and understand the societal contributions of Alberta's First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) peoples. "We are pleased to launch this valuable learning material as it adds a rich dimension to Alberta'

Small Business Institute set to launch

Small businesses can be big business for southern Alberta – that's the message two University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] researchers are sending as they launch a new institute that will focus on the specific needs of small businesses. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the

Novel writing group part of a much bigger picture

A group of eight to 10 people gathered in the bowels of the University Library every Saturday throughout November to work on their novels together. As part of National Novel Writing Month, the library hosted weekly write-ins, opportunities for participants to get together, write together and support one another in

Senate Volunteer Award nominations sought

The University of Lethbridge Senate – a volunteer group of community members who support the community service efforts of the U of L – is seeking persons to be nominated for its Senate Volunteer Award, which recognizes people who have volunteered to serve the University. Over the past 45 years, the U

Pronghorn Teams

Williams, Duce earn Horns awards

Erica Williams and Morgan Duce were named Subway Pronghorns Athletes of the Week after strong efforts over the weekend as Canada West play resumed on a variety of fronts. Williams, who plays for the Horns women's hockey team, kickstarted a Pronghorn rally that salvaged a point against University

University responds to Wildrose allegations

The University of Lethbridge is in no way involved in any activities that would contravene the Province of Alberta's Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act. Responding to allegations made by the Wildrose Party of Alberta, the University has issued the following statement. The University of Lethbridge responds to

Fire ban in river valley

Effective immediately and until further notice a fire ban has been placed on all open fires in the river valley area, which includes the University of Lethbridge property. Excluded are the stoves at the John Martin Centre, the fire pit at the Elks Compound and any fire pit at a

5 questions with . . . Dr. Aaron Gruber

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

University closes for holidays Dec. 23

The University of Lethbridge will officially be closed for business for the holiday season on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 23. While many of the U of L's buildings will remain open in some capacity (many with reduced holiday hours), only the 1st Choice Savings Centre will be

Winter getaway must include health plan

By LORI WEBER An inherent part of being Canadian seems to be dreaming of getting away from our cold winter weather to find a nice warm spot down south. Just remember, that in addition to sunscreen, cruise wear and a new pair of flip-flops, you have to think about maintaining

Library brings Herbarium to life

For more than 30 years, botanists and botany students have been visiting the University of Lethbridge to study a unique collection of more than 20,000 preserved plant specimens from Waterton Lakes National Park and environs. Now, thanks to a partnership between Herbarium collection curator Dr. John Bain in the

Inclusive education marks a key ideological shift

Inclusive education is generally understood to be the practice of placing learners with special educational needs with non-disabled students. "It is not meant to be about diagnosis and placement," emphasizes the Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Education. "Rather, it refers to an education system where every child

University offers condolences in wake of tragic deaths

The Lethbridge education community is greatly saddened by the loss of four young people today in a tragic incident, which took place just north of Claresholm, Alta. in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 15. At this time, official confirmation of the names of the deceased, and one individual who

NASA hosts fire victim fundraiser

The Native American Student's Association [../../../../../../../artsci/native-american-studies/native-american-students-association] at the U of L is organizing a fundraiser in support of the Shouting-McGinnis family, who lost their home to the Nov. 27 grassfire that swept across the prairie. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 to

EUS Society celebrates 30 years

EUS Society celebrates 30 years

What started as a primarily social club, the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) is now one of the most socially responsible clubs on campus. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the EUS has evolved into a community leader for educational initiatives, reaching out to southern Alberta on a variety of platforms that connect

Graduate Studies

Kelley named assistant dean of SGS

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Helen Kelley has been appointed to a three-year term as assistant dean of the School of Graduate Studies, effective January 1, 2012. Kelley is a tenured associate professor of Information Systems, in the Faculty of Management, and her current

Hanson honoured with Lawrence prize

Faculty of Fine Arts professor Nicholas Hanson (Drama) was recently awarded the Robert Lawrence Prize after presenting a paper at the Canadian Association for Theatre Research conference in Fredericton. The adjudicators' summation said that, "The committee applauds the freshness and clarity with which Hanson engages with an important

Sing along with Vox Musica

Experience the glory of Handel's Messiah and sing along with the Vox Musica Choir, conducted by Glenn Klassen, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church. Vox Musica encourages all fellow community vocalists and the audience to sing together in an

Hunter named CMA Distinguished Scholar

The Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] welcomed a representative of the Certified Management Accountants [http://www.cma-canada.org/] (CMA) of Alberta to campus recently to present an award to Dr. M. Gordon Hunter, FCMA, who has been designated the CMA Distinguished Scholar. "I am very honoured

Olympic prize in sight

Olympic prize in sight

As one of the most decorated female rugby athletes in the brief history of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS [http://www.cis-sic.ca/]), Ashley Steacy (neé Patzer, she recently married fellow Pronghorn [http://www.gohorns.ca/] athlete and CIS champion, track athlete Sean Steacy) is just starting to make her