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Giants present a welcome challenge for Hanson

Creating family theatre is nothing new for Nicolas Hanson. Creating a world of giants, however, presents a new challenge. Hanson, who teaches two courses in Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) for the University of Lethbridge's Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts, directs The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) by

New after-degree nursing program

As a generation of nurses readies for retirement, the University of Lethbridge has recognized a future need for registered nurses with the introduction of a new degree program. In collaboration with Lethbridge College, the U of L is introducing a new Bachelor of Nursing after-degree program [http://www.uleth.ca/

CAETL seminar today

Assuming students are learning what you are trying to teach can be a disappointing exercise. The Centre for the Advancement of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CAETL) presents a seminar dedicated to tackle that problem. "Getting Feedback on Student Learning" is the title of the latest CAETL lecture

Wind damages Wellness Centre

A security and safety notice has been issued today in regards to wind damage sustained by the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Both the north and south exit doors to the Wellness Centre have been closed. People are directed to use the Turcotte Hall or Students'

Reimer lecture in SU Building

Reimer lecture in SU Building

The University of Lethbridge will host Dr. Raylene Reimer [http://www.ucalgary.ca/knes/reimer/#research] as a guest lecturer for the Women Scholars Speaker Series, today in the Students' Union Building. Reimer, an Associate Professor in the Faculties of Kinesiology and Medicine at the University of Calgary, will

Pronghorn Teams

Horns host swimming, track meets

Pronghorn Athletics [http://horns.uleth.ca] hosts a rare weekend of Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] action when both the track and swimming programs have home dates. Pronghorn Track The U of L track team hosts a throws and jumping meet Saturday in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym.

Time to book directory photos

Have you got a new look and want to show it off? Are you new to campus and need a photo for your website or the University directory? Now is the time to book your directory photo. The call is out to all new faculty or staff, those who have

Graduate student workshop today

Class discussion is something that instructors want to encourage, but getting it and then keeping it going is far more difficult than it might appear. The Centre for the Advancement of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CAETL [http://www.uleth.ca/caetl]) looks to help graduate students with this task,

Cooper tells WorldCom fraud story

Cooper tells WorldCom fraud story

Cynthia Cooper brought a corporate giant to its knees and now she's filling seats by telling her story. Known internationally as the WorldCom whistleblower, Cooper and her team of internal auditors launched a 2002 investigation that uncovered $3.8 billion in fraud — the largest corporate fraud in history

Government Relations

U.S. Consul General delivers guest lecture

Having just witnessed a Whitehouse changover thought to be a seminal moment in American history, Consul General of the United States, Tom Huffaker, comes to the University of Lethbridge as a guest lecturer today in the University Library. Huffaker, the Consul General of the United States of America for Alberta,

Pronghorn Teams

Swim team gears up for Classic

Four members of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] swim team have qualified for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport swimming championships as the team heads into this weekend's Pronghorn Classic. The Pronghorns, competing in arguably the toughest conference in the country, fared well at the Canada

Engineering human languages

Engineering human languages

By KATHERINE WASIAK Combine equal parts linguistic sensibility with "gadget guy" capability and soon you have a recipe for a computer program that helps students learn a new language. "Computers can handle more than just numbers and computations," says Dr. Tim Pope, of the University of

Nature Conservancy deadline nears

Those interested in helping to protect the environment through a summer internship program have until Friday to apply for various positions with the Nature Conservancy of Canada [http://www.natureconservancy.ca]. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is a private, non-profit organization working for the direct protection of Canada's

Gaza film tonight, discussion Wednesday

Gaza Awareness Week continues at the University of Lethbridge with a series events aimed at educating and creating discussion. Tuesday night, a movie screening of Occupation 101 will be held at 5 p.m. in PE264. On Wednesday, the panel discussion We Want War? Will be held at 4:30

EnCana the focus of Cinema Politica

It's a big week on campus for the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group [pirg@uleth.ca] as they screen an important film and host an activist meet and greet. First on the agenda is Tuesday night's screening of the film Between Midnight and the Rooster'

Flying Doctors began here

They travel all over the world, volunteering their time to promote medical care, dental care and education to those most in need — and the idea started right here at the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Benjamin Cavilla founded Flying Doctors of Canada [http://www.flyingdoctors.ca/] only a year ago but

Teacher Job Fair in Atrium

Students in the Faculty of Education will have a valuable opportunity to network with possible future employers today as the University hosts a Teacher Job Fair [http://www.uleth.ca/edu/jobfair/ ] in the Atrium. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and features more

Pronghorn Teams

Swim team off to Victoria

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] swim team is off to Victoria this weekend for the Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] Championship meet, highlighting activities for Pronghorn Athletics. The Horns are still a small squad comparatively, but they have qualified 23 swimmers for the conference meet,

U of L President connecting with Calgary

Dr. Bill Cade is going to Calgary. The University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor is connecting with the city of Calgary over the next month as he will headline a pair of events, beginning with Tuesday's Science Café appearance. Cade will act as moderator for a discussion on

Gaza Awareness Week on campus

The Gaza conflict and the plight of the Palestinian people will be the central theme of Gaza Awareness Week, Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 at the University of Lethbridge. A number of events will be held throughout the week, including lectures, films and actions, exploring the conflict and the promotion

Pronghorn Teams

Ballendine, Steacy earn awards

Jim Steacy returned to the collegiate track stage and Shelby Ballendine helped the women's hockey team garner a weekend split, thus earning the duo honours as Pronghorn [http://horns.uleth.ca] Athletes of the Week. Steacy spent a year away from Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS [http://www.universitysport.

Paris beckons as study destination

Paris beckons as study destination

A summer in Paris awaits those interested in taking part in the annual Art History Travel–Study Course [http://people.uleth.ca/~david.coman ] offered by the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/]. Open to students from all areas of study, as

Pronghorn Teams

Steacy leads track effort

Jim Steacy didn't miss a beat as he competed for the first time since the Beijing Summer Olympics, leading the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] track and field team to a strong showing at the Golden Bear Open track meet in Edmonton over the weekend.

Pronghorn Teams

Horns' streak ends with thud

A program-best winning streak that had stretched to eight games and spanned the Christmas break and the debut of a new year came to a crashing close this past weekend for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's hockey team. The Horns were soundly swept

Students entitled to WCB coverage

Being a student at the University of Lethbridge requires a lot of work; in fact it's enough to earn Workers' Compensation Board [http://www.wcb.ab.ca/] coverage. Students registered in and attending a post-secondary institution in Alberta, as outlined in Section 7(1)(c) of the