Community Mexican indigenous students to study at University of Lethbridge, furthering collaborative relationship A group of 20 indigenous female students from Mexico will spend four weeks at the University of Lethbridge this summer studying southern Alberta First Nations, as well as English and Canadian culture, as part of a partnership agreement between the U of L and the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Community Cor Van Raay gives $5 million in support of ag studies at University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College One of southern Alberta’s most prominent agricultural entrepreneurs is ensuring that the future of agribusiness and the agricultural sector remain strong through a major philanthropic gift that will benefit students at both the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. Cor Van Raay, the founder of Cor Van Raay Farms
Community Gift of the past creates future opportunities Kay's story was featured on Global News.View the video on the Global Lethbridge website [http://globalnews.ca/news/1400095/university-of-lethbridge-receives-unique-donation/] . When you sit in the presence of Dr. Kathleen Kerr (LLD ’04), better known as Kay, you have the keen sense that she’s the type of
Community University and Red Crow Community College strengthen relationship through MOU A long-standing relationship between the University of Lethbridge (U of L) and Red Crow Community College (RCCC) has been strengthened through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at increasing collaboration between the two institutions. U of L President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon, and RCCC President, Roy
Community Inaugural Exploration Expo bringing science and research to the community Do you have a sense of discovery? Are you curious about the world around you? Would you like to talk to some of the world’s leading research scientists and participate in hands-on activities that showcase the methods of their groundbreaking research? If so, Exploration Expo is the place to
Community Rossiter honoured by University with Volunteer Award A passion for volunteerism has led Dory Rossiter to continually strive to make a difference in her community, and on Thursday night, Rossiter was recognized at the Chancellor's Dinner with the 2014 University of Lethbridge Volunteer Award. Active with the University of Lethbridge Senate committee for the past
Community Convocation, a time for celebration and reflection It was the night before a big exam, and Benjamin Young, then a second-year student at the University of Lethbridge, was burning the midnight oil, struggling to understand a concept that would be covered the next day. It was at that unlikely moment he looked up and saw the professor
Community Leading students into lifelong music appreciation and learning One of a large family of musicians, Dr. Ed Wasiak began teaching trumpet at age 15. During four decades of teaching and research, he has noted the evolution of instrumental music programs in schools. “Bands have been dominant in Canadian music education for more than 50 years,” he says. “However,
Community International leader Johnson named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association presents a special lecture by Lawrence Johnson - Nuclear Waste, What is the Solution? - at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 at the Dr. Foster James Penny Building Considered an international leader in the development of fuel waste technology, University of
Community Major classical CD released out of Studio 1 The first major classical CD recorded in Studio 1 at the University of Lethbridge has just been released, and it features collaborative work from faculty, staff and students alike. Rubbing Stone Ensemble: The Lethbridge Sessions was recorded in the University of Lethbridge’s Digital Audio Arts Studio 1 and funded
Community Humanitarian Lindhout to receive Honorary Degree Acclaimed journalist, author and humanitarian, Amanda Lindhout, will receive an Honorary degree from the University of Lethbridge at its Spring Convocation ceremony. “We are very excited that Amanda has accepted our offer of an Honorary Degree,” says University of Lethbridge Chancellor, Dr. Shirley McClellan. “Her story is one of incredible
Community Pioneering scientist Dr. Barbara Hohn to receive honorary degree The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the third of its distinguished 2014 Honorary Degree recipients – pioneering scientist in plant biotechnology and epigenetics, Dr. Barbara Hohn. “Dr. Hohn’s influential work in epigenetics and biotechnology is especially significant to the ongoing research pursuits here at the University and
Community TD Bank Group makes major investment to First Nations' initiatives TD Bank Group has made a significant gift of $400,000 in support of strategic First Nations’ initiatives at the University of Lethbridge that will enhance educational experiences for Blackfoot and other First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. “We are thrilled to support the University of Lethbridge in its efforts
Community Community-minded nursing promotes cyclist safety Serendipity and a spirit of volunteerism combined to create a fantastic community event promoting cyclist safety in Milk River, Alta., this spring. In March, Kari Putzi, a third-year Bachelor of Nursing student with two elementary school-aged children, just happened to be attending a meeting of the Southwest Alberta Road and
Community Shedding new light on a dark subject Peter Kellett wants to change the way we think about depression. A registered nurse and nursing instructor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge, Kellett, who is currently pursuing his PhD, is exploring a topic that has intrigued him since his days as a master’s
Community Staying active never grows old The newest assistant professor in public health arrived at the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences after travelling several roads across Canada throughout his academic studies. Yet, as a Newfoundlander who did his PhD at the University of Alberta and then postdocs in Thunder Bay and Halifax, Chad
Community The Science of Mistakes To err is human – we’ve all heard the saying, and we all know it’s true. But when human health and human lives are in the balance, mistakes aren’t always easy to understand or accept – particularly if you’re the person who’s made one. Mark Pijl Zieber
Community Architecture firms selected for key elements of Destination Project The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has chosen the firms Stantec Architecture and KPMB Architects, in joint venture, to lead the design process of its new science and academic building and energy/utility centre; key elements of the transformational University of Lethbridge Destination Project. In its agreement with the
Community Let's DO Science Day engaging local high school students High school students from across southern Alberta will participate in a variety of unique, fun and hands-on science activities at the 3rd Annual Let’s DO Science Day on Thursday, May 1 at the University of Lethbridge. Students will engage in an array of activities involving state-of-the-art scientific problems and
Community O'Shea, key contributor to growth of University, to receive honorary degree The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the second of its distinguished 2014 Honorary Degree recipients – erstwhile post-secondary education supporter Dr. Séamus O’Shea. “Dr. O'Shea, in his longtime role as Vice-President (Academic) and Provost, was extremely influential in the maturation of our university and we are
Community Committed to caring, Mirau supportive of SOS Heather Mirau began her career at the University of Lethbridge as director of Housing, Food & Conference Services. It was a position that suited her ambitions well – not just professionally, but personally too. Mirau always felt a responsibility to help students succeed, and as the department’s director, she monitored
Community Overwhelming response to Fiction at Fifty playwriting competition Much to the delight of organizers, entries poured in from across the country as well as from Canadians living in the United States and overseas for the Fiction at Fifty playwriting competition. “As a result of a national publicity campaign, Fiction at Fifty received an astonishing 75 applications from interested
Community Call Centre wrapping up season with simple message - Thank You In downtown Lethbridge, on the second floor of the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Foster James Penny Building, you’ll find a team of students, donning headsets, armed with stamina and ready to dial the numbers of U of L alumni and donors. This team of 28-callers is a representation
Community 5 Days crew nets more than $11,000 for Wood's Homes After surviving five cold and snowy nights on the cement pad outside the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management's 5 Days for the Homeless team announced it had raised an outstanding $11,479.26 in support of Wood'
Community Hadfield signed guitar available in raffle The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union is presenting a chance to own a Larivée guitar signed by Canada’s most famous astronaut – Chris Hadfield. The Rock’It Man Raffle was launched Thursday, Mar. 27 at the Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner and with 75 per cent of tickets now already
