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Club Rush Week on now

More than 40 student clubs put forward their best efforts each term to encourage U of L students to join them in such diverse activities as fire spinning, political activism, social and cultural activities or sports such as rugby and Ultimate. Club Rush Week, on now in the University Hall

Teacher Job Fair links students, employers

Even in a challenging economy, people still have to learn – and the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education [http://www.uleth.ca/edu] is well known for supplying high-quality teachers to the profession who work locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Since 2003, this well-deserved reputation for excellence, coupled with a

Tuition rates a point of advocacy for students

Deficits, funding shortfalls and tuition hikes are all common words floating around the hallways of Alberta's post-secondary institutions the past few months. During the Ralph Klein era, Alberta saw tuition fees hit an all-time high, which led to a new tuition fee policy in 2006. In November of

Finding a new reality on Facebook

Finding a new reality on Facebook

Is your new Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/] 'friend' really a friend or someone using a fake identity to get your personal information? How easy is it to convince someone to accept a completely made–up person as his or her friend? A group of University of Lethbridge

Ready for the Spring Semester

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what's happening in the University community Welcome back from what I hope was a restful and rejuvenating Christmas break. The dawn of a new year is always an exciting time and for the University of Lethbridge, great change and

South Korea beckons with summer study tour

Application deadline extended to Jan. 22 Ulsan University in South Korea has long been a valuable partner with the University of Lethbridge, and for the first time this coming summer, U of L students will get the opportunity to participate in a one-month study tour to learn Korean culture, history,

South Korea beckons with summer study tour

Ulsan University [http://www.ulsan.ac.kr/eng/index.aspx] in South Korea has long been a valuable partner with the University of Lethbridge, and for the first time this coming summer, U of L students will get the opportunity to participate in a one-month study tour to learn Korean

Added funding promotes epigenetic research

Added funding promotes epigenetic research

A brain injury as a youth can make a person more likely to suffer from strokes, Parkinson's or other diseases of the brain later in life. The big question might be "why?" but the answer may be found by looking at something very, very small: understanding

ULSU urging survey response

Advocacy is one of the most important parts of a post-secondary institution's ability to improve itself. The University of Lethbridge Students' Union strives to keep in touch with its students' needs and wants so that it may lobby both the University and government agencies for improvements

On-campus H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Dec. 7

A one-day H1N1 vaccination clinic will be operating on the U of L campus on Monday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the track level of the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Alberta Health Services will operate the clinic and expect more

Williamson always had business in her blood

Williamson always had business in her blood

Looking back, Jessica Williamson (BMgt '02), owner and operator of the successful yoga/active-wear retail business, Hoopla Clothing, can't remember a time when she wasn't hooked on business. "When I was about 13 years old, my brother and I started selling leeches for live

Markin Hall to include nursing skills lab in plans

Markin Hall to include nursing skills lab in plans

It's never too late to do things right – especially with the future of a showcase building at stake. As Markin Hall, the new home for the Faculties of Management and Health Sciences, nears its completion date, a significant addition to the plans was made recently with a keen

University to host H1N1 clinic

The University of Lethbridge is able to offer its students, staff and faculty the opportunity to be immunized with the H1N1 vaccine at a free H1N1 clinic scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the track of the 1st Choice Savings Centre for

ULSU urges students to take survey

Advocacy is one of the most important parts of a post-secondary institution's ability to improve itself. The University of Lethbridge Students' Union strives to keep in touch with its students' needs and wants so that it may lobby both the University and government agencies for improvements

South Korea beckons

Ulsan University in South Korea has long been a valuable partner with the University of Lethbridge, and for the first time this coming summer, U of L students will get the opportunity to participate in a one-month study tour to learn Korean culture, history, society, business and language. "I

Golden effort for U of L iGEM team

Golden effort for U of L iGEM team

A group of University of Lethbridge [http://www.ulethbridge.ca] Chemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/chm]/Biochemistry [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/biochem/] and Neuroscience [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/neur/] students returned from a recent international genetically-engineered machines (iGEM) conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in

Frozen Jumpers Net $15,000 for United Way

More than 60 students and community members jumped into a chilly pool of water Friday, Nov. 27 to support the United Way of southwestern Alberta -- and raised approximately $15,000 in the process. The University of Lethbridge Jeux du Commerce (JDC) West 2010 Team hosted the 5th annual "

Musical weekend at Southminster Church

The University of Lethbridge's Faculty of Fine Arts is gearing up for the Christmas season with a pair of musical events this weekend that promise to please any crowd. The air at Southminster Church is sure to stir with music during Wind and Song, Friday, Nov. 27 at

University benefits from international culture

The University of Lethbridge is extremely fortunate in that international students come from all over the world to study in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, typically to meet the English Language requirement for studies at the University. Students are assessed upon arrival and must advance through up to

Christmas in the Park Festival tonight

The University of Lethbridge campus will kick off the holiday season tonight with the annual Christmas in the Park Festival. Everyone is welcome to attend this year's event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on the north end of Aperture Lake. The evening will start off with

International exchange info sessions begin Monday

The University of Lethbridge's International Centre for Students [http://www.uleth.ca/ics/] will be hosting a variety of information sessions on campus, Monday through Wednesday, showcasing a variety of exciting international opportunities for students. Following is a list of information sessions beginning Monday, Nov. 16. Monday, November

Seasonal flu shots for University community

The University of Lethbridge has been allotted a limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine to be administered by the Health Centre, Wednesday, Nov. 18 in the UHall Atrium. This vaccine program is for seasonal flu only. The H1N1 vaccine has not yet been made available to the general population of

ULSU-sponsored clothing sale on Thursday, Friday

One of the newest members of the University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] General Assembly has developed a way to incorporate her love of fashion with education – in a way that could benefit a wide variety of students. Sara Ritchie, a fifth-year education student, has established

Remembrance concert to celebrate peace

The University of Lethbridge and Faculty of Fine Arts [http://www.uleth.ca/finearts] debut Remembrance: Peace, Diversity and Respect on Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church. "The concert is dedicated to all people who have been victims of acts of violence and intolerance in

U of L moves up in Maclean's rankings

The University of Lethbridge has moved up one spot – from seventh to sixth – in the 2009 Maclean's [http://www.macleans.ca] magazine annual ranking of Canadian Universities and retained its place in the top 10 listing of 22 primarily undergraduate institutions. As well, the U of L maintained