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SOS campaign launch Thursday

It has been just over four years since the establishment of The University of Lethbridge's annual Supporting Our Students [http://www.uleth.ca/giving/SupportingOurStudents] (SOS) campaign. In that time, a multitude of student scholarships and bursaries has been created, all thanks to the generosity of U of

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Pledge forms available for Gill Memorial Run

John Gill was a valuable member of the University community on a variety of fronts and it is only fitting that the U of L remembers Gill in the spirit with which he lived, by helping others. The John Gill Memorial Award Run, which raises funds for student scholarships, will

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New program creates fresh opportunities

While many wish to pursue a university degree, not everyone is able to dedicate four or five years to post-secondary education. In order to fulfill the diverse needs of its students, the University of Lethbridge is offering a brand new 10-course Management Certificate in First Nations Governance [http://www.uleth.

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Forbes and Bryant present readings

James Forbes and Dave Bryant will be featured Friday night in the David Spinks Theatre as they present their winning entries from the second annual U of L Plays and Prose Writing Competition. Forbes, a second-year English major from Grand Forks, BC, captured first prize in the Play Right Competition,

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Brandt among Honorary Degree recipients

Country music artist Paul Brandt is coming to the University of Lethbridge – but he'll have to share the stage. Brandt is one of eight persons selected by the University of Lethbridge Senate as an Honorary Degree recipient for 2009. He is among a diverse group of individuals from

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Nominations open for PASE awards

Nominations are now open for the annual President's Award for Service Excellence (PASE). This prestigious award is presented annually at the Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony and acknowledged at the June Convocation ceremonies. In addition to a certificate of recognition, a monetary award of $1,000

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Native Awareness Week, Mar. 2-6

It promises to be a week of celebrating the Aboriginal culture as Native Awareness Week [http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=301&s=11580] takes hold of the U of L campus beginning Monday. Opening with a Monday film festival and closing with Friday's Women

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Strategic Plan Launch, today in Atrium

The University of Lethbridge is charting a course for the next five years. The map — the 2009-2013 Strategic Plan. After months of consultation, the final draft of the plan is complete and will be released to the University community at a campus event, today. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged

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Shedding light on the watershed

Though water has become a hot topic in academic circles, the broader community isn't necessarily aware of human impact on water systems. "Water is one of those quiet, silent things that literally flows through your life unless it's not there. Then everything stops," says

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Strategic Plan unveiled

The University of Lethbridge is charting a course for the next five years. The map — the 2009-2013 Strategic Plan. After months of consultation, the final draft of the plan is complete and will be released to the University community at a campus event, today. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged

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Forbes captures top prize in Play Right competition

James Forbes, a second-year English major from Grand Forks, BC, captured first prize in the second annual U of L Play Right Competition. Forbes' play 'Blind Leading the Blind Date' earned top billing in the competition and won Forbes a $1,500 award. He also receives dramaturgical

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Support for U of L remains strong

The University of Lethbridge's 2008 fundraising results show that a healthy $7 million was raised to support more than 200 separate areas on campus — from scholarships and bursaries to research projects and equipment purchases that will make a significant difference to students and researchers. "Despite challenging economic

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Donors stay true with support

The University of Lethbridge's 2008 fundraising results show that a healthy $7 million was raised to support more than 200 separate areas on campus – from scholarships and bursaries to research projects and equipment purchases that will make a significant difference to students and researchers. "Despite challenging economic

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U of L President connecting with Calgary

Dr. Bill Cade is going to Calgary. The University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor is connecting with the city of Calgary over the next month as he will headline a pair of events, beginning with Tuesday's Science Café appearance. Cade will act as moderator for a discussion on

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Campus Kudos - December

Dr. David Renter (music [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/music]) Trio performed at Southern Alberta Art Gallery [http://www.saag.ca/] on Dec. 3 as part of the second event organized by the brand new Lethbridge Jazz Society. Dr. Goldie Morgentaler (English [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/eng/]) was featured

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Dinner helps bridge gap

Christmas, like many other holidays, can be a difficult time for international students to be away from family and friends. With events like the annual International Christmas Dinner, the International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/global/] (ICS) helps ease that feeling of isolation, all the while introducing international

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Alumni earn top honours

Three University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management (accounting) alumni recently earned top honours on the Uniform Evaluation (UFE), the exam written by all Chartered Accountant (CA) hopefuls. Andrea Harper (Young Parkyn McNab LLP, Lethbridge), Kelsey (Watson) Stimson (Meyers Norris Penny, Lethbridge) and Eric Van Dyk (BDO Canada LLP, Edmonton) claimed

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Campus Kudos - November

Congratulations to the group of University of Lethbridge alumni who was successful in earning Lethbridge City Council [http://www.lethbridge.ca/home/City+Hall/City+Council/Council+Information/DEFAULT.htm] seats in the recent municipal election. The group includes Lethbridge mayor Rajko Dodic (BASc '78), and aldermanic members Jeff

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Markin Hall makes its mark

"The University community is thrilled to be celebrating the opening of Markin Hall," says U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon. "Markin Hall is a wonderful addition to campus and will provide outstanding opportunities for students, faculty and staff for years to come." Markin Hall was

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An apple and a brain

At the central Alberta school where Melissa Pasolli (BEd '91) works as a special-education coordinator, there's a little girl with Down syndrome who studies with kids just a year younger. For the most part, she follows along when the group learns simple math or works on art

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Muse Control

Rushmore, starring Bill Murray, didn't attract large crowds of moviegoers when it debuted in 1998, but the cult classic made an impression on U of L Fine Arts student James Wade. The 23-year-old, who was only 11 when the movie premiered, remembers watching it for the first time

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Performing Arts events

THEATRE & MUSIC November 22 Ode to Joy (Beethoven's Symphony #9) 8 p.m., Southminster United Church Lethbridge Symphony and Vox Musica with soloists Janet Youngdahl, soprano; Sandra Stringer, mezzo-soprano; Blaine Hendsbee, tenor; and George Evelyn, bass-baritone. Tickets: 403-329-7328. November 23-27 Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind (English Translation

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Probing beneath the surface

While you cannot see individual waves of light, they collectively compose a spectrum that allows our eyes to perceive emerald hills and brilliant blue oceans. Digital photography has opened up ways of capturing light and colour far beyond what the human eye detects, but traditional formatting methods (like JPG) have

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Welcome to the University of Lethbridge 2007/2008 Community Report

Wow – what a year this has been! Our 40th anniversary year was filled with plenty of excitement, but I can honestly say our 41st year is proving to be truly transformational. We continue to build a comprehensive institution by expanding our horizons into the world of graduate studies while maintaining

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Rethinking the future

It's a story that never should have been forgotten. This fall, U of L alumna Ramona Big Head (BEd '96) will take 23 students from the Blackfoot Confederacy with her all the way to New York City to perform "Strike them Hard!" The Baker Massacre