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Giants present a welcome challenge for Hanson

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 Friendly Giant) by

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New after-degree nursing program

As a generation of nurses readies for retirement, the University of Lethbridge has recognized a future need for registered nurses with the introduction of a new degree program. In collaboration with Lethbridge College, the U of L is introducing a new Bachelor of Nursing after-degree program [http://www.uleth.ca/

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CAETL seminar today

Assuming students are learning what you are trying to teach can be a disappointing exercise. The Centre for the Advancement of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CAETL) presents a seminar dedicated to tackle that problem. "Getting Feedback on Student Learning" is the title of the latest CAETL lecture

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Wind damages Wellness Centre

A security and safety notice has been issued today in regards to wind damage sustained by the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Both the north and south exit doors to the Wellness Centre have been closed. People are directed to use the Turcotte Hall or Students'

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Graduate student workshop today

Class discussion is something that instructors want to encourage, but getting it and then keeping it going is far more difficult than it might appear. The Centre for the Advancement of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CAETL [http://www.uleth.ca/caetl]) looks to help graduate students with this task,

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Cooper tells WorldCom fraud story

Cynthia Cooper brought a corporate giant to its knees and now she's filling seats by telling her story. Known internationally as the WorldCom whistleblower, Cooper and her team of internal auditors launched a 2002 investigation that uncovered $3.8 billion in fraud — the largest corporate fraud in history

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Engineering human languages

By KATHERINE WASIAK Combine equal parts linguistic sensibility with "gadget guy" capability and soon you have a recipe for a computer program that helps students learn a new language. "Computers can handle more than just numbers and computations," says Dr. Tim Pope, of the University of

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Flying Doctors began here

They travel all over the world, volunteering their time to promote medical care, dental care and education to those most in need — and the idea started right here at the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Benjamin Cavilla founded Flying Doctors of Canada [http://www.flyingdoctors.ca/] only a year ago but

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Teacher Job Fair in Atrium

Students in the Faculty of Education will have a valuable opportunity to network with possible future employers today as the University hosts a Teacher Job Fair [http://www.uleth.ca/edu/jobfair/ ] in the Atrium. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and features more

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Exercise caution around campus

The University of Lethbridge campus is a slippery place today after a light snowfall this morning coated several patches of ice that had formed overnight. Risk & Safety Services is warning all those who are making their way around campus today to exercise extreme caution. Areas such as parking lots

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Counselling Services offers safe haven

When it comes to maintaining their physical health, people know where to turn. However, maintaining one's mental health may present unique challenges and it is important to know what resources are available to students on campus. The University of Lethbridge, through collaboration of the Counselling Services [http://www.

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Cooper to tell WorldCom fraud story

Cynthia Cooper brought a corporate giant to its knees and now she's filling seats by telling her story. Known internationally as the WorldCom whistleblower, Cooper and her team of internal auditors launched a 2002 investigation that uncovered $3.8 billion in fraud — the largest corporate fraud in history

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Athletics helped shape Misak's future

To attend or not to attend: that is the question — unless of course you are Interim Vice President and Provost at the University of Toronto Dr. Cheryl Misak (BA '83). The question then, of course, becomes moot. "My mother was a school teacher and it was pretty clear

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IME students into ICBC finals

A group of Integrated Management Experience (IME) students in the Faculty of Management has made the final round of Canada's most prestigious business case competition. Five U of L students made it through a grueling preliminary process to win the right to compete in the finals with business

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Horns Scholarship Breakfast to feature Tewksbury, Muir

Consistently striving to push through limits to achieve exceptional results, University of Lethbridge Pronghorn athletes are grooming the traits that will help them succeed in athletics, academics and beyond. On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 (7 to 9 a.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness Gymnasium), Pronghorn Athletics

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U of L buildings achieve LEED status

The University of Lethbridge is taking a leadership approach in southern Alberta, setting a LEED [http://www.leed.net/] standard in the design and construction of its new campus buildings. Beginning with the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness and continuing with the construction of the Alberta Water

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2011 Honorary Degree Recipients

The 2011 Honorary Degree Recipients Maude Barlow Maude Barlow is a widely published author, leader in the International Water Justice Movement, senior advisor on water to the 63rd president of the United Nations General Assembly and the founding member and national chairperson of the Council of Canadians. Clint Dunford Clint

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Changes don't have to end with Challenge

The 7th Annual Bee Heart Smart Challenge has concluded for the year and what a successful year we had! A total of 18 teams (consisting of 165 people plus a number of individual participants) took part and the competition was fierce. Although I tried to get my name on the

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Library is into pop fiction

Soon, you'll be able to get more than just academic reads at the University Library [https://www.uleth.ca/lib/]. The library is planning to set up a leisure reading section on level 10, purchasing a selection of best-selling fiction books that will be displayed on a revolving

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Incoming executive excited about opportunity to boost student engagement

The spring winds bring an annual changing of the guard at the University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]). As another successful year at the Students' Union comes to an end, a new Executive Council is poised to usher in new, and what it expects

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Events - June 2011

Lectures June 14 | Wellness Lunch and Learn: Edible and Sustainable Gardening and Landscaping | Jason Baranec and Julia Mitchell (Southern Alberta Permaculture) present tips on positive solutions for a sustainable future. | Noon to 1 p.m., Andy's Place (AH100) June 22 | International Year of Chemistry Guest Speaker: Dr. Pierre

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Lasting Images - Painters Eleven

In 1952, painter Alexandra Luke organized the first Canadian exhibition of abstract painting to be assembled on a national scale in Canada. In the brochure for the show, titled Canadian Abstract Exhibition, she wrote, "Painting should not stop with the already discovered beauty but continue searching." Due to

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Lasting Images - Lethbridge art

An unknown local artist between 1913 and 1921 created this painting of an aerial view of the city of Lethbridge. The work spent most of its early life hanging in the Arlington Hotel, a downtown establishment that operated under a variety of owners and titles from 1910 to 2007, when

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Historic festival

The 1950s are the focus of the 2011 Historic Lethbridge Festival, May 3-8, with myriad activities planned for everyone in the family. The University of Lethbridge is hosting two events as part of the festivities. The U of L Art Gallery has an exhibition entitled, The 1950s: Works from the

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Open house invites public

Once again, the U of L Art Department is opening its studios and workshops to the public. On Apr. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, everyone is welcome to tour the Art Department. "We want people to experience the diversity and excellence of