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Empowering youth, fulfilling a vision

Brin d'Amor, a tranquil and inspiring setting in Costa Rica, is where Andrew Hewitt (BMgt '05) will fulfil his vision of empowering a critical mass of exceptional young leaders who will play a significant role in the future of business. "This is where I hope the

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First-year registrations up from Lethbridge and Calgary students

The University of Lethbridge will begin its 47th academic year with approximately 11 per cent more first-year students – a number which could increase as the final three weeks of registration take place before the start of the school year in September. To date, 1,116 students just out of high

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New U of L residence gets a name

The mountain peaks of Waterton Lakes National Park serve as inspiration for the naming of the University of Lethbridge's newest student residence. The Phase III housing complex adopts a naming convention that represents some of the highest mountain peaks in Waterton. The structure is named Mt. Blakiston House,

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U of L dots honouree list for ASTech awards

The University of Lethbridge will be well-represented at the 2013 ASTech Awards Gala later this fall. Today, the ASTech Foundation announced the 23 honourees of the 2013 ASTech Awards and three are associated with the U of L. Drs. Igor Kovalchuk and David Naylor were both recognized, as was the

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Calgary campus students to return to BVC

The University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus will be officially moving students and instructors back to Bow Valley College as of Monday, July 22, 2013. Students should begin attending classes at BVC beginning Monday morning. By the end of business on Friday, July 19, the U of L Calgary Campus will

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Nicol appointed University Librarian

The University of Lethbridge has named Dr. Christopher J. Nicol as its new University Librarian, an appointment that took effect on July 1, 2013. Nicol, the former Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science, had been serving as Acting University Librarian since Sept. 1, 2012. He took that position

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U of L Calgary campus temporarily relocated to U of C

Due to the flooding in Calgary and the continuing challenges posed by the current closure of Bow Valley College, the University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus has found temporary instructional space in order to proceed with Summer Session II/III classes. The University of Calgary has agreed to host the U

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U of L signs collaboration agreement with Mexican university

The University of Lethbridge has signed a collaboration agreement with the Universidad Intercultural Maya de Quintana Roo in Mexico that will develop academic areas of mutual interest. University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon and Dr. Francisco Javier Rosado May, Rector and President of the Universidad Intercultural Maya de Quintana

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Information for Alberta high school students and parents

Due to the impact of the recent flooding, some school boards in Alberta have made the decision that diploma exams are optional for the 2012/13 school year. The University of Lethbridge will use the final grade recorded in courses by Alberta Education, with or without the completion of a

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Information for Alberta high school students and parents

Given the decisions of Alberta Education, the Calgary school boards and other provincial school boards regarding diploma exams, the University of Lethbridge is reviewing its requirements for admission for the 2013/2014 academic year. Information regarding how the University of Lethbridge will accommodate the diploma exam decisions will be provided

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U of L Calgary Campus Summer Session I now complete

In consideration of the recent and severe flooding of downtown Calgary, and because the University of Lethbridge's Calgary Campus remains inaccessible, Summer Session I courses at the Calgary Campus are now complete. Instructors will evaluate completed course work and will subsequently assign a final course grade. Final exams

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U of L's Calgary campus closed

Due to the mandatory evacuation orders issued by the City of Calgary, Bow Valley College and the University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus will remain closed until further notice. For additional information on the local State of Emergency in the City of Calgary and for appropriate evacuation procedures, please consult http:

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City declares local State of Emergency

Friday, June 21 8:45 a.m. The University of Lethbridge will remain open during the current City of Lethbridge local State of Emergency. For more information on the flood situation, visit the website www.lethbridge.ca [http://www.lethbridge.ca] or follow @LethbridgeCity on Twitter. Thursday, June 20 4:

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Access to library building unavailable

Flood Update – University Library Patron access to Library Building unavailable until further notice. Temporary study spaces, staffed by Library personnel, to be established. On Monday, June 10, floors 10 and 11 of the University of Lethbridge Library were reopened to the general public after being flooded the week before. As

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U of L cleaning up following flood event

June 6, 2013 - 4:35 p.m. During the evening of June 5, 2013, a significant water-main break occurred at the construction site adjacent to the Students' Union Building at the University of Lethbridge's main campus. As a result, major flooding occurred in the Library and

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Feel the Beat celebrates Mozart

Join us on a magnificent voyage as Mozart and his young son Karl come to life on stage at Southminster United Church, May 15 and 16. Discover Mozart's passion for composing and embark on a magical journey into the world of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute.

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Safety inspections coming to campus

The University of Lethbridge's Risk and Safefy Services will be facilitating campus inspections with Risk Management Services (RMS) from Tuesday, Apr. 30 through Friday, May 3. RMS is contracted by the University's insurer, Canadian University Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (CURIE) to conduct inspections every 18 to 24

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Morgentaler brings Rosenfarb's work to surface

After discovering unpublished poetry translations of her own poems by her late mother - internationally recognized Yiddish novelist and Holocaust survivor Chava Rosenfarb - University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Goldie Morgentaler is sharing these poems, along with previously published poems, in a new book entitled Exile at Last. In her

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Kilt pledge to raise funds for cancer

Steve Firth, a native of Scotland and fourth-year philosophy major, has pledged to wear a kilt every day over the next 12 months and will organize a number of kilt-themed events in order to promote awareness of male cancers and to raise funds for cancer-focused organisations. With a team of

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Jansen named BOG Teaching Chair

Regarded as one of the country's top political science experts, Dr. Harold Jansen is a leader in his field, respected for his vast knowledge of Alberta politics and government. With research interests that speak to the future of politics and the influence that the Internet plays on political

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Last Lecture always a ULSU highlight

People from all walks of life have had a teacher or mentor whose words of wisdom have made a profound difference in the way they view and respond to life's challenges. Unfortunately, more often than not, those who inspire and encourage us aren't always recognized. That&

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University appoints Cooper as Dean of Arts & Science

The University of Lethbridge is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig Cooper as the new Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science. "It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce Dr. Cooper as our new Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science

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Prenatal stress in fathers can harm offspring

While it is well documented that the health of expectant mothers can have a corresponding effect on their children, a new University of Lethbridge (U of L) study has found that prenatal stresses fathers face can have a detrimental impact on their offspring. The study, conducted at the Canadian Centre

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Removing fear from math

There is no denying that for many high school students, there is a fear factor associated with mathematics. The University of Lethbridge's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is looking to ease those fears, and in the end, maybe inspire more students to pursue, rather than retreat, from