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Rotaract Club benefits Cancer Society

The University of Lethbridge Rotaract Club raised more than $12,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society as a result of their 2nd Annual Youth Relay for Life event. A total of 51 students endured a 12-hour stretch of walking, running, dancing, skipping and so on around the 1st Choice Savings

U of L student recognized with bursary

University of Lethbridge student Kathryn Eberl has been rewarded for her diligence in ensuring Canada's youth are engaged as supporters of Canadian Blood Services. Eberl, a Claresholm resident and second-year U of L student, was recently awarded a $1,000 bursary as part of the Student Bursary Program

Encore system creates more user-friendly searches

By NICOLE EVA-RICE The University of Lethbridge Library has acquired a new library catalogue that promises to open a whole new world to users. Encore is a new search interface that brings together results from books, articles and local digital collections in one location. Previously, the library catalogue searched only

Rez Wars Coulee Clean Up on weekend

The University of Lethbridge's Organization of Residence Students (ORS) is holding another friendly Coulee Clean Up for on campus residents. Rez Wars is a year-long friendly competition that awards sections of residence with points for their event winnings and energized involvement. Rez Wars stimulates a kind-hearted match and

DELF-DALF Centre a language hub

DELF-DALF Centre a language hub

More people in southern Alberta will have access to an internationally recognized French language testing process this year. The DELF-DALF French Language Proficiency Testing Centre at the University of Lethbridge offered its first exams in April and is now gearing up for a new round of testing in November. The

University a key WOTS festival partner

The University of Lethbridge is a partner with the Lethbridge Public Library and a host of other community organizations who are presenting the community's first-ever Word on the Street Festival, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 25. Beginning at 11 a.m. in the parking lot and street surrounding

Celebrating 100 years of the AUCC

By PAUL DAVIDSON President, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada In the coming weeks, Canada's universities will be sharing their visions and priorities with readers through this column, in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. One hundred years ago,

Backpack donations encouraged

The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Management is once again participating in the Interfaith Food Bank's Annual First Day at School program. The program provides backpacks filled with school supplies to students from low-income families. The Faculty of Management Dean's office (Markin Hall 4101)

SU Car Wash, Aug. 19-20

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union is pitching in for a good cause this weekend, hosting the two-day ULSU Car Wash in support of the ULSU Food Bank. Executive Council and GA members will be at University Drive Alliance Church from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both

Unstoppable human resource

Unstoppable human resource

Dr. Mahfooz Ansari [http://zapp.uleth.ca/Applications/CampusDirec/users/mahfooz.ansari] found himself at the University of Lethbridge three years ago in much the same way his two-year teaching appointment in Malaysia became a 12-year commitment - he was talked into it. Ansari knew Director of International Programs Andrea

Mastering a new game

Mastering a new game

The road between accepting an athletic scholarship and being the first in her cohort to defend and pass a Master of Science thesis is long, but Katie Lafreniere has travelled it well. Originally from Winnipeg, Lafreniere expected to start her post-secondary experience as a basketball player at the University of

Sneak Preview and Feedback: New Campus Residence

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 House and Tsuu'tina House, and across from the Residence

Researchers Advocate for Positive Approach to Rural, Community Health

A noted expert in rural nursing and community health issues will deliver a province wide teleconference and in-person seminar about rural and community health issues on Monday, July 25. Alberta Health Services, Community & Rural Department and the University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences are jointly presenting a talk

Mitacs Globalink students on campus

They're recognized as being some of the sharpest minds in the world. Now, 46 top undergraduate students from India have come to Alberta to apply their skills to complex research projects and interact with industry. Four of those elite students are being hosted by the University of Lethbridge

Hunt announced as new University Registrar

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Donald E. Hunt as the new University Registrar. Hunt follows Leslie Lavers, who retired from the U of L after a 31-year career as Registrar and Associate Vice-President Student Services. "With an extensive business background in finance

Finding your own path

Finding your own path

Preston Crow Chief did not take a typical path to university, finding his own route to success. The opportunity to join him at the U of L for the Fall Semester still exists as the application deadline has been extended to July 29. Apply by following this link [https://discover.

Professor Emeritus Spinks passes away

The University community expresses its most sincere condolences to the family, friends, former students and colleagues of the late David Spinks, a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts] (Theatre and Dramatic Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/departments/drama]) who passed away at

Spring 2011 medalists

A total of 1,454 University of Lethbridge students received their degrees at the June 2-3 Spring 2011 Convocation ceremonies in the 1st Choice Savings Centre. The following students were awarded academic medals. Academic Medalists Sandeepan Mishra – Gold Medal of the Governor General Andrea Joy Glover – Silver Medal of the

Conservatory campaign off to rousing start

University of Lethbridge officials, community volunteers and students from the U of L Conservatory of Music launched the "Music in the Making" campaign on Friday afternoon with more than half of their ambitious goal already achieved. The $500,000 community-based campaign will support the Conservatory's move

University sees great value in its external relationships

By RICHARD WESTLUND A couple of years ago, while at the Canadian Universities Government Relations Officers annual conference, I attended a presentation made by the University of Western Ontario and the London Chamber of Commerce about the strong partnership they enjoyed. At first glance, the session seemed understated and underwhelming,

President's Awards honour service excellence

President's Awards honour service excellence

The President's Award for Service Excellence is awarded annually to an administrative staff member or team in recognition of their provision of exceptional service to the University of Lethbridge and members of the University community. This year, two awards were presented at the Long Service and Retirement Recognition

Senate to recognize Rasmussen with annual award

Senate to recognize Rasmussen with annual award

Elisha Rasmussen, a valued member of the University of Lethbridge Senate and a revered advocate for the interests of the U of L and the value of post-secondary education, is the 2011 Senate Volunteer Award recipient. Over the past several years, Rasmussen has led the Senate Honorary Degree Search Committee,

Internship program benefits all

Internship program benefits all

Have you noticed that bridges are being built all over Lethbridge right now, linking the U of L to the broader community? Exciting new opportunities are being offered each semester through the University of Lethbridge's Museum Studies Internship program. Each year, this program enables students to build connections

Mahon has government's ear

By RICHARD WESTLUND The arrival of a new president on campus has given the University an opportunity to re-engage members of government at all levels. In the same way that the University of Lethbridge campus community has been interested in hearing about a renewed vision for our University, there has

Helping students find their way

Helping students find their way

Shawnee Brave Rock never intended to go to university, but after excelling at her high school upgrading courses, she followed the example of her mother – a PhD student – and enrolled at the University of Lethbridge. Born and raised in Lethbridge, Brave Rock knew the city well, but the University campus