Community Eye-popping donation epitomizes science on display In celebration of National Periodic Table day, the University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce a donation of a special kind for the Destination Project. A group of former staff and faculty members and current faculty members has generously donated a periodic table to be displayed in the new science
Community 50th Anniversary Fund launch a success During Founders' Day Weekend, the U of L launched the Shine On: 50th Anniversary Fund and 50 Hours of Giving. "Combining Founders' Day Weekend donations made by text or online with contributions received from donors through the annual Alumni direct mail appeal and those made recently by
Community Nugent honing critical thinkers through lessons on history At first glance, it seems difficult to see how the study of a religious movement in 16th century Scotland is relevant in today’s society. Spend a couple of hours with University of Lethbridge history professor Dr. Janay Nugent (BA ’95) and the relevance will soon come into focus. Nugent,
Community Shining a light on the lyrics to Let It Shine On Part labour of love and part trial by fire, alumnus John Wort Hannam [http://blogs.ulethbridge.ca/50-years/a-song-in-the-making/] (BA/BEd ’96) worked intensely to pull and tease words and melody together until Let It Shine On was born. The song, was debuted on Friday, Jan. 13 as the University
Community Shine On U of L 50th Anniversary Fund created in support of student scholarships The University of Lethbridge is excited to come together to celebrate all it has accomplished over the past 50 years, and, with a keen eye on the future, has established the Shine On: U of L 50th Anniversary Fund as a means to help the students of today become the
Community U of L kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations with Founders’ Day Weekend Now that the University of Lethbridge has officially reached the age of 50, celebrations to mark the occasion are in order. “We are inviting everyone with a connection to the U of L to participate in the many celebrations we have planned to commemorate our 50th anniversary,” says Dr. Chris
Community Rotaract Club joins Lethbridge Rotary in bringing Mexican school dream to reality In honour of National Philanthropy Day on Wednesday, Nov. 15, those of us at the U of L's UNews website wanted to highlight some stories from our archives. Each day this week, we'll republish a story that demonstrates the many ways the campus community benefits from
Community Operation Red Nose achieves great success A busy Operation Red Nose campaign came to an end in the early morning hours of January 1, 2017 and when the results were tallied, it prove to be a very successful year for Pronghorn Athletics and the southern Alberta community at large. In total, the 12-night campaign saw volunteer
Community U of L Students present to Age Friendly Lethbridge Students in Dr. Jennifer Mather’s Psychology of Aging class got the opportunity to hone their presentation skills to the members of Age Friendly Lethbridge, formerly known as the Senior’s Community Forum. The forum’s membership includes local service organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Lethbridge
Community University of Lethbridge welcomes BMO Financial Group as sponsor for Destination Project BMO donates $1 million to fund construction of new state-of-the-art science building The University of Lethbridge (U of L) today announced that BMO Financial Group has joined the University’s Destination Project through a $1 million philanthropic donation for construction of a new Science and Academic Building at its Lethbridge
Community Three U of L professors examine Western Canada during the First World War In addition to the scholarly work that has been done on Canadian soldiers who served in the First World War, three University of Lethbridge professors have focused their research on the war’s effects on those who were on the home front. On Wednesday evening, Drs. Kristine Alexander, Amy Shaw
Community U of L scientists to be featured on The Nature of Things The research work of three University of Lethbridge scientists will be highlighted in Thursday’s episode of The Nature of Things. The popular program hosted by David Suzuki airs on CBC Television and presents science stories in an engaging and informative way. Think Like an Animal [http://www.cbc.ca/
Community Morgentaler revels in the beauty of literature Dr. Goldie Morgentaler will never pass up an opportunity to discuss the works of Charles Dickens. Given the opportunity to present as part of the PUBlic Professor Series [http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/node/62083] of community lectures, she sought to address a topic close to her heart – the importance
Community Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute welcomes Gairdner Award winner for public lectures The Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) is delighted to host Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, recipient of the 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award, for a public speaker event on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. This is the fourth consecutive year that the University has had the opportunity to partner with the
Community Bust-a-Backpack campaign outdoes expectations The teachers of tomorrow are helping today’s students with their annual Bust-a-Backpack campaign, an initiative of the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) at the University of Lethbridge. In the annual campaign, now in its ninth year, Faculty of Education students fundraise to fill backpacks full of school supplies, which they
Community Second annual agribusiness case competition draws a dozen teams Word has spread about the Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition co-hosted by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge. This year, 54 post-secondary students registered to participate in the two-day event Friday and Saturday. Now in its second year, the 12 teams taking part include one each from Medicine
Community AGILITY program and Faculty of Management receive major RBC gift in support of innovation, entrepreneurship Innovation in family and small business in southern Alberta received a major boost today as RBC pledged $750,000 to the University of Lethbridge’s AGILITY program and the Faculty of Management. The gift specifically supports programs and initiatives within a new family business and small business stream of AGILITY,
Community Local nursing education program achieves accreditation The Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA) program, delivered collaboratively by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge, has met national standards for nursing schools and obtained accreditation by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). The NESA program has always been an approved program at the provincial level.
Community Prairie view opens new research frontier for Golsteyn Although his work is focused on one of our generation’s biggest diseases, Dr. Roy Golsteyn (BSc ’84) is honed in on the smallest of details to help bring it to its knees. Golsteyn’s biological sciences lab has had its sights set on cancer for years and with a
Community Research opportunities helped pave the way to medical school for new graduate Kiss When he decided to study at the University of Lethbridge, Douglas Kiss (BSc ’15) wasn’t thinking about its small class sizes or its world-class faculty; he just wanted to be near a lovely young woman he’d recently met. His eventual aim was medical school, and working on an
Community University prepares to celebrate new graduates at Fall 2016 Convocation The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the hard work and achievements of its newest group of graduates at the Fall 2016 Convocation ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. The U of L will award a total of 240 degrees, diplomas and certificates
Community Energy sector entrepreneur Robert Brawn to receive honorary degree Robert Brawn, a successful entrepreneur and valuable contributor to the Canadian energy sector, will be presented with a University of Lethbridge honorary degree at the Fall 2016 Convocation ceremony. “One of the true leaders in Alberta’s energy sector, Robert Brawn is also an influential voice in his community and
Community Seeking special group of honorees for 50th anniversary year The list of past honorees includes a who’s-who of astronauts, premiers, international entertainers, world renowned scientists, authors and more, and with the University of Lethbridge approaching its 50th anniversary, nominations are being sought for a particularly distinguished group to be recognized with honorary degrees in 2017. The call is
Community 5th Annual Spooky Science Weekend at the University of Lethbridge On October 21 and 22, children ages five to 12 from across southern Alberta are invited to participate in a variety of Halloween-themed science activities in three separate events at the University of Lethbridge. Spooky Science Weekendoffers numerous fun, hands-on science activities for enthusiastic children, exposing them to several different
Community Diane Shanks to receive Friend of Health Sciences Award for 2016 Over the course of her 35-year nursing career, Diane Shanks (BN ’84) has been witness to an evolution in health care. From being on the frontlines of emergency care, to managing the emergency department, to her current position as a clinical care director responsible for the emergency department, the intensive
