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Students

President's Awards honour service excellence

The President's Award for Service Excellence is awarded annually to an administrative staff member or team in recognition of their provision of exceptional service to the University of Lethbridge and members of the University community. This year, two awards were presented at the Long Service and Retirement Recognition

Pronghorn Teams

Horns' trio helps Canada to gold

Former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's rugby standout Ashley Patzer, along with current Horns Brittany Orr and Kelsey Willoughby, helped Canada to a third straight gold medal in international women's sevens rugby action this past weekend. Patzer scored a pair of

Pronghorn Teams

Horns men's basketball adds point guard

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] men's basketball team continues to add talent to its roster for the 2010-11 Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] basketball season. On Friday, the club announced it will welcome six-foot-one point guard Daryl Cooper to the program. Cooper

Campus Life

Proper snacking controls weight

By DIANE BRITTON Do snack attacks hit you when you're least prepared? If you skip breakfast and other meals or snacks throughout the day, eventually the munchies will catch up with you. Here are some healthy ideas for eating on the run that will help control the snack

Campus Life

Cybera deal gives U of L Internet service a boost

University of Lethbridge students and staff are enjoying a faster delivery of Internet content on campus, thanks to a new connection to Cybera's transit exchange service. The transit exchange provides a connection to the Seattle Internet Exchange (SIX), which links to major Internet sites like Google, Microsoft and

Community

U of L's Kulig a wildfire expert

A team of researchers led by Dr. Judith Kulig, a Health Sciences researcher at the University of Lethbridge, has investigated the aftermath of wildfires -- such as the ongoing Slave Lake Fire -- to help communities rebuild. Over the past decade, wildfires in Canada have forced nearly 700,000 people

Community

Conservatory connects to community

We've all used guidebooks, maps and compasses when hiking in the Rocky Mountains, but have you ever heard of a musical guide to the Rockies? That is what creator (and Calgary native) Samantha Whelan-Kotkas has produced. Through the University of Lethbridge's Feel the Beat concert series,

Students

Senate to recognize Rasmussen with annual award

Elisha Rasmussen, a valued member of the University of Lethbridge Senate and a revered advocate for the interests of the U of L and the value of post-secondary education, is the 2011 Senate Volunteer Award recipient. Over the past several years, Rasmussen has led the Senate Honorary Degree Search Committee,

Campus Life

Art Department student awards announced

As part of its annual Art Studio Open House in April, the Art Department [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/art]handed out its annual student awards. Students receiving awards were as follows. Jennifer Vanderfluit – Excellence in Art History/Museum Studies Award Chad Patterson & Tyler Stewart – Art History/Museum Studies

Students

Internship program benefits all

Have you noticed that bridges are being built all over Lethbridge right now, linking the U of L to the broader community? Exciting new opportunities are being offered each semester through the University of Lethbridge's Museum Studies Internship program. Each year, this program enables students to build connections

Campus Life

Honouring long service

The University held its annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony recently, honouring 116 employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service. A total of 23 retiring employees were also honoured. Following is a list of honoured employees. RETIREES Art Aitken, Dayna

Campus Life

ULSU honours faculty members

This year the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) began what promises to be a tradition of honouring professors, sessional staff and lab instructors by creating the ULSU Teaching Excellence Awards. The idea behind the awards was that the ULSU wanted to provide students with

Convocation

Events Calendar - May

Convocation (June 2-3) Degrees, diplomas and certificates will be awarded at Spring 2011 Convocation as follows: CEREMONY I Thursday, June 2, 9:30 a.m. Installation of the Chancellor, Shirley Anne Margaret McClellan Conferral of Honorary Degree – Phan Thi Kim Phuc, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa Conferral of Degrees and

Campus Life

Fast food frenzy

If you're eating fast food more than a couple times a month, boost your nutrition with these tips to beat the fast food frenzy. Bank on Breakfast No matter how little time you have in the morning, always eat breakfast. Even if it isn't the ideal

Donor

Bee Heart Smart Chellnge in full swing

The 7th Annual Bee Heart Smart Challenge is on again, beginning May 1, the program runs through June 13. The idea is to walk, run, swim, cycle or just be active. Just over a week old, this year's challenge is already off to a great start. One of

Campus Life

Culture Vulture concludes season

Culture Vultures learn the art of the double take by experimenting with their own optical illusions during Welcome to the Optical Jungle, the final Culture Vulture event of the season, Saturday, June 11. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the U of L Atrium, artists of all

Research

Lasting Images - Roloff Beny

Through the museum studies internship program, I am both entrusted with the responsibility and granted the opportunity to co-curate an exhibition for the Helen Christou Gallery. During the research and planning phase for the 1950s exhibition, I came across Arctic Vertical by Roloff Beny, and was disappointed that I couldn&

Campus Life

University welcomes senior managers

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to welcome Elaine Carlson and Chris Eagan to the U of L family as they assume roles on campus left by longtime senior managers Don MacDonald and Doug Parker. Carlson joins the senior administration team as the associate vice-president, Human Resources, following MacDonald, who

Campus Life

Healthy snacking is possible

By DIANE BRITTON Do snack attacks hit you when you're least prepared? If you skip breakfast and other meals or snacks throughout the day, eventually the munchies will catch up with you. Here are some healthy ideas for eating on the run that will help control the snack

Alumni

Campus Kudos - May

Dr. Brian Black (Music [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/music]), Dr. Edward Jurkowski (Music) and Dr. Emily Luce (New Media [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/newmedia]) all received internal Social Sciences Humanities Research Council grants valued at $4,500 each. U of L alumnus Christian Darbyshire (BMgt '99) was

Research

Impact of ORIS seen everywhere

The Office of Research and Innovation Services [http://www.uleth.ca/research] is active in promoting the interests of the University of Lethbridge on a number of fronts. This includes ongoing support for faculty researchers and the establishment of research initiatives and partnerships at local, regional, national and international levels.

Community

Urban Farmer Berezan gives talk

Ron Berezan, known as the Urban Farmer, returns to the University of Lethbridge Thursday night to give the second of two Lethbridge talks. Berezan is on campus thanks to the Campus Roots Community Garden group. Earlier in the day he is presenting at Garden View Lodge as he addresses strategies

Campus Life

Federal election forum in UHall Atrium, Wednesday

A who's who of University of Lethbridge political pundits will lead today's post-election round table discussion in the UHall Atrium. 2011 Federal Election Wrap-Up - What Actually Happened is from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Atrium and everyone is welcome to attend. At

Students

Mahon has government's ear

By RICHARD WESTLUND The arrival of a new president on campus has given the University an opportunity to re-engage members of government at all levels. In the same way that the University of Lethbridge campus community has been interested in hearing about a renewed vision for our University, there has

Pronghorn Teams

Lux Bucks a win-win idea

Sheri Quinton of the Registrar's Office is the first winner of the Lux Bucks 50/50 draw, pocketing $312.50 Pronghorns Athletics has come up with an initiative that not only serves to boost student-athlete scholarship opportunities but your pocketbook as well. Lux Bucks debuted this month and