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TheatreXtra gets gritty

A provocative story of love, sex and a serial killer in 1990s Edmonton caps off the TheatreXtra season. Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Canadian playwright Brad Fraser runs in the David Spinks Theatre from Mar. 4 to 6 at 8 p.m. nightly, with a

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Gauging the effects of peak oil

Peak Oil is the point in time when the rate of oil production reaches its highest level and begins an immutable reduction. There is wide speculation surrounding whether this event has already happened or how far into the future it can be expected to happen. Peak Oil and related issues

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Lasting Images - Tony Scherman

Tony Scherman was born in Toronto in 1950, and received a master's degree from the Royal College of Art in London, England, in 1974. He is recognized as one of Canada's consummate artists working in the encaustic medium. His prolific art practice has extended over three

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Holt still manning the point

University of Lethbridge alumnus Spencer Holt (BMgt '00) has an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, is currently pursuing a PhD and his career is flipping burgers. You might think all that education has gone to waste – hardly. It's just the latest avenue that Holt is

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Policing the Games

Olympic athletes are on a constant quest to achieve higher, faster, stronger results. University of Lethbridge alumnus Tim Takahashi (BA '94) helps to make sure they do so fairly. Takahashi, a U of L kinesiology [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/knes/] sessional intructor and clinic director of Dynamic Rehab,

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Avoiding identity theft

In this increasingly digital world, sharing information online can be a risky prospect. Just how safe is your identity and what can you do to protect your interests? Internal Auditor Sonya von Heyking and Darren Schell of the University's Information Security Office have the answers. On Wednesday, Feb.

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Music at Noon features Krzysztof Biernacki

The University of Lethbridge will be treated to a free performance by Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, (baritone, University of Northern Florida) and Elinor Lawson (piano) in Tuesday's edition of the Music at Noon series. Biernacki has established a strong reputation as a versatile artist and very talented teacher. Trained

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Big Band set for 10th edition of popular cabaret

It's your annual opportunity to get dressed to the nines, but with an added bonus of celebrating a 10th. The Big Band Cabaret is one of the major social events of the winter months and this year marks a special occasion. "It's the 10th anniversary

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Patience in the David Spinks Theatre

You have everything you need, but do you need everything you have? Patience, by Canadian playwright Jason Sherman, attempts to answer this question during its run in the David Spinks Theatre, Jan. 21 through 23 at 8 p.m. nightly, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Jan. 23.

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Library display celebrates Blackfoot culture

Linda Many Guns, a Native American Studies [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/nas] faculty member, and Pat Breaker, a graduate student, have collaborated with the University Library to create a new display showcasing Many Guns' personal collection of beads and native clothing/artifacts. How Trade Goods and Beads were

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Torch relay to feature U of L runners

The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay [http://www.lethbridgetorchrelay.ca/celebration/celebration.html] will make its way through the Lethbridge area Sunday, Jan. 17 and as of now, three individuals with ties to the University of Lethbridge are included on the torch relay team. Calgary resident and CP Rail employee Chantelle

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Health Centre offering H1N1 and seasonal flu shots

With another wave of H1N1 flu expected to hit the Canadian population early in the new year, the University of Lethbridge Health Centre is urging students, staff and faculty to get their flu shots if they have not already done so. The Health Centre has both H1N1 and seasonal influenza

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Big Band set for 10th edition of popular cabaret

It's your annual opportunity to get dressed to the nines, but with an added bonus of celebrating a 10th. The Big Band Cabaret is one of the major social events of the winter months and this year marks a special occasion. "It's the 10th anniversary

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Patience poses a question

You have everything you need, but do you need everything you have? Patience, by Canadian playwright Jason Sherman, attempts to answer this question during its run in the David Spinks Theatre, Jan. 21 through 23 at 8 p.m. nightly, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Jan. 23.

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Lasting Images - Takao Tanabe

Born in Prince Rupert in 1926, Takao Tanabe spent the early part of his life interned with his family and other Japanese-Canadians in the B.C. Interior as a result of the Second World War. After the end of the war and having worked several menial jobs, Tanabe decided to

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Classical duo celebrated

The musical event, "Schumann and Chopin: Hearts Alive at 200" on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. in the University Recital Hall pays homage to Robert Schumann and Frederic Chopin by celebrating the timeless music these composers created during their lifetimes. The year 2010 marks the bicentennial

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Delegation tours campus

A group of officials from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University [http://www.zstu.edu.cn/english/Index.html] Hangzhou, China visited the University of Lethbridge in December as part of a whirlwind tour of Alberta. The Lethbridge visit was spearheaded by U of L grad Winston Chow (BASc '80) and organized

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Campus Kudos

Professor Emeritus John-Paul Christopher Jackson (Music) has just been named an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre and his compositions are registers with SOCAN. Janice Rahn's (Art Education) video, entitled Cello Solo, took the Grand Prize in the Glenbow Museum's 1 Minute Video Challenge. Dr.

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Art Gallery ready to spread its wings

The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery [http://www.uleth.ca/artgallery/] is on the move – but don't break out the packing crates just yet. The move is not physical but rather administrative as the gallery, once administered by the Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/

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Markin Hall construction a smooth process

Under budget and ahead of schedule – in the world of construction, it's like winning the lotto on back-to-back weekends. Such is the case with Markin Hall, the new home for the Faculties of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] and Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/hlsc]. With

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Library project aimed at reducing stress

Students zonked out from studying in the University of Lethbridge Library can take a break in a new Stress-Free Zone on Level 11 (L1114). Nightly, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 21, students can take a break, have a snack, watch a movie, play a game

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Library entrance closed

The main entrance to the University Library will be closed on Monday, Dec. 14 while University facilities staff repair a damaged heating unit that froze and then broke, causing a water leak from the ceiling. No one was injured. A detour is in place so that pedestrians can get through

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Final opportunity for VRP inclusion

There is one final opportunity for staff and faculty at the University of Lethbridge to take advantage of the one-time Voluntary Retirement Program [http://www.uleth.ca/hum/VoluntaryRetirementProgram/VRP_website_page.htm] being offered by the Board of Governors. The final application date for inclusion in the VRP is

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U of L sets its holiday hours

The Christmas break is upon us and the University of Lethbridge has released its scheduled operating hours for the various campus facilities. While the majority of offices at the University of Lethbridge close over the holiday break, the many fitness services located in the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre and

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Cuellar leads Botero discussion

The University of Lethbridge Latin American Film Series, in conjunction with the Lethbridge Public Library, presents: Botero, Born in Medellin, tonight, 7 p.m. at the library's Theatre Gallery. This free event features German director Peter Schamoni's feature film, followed by a lively discussion led by