Community Bomhof committed to helping students succeed Arie Bomhof (BSc '93) insists on a first-name basis in his classroom. To his students, he’s “Arie” – not Mr. Bomhof, or professor, or sir. He likes to keep things informal and friendly when he teaches, and the approach seems to go over very well. Look him up on
Community Generous gift from local family will allow growth in engineering at Lethbridge College and nursing at the University of Lethbridge The trades and technologies facility at Lethbridge College and the Bachelor of Nursing After Degree (BNAD) program at the University of Lethbridge will receive a boost from Al and Vera Kenwood, local business owners, the two Lethbridge post-secondary institutions announced today. This generous gift will see $25,000 go toward
Community University unveils design choice for new Science and Academic Building The University of Lethbridge has chosen a design option for a new Science and Academic Building as part of the University’s Destination Project [http://www.uleth.ca/featured-project/destination/]. The Hub, a concept that creates a vibrant core in the heart of the building where paths between laboratory blocks
Community University of Lethbridge partners with Lethbridge School District No. 51 to present Dual Credit program A first-of-its-kind partnership between the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge School District No. 51 promises to create new learner pathways for high school students and better prepare them for the transition to post-secondary studies. The creation of a Dual Credit program will allow students to take university courses as part
Community Barbara and John Warren family create new student award A passion for teaching led Barbara Warren to pursue an education degree from the University of Lethbridge as a mature student. After graduating in 1981, she enjoyed teaching in the city and now that she has retired, she wants to help other students find their passion. Barbara and her husband,
Community Time to Chill for the United Way There’s a definite chill in the air, which bodes well for the United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta. The 10th Annual Chillin’ 4 Charity event returns to Galt Gardens on Friday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as the University of Lethbridge JDC
Community Australian Aboriginal artist explores southern Alberta landscape When Australian indigenous artist Bianca Beetson arrived in southern Alberta, she was first struck by the flatness of the land and then by its dramatic geographical changes as she neared the Rocky Mountains. As an artist, Beetson is a keen observer, so it’s no surprise she soaked up the
Community Kelley committed to helping students thrive The University of Lethbridge looked a lot different when Dr. Helen Kelley (MSc (Mgt) '94, Mgt '93) was on campus as a student, but even though its appearance has changed, Kelley says the spirit of support at the University of Lethbridge is something that’s always been here.
Community Foremost cancer researcher to speak at U of L One of the world’s foremost cancer researchers, and the woman largely credited with discovering the role of the human papillomavirus as the central and necessary cause of cervical cancer, will present a pair of talks at the University of Lethbridge on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Dr. Nubia Muñoz, former
Community University introduces Master of Nursing program; first cohort to begin in fall 2015 Recognizing an increased need for Registered Nurses at the graduate level, the University of Lethbridge, through the Faculty of Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/], is introducing a Master of Nursing program to complement its already robust health sciences programming options. Ready to begin accepting students for the fall
Community How can yoga help students deal with stress? Kevan Bryant (BA/BEd '12) says her passion for research comes from a love of learning and being curious about how people can live their best, most healthy and most meaningful lives. As part of the Master of Education, Counselling Psychology program, she is working on creating a yoga-for-mental-health
Community Lifelong educator remains true to her roots When Kaye Fisher (BEd ’71, BA ’77) began taking classes at the University of Lethbridge, the university was sharing a campus with Lethbridge Junior College on the city’s south end. It was the late 1960s, early days for Alberta’s newest university, and the distinctive cement building nestled in
Community U of L network will only grow thanks to invested alumni For James Bilcox (BMgt ’01), finding the right university was key to his academic and professional success. Like most young people who begin university, Bilcox had high hopes for the experience. He was a good student, always had been, and had grown up in a household firmly rooted in academia.
Community Auction of the late Dr. Coutts's personal items to benefit Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage The late Dr. Jim Coutts (LLD ’12) left a legacy to the University of Lethbridge with the establishment of the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage [http://www.uleth.ca/coutts-centre/], and now, that legacy will endure thanks in part to an auction of Coutts’s personal items in support
Community U of L’s Spooky Science Weekend promises tricks and treats Children aged five to 12 will get the chance to create eerie sounds, make and play with fake blood and boogers, and draw with black-light paint at the fourth annual Spooky Science Weekend Oct. 24 and 25. Spooky Science Weekend features three sessions of Halloween-based science activities, including some explosive
Community U of L excited to begin 2014 fall semester The University of Lethbridge welcomed approximately 8,300 students to our campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton this fall, including approximately 2,300 new students. And, as another academic year gets underway, there has been much excitement around campus. The semester kicked off with a flurry of activity on campus
Community Three options unveiled for Destination Project Science and Academic Building The University of Lethbridge Destination Project took a major step forward with the unveiling of three building massing options for the new Science and Academic Building. Representatives of KPMB/Stantec Architects showcased the designs in the University Theatre as part of a one-hour presentation that elicited feedback from the University
Community University of Lethbridge appoints construction manager for new science and academic building PCL Construction Management Inc. of Calgary will lead the construction of a new science and academic building at the University of Lethbridge – a key component of the Destination Project. The firm, which will also be responsible for building an energy and utility centre needed to support the science and academic
Community German exchange students learn research skills at the University of Lethbridge For the past few years, university students from Germany have been able to hone their research skills in labs at the University of Lethbridge. Through the German Academic Exchange Service, Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Dr. Ute Kothe, professors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, have had German university students
Community U of L students exemplify the spirit of World Humanitarian Day University of Lethbridge students who have participated in humanitarian work say helping others has enriched their lives in ways they couldn’t have ever imagined. Whether they worked with youth to help them learn ways of preventing malaria and HIV or nursed critically ill patients, humanitarian work has expanded their
Community Local design studio creating internship opportunities for U of L co-op students What began with a visiting lecture has turned into a mutually beneficial co-op student internship program that promises to push the boundaries of new media for years to come. aftermodern.lab inc., an award-winning design studio based in Toronto and Lethbridge, has struck a relationship with the University of Lethbridge,
Community High school students get a jump on research at the U of L Six local high school students have been learning their way around University of Lethbridge research labs this summer through the Heritage Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) program. The HYRS program gives high school students who are entering Grade 12 an intensive six-week experience conducting scientific research in a university lab. Along
Community Unique friendship supports journey to graduation The following story is courtesy of the University of Calgary What happens when two longtime friends decide to return to university to pursue social work degrees? Support, dedication and a sense of calling. Tanya Gill (BA/BEd '00) and Tina Shingoose Fancy (BA '96) met 20 years ago
Community Thriving potato industry needs access to research Growing potatoes requires hard work and good management, but a successful crop also brings good rewards. Southern Alberta is home to a thriving potato industry and John Bareman, Chairman of the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA), is one of many potato growers in the area. He got into the business
Community Potato Growers of Alberta, partners, create new research Chair Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by a consortium of association and industry partners. The U of L will receive the funds over five years from the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA), McCain Foods,
