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Campus Life

Youth Science creates recycling initiative

The act of recycling is beneficial in the first place. Recycling for a cause is even more worthy. The University of Lethbridge Youth Science Program is pleased to announce the initiation of a new recycling program on campus that also doubles as a fundraiser. They will now be accepting used

Students

Career Fair a starting point

"Start Here . . . Go Anywhere" is the theme of this year's annual Career Fair and with over 80 organizations attending, that possibility certainly exists. Scheduled for Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness, the Career Fair

Government Relations

Voluntary Retirement Program unveiled

The University of Lethbridge has unveiled a Voluntary Retirement Program for its staff and faculty, a measure intended to relieve some of the budgetary issues it faces in the wake of expected funding cuts by the provincial government. The Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) was released to staff and faculty Friday,

Pronghorn Teams

Stadium opening Friday and Saturday

The long awaited grand opening of southern Alberta's newest sports mecca is upon us as the University of Lethbridge officially opens the Community Sports Stadium. The grand opening weekend includes a full slate of events, Sept. 25 and 26. More than a decade in the making, the $12-million

Campus Life

University opens Community Sports Stadium

The long awaited grand opening of southern Alberta's newest sports mecca took place over the weekend as the University of Lethbridge officially opened the Community Sports Stadium. More than a decade in the making, the $12-million facility was constructed through a partnership between the City of Lethbridge and

Students

CMA accreditation for Faculty of Management

The University of Lethbridge's Bachelor of Management (Accounting) Program has been given the stamp of approval from the Canadian Management Accountants Society [http://www.cma-canada.org]. And while CMA accreditation indicates a certain level of quality, it also grants students a fast track opportunity to hit the ground

Alumni

Memorial service for U of L alumnus

A memorial service will be held today for the late Patrick (Chi Ho) Chan, a U of L alumnus and research assistant who passed away recently at the age of 29. The service begins at 2 p.m. in the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building (AWESB). Chan, who studied

Sport and Recreation

Addressing water resource demands

The University of Lethbridge is a leader in the areas of water research, and it's not only the Alberta Water and Environmental Sciences Building at the forefront of discovery. The Department of Economics [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/eco/] also studies topics related to water resource. Thursday, the

Pronghorn Teams

O'Brien earns second straight Horn honour

With soccer season in full swing, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorn [http://horns.uleth.ca] Athletes of the Week once again comes from the Pronghorns soccer programs. Senior defender Michael O'Brien grabbed his second consecutive Subway Athlete of the Week award after another solid weekend. O'Brien

Community

Bibby earns CAFA award

He's broken down popular culture myths, authored best-selling books and always found a way to engage a broad audience. The University of Lethbridge's Dr. Reginald Bibby is one of the most well known academics in the country. Recently, he was honoured by the Confederation of Alberta

Students

Rez Wars add community element

University of Lethbridge students are putting a new spin on war, using it to build positive relationships with the Lethbridge community. The University of Lethbridge Organization of Residence students, in conjunction with the Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) are engaging to help the community by cleaning up

Pronghorn Teams

Soccer hits the road for weekend play

Pronghorn Athletics Weekly Preview The University of Lethbridge Pronghorn soccer teams head out on the road for the second week of the Canada West conference schedule, as they both look for their first victories of the season. Meanwhile, the men's hockey team is also on the road, continuing

Campus Life

Library introduces new booking system

The University of Lethbridge Library has instituted a new group study room booking system in an effort to streamline the process and make it easier for their clients to book study time. The new system is applicable to the eight group study rooms on Level 10 of the Library. It

Pronghorn Teams

Nippard, O'Brien named athletes of the week

A pair of soccer players earned the first Pronghorn [http://horns.uleth.ca] Athlete of the Week nods after their efforts this past weekend as the University of Lethbridge opened Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] play. Third-year veteran Andrea Nippard (Calgary, Alta.) kicked off the Canada West regular season

Campus Life

Syncrude Information Session, Wednesday

The Cooperative Education and Internships Program [http://www.uleth.ca/coop/fas/] is hosting an information session with representatives of Syncrude Canada [http://www.syncrude.ca/users/folder.asp] on Wednesday evening in University Hall. The Syncrude Information Session is geared towards computer science students. It offers students the opportunity

Students

Funding cuts to post-secondary, topic of ULSU event

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] will host Public Interest Alberta today at noon as they present "Don't Cut Us Out", an event discussing funding cuts to post-secondary education. Public Interest Alberta launched "Don't Cut Us Out,"

Campus Life

Theatrextra opens with Lindsey Price Double Bill

The student-run TheatreXtra season kicks off Oct. 1 to 3 with a Lindsey Price Double Bill, directed by fourth-year Drama/Education student, Mark Ogle. An evening of light-hearted comedy, the Lindsey Price Double Bill features two one-act performances by playwright Lindsey Price: Anne-Arcky and Body Body. "Anne-Arcky is about

Campus Life

Culture Vulture

Culture Vulture Saturdays at the U of L Art Gallery return for another art-inspired year. This hands-on program gives art-lovers of all ages the opportunity to create personalized projects and connect with the exhibitions at the Gallery. "Our first Culture Vulture program is set for Saturday, Sept. 19,"

Campus Life

Sensuality kicks off Faculty Artist and Friends Series

The heat in the University Recital Hall will go up several degrees with the Faculty Artist and Friends first concert of the season, Tango~Waltz~Tango, on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Sizzling melodies, hot rhythms and rich instrumentation will get audience hearts pounding and toes tapping. "There&

Campus Life

Sasquatch is a lady too

Strong, sexy and 10-foot tall describes the modern female Sasquatch and the subject of artist Allyson Mitchell's installation, Ladies Sasquatch, at the U of L Main Art Gallery [http://www.uleth.ca/artgallery/] from Sept. 18 through Oct. 30. Ladies Sasquatch challenges the popular perception of Big Foot&

Students

Amnesty International's Neve highlights Global Justice Week

Battling for human rights has been a lifelong commitment for Amnesty International [http://www.amnesty.ca]'s Alex Neve. The insight he's gained from being on the front lines of that battle will form the basis of the lecture he'll deliver to a University of

Campus Life

Season tickets available

Want to save money and enjoy excellent theatre productions? Consider getting a season ticket for the University of Lethbridge Mainstage Theatre Season. Season tickets are available at the U of L Box Office beginning Sept. 14 (12:30 to 4:30 p.m.) and save ticket holders 25 per cent

Campus Life

Lasting Images - Head Shots

"Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter. The sitter is merely the accident, the occasion. It is not he who is revealed by the painter; it is rather the painter who, on the coloured canvas, reveals himself." -

Students

Thom makes most of his return to campus

Some students can't wait to get out into the workforce and apply the knowledge they've accrued while earning their university degree. Mark Thom (BASc '06), on the other hand, had a taste of the working world and couldn't wait to start learning again.

Research

New faces in University Library are all about service

The University of Lethbridge Library [http://www.uleth.ca/lib/] continues to be an innovative campus leader, and it's reflected in the new personalities they bring into the fold. A year ago, new University Librarian Alison Nussbaumer was introduced, bringing a fresh approach to the highest post in