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Music of the 1930s gives glimpse of past

Classical, jazz and folk/popular music spanned the social divide of the 1930s, from music of the wealthy to music of the Depression's dispossessed. These are featured during Music of the 1930s on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lethbridge Public Library. Presented by the

Voices of Spring to be heard

The Viewing Gallery in the Galt Museum is the beautiful setting for a truly special spring brunch, underscored with performances from talented young artists immersed in the study of voice. Voices of Spring, May 3 at 12 p.m., intersperses a champagne reception, expansive brunch and dessert buffet, with a

Putting the Strategic Plan into practice

The University of Lethbridge's 2009-2013 Strategic Plan is a plan for the future, one that will chart the general direction of the University over the next five years. It is a promise to stay true to who we are and continue doing what we do very well – fostering

Pronghorn Teams

Steacy, Patzer named athletes of the year

Jim Steacy and Ashley Patzer were named Male and Female Athletes of the Year respectively after outstanding seasons representing the Pronghorns. Steacy won his fifth Male Athlete of the Year honour after winning gold medals in both weight throw and shotput at the CIS track championships. Patzer led the women&

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Rizos' cancer ride a personal experience

Facing your own mortality at 13 years old can be a jarring experience. Mackenzie Rizos, goaltender for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] women's hockey team, did just that – and then she turned into a positive. Beset by an unexplained series of headaches that spawned

Kick-starting a new campaign

Kick-starting a new campaign

As Co-Chairs for the 2009 Supporting Our Students [http://www.uleth.ca/giving] campaign, Laurel Corbiere, director for the International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/global], and Dr. David Gregory, graduate program and research coordinator for the Faculty of Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/], are gearing

Support for campus garden an easy sell

Support for campus garden an easy sell

With overwhelming support from University of Lethbridge students, as well as several departments and organizations on campus, it's no surprise the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) recently allotted $17,000 from the QIP (Quality Initiative Program) budget to provide start-up funding for

The power of language

The power of language

For Glenna Westwood (BA '84), proclaiming the University of Lethbridge as a culturally diverse campus is literally, just lip service. By initiating the establishment of foreign language conversation groups, Westwood is helping to foster relationships at the most basic of levels – communication. "It's not just an

UNews on Twitter

Twitter [http://twitter.com] is quickly becoming a social, global information staple and the University of Lethbridge has jumped on board. In an effort to alert as many people as possible to the news and events happening at the U of L, the University's news website, UNews [http:

Student group surpasses goal

A group of University of Lethbridge students took fundraising to a new level recently and the U of L community responded in kind. Participating in the 5 Days for the Homeless [http://www.5days.ca] campaign, five U of L students set $10,000 in funds raised as a goal.

Maintaining the Wall a team effort

Sport and Recreation

Maintaining the Wall a team effort

The Bio Wall is just one of the many outstanding features of the University of Lethbridge's new Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building but it may be its most distinguishable. The structure is approximately 12 metres (three stories) tall and four metres wide, featuring a wide array of

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Campus Kudos

Former Pronghorn swimmer Richard Hortness, swimming for his hometown Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club out of Medicine Hat, set a new Canadian record at the 2009 Short Course Spring Nationals in Toronto in March. Hortness, who was with the Pronghorns in 2004-05, teamed with Brent Hayden, Rory Biskuspi and Tommy Gossland

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Stepping aside not easy; but it is the right time

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what's happening in the University community As most of you know, I announced in March that I would be stepping aside as President of our University when my current term expires at the end of June 2010. This was

Funding and Grants

Kovalchuk earns major funding boost

Objectivity is essential in the pursuit of scientific discovery. The science, after all, must guide the search. But if the science is also supported by an underlying passion to achieve a solution, one fueled by personal experience, even greater things can be achieved. University of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Olga Kovalchuk

University has the ability to prosper in times of change

Although change is a relatively simple word, it carries with it a context that so often leads to hesitation and unease. What must not be forgotten is that change, while moving us out of our routine, can be both positive and rewarding. Our University will negotiate many changes over the

Day Care sod turning, Wednesday

It will be a big day for some of the smallest members of the University of Lethbridge family Wednesday. University of Lethbridge officials and representatives from campus groups supporting the creation of a new day-care facility will officially launch the start of construction for the 50-space, $2 million project with

University loses Granzow

University loses Granzow

The University community wishes to extend its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Carl Granzow, age 65, a founding member of the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/] (Art Department [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/art]). Carl was

LPIRG hosting AGM, Tuesday

The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG) will be holding its Annual General Meeting tonight, 7 p.m. in the University of Lethbridge's Galileo's Gallery (SU242). LPIRG is a student-funded, student-directed, non-profit organization providing resources for students to engage with environmental and social justice issues. LPIRG

Ptycia scores with U of L degree

Ptycia scores with U of L degree

On frozen ponds or in heated arenas, Canadians love their hockey. Dale Ptycia (BASc '85) also has a passion for the game, but he took it one step farther, turning it into a career as senior manager of licensing and merchandising for Hockey Canada [http://www.hockeycanada.ca] (HC)

Catalog launch party at SU

The New Media 3700: Production Management class at the University of Lethbridge is hosting a catalog launch and art exhibition closing party Thursday in the Students' Union Ballroom. Beginning at noon and continuing to 10 p.m., the party includes a variety of events. It also recaps the 2009

ConocoPhillips scholarship available

The application period for the ConocoPhillips Centennial Scholarship is now open with students having until May 15 to apply for this valuable award. The objective of this scholarship program is to support young Canadian visionaries who have a drive to make a difference in the future. The scholarship program encourages

Great jazz in the University Theatre

Jazz fans have the opportunity to hear some of the best jazz tunes ever created when the University of Lethbridge Jazz Ensemble presents Time Being, Wednesday night in the University Theatre. Great jazz by Herbie Hancock, Bob Marley, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra is the focus of the

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Coaching search process goes public

The search for a new University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's basketball team head coach will go public tonight when three short-listed candidates give public presentations on campus. Mike Hansen, Richard Bohne and Dave Adams are scheduled to present for 20-30 minutes each in Room

Sense of belonging key to rural nursing

Sense of belonging key to rural nursing

In rural hospitals, nurses must be "expert generalists" who can adjust to diverse medical situations in a pinch, unlike their urban counterparts who are often working within a single ward. For fourth-year students completing their preceptorship – in which they work side-by-side with a registered nurse – working in a

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Steacy, Patzer named Athletes of Year

Pronghorn thrower Jim Steacy and women's rugby fullback Ashley Patzer were named Male and Female Athletes of the Year respectively at the annual Blue and Gold Pronghorn [http://horns.uleth.ca] Athletics banquet Friday night. Over 330 athletes, administrators and special guests were in attendance for the supper