Students

Recreating a glorious past

One dimensional, black and white photographs represent much of the aboriginal history we know. While serving adequately as depictions of an era, they hardly tell a story or set a scene. Dr. Linda Many Guns of the University of Lethbridge's Native American Studies [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/

Alumni

Flohr uses U of L foundation as a springboard

University of Lethbridge alumnus Lee Flohr (BSc '07) took what he called the trip of a lifetime recently to Shanghai, China, rubbing elbows with world-class science journalists and high-profile, Nobel prize winning scientists from Britain and China. Flohr is a former Lethbridge resident who recently graduated from Humber College&

Alumni

Call Centre creating relationship with alumni

Todd Bioletti has assigned himself a new title – alumni-in-training. Returning for his third round at the University of Lethbridge call centre, the second-year kinesiology [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/knes/] student is very aware of the impact alumni have at the University. "I didn't really know what

Students

Innocence puts Gill run into perspective

Thanks to the example set by her two young sons, Tanya Gill can see the silver lining: good things do come out of bad situations. The concept wasn't new to her, but it took on a whole new light when voiced in the wise words of seven-year old

Research

Hontela contributes to IET team

A University of Lethbridge ecotoxicology expert is part of a new province-wide research institute dedicated to examining the impact of harmful chemicals in our environment. Dr. Alice Hontela, a U of L biological sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/bio/] professor and Canada Research Chair [http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/

Alumni

Tidsbury helped create Olympic memories

It has already been one year since we came together as a nation to watch the world's elite athletes strive for glory at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. For many of us, the excitement of watching the world's top athletes compete for gold will forever be

Scholarships

Examining faith-based education

What contribution does faith-informed education make to a liberal democracy? Are there multiple, educational models that need to be considered? Most definitely, and Alberta is a fertile province for academics interested in researching citizenship education. The University of Lethbridge's Dr. Amy von Heyking [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/

Alumni

Mercer headlines Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner

Building off the rousing success of last year's inaugural event, the University of Lethbridge is excited to announce Rick Mercer as the featured speaker for the second annual Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner, to be held Sunday, Apr. 3 at the Calgary Westin. Mike Babcock, head coach of

Research

Cream of the crop

When U of L chemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm] researcher Dr. Paul Hayes sees a cornfield, he looks much deeper than the rows, the stalks or even the kernels. He envisions matter at the molecular level and sees corn as a source for biodegradable material, such as a

Alumni

Stribbell able to take education abroad

As a teacher, Howard Stribbell (BA/BEd '98, MEd '04) understands you can only make true assessments by comparing apples to apples. Now that he has the perspective of an administrator, he's able to do just that. Stribbell, the Head of Schools at the International School

Research

Iwaniuk and his unique bird brain collection is central to flight study

High-powered, three-dimensional X-ray scanning equipment at a University in Scotland is being used with a University of Lethbridge researcher's large collection of bird brain specimens to help chart the evolution of flight in birds. U of L neuroscientist [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/neur/], Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk, who

Alumni

Campus culture helps Stein find himself

For many of us, attending university is the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. For alumnus Perry Stein (BA'09 Great Distinction), attending the University of Lethbridge was more like writing an entire book. "I grew up in the suburbs of Calgary and felt like an

Funding and Grants

Rasmussen a leader in aquatic research

Whether we like it or not, Canada's waters are under increasing pressure to support greater economic activity. Be it the energy sector, agriculture, mining or urbanization, our aquatic ecosystems face an uncertain future. University of Lethbridge biological sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/bio] professor Dr. Joe Rasmussen

Research

On top of the world

Mark Sabo (BMgt '98) doesn't have to go far to gain a global perspective – he encounters it every day through the people he meets at the University of Lethbridge as a materials handling worker in the U of L's shipping/receiving department. However, hearing about

Research

Building blocks construct future

When Brad Kempster moved to Lethbridge this past summer and started constructing Lego models under the guidance of Dr. Claudia Gonzalez [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/claudia.gonzalez], he was also piecing together his future studies at the University of Lethbridge. Kempster, currently an undergraduate student at Kamloops&

Pronghorn Teams

Alums making best of flooding situation

The weeks-long flooding crisis in Australia may seem like a world away to southern Albertans but it hits close to home for the University of Lethbridge's Heather Anderson, an administrative assistant for Pronghorns Athletics. Anderson's daughter, Lindsay Trebble (BSc '09), along with her husband Dan

Pronghorn Teams

Dr. Gary Bowie - Pronghorn Annual Fund

Dr. Gary Bowie has been involved with University of Lethbridge Athletics [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] for more than 40 years. Having spent time as athletic director, professor and coach, Bowie is proud of the high calibre of student athletes representing the U of L and appreciates the commitment our

Students

Fitzpatrick earns ASTech honour

Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick the U of L's former vice-president (Research), and now a professor of chemistry and biochemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm], recently received the Alberta Science and Technology [http://www.astech.ab.ca/] (ASTech) award for Outstanding Contribution to the Science and Technology community. When

Alumni

Sweeping up to the challenge

With no wins, two losses and a very difficult match still to come at the 1982 Southern Alberta Curling Playdowns, Don Chandler (BASc '73) was taken aback when people shook his hand, thanked him for coming and said goodbye. "I remember thinking, wait a minute, the game isn&

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

Alumni

Excelling at every level

Dr. Blair McMurren first earned his reputation for excellence as an undergraduate student at the University of Lethbridge. Majoring in English, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with great distinction in 1996, receiving the Faculty of Arts and Science [http://www.uleth.ca/fas] Gold Medal (Arts) and

Students

Making math fun

With her outgoing personality, quick smile and an eagerness to get involved in the community, Dr. Jackie Rice is not your typical computer scientist. Add to that the fact she is a wife and mother of three, it becomes evident that she is the antithesis of your stereotypical "computer

Alumni

Returning home

If you visited Sierra Leone today, you would see a picturesque and peaceful country, a lush tropical land on the coast of West Africa that is vibrant with culture. Most of the people you'd meet there would greet you with a warm smile, many purveying a selection of

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.

Alumni

Bill and Elsa Cade receive Generosity of Spirit Award

President Emeritus Dr. Bill Cade and his wife Elsa have a saying: "We've always believed in the 3 Ts," says Bill. "Time, treasure and talent. Everyone can help their community and fellow humans in at least one of those ways." Both originally from Texas,