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Lasting Images - Gathie Falk

Gathie Falk was born in Alexander, Man. in 1928. Raised Mennonite, Falk spent her childhood drawing, and attended Saturday morning art classes at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Falk trained to become an elementary teacher, and it was in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia that she

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Quirky musical caps season

TheatreXtra premieres its first musical production in March with the uniquely dubbed, [title of show]. "It's a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical," says Kyle Schulte, director of [title of show], this season's final TheatreXtra [http://www.

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An Apple A Day - Trouble with Trans Fats

Are you used to grabbing a muffin for a quick energy boost? How about munching on a donut to fill your stomach until you can get home to eat? You may be filling up on trans fats and increasing your bad cholesterol (LDL). Trans fats increase our bad cholesterol (LDL)

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New program tests health levels

How is your health? Do you have any idea how healthy you really are, or do you just wait until something's wrong? We've got a new program for students, staff and faculty at the U of L called, Health Check for U. Health Screening is one

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YWCA Lethbridge and District Announces 2011 Women of Distinction

The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards recognize outstanding women who live and work in Southern Alberta. This year six women have been selected through a competitive process, and the honorees are chosen from a group of nominations. Among the recipients this year are several with connections to the University of

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President Mahon speaks at SACPA

University of Lethbridge president Mike Mahon asks the question, Is the Road Ahead Bumpy for Canadian Universities, at the Tuesday, Feb. 3 Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs [http://www.sacpa.ca] luncheon. Mahon's presentation begins at noon at Country Kitchen Catering (lower level of The Keg). Admission

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U of L's Calgary campus now at Bow Valley College

More than 700 students at the University of Lethbridge's Calgary Campus have started their January term in Bow Valley College's (BVC) newly renovated downtown North Campus. This move builds on the efforts of both institutions to collaborate and provide better access to post-secondary education in Calgary.

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Lasting Images - January

When Art Gallery Director Dr. Josie Mills asked me if I wanted to write something for the Lasting Images page of the Legend on the occasion of my retirement, I gladly grasped the opportunity to showcase my favourite works of art in the University's Art Collection [http://www.

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Three operas for one price

Three perfectly poignant pieces grace the University Recital Hall stage as Opera Workshop presents, An Evening of Chamber Opera, Feb. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. nightly. A 'retro' trip from the 1930s to the 1950s, the operatic samples on the program feature rarely performed works by

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Kainai News offers look at history

The University Library recently completed a project in which they digitized 631 issues of the Kainai News (1968-1991) newspaper, now available from the U of L Library's Southern Alberta Newspapers digital collection ( www.uleth.ca/lib/digitized_Collections/sanews.asp [http://www.uleth.ca/lib/digitized_Collections/sanews.

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Theatrextra opens with dramatic tale

With a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, the stormy tale of The Song of the Say-Sayer, by Daniel Danis, rolls into the David Spinks Theatre in the new year. Appearing Jan. 20-22 at 8 p.m. nightly (with a 2 p.m. matinee on Jan. 22), TheatreXtra&

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University in transition to Moodle

You've seen the teaser advertisements around campus for months now – Moodle is most definitely coming. But what is Moodle [http://moodle.org/], why is it on the way and how can we make the most of it? The Moodle transition is the final stage of a Learning Management

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Open Mike - January 2011

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what's happening in the University community The holiday season is now behind us and I want to welcome our staff, faculty and both new and returning students to campus for the Spring Semester. The more people I speak with,

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Communications freelance opportunities available

The Communications Office at the University of Lethbridge has a number of exciting projects coming up this year that will require the help of freelance writers, designers, photographers and illustrators. Freelancers looking for an opportunity to work in a University environment are encouraged to send in their work. Those interested

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Library's QR codes debut

As smart phones become more and more popular, so do the applications that make them so useful. The University of Lethbridge Library [http://www.uleth.ca/lib] is catching on to this trend in a practical and useful way. The library initially delved into this area by introducing its mobile

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Copyright changes in effect

The University of Lethbridge licence with Access Copyright expired on Dec. 31, 2010, and due to changes initiated by Access Copyright, it will not be renewed. Effective January 1, 2011, instructors will no longer be able to print classroom handouts, have coursepacks created, or post articles on the learning management

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University's Holiday hours

The majority of the University of Lethbridge campus will close its doors for the holiday season beginning 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24. The campus will essentially be closed from this date through to 5 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4. However, those hoping to visit the U of

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Library's QR codes debut

As smart phones become more and more popular, so do the applications that make them so useful. The University of Lethbridge Library [http://www.uleth.ca/lib] is catching on to this trend in a practical and useful way. The library initially delved into this area by introducing its mobile

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New media students look to space

Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/] New Media [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/new-media] majors, Jeff Heaney and Jena Murray, have accepted offers to do their internships with the Canadian Space Agency [http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/default.asp] (CSA) in Montreal starting in January 2011.

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Theatrextra opens with dramatic tale

With a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, the stormy tale of The Song of the Say-Sayer, by Daniel Danis, rolls into the David Spinks Theatre in the new year. Appearing Jan. 20-22 at 8 p.m. nightly (with a 2 p.m. matinee on Jan. 22), TheatreXtra&

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Digital textbooks and e-books on the rise

The University of Lethbridge Bookstore is looking for feedback from students and faculty in regards to the use of e-books and digital textbooks. As the publishing world continues to move its products online, the Bookstore is interested in providing less expensive options to students and faculty members. The introduction of

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Textbook Buyback at Bookstore

The University of Lethbridge Bookstore is holding its pre-Christmas Textbook Buyback event, beginning Monday, Dec. 6 and running through Tuesday, Dec. 21. Textbooks will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Dec. 6-10, Dec. 13-17 and Dec. 20-21 at the Bookstore. To participate, bring your debit

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CCBN expansion project underway

The Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) has begun an expansion project that will add 224 sqm of laboratory space to the building. The CCBN Laboratory Addition Project is a five-month renovation that is scheduled to be completed May 1, 2011. The addition of laboratory space is onto the southwest

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Career Resources Centre on the move

The University's Career Resources Centre (CRC) is on the move. The Career Resources Centre, which houses the offices of Career & Employment Services, Management Co-op, Arts & Science Co-op and Applied Studies, is relocating to Anderson Hall. To accommodate this move, the office will be closed on Thursday,

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Low prep solutions to eating well

By DIANE BRITTON Eating well is challenging when your schedule is busy. Try these low preparation ideas to help create healthy meals when time is tight. The key to success is to plan and pack foods the night before. In the morning just get up, grab and go! Quick and