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Horns women's basketball adds recruits

University of Lethbridge women’s basketball head coach Erin McAleenan has announced the signing of five incoming recruits for the upcoming Canada West season. Joining the ‘Horns for the 2013-14 season are local products Mariah Miller and Larsyn Webster, as well as Sara Simovic (Nanaimo, B.C.), Kendra Lee (Courtenay,

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Humour is no accident with this group

Faculty of Fine Arts graduates are putting their education to work and bringing to campus a night of hilarious, mind-bending entertainment with an edgy and creative production of Happy Whackin’ Jim McCrackin by Amos Altman, presented by the Accidental Humour Co. At the University Theatre from Sept. 12-14 at 8

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New Media Film series opens

Anyone who enjoys a good movie is sure to love the free New Media Film Series, which this year has twice the offerings. It’s the perfect opportunity to watch and talk about great films as this series presents an eclectic and enjoyable array of award winning movies from September

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RRP finds success points

It’s been nearly three years since the Recruitment and Retention Project team was established, and over that time a number of student-focused initiatives have been put in motion. To date, there have been 13 projects delivered or in the process of being delivered. Responding to the needs recommended by

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Kolb earns CAFA award

Dr. Bryan Kolb (neuroscience) has been chosen to receive the Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations (CAFA) Distinguished Academic Award for 2013. Kolb is the sixth U of L researcher to be honoured by the organization since 2007. CAFA is the provincial organization representing academic staff associations at the University of

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Cooper enthused about opportunity

The Prairies beckoned and Dr. Craig Cooper answered the call. The new dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Lethbridge has studied and worked throughout the country, with experiences at the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Winnipeg and Nipissing University in

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Join the SOS community

Lorne Williams and Linda Embury give to SOS each month – and they hope you’ll join them. As Co-Chairs of the 2013/14 Supporting Our Students (SOS) campaign, Williams (BMgt ’98, MEd ’07) and Embury are excited to bring the University of Lethbridge community together in support of scholarships and

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Horns' Millman always had U of L on his mind

Peter Millman’s track career began with him trying to run over hurdles as fast as he could. Today, Millman could just hurl them out of the way and waltz down the track – he’s clearly found his niche. “I thought I was going to be a hurdler in Grades

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Mt. Blakiston House welcomes students

Mt. Blakiston House, the latest addition to the U of L’s campus residence park, is officially open to receive students. The $32-million, 11,589 sq.m. (124,743 sq.ft.) building adds 259 beds to the U of L’s residence inventory and increases the available on-campus living space

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Horns homecoming is right fit for Hansen

Former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball player Mike Hansen (BA '96, BEd '99, MA '09) is the perfect fit and logical choice to be the new head coach of the program. A four-year player for the Horns in the early 1990s, Hansen learned under

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Lasting Images - Lethbridge Sketch Club

In October 1936, a small group of local artists founded The Lethbridge Sketch Club. The club held regular painting sessions in the environs of southern Alberta, where the artists rendered depictions of rolling hills, coulee valleys and mountain peaks. During visits to the area throughout the 1940s and 50s, Group

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2013 Honorary Degree recipients

The University of Lethbridge Senate has confirmed a diverse and distinguished group of five persons as recipients of Honorary Degrees for 2013. From the sporting field to the boardroom, the concert hall and the halls of parliament and justice, the group represents a cross section of the local, national and

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Open Mike - May 2013, Dealing with budget challenges while celebrating our harvest

There is no denying that the last few months have been very challenging for the province's post-secondary sector, and I recognize that this is a difficult time for the University of Lethbridge. I want to thank all those who have contributed to the ongoing budget discussions and brought

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Open Mike - April 2013, Discussing the provincial budget and letter of expectation

Having had the opportunity to speak with many of you in our campus community over the last few weeks, I understand the concern you have in respect to the Alberta Provincial Budget, the Letter of Expectation from the Ministry of Enterprise and Advanced Education (EAE) and how it will affect

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Summer Games work earns group Senate Volunteer Award

Thanks to the dedicated volunteer work of these four individuals, for four days in July 2012, more than 2,600 athletes came to Lethbridge to compete in the 2012 Alberta Summer Games. The Senate of the University of Lethbridge is proud to recognize their service with the 2013 University of

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Kharaghani recognized with Distinguished Teaching Award

Combining dedication, wit and an unparalleled mathematical knowledge, Dr. Hadi Kharaghani helps students at every level of ability, pushing them to reach their potential. Kharaghani, a professor in the Department of Mathematics who has shaped the lives of many aspiring scientists and engineers, is the 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.

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5 Questions with Dr. Carly Adams

Dr. Carly Adams joined the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in July 2007. Adams is a social and cultural historian working at the intersections of sport history and sport sociology. Her research interests lie in the study of 20th century Canadian sport, gender, regional and local history, oral history

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Legacy of leaders will live on with Horns' culture

Athletic programs often talk about creating a culture and a unique identity that defines the ideals and goals of the organization. In many instances, that's all it is – talk. For the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball team, fifth-year seniors Derek Waldner and Julian Spear Chief-Morris

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Lasting Images - Lisa Brawn

Lisa Brawn studied at the Alberta College of Art and Design where she first began experimenting with figurative woodcuts. Brawn draws on imagery from 20th century popular culture, including silent film stars, cowboys, 1970s television personalities, heroes and villains, international icons and symbols of Canadiana, rendering her subjects in hundreds

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Open Mike - March 2013, Understanding and accepting the responsibility of the University's role in the community

One of the words that often comes up when the University of Lethbridge is in conversation with our civic leaders is that of community. The U of L plays an integral role in the Lethbridge community and it is not one I take lightly, rather it is at the heart

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Art that moves you

What was an ordinary walk to the washroom on Level 6 of the University Centre for the Arts is now anything but mundane. The wall flanking the entrance to the U of L Main Gallery used to house a bank of pay phones, but with the removal of this obsolete

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Bringing alive the world of Fantastica

The world of Fantastica is doomed and on the brink of being enveloped by the Nothingness! Atreyu, a young hero in Fantastica, and Bastien, a boy in the real world, must stop the darkness from taking hold by saving the Childlike Empress. The adventures of these boys and a company

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Getting back in the win column

Kim Veldman only knew winning as a southern Alberta high school basketball player. Now, in her third year as a member of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's basketball team, she is getting reacquainted with that feeling. Veldman and the Pronghorns have fashioned a 5-5 start to the

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Lasting Images - Alex Colville

Alex Colville was born in Toronto in 1920, and received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Mount Allison University in 1942. Colville enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces under the War Artist Program and was deployed to Europe for four years. During this time he became one of Canada&

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Open Mike - January 2013, Fundamental principles will lead the University forward

Welcome back everyone for the start of the Spring Semester. I trust that the holiday season was rejuvenating as we jump into what promises to be a very busy schedule to begin the year. As we turn the calendar to 2013, and look ahead, it is important we not lose