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Dubé addresses water crisis

The world's water supply continues to dwindle as demand and availability falls to crisis levels. What is it about the uniqueness of women that places them in a special role to address the water crises? Dr. Monique Dubé, a Canada Research Chair [http://www.chairs.gc.ca/] in

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Strategic Plan Q & A: René Boeré

The University of Lethbridge's new 2009-2013 Strategic Plan [http://www.uleth.ca/strategicplan/] sets a course for the University over the next five years. We asked various members of the University community their impressions of the Strategic Plan and how they fit personally in the vision of the

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Student job prospects improve

Summer job prospects for students received a boost recently from the Alberta Government [http://www.alberta.ca/]. An additional $1.9 million was added to the government's Summer Temporary Employment Program [http://employment.alberta.ca/cps/rde/xchg/hre/hs.xsl/3158.html] (STEP), bringing total funding for

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President Cade addresses economic climate

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade discusses the uncertain economic climate in relation to the University community Dr. Bill Cade We are all aware that we are living in very uncertain economic times. There are daily stories about businesses scaling back budgets, laying off workers and even closing their

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BA leads to Ivy League dreams

Harvard University reported in its 2007-2008 Fact Book that, of its 20,000 students, only 489 were from Canada. That means less than three per cent of the student body consisted of Canadians accomplishing Ivy League dreams. U of L graduate and current Harvard [http://www.harvard.edu/] attendee Erika

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New awards available to students

The University of Lethbridge is boosting the amount of award money available to new students. A total of 17 new awards are available for students who apply to the U of L by March 1. This year, the U of L is already offering more than $2.7 million in

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Historical knowledge leads to future insight

By ERIC LOW Dr. Christopher Epplett teaches in the History Department [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/his] at the University of Lethbridge and has a broad number of research interests that include ancient military and social history, particularly that of the Hellenistic world and the later Roman Empire. He is

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Strategic Plan Q & A: Jennifer Gruninger

The University of Lethbridge's new 2009-2013 Strategic Plan sets a course for the University over the next five years. We asked various members of the University community their impressions of the Strategic Plan and how they fit personally in the vision of the plan. Jennifer Gruninger Coordinator, Graduate

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Collaborating to advance water research

By studying water issues locally, University of Lethbridge water researchers are discovering fundamental principles about water systems and their management that bolster a global body of knowledge. Lars Brinkmann, a PhD candidate in the Department of Biological Sciences [http://www.uleth.ca/fas/bio/], is the inaugural recipient of a

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Water centre offers high-tech toolbox for scholars

As the University of Lethbridge continues to gain momentum as a leader in water research, it is achieving a critical mass of outstanding scholars. Dr. Sarah Boon, who came to the U of L a year-and-a-half ago, is one of the University's newest researchers. She's also

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QIP fund helps ease challenge for students

The University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] (ULSU) plays a prominent role in every student's educational and social experience during their time at the University of Lethbridge. To what degree and depth that interaction between students and their organization occurs can differ significantly with

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Flint proving it's never too late to get a university degree

Like other successful university students, Shannon Flint had to work hard to complete her university degree. Unlike most, she took a decidedly different route to convocation. Flint (BMgt '07), Executive Director of the Strategic Policy and Innovation Branch with the Oil Sands Environmental Management Division of Alberta Environment [http:

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Sendas to be honoured at Management dinner

If, in the first two minutes of discussing the sport of judo, the name of Dr. Yosh Senda is not uttered, then the conversation is truly lacking in depth. Simply stated, Senda and judo are synonymous and fully complementary. To discuss one without the other does a disservice to both.

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Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll

No topic is off-limits at the University of Lethbridge this week as Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll awareness week takes over campus. Presented by the University of Lethbridge Students' Union [http://www.ulsu.ca] (ULSU), the week's activities bring a variety of exciting and informative

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Valuable travel resource available online

Those interested in living, working or studying overseas have exclusive access to the online version of Jean Marc Hachey's "The Big Guide to Living & Working Overseas". The Canadian author's 1,800-page book is available online thanks to the partnership of Career & Employment

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Playing a role in resource management

Improving the management of natural resources in Alberta, Canada and around the world is the goal of a new research centre announced recently by federal Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear. Funded under the federal Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) program and industry/government partners,

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Celebrating Success: SOS 2008

In 2005, Supporting Our Students started as an internal, annual campaign to raise money for student awards. Since then, the initiative has grown by leaps and bounds as U of L faculty and staff continue to demonstrate a tangible commitment to students. The 2008 campaign marked the most successful year

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Forward-thinking approach championed in difficult times

The University of Lethbridge has long prided itself on the strength of its faculty, and the reputation of the University is grounded in the reputation of its faculty. Now, in the midst of increased competition within the post-secondary sector, coupled with these difficult economic times, we look to draw on

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University steadfast in uncertain economic times

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what's happening in the University community We are all aware that we are living in very uncertain economic times. There are daily stories about businesses scaling back budgets, laying off workers and even closing their doors. I want to

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Nature Conservancy deadline nears

Those interested in helping to protect the environment through a summer internship program have until Friday to apply for various positions with the Nature Conservancy of Canada [http://www.natureconservancy.ca]. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is a private, non-profit organization working for the direct protection of Canada's

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Gaza film tonight, discussion Wednesday

Gaza Awareness Week continues at the University of Lethbridge with a series events aimed at educating and creating discussion. Tuesday night, a movie screening of Occupation 101 will be held at 5 p.m. in PE264. On Wednesday, the panel discussion We Want War? Will be held at 4:30

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EnCana the focus of Cinema Politica

It's a big week on campus for the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group [pirg@uleth.ca] as they screen an important film and host an activist meet and greet. First on the agenda is Tuesday night's screening of the film Between Midnight and the Rooster'

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Gaza Awareness Week on campus

The Gaza conflict and the plight of the Palestinian people will be the central theme of Gaza Awareness Week, Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 at the University of Lethbridge. A number of events will be held throughout the week, including lectures, films and actions, exploring the conflict and the promotion

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Students entitled to WCB coverage

Being a student at the University of Lethbridge requires a lot of work; in fact it's enough to earn Workers' Compensation Board [http://www.wcb.ab.ca/] coverage. Students registered in and attending a post-secondary institution in Alberta, as outlined in Section 7(1)(c) of the

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U of L debuts on iTunes U

Anybody who's anybody seems to be connected to Apple's iTunes so it only made sense that if the University of Lethbridge wanted to better connect with its students, it too would have to align itself with the indispensable download service. Now, through iTunes U, students, staff