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University mourns passing of Mrazek

The University community wishes to express its most sincere condolences to the family, many friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Richard (Rick) Mrazek, our associate dean, Faculty of Education and a veteran educator, who passed away on Sunday, Mar. 17. He is survived by his mother, Mary-Rose, and daughter,

Estuary features big set, big issues

Estuary features big set, big issues

An estuary is a body of water where a river's current meets and mixes with the sea. For acclaimed playwright and drama professor, Ron Chambers, his latest work, Estuary, features a troupe of colourful characters' lives that mixes, turns upside down and ultimately joins beneath the roof

Internet portal to revolutionize web world

Imagine a world where you sign on to your computer in the morning and have access to every University service you currently use online, including all elements of The Bridge, Moodle, e-mail and your personal timetable. Imagine being greeted with messages that pertain only to you and your position in

Portal project to improve online life at the U of L

The cross-campus team working on a new 'one-stop-shop' portal system to unify the university's online systems is seeking input from the University community. The group has been working with a service provider to install a common portal that brings a number of different online systems together.

Historical timeline launched

By MIKE PERRY The University Archives is pleased to announce the launch of the new U of L historical timeline, available through the University Library (www.uleth.ca/lib [http://www.uleth.ca/lib]) and archives home (www.uleth.ca/lib/archives [http://www.uleth.ca/lib/archives]) pages. The

Burke wins ASTech award

Youth science program manager Kristy Burke [http://www.thisismyu.ca/stories/alumni-focus/2012/04/burke-helps-ignite-passion-science] has received a 2012 ASTech Award for her work as a passionate promoter of youth science programming. Burke received her award for Excellence in Science and Technology Public Awareness this past weekend in Edmonton --

Student play debuting

TheatreXtra debuts the award winning play 1000 Names, by U of L student and playwright, Chelsea Woolley (BA/BEd student), Nov. 1-3 in the David Spinks Theatre. A mystery that spans both place and time, 1000 Names is set in Poland during World War II. "To say this is

Alumna Thomas earns ULSU honour

Melanee Thomas, who led the University of Lethbridge Students' Union as President in 2002-03, is the recipient of the Students' Union Alumni Achievement Award for 2012. Thomas, originally from the Granum area, graduated from the U of L in 2003 with a degree in political science (Great Distinction)

Jong appointed new Board Chair

Jong appointed new Board Chair

Gordon E. Jong, CA, a Lethbridge-based chartered accountant with a long-standing relationship with the University of Lethbridge, has been appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta as the ninth Chair of the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors. Jong, who earned Bachelor of Science (1980) and Bachelor of Management (1982)

Vocal program draws talented singers

The University of Lethbridge Recital Hall is bursting with song this week as 43 talented young singers from across Western Canada take part in the 4th annual Southern Alberta Vocal Experience (SAVE), Aug. 12-18. The SAVE vocal program offers talented young singers, aged 13 to 20, the opportunity to study

Tennant, Johnson on Venture Top 50 list

A former University of Lethbridge president and a U of L alumnus who parlayed his geography studies into a satellite imaging company with worldwide influence are among Alberta Venture Magazine's 50 Most Influential People [http://albertaventure.com/2012/07/mi502012/] in the province for 2012. The annual collection

Whiffen looks to standardize first aid program

Whiffen looks to standardize first aid program

The University of Lethbridge is, in effect, its own bustling city. As such, it has all the infrastructure of what's expected in a small metropolis. The ability to not only deal with but also manage first aid situations is an essential service that has been entrusted to First

Loewen appointed dean of Faculty of Education

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has, after a national/international search, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Craig Loewen as dean of the Faculty of Education. Loewen is a professor within the Faculty of Education and was serving as interim dean since Dr. Jane O'Dea's

Williams earns interim appointment

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has confirmed the appointment of Lorne Williams as the Interim Assistant Dean of Northern Campuses, effective May 1. Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, and working closely with the faculties and the School of Graduate Studies on campus, Williams will provide a

Flying Docs planning relief missions over summer

Flying Docs planning relief missions over summer

The University of Lethbridge Doctors of Tomorrow (DOT)/Flying Doctors of Canada Team is awaiting takeoff for its 2012 trip to Central America. The six-person group joins Flying Doctors founder and U of L alumnus Dr. Ben Cavilla (BSc '00) in Izalco, El Salvador in July, and will fan

Piano Pianissimo plays Saturday

Two pianos, four pianists and eight hands are the formula for an exciting, entertaining evening of music. Piano PIANISSIMO!, the final Faculty Artists & Friends concert of the season, features the talents of music faculty Dr. Deanna Oye and Glen Montgomery, alumna Magdalena von Eccher (BMus '07) and special

Unlocking student potential

Unlocking student potential

Dr. Robin Bright (BASc '79, BEd '82, MEd '88) is not only a dedicated faculty member, she's a proud University of Lethbridge alumnus who fondly remembers her time as a U of L student and sees so many possibilities in the students she teaches today.

Scotiabank helps launch FNMI mentorship

The University of Lethbridge welcomed Scotiabank officials to campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to announce a major gift in support of First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students. The $150,000 investment will help launch a mentorship program aimed at post-secondary students, as well as students in junior high and

Senate Volunteer Award nominations sought

The University of Lethbridge Senate – a volunteer group of community members who support the community service efforts of the U of L – is seeking persons to be nominated for its Senate Volunteer Award, which recognizes people who have volunteered to serve the University. Over the past 45 years, the U

Get ready for a Moveable Feast

Pull up a chair and devour an evening of singing and dancing as Moveable Feast [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/drama/events/2011/11/moveable-feast] takes to the David Spinks Theatre stage. Movable Feast plays Nov. 22-26 at 8 p.m. nightly, with matinees Nov. 24 at 11 a.

Frederickson, Ross sculpture at SAAG

Frederickson, Ross sculpture at SAAG

An idea that started over a beer and was roughly drafted on a napkin has evolved into the latest addition to the City of Lethbridge Public Art Collection. Aeolian Aviary, a collaborative installation by U of L alumni and art professor Denton Fredrickson and Art Studio facility manager Catherine Ross,

U of L celebrates Fall 2011 Convocation

The University of Lethbridge Fall 2011 Convocation ceremony takes place Saturday, Oct. 15 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, beginning at 10 a.m. Among the honoured guests at this ceremony are the 358 graduands eligible to convocate, along with Honorary Degree recipients George Gemer and

Expect anything but a Little Solemn Mass

Expect anything but a Little Solemn Mass

Petite Messe Solonnelle translates as Little Solemn Mass. "However, it's not little and it's not solemn!," says Dr. Janet Youngdahl, Faculty Artists and Friends Series co-coordinator. "Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle is actually huge and bombastic. Written in 1863, this was Rossini&

Wood leads School of Graduate studies into future

Wood leads School of Graduate studies into future

His colleagues may have seen an administrative future for Dr. Robert Wood [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/robert.wood] but the dean of the School of Graduate Studies [http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/] (SGS) didn't necessarily buy into their forecast. In fact, given Wood hadn'

Galt Alumni gift $150,000 in scholarship

For nearly 70 years (1910 to 1979), the Galt School of Nursing trained more than 1,100 nurses who played -- and still play -- a key role in providing quality health care to the residents of southern Alberta. Today, Galt School of Nursing alumni and University of Lethbridge officials