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Grant allows student to realize long-held dream

Evangeline Allen, a fourth-year management student specializing in human resources, was able to do the humanitarian work she’d always dreamed of doing with the help of a unique grant available for students who want to gain experience in a developing country. Best of all, she was able to help

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Prominent anti-bullying experts to speak at student conference

The founder of a premier bullying website and a resident expert in cyber-bullying are among the guest speakers at the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) anti-bullying conference on Oct. 6, 7 and 8. Bill Belsey, a father and teacher who founded bullying.org [http://www.bullying.org] in 2000, has spoken

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The faces of history

The Nicholas de Grandmaison: Recent Acquisitions exhibit Closing Reception and Hoop Dance Performance [http://www.uleth.ca/artgallery/?page_id=5702] takes place Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. in the Main Gallery Each face, with its deep lines, juxtaposing colours and gentle strokes, tells a story – a story

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SOS making a difference

On May 30 and 31, the excitement of Spring Convocation was palpable at the University of Lethbridge. Caps and gowns, flowers and photographs lit up the campus as the U of L community came together to celebrate the accomplishments of over 1,400 graduates. As Chief Marshall of Convocation, Dr.

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A voyage of self-discovery

Joanne Peterson was initially disappointed when she learned how many classes she'd have to take before she could pursue her master's of counselling degree. Now, having just graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology (with distinction), she has a true appreciation for the breadth

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5 Questions with Dr. Shelley Scott

Shelley Scott (BA '86) is an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. She served as the department Chair from 2008-2011 and was the president of the Canadian Association for Theatre Research (CATR) from 2008-2012. Shelley teaches courses in theatre history, Canadian theatre, theatre theory and

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5 Questions with Dr. Blythe Shepard

Blythe Shepard joined the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge in July 2008. She received her doctorate in educational psychology with a specialty in counselling psychology from the University of Victoria in 2002 where she was a faculty member (2002-2008) and graduate advisor (2005-2008) in the Department of

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Paying it forward

Inspired by the professors who helped him when he was a PhD student in Germany, Dr. Hans-Joachim (HJ) Wieden decided from the moment he arrived at the University of Lethbridge, he would pay it forward by similarly helping students. Not only does he give personally to the Supporting Our Students

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A historic example of support

Sheila McManus doesn't like to brag, but when it comes to supporting students, she and her department have every right to toot their own horn. A professor in the Department of History at the University of Lethbridge, McManus is familiar with the financial struggles many students face. "

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Group tackles how to deal with hunger pangs

The phrase …there's an app for that! now applies to ordering takeout food in Lethbridge. The team behind the iTakeout app – Caleb Dowdy, twin brothers Clayton and Joel Varjassy and Luke Mayerle – cooked up their idea while not actually wanting to cook anything. They wanted to order takeout

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RAVE project virtually ready

For new and prospective learners and their families, one of the best ways to gain an appreciation for what sets the University of Lethbridge apart from other post-secondary institutions is to visit the campus in person. The University's relatively small size, accessibility and quality are readily apparent to

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2013 President's Award recipients

Each year, the University of Lethbridge presents the President's Award for Service Excellence Award recognizing exceptional service to the U of L and members of the University community. This year, the award is given to one AUPE staff member, one APO/Exempt Support Staff member and one team.

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Noted scholar Chambers earns Ingrid Speaker Medal

Professor of Education Dr. Cynthia Chambers is a leading figure in Canadian curriculum and literacy studies, and the enduring influence of her research has extended locally and around the world. A scholar of curriculum and literacy education and curriculum theory, Chambers is the 2013 recipient of the Ingrid Speaker Medal

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International initiatives the focus of new Interim Dean

"I thought we already internationalize. Why do we need to do anything about internationalization? Is this a priority? What is the purpose of internationalization? Are we doing anything in China? What is internationalization?" These are some of the comments and questions that I've heard from faculty

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Copeland relates to struggles

Like many professors, kinesiologist Dr. Jennifer Copeland fulfills many roles at the University of Lethbridge. Educator, supervisor, mentor and colleague represent a portion of her contribution to the University community. But for the past nine years, she's also taken on another title, that of donor. Every year, Copeland

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Roloff Beny winners reflect excellence

Neysa Hale and Kasia Sosnowski, both BFA art majors, emerged from a highly competitive group of applications to earn the two Roloff Beny Awards. Each will receive a $5,000 scholarship to develop their art projects after the Roloff Beny Awards Committee established their proposals to be the best of

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BMO Financial makes significant donation of de Grandmaison works to gallery

BMO Financial Group has donated 67 original pastel portraits by Nicholas de Grandmaison (1892-1978) from its art collection to the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery. The collection, which is valued at more than $1.66 million, spans a period of over 30 years and traces the development of de Grandmaison&

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Interns a boon to University library

You can call it a mutually beneficial relationship. For the past six years, the University of Lethbridge Library has had an ongoing association with the University of Western Ontario's (UWO) co-op intern program. Currently, there are three librarian interns working in the library, each pursuing her Master of

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Moving forward brings change

It's been said that the only constant in the world is change. That's certainly the case when it comes to the University of Lethbridge. With 40-year-old infrastructure that is starting to show its age, the University has been slowly upgrading the Lethbridge campus's physical

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Finding the factors that influence students

The Recruitment and Retention Project (RRP) Team has identified a need to better understand the risk factors that impact new high school students and their persistence (retention) rate from the first to the second year of post-secondary studies. Further, the RRP Team is looking to develop strategies to enhance recruitment

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Crossing borders with bold Brazilian program

Dr. Drew Rendall's psychology lab might be considered atypical in its student makeup now, but as the University of Lethbridge continues to push internationalization as a key strategic goal, it may soon become representative of many. Rendall currently has graduate students from Alberta, Manitoba, Sri Lanka and Brazil

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Friesen eyes pageant as opportunity

Becky Friesen isn't afraid to try new things – or look for interesting opportunities to stretch her personal and work experiences. Whether she works with rats, shovels wild animal manure or starts modelling just for the sake of fun, she usually winds up doing something interesting – such as entering

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Abbondànza, a night like no other

Fine arts professors, students and a local restaurant have once again joined forces for a good cause – fine arts student scholarships. The 12th annual Abbondànza, an evening of gourmet food, fine arts and fun fills CoCo Pazzo Italian Café on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. "We are

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Enhancing student engagement the focus of learning circles

How better to engage students in the University of Lethbridge community than to involve them in building the supportive culture they want and need? This creative method of developing a supportive campus community is the basis of the Learning Circles project, and involves the creation of high performance teams (HPTs)

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Past shaping the future

The coulees offered extraordinary opportunities: dramatic heights and depths unusual in the Prairies, and the possibility of outlook, proximity to the river and a microclimate milder than the windswept flatlands. Standing there on the far edge of the coulee I saw etched against the sky the light tracery of an