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First-year teacher earns Parr award

Ricardo Avelar (BA/BEd '08) may have made the move from student to teacher look easy, but he's the first to admit his first year as a high school English teacher was an eye-opening experience. "The transition was huge," Avelar says. "Getting ready for

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September Events

Pronghorn Athletics Soccer Sept. 12 | Manitoba vs. Pronghorns Women, 12 p.m. at Stadium Sept. 13 | Regina vs. Pronghorns Women, 12 p.m. at Stadium Sept. 26 | Alberta vs. Pronghorns Women, 12 p.m. and Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium Sept. 27 | Saskatchewan vs. Pronghorns Women, 12 p.m.

Chandler brings history, experience to Alumni post

Chandler brings history, experience to Alumni post

It was 1969, a year of firsts; Bryan Adams got his 'first real six-string', Neil Armstrong took humanity's first steps on the moon and Don Chandler (BASc '73), University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) president and partner at Meyers Norris Penny LLP [http://www.mnp.

Heed the H1N1 warnings and stay healthy

Influenza A H1N1 is no joke and it's time to be vigilant about protecting yourself from this potentially deadly virus. It has been several months since the world was alerted to the possible H1N1 pandemic and over time, many people have become desensitized to the seriousness of this

Energy in a can: the real story on energy drinks

Energy drinks claim to boost your energy and improve performance but they are different from sport drinks such as Gatorade or PowerAde, which have small amounts of carbohydrate and electrolytes. Here's a look at what energy drinks contain. Caffeine. Energy drinks have caffeine listed as Guarana, yerba mate

Wellness Program looks to reduce vascular disease

The University of Lethbridge Wellness Program [http://www.uleth.ca/hum/wellness] , the Health Centre [http://www.uleth.ca/ross/health_centre/] and the Faculty of Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/] are once again collaborating to provide a vascular screening program to staff and faculty at the U

Focus groups established for presidential search

The University of Lethbridge is searching for its next president and is eliciting input from the University community as it advances through the process. The search committee struck by the University wants to know what the U of L community is looking for from its next president. Two days of

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Pronghorn Athletics weekend preview

The Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] conference sports schedule gets underway this weekend with the University of Lethbridge's men's and women's soccer teams taking to the pitch. The Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] women's team opens Canada West play at home

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, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness, the

Sound advice allowed Robinson to seek path

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Sound advice allowed Robinson to seek path

Derek Robinson (BA '00, MEd '03) always knew what he wanted to do – he just needed someone to tell him it was OK. The former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's hockey forward had an interest in psychology that he wanted to pursue

Celebrating citizenship

Celebrating citizenship

As a University of Lethbridge student, Janay Nugent (BA '95) was influenced by professor James Tagg's profound belief in community involvement. Tagg, who retired in 2003, believes that educated people have a duty to engage in the support and improvement of their communities, from the local to

Finding the language of belonging

Finding the language of belonging

There's a language of belonging when entering an academic environment, and finding the key to unlocking that language is more difficult for some than others. Thankfully, there's a gatekeeper on hand to assist in the search. Eric Low (BA '75) mans the University's

Boudreau facing another new challenge

Boudreau facing another new challenge

You can't blame Dr. Bob Boudreau for being a Montreal Canadiens fan – as a native of Montreal, Que., he comes by his allegiance honestly. Likewise, you can't question Boudreau's loyalty to the University of Lethbridge – 26 years of service speak to that. Since first

United Way campaign sparks campus generosity

Faculty and staff at the University of Lethbridge have traditionally been extremely supportive of charitable causes and as the U of L United Way [http://www.unitedway.ca] Campaign kicks off, employee generosity will be revealed once again. The campaign this year is two-fold, featuring payroll deductions/one-time gifts and

Campus Kudos

Dr. Ed Jurkowski (Music) and Dr. Deanna Oye (Music) co-presented a paper in July entitled, Interpreting the Music of György Kurtág, at the annual meeting of the International Musicological Society in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Dr. David Townsend (Education) and Dr. Pamela Adams (Education) released their book, The Essential Equation, A

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Welcome back for the Fall 2009 Semester

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what's happening in the University community Welcome to the Fall 2009 Semester and what promises to be an exciting and challenging time at the University of Lethbridge. While the summer months allow us all to refresh and refocus for

University mobilizes to inform campus community

Be FLUless Not Clueless! Influenza A H1N1 is no joke! This is the launch of the University of Lethbridge's awareness and preparedness plan to students and staff. Various departments across the University have been working diligently, collaboratively and collectively over the last few months in response to the

Women's soccer Horns open home schedule

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Women's soccer Horns open home schedule

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] soccer teams kick off the Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] conference schedule this weekend, with the women playing host to the Manitoba Bisons and Regina Cougars, while the men head out on the road to face the Fraser Valley Cascades

University community mourns passing of Senda

The University of Lethbridge community lost a respected leader and legendary supporter of judo Wednesday with the passing of Dr. Yosh Senda (LLD '89). Dr. Senda passed away at age 87. He is predeceased by daughter Mae, and is survived by his wife, Florence, daughter Dawna, sons Ronald and

Fresh Fest reducing parking spots in Lot E

Cars must be moved by Thursday evening Fresh Fest activities at the University of Lethbridge will prompt the closure of an area of Parking Lot E this weekend. There will be a temporary reduction in the number of spaces available in Lot E (formerly known as Far West) from Friday,

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Pronghorns debut at No. 1

They left the field last fall as two-time defending champions and bolstered their lineup over the summer. So it was no surprise the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] women's rugby team debuted at the top of the rankings when Canadian Interuniversity Sport [http://www.universitysport.

Regional watchdog

Regional watchdog

The Municipal District of Rocky View [http://www.mdrockyview.ab.ca/] virtually engulfs Calgary, covering approximately one million acres of land that stretch west toward Kananaskis country, north to the town of Crossfield and east onto the open prairie. Wetlands and water bodies in the district are many, which makes

Donations sought for First Day at School program

Beginning a new school year can be daunting for any child but to do so without the necessary supplies makes the experience all the more difficult. To that end, the Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management]is participating in the Interfaith Food Bank's Eighth Annual First

Latin American Film Series begins

The first Latin American Film Series screening of the Fall 2009 Semester goes Thursday night, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library [http://www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca]. The Year My Parents Went on Vacation is a 2006 film directed by Brazilian filmmaker C. Hamburger. At 105 minutes in duration, this

Internal Audit joins effort to halt spread of H1N1

The University of Lethbridge continues to prepare for the start of the Fall 2009 Semester and a big part of that preparation is protecting its students, staff and faculty from the spread of the Influenza A H1N1 virus. To that end, the U of L has dedicated a web page