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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

Pronghorn Teams

Horns' Langevin back with Rugby Canada

After a five year hiatus, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca.horns] women's rugby head coach Neil Langevin (BA/BEd '91, MEd '10) is returning to the Rugby Canada [http://www.rugbycanada.ca] program, taking the reins of the women's U20 program.

Students

Japanese students launch relief campaign

The Mar. 11 Japanese earthquake and tsunami has had a profound effect on the world at large, but it has also hit close to home as a number of University of Lethbridge international students are from Japan or have ties to the region. Beginning Wednesday, Mar. 16, the Japanese students,

Government Relations

University celebrates faculty authors

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

Students

5 Days campaign on this week

A number of University of Lethbridge students - and faculty members - are going to be homeless for a good cause this week. The 4th annual 5 Days for the Homeless group will be living on the south plaza of the Students' Union Building on the U of L

Campus Life

Agriculture Awareness Week, Mar. 14-18

Agriculture is a vital part of southern Alberta and the University of Lethbridge Agricultural Students Society aims to increase awareness of agriculture by hosting Agriculture Awareness week, Mar. 14-18. The first two days of the event will feature industry speakers discussing a wide range of topics, including animal health, food

Students

Japanese Earthquake / Tsunami Update

March 11, 2011 On Friday March 11, 2011, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan. This triggered 4 metre waves in Japan and tsunami warnings across the Pacific coastline, including British Columbia. Hundreds of people are reported dead, and many more are injured or missing. The earthquake has caused fires

Students

University takes provincial budget in stride

University of Lethbridge senior administration, already operating under the premise that no increases to base operating grants would be forthcoming, was not taken by surprise when the Alberta government released its 2011-2012 budget recently. Moreover, having taken measures to deal with forecasted budget shortfalls, the University is moving ahead with

Research

Opening a dialogue of respect

The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association's Gender and Diversity Caucus is looking to initiate a conversation about diversity and respect – and it wants everyone's voice to be heard. The inaugural event, a week titled, Show Respect, Get Respect at Your U, will be held at the

Pronghorn Teams

Horns' Willoughby added to national roster

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby player, Kelsey Willoughby, will join former Horns standout Ashley Patzer in Hong Kong at the end of the month as part of the Canadian Senior Sevens squad. Following a successful Rugby Canada camp in Las Vegas in February, both Willoughby and Patzer were named to

Students

Fashion drive concludes with sale

For the second straight year, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) is partnering with the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) to bring you the ULSU/EUS Fashion Drive. Gently used clothing will be collected at various locations around campus, organized and priced by volunteers and

Pronghorn Teams

Steacy and Murray named athletes of the week

Track and field medalists Heather Steacy and Kyle Murray were named Pronghorns Female and Male Atletes of the Week respectively Wednesday after their efforts at the Canada West Track and Field Championships. Steacy, a fourth-year thrower, continued her strong 2011 indoor season as she reclaimed her Canada West weight throw

Campus Life

Quirky musical opens Thursday

TheatreXtra premieres its first musical production in March with the uniquely dubbed, [title of show]. "It's a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical," says Kyle Schulte, director of [title of show], this season's final TheatreXtra [http://www.

Research

U of L partners in research ethics agreement

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to partner in a Research Ethics Reciprocity Agreement for the review of multi-site health research. This agreement, signed by Dr. Dan Weeks (Vice-President, Research) and Dr. Monique Sedgwick (Chair, Human Subject Research Committee), will streamline the process of ethics review application for studies that

Campus Life

Open Mike sessions on Mar. 2

This is your opportunity to meet with University of Lethbridge president Mike Mahon. Mahon is hosting Open Mike sessions to discuss the strategic directions of the University of Lethbridge on Wednesday, Mar. 2. If you have ideas, questions or concerns to share with the U of L president, this is

Pronghorn Teams

Steacy golden, Murray wins silver

Heather Steacy lived up to the hype and easily won her fourth Canada West gold medal in weight throw, while Kyle Murray claimed silver in the 300m sprint as the duo competed in the Canada West Track and Field Championship meet this past weekend. Steacy set a new Canada West

Campus Life

Directory photos, Mar. 8-10

Are you tired of looking at the same old picture on your web page? Did you have a bad hair day the last time your photo was taken? Or maybe you are new to the University and need a picture taken for your web page or publications. The CRDC is

Campus Life

Lasting Images - Gathie Falk

Gathie Falk was born in Alexander, Man. in 1928. Raised Mennonite, Falk spent her childhood drawing, and attended Saturday morning art classes at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Falk trained to become an elementary teacher, and it was in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia that she

Campus Life

Quirky musical caps season

TheatreXtra premieres its first musical production in March with the uniquely dubbed, [title of show]. "It's a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical," says Kyle Schulte, director of [title of show], this season's final TheatreXtra [http://www.

Graduate Studies

Celebrating the beauty of baroque

An exquisite evening of music that promises to warm the soul wraps up the Faculty Artists and Friends season, Mar. 17 at 8 p.m. in the University Recital Hall. La Virtuosissima Cantatrice: Songs by Italian Baroque Women, features special guest ensemble Cecilia's Circle, highlighting the beauty of

Students

Langager sparks a Choral celebration

It's not often Lethbridge experiences a collaboration of our community's strongest choirs in one concert, but on Mar. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church, Vox Musica, LCI Chamber Choir and the U of L Singers join together for Awake My Soul and

Students

Fashion drive a worthy project

For the second straight year, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) is partnering with the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) to bring you the ULSU/EUS Fashion Drive. Gently used clothing will be collected at various locations around campus, organized and priced by volunteers and

Pronghorn Teams

Events - February/March

Pronghorns Athletics Feb. 18-19 | Canada West Men's Hockey | Saskatchewan vs. Horns 7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena Feb. 18-19 | Canada West Basketball | Winnipeg vs. Horns Women's games, 6 p.m.; Men's games 8 p.m. nightly 1st Choice Savings Centre gym Lectures Feb.

Students

Resilience celebrates a culture's identity

Myths and stereotypes have a way of seeping into our perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples, their culture and their background. The University's Native Awareness Week, Feb. 28 to Mar. 4, looks to break those beliefs and present a well-rounded view of aboriginal culture and society. For Linda Many Guns,

Research

Model UN Team relishes experience

The University of Lethbridge Model United Nations Club takes on delegates from around the world with their largest ever delegation – 28 students – at the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference (HNMUN) in Boston, Mass. Attending as two separate teams, the group represents the Philippines and Micronesia, and has spent the