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Campus Life

Power outages set for Tuesday, Aug. 17

Scheduled maintenance to a number of the University's electrical systems will result in intermittent power outages the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 17. The University's electrical department is scheduling maintenance to campus electrical systems from 9 to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17. These tests include:

Sport and Recreation

Dean Emeritus Robert Cook passes away

The University of Lethbridge extends its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Robert M. Cook, Dean Emeritus (Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/ffa]), who recently passed away. Cook came to the University of Lethbridge in 1981 to assume the position of

Pronghorn Teams

MacDonald to join national squad

A third former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's rugby player has been named to the roster of Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup [http://www.rwcwomens.com/] roster. Former Pronghorn Ashley MacDonald has been called up from the non-traveling reserve

Students

Sociology researcher Harrison receives Fulbright Scholarship

University of Lethbridge Sociology researcher Trevor Harrison will become the 2010 Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Canadian Studies at Kennesaw State University (KSU) [http://www.kennesaw.edu/], just outside Atlanta, Georgia as the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. Harrison will be taking a sabbatical from the U of L until

Campus Life

New Edmonton campus director appointed

Dr. David Keast has been appointed the new director of the University of Lethbridge's Edmonton campus. He follows Naomi Beke, who accepted a position as associate registrar at Grant MacEwan University. Keast began his duties Aug. 1. Keast holds an MEd and a PhD in Educational Administration from

Funding and Grants

Brain cell re-growth confirmed at CCBN

A research team at the University of Lethbridge's Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience has confirmed -- through extensive research and peer-reviewed testing -- the world's first successful example of brain cell re-growth in an adult mammal. CCBN Researcher Robert Sutherland, postdoctoral trainee Jen Lai , and doctoral

Students

Cleaning up the oil sands

A group of University of Lethbridge undergraduate chemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm], biochemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/biochem/] and neuroscience [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/neur/] students is taking on the challenge of trying to help clean up toxins in oil sands tailings ponds. The 11-member group

Alumni

Donald delves into Aboriginal-Canadian relations

University of Lethbridge alumnus Dr. Dwayne Donald will be on campus Friday, July 16 to give a presentation on the topic of Aboriginal-Canadian relations in the context of education. On What Terms Can We Speak? Aboriginal-Canadian relations as a curricular and pedagogical imperative, will be presented at noon in AH100

Students

Jansen discusses CAETL experience

Teaching and learning are fundamental to the purpose of the University of Lethbridge. To that end, the Centre for the Advancement of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CAETL [http://www.uleth.ca/caetl]) was created to promote and sustain outstanding and inspirational teaching. Through its commitment to scholarship, research and

Campus Life

Faculty of Education loses a founding member

One of the founders of the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/education] has passed away. Dr. Samuel Aubrey Earl passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, just two days prior to his 101st birthday. Earl was a respected educator whose career encompassed roles

Campus Life

Earl helped establish vision

One of the founders of the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/education] has passed away. Dr. Samuel Aubrey Earl passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, just two days prior to his 101st birthday. Earl was a respected educator whose career encompassed roles

Research

Derry offers food for thought

One might not be able to see the correlation between a love of cooking and an academic career in business ethics and moral reasoning – that is, until one talks to Dr. Robbin Derry [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/robbin.derry]. After completing an undergraduate degree in French at

Pronghorn Teams

Horns ticket packages unveiled

University of Lethbridge Pronghorn [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] Athletics has rolled out its season ticket packages for the 2010-2011 Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] sports season and is offering special early bird pricing before July 31. Those who purchase Horns season tickets prior to July 31 will be

Pronghorn Teams

Patzer, Knauf named to World Cup squad

A pair of former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's rugby players will represent Canada at the Women's Rugby World Cup [http://www.rwcwomens.com] in August. Reigning CIS [http://www.cis-sic.ca] Player of the Year Ashley Patzer, a mainstay in

Campus Life

South Korea tour students offer blog

Students from the University of Lethbridge are giving people the opportunity to join them on a cultural tour of South Korea, if only through their eyes. The new IDST 2850: Study Tour of South Korea [http://www.uleth.ca/ics/exchanges/korea.htm] class is currently in South Korea and

Pronghorn Teams

Steacy creates balance on and off track

When Heather Steacy takes the stage, it's all about technique — whether she's in a throwing circle or a recital hall. The two-time CIS [http://www.cis-sic.ca] women's weight throw champion is as comfortable heaving weights around a track as she is playing clarinet

Pronghorn Teams

Heather Steacy golden in Florida

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] thrower Heather Steacy continued her strong showing this summer, winning the hammer throw event at the NACAC (North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association) under 23 Championships in Miramar, Fla. this past weekend. Steacy won the event with an outstanding

Research

LPIRG presents Up North screening

The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG [http://www.lpirg.org]), based out of the University of Lethbridge, along with Cinema Politica and the Lethbridge Public Library [http://www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca] is presenting a special film screening Tuesday, July 13. Up North [http://upnorthmovie.com], a film that tells an

Research

Women's Scholar Award empowers female students

Faculty and staff at the University of Lethbridge take pride in their students and believe in giving them quality education with as many opportunities as possible to succeed in their chosen career path. Established by the Women's Scholar group in collaboration with Dayna Daniels and Claudia Malacrida, the

Funding and Grants

RiboWest celebrates RNA research

The University of Lethbridge is hosting RiboWest 2010, July 12-14, as more than 100 RNA researchers from 35 different research groups in western Canada and the northwest United States are expected to attend. Because life is more than just DNA, RNA researchers explore a field that is one of the

Community

New CIO Ferguson appointed

A. Clark Ferguson has been appointed the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the University of Lethbridge. Ferguson, whose appointment is effective Aug. 1, comes to the U of L with years of experience in information systems management at public, private and not-for-profit organizations. Most recently, Clark was employed at

Sport and Recreation

Open hours at Community Stadium

The new Community Sports Stadium is the latest jewel on the University of Lethbridge campus and it's open for use by the southern Alberta community. From now through July 28, Sport & Recreation Services is offering open hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The stadium will be open

Campus Life

Dietitian warns against calorie-laden drinks

By DIANE BRITTON Calorie-laden drinks may feel great on your taste buds but they are not good for your waistline. Even though many drinks contain the same amount of calories as a decent sized snack, they don't contribute to your food satisfaction, and therefore likely won't

Convocation

Davidson one of province's most influential people

Richard Davidson, the University of Lethbridge's current Chancellor, veteran Lethbridge lawyer and "volunteer extraordinaire" as described by Alberta Venture [http://www.albertaventure.com] magazine – has made that publication's list of the 50 most influential people [http://albertaventure.com/2010/07/albertas-50-most-influential-people-2010/] in the Province

Campus Life

Theatre season packs punch

Challenging, engrossing and engaging describe the 2010/2011 University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/ffa] theatre season. From classical to controversial, the plays strike a balance between academic challenges and audience appeal. The first show of the season, Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein,