Students Convocation highlights week An estimated 1,500 University of Lethbridge students will cross the stage to receive well-earned university degrees this week as the U of L holds its Spring Convocation, Thursday and Friday in the 1st Choice Savings Centre. A total of four ceremonies will be held over the two days, beginning
Students Weeks named U of L's new VP, Research The University of Lethbridge has appointed a new Vice-President, Research. Dr. Daniel J. Weeks has been named the institution's second VP Research and will take over the position July 1, 2009. Weeks joins the University from Simon Fraser University [http://www.sfu.ca] where he is currently a
Research Applied Study program works for Chalmers By ERICA LIND Not everything you learn in university needs to come from a textbook. For Carli Chalmers (BSc '08), some of the most valuable knowledge she gained came in the form of feathers and talons. "In the classroom, learning isn't always centred around your specific
Pronghorn Teams Horns' Kaip announces six recruits She has a year of CIS hockey behind her and now, Chandy Kaip has her first recruiting class. Kaip, head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] women's hockey team, announced the recruitment of six players for the 2009-2010 Canada West hockey season, Thursday
Students U of L architect, Erickson, passes away Dr. Arthur Erickson, a University of Lethbridge Honorary degree recipient (1981) and the award-winning Canadian architect who, with partner Geoffrey Massey, designed the University of Lethbridge campus plan and University Hall in the late 1960s, is dead at age 84. Erickson passed away surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday.
Campus Life Drivers beware of radar Lead feet beware; radar and photo radar is coming to the University of Lethbridge campus. The Lethbridge Regional Police Service has received complaints about speeding vehicles on the U of L campus, specifically on Valley Road, the entrance point to campus off the University Drive and Columbia Blvd. intersection. As
Campus Life Parking lots to be renamed Over the summer, all University of Lethbridge parking lots will be renamed. However, instead of calling the West Lot "Rose", the Exploration Place Lot "Naomi" or the Parkway Service Complex lot "Laurel" (which could be even more challenging to explain than the present system)
Students Comprehensive approach guides future The University of Lethbridge's new 2009-2013 Strategic Plan sets a course for the University over the next five years. We asked various members of the University community their impressions of the Strategic Plan and how they fit personally in the vision of the plan. René Boeré Professor of
Campus Life Search for new Associate VP The search is on for a new Associate Vice-President (Academic) as the University of Lethbridge looks to fill the position vacated by Dr. Kris Magnusson. Magnusson leaves the U of L to take on the role of Dean of Education at Simon Fraser University, creating an opening on the University&
Students Inspiring Education conference at U of L Shaping the future of education in Alberta is the focus of Wednesday's "Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans" education summit at the University of Lethbridge. Provincial education minister Dave Hancock is expected to attend the daylong event, one of 10 being held across the province. Albertans
Campus Life Herschel launch a rousing success The ISIS program is already reaping dividends for the University of Lethbridge. As a result, its students will prosper for years to come. The first major project under the recently formed Institute for Space Imaging Science, a collaboration with the University of Calgary, went into space Thursday with the launch
Research Milner Lecture Series features Schallert The Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) presents the Annual Brenda Milner Lecture Series this week, welcoming Dr. Timothy Schallert for the keynote address, Thursday afternoon. Schallert is scheduled to present "What's Eating Your Brain: Diseases of Ageing". The talk begins at 1 p.m. in
Government Relations Foot headlines Prentice Session The University of Lethbridge's Prentice Institute is off and running with the recent appointment of Dr. Susan McDaniel as its first director. Now, the Institute presents a special keynote speaker, Dr. David K. Foot, as part of the 2nd Annual Prentice Session. Foot, professor of Economics at the
Students ConocoPhillips Scholarship deadline, Friday The application deadline for the prestigious ConocoPhillips Canada Centennial scholarship is rapidly approaching. Any students who are interested and deem themselves eligible, must fill out the application and submit it by Friday to be considered. The scholarship program is designed to support young Canadian visionaries who have a drive to
Students Alumnus made the most of free lab time Have you ever looked up and wondered about the origin and contents of paper towel wads on a ceiling? Chances are anyone who spent time in the University of Lethbridge chemistry labs will admit they have occasionally wondered about the unintentional ceiling artwork. Dr. Ryan McKay (BSc '93), scientific
Alumni Alumni Honour Society Following are 2009 inductees into the Alumni Honour Society 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
Pronghorn Teams Connolly earns Senate Volunteer Award Pronghorn Pride is more than a catch phrase for Mathematics and Computer Science faculty member Dr. Dennis Connolly – rather it's a way of life. Connolly, the very deserving recipient of the 2009 Senate Volunteer Award, exemplifies the spirit of giving back to the community, both at the University
Scholarships Titley recognized with Ingrid Speaker Medal The Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship, or Performance is bestowed every year to recognize outstanding research. This year's winner is Dr. Brian Titley, Faculty of Education. Over a period of three decades, Professor of Education and University Scholar Dr. Brian Titley has produced major works of
Alumni Honourary Degree Recipients Following are the 2009 Honourary Degree Recipients for Spring Convocation Robert Best Ottawa, Ont. University of Lethbridge alumnus Bob Best (BASc '73) recently retired from his position as Vice President of National Affairs for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. In this role, he has been influential
Students Cramer, Janes recognized as President's Award recipients 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. Naomi Cramer (AUPE staff) Described as the "backbone"
Students Distinguished teacher connects with students He's been known to incorporate the Simpson's cartoon family into his lectures and inspire students to say they could "listen to him all day". He's also earned the reputation as a meticulous planner and master of his scholarship. For that, and a
Pronghorn Teams Van Gaalen confident of revival The pride is there, a tradition is in place but like a latent volcano, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's basketball program is waiting to explode. Head coach Dave Adams steps in knowing he doesn't have to create a Pronghorn culture, rather
Pronghorn Teams Adams assumes leadership role It's not as though Dave Adams (BEd '82) was looking for a job – it just so happened that the job came calling for him. The new head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://horns.uleth.ca] men's basketball program has been a teacher,
Students Understanding the ground squirrel Richardson's ground squirrels, better known as gophers, are an iconic symbol of the prairies and their emergence serves as a telltale sign of spring. But to many, they are considered pests, a nuisance and a species best done away with. "When I came to Canada in 1968,
Students Culture of University has changed in recent years The following is a personal letter from Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick on the occasion of his leaving the position of Vice-President (Research) after 10 years When I was hired 10 years ago, the University of Lethbridge was not on Alberta's research map. At provincial research and advanced education meetings,
