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Iconic maquette statues temporarily removed for safety reasons

The six maquette statues that once overlooked the University Centre for the Arts Atrium are now in storage after a structural problem with the Level 7 plant deck where they were installed was identifed last December. The statues, characters from ‘The Audience’ sculpture by Canadian artist Michael Snow, were not

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University adds to graduate programming with two new PhD offerings

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce two new doctoral degree programs slated to begin in September 2016, the first of their kind in the school’s history. The PhD in Population Studies in Health and the master’s and PhD in Cultural, Social and Political Thought represent a

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Open Mike - 2015 was a year of change

The holiday season offers us the opportunity to take pause and reflect on the past year, one that can be classified as a year of great change, both in our province and in our University. At the forefront are the sweeping changes to government and the election of a new

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Rugby Horns bolster lineup with four new recruits

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's rugby program is already building towards the 2016 Canada West rugby season, announcing the signing of four players. Southern Alberta products Keegan Brantner, Abby Neudorf, Mikhi Lagemaat join Saskatchewan's Julianna Cornish as the first recruits for head coach Ric Suggitt.

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Fall reading break approved for 2016

The University of Lethbridge continues to introduce initiatives that address the mental health and well-being of its students, approving the implementation of a fall reading break for the 2016 Academic Schedule. The break will run Nov. 7-10 and, with Remembrance Day included, amounts to a full week away from classes

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People Plan an investment in U of L's greatest resource - its people

More than three years in the making, the People Plan has been approved by the University of Lethbridge’s Board of Governors, creating a unique institutional framework designed to support faculty and staff in creating an enriched campus experience that makes the U of L an even more desirable place

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Book of Knots explores nothingness

When Jay Gamble sits down to write he uses stationery and a trusty fountain pen. Sometimes he even uses a vintage Underwood typewriter. He doesn’t shun computers or other modern devices but he maintains composition comes easier with a fountain pen in his hand. So it’s kind of

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Mazutinec commits early to Pronghorns program

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball team received an early Christmas present Monday when southern Alberta product Scott Mazutinec verbally committed to play for the Horns for the 2016-17 season. Mazutinec, from Stirling, AB, is a six-foot-four inch guard who starred for the U17 Alberta team this past

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University building closures through holiday season

The University of Lethbridge and its faculty, staff and students will celebrate the holiday season and not be open for full service from the afternoon of Thursday, December 24, 2015 to Friday, January 1, 2016 inclusive. The University reopens for full service on Monday, January 4, 2016. Certain buildings on

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U of L team sweeps up the competition at the University Trading Challenge

University of Lethbridge teams proved their mettle on the trading floor during the recent University Trading Challenge (UTC), with one team capturing first place in all categories. Cameron Pituley, the winning team’s captain, said their success was part hard work and part commitment. Other team members included Conner Williams,

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Department of History recognized with new SOS honour

To promote awareness of the Supporting Our Students (SOS) fundraising campaign and to recognize donor participation, the Kevin Award has recently been created. Kevin, a bronze pronghorn statue, is named after the artist who created him, Kevin Sehn. As an artist and arts technician in the Faculty of Fine Arts,

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Global Citizenship Cohort off to a strong start

The new Global Citizenship Cohort at the University of Lethbridge gives students an opportunity to learn about the world while fostering their desire to make a positive difference. In high school, Taylor Myndio learned about resource depletion and the oppression of people around the globe. That sparked an interest in

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Ken McInnes tabbed to lead Sport and Recreation Services for three-year term

The University of Lethbridge has added certainty and stability at the leadership level of Sport and Recreation Services (SRS), by naming Ken McInnes (BA’91, BMgt’97, Mgt Certificate ’02) as its executive director for the next three years. McInnes, who was named interim executive director for SRS earlier this

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U of L's 50th anniversary celebration taking shape

From small beginnings back in 1967, the University of Lethbridge has grown into one of the country’s leading academic and research institutions. More than 650 students attended the first ever day of classes at the U of L and this fall, the University welcomed more than 8,400 students

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Maclean’s University Rankings mark University of Lethbridge as one of Canada’s best

The University of Lethbridge has solidified its reputation as a university of choice for students and one of the strongest research universities in its class, with a third place national ranking in the Primarily Undergraduate category of the annual Maclean’s University Rankings. It is the fourth consecutive year that

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Bonifacio named one of the most influential Filipina women in the world

University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Glenda Bonifacio has been selected to receive the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award in the Innovator and Thought Leader category. The award by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) recognizes women who have broken new ground in the global workplace by

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U of L jumps in Research Infosource ranking

The University of Lethbridge continues to bolster its presence among the country’s elite research universities, moving up one spot in both the undergraduate and overall categories of Research Infosource’s annual Research Universities of the Year rankings list. The U of L jumped from fifth to fourth in the

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5 Questions with Dr. Erasmus Okine

Dr. Erasmus Okine is settling into his new role as vice-president (research). One of the country’s top agricultural researchers and a proven cultivator of undergraduate and graduate student research, Okine joined the U of L from the University of Alberta, where he served most recently in a dual capacity

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Enrolment up significantly at the University of Lethbridge

This fall, the University of Lethbridge welcomed one of the largest groups of students in its history. The number of students registered at the U of L totals 8,453, which represents an increase of 2.8 per cent from last fall. Dr. Mike Mahon, U of L president, announced

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Student mental health supports behind new U of L partnership

The University of Lethbridge is the first Canadian post-secondary institution to join The Jed & Clinton Health Matters Campus Program (The Campus Program) in support of student well-being and mental health.The program is designed to help schools prevent the two leading causes of death in young adults — unintentional injuries,

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Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition now accepting student registrations

Student participants are now being sought for the inaugural Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition, a unique new venture presented collaboratively by the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. A student-directed initiative, the competition is designed for students to expand their knowledge in the areas of agriculture and business on

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Cowie views SOS support as freeing up students to be their best

Asheley Cowie’s enthusiasm is contagious. Her voice bubbles with positive energy, especially when she starts talking about her job at the University of Lethbridge. Even the name of the position (the tongue-twisting title of Coordinator of Orientation and Transition, Enrolment Services) isn’t enough to slow down Cowie’s

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President Mahon and family step up to support Pronghorn Athletics

A bold expression of support from University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon and his wife Maureen highlighted the fourth annual Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast, held Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the University’s 1st Choice Savings Centre Gymnasium. Mahon pledged a personal family donation of $60,000 to help

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Horns on home court in support of Watkins

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball team hits the floor for its first non-conference game Friday night versus the Red Deer College Kings, but preparation for the new Canada West season will not be the team's only focus Friday, as the game will also be in

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‘I Believe You’ campaign launched at the U of L

The Preventing Sexual Violence Action Committee at the University of Lethbridge is committed to prevention of sexual violence and, this year, one of its key initiatives is the ‘I Believe You’ campaign. The province-wide ‘I Believe You’ campaign was launched Aug. 31 with simultaneous events in Calgary and Edmonton. The