Sport and Recreation

Third Annual Get to Know U Fun Run/Walk

Everybody may now know who President Mike Mahon is, but the Get to Know U Fun Run/Walk isn't just about meeting the new man on campus. Instead, it's an opportunity for everyone to gather in a recreational setting, all the while raising funds to support

Committee addresses campus safety concerns

They work under the auspices of the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee (JWSHSC), but to put it simply, they are your co-workers and they want more people to know about the purpose their committee serves. The JWSHSC has existed for more than a decade, but the work they

Sport and Recreation

Fun Run/Walk taking registrations

Everybody may now know who President Mike Mahon is, but the Get to Know U Fun Run/Walk isn't just about meeting the new man on campus. Instead, it's an opportunity for everyone to gather in a recreational setting, all the while raising funds to support

Sport and Recreation

Day-use change rooms to close in Wellness Centre

The 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness continues to be the site of a flurry of construction. Renovations to the Wellness Centre and the core of the PE Building - that hasn't been touched in 40 years - aim to create a more cohesive environment between

Sport and Recreation

Fun Run to benefit local KidSport

The Get to Know You Fun Run gains status as an annual event this fall when the University community gathers Saturday, Sept. 24 to challenge the scenic 5K campus course. The run debuted as an installation event for President Mike Mahon and his wife Maureen last year and proved to

Sport and Recreation

Fun Run supports KidSport Alberta

The Get to Know You Fun Run gains status as an annual event this fall when the University community gathers Saturday, Sept. 24 to challenge the scenic 5K campus course. The run debuted as an installation event for President Mike Mahon and his wife Maureen last year and proved to

Sport and Recreation

Summer camps for everyone

The University of Lethbridge continues to be a hub of activity throughout the summer months thanks to a variety of summer camp options available on campus: Life, You, Mathematics and Computer Science (LUMACS) LUMACS [http://www.cs.uleth.ca/lumacs/aboutUs.html] exists to encourage interest in and awareness of

Sport and Recreation

Townley asks if Montana is open for business

University of Lethbridge Economics instructor/researcher Donna Townley is working in partnership with the Montana West Economic Development group and the Kalispell and Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureaus to produce a seminar for Flathead Valley businesses interested in improving and increasing relationships with Canadian visitors and neighbors. At a free

Sport and Recreation

Locker project to give cyclists alternatives

If you happen to see more bicycles on the University of Lethbridge campus this spring, it might not be solely related to better weather conditions. Rather, it could be the more favourable conditions created for riders, thanks to a collaborative initiative between Sport and Recreation Services [http://www.uleth.ca/

Sport and Recreation

University readies to install President

The University of Lethbridge is readying to install its sixth President, Friday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Dr. Michael J. Mahon will be officially installed as the new President and Vice-Chancellor by the Hon. Catherine Fraser, the Chief Justice

Sport and Recreation

Mahon to be installed as sixth U of L President

The University of Lethbridge is readying to install its sixth President, Friday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Dr. Michael J. Mahon will be officially installed as the new President and Vice-Chancellor by the Hon. Catherine Fraser, the Chief Justice

Sport and Recreation

Time to register for Fun Run/Walk

The University community is invited to join our new president, Dr. Mike Mahon [http://www.uleth.ca/prs], and his family for the Get to Know U 5K Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, Sept. 25. The event is one of a number of introductory activities that Mahon will be taking part

Sport and Recreation

Dean Emeritus Robert Cook passes away

The University of Lethbridge extends its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Robert M. Cook, Dean Emeritus (Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/ffa]), who recently passed away. Cook came to the University of Lethbridge in 1981 to assume the position of

Sport and Recreation

Open hours at Community Stadium

The new Community Sports Stadium is the latest jewel on the University of Lethbridge campus and it's open for use by the southern Alberta community. From now through July 28, Sport & Recreation Services is offering open hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The stadium will be open

Sport and Recreation

Pool renovation coming in 2011

The Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2011 with a $2.7 million renovation. The facility, the largest of its kind in southern Alberta, will see a significant upgrade to the support systems that control air handling, water circulation and other equipment. To make the

Sport and Recreation

Community Sports Stadium survey

Sport and Recreation Services [http://www.uleth.ca/sportrec] at the University of Lethbridge is looking for feedback on the new Community Sports Stadium, and specifically on user habits. The University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium is open periodically for drop-in use by U of L ONE Pass members or

Sport and Recreation

Health and wellness a U of L mission

By SUZANNE MCINTOSH A year and a half ago I began my position at the U of L as the wellness co-ordinator. One of the major tasks identified for me was to build upon and lead the University's wellness initiatives. A large part of this was to formulate

Sport and Recreation

Bicycle locker survey

Sport & Recreation Services [http://www.uleth.ca/sportrec/] is looking for feedback on a proposed bicycle locker program, creating a survey for members of the University community. The purpose of this survey is to collect information to measure the demand for bicycle lockers on campus. This information will then

Sport and Recreation

Dancing Through the Decades show

Parents and grandparents alike will flock to the University of Lethbridge this week to take in the U of L elementary ballet program's Dancing Through the Decades show. The show features children from the elementary ballet class instructed by Mary Falconer. A yearly offering through the Sport and

Sport and Recreation

Health and wellness a U of L mission

A year and a half ago I began my position at the U of L as the wellness co-ordinator. One of the major tasks identified for me was to build upon and lead the University's wellness initiatives. A large part of this was to formulate a Mission and

Sport and Recreation

Bee Heart Smart begins May 1

By SUZANNE MCINTOSH It is that time of year again. The semester is wrapping up, spring is on the way, crocuses are blooming and your team should be gearing up for the 6th Annual Bee Heart Smart six-week physical activity challenge. Running May 1 to June 14, this competition is

Sport and Recreation

Bee Heart Smart initiates a challenge

It is that time of year again. The semester is wrapping up, spring is on the way, crocuses are blooming and your team should be gearing up for the 6th Annual Bee Heart Smart six-week physical activity challenge. Running May 1 to June 14, this competition is open to staff

Sport and Recreation

Golf training lessons

Sport and Recreation Services [http://www.uleth.ca/sportrec] is offering golfers the opportunity to get their swings in shape as the new golf season beckons. For a fee of $55 per person, players can get instruction from Canadian Professional Golfers Association [http://www.cpga.com] (CPGA) professional Chris de

Sport and Recreation

Life Balance Fair celebrates wellness

Canada's Healthy Workplace Month is scheduled from Oct. 5 to Nov. 1. The 2009 theme is: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Work. Feeling Great About Life! As individuals and employees, we face a never-ending cycle of stress, which is seen as commonplace in our society. The Wellness Committee

Sport and Recreation

Healthy workplace the goal of Wellness Committee

Canada's Healthy Workplace Month is scheduled from Oct. 5 to Nov. 1. The 2009 theme is: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Work. Feeling Great About Life! As individuals and employees, we face a never-ending cycle of stress, which is seen as commonplace in our society. The Wellness Committee