Campus Life Feel the Beat features Musaeus String Quartet A musical stampede thunders its way through Southminster United Church, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, May 18-19, with the final concert of the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music's [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/conservatory] Feel The Beat series. A show for all ages, the program offers a menu
Alumni Cade, Hironaka honoured with Senate recognition Elsa Cade One of the University of Lethbridge's most effective ambassadors, Elsa Cade supports and engages in countless University activities and events, and advances the institution's relationship with local and global communities. Over the past 10 years, Cade has been present at every convocation ceremony, many
Students Fowler earns Distinguished Teaching Award For someone who resisted being a teacher for so long and admits trying to get away from the profession on occasion, Dr. Leah Fowler is remarkably gifted at what she does. Then again, maybe it's her honesty and humility that allows her to see teaching for all that
Athletic Profile U of L truly a sporting hub As the University of Lethbridge began to remake its recreational identity in recent years, the promise of attracting high calibre athletic events to southern Alberta was touted as a key benefit to adding new facilities. That promise is beginning to be realized, and the recent announcement that the city of
Pronghorn Teams Bowles, Patzer named top Horns athletes Scott Bowles did his work on the defensive end while Ashley Patzer was at her best leading offensive forays, but the one thing they had in common was their ability to lead. The duo took home honours as Pronghorn [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] Male and Female Athletes of the
Research Creating a positive start How we speak to our children and how we help shape their young athletic lives may not only influence their current participation in sports, but it may also affect their lifelong attitudes toward physical fitness. Dr. Sharleen Hoar, kinesiology [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/knes] professor and sports psychologist, studies
Students SOS campaign full of optimism Supporting Our Students (SOS) co-chairs Debi Sandul and Rob Wood are remaining positive despite the tough economic times. Drawing on the strong tradition of faculty and staff support at the U of L, these co-chairs are refusing to back down. "We're all facing some level of economic
Government Relations 2009 Honorary Degree recipients Dr. Vincent Di Lollo Dr. Vincent Di Lollo is recognized in the international scientific community as a leader among researchers of cognitive systems. Early in his career, Dr. Di Lollo researched the fields of animal learning, human psychophysics and human visual perception. He focused his program on vision studies and
Campus Life There might be an easier way Sunny summer air is sweeping over Lethbridge but many people are struggling to release their worries and bask in the warm optimism of the new season. There have been a lot of changes to our University landscape over the last year and shaking off the frost is going to take
Sport and Recreation Health and wellness a U of L mission A year and a half ago I began my position at the U of L as the wellness co-ordinator. One of the major tasks identified for me was to build upon and lead the University's wellness initiatives. A large part of this was to formulate a Mission and
Alumni The Alumni Honour Society 2010 Inductees In celebration of the University's 35th Anniversary in 2002, the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association established the Alumni Honour Society to recognize the achievements of successful alumni within the global community. The individuals inducted into this prestigious group serve as role models through success in their vocation, outstanding
Students Calgary a key U of L market The University of Lethbridge plays a unique and significant role in providing thousands of Calgarians access to a personal, high-quality, comprehensive educational experience. Additionally, faculty at the U of L conduct research that is both relevant to the Calgary economy and to the quality of life for Calgarians. With that
Campus Life Loewen ready for challenge When Dr. Craig Loewen (BEd '84) discusses stepping into the role of acting dean, Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/edu], he harbours no illusions. "The worst job in the world is following somebody who's been incredibly successful, but there you go," chuckles Loewen,
Alumni Campus Kudos Shelley Scott (Theatre & Dramatic Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/drama]) is presenting a paper called Asian Canadian Women Playwrights: The Ties that Bind at the GENesis Asian-Canadian Theatre Conference, May 3-9 in Toronto. The conference is the first of its kind in Canada. Three U of L alumni
Campus Life Summer program a Spanish expedition This May, Luz Ospina, academic assistant, Department of Modern Languages [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/mod/], will accompany 11 University of Lethbridge students as they immerse themselves in the language and culture of Mexico City as part of the University's pilot Spanish summer immersion program. "Currently we
Students Campus is a better place because of people such as Jane O'Dea As I approach the final weeks of my tenure as President of the University of Lethbridge, it's hard not to reflect on my 10 years here in southern Alberta and more specifically, on the many remarkable people I have met over that time. Dr. Jane O'Dea
Research U of L welcomes WCUCC delegates With the catch phrase, "Anything is possible in an excited state" the Chemistry and Biochemistry Club, along with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge is hosting the Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, beginning Thursday. This prestigious three-day event is an excellent occasion for
Campus Life Celebrate Long Service Awards The University is holding its annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the Students' Union ballrooms. A total of 116 employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service will be honoured, along with
Pronghorn Teams Horns men's basketball ID Camp It may be considered the off-season but the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://www.uleth.ca/horns] men's basketball team is continuing to work hard for next season. The Horns will hold their annual ID Camp this weekend, May 7-8 at the 1st Choice Savings Centre. This camp
Campus Life Campus wide fire drills Wednesday The regularly scheduled campus wide fire drills will be held Wednesday, May 5, beginning at 9 a.m. and rotating throughout campus. When the general fire alarm sounds in your building, occupants will be required to exit that building and follow the instructions of the area Fire Wardens or Assistant
Students President's Awards honour service The President's Award for Service Excellence recognizes exceptional service to the University of Lethbridge and members of the University community. The award is given to two individuals: one AUPE staff member and one APO/Exempt Support Staff Member. In addition, a Team Award has been added this year.
Alumni A legacy of collaboration Finding a way to coax Dr. Jane O'Dea to talk about herself as she reflects on 10 years as dean of the Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/edu] is a lesson in futility. Only within the context of describing the faculty's achievements will she
Funding and Grants Research proposal form updated The Office of Research Services [http://www.uleth.ca/rch/] and Information Technology have upgraded the online Research Proposal Form available through the Bridge [https://www.uleth.ca/bridge/twgkwbis.P_WWWLogin]. A new set of "Help" icons has been created to assist people in completing the proposal
Campus Life Modern Languages lecture Those interested in the study of modern languages [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/mod/] have the opportunity to listen to one of the foremost experts on Michif, Dr. Nicole Rosen [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/nicole.rosen], as she presents a position paper Tuesday afternoon. Rosen, along with
Scholarships Chancellor Davidson earns city honour Over the course of his life, University of Lethbridge chancellor Richard Davidson has served the city of Lethbridge in a number of capacities, many from the volunteer perspective. So it was only fitting that the Rotary Club of Lethbridge and the Lethbridge Herald recognized Davidson as the Lethbridge Citizen of
