Students University takes provincial budget in stride University of Lethbridge senior administration, already operating under the premise that no increases to base operating grants would be forthcoming, was not taken by surprise when the Alberta government released its 2011-2012 budget recently. Moreover, having taken measures to deal with forecasted budget shortfalls, the University is moving ahead with
Research Opening a dialogue of respect The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association's Gender and Diversity Caucus is looking to initiate a conversation about diversity and respect – and it wants everyone's voice to be heard. The inaugural event, a week titled, Show Respect, Get Respect at Your U, will be held at the
Pronghorn Teams Horns' Willoughby added to national roster University of Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby player, Kelsey Willoughby, will join former Horns standout Ashley Patzer in Hong Kong at the end of the month as part of the Canadian Senior Sevens squad. Following a successful Rugby Canada camp in Las Vegas in February, both Willoughby and Patzer were named to
Students Fashion drive concludes with sale For the second straight year, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) is partnering with the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) to bring you the ULSU/EUS Fashion Drive. Gently used clothing will be collected at various locations around campus, organized and priced by volunteers and
Pronghorn Teams Steacy and Murray named athletes of the week Track and field medalists Heather Steacy and Kyle Murray were named Pronghorns Female and Male Atletes of the Week respectively Wednesday after their efforts at the Canada West Track and Field Championships. Steacy, a fourth-year thrower, continued her strong 2011 indoor season as she reclaimed her Canada West weight throw
Campus Life Quirky musical opens Thursday TheatreXtra premieres its first musical production in March with the uniquely dubbed, [title of show]. "It's a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical," says Kyle Schulte, director of [title of show], this season's final TheatreXtra [http://www.
Research U of L partners in research ethics agreement The University of Lethbridge is pleased to partner in a Research Ethics Reciprocity Agreement for the review of multi-site health research. This agreement, signed by Dr. Dan Weeks (Vice-President, Research) and Dr. Monique Sedgwick (Chair, Human Subject Research Committee), will streamline the process of ethics review application for studies that
Campus Life Open Mike sessions on Mar. 2 This is your opportunity to meet with University of Lethbridge president Mike Mahon. Mahon is hosting Open Mike sessions to discuss the strategic directions of the University of Lethbridge on Wednesday, Mar. 2. If you have ideas, questions or concerns to share with the U of L president, this is
Pronghorn Teams Steacy golden, Murray wins silver Heather Steacy lived up to the hype and easily won her fourth Canada West gold medal in weight throw, while Kyle Murray claimed silver in the 300m sprint as the duo competed in the Canada West Track and Field Championship meet this past weekend. Steacy set a new Canada West
Campus Life Directory photos, Mar. 8-10 Are you tired of looking at the same old picture on your web page? Did you have a bad hair day the last time your photo was taken? Or maybe you are new to the University and need a picture taken for your web page or publications. The CRDC is
Campus Life Lasting Images - Gathie Falk Gathie Falk was born in Alexander, Man. in 1928. Raised Mennonite, Falk spent her childhood drawing, and attended Saturday morning art classes at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Falk trained to become an elementary teacher, and it was in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia that she
Campus Life Quirky musical caps season TheatreXtra premieres its first musical production in March with the uniquely dubbed, [title of show]. "It's a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical," says Kyle Schulte, director of [title of show], this season's final TheatreXtra [http://www.
Graduate Studies Celebrating the beauty of baroque An exquisite evening of music that promises to warm the soul wraps up the Faculty Artists and Friends season, Mar. 17 at 8 p.m. in the University Recital Hall. La Virtuosissima Cantatrice: Songs by Italian Baroque Women, features special guest ensemble Cecilia's Circle, highlighting the beauty of
Students Langager sparks a Choral celebration It's not often Lethbridge experiences a collaboration of our community's strongest choirs in one concert, but on Mar. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church, Vox Musica, LCI Chamber Choir and the U of L Singers join together for Awake My Soul and
Students Fashion drive a worthy project For the second straight year, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) is partnering with the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) to bring you the ULSU/EUS Fashion Drive. Gently used clothing will be collected at various locations around campus, organized and priced by volunteers and
Pronghorn Teams Events - February/March Pronghorns Athletics Feb. 18-19 | Canada West Men's Hockey | Saskatchewan vs. Horns 7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena Feb. 18-19 | Canada West Basketball | Winnipeg vs. Horns Women's games, 6 p.m.; Men's games 8 p.m. nightly 1st Choice Savings Centre gym Lectures Feb.
Students Resilience celebrates a culture's identity Myths and stereotypes have a way of seeping into our perceptions of Aboriginal Peoples, their culture and their background. The University's Native Awareness Week, Feb. 28 to Mar. 4, looks to break those beliefs and present a well-rounded view of aboriginal culture and society. For Linda Many Guns,
Research Model UN Team relishes experience The University of Lethbridge Model United Nations Club takes on delegates from around the world with their largest ever delegation – 28 students – at the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference (HNMUN) in Boston, Mass. Attending as two separate teams, the group represents the Philippines and Micronesia, and has spent the
Pronghorn Teams Bach top Canada West student athlete University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] women's hockey player, Megan Bach, has been named the top student-athlete for Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] women's hockey. The Champion, Alta. native is now a finalist for the Marion Hilliard Award, given to the top
Students Funding brings in much needed technical equipment Dr. Claudia Gonzalez (kinesiology [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/knes/] and physical education) is interested in how the brain connects vision and motor skills, such as hand movements. Dr. René Boeré (chemistry and biochemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm]) and his colleagues examine the finest details of molecules, among
Campus Life An Apple A Day - Trouble with Trans Fats Are you used to grabbing a muffin for a quick energy boost? How about munching on a donut to fill your stomach until you can get home to eat? You may be filling up on trans fats and increasing your bad cholesterol (LDL). Trans fats increase our bad cholesterol (LDL)
Campus Life New program tests health levels How is your health? Do you have any idea how healthy you really are, or do you just wait until something's wrong? We've got a new program for students, staff and faculty at the U of L called, Health Check for U. Health Screening is one
Research Model UN Team ready The University of Lethbridge Model United Nations Club takes on delegates from around the world with their largest ever delegation – 28 students – at the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference (HNMUN) in Boston, Mass. Attending as two separate teams, the group represents the Philippines and Micronesia, and has spent the
Alumni Native Awareness Week - Events Native Awareness Week Schedule of Events | Feb. 28 to Mar. 4 Monday, Feb. 28 Opening Ceremonies Atrium 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blessings with Pete Standing Alone Rod & Laverne First Rider; Presentations, Drummers and Dancers | (Master of Ceremonies, Travis Plaited Hair) Tuesday, Mar. 1 Atrium, 11:30
Students Look for new version of LibQUAL+ Survey The University of Lethbridge Library is rapidly becoming a victim of its own success – and library staff and administration wouldn't have it any other way. Since initiating the first LibQual+ Survey in 2005, the library responded with a number of changes that were positively reflected in the subsequent
