Alumni

In every corner of the globe

When you think of the University of Lethbridge [http://www.ulethbridge.ca]'s global reach, you might not initially think of a connection to the current war in Afghanistan. However, that's just where some members of the U of L student and alumni community are right now,

Students

Golden effort for U of L iGEM team

A group of University of Lethbridge [http://www.ulethbridge.ca] Chemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm]/Biochemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/biochem/] and Neuroscience [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/neur/] students returned from a recent international genetically-engineered machines (iGEM) conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Students

Frozen Jumpers Net $15,000 for United Way

More than 60 students and community members jumped into a chilly pool of water Friday, Nov. 27 to support the United Way of southwestern Alberta -- and raised approximately $15,000 in the process. The University of Lethbridge Jeux du Commerce (JDC) West 2010 Team hosted the 5th annual "Chillin&

Students

Musical weekend at Southminster Church

The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Fine Arts is gearing up for the Christmas season with a pair of musical events this weekend that promise to please any crowd. The air at Southminster Church is sure to stir with music during Wind and Song, Friday, Nov. 27 at

Pronghorn Teams

Davis, Heninger named athletes of the week

A pair of sweeps from the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's and women's basketball teams netted Randy Davis and Becky Heninger kudos as Subway Pronghorn Athletes of the Week. College transfer Randy Davis had his finest weekend in a Horns uniform, combining

Campus Life

University hosts Boat Race

If you want an entertaining way to spend an hour on Wednesday, Nov. 25, visit the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre beginning at 1 p.m. to witness the sailing (and likely sinking) of a number of cardboard boat creations that will be put to the 'water test'

Campus Life

Festen offers dark perspective

Secrets, scandal and slander are the themes of David Eldridge's Festen, the next Theatre and Dramatic Arts production, playing Nov. 24 to 28, 8 p.m. nightly in the University Theatre. This dark and intriguing work shakes the skeletons in the closet of a family's shameful

Students

University benefits from international culture

The University of Lethbridge is extremely fortunate in that international students come from all over the world to study in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, typically to meet the English Language requirement for studies at the University. Students are assessed upon arrival and must advance through up to

Pronghorn Teams

Pronghorns honour 41 All-Canadians

Every year, the CIS [http://www.cis-sic.ca] (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) honours student athletes who excel in sport at the university level, while maintaining an 80 per cent average in academics, as Academic All-Canadians. This is an outstanding accomplishment considering the amount of time student-athletes commit to

Convocation

GFC seeking Honorary Degree nominations

The call is out once again for members of the University of Lethbridge community to recognize outstanding academic achievement by nominating persons for honorary academic degrees. On the authorization of the Senate, the University annually awards honorary degrees in two categories, public service and academic, to individuals of great distinction.

Students

Christmas in the Park Festival tonight

The University of Lethbridge campus will kick off the holiday season tonight with the annual Christmas in the Park Festival. Everyone is welcome to attend this year's event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on the north end of Aperture Lake. The evening will start off with

Pronghorn Teams

Taal, Price pick up athlete of week honours

A pair of basketball players earned University of Lethbridge Subway Pronghorn [http://horns.uleth.ca] Athlete of the Week honours. Third-year guard Lauren Taal (Lethbridge) played a major factor in the Horns earning their first Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] victory and a sweep of Pacific Division foes

Campus Life

Latin American Film Series event, Wednesday

The University of Lethbridge's Latin American Film Series presents "Without Name", Wednesday night, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library. In this award-winning film, Cary Fukunaga tells the connected stories of Sayra and Willy. Sayra is a young Honduran woman traveling with her father

Campus Life

University members earn keys to the city

Friday the 13th, traditionally a day of bad luck for superstitious people, was instead a lucky day for several organizations and members of the University of Lethbridge and broader community who received a ceremonial Key to the City of Lethbridge from Mayor Bob Tarleck. "I am pleased that so

Community

Cinema Politica film tonight in Galileo's

The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group is screening the film, Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai, Tuesday night, 7 p.m. in Galileo's Gallery. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, a part of the Cinema Politica documentary film series, screening every Tuesday in Galileo'

Campus Life

U of L's iGEM team is golden

The University of Lethbridge iGEM team won a gold medal at the iGEM International [http://2009.igem.org/Main_Page] competition in Boston, Mass. at the end of October. A total of 112 teams vied for gold, silver and bronze medals. Only 10 Canadian teams received gold medals, three of

Pronghorn Teams

Horns hosting MS Awareness Game Night

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] women's and men's basketball teams will be hosting a MS Awareness Game Night, Saturday, Nov. 21 in support of the Lethbridge & District Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society [http://www.mssociety.ca/chapters/lethbridge/]. MS Society

Students

International exchange info sessions begin Monday

The University of Lethbridge's International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/ics/] will be hosting a variety of information sessions on campus, Monday through Wednesday, showcasing a variety of exciting international opportunities for students. Following is a list of information sessions beginning Monday, Nov. 16. Monday, November

Campus Life

Combat sleep apnea by attending Lunch and Learn

Do you find you are often tired, even after a full night's sleep? Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious breathing problem that interrupts your sleep. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive

Students

Seasonal flu shots for University community

The University of Lethbridge has been allotted a limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine to be administered by the Health Centre, Wednesday, Nov. 18 in the UHall Atrium. This vaccine program is for seasonal flu only. The H1N1 vaccine has not yet been made available to the general population of

Pronghorn Teams

Weekend Pronghorn action on campus

Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's hockey, as well as the men's and women's basketball teams, all have home dates this weekend as Canada West [http://www.canadawest.org] action comes to the University of Lethbridge campus. Men's Hockey The Horns (3-

Government Relations

U of L moves up research ranking list

The University of Lethbridge has moved up three places in a national ranking of Canada's Top 50 research universities. With a 22 per cent increase in funding, well ahead of the national average of six per cent, the U of L's gain demonstrates the institution'

Students

ULSU-sponsored clothing sale on Thursday, Friday

One of the newest members of the University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] General Assembly has developed a way to incorporate her love of fashion with education – in a way that could benefit a wide variety of students. Sara Ritchie, a fifth-year education student, has

Pronghorn Teams

Letal, Stemler earn Subway honours

The University of Lethbrdige announced its Pronghorn [http://horns.uleth.ca] Athletes of the Week on Wednesday and it was hardly surprising a member of the three-time national championship women's rugby team was among the honorees. Andrea Letal was named Subway Pronghorn Female Athlete of the Week

Students

Remembrance concert to celebrate peace

The University of Lethbridge and Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts] debut Remembrance: Peace, Diversity and Respect on Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church. "The concert is dedicated to all people who have been victims of acts of violence and intolerance in