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Major donation from CGA of Alberta

As the official opening of the University of Lethbridge's new Markin Hall building nears, the Certified General Accountants' Association of Alberta [http://www.cga-alberta.org/] (CGA Alberta) announced a major donation to fund the CGA Faculty Fellowship in Accounting and support the operating costs of the Markin

Curiosity drives young epigenetics scholar

Curiosity drives young epigenetics scholar

At a time when most kids were glued to TV shows about talking purple dinosaurs, Kristy Kutanzi was exploring the inner workings of the world around her. "I have always had a curious mind," she explains. "As a child, I loved to experiment. My parents bought me

Students' Union calls to help end poverty

It's an opportunity for members of the University of Lethbridge community to Stand Up Against Poverty. For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Lethbridge Students' Union ( ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) is asking people to take a stand against poverty by participating in the Stand Up

Nursing students make community contribution

University of Lethbridge Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/hlsc] (Nursing) students will head to class as usual Thursday, only this time they'll be the teachers. Teaming with Safety City [http://www.safetycitylethbridge.ca/] to deliver expanded programming, services and educational experiences to elementary school children, the U

Charting a new course

Charting a new course

Dr. Daniel J. Weeks is an explorer in every sense of the word. When he isn't busy in the lab pursuing new discoveries in the areas of cognition and motor performance, or pioneering brain imaging applications for individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges, Weeks can often be found

The Last Word

I hope you enjoyed reading the fall issue of FIAT, Furthering Innovation and Teaching, in which we have profiled some of the new faces of research here at the University of Lethbridge, including myself, the incoming vice-president (research). What is it about the U of L that attracts accomplished students,

Creating a sense of belonging

Creating a sense of belonging

Over the last 26 years, Dr. Monique Sedgwick, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/], has worked in a variety of rural and urban hospitals as a staff nurse and hospital adminstrator. Sedgwick began teaching undergraduate nursing students in 1990 and has since

Town Hall Meeting will update budgetary process

As the University of Lethbridge moves through its budget cycle, U of L administrators say they are moving forward with alternate budget planning and the implementation of a voluntary retirement program, among other ideas, to save money over the next two fiscal years. "We are still waiting for a

Global Drums wows during Japan tour

Despite confronting typhoon winds of up to 162 kph, the U of L Global Drums Steel Band, under the direction of Adam Mason, completed a successful tour of Japan in September. Representing Canada at PANFESTA, Japan's National Steel Band Festival, in Yokohoma, 12 students, Adam Mason and guest

Maintaining the QIP important for students

Enriching University of Lethbridge student experiences at an already vibrant and dynamic campus was the basis for the creation of the Quality Initiatives Program (QIP). Maintaining the QIP in the face of pending budget cuts is a looming challenge. Study lounges, Fresh Fest, academic speakers, the ULSU [http://www.ulsu.

Honorary degree nominations sought

The University of Lethbridge Senate is collecting nominees for its Spring and Fall 2010 honorary degree awards, and is appealing to southern Alberta community groups to nominate individuals who have made a local, regional or world-wide impact on society. "The people we honour are making a difference to their

Transition program lessens anxiety

Navigating the complex world of a university library can be a daunting experience for anyone. You can up the anxiety level for first-year students, and then take it up another notch for First Nations Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students, who also face cultural challenges. Enter the First Nations Transition Program

Campus garden reaps harvest

Its roots may be humble but the legacy of the University of Lethbridge's first campus garden is truly grand. An initiative with community in mind, the garden enjoyed its first harvest this fall. There should be many more to come. "For a first year, I think we

Celebrating an anniversary

It's been 25 years since the debut of graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge and while the programming has expanded to touch all areas of campus, the basic tenets of graduate education have remained the same. As the School of Graduate Studies [http://www.uleth.ca/sgs]

International Café breaks down barriers

International Café breaks down barriers

It's amazing the effect candles on a birthday cake can have when you're thousands of miles away from home. Charlene Janes knows what even the smallest touches can do for a student seeking to belong in a new country. As international liaison officer for the International

Voluntary retirement plan put in place

Voluntary retirement plan put in place

As the University of Lethbridge moves through its budget cycle, U of L administrators say they are moving forward with alternate budget planning and the implementation of a voluntary retirement program, among other ideas, to save money over the next two fiscal years. "We are still waiting for a

Grad Studies to host gala evening

The University of Lethbridge is celebrating 25 years of graduate education and will be hosting a gala celebration on the eve of the Fall 2009 Convocation ceremony. Celebrating a sterling past and golden future, the School of Graduate Studies [http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/] is inviting everyone to attend a

University introduces flu registry

As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the University of Lethbridge community, the U of L's Medical Crisis Team has developed a self-reporting tool (H1N1 Influenza Illness Registry [https://www.uleth.ca/ross/health_centre/h1n1/register/]) for students and employees who are experiencing

Amnesty International's Neve highlights Global Justice Week

Battling for human rights has been a lifelong commitment for Amnesty International [http://www.amnesty.ca]'s Alex Neve. The insight he's gained from being on the front lines of that battle will form the basis of the lecture he'll deliver to a University of

Career Fair a starting point

"Start Here . . . Go Anywhere" is the theme of this year's annual Career Fair and with over 80 organizations attending, that possibility certainly exists. Scheduled for Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness, the Career Fair

CMA accreditation for Faculty of Management

The University of Lethbridge's Bachelor of Management (Accounting) Program has been given the stamp of approval from the Canadian Management Accountants Society [http://www.cma-canada.org]. And while CMA accreditation indicates a certain level of quality, it also grants students a fast track opportunity to hit the ground

Rez Wars add community element

University of Lethbridge students are putting a new spin on war, using it to build positive relationships with the Lethbridge community. The University of Lethbridge Organization of Residence students, in conjunction with the Students' Union (ULSU [http://www.ulsu.ca]) are engaging to help the community by cleaning up

Funding cuts to post-secondary, topic of ULSU event

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] will host Public Interest Alberta today at noon as they present "Don't Cut Us Out", an event discussing funding cuts to post-secondary education. Public Interest Alberta launched "Don't Cut Us Out,"

Amnesty International's Neve highlights Global Justice Week

Battling for human rights has been a lifelong commitment for Amnesty International [http://www.amnesty.ca]'s Alex Neve. The insight he's gained from being on the front lines of that battle will form the basis of the lecture he'll deliver to a University of

Thom makes most of his return to campus

Thom makes most of his return to campus

Some students can't wait to get out into the workforce and apply the knowledge they've accrued while earning their university degree. Mark Thom (BASc '06), on the other hand, had a taste of the working world and couldn't wait to start learning again.