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Sighting schedule for space shuttle

The current NASA Space Shuttle Mission (STS-127), carrying Canadian astronaut and 2005 U of L Honorary Degree recipient Dr. Julie Payette, will be visible in the night sky at specific times during July and parts of August. The Space Shuttle is delivering people, supplies and lab components to the International

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E-mail delivery system proves popular

If you've submitted an inter-library loan request recently, chances are you've experienced the University Library's latest service improvement – e-mail delivery of article and book chapter requests. You can now access your filled journal article or book chapter request via a link to the item

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Application deadline extended

The window for applying to attend the University of Lethbridge this fall has been left open a little longer. Recognizing that making major life decisions can be difficult and choosing where to go to school in the fall is no different. In keeping with the University's educational philosophy

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Additional dollars to complete stadium project

The partnerships needed to construct the University of Lethbridge's Regional Stadium and Field Complex were on full display this past weekend when a major funding hurdle was cleared with help of the Alberta provincial government. Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, Lindsay Blackett, was in Lethbridge to announce

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Parking lots to be renamed

The University of Lethbridge is instituting the ABCs of parking this summer, all in an effort to stem confusion over the location of its parking lots. Over the next few months, parking areas on campus will be renamed. To date, parking lots have been named according to directions (North, Far

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U of L collection part of Glenbow exhibit

The major strength of the University of Lethbridge Art Collection is its diversity, housing works that not only represent a wide range of geographic locations, but also the full spectrum of media, artistic movements, genres and approaches. Due to this variety, the collection is often utilized by leading Canadian art

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Events Calendar

Lectures June 16 Monthly Lunch and Learn How is your financial health? Budgeting and financial planning in these challenging economic times. Money mentor Connie-Marie Riedlhuber discusses budgeting and developing a spending plan in today's economy. 12:05-12:55 p.m., L1050 Performances June 19 For the Love of

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New theatre lineup another winner

The 2009-2010 theatre season, as presented by the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts, promises to be another entertaining and highly varied lineup. The season opens on a witty and sophisticated note with Noel Coward's Hay Fever, Oct. 20-24. Hay Fever is a comedy about a family whose

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Inter-library loan e-mail delivery popular

If you've submitted an inter-library loan request recently, chances are you've experienced the University Library's latest service improvement – e-mail delivery of article and book chapter requests. You can now access your filled journal article or book chapter request via a link to the item

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Lasting Images - Art Collection

The major strength of the University of Lethbridge Art Collection is its diversity, housing works that not only represent a wide range of geographic locations, but also the full spectrum of media, artistic movements, genres and approaches. Due to this variety, the collection is often utilized by leading Canadian art

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Women encouraged to "Put Yourself First"

Women take note, the University of Lethbridge has entered into the Health Challenge – "Put Yourself First" to encourage woman to get their mammogram and Pap tests. The Alberta Health Services [http://www.albertahealthservices.ca] – Breast and Cervical Health Program, and the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation [http://www.lrhfoundation.

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Learning to snack the right way

Canadians eat 60 per cent of their daily calories from snacks. If you choose wisely, healthy snacks help control appetite, cravings and give you an energy boost. Be aware of portion size no matter what snack you choose. Little changes make a big difference • Pretzels (30 ml/100 calories) instead

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Bee Heart Smart Challenge continues success

The Bee Heart Smart Challenge – Walk, Run, Swim or Cycle 2009, from May 1 to June 13, was an initiative for staff and faculty sponsored by the U of L Wellness Committee and Sport and Recreation Services [http://www.uleth.ca/sportrec]. The program started in 2005 as a walking

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Sports Stadium proves a challenge

There is no denying that construction of the University of Lethbridge's new Regional Sports Stadium and Field Complex has been trying. Weather conditions have played havoc with the various phases of the project, delaying work crews and subsequently pushing back completion dates. So, it is hardly surprising to

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Program seeking friendship families

The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] International Programs Office is seeking families to join its International Friendship Family Program. This is a wonderful opportunity for local volunteer 'friendship families' to meet exchange students from around the world and welcome them into their

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Co-op Open House, Wednesday

The University of Lethbridge and its Faculty of Arts & Science, along with the Faculty of Management, is presenting an open house Wednesday for its Applied Studies/Cooperative Education and Internship Programs. The open house is scheduled to run 2 to 4 p.m. in Andy's Place (AH100)

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Drivers beware of radar

Lead feet beware; radar and photo radar is coming to the University of Lethbridge campus. The Lethbridge Regional Police Service has received complaints about speeding vehicles on the U of L campus, specifically on Valley Road, the entrance point to campus off the University Drive and Columbia Blvd. intersection. As

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Parking lots to be renamed

Over the summer, all University of Lethbridge parking lots will be renamed. However, instead of calling the West Lot "Rose", the Exploration Place Lot "Naomi" or the Parkway Service Complex lot "Laurel" (which could be even more challenging to explain than the present system)

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Search for new Associate VP

The search is on for a new Associate Vice-President (Academic) as the University of Lethbridge looks to fill the position vacated by Dr. Kris Magnusson. Magnusson leaves the U of L to take on the role of Dean of Education at Simon Fraser University, creating an opening on the University&

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Herschel launch a rousing success

The ISIS program is already reaping dividends for the University of Lethbridge. As a result, its students will prosper for years to come. The first major project under the recently formed Institute for Space Imaging Science, a collaboration with the University of Calgary, went into space Thursday with the launch

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Bilogical sciences conference, Tuesday

The Department of Biological Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/bio] at the University of Lethbridge is hosting the 11th Annual Meeting of the Alberta Introductory Biology Association (AIBA), Tuesday. The theme of the 2009 conference is 'Dealing with Change in Introductory Biology'. The U of L will welcome

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Health Centre remains open over summer

Summer semester at the University of Lethbridge sees many services close down but the U of L Health Centre will remain open. Physician services throughout the summer will feature reduced hours, while nurse services will remain available until July 14. If the doors to the Health Centre are closed when

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Robin named Citizen of the Year

Former Chancellor Emeritus Keith Robin was named Lethbridge's Citizen of the Year Monday, an honour fittingly bestowed on a man who helped shape post-secondary education in southern Alberta. The annual award, presented by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge [http://lethbridgerotary.org/] and the Lethbridge Herald [http://www.lethbridgeherald.

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Long service awards, Wednesday

The University of Lethbridge is holding its annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Students' Union Ballrooms. A total of 83 employees who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service, and

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How Influenza A H1N1 affects you

Canadians are not immune to the swine flu, and neither is the University of Lethbridge. There is however, no reason to panic. There is a lot of information in the news media about the current 'flu' nicknamed swine flu (actually an H1N1 influenza strain) but before panic sets