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Students

First Day at School program accepting donations

The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] is once again participating in the Interfaith Food Bank [http://www.interfaithfoodbank.ca]'s annual First Day at School program. This extremely valuable program provides backpacks filled with school supplies to students from low-income families.

Students

Enrolment up as classes near

With approximately 8,300 students set to begin classes at the University of Lethbridge next week, the institution is entering the 2010-11 academic year with a new president, a new building for the Faculties of Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/hlsc] and Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] and,

Students

History Department leading SOS charge

The University of Lethbridge History Department [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/his] is celebrating 100 per cent participation in Supporting Our Students [http://www.ulethbridge.ca/giving/SupportingOurStudents] for the second year in a row. "This is an incredible accomplishment," says Debi Sandul, who is co-chairing this year&

Pronghorn Teams

Horns bring in recruits

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's hockey program will have a new look this fall as nine new players have committed to play for the Horns for the 2010-2011 season. Third-year head coach Chandy Kaip has added a balance of positions into the

Students

Arbitrating for change

Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt, associate professor at the Calgary campus of the University of Lethbridge, says a decade spent in the private sector started her on the path to obtaining her PhD in labour relations. The one-time nurse developed an interest in law after witnessing how difficult the relationship between employers

Scholarships

SSHRC funding opportunities

There are several upcoming funding opportunities available through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Beginning with the Metropolis Project, the Standard Research Grant and the Sport Participation Research Initiative, all of which carry October application deadlines, the opportunities to acquire SSHRC funding are many. To take advantage of these

Research

Glacial retreat a global problem

The issue of glacial recession is of particular interest to Canadians but by no means is the problem unique to our country. On Friday, Aug. 27, Dr. Jeffrey McKenzie, an assistant professor in Earth Sciences at McGill University [http://www.mcgill.ca], will be discussing potential impacts of glacial recession

Pronghorn Teams

Game-day staff sought by Horns Athletics

Pronghorn Athletics [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] is busily preparing for the 2010-2011 Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] sports season, and as part of that preparation, is in need of game-day staff. These paid positions are for minor officials during athletic home events. There are numerous positions available, including

Research

Physicists on campus for conference

The inaugural Canadian Prairie Theoretical Physics Network (CPTPN) conference will take place at the University of Lethbridge this week, Wednesday, Aug. 25 to Thursday, Aug. 26. About 40 participants, including established and younger physicists from across prairie universities and beyond (Ontario, Quebec, Taiwan) have registered for the meeting, with an

Campus Life

Mahon to take part in Dunk Tank

If you haven't had an opportunity to talk to University of Lethbridge president Dr. Mike Mahon [http://www.uleth.ca/prs], Saturday's Whoop-Up Days [http://www.exhibitionpark.ca/index.php/general-events/2010-events/whoop-up-days] celebrations might just be the perfect forum. Not only can you meet the

Campus Life

Health Centre now open for clinics

The University of Lethbridge Health Centre [http://www.uleth.ca/ross/health_centre] is offering a pair of clinics in advance of opening for full-time services beginning Sept. 7. Two clinics, Tuesday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, kick off

Research

LPIRG presents Green film screening

The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG [http://www.lpirg.org]), supported by the University of Lethbridge, is presenting a free film screening of Green, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library [http://www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca]. Green is a female orangutan, and is a victim of

Pronghorn Teams

Horns standing out internationally

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's rugby players continue to make their mark internationally. Current Horns Kelsey Willoughby and Laura Murphy-Burke recently helped lead the Canadian U-20 national side to a title at the 2010 North American Caribbean Rugby Association [http://www.nacrugby.com]

Students

Vanier scholarship deadline on horizon

Applications are now being accepted for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships [http://www.vanier.gc.ca/hp-pa-eng.shtml] (CGS) program. This prestigious program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant financial award to assist them during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars

Campus Life

Hot water shut down throughout campus

The University of Lethbridge Facility Operations and Maintenance department will be replacing campus hot water valves throughout the week, Aug. 23-27. This valve replacement will affect the availability of hot water in a variety of locations that are on the primary heating loop. Buildings that will be affected are as

Alumni

LUMACS kids participate in game launch

University of Lethbridge alumnus Jason Suriano (BA '01) returns to Lethbridge Friday and he's bringing an exciting world of mystery with him. The Galt Museum & Archives [http://www.galtmuseum.com] is pleased to announce it is the first Canadian museum to participate in Seek Your Own

Pronghorn Teams

Canadian side boosted by Horns

A pair of University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's rugby players is playing a key role on Canada's Under 20 women's rugby team as it competes at the 2010 North American Caribbean Rugby Association [http://www.nacrugby.com] regional tournament.

Students

Centre for Indigenous Theatre presentation

Three weeks of intensive preparation culminates with two highly anticipated shows at the University of Lethbridge this weekend. The Centre for Indigenous Theatre [http://www.indigenoustheatre.com/], in partnership with the University of Lethbridge, Departments of Native American Studies [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/nas] and Theatre and Dramatic Arts

Sport and Recreation

Time to register for Fun Run/Walk

The University community is invited to join our new president, Dr. Mike Mahon [http://www.uleth.ca/prs], and his family for the Get to Know U 5K Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, Sept. 25. The event is one of a number of introductory activities that Mahon will be taking part

Research

McDaniel named as Vice Chair

The University of Lethbridge's Dr. Susan McDaniel [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/susan.mcdaniel] has been approved as Vice Chair of the Council of Canadian Academies [http://www.scienceadvice.ca/]' Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). McDaniel is a professor of sociology [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/

Campus Life

Summer Vocal workshop concerts on tap

The first of two season-ending concerts is on tap this weekend when the University of Lethbridge's Intensive Summer Vocal workshops present Summer Serenade on Saturday, Aug. 14. This concert caps off the Teen Program component of the Intensive Summer Vocal workshop. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. in

Community

Chancellor Davidson to support Kidney Foundation

University of Lethbridge Chancellor Richard Davidson and his wife Denise will be taking on a very unique camping trip in September: They will be walking from Kananaskis Country to Calgary over a three-day period to support the Kidney Foundation and its research projects. The Davidson's team is called

Research

Honorary degree recipient passes away

One of Canada's foremost geographers and a University of Lethbridge honorary degree recipient has passed away. Marie Sanderson (honorary doctor of science, '00) died of breast cancer in Toronto on July 12 at the age of 88. Noted as a pioneering climatologist and highly respected figure in

Campus Life

Fall science camps filling up

Inquisitive young minds have the perfect outlet for exploring the scientific world with the University of Lethbridge's Youth Science & Technology Programs. A trio of science camps is already close to filling registration quotas and parents are urged to sign up now if they intend to have their

Pronghorn Teams

Horns men's basketball in Calgary tourney

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [../../../../../../../horns] men's basketball team is getting an early start on the 2010-11 school year with a matchup versus an NCAA opponent at the Battle of the Border [http://www.godinos.com/news/2010/6/21/MBB_0621102339.aspx] tournament in Calgary this week.