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Novel writing group part of a much bigger picture

A group of eight to 10 people gathered in the bowels of the University Library every Saturday throughout November to work on their novels together. As part of National Novel Writing Month, the library hosted weekly write-ins, opportunities for participants to get together, write together and support one another in

Senate Volunteer Award nominations sought

The University of Lethbridge Senate – a volunteer group of community members who support the community service efforts of the U of L – is seeking persons to be nominated for its Senate Volunteer Award, which recognizes people who have volunteered to serve the University. Over the past 45 years, the U

Pronghorn Teams

Williams, Duce earn Horns awards

Erica Williams and Morgan Duce were named Subway Pronghorns Athletes of the Week after strong efforts over the weekend as Canada West play resumed on a variety of fronts. Williams, who plays for the Horns women's hockey team, kickstarted a Pronghorn rally that salvaged a point against University

University responds to Wildrose allegations

The University of Lethbridge is in no way involved in any activities that would contravene the Province of Alberta's Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act. Responding to allegations made by the Wildrose Party of Alberta, the University has issued the following statement. The University of Lethbridge responds to

Fire ban in river valley

Effective immediately and until further notice a fire ban has been placed on all open fires in the river valley area, which includes the University of Lethbridge property. Excluded are the stoves at the John Martin Centre, the fire pit at the Elks Compound and any fire pit at a

5 questions with . . . Dr. Aaron Gruber

5 questions with . . . Dr. Aaron Gruber

Dr. Aaron Gruber received his PhD in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, writing his dissertation on computational models of working memory and its modulation by dopamine. He joined the faculty at the University of Lethbridge in 2009. Gruber's laboratory [http://lethbridgebraindynamics.com/aaron_gruber] investigates

University closes for holidays Dec. 23

The University of Lethbridge will officially be closed for business for the holiday season on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 23. While many of the U of L's buildings will remain open in some capacity (many with reduced holiday hours), only the 1st Choice Savings Centre will be

Winter getaway must include health plan

By LORI WEBER An inherent part of being Canadian seems to be dreaming of getting away from our cold winter weather to find a nice warm spot down south. Just remember, that in addition to sunscreen, cruise wear and a new pair of flip-flops, you have to think about maintaining

Library brings Herbarium to life

For more than 30 years, botanists and botany students have been visiting the University of Lethbridge to study a unique collection of more than 20,000 preserved plant specimens from Waterton Lakes National Park and environs. Now, thanks to a partnership between Herbarium collection curator Dr. John Bain in the

Inclusive education marks a key ideological shift

Inclusive education is generally understood to be the practice of placing learners with special educational needs with non-disabled students. "It is not meant to be about diagnosis and placement," emphasizes the Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Education. "Rather, it refers to an education system where every child

University offers condolences in wake of tragic deaths

The Lethbridge education community is greatly saddened by the loss of four young people today in a tragic incident, which took place just north of Claresholm, Alta. in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 15. At this time, official confirmation of the names of the deceased, and one individual who

NASA hosts fire victim fundraiser

The Native American Student's Association [../../../../../../../artsci/native-american-studies/native-american-students-association] at the U of L is organizing a fundraiser in support of the Shouting-McGinnis family, who lost their home to the Nov. 27 grassfire that swept across the prairie. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 to

EUS Society celebrates 30 years

EUS Society celebrates 30 years

What started as a primarily social club, the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) is now one of the most socially responsible clubs on campus. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the EUS has evolved into a community leader for educational initiatives, reaching out to southern Alberta on a variety of platforms that connect

Graduate Studies

Kelley named assistant dean of SGS

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Helen Kelley has been appointed to a three-year term as assistant dean of the School of Graduate Studies, effective January 1, 2012. Kelley is a tenured associate professor of Information Systems, in the Faculty of Management, and her current

Hanson honoured with Lawrence prize

Faculty of Fine Arts professor Nicholas Hanson (Drama) was recently awarded the Robert Lawrence Prize after presenting a paper at the Canadian Association for Theatre Research conference in Fredericton. The adjudicators' summation said that, "The committee applauds the freshness and clarity with which Hanson engages with an important

Sing along with Vox Musica

Experience the glory of Handel's Messiah and sing along with the Vox Musica Choir, conducted by Glenn Klassen, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church. Vox Musica encourages all fellow community vocalists and the audience to sing together in an

Hunter named CMA Distinguished Scholar

The Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] welcomed a representative of the Certified Management Accountants [http://www.cma-canada.org/] (CMA) of Alberta to campus recently to present an award to Dr. M. Gordon Hunter, FCMA, who has been designated the CMA Distinguished Scholar. "I am very honoured

Olympic prize in sight

Olympic prize in sight

As one of the most decorated female rugby athletes in the brief history of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS [http://www.cis-sic.ca/]), Ashley Steacy (neé Patzer, she recently married fellow Pronghorn [http://www.gohorns.ca/] athlete and CIS champion, track athlete Sean Steacy) is just starting to make her

Pronghorn Teams

Reeves, Iwanski earn player awards

Hockey players Kristen Reeves and Dan Iwanski were named Subway Pronghorn [http://www.gohorns.ca] Athletes of the Week Tuesday after strong performances against the University of British Columbia. Freshman forward Reeves continued her torrid scoring pace for the Pronghorn women's hockey team as they cruised to a

Lapadat named first VP Students

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dr. Judith C. Lapadat as the institution's first associate vice-president (students). Lapadat is currently a professor in the School of Education, College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia [http:

Pronghorn Teams

Horns face semi-pro team

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball team will play one more game before the Christmas break this week, hosting the Calgary Crush in an exhibition contest Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. at the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym. The Crush is the newest entry in the

Government Relations

Water Hub launches website, video

To coincide with tomorrow's International Open Data Day, a cloud-based, open web platform that collects and shares water and environmental data, from across geographical and watershed boundaries, has launched its beta web version and project profile video [http://www.youtube.com/ulethbridge]. The Water and Environmental Hub (WEHUB)

New Orford a unique treat

"Ravishing beautiful tone" and "extraordinary technical skills and musicianship" are just a few of the accolades critics heap on the New Orford String Quartet. Brilliant and refined, the New Orford String Quartet has risen to national acclaim with sold out concerts across the country and Lethbridge

Parking passes under scrutiny

Security Services is currently investigating a number of forged and stolen parking passes that have been found in vehicles on campus. Among the more than 4,000 passes issued each year, about 40 are recorded as missing or stolen. Security Services will issue a replacement for a $30 fee. Some

SU looks to mobilize voters

The Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS) and the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU) recently rolled out an ambitious Get Out The Vote (GOTV) campaign to get young and first-time voters in Alberta's post-secondary institutions involved in the impending provincial election. "The goal of the