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Supply Chain Management minor hits mark

The Faculty of Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management] recently announced the establishment of a new minor in Supply Chain Management [http://www.uleth.ca/management/-12] (SCM) to serve a fast-growing group of people whose enhanced skills will be critical to purchasing and moving materials and merchandise in a

Tecterra funds scholarship program

University of Lethbridge students Maxine Couch and John Anderson are the initial beneficiaries of a new scholarship program designed to spur the development of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) in the field of geomatics technology. Tecterra Inc. [http://www.tecterra.com] recently launched the Future Geomatics Leaders Awards [http://www.tecterra.

ULSU lobby effort focusses on student finances

Maintaining affordable education was the overriding theme of the 2010 Lobby Conference as student associations from across the country gathered in Ottawa recently to voice their concerns to the country's key decision-makers. The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations [http://www.casa-acae.com/] (CASA), representing and promoting the interests

Gallery celebrates holiday season

Gallery celebrates holiday season

The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery [http://www.uleth.ca/artgallery/#] is home to a wide variety of artwork, literally something for every season. As we celebrate the holiday season, the gallery is pleased to showcase a collection of its holiday-themed pieces. The pieces shown here are from Christopher Pratt

RRIP project puts students first

Sometimes the best way to move forward is by looking back at yourself in the mirror. The University of Lethbridge is doing just that with the Recruitment and Retention Integrated Planning (RRIP) project. Initiated in the spring, and with the backing of Vice-President (Academic) and Provost Dr. Andy Hakin and

An Apple A Day - Butter or Margarine?

Whether you choose margarine or butter, use them in moderation. Both products are 100 per cent fat content and both contain 4g of fat per teaspoon or 35 calories in each teaspoon (5 ml). When choosing a spread, it depends on a person's medical condition, family history, taste

Students deliver program

Students deliver program

A free Alberta Health Services [http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/] program, Building Healthy Lifestyles [http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service&rid=1026154] (BHL), recently got some help from a team of University of Lethbridge Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/hlsc] Nursing [http://www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/nursing]

U of L's Calgary campus leaves SAIT location

U of L's Calgary campus leaves SAIT location

Members of the University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus [http://www.uleth.ca/calgary/] recently capped off a very positive 15-year relationship with SAIT Polytechnic [http://www.sait.ca/] by establishing a new transfer scholarship. The scholarship program is for graduates from SAIT who choose the U of L, and will

Lobby effort focusses on finance

Maintaining affordable education was the overriding theme of the 2010 Lobby Conference as student associations from across the country gathered in Ottawa recently to voice their concerns to the country's key decision-makers. The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations [http://www.casa-acae.com/] (CASA), representing and promoting the interests

U of L departs SAIT campus for new location

Members of the University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus recently capped off a very positive 15-year relationship with SAIT Polytechnic by establishing a new transfer scholarship. The scholarship program is for graduates from SAIT who choose the U of L, and will be made available to transfer students registering at the

Bibby study says aboriginal teens are hopeful

A major new and unprecedented survey of teenage aboriginals across the country has found that the vast majority are dreaming big when it comes to their futures. Yet, despite their hopes and aspirations, large numbers already suspect that those dreams may not be realized. The findings are part of a

Bridging the distance

Bridging the distance

There is no denying that the physical distance between Lethbridge and Edmonton is great, and from a government relations perspective, it presents a constant barrier. This is true not only for the University of Lethbridge, but also for a myriad of southern Alberta organizations. A constant and co-ordinated effort is

ULSU Food Bank in need

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] Food Bank [http://www.ulsu.ca/?p=23], which helped over 300 people last year, needs continued resources to keep this valuable service alive. The Students' Union hosts a variety of events in an attempt to keep the

SAAG exhibit truly collaborative

SAAG exhibit truly collaborative

It is a rare opportunity for a graduate student and her supervisor to be able to exhibit their artwork, arrived at collaboratively, in the same exhibition in a nationally respected art gallery. Mandy Espezel, one of the first Master of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts/art/degrees/master-arts]

Spring Awakening shocks, resonates

Spring Awakening shocks, resonates

By AMANDA BERG A revelation of teenage truths, sexual stirrings and adolescent angst experienced throughout history to present day, Frank Wedekind's wonderfully twisted tale, Spring Awakening, has it all. Set in Victorian era Germany, this so-called "children's tragedy" follows the escapades of Melchior, Moritz,

Generosity of Spirit Award given to Bill and Elsa Cade

Generosity of Spirit Award given to Bill and Elsa Cade

University of Lethbridge President Emeritus, Dr. Bill Cade, and his wife Elsa have received a Generosity of Spirit Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Calgary & Area Chapter at a National Philanthropy Day (NPD) event in Calgary. The Cades were nominated for the Family category of the popular award

iGEM team claims gold

iGEM team claims gold

A group of University of Lethbridge undergraduate chemistry, biochemistry, biology and neuroscience students has been rewarded with Gold Standing at the 2010 International Genetically Engineered Machines competition (iGEM [http://igem.org/]). This is the third gold-level victory for the 18-person synthetic biology research group, which competed against 128 teams at

Grad students honoured

When the School of Graduate Studies and the Office of Research Services handed out their Research Excellence awards recently, there were no trophies, only cold hard cash to the tune of more than $700,000, which was shared by 36 student recipients of graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral studies awards. The

Chillin' for a cause

They are courageous, costumed – and some might say just a tad crazy – and are casting themselves into a chilly pool of water for a very good cause. The JDC West team's 6th Annual Chillin'4Charity fundraiser to support the United Way launches Friday, Nov. 5, on the

Volunteer Fair celebrates community spirit

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) is hosting its annual Volunteer Fair today, inviting a number of local organizations to campus in an effort to show students the many ways in which they can impact their community. The Fair runs from 10 a.m.

Taking science to the community

Taking science to the community

University of Lethbridge graduate and undergraduate students are taking their passion for science to local and regional classrooms in November. Let's Talk Science [http://www.letstalkscience.ca/] is a national initiative that brings scientific concepts and research to young people in a fun and engaging way. The U

Life Balance Fair a wellness initiative

By SUZANNE MCINTOSH I had a recent opportunity to interview new President Mike Mahon about his vision for wellness here at the University of Lethbridge. Mike inspired me with his personal and organizational vision that includes creating an environment and culture to support individuals' own wellness needs, whether those

U of L's research growth ranked second nationally

U of L's research growth ranked second nationally

The University of Lethbridge is forging ahead as one of the fastest growing universities in the country in terms of research income. Research Infosource [http://www.researchinfosource.com/] ranked the U of L second nationally in terms of research income growth over the decade 1999-2009 for undergraduate universities. The institution&

U of L's Cando Partnership Nets Student Scholarship

U of L's Cando Partnership Nets Student Scholarship

Faculty of Management student Shermayn Menicoche is one of three people to receive a $3,000 NIEFF scholarship (National Indigenous Economic Education Foundation), from the charitable arm of the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO). Menicoche is originally from Fort Simpson, NWT, and transferred to the U

Peter Mansbridge at the 1st Choice Savings Centre

Famed CBC News anchor Peter Mansbridge is appearing at the University of Lethbridge, Tuesday, Oct. 19, to share with students and the southern Alberta community his thoughts on a changing Canadian culture, politics and society. "I wanted to bring Peter Mansbridge to the U of L because I thought