Community West to headline 21st Annual International Dinner Motivational speaker Spencer West has impacted global communities through his fundraising and advocacy work, overcoming tremendous obstacles in doing so. On Feb. 12, 2014, West will deliver a special address, aptly named A Celebration of Redefining Possible, at the 21st annual University of Lethbridge International Dinner. At five years of
Community Red Nose results speak to significance of program Southern Alberta roads were much safer through the holiday season thanks to the continued presence of Operation Red Nose. Another season of service wrapped up on New Year's eve as the Pronghorn Athletics-initiated program took to the roads to ferry partygoers home safely. In this, the 19th season
Community University saddened by passing of Jim Coutts The University of Lethbridge community offers its deepest condolences to the friends and family of Dr. James Allan Coutts (LLD 2012) who passed away peacefully in Toronto on December 31, 2013. "Jim Coutts was an incredibly generous person and an outstanding Canadian who made great contributions in public life
Community Looking back at an amazing year at the U of L It has been an incredibly busy year for the University of Lethbridge on a number of fronts. From groundbreaking research activities to hosting national events to serving as a shelter for the province’s greatest storm, the U of L has been front and centre. As we wrap up 2013,
Community Helping students spread their wings On behalf of the faculty and staff, we thank Linda Embury for her decades of service at the U of L, her bright smile and warm heart, and we wish her a very happy retirement. Linda Embury is the first person you’ll meet when hired at the University of
Community Destination Project receives $200-million investment from Government of Alberta The Destination Project [http://www.uleth.ca/featured-project/destination/], a transformational undertaking that will fundamentally alter the path of the University of Lethbridge, received the stamp of approval from the Government of Alberta Friday as the Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk, Deputy Premier and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education, announced a
Community Operation Red Nose on the roads for its 19th season For the past 18 years, volunteers from Pronghorn Athletics and the southern Alberta community have been helping to keep our roads free of impaired drivers. As the 19th season of Operation Red Nose hits the streets this holiday season, the impact of the annual program is felt throughout southern Alberta.
SAM Incurable Romantic In his masterpiece Tintern Abbey, poet William Wordsworth describes returning to the banks of the River Wye in southeast Wales and experiencing an odd combination of his present impressions, the memory of a past visit, and the thought of how he’ll look back on this moment in years to
Community U of L launches Centre for Oral History and Tradition The University of Lethbridge has launched a new institute aimed at ensuring southern Alberta’s oral history is preserved and accessible. The Centre for Oral History and Tradition (COHT) will not only advance research disciplines pertaining to oral history in the academic world, but also collaborate with community organizations across
Community Chillin' 4 Charity 2013 on at Galt Gardens That's right, it's Chillin' 4 Charity time again, and this year JDC West is dialing up the fun factor by taking the event off campus. Spnsored by YPM Chartered Acountants, the 9th Annual Chillin' is taking place at Galt Gardens in downtown Lethbridge today,
Community Awosoga finds a way to pay it forward When Dr. Olu Awosoga moved from Nigeria to the United States to further his mathematical education, he had a lot more to get used to than just a cold climate. With a family to support and a course of study that would require almost all of his time and attention
Community President Mahon outlines vision for U of L at inaugural Community Town Hall Three weeks after delivering his annual Fiat Lux Address to the University community, University of Lethbridge president Dr. Mike Mahon addressed southern Albertans, Wednesday evening, sharing key future directions for the University. In his address, delivered at the University’s Dr. Foster James Penny Building in downtown Lethbridge, Mahon spoke
Community Destination Project to fundamentally change the University of Lethbridge The University of Lethbridge has seen a number of significant construction projects in recent years, but nothing can rival the scope and envisioned impact of the Destination Project – a three-phase development that will realize the creation of a new academic/science building, new central utility plant and a revitalization of
Community U of L maintains top-three Maclean's ranking A year after achieving its highest-ever position in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings, the University of Lethbridge maintained its top-three position in the 2014 Primarily Undergraduate category rankings list, further confirming its national strength. The U of L either bettered or maintained its standing from the previous year in
Community Ste. Marie gives to students in multiple ways It was a typical morning on campus for Gerry Ste. Marie – a day much like many others when he’d stood in line at the cafeteria, pulled out his wallet and said to the cashier, “I’ll pay for hers too.” The “she” in the story, standing in line behind
Community FNMI protocol handbook created The University of Lethbridge General Faculties Council has approved a unique protocol handbook that will serve as a guideline for University of Lethbridge faculty, staff, students and board and senate members when incorporating Blackfoot and other First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) cultural elements into activities or ceremonies on campus.
Community Management students pay it forward with Kazakoff Scholarship The University of Lethbridge community has a proud tradition of providing financial support for students in the pursuit of their educational goals. And, once in a while, these students take an opportunity to pay it forward to others who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence. One such opportunity was taken
Community University and Volunteer Lethbridge enhance partnership The University of Lethbridge and Volunteer Lethbridge are creating greater opportunities for student community service and volunteerism activities by entering into a partnership that will see Volunteer Lethbridge relocate its offices to the University’s Dr. Foster James Penny Building in mid-November. “This partnership will prove to be of tremendous
Community Mother's strength inspires legacy Perhaps one of the most defining moments of the late Dorothy Lundstad’s life was one she was barely old enough to remember. When Dorothy was only seven years old, her father died. This tragic event changed the trajectory of Dorothy’s life, and today is reflected in an award
Community Horns coaches to Go Shoeless for Right To Play Whether it's a frozen hockey rink, cold outdoor stadium or chilly basketball court — it doesn't matter: All the coaches of University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics teams will be barefoot this weekend to support Right To Play’s ‘Go Shoeless’ campaign. The Pronghorn Athletics group is part
Community Coutts Centre Community Open House The University of Lethbridge, together with Dr. Jim Coutts, invites you to explore the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage at a Community Open House on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage is located near Nanton, Alta. Take
Community Residence construction a boon to local companies The construction and furnishing of Mt. Blakiston House, the University of Lethbridge’s newest residence building, was made possible thanks in part to the skilled trades and services offered by a variety of Lethbridge companies. Approximately 50 per cent of the $27.5 million cost to construct Mt. Blakiston House
Community Summer camp fun just around the corner Pull out your paintbrushes and throw on your stage make-up: Fine Arts Summer Camps are back! Last year's art and drama camp instructors have signed on for another exciting year of creativity and collaboration with children aged 7-16. Drama camp instructors, and current University of Lethbridge drama/education
Community U of L Library helps Cardston tell its temple stories It stands today as an iconic symbol and regional landmark, and early last month, a group of citizens gathered at the Cardston library to recognize its significance in shaping the history of this southern Alberta community. It has been 100 years since ground was broken in Cardston, Alta. for the
Community Former educator invests in the future Ida Wiens had a love of learning that motivated her to complete her education, drove a successful 36-year career as a teacher and inspired a gift that will help future teachers, like Chelsa Cumming. Grateful for her own education and successful career in teaching, Wiens made a bequest in her
