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Horns hockey opens at home

The Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] men's and women's hockey teams will finally hit home ice in conference action this weekend, opening their Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] home schedules as part of home-and-home series with the University of Calgary Dinos [http://www.godinos.

Joblonkay unearths his passion at the U of L

Joblonkay unearths his passion at the U of L

UPDATE: Joblonkay has gone on to study at the University of Toronto and recently uncovered a 3,000-year-old monumental statue of King Suppiluliuma while on a dig in Turkey. Fore more, see this Lethbridge Herald story [http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/front-page-news/city-man-unearths-amazing-statues-8912.html#.UCPhXQ30MGM.twitter] . As a teenager, Darren Joblonkay

Behind the scenes at the Art Gallery

Drop by and get a glimpse of all the work that goes on behind the scenes at the U of L Art Gallery [http://www.uleth.ca/artgallery/] as they host an Open House, Oct. 13-16. "We invite everyone to come and see what we do to care for

The Good Egg takes an interesting turn

A donor, a baby and a twist of fate all contribute to keeping audiences guessing and laughing in, The Good Egg, by Canadian Michael Lewis MacLennan. Showing Oct. 28-30 in the David Spinks Theatre, The Good Egg has performances nightly at 8 p.m. and a matinee Oct. 30 at

Opera event a worldwide affair

One night, 11 countries and 20 operas are on the menu as the University of Lethbridge Opera Workshop celebrates with Opera Around The World. The Opera Workshop takes audiences on an operatic adventure presenting both familiar favourites and new classics, by composers representing a host of different countries. Enjoy an

Uncommon Women a show of strength

Uncommon Women a show of strength

The 1970s proved to be a very important time for women and the play, Uncommon Women and Others, captures this transformative era. Showing Oct. 19-23, 8 p.m. nightly at the University Theatre, Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein, examines the changing social dynamics of the age. "The

Planning, inter-departmental work aids Fresh Fest

Getting students to the University of Lethbridge is one thing – helping them feel comfortable once they're here and setting them up to succeed is of even greater importance. Fresh Fest is one initiative aimed at not only welcoming students to the U of L campus, but also introducing

Pronghorn Teams

Events - October

Pronghorn Athletics Oct. 15 | Canada West Men's Hockey University of Calgary vs. Horns 7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena Oct. 16 | Canada West Women's Hockey | University of Calgary vs. Horns, 7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena Oct. 22-23 | Canada West Basketball Trinity Western vs. Horns | Women&

An Apple A Day

Why not pile your plate full of antioxidants? Antioxidants are nutrients naturally found in food that help repair damaged body cells, improve immune function, promote health and reduce the risk of some diseases. Here are some foods loaded with antioxidants to fuel your feast. Carotenoids These antioxidants are found in

Are you ready for your flu shot?

Every fall, Canadians are confronted with two dilemmas – what to do with all the falling leaves and whether or not they should get the seasonal flu shot. With the H1N1 pandemic of 2009 still fresh in our minds and the sound of coughing already echoing in U of L hallways,

Striking a balance

I had a recent opportunity to interview new President Mike Mahon about his vision for wellness here at the University of Lethbridge. Mike inspired me with his personal and organizational vision that includes creating an environment and culture to support individuals' own wellness needs, whether those needs are physical,

Alumnus of the Year

Dr. Blair McMurren first earned his reputation for excellence as an undergraduate student at the University of Lethbridge. Majoring in English, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with great distinction in 1996, receiving the Faculty of Arts and Science [http://www.uleth.ca/fas] Gold Medal (Arts) and

Unassuming academic

Unassuming academic

Reality for Chad Befus (BSc '08, MSc '10) came from looking into the eyes of his co-workers, on a frigid Arctic work site toward the end of another 16-hour day. He needed to go to school. "In the Arctic, when you're out there working what

Pronghorn Athletics celebrates busiest weekend in history

Pronghorn Teams

Pronghorn Athletics celebrates busiest weekend in history

Hosting a Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] Championship automatically makes it a big weekend for Pronghorn Athletics but when another five teams are added to the mix, it makes for something even larger. "It is a big weekend for us," says Sandy Slavin, executive director of Sport

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John Gill run raises funds

Pronghorn Athletics [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] is presenting one of its busiest spectator weekends in University of Lethbridge history, Oct. 22-24. From the Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] Women's Rugby Championships to home opening action for both the men's and women's basketball

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Military Visit Highlights Horns' Weekend

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] men's hockey team completed a recent tour of Colorado, posting a 1-1-0-1 record over three pre-season games against American college competition. The tour served as a pre-season tune-up for the start of the Canada West [http://www.canadawest.

Honouring Hank Margolis

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to grant Dr. Hank A. Margolis an honourary degree at the Fall 2010 Convocation ceremonies, Oct. 15-16. Margolis, a professor in the Faculty of Geography and Geomatics at Laval University [http://www.ulaval.ca/] in Quebec, is known as a driving force for Canadian

University students prosper from ELAP program

University students prosper from ELAP program

For many people, the opportunity to study in another country is the opportunity of a lifetime. It can also prove to be very expensive, and many students do not have the resources to study abroad. For one group of students from South America, a new scholarship has made this opportunity

Government Relations

Lobbying Act Sees Significant Change

At one time, the federal Lobbying Act seemed geographically removed from the University of Lethbridge. Most of the individuals the U of L was required to report its lobbying interactions with were located in Ottawa or, to a lesser extent, other major Canadian cities. With a new regulation in place

Investing In Mental Health

A total of five current University of Lethbridge students, under the leadership of faculty supervisors Dr. Bryan Kolb, Dr. Robert MacDonald and Dr. Gerlinde Metz, have been named as successful applicants for the Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions [http://www.albertainnovates.ca/health] (formerly AHFMR) Hotchkiss Brain Institute Provincial Program on Perinatal

Campus Kudos

Dr. Leslie Dawn (Art) lectured on Oct. 5 about Emily Carr and the Group of Seven's Accusations she was "painting against the nation" as part of Southern Alberta Art Gallery's [http://www.saag.ca/] (SAAG) Articulations III: Scandals, Scoundrels, Capers, and Cons. Leanne Elias

Finding the right equation

Finding the right equation

University of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Paul Hayes recruits students to work in his lab the way a mentor researcher first found him: by looking, listening and asking. The chemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm] equivalent of a hockey scout, Hayes says he looks for students with promise in different

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Open Mike

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what's happening in the University community In the past few weeks I've had the opportunity to vacuum floors, pilot a street sweeper, get lost in a corn maze and assist in the delivery of a baby. Add

Taking a stand against bullying

Taking a stand against bullying

The ever increasing use of cyber technology among children is rapidly leading to a transformation in the traditional forms of bullying, with cyberbullying becoming more prevalent among today's youth. To increase the awareness of cyber bullying and bullying amongst students, teachers and the general public, the third annual

Mahon to be installed as sixth U of L President

Sport and Recreation

Mahon to be installed as sixth U of L President

The University of Lethbridge is readying to install its sixth President, Friday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Dr. Michael J. Mahon will be officially installed as the new President and Vice-Chancellor by the Hon. Catherine Fraser, the Chief Justice