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Wind-up for Orchestra

The magnificence of wind orchestra music by modern masters fills Southminster Church as the U of L Wind Orchestra presents its semester wind-up concert, Apr. 8 at 8 p.m. The program highlights the brilliant compositions of 20th century wind orchestra composers and features guest vocalist, Dr. Sandra Stringer. "

Adventures in rhythm

Rhythm-a-ning: Adventures in Rhythm, Mar 26 at 8 p.m. at Southminster Church, promises a night of rhythm and lively jazz as the U of L Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Renter, pays tribute to jazz's great big band leaders. "The title, Rhythm-a-ning comes

Richard III provides a worthy challenge

Richard III provides a worthy challenge

One of literature's most notorious villains, Richard III, charges onto the University Theatre stage in an epic tale of treachery, deceit, seduction and murder. Playing Mar. 22-26 at 8 p.m. nightly, Shakespeare's classic takes a new form under the direction of Douglas MacArthur. The play

Students' Union looking to go green on campus

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] is taking steps to make the campus a little more green. Since fall 2010, ULSU Food Court vendors and the Zoo have been participating in a composting initiative brought together by some dedicated students, the ULSU Executive and General

Events - March/April

Lectures Mar. 15 | Brain Awareness Week Dr. Bruce McNaughton presents, How Memory Works and Why it Sometimes Doesn't 7 p.m., Yates Memorial Centre Mar. 16 | Pizza, Pop and Presentation How to deal with annoying people (& make sure you're not one) Noon, TH143 Mar. 16

Going about their business

Funding and Grants

Going about their business

A video game development group, a web-based used book marketer and a biology researcher who hopes to make algae more useful were the regional winners of the SouthVenture Business Plan Competition [http://www.uleth.ca/research/industry-liaison/resources/funding/students]. The three teams shared $10,000 in prize money and

Preparing to be homeless

Preparing to be homeless

A number of students are going to be homeless for a good cause this week. The annual 5 Days for the Homeless [http://www.5days.ca/region/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=17&region=alberta&Itemid=77] event launched on

An Apple A Day - Eat local, practically

Choosing foods that are grown close to home is a great commitment to our environment and our economy, but it does have its challenges during Canadian winters. The Bull's-eye Diet is a practical way to eat as much local food as you can, while supplementing with other foods

Maintaining a pain-free environment

One aspect of wellness is the ability to perform your duties in an ergonomic environment, free of pain. Unfortunately, there are occasions when we suffer injuries, some of which come as a result of repetitive activities related to our jobs. Last month, RSI (Repetitive Strain Injuries) Awareness Day took place,

Taking a little off the top

Taking a little off the top

The annual Headshave for Cancer event takes place Wednesday, Mar. 30 in the UHall Atrium. Kelly Roberts, sound technician for the University Theatre, is shaving his head in support of the Canadian Cancer Society in conjunction with HeadShave Canada and the U of L's Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Omicron-Xi

Rasmussen to be honoured

Rasmussen to be honoured

The Senate Volunteer Award winner for 2011 is Elisha Rasmussen, a well-known community volunteer, legendary southern Alberta television reporter and advocate for the University of Lethbridge, its people and programs. Over the past several years, Rasmussen has led the Senate Honorary Degree Search Committee, welcomed many international students to the

Library projects have students helping students

Library projects have students helping students

The University of Lethbridge Library [https://www.uleth.ca/lib/] is involved in a pair of recent initiatives that highlight its commitment to student service. A pilot project launched in early March is aimed to provide improved IT support in the library, especially on evenings and weekends. Computer-related questions are

Government Relations

An opportunity to honour faculty achievement

The University of Lethbridge is celebrating the achievements of faculty members who authored books in the past two years with the 2011 Book Awards. A public reception will be held in the Markin Hall Atrium on Wednesday, Mar. 16, beginning at 3 p.m. Following is a list of those

Library projects have students helping students

Library projects have students helping students

The University of Lethbridge Library [https://www.uleth.ca/lib/] is involved in a pair of recent initiatives that highlight its commitment to student service. A pilot project launched in early March is aimed to provide improved IT support in the library, especially on evenings and weekends. Computer-related questions are

Grooming student leaders

There are leaders in every corner of the University of Lethbridge campus. From administration to staff and faculty, examples of leadership are prevalent through community involvement initiatives, volunteer experiences and more. And it does not stop there. University of Lethbridge students have shown time and again their capacity to engage

Hansen benefits from personal touch

Hansen benefits from personal touch

A Wikipedia search led Danish student Stine Hansen to the University of Lethbridge's web door, but it was the personal attention she received thereafter that brought her to campus. Hansen is in her fourth year, thriving as an international student with her eyes set on completing a degree

Senator Mitchell praises positive contribution from U of L program

Senator Grant Mitchell recently addressed the Senate to discuss the unique Support Program for Aboriginal Nursing Students (SPANS) at the University of Lethbridge. Following is text from his address. Honourable Senators, it is my pleasure to speak about an exciting program offered at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta. It

Bach excels with scientific approach

Pronghorn Teams

Bach excels with scientific approach

Megan Bach understands she has an opportunity to make a difference, whether it is on the ice as a member of the Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's hockey team, or in the classroom as a 4.0 student aspiring to medical school and a future in

Senate selects honorary degree group

The University of Lethbridge Senate [http://www.uleth.ca/senate/] has confirmed six deserving individuals to receive an Honorary Degree at Convocation ceremonies taking place in the spring and fall. Following are short biographical sketches of this year's honorees. Maude Barlow Barlow is a widely published author, leader

Library looks to engage with students

PechaKucha was introduced to the University of Lethbridge campus recently as the U of L Library [https://www.uleth.ca/lib/]'s Student Engagement Team (SET) hosted a PechaKucha event as part of the University's International Week. Seven presenters, including faculty, staff and one international student, spoke

Naylor earns prestigious appointment

Naylor earns prestigious appointment

Dr. David Naylor (physics and astronomy [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/phy/], Institute for Space Imaging Science) has been appointed by the Canadian Space Agency [http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/default.asp] (CSA) to the Joint Committee on Space Astronomy. This six-panel committee advises the CSA on which space

Campus security under the microscope

Campus security under the microscope

Normally, they are the group watching over the University, 24 hours a day, in person and through more than 250 on-campus security cameras. However, beginning in mid-March, the campus security group is asking the University community to check in on them. The University of Lethbridge has commissioned external security consultants

Campus Kudos - March

Pronghorn Teams

Campus Kudos - March

Dr. David Renter [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/rentda] ( Music [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/music]) was one of the jazz band adjudicators at the Alberta International Band Festival in Calgary, Feb. 22-27. In addition to adjudicating, Renter performed at the festival with fellow jazz adjudicators, pianist Reggie

Open Mike - March

Open Mike - March

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what's happening in the University community University campuses are places for discovery and discourse, where ideas are created and issues are debated. As I look around the University of Lethbridge I see a vibrant culture of engaged students and

A Canadian first

A Canadian first

It's funny what can be revealed when you begin to scratch the surface. Anthropology professor, Dr. Jan Newberry [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/jan.newberry]'s latest research focus is on childhood issues in the wake of a global revitalization of the study of the