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Lasting Images - Kenojuak Ashevak

Kenojuak Ashevak was born in Ikirasaq, Baffin Island in 1927. Her father was a shaman, who clashed with other members of the community who had recently converted to Christianity, and he was killed when Ashevak was six years old. After his death, her family moved to live with Ashevak'

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Giving with the future in mind

As a father of two, Kevin Sassa (BMgt '93) shares the same goals for his children as most parents. "I really want my kids to grow up to be productive people in their community, and I hope they will continue to give back and think of others,"

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Lasting Images - Franklin Carmichael

Franklin Carmichael was born in Orillia, Ont. in 1890. He moved to Toronto to attend the Ontario College of Art and Design where he studied with academically trained painters such as William Cruickshank and George Reid. Carmichael befriended Tom Thomson, accompanying him on weekend sketching trips and eventually the two

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Installation creating a stir in 1st Choice Savings Centre

What is red, black, white and causing a stir? It's the new art installation in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Health and Wellness. Entitled Seek Knowledge Even Onto China by London, Ont. artist Jamelie Hassan, the work is a recent acquisition by the University of Lethbridge Art

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Kulig study a blueprint for recovery

The recent fire in Slave Lake, Alta. has left many people wondering how the community will rebuild and, most importantly, cope with the aftermath of a devastating event that destroyed approximately one third of the community, including homes, the library, town government offices, businesses and much more. The answer to

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University encourages donations be made to Red Cross/Salvation Army

The University of Lethbridge is encouraging those interested in helping evacuees who are temporarily housed in campus residences to make cash donations to organizations like the Red Cross and Salvation Army. In recent days, a few well-meaning residents have dropped off physical donations on campus. As the University is not

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Oral history contributions sought by gallery

The late artist Nicholas de Grandmaison is a cultural icon of southern Alberta. He is well known for his portraits of politicians, families and unknown subjects. During a previous exhibition of his work at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, there was a great deal of interest in discussing stories

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University individuals earn Jubilee medal

Community leaders and volunteers from Lethbridge and southern Alberta -- including a number of individuals with ties to the University of Lethbridge -- were honoured today with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. The medals were presented by His Honour, Col. [Ret'd] the Honourable Donald S. Ethell

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Coutts Centre hosting Open House

The Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage is opening its doors to the University community this weekend. Located near Nanton, Alta., the Coutts Centre will be open to members of the University community on Sunday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for drop-in style, self-guided tours

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Harrison assumes Parkland Institute's director's role

After years as a volunteer supporter, researcher, advocate and co-director at the Parkland Institute, Dr. Trevor Harrison (Sociology [http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/sociology]) has moved into the director's chair of the Edmonton-based, but province-wide, research organization. The Parkland Institute studies economic, social, cultural and political issues facing

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Hamper program begins

The University of Lethbridge's Conference and Event Services Office is once again co-ordinating with the Lethbridge YWCA to promote the annual Christmas Hamper Program. The Christmas Hamper Program helps families in need, at what can be a difficult time of year. This Christmas season, they are again looking

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University mourns passing of former Management professor

The University community wishes to express its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of the late Geoffrey John England, a former long-serving member of the Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management]. A memorial service has taken place. Geoff was born Jan. 9, 1950 in

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Campus Kudos - June

Dr. Heidi MacDonald (History [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/his/]) received an award for the best English-language academic article deemed to make an original and scholarly contribution to the field of women's and gender history by the Canadian Committee on Women's History. Her article, Who Counts?

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Heart Smart Challenge nears conclusion

The 7th Annual Bee Heart Smart Challenge is on again, beginning May 1, the program runs through June 13. The idea is to walk, run, swim, cycle or just be active. Just over a week old, this year's challenge is already off to a great start. One of

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Bee Heart Smart Chellnge in full swing

The 7th Annual Bee Heart Smart Challenge is on again, beginning May 1, the program runs through June 13. The idea is to walk, run, swim, cycle or just be active. Just over a week old, this year's challenge is already off to a great start. One of

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Investigating global population and economies

The extent and implications of population change and the dynamics of economies raise questions that demographers and social scientists alike are working to better understand. Taken together in a global context, the number of questions only increases. Yet both population and economies affect our lives, our choices and our policies.

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Lasting Images - Daly & Pepper

Kathleen Daly (1898-1994) and George Pepper (1903-1962) met while studying art at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière [http://www.grande-chaumiere.fr/] in Paris, and married in 1929. Based in Toronto for most of their creative careers, Daly and Pepper travelled and painted together extensively. Both are well known for

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University mourns passing of former employee Mather

The University of Lethbridge community offers its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late D. Lynn Mather, a former employee of the University of Lethbridge and spouse of faculty member Dr. Jennifer Mather (psychology [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/psy]). He passed away at the

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Lasting Images - Mary Shannon Will

Mary Shannon Will was born in Ithaca, New York, and studied at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and the University of Iowa. Upon moving to Canada, Will taught at the Emily Carr College of Art & Design [http://www.ecuad.ca/] in Vancouver. Will is known for her

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Blood Donor Challenge

As we approach the Christmas season, the need for donated blood becomes especially acute. Canadian Blood Services and the University of Lethbridge have joined forces in creating a fun challenge that will assist the cause. The Educators vs. Health Sciences is a blood donor challenge that is running throughout the

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Marching for a cause

University of Lethbridge Chancellor, Richard Davidson [../../../../../../../senate/content/chancellor-u-l], and his En Route 66 team have raised more than $42,000, the most money of any team, at the first ever Kidney Foundation of Canada [http://www.kidney.ca/] Kidney March. The three-day event took place Sept. 10 to 12

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Calendars signal start to United Way campaign

If I told you there was an opportunity to win money for 30 consecutive days in November, while supporting a worthy community organization in the process – for only $25 – you probably wouldn't believe it. Cheesy sales pitch aside; the popular United Way [http://www.lethbridgeunitedway.ca] Cash Calendars

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Munsch coming to U of L

Renowned children's author Robert Munsch is bringing his unique view of the world to the University of Lethbridge this weekend with a pair of appearances in the University Theatre. Munsch will be on stage Saturday, June 5 at both 1 and 3:30 p.m., speaking about his

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President Cade lectures at The View

The View, in collaboration with the University of Lethbridge, is hosting University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Bill Cade as he presents his popular Sex on Six Legs lecture Tuesday, Apr. 20 at noon. The half-hour presentation is then followed by a seafood lunch. Admission to this event is

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Finding a way to keep the winter blahs at bay

It's February, and I am finding it hard to keep the winter blahs away. The next few months are my least favorite because it seems like we have had winter (especially this year!) forever, and we are still too far away from spring to be thinking about golf