In the Blackfoot culture, the circle represents all things connected in the universe: the four directions, the four seasons, the four elements, the four sacred medicines. The circular design of tipis promotes face-to-face communication, discussion and decision-making. It’s perhaps fitting that student mentors in the Scotiabank First Nations, Métis

This fall, the first cohort of students enrolled in the Faculty of Management’s minor in Agricultural Enterprise Management, thanks to a $5-million donation from local agricultural entrepreneur Cor Van Raay. Dr. Shamsul Alam, professor of finance, associate dean in the Faculty of Management and director of management graduate programs,

Canadian universities are leading an international effort to create campuses that will improve the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff. The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Lethbridge, Memorial University, Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary are the first universities to formally

The AGILITY Idea Shop was officially unveiled recently at the University of Lethbridge, the latest in a series of innovation zones being put into place across campus. "The Idea Shop is open to all majors and is a space that students can use for collaborating on new ideas, getting

Halloween on campus will be filled with the screams of unwilling personal details suffering a quick but gruesome end. Information Technology Services is inviting students, staff and faculty, and the wider community to come and shred their unwanted personal information by hosting Nightmare on Shred Street. Records and Information Manager,

As the winter months quickly approach, work on the Destination Project is far from slowing down. University President, Dr. Mike Mahon, recently toured the construction site and says the progress is remarkable. “I toured the site in early September and in that short amount of time it has undergone incredible

The University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus is excited to introduce its new Campus Manager, Leah Zelin. Zelin is a born-and-raised Calgarian with an extensive background in post-secondary operations and leadership. She begins her one-year term on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. “After visiting the campus, I felt a great sense of

Known for his expertise in evaluation and assessment, the Faculty of Education’s Dr. David Slomp has been appointed a University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Teaching Chair. Educated at the University of Alberta, Slomp joined the U of L in 2011. His background includes classroom experience, both as a

The Destination Project site has welcomed a big, bright yellow buddy to do some seriously heavy lifting. The tower crane, nicknamed “Big Yeller” which stands over 200 ft tall, is owned by PCL Construction Management. PCL Superintendent, Daryl Campbell, says it took some careful forethought and manpower to get Big

The Faculty of Health Sciences has welcomed registered nurse and long-time nursing instructor, Peter Kellett, to the position of assistant dean of nursing. Kellett who has been a strong advocate for men in the field of nursing says he is thrilled to step into the new role. “I have the

University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Paul Hayes has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. This is among the highest honours bestowed to chemists and a first for the University of Lethbridge. “It’s a humbling group to be a member of,” says Hayes. “I was

Dr. Susan McDaniel, a University of Lethbridge sociology professor, has been chosen as one of three top finalists in the Insight Award category of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) 2016 Impact Awards. “I extend my respect and congratulations to Susan, whose career is one most of

Anyone who’s considering attending the University of Lethbridge can get a 360-degree view of campus during the annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “If you apply to attend uLethbridge for fall 2017, either before or at Open House, and you

As their numbers at the University of Lethbridge continue to grow, postdoctoral fellows took the time last week to hold the first ever Postdoc Appreciation Day. The U of L Postdoctoral Association (ULPA) was formed about a year ago and boasts a membership of around 45. “Postdocs have finished their

While he’s recently received media attention for his paper on choking self-treatment published in the journal Resuscitation [http://www.resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-9572(16)00087-3/fulltext], Dr. Artur Luczak, a University of Lethbridge neuroscience professor, typically receives attention for his research into neural activity in the sensory cortex. Luczak

Dr. Julia Brassolotto has always looked at health policy issues from an equity perspective. That point of view shaped her first research work in rural Alberta and set the stage for her new role as Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions (AIHS) Research Chair in Rural Health and Well-being at the University

The Pronghorn women’s rugby team will see a significant increase in the program’s Athletic Financial Awards (AFA) thanks to the commitment and generosity of a local couple. Lorne and Diane Patzer, CI Financial and Assante Financial have collaborated to create up to 10 new awards per year with

A renowned neuroscientist, an accomplished anthropologist and a leading biologist from the University of Lethbridge have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC). Their election acknowledges the remarkable accomplishments of Drs. Louise Barrett, Bruce McNaughton and Joe Rasmussen in advancing knowledge and scholarship. Barrett, a

The energy on campus is back. As much as everyone appreciates the summer months, there is no denying how exciting it is to have the campus buzzing again with anticipation as we begin another academic year. Welcome to all those returning to campus and a special welcome to all the

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Lethbridge now have an additional payment option for parking on campus – one that enables users to search for parking lots, pay for and extend parking from their smartphone or tablet. Honk, North America’s fastest and most convenient way to find and

Before they attend their first lectures for the 2016 fall semester on Wednesday, Sept. 7, new University of Lethbridge students have the chance to check out their surroundings and get oriented to university life. In addition to the more than 5,800 students who will return to campus as continuing

Atop a bookshelf in Dr. Jamie MacKenzie’s office at the University of Lethbridge are several wood carvings of Catholic saints like the Virgin Mary, artifacts he’s purchased on one of his many field trips to Guatemala. Nearby, on top of a filing cabinet are other artifacts, bottles of