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Hakin given expanded duties, named lead Vice-President

As I commence my second term as President, I am energized by our collective achievement and am enthusiastic and optimistic about the future we can achieve over the next five years. Together, we have accomplished a great deal despite the many challenges that have come our way. I am very

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University of Lethbridge and Olds College enter new partnership

Creative design students from across Canada can take advantage of the first ever partnership between Olds College and the University of Lethbridge. Beginning with the Fall 2015 Semester, the new agreement provides for an easy transfer from Olds College’s Apparel Technology diploma program to a degree program in the

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Doolittle appointed Board of Governors Teaching Chair

An educator who embraces research-informed teaching, promotes socially engaged global learning and cultivates an inclusive learning environment, Lisa Doolittle has been appointed a Board of Governors Teaching Chair. Doolittle is a Theatre and Dramatic Arts faculty member who has been at the University of Lethbridge since 1989. She combines dance,

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Newberry earns 2015 Distinguished Teaching Award

Dr. Jan Newberry has hit her stride, and her students continue to reap the benefits. Newberry, in her 14th year of teaching anthropology at the University of Lethbridge and the current Chair of the department, is the 2015 recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, an honour many feel is a

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Open Mike - May 2015, Change is afoot

The end of the spring semester is already upon us and as we prepare to celebrate our graduates at what promises to be another fantastic Convocation, I’d like to thank everyone for their tremendous efforts throughout the past year. Over the course of the last few weeks, there have

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Calgary Connection - Meet Dr. YJ Bao

Calgary Connection - A series of articles connecting with the University of Lethbridge's Calgary campus “Think beyond the classroom. Think beyond Alberta. Think globally!” That’s the philosophy of University of Lethbridge management professor Dr. YJ Bao. Teaching business strategy and organization theory on the U of L

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Artist Tanya Harnett elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Tanya Harnett, a University of Lethbridge professor teaching in both the Art and Native American Studies departments, joins an illustrious group as a newly elected member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA). Since 1880, members of the RCA have nominated and elected a new group of visual artists

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U of L sociologist Kazemipur wins prestigious book award

Dr. Abdie Kazemipur, a University of Lethbridge professor of sociology and the University Scholar research chair in social sciences, has been named by the Canadian Sociological Association (CSA) as this year’s recipient of The John Porter Tradition of Excellence Book Award for his recent book The Muslim Question in

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President's Awards honour exceptional performance

Each year, the President's Awards for Service Excellence recognize individuals and teams throughout the University of Lethbridge who epitomize the exceptional service and personalized approach that is a hallmark of the U of L experience. The awards are presented annually to a member of the APO group, AUPE,

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University appoints Dr. Erasmus Okine as new Vice-President (Research)

One of the country’s top agricultural researchers and a proven cultivator of undergraduate and graduate student research is coming to the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Erasmus Okine is the University’s new Vice-President (Research) after being approved by the U of L’s Board of Governors earlier today. His

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Annual Long Service Awards and Retiree Recognition Ceremony, May 6

The annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at 1 p.m. in the Students' Union Ballrooms. Faculty and staff are invited to join in the celebration. Please visit the Notice Board [https://www.uleth.ca/notice/node/1745#.VT_kl2aJw2t]

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Archaeological field school helps U of L students learn to dig up the past

Secrets of ancient times are gradually being revealed as Dr. Shawn Bubel, a University of Lethbridge archaeology professor, and her students painstakingly remove the layers of time at Israel’s Tel Beth-Shemesh during the annual summer field school. “The field school is an international project, so not only are the

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University's AGILITY program designed to nurture innovation

The University of Lethbridge has launched a new program – AGILITY – a university-wide initiative that has been designed to nurture and support innovation and entrepreneurship among U of L students at both the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses. AGILITY builds on the strong foundation of a liberal education while preparing students for

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Esteemed Honorary Degree recipients to be recognized at Convocation

The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the distinguished group of Honorary Degree recipients that will be celebrated at the 2015 Spring and Fall Convocation ceremonies. Full citations of the esteemed honourees will be released in the weeks leading up to Spring Convocation, May 28-29, 2015. Congratulations to

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Horns recruit former Kodiak all-star Maughan

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball team has lured one of the top college players in the province to suit up in blue and gold this fall, recruiting former Lethbridge College Kodiak forward Chris Maughan. Maughan, a native of Calgary, joins the Horns coming off an ACAC

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Return of Engineering Transfer program welcomed by industry, students alike

With more than double the applicants for available spaces, the University of Lethbridge’s Engineering Transfer program is getting the stamp of approval from students looking to become engineers. Relaunched earlier this month after a two-year hiatus, the one-year program has been through a quality assurance review, enlisted an advisory

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Lethcamp 2015 brings educators together for the second annual unconference

Based on the success of the inaugural Lethcamp unconference last year, organizers had no doubts they wanted to use the model again this year. Organized by education students at the University of Lethbridge, Saturday’s unconference will start with creating an agenda that’s driven by participants. “Instead of having

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Fashion design and fine arts students to benefit from partnership between Lethbridge College and University of Lethbridge

Creative art and design students from across Canada can take advantage of a new partnership between Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge. Starting this fall, the agreement provides for an easy transfer from the college’s Fashion Design and Sustainable Production diploma program into a degree program in the

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Horns women's basketball adds recruit

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team has announced a third addition to the 2015-16 recruiting class with the signing of southern Alberta multi-sport standout Danielle Fritzke. Fritzke, a five-foot-10 inch guard, spent the last year at Mount Royal University as a member of the volleyball team but

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Janice Varzari named as U of L's 13th Chancellor

For the first time in its 48-year history, the University of Lethbridge has named one of its graduates as Chancellor. The University of Lethbridge Senate has elected Janice Varzari (BN ’90, MEd ’02) as the University’s 13th Chancellor elect. A local business owner and longtime health-care provider in the

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Boudreau appointed as Acting Dean, Faculty of Management

The University of Lethbridge has appointed Dr. Robert Boudreau as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Management. Boudreau has served as the U of L’s Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) for the last six years and is a 32-year member of the Faculty of Management, holding a variety of

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Horns' Veldman captures national award

University of Lethbridge graduating forward Kim Veldman became only the second member of the Pronghorns women's basketball program to win a CIS major award after she was named the 2015 recipient of the Sylvia Sweeney Award at the CIS National Championship awards ceremony on Wednesday night. The Sylvia

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Health and Wellness Survey on the horizon

The University of Lethbridge Wellness Committee is once again looking for your feedback on health and wellness initiatives at the U of L. It has been three years since the initial Health and Wellness Survey of faculty and staff, and the Wellness Committee is inviting everyone to take part in

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University of Lethbridge names Native American Studies Student Lounge in honour of late Narcisse Blood

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors approved a recommendation from the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Alumni Chapter that the Student Lounge in the area of Native American Studies (NAS) be dedicated in honour of the late Narcisse Blood. In addition to the many activities associated with the annual

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Horns sweep shot put podium, win six medals at Canada West

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns track and field team continued to dominate the men’s throwing events, returning home from the Canada West Championships in Winnipeg with six medals and a major award. For the second consecutive year, Peter Millman was named Field Athlete of the Year after completing a