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Evolving empires

What began as a project in the University of Lethbridge's Integrated Management Experience (IME) class evolved first into a book, and now into a Small Business Institute centred at the U of L. Dan Kazakoff [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/dan.kazakoff], director of the University&

Research

A healthy collaboration

The inspiration to house the faculties of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] and Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/hlsc] in Markin Hall has already begun to generate important inquiry through cross-disciplinary collaboration. It has brought together great thinkers and masters of knowledge to tackle some of society'

Research

How eating fish can improve your diet

By DIANE BRITTON Are you confused about whether or not to eat fish? Eating fish regularly is part of a healthy diet. In fact, Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends at least two servings of fish per week. Current research shows more benefits of fish consumption than

Campus Life

Library is into pop fiction

Soon, you'll be able to get more than just academic reads at the University Library [https://www.uleth.ca/lib/]. The library is planning to set up a leisure reading section on level 10, purchasing a selection of best-selling fiction books that will be displayed on a revolving

Students

Sneak Preview and Feedback: New Campus Residence

It's going to be easier for returning students to gain a coveted space in residence in the near future. Plans are being finalized for a new residence complex to be built in Aperture Park, south of Piikani House and Tsuu'tina House, and across from the Residence

Students

Researchers Advocate for Positive Approach to Rural, Community Health

A noted expert in rural nursing and community health issues will deliver a province wide teleconference and in-person seminar about rural and community health issues on Monday, July 25. Alberta Health Services, Community & Rural Department and the University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences are jointly presenting a talk

Campus Life

Rattlesnake Awareness Information Session, Thursday, Aug. 4

Rattlesnakes have been found on campus recently and are common in the coulees. On Thursday, Aug. 4, Reg Ernst, a wildlife biologist under contract to the City of Lethbridge, will be on campus to talk to employees and interested members of the public about what you should -- and shouldn&

Campus Life

Campus Critter Alert -- Aggressive Coyotes and Wild Dogs

Campus security has received reports of aggressive coyotes and wild dogs on campus from people walking their dogs on the north campus property near the IUNCTUS satellite dome. Please be vigilant and report all sightings to Campus Security immediately at (403) 329-2345. Coyotes/wild dogs should not be approached, and

Sport and Recreation

Summer camps for everyone

The University of Lethbridge continues to be a hub of activity throughout the summer months thanks to a variety of summer camp options available on campus: Life, You, Mathematics and Computer Science (LUMACS) LUMACS [http://www.cs.uleth.ca/lumacs/aboutUs.html] exists to encourage interest in and awareness of

Campus Life

Parking lot construction at north entrance

Some short term pain will result in long term gain for visitors to the University of Lethbridge. Construction to improve the parking lot on level 6 at the north end of University Hall is scheduled to begin Monday, July 18, thereby restricting access to the north entrance to construction traffic

Government Relations

Boon appears on Alberta Primetime

University of Lethbridge geography [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/geo] professor Dr. Sarah Boon [http://people.uleth.ca/~sarah.boon/] was featured on Access Television's Alberta Primetime program this week, debating the merits of pine beetle eradication and whether or not government funding should be upped to get

Pronghorn Teams

Steacy wins in Toronto

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] track athlete Heather Steacy maintained her winning ways at the Toronto International Track and Field Games [http://www.totrack.ca/] on Wednesday. The Canadian senior women's hammer throw champ dominated an international field by throwing 69.34 metres [http:

Convocation

Rosenfarb life subject of CBC Radio One documentary

The inspiring life of the late Chava Rosenfarb (Honorary Degree '06) is featured in a radio documentary program on CBC Radio One this week. The Late Show is an unconventional take on the art of the obituary, a moving, sometimes humorous, and always compelling national radio documentary series that

Students

Mitacs Globalink students on campus

They're recognized as being some of the sharpest minds in the world. Now, 46 top undergraduate students from India have come to Alberta to apply their skills to complex research projects and interact with industry. Four of those elite students are being hosted by the University of Lethbridge

Pronghorn Teams

Peters joins Babcock with Wings

Former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's hockey coaches are reuniting in the National Hockey League [http://www.nhl.com]. Bill Peters, a Horns coach from 2002 to 2005, will serve as an assistant coach with Mike Babcock after the Detroit Red Wings [http://redwings.nhl.com/] announced his

Students

Hunt announced as new University Registrar

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Donald E. Hunt as the new University Registrar. Hunt follows Leslie Lavers, who retired from the U of L after a 31-year career as Registrar and Associate Vice-President Student Services. "With an extensive business background in finance

Research

New MEd Neuroscience program debuts

Brain-based neuroscience research will soon be applied in the classroom through a first-of-its-kind Master of Education program at the University of Lethbridge. Combining inclusive education and neuroscience principles, the new Inclusive Education and Neuroscience MEd program offers teachers the opportunity to become their school's expert on children with

Research

Sutherland makes top 50 list

Dr. Robert Sutherland [http://ccbn.uleth.ca/people/primary/sutherland.php], a neuroscience researcher at the University of Lethbridge's Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN [http://ccbn.uleth.ca/]), is among 50 people named by Alberta Venture Magazine as their 50 Most Influential Albertans for 2011. Sutherland made

Students

Finding your own path

Preston Crow Chief did not take a typical path to university, finding his own route to success. The opportunity to join him at the U of L for the Fall Semester still exists as the application deadline has been extended to July 29. Apply by following this link [https://discover.

Students

Professor Emeritus Spinks passes away

The University community expresses its most sincere condolences to the family, friends, former students and colleagues of the late David Spinks, a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts] (Theatre and Dramatic Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/drama]) who passed away at

Pronghorn Teams

Steacy siblings triumph

Jim and Heather Steacy added to their impressive track resume this past weekend, winning both the men's and women's Canadian Senior hammer throw titles in Calgary. Jim Steacy, a 2008 Olympian and former Pronghorns star, completed more than a year long road to recovery and claimed

Pronghorn Teams

Reid, Tait added to Horns' roster

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] men's hockey team bolstered its present with an eye on the future Thursday, introducing two new goaltenders to the mix. With incumbent and 2009-10 Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] All-Star Scott Bowles entering his final year of

Community

University mourns passing of Hotchkiss

The University community expresses its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Harley Hotchkiss, a 2007 U of L Honorary Degree recipient, well known entrepreneur, supporter of neuroscience research and key founder of the Calgary Flames. Hotchkiss passed away Wednesday, June 22 at age 84.

Students

Spring 2011 medalists

A total of 1,454 University of Lethbridge students received their degrees at the June 2-3 Spring 2011 Convocation ceremonies in the 1st Choice Savings Centre. The following students were awarded academic medals. Academic Medalists Sandeepan Mishra – Gold Medal of the Governor General Andrea Joy Glover – Silver Medal of the

Government Relations

Przybylski honoured by province

More healthy food products are on the shelves because of the efforts of three Alberta food producers and University of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Roman Przybylski, (chemistry and biochemistry). All four were recently recognized for their work with a special Premier's Award. "Our province has an abundance of