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Season pass saves money

Choose your own seat and save 25 per cent when you get a season ticket for the mainstage theatre season or the Faculty Artists and Friends Series. Season tickets are currently on sale and are available until the first show of each series. Be sure to reserve your season ticket

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A perfect time to assess health goals

It's all about U! With the start of another new academic year, it is a great time to take stock of your own health and wellness. Over the next few months, there are many opportunities and resources available on campus to help you assess your well-being. Get Fit

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Opportunity to learn Arabic

A unique opportunity to learn the Arabic language is being offered this fall by the U of L's International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/global/]. Spoken Arabic, a free, non-credit course, is open to all students, staff and faculty and will be offered on Wednesday evenings

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ULSU by-election nominations open

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) will be holding an internal by-election to fill four vacancies in the General Assembly. Positions to be filled include: Management Representative; First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Representative; Calgary Campus Representative; and Board of Governors Representative. The nomination period

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International centre offers unique study opportunity

A unique opportunity to learn the Arabic language is being offered this fall by the U of L's International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/global]. Spoken Arabic, a free, non-credit course, is open to all students, staff and faculty and will be offered on Wednesday evenings

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Mahon to take part in Dunk Tank

If you haven't had an opportunity to talk to University of Lethbridge president Dr. Mike Mahon [http://www.uleth.ca/prs], Saturday's Whoop-Up Days [http://www.exhibitionpark.ca/index.php/general-events/2010-events/whoop-up-days] celebrations might just be the perfect forum. Not only can you meet the

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Health Centre now open for clinics

The University of Lethbridge Health Centre [http://www.uleth.ca/ross/health_centre] is offering a pair of clinics in advance of opening for full-time services beginning Sept. 7. Two clinics, Tuesday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, kick off

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Hot water shut down throughout campus

The University of Lethbridge Facility Operations and Maintenance department will be replacing campus hot water valves throughout the week, Aug. 23-27. This valve replacement will affect the availability of hot water in a variety of locations that are on the primary heating loop. Buildings that will be affected are as

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Summer Vocal workshop concerts on tap

The first of two season-ending concerts is on tap this weekend when the University of Lethbridge's Intensive Summer Vocal workshops present Summer Serenade on Saturday, Aug. 14. This concert caps off the Teen Program component of the Intensive Summer Vocal workshop. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. in

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Fall science camps filling up

Inquisitive young minds have the perfect outlet for exploring the scientific world with the University of Lethbridge's Youth Science & Technology Programs. A trio of science camps is already close to filling registration quotas and parents are urged to sign up now if they intend to have their

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Power outages set for Tuesday, Aug. 17

Scheduled maintenance to a number of the University's electrical systems will result in intermittent power outages the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 17. The University's electrical department is scheduling maintenance to campus electrical systems from 9 to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17. These tests include:

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New Edmonton campus director appointed

Dr. David Keast has been appointed the new director of the University of Lethbridge's Edmonton campus. He follows Naomi Beke, who accepted a position as associate registrar at Grant MacEwan University. Keast began his duties Aug. 1. Keast holds an MEd and a PhD in Educational Administration from

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Faculty of Education loses a founding member

One of the founders of the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/education] has passed away. Dr. Samuel Aubrey Earl passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, just two days prior to his 101st birthday. Earl was a respected educator whose career encompassed roles

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Earl helped establish vision

One of the founders of the University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/education] has passed away. Dr. Samuel Aubrey Earl passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, just two days prior to his 101st birthday. Earl was a respected educator whose career encompassed roles

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South Korea tour students offer blog

Students from the University of Lethbridge are giving people the opportunity to join them on a cultural tour of South Korea, if only through their eyes. The new IDST 2850: Study Tour of South Korea [http://www.uleth.ca/ics/exchanges/korea.htm] class is currently in South Korea and

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Dietitian warns against calorie-laden drinks

By DIANE BRITTON Calorie-laden drinks may feel great on your taste buds but they are not good for your waistline. Even though many drinks contain the same amount of calories as a decent sized snack, they don't contribute to your food satisfaction, and therefore likely won't

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Theatre season packs punch

Challenging, engrossing and engaging describe the 2010/2011 University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/ffa] theatre season. From classical to controversial, the plays strike a balance between academic challenges and audience appeal. The first show of the season, Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein,

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Welcome to campus Dr. Mike Mahon

Like any other new employee, Dr. Mike Mahon is on campus this week going through the rigors of being introduced to his new position. His new role just happens to be the sixth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Lethbridge. Mahon officially took over the role of president and

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Aurora College, University of Lethbridge sign agreement

Aurora College [http://www.auroracollege.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/home.aspx], located in Fort Smith, North West Territories, and the University of Lethbridge [http://www.uleth.ca/] are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement that offers graduates of the Aurora College Business Administration Diploma Program the opportunity

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Peer partners sought for exchange

The University of Lethbridge's International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/global/] (ICS) is looking for peer partners as it once again hosts exchange students from Japan this fall. The U of L has had a longstanding exchange agreement with Hokkai Gakuen University [http://www.hokkai-s-u.ac.

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Scheduled power outage on Sunday

The University of Lethbridge has scheduled a power outage for the early hours of the morning on Sunday, May 30 to facilitate improvements at various construction projects throughout campus. The outage is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. and will directly affect the 1st

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River bottom closed due to rising Oldman waters

University of Lethbridge faculty, staff and students are warned to stay away from the Oldman River after the City of Lethbridge officially closed access to the river bottom, early Friday morning. The Oldman River continues to rise and is expected to reach peak flow between noon and 6 p.m.

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Collage aux folles in Christou Gallery

The Helen Christou Gallery exposes compelling layers of the U of L Art Collection with Collage aux folles, on display from June 11 to Aug. 28 in the Helen Christou Gallery. The exhibition explores collage as a formative creative process and elevated fine art technique using enticing selections from both

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Theatre season packs punch

Challenging, engrossing and engaging describe the 2010/2011 University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/ffa] theatre season. From classical to controversial, the plays strike a balance between academic challenges and audience appeal. The first show of the season, Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein,

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Lasting Images - Ron Moppett

Ron Moppett was born in England in 1945 and immigrated to Canada in 1957. He attended the Alberta College of Art and Design and went on to teach and curate at his alma mater as well as the University of Calgary and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.