The University of Lethbridge community offers its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Michael (Mike) Robinson, an academic assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 29 at age 50 and after battling cancer. Robinson is survived by his wife

The history of the University of Lethbridge is one of bold beginnings and independent ideals, traits that are reflected in the histories of the individual departments on campus. The evolution of the Department of Physics and Astronomy [../../../../../../../artsci/physics-astronomy] may embody that more than any other. "Our story is

The University of Lethbridge celebrated the achievements of 21 graduate students last night at the 2012 Graduate Student Research Awards reception. "These graduate students are exemplars of academic achievement," says Dr. Robert Wood, dean of the School of Graduate Studies. "The exciting academic work that they do

The Lethbridge education community is greatly saddened by the loss of four young people today in a tragic incident, which took place just north of Claresholm, Alta. in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 15. At this time, official confirmation of the names of the deceased, and one individual who

The Native American Student's Association [../../../../../../../artsci/native-american-studies/native-american-students-association] at the U of L is organizing a fundraiser in support of the Shouting-McGinnis family, who lost their home to the Nov. 27 grassfire that swept across the prairie. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 to

The Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] welcomed a representative of the Certified Management Accountants [http://www.cma-canada.org/] (CMA) of Alberta to campus recently to present an award to Dr. M. Gordon Hunter, FCMA, who has been designated the CMA Distinguished Scholar. "I am very honoured

Exchanging lab coats for formal attire, the University of Lethbridge's iGEM team is stepping out of its comfort zone to connect with the southern Alberta community that has supported them from the outset. The inaugural Brick by Brick Charity Dinner is Friday, Nov. 18 in the Students'

By SUZANNE MCINTOSH Thank you to all who attended our 5th Annual Life Balance Fair last month. Thanks also to all of our wonderful exhibitors and the donors of the many draw prizes. As the fair was celebrating Healthy Workplace Month in Canada, I would like to continue on that

The University of Lethbridge Library [http://www.uleth.ca/lib] continues to reach out to the University community by introducing new and innovative ways to bring people into the library. The latest initiative has the library partnering with the National Film Board [http://www.nfb.ca] to present the NFB

By LORI WEBER After all the media hype and worry about H1N1 two years ago, most people seem to be relaxing when it comes to protecting themselves against influenza or 'flu'. But in the academic world, flu can still be a major problem. In a 13-week semester for

This fall, the University Library [http://www.uleth.ca/lib] is offering multimedia services that provide students and library patrons with the resources they need in order to produce professional-quality multimedia projects. Three high-end computers equipped with production software are available in the library with trained Peer-Assisted Technology Support Students

By RICHARD WESTLUND A key part of most successful government relations strategies is to identify and utilize champions for your cause. For federal initiatives, the U of L has found a literal champion of its own. The Deputy Minister University Champion Program is an initiative housed in the Canada School

Have you made a donation to Supporting Our Students yet? If you have, thank you for your gift. If you have not, now is the time. Volunteers will be set up around campus all week to promote the campaign and encourage new gifts. Stop by one of the following locations

Papers, pencils, glue and scissors are all basic items that students need to thrive in the classrom. Unfortunately not every family can provide these for their children. The University of Lethbridge's Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) is looking to help. From now until Oct. 28, EUS is collecting unused

Researchers at the University of Lethbridge and several partner organizations are establishing a unique collaborative centre to research issues relating to urban aboriginal communities in Alberta and Canada. The Centre for Urban Aboriginal Research [http://www.urbanaboriginalresearch.com] (CUAR) will assist with developing policy-relevant research as it relates to urban

Open House Sessions Monday, Oct. 17 in 1st Choice Savings Centre It's going to be easier for returning students to gain a coveted space in residence in the near future. Plans are being finalized for a new residence complex to be built in Aperture Park, south of Piikani

The University of Lethbridge is one of six Alberta businesses partnering with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in a program that aims to help the province's two million employed adults maintain their health. The Workplace Health Improvement Program (WHIP) is designed to give employers the tools and resources needed