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The Cade Decade

UPDATE: Dr. Bill Cade will receive an honorary degree [http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=300&s=18363] at the Fall 2012 Convocation ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. at the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium When President Dr. Bill Cade first laid eyes on the

Students

Hats off

Looking back, native-Texan Elsa Cade recalls that after living in cloudy Ontario for 23 years, the decision to relocate to Alberta felt like coming home. "The idea of moving out west and enjoying the big sky, the sunshine and the down-to-earth nature of the way people are here really

Research

Lasting Impressions

Academic, artist, author and world traveller, Dr. Hiroshi Shimazaki is widely known for his watercolour landscape paintings. Shimazaki's career at the U of L in management and human geography allowed him to incorporate his passion for travel and painting into his life journey. While working on research projects

Students

Measuring the odds

Greg Christie (BFA '05) knows his way around graphic-design programs. It just so happens he also knows his way around neuroscience research labs. While on paper his polar interests seem an unlikely pair, in practice Christie's love of art and science melds perfectly in his research that

Students

From the outside looking in

As a veteran educator, Dr. Noëlla Piquette-Tomei, is an expert at integrating people with learning or physical disabilities into regular classroom settings. Her teaching and research interests have led her down many roads, including a recent trip to the United Nations [http://www.un.org] as one of a handful

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Significant And Mentionable

Chancellor named Citizen of the Year Widely known as one Alberta's most influential people, University of Lethbridge Chancellor Richard Davidson was recognized in May as the Lethbridge Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge [http://lethbridgerotary.org] and the Lethbridge Herald [http://www.lethbridgeherald.com]

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'94 Hockey Horns reminisce with Babcock

Mark Wobick (BSc'96) works in the financial sector and is a hockey coach to his novice-aged son; Trevor Ellerman (BMgt '94) is the head professional at a golf course; Mike Babcock just coached the Canadian Men's Olympic Hockey Team to a gold medal at the

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Fond memories & farewells

One of my first meetings with Bill Cade came within weeks of taking office as mayor when he called on me to live up to a campaign promise. Throughout the 2001 mayoralty campaign I had promoted the concept of a community-driven economic development model. Bill and several of his friends

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Call it clutter with a purpose

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade has collected a carefully constructed mass of objects that fill his office. One wall of windows overlooks the Oldman River, while another is lined with bookshelves housing artifacts that connect Cade to his travels, colleagues, students and interesting experiences or people he has

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Adventures in philanthropy

Actions speak louder than words – it's an old adage and the message is repeated in numerous phrases such as "practice what you preach" and "put your money where your mouth is." These sayings reflect the understanding that, at its very essence, philanthropy is personal

Students

Library focussing on new ideas

By NICOLE EVA If you tried to access the University Library [http://www.uleth.ca/lib/] on May 4, you would have found the doors locked – and for good reason. Every year at this time, the library closes its doors for a one-day staff retreat. This year, the library administration

Alumni

Alma Matters

What's new with our alumni? Let your classmates know what you are up to by sharing a note about your life. Share your news with us through e-mail ( alumni@uleth.ca), or by phone (toll free 1-866-552-2582). Check out the latest news from our alumni below. 1970 Kinahan

Campus Life

Welcome to campus Dr. Mike Mahon

Like any other new employee, Dr. Mike Mahon is on campus this week going through the rigors of being introduced to his new position. His new role just happens to be the sixth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Lethbridge. Mahon officially took over the role of president and

Sport and Recreation

Pool renovation coming in 2011

The Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2011 with a $2.7 million renovation. The facility, the largest of its kind in southern Alberta, will see a significant upgrade to the support systems that control air handling, water circulation and other equipment. To make the

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Horns men's basketball adds guard

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] men's basketball team continues to fill out its roster for the start of the 2010-11 Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] basketball season. On Monday, July 5, the Horns announced the signing of another quality recruit, guard Zack

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Graduate student research award winners

Following are the 2010 Student Research Awards for graduate students. Please note that some awards might not be listed because the granting agency has not yet given the University permission to publicly release the information. SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) Kent Aardse, English (literature, American – literary movements) $17,

Campus Life

Aurora College, University of Lethbridge sign agreement

Aurora College [http://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/home.aspx], located in Fort Smith, North West Territories, and the University of Lethbridge [http://www.uleth.ca/] are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement that offers graduates of the Aurora College Business Administration Diploma Program the opportunity

Alumni

Tributes flow for Dr. Bill Cade

A sample selection of tributes were published in the most recent issue of SAM, the U of L's community and alumni magazine. Many more were received than could be added to that publication, so they are posted below. As well, you can get a sneak preview of the

Campus Life

Peer partners sought for exchange

The University of Lethbridge's International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/global/] (ICS) is looking for peer partners as it once again hosts exchange students from Japan this fall. The U of L has had a longstanding exchange agreement with Hokkai Gakuen University [http://www.hokkai-s-u.ac.

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Student undergraduate research award winners

Following are the 2010 Student Research Awards for undergraduate students. Please note that some awards might not be listed because the granting agency has not yet given the University permission to publicly release the information. AHFMR Summer Studentship Awards (Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research) Katie Areshenko, Biological Sciences (O.

Sport and Recreation

Community Sports Stadium survey

Sport and Recreation Services [http://www.uleth.ca/sportrec] at the University of Lethbridge is looking for feedback on the new Community Sports Stadium, and specifically on user habits. The University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium is open periodically for drop-in use by U of L ONE Pass members or

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Staenz receives remote sensing award

University of Lethbridge professor of geography [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/geo], Dr. Karl Staenz [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/karl.staenz], has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Gold Medal from the Canadian Remote Sensing Society [http://www.casi.ca/canadianremotesensingsociety.aspx] (CRSS). This award recognizes a significant

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Paddlers and Dux are festival ready

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Paddlers and Fiat Dux dragon boat teams are ready for a weekend of being soaked by Henderson Lake water, excessive bursts of energy, being yelled at by people with drums and, believe it or not, fun. The 2010 ATB Financial Rotary Dragon Boat Festival [http:

Community

Wood to take over interim SGS role

Dr. Robert Wood (Department of Sociology) will serve as the interim head of the School of Graduate Studies while the University conducts a search for a permanent replacement for Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske. Wood takes on the interim role, effective July 1, following Fiske, who resigned in May after a five-year

Community

Granzow dedication moved to June 24

The University community is invited to a special event Thursday, June 24, when the Carl Granzow Sculpture Garden [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/events/1923] is dedicated in honour of the late artist and faculty member. This event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 22 but was moved due to