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ULSU elections enlightening

Flames vs. Oilers. Harper vs. Dion. Competition between rivals provides free advertising and captures public attention, both of which are valuable assets when in want of a larger fan base or having polls tipped in your favour. So what do you do when no competition exists? With three of four

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U of L competes at CMA event

CALGARY, AB – Five business students from the University of Lethbridge competed in Certified Management Accountants [http://www.cma-alberta.com] (CMA) Alberta's first-ever Board Governance Competition, Mar. 5-6, in Calgary. The students analyzed a governance case, based on a fictitious not-for-profit company, and presented their recommendations to a judging

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Creating an educational legacy

Constance Sheriff grew up in a home where her parents were both teachers, so it comes as no surprise that she followed in their steps as a life-long supporter of education. Constance, a current U of L graduate student pursuing an individualized multidisciplinary masters of arts with a focus in

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O'Dea earns EUS award

It was a full house at the annual general meeting of the Education Undergraduate Society [http://www.uleth.ca/edu/eus/] (EUS) in early February, due largely to a special presentation to Dr. Jane O'Dea, dean of the Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/edu/]. O'

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New space allows DRC staff to better serve students

Update - The Disabilities Resource Centre is now referred to as the Accommodated Learning Centre The next time you walk into a classroom, take a look around and try and find a student with a disability. With just over three per cent of the University's student body currently

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ULSU election polls open

The polls are open as the University of Lethbridge Students' Union conducts its annual elections. Polls opened at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and will remain open through to 3 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 5. Results of the election will be announced later that afternoon, 5 p.m. in

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Film, discussion examines recycling

The latest offering of the Latin American Film Series [http://www.uleth.ca/notice/display.html?b=302&s=11364] examines the old adage that one man's trash is truly another man's treasure. Cartoneros, an Argentinian film under the direction of Ernesto Livon-Grosman, follows the

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Library celebrates freedom to read

The written word can be very powerful, provoking and to some, even dangerous. The books these words create can similarly challenge convention and stir up controversy. Their availability however cannot be curtailed. Such is the theme of Freedom to Read Week. The University of Lethbridge Library has created a display

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SWATCA descends upon U of L

While there is a distinct lack of students on campus this week, the University of Lethbridge will be teeming with teachers over the next two days as the South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention Association (SWATCA) holds its 110th Annual Teachers' Convention Thursday and Friday. Reading week sees the

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Male nursing open house, Friday

The University of Lethbridge School of Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/] is looking for a few good men . . . to become nurses. Interest in what would be considered a non-traditional career choice for men a few years ago is growing, thanks to the diversity of practice, the excellent career

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Featured artist: Carl Beam (1943-2005)

Carl Beam was an internationally acclaimed contemporary Canadian artist of Ojibway descent, whose work will survive as a milestone in the development of the Canadian Aboriginal voice on the international art scene. Beam was born in 1943 at M'Chigeeng (West Bay) on Manitoulin Island. As a child he

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Men's Health Fair at 1st Choice Centre

It's widely accepted that men avoid going to the doctor, often to the detriment of their health. The University of Lethbridge Health Centre is tackling that problem by bringing health advice to men, in an easily accessible format. The second annual Men's Health Fair is scheduled

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ULSU nominations week

It is nominations week on campus for the upcoming University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) Executive Council and General Assembly elections. A total of 20 positions are available with four seats on Executive Council and 16 seats in the General Assembly up for grabs. The

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Opera Workshop performs comedy and tragedy

Take one lyric operatic tragedy, contrast it with one light-hearted comic romp and you have a great evening of entertainment. "The first half of the evening features the lyric tragedy Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell, arguably England's greatest native composer," says Dr. Blaine Hendsbee, director.

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Global Drums! promises both sight and sound

A feast for both the ears and eyes greets those who attend Global Drums!, Feb. 27-28, 8 p.m. in the University Theatre. High energy, interesting instruments and world music will fill the theatre as the U of L Percussion Ensemble takes over. Also on the program are special guests

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Your healthy weight - the healthy way

If you're one of the many people who made their New Year's Resolution to lose weight, then here are five ways to help fast track your goal. LIQUID CALORIES Proper hydration helps control your appetite and fight fatigue. Focus on water and other hydrating fluids like

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Peer Referral takes message to students

How often do you reach the end of a journey and think to yourself, "If I only knew then what I know now?" The journey most assuredly would have been much smoother and more rewarding. The re-birth of the University of Lethbridge's Peer Referral service is

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On the Ice of Labrador, a unique, visual experience

True stories about aviators, trombone players, mortality on railroad tracks, blood sugar cycles of a young diabetic, an English woman in a hut of rotten potatoes and a journey of Alzheimer's are all woven together in one stunning dance production. On the Ice of Labrador, by Montréal Danse,

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Nursing a viable career path for men

Changing long-entrenched attitudes can often be a slow and gradual process. Peter Kellett, an academic assistant in the University of Lethbridge's Nursing [http://www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/nursing] program, is attempting to give that process a nudge. Kellett and the Faculty of Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/

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Aguilar headlines International Dinner lineup

Mexican exchange student Cesar Aguilar came to Canada under inconspicuous pretence – he just wanted to learn English. When he opened his mouth however, everyone quickly took notice. Blessed with a singing voice as melodic and pure as it is unique, the 18-year-old first-year University of Lethbridge music student will highlight

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UNews website up and running

The University of Lethbridge's Communications team is venturing into cyberspace with the introduction of UNews, a new vehicle through which they will present all the information that's relevant to the campus community. The UNews concept was introduced in January and it combines the functionality of a

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Screening of Cidade de Deus (City of God)

The University of Lethbridge's Department of New Media [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/new-media] will be presenting a screening of the critically-acclaimed film Cidade de Deus (City of God), Monday evening at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery. Dr. Omar Rodríguez from the Department of Modern Languages [http:

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International Dinner tickets available

Friday is the last day for discount ticket prices for the 17th Annual International Dinner [http://www.uleth.ca/ics/dinner]. Considered one of the highlight social events of the academic year, the 17th Annual International Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12 in the University of Lethbridge Atrium. Tickets

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U of L gets high marks

Student satisfaction gets top grades at the University of Lethbridge, according to the results of a Maclean's [http://www.macleans.ca/] magazine poll. In areas such as class size, student/professor interaction, overall quality of education and student satisfaction, the U of L ranked consistently high. Maclean'

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The BFG to take over stage

By KATHERINE WASIAK Creating family theatre is nothing new for Nicolas Hanson. Creating a world of giants, however, presents a new challenge. Hanson, who teaches two courses in Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) for the University of Lethbridge's Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts, directs The BFG (Big