Community Exhibit explores act of artistic conservation A new gallery exhibit on the University of Lethbridge campus brings exposure to the behind-the-scenes activity that keeps art alive and well in our community. "Preventive conservation is a continual and on-going process that combats the process of aging and deterioration of artist's media," says Juliet
Community ATCO gift supports FNMI gathering space First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students at the University of Lethbridge are the beneficiaries of a unique gift that has helped establish a common gathering space on the University of Lethbridge campus. The Native American Students' Lounge and Ceremonial Room have become a reality thanks in part to
Community Power outages affect West Lethbridge The City of Lethbridge released a Public Service Announcement early afternoon Monday, July 9, concerning a power load shed in the province that will cause staged power outages in areas of West Lethbridge. The City of Lethbridge Electric Operations office received word from the province (Alberta Electric Systems Operators) that
Community U of L signs Access Copyright agreement The University of Lethbridge is now covered by the model license negotiated by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and Access Copyright, effective January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. The University upheld its Copyright Act obligations during the opt-out phase (September 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012) by
Community Chambers leads overseas project The British Museum's collection of Inuinnait objects is part of a visual repatriation project taking northern elders, crafts people and researchers to London, England. The project is part of the Ulukhaktok literacies research, a long‐term collaboration among the NWT Literacy Council, the community of Ulukhaktok, and Dr.
Community Brain Awareness Week on campus The research, technical and administrative group at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) is inviting the community to Brain Awareness Week, Mar. 12-18. This popular, free event helps the public learn more about the brain and the various ways in which researchers at the U of L are working
Community TEDxLethbridge featuring University speakers Lethbridge School District #51 is presenting a TEDx event on Thursday, Mar. 15 in the Chinook High School Theatre. Entitled Creative Leadership in the 21st Century, a number of the 12 speakers featured are members of the University of Lethbridge community. TEDxLethbridge is an independently organized TED event that is
Community Scholarship dinner to honour Allen The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] will celebrate its 25th anniversary, in the U of L's 45th year, by honouring a man who has devoted his life to his family, career and the community. The Faculty will honour Del Allen,
Community Allied Arts Council to honour U of L The University of Lethbridge will take centre stage at the 2009 Mayor's Luncheon for Business and the Arts, Sept. 10. The U of L will be honoured as the winner of a 2009 Allied Arts Council [http://www.artslethbridge.org] (AAC) Award for Excellence as the local service
Community University contributes to FNMI resource material A new cache of online resource material will help teachers and students to better appreciate and understand the societal contributions of Alberta's First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) peoples. "We are pleased to launch this valuable learning material as it adds a rich dimension to Alberta'
Community Sing along with Vox Musica Experience the glory of Handel's Messiah and sing along with the Vox Musica Choir, conducted by Glenn Klassen, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church. Vox Musica encourages all fellow community vocalists and the audience to sing together in an
Campus Life Kolb to speak at concussion seminar Prominent University of Lethbridge neuroscientist Dr. Bryan Kolb will be one of the keynote speakers at an evening information session for parents, athletes and coaches interested in learning the science behind head injuries and how to prevent the effects of a concussion. The Alberta Sport Development Centre Southwest is hosting
Community Taking the Fear out of FOIP You've seen her before… you know you have… but where? Karen Mahar gets that a lot lately. The long-time Faculty of Fine Arts employee has recently traded in one administrative skill set for another, taking on the role of Privacy Co-ordinator and Policy Analyst. Her primary responsibility is
Community All in the Family opens Friday It's a glitzy night of gowns, tuxedos, magnificent melodies and sparkling solos as Opera Workshop comes together for All in the Family, two nights of memorable operatic performances, Nov. 4-5, at 8 p.m. in the University Recital Hall. All in the Family unites the vocal talents of
Community University mourns passing of Thrall Jr. The University community offers its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Ralph A. Thrall Jr, a well-known southern Alberta rancher, businessman and community volunteer. Thrall, who received an Honorary Degree from the U of L in 1999 and was a long-serving University volunteer, passed
Community U of L's Globe ratings improve It's mid-term season for post-secondary students and, with the release of a national University report card from the Globe and Mail, the U of L itself is under the microscope – having been graded by its students and compared with other Universities across the country. The results? If the
Community $2.3 Million in Planning Funds for New Science Building at University of Lethbridge Advanced Education and Technology Minister Greg Weadick surprises a U of L audience with $2.3 million in planning funds for a new science building at the University of Lethbridge Coming on the heels of a $5.6 million announcement for facility upgrades, Advanced Education and Technology Minister Greg Weadick&
Community SSHRC funding announced The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) [http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/news_room-salle_de_presse/press_releases-communiques/2011/july-juillet-eng.aspx] recently approved the release of more than $121 million in grants to fund more than 1,700 research projects being undertaken by individual researchers, small teams and through
Community University mourns passing of Hotchkiss The University community expresses its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Harley Hotchkiss, a 2007 U of L Honorary Degree recipient, well known entrepreneur, supporter of neuroscience research and key founder of the Calgary Flames. Hotchkiss passed away Wednesday, June 22 at age 84.
Community Round table discussion supports FNMI tech future The University of Lethbridge (through the office of the Chief Information Officer) hosted an information-sharing round table discussion recently with the First Nations Technology Council (FNTC) of B.C., representatives of Red Crow College, and the Information & Communications Technology Council. "Part of our focus," says CIO Clark
Community U of L's Kulig a wildfire expert A team of researchers led by Dr. Judith Kulig, a Health Sciences researcher at the University of Lethbridge, has investigated the aftermath of wildfires -- such as the ongoing Slave Lake Fire -- to help communities rebuild. Over the past decade, wildfires in Canada have forced nearly 700,000 people
Community Conservatory connects to community We've all used guidebooks, maps and compasses when hiking in the Rocky Mountains, but have you ever heard of a musical guide to the Rockies? That is what creator (and Calgary native) Samantha Whelan-Kotkas has produced. Through the University of Lethbridge's Feel the Beat concert series,
Community Urban Farmer Berezan gives talk Ron Berezan, known as the Urban Farmer, returns to the University of Lethbridge Thursday night to give the second of two Lethbridge talks. Berezan is on campus thanks to the Campus Roots Community Garden group. Earlier in the day he is presenting at Garden View Lodge as he addresses strategies
Community Jim Coutts explores "home pain" and his artistic mission When collectors are honest with themselves, they admit that there is neither rhyme nor reason to what they do. In fact they seldom think of themselves as collectors. From time to time they acquire paintings that appeal to them. When they have a few artworks they start to think – what
Community A sense of place Born and raised in southern Alberta, Jim Coutts has been collecting art since he was 17. As the former secretary to two prime ministers, Coutts travelled extensively and looked at art around the world, but his collection has a clear western Canadian theme. After recently donating more than 200 pieces
