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Illness Registry to close over break

The University of Lethbridge will shut down its H1N1 Illness Registry throughout the Christmas break, beginning Friday, Dec. 11, the final day of classes for the fall semester. The registry was introduced just prior to the height of illness cases related to the H1N1 virus and proved to be a

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Dean of Education presentations

The second of three public presentations by candidates vying for the position of Dean of Education at the University of Lethbridge is on tap Tuesday, Dec. 9. Dr. Lynn Bosetti of the University of Calgary will give a presentation beginning at 3:30 p.m. in room W646. The one-hour

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Voice majors earn National Youth Choir spots

Voice majors from the University of Lethbridge have been selected for three of the four positions open to Alberta university students with the prestigious National Youth Choir. "Having three of the singers come from our program speaks both to its strength and the talent of the marvelous young musicians

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Heartwarming Opera for Whole Family: Amahl and the Night Visitors, Dec.5

The Christmas spirit comes to the University when the Opera Workshop presents Amahl and the Night Visitors on Dec. 5 at 1 pm, 3 pm and 7 pm, and on Dec. 6 at 2 pm in the University Recital Hall. Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the heart-warming story of

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Cheng’s group posts best-ever regional result

Dr. Howard Cheng would like nothing better than to beat the University of Alberta at the Rocky Mountain Regional Programming Contest. With the group of students he has now, that's a distinct possibility. Cheng and three groups of University of Lethbridge students took part in the Rocky Mountain

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Construction has been 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 and Health Sciences. With occupants slated to be moving in the first week of

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Singing across Canada

Voice majors from the University of Lethbridge have been selected for three of the four positions open to Alberta university students with the prestigious National Youth Choir. "Having three of the singers come from our program speaks both to its strength and the talent of the marvelous young musicians

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Education’s Job Fair brings employers to campus

The Faculty of Education receives countless calls from school boards looking to hire their graduates. As a result, they found a great way to deal with all the requests – Job Fair. Now set to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Faculty of Education Job Fair goes Jan. 20, 2010 from 9:

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University hosts Boat Race

If you want an entertaining way to spend an hour on Wednesday, Nov. 25, visit the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre beginning at 1 p.m. to witness the sailing (and likely sinking) of a number of cardboard boat creations that will be put to the 'water test'

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Festen offers dark perspective

Secrets, scandal and slander are the themes of David Eldridge's Festen, the next Theatre and Dramatic Arts production, playing Nov. 24 to 28, 8 p.m. nightly in the University Theatre. This dark and intriguing work shakes the skeletons in the closet of a family's shameful

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Latin American Film Series event, Wednesday

The University of Lethbridge's Latin American Film Series presents "Without Name", Wednesday night, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library. In this award-winning film, Cary Fukunaga tells the connected stories of Sayra and Willy. Sayra is a young Honduran woman traveling with her father and

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University members earn keys to the city

Friday the 13th, traditionally a day of bad luck for superstitious people, was instead a lucky day for several organizations and members of the University of Lethbridge and broader community who received a ceremonial Key to the City of Lethbridge from Mayor Bob Tarleck. "I am pleased that so

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U of L's iGEM team is golden

The University of Lethbridge iGEM team won a gold medal at the iGEM International [http://2009.igem.org/Main_Page] competition in Boston, Mass. at the end of October. A total of 112 teams vied for gold, silver and bronze medals. Only 10 Canadian teams received gold medals, three of

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Combat sleep apnea by attending Lunch and Learn

Do you find you are often tired, even after a full night's sleep? Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious breathing problem that interrupts your sleep. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive

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In the Gallery

History interweaves with art during the installation To Mark on Surface, by Vancouver based artist Dana Claxton. "Dana Claxton's interpretation of landscape and aboriginal themes is very poetic," says Josephine Mills, director and curator of the U of L Art Gallery. "The exhibit is a

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Positive Space showing at David Spinks Theatre

TheatreXtra puts a positive spin on the theatre with the Nov. 5 to 7 showing of Positive Space. "I've always been an actor, but this is my first time directing," says dramatic arts major Ian McFarlane about his directorial debut. "Positive Space presents creative ways

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Positive Space a debut effort for director

TheatreXtra puts a positive spin on the theatre with the Nov. 5 to 7 showing of Positive Space. "I've always been an actor, but this is my first time directing," says dramatic arts major Ian McFarlane about his directorial debut. "Positive Space presents creative ways

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Singers join Chorus for Season of Joy

The U of L Singers and U of L Women's Chorus share the stage for Season of Joy on Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. at Southminster United Church. The evening features a rich program of choral repertoire from traditional works to familiar seasonal classics. "With this

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Festen offers dark perspective

Secrets, scandal and slander are the themes of David Eldridge's Festen, the next Theatre and Dramatic Arts production, playing Nov. 24 to 28, 8 p.m. nightly in the University Theatre. This dark and intriguing work shakes the skeletons in the closet of a family's shameful

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Balancing work and play

We've played with toys since we were kids, so it's hardly surprising that with the toys available in the University's kinesiology [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/knes/] labs, students are lining up for independent study opportunities that allow them to keep playing. The play,

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Internet connectivity restored

The Telus Internet connection at the University of Lethbridge has been restored to full working status after not being available since early Monday morning. All persons on campus are now able to once again gain access to the web or any other off campus network services.

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A new twist on the art of breakdance

Breakdance for Solo Cello, the title speaks for itself. Montreal's Solid State Breakdance [http://www.solidstatebreakdance.com] brings its mash-up of styles, music and genre to the University Theatre, Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m., and explores the fluidity and grace of a dance style known for

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U of L Welcomes New Dean of Fine Arts and University Librarian

U of L Welcomes New Dean of Fine Arts and University Librarian Zimbabwe-born muralist Dr. Desmond Rochfort assumed the position of dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts in July, taking over for Dr. Ches Skinner, who had presided over the Faculty for the previous 10 years. Rochfort, who was

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H1N1 flu vaccine now available

The H1N1 Influenza vaccine is now available in Alberta and the distribution schedule for the southern Alberta area has been announced. Once again, Alberta Health Services has mandated that flu shots be administered only at public mass venue sites, meaning the University of Lethbridge cannot provide H1N1 flu shots for

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Wiszowaty to speak at Galileo's

There is no way to truly understand the hardships developing countries face than to immerse yourself in that situation. Robin Wiszowaty has done this and on Monday, Oct. 26, she will share these experiences with the University of Lethbridge. "Robin Wiszowaty has experienced things that U of L Students