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Pronghorn Teams

Horns into Canada West final

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's rugby team is looking for its third straight national title, with the first stage of that process a run through the Canada West conference championships this weekend in Edmonton. On Friday afternoon, the Horns booked their spot in Sunday's title

Campus Life

Wiszowaty to speak at Galileo's

There is no way to truly understand the hardships developing countries face than to immerse yourself in that situation. Robin Wiszowaty has done this and on Monday, Oct. 26, she will share these experiences with the University of Lethbridge. "Robin Wiszowaty has experienced things that U of L Students

Campus Life

Opera Goes to the Movies this weekend in Recital Hall

The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts] presents a unique twist on opera this weekend as it celebrates 10 years of the Opera Workshop. Opera Goes to the Movies runs Friday and Saturday nights at the University Recital Hall. "Opera Workshop

Students

Campus garden reaps harvest

Its roots may be humble but the legacy of the University of Lethbridge's first campus garden is truly grand. An initiative with community in mind, the garden enjoyed its first harvest this fall. There should be many more to come. "For a first year, I think we

Students

University braces as H1N1 cases spike

The University of Lethbridge is not immune to the spread of the H1N1 Influenza virus and University officials are asking students, staff and faculty to step up their efforts in halting the rapid movement of this illness. In recent days, there has been a substantial increase in H1N1 Influenza cases

Students

Major donation from CGA of Alberta

As the official opening of the University of Lethbridge's new Markin Hall building nears, the Certified General Accountants' Association of Alberta [http://www.cga-alberta.org/] (CGA Alberta) announced a major donation to fund the CGA Faculty Fellowship in Accounting and support the operating costs of the Markin

Pronghorn Teams

Courtney, Patzer players of the week

Andrew Courtney helped the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's hockey team to three of a possible four points this past weekend, earning him dual honours as Subway Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Week and Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] Male Athlete of the

Community

East Africa the focus of SACPA event

The University of Lethbridge will host a special edition of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presentation Wednesday evening in Galileo's Gallery. Speaker Justin Odera will present International Repercussions of the Eco-crises: East Africa, 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Galileo's. The UN

Sport and Recreation

Life Balance Fair celebrates wellness

Canada's Healthy Workplace Month is scheduled from Oct. 5 to Nov. 1. The 2009 theme is: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Work. Feeling Great About Life! As individuals and employees, we face a never-ending cycle of stress, which is seen as commonplace in our society. The Wellness Committee

Community

Flu shots only available at mass venues

Seasonal flu shots have now been made available by Alberta Health Services. However, because of changes initiated by Alberta Health Services [http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/], shots will only be administered at community mass venues and will not be available on the University of Lethbridge campus. "They are usually available

Graduate Studies

President Emeritus Tennant reappointed to NRC

The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the National Research Council Canada [http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca] (NRC), announced Thursday the reappointment of Dr. Howard Tennant, President Emeritus of the University of Lethbridge, as a member of the NRC. "Dr. Tennant's expertise in

Pronghorn Teams

Horns top Dinos in shootout

Andrew Courtney scored a pair of power play goals and Mark Shefchyk netted the shootout winner as the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's hockey team beat the University of Calgary Dinos [http://www.godinos.com] 4-3 Thursday night at Nicholas Sheran Arena. Adam Chorneyko,

Pronghorn Teams

Well-grounded, well-rounded

We think we know Mike Babcock by who we see on our television screens. He comes off as a steely-eyed competitor, a taskmaster who pushes and prods his players to strive for an on-ice perfection that, by the nature of the game, is unattainable. In the end, we see a

Campus Life

Dr. Arthur Erickson (1924-2009)

Renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson (LLD '81) died on May 20, 2009, at age 84. University Hall, the University of Lethbridge's main building, is one piece in a legacy of architectural masterpieces that he leaves behind. Erickson was also responsible for a number of key Canadian buildings

Campus Life

Still standing strong, one hundred years

This year, Lethbridge celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Pacific Railway High Level Bridge – a landmark that has inspired many, including University of Lethbridge architect Dr. Arthur Erickson. "The coulees offered extraordinary opportunities: dramatic heights and depths unusual in the prairies, and the possibility of outlook, proximity to

Pronghorn Teams

Significant And Mentionable

Allied Arts Council honours the University The University of Lethbridge took centre stage at the 2009 Mayor's Luncheon for Business and the Arts on Sept. 10 when the University was honoured as the winner of a 2009 Allied Arts Council [http://www.alliedartscouncil.com] (AAC) Award for Excellence

Campus Life

Good morning Vietnam!

Fourth-year U of L management student Brady Mah spent his summer traveling through Vietnam – dodging motorbikes, touring pagodas, learning a new language and discovering a culture completely different from his own. Interested in international development, Mah received funding from ConocoPhillips Canada [http://www.conocophillips.ca] that allowed him to accept

Community

Trend-tracking in action

You may not like their asymmetrical hairdos, nose piercings or ironic t-shirts, but today's teenagers aren't turning Canadian culture on its head, as per the prevailing stereotype. On many levels, today's youth are actually looking better than previous generations, says sociologist and trend-tracker Dr.

Research

Non-profit payback

There have been many nights over the last 16 years that Dr. Mary Runté has gotten little, if any, sleep. Raising two children has been no small factor in the equation, but even before Runté took on motherhood – the role by which she admittedly defines her life and holds most

Campus Life

persona grata

Q: What were your intentions when you started this project? A: The University had a staff exhibition called Alter Ego several years ago, and I contributed two pieces that dealt with self-portraiture and identity. At the time, I wasn't comfortable dealing with the idea of identity that publicly,

Students

Curiosity drives young epigenetics scholar

At a time when most kids were glued to TV shows about talking purple dinosaurs, Kristy Kutanzi was exploring the inner workings of the world around her. "I have always had a curious mind," she explains. "As a child, I loved to experiment. My parents bought me

Students

Students' Union calls to help end poverty

It's an opportunity for members of the University of Lethbridge community to Stand Up Against Poverty. For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union ( ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) is asking people to take a stand against poverty by participating in the Stand Up

Students

Nursing students make community contribution

University of Lethbridge Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/hlsc] (Nursing) students will head to class as usual Thursday, only this time they'll be the teachers. Teaming with Safety City [http://www.safetycitylethbridge.ca/] to deliver expanded programming, services and educational experiences to elementary school children, the U

Pronghorn Teams

Horns hockey opens home schedule

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's and women's hockey teams open their Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] home schedules this weekend and both will be looking to get into the win column. The Horns men's hockey team hits the

Convocation

Convocation to be streamed live online

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to present its Fall 2009 Convocation ceremony this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 17 at the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. For those not able to attend the ceremony or who have family members too far away to attend, live streaming video of