Community Making a case for generosity In 2010, the partnership of Davidson and Williams LLP gathered around a board table. The law firm was celebrating its 125th anniversary, and the discussion revolved around how best to commemorate the occasion. With a group of highly skilled lawyers completely at ease in the art of debate and persuasion,
Community Young scientists on campus for SCI-FUSION 2014 The University of Lethbridge is proud to be the host and presenting sponsor of SCI-FUSION 2014, the Lethbridge Regional Science Fair & Science Olympics, Mar. 28-29 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre. The University welcomes the opportunity to continue to engage youth in scientific discovery and is excited to offer
Student Success IME class working to support Lethbridge Family Centre The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management's Integrated Management Experience [http://www.uleth.ca/management/man-cbp/ime] (IME) class has joined forces with Classic Hits 94.1 CJOC to present a radio-thon fundraiser in support of the Lethbridge Family Centre. Beginning Monday, Mar. 24 and running through to
Student Success U of L students go homeless in support of Wood's Homes A group of University of Lethbridge students -- and some guest sleepers -- is once again braving the cold for the annual 5 Days for the Homeless event. The students have taken up residence outside the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, giving up personal comforts for a
Community University signs collaboration and exchange agreement with Japanese women's college The University of Lethbridge has signed a collaboration agreement with Gakushuin Women's College in Tokyo, Japan that will create new opportunities for faculty and staff at both institutions. The agreement will see the two institutions develop study abroad programs, exchange students and faculty members and promote cooperation in
Community O'Keeffe motivated to foster culture of giving When John O’Keeffe took the Oath of Canadian Citizenship in 2011, he found the entire ceremony poignant and moving. But one particular aspect of the proceedings stood out to O’Keeffe above the rest. Sitting in the assembly room among 30 other felicitous applicants waiting to swear allegiance to
Community Mercer is schooled by Horns track team The CBC's Rick Mercer might not be the most imposing figure to take his turn in the throwing circle, but there is no denying the size of his heart. The popular CBC television personality spent a day at the University of Lethbridge on Monday, Mar. 10 as he
Community Brain Awareness Week engages community The University of Lethbridge will showcase its world-renowned neuroscience research with a number of activities surrounding Brain Awareness Week, Mar. 10-14. From the CCBN Open House and Brain Awareness Fair to a series of visits to southern Alberta schools and Dr. Gerlinde Metz’s public presentation, the U of L
Community Pereira to headline inaugural Edmonton Alumni & Friends Dinner Silicon Valley entrepreneur and University of Lethbridge alumnus Anil Pereira (BMgt ’87) will serve as the guest speaker for the inaugural 2014 University of Lethbridge Edmonton Alumni & Friends Dinner on Wednesday, March 19 at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Pereira is an entrepreneur and marketing executive with more than 20
Community Giving Spirit Maria Livingston always aspired to be a university graduate, but she wasn’t always certain a university education was in the cards for her – at least not until she discovered the First Nations Transition Program (FNTP) at the University of Lethbridge.“I was out of high school for four years
Community University of Lethbridge Board of Governors approves location of new science and academic building The location for a new science and academic building gained Board approval Thursday – a key milestone in the planning process for the University of Lethbridge’s Destination Project. After a comprehensive procedure that considered geotechnical suitability, pedestrian movement and access, integration with the current campus, environmental integration and sightlines, parking
Community Land gift leaves a legacy Just north of Cochrane, there is a piece of land nestled in the rolling hills, basking in Alberta’s big sky and offering a coveted view at every turn. The land holds history: decades of hard work, honesty and integrity are entrenched in every foot of its fertile soil. “When
Community The science of philanthropy Dr. Elizabeth Schultz enjoys a lot of things about being a biology professor at the University of Lethbridge. She loves the process of discovery, the joy of sharing insights with eager students and being part of a close-knit community. And perhaps above all else, Schultz is thrilled whenever she sees
Community University seeking partnership opportunities as part of Algeria-Canada Colloquium University of Lethbridge Vice-President (Research) Dr. Dan Weeks is in Algeria with representatives from 12 other Canadian institutions, participating in a first of its kind colloquium between Canada and Algeria. Organized by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), the Secretary General of the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and
Community Crane honoured as Alberta Flood Hero The University of Lethbridge's Manager of Conference and Event Services, Erin Crane, is being honoured as an Alberta Flood Hero for the leadership role she played when the U of L provided temporary housing for those displaced by the June 2013 floods in central Alberta. The Alberta government
Community University partners with 1st Choice Savings to present community events The University of Lethbridge is thankful for the support from 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union as they partner for a pair of exciting community events taking place on campus in the next week. On Wednesday evening, 1st Choice Savings is sponsoring the final Canada West home games of the
Community Fiction at Fifty playwriting competition announced University of Lethbridge alumnus Terry Whitehead (BA ’94) learned early that he was not destined to become an actor, but it did not dampen his enthusiasm for the theatre. Already the backer behind the University’s annual Play Right Prize and Striking Prose competitions, Whitehead is now the lead donor
Community McNally honoured as Friend of Health Sciences Award winner The University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences has named Dr. Ed McNally (LLD ’05) as the 2014 Friend of Health Sciences Award recipient. The Friend of Health Sciences Award honours individuals and organizations that make a significant contribution to health education and research in the Faculty of Health
Community Agri-Scientist in Residence, McGregor, coming to U of L Leading Canadian soil scientist, Dr. Bill McGregor, will bring his knowledge to students and faculty members at the University of Lethbridge as the inaugural Agri-Scientist in Residence, the week of February 3 to 7, 2014. McGregor, who received his PhD in soil biochemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, has lent
Community Teacher Job Fair brings opportunity to doorstep The University of Lethbridge's annual Teacher Job Fair is a place where pre-service teachers meet school boards face-to-face and begin to shape their teaching careers. The Faculty of Education presents Teacher Job Fair 2014 on Friday, January 31, 2014 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the University
Community Hadfield to headline Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner Canada’s most famous astronaut, Colonel Chris Hadfield, will serve as the guest speaker at the University of Lethbridge’s 2014 Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner, Thursday, March 27, 2014 at The Westin in Calgary. And for the first time, U of L students have the opportunity to win tickets
Community Alberta Climate Dialogue seeking participants In the wake of the devastating floods in Alberta last year, issues surrounding water and climate change are a greater concern than ever to the citizens of this province. Alberta Climate Dialogue [http://www.albertaclimatedialogue.ca/], a community-university research alliance, is recruiting people from diverse backgrounds for an experimental citizen
Community Williams says support offers a brighter big picture In the 20-plus years that Lorne Williams has worked and studied at the University of Lethbridge, he’s seen some significant changes. The University has grown, introduced new programs and Faculties, expanded to Alberta’s two largest cities, and become renowned as one of the top-research universities in the country.
Community Inaugural Lethcamp coming to University of Lethbridge Administrators, teachers, pre-service teachers, education assistants, parents and others passionate about education will discuss a variety of self-established topics at the first-ever southern Alberta edcamp to be held at the University of Lethbridge Saturday, January 25. Dubbed Lethcamp, the event will follow an “unconference” model where discussion topics are not
Community Community groups have opportunity to present at annual CURE event In an effort to ensure research at the University of Lethbridge is accessible to community groups and industry, as well as create opportunities for collaboration between faculty members and external stakeholders, the U of L will be hosting its second annual Community University Research Exchange (CURE) event on March 21,
