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Zieber earns Lipinski scholarship

Zieber earns Lipinski scholarship

University of Lethbridge Faculty of Health Sciences researcher Em Pijl Zieber is one of two local registered nurses who have been named the inaugural recipients of the Wendy Lipinski Memorial Scholarship for Advanced Education. Pijl Zieber was honoured along with Klaas Vanden Beld on May 8 at Chinook Regional Hospital.

Three new research centres approved

The General Faculties Council at the University of Lethbridge has approved the creation of three new collaborative, and diverse, research centres, which will focus on the creation of oral history, develop community-based collaborations and bring together chemistry and biochemistry researchers from around the world to further their expertise in fluorine

Functional Flows gets funding boost

Functional Flows gets funding boost

A critical study by the University of Lethbridge's Water Institute for Sustainable Environments (WISE) that could shape how the province manages its water sources is being given a $1 million boost by the Alberta government. Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions is contributing $1 million toward a proposed

Summer construction scaled back

This summer, the University of Lethbridge's busy construction schedule will once again move forward, but not with the scope that was anticipated prior to the Mar. 7 provincial budget announcements. The schedule has been altered in recent weeks in light of cuts made by the provincial government to

Aramark readying for changeover

University of Lethbridge food services begins a new chapter May 1, 2013 when Aramark Higher Education officially joins the U of L community. Marking the most transformative food services change at the U of L in 30 years, the introduction of Aramark as the new food provider is the culmination

Let's DO Science Day, Apr. 30

University of Lethbridge graduate students will share their passion for science with local high school students by organizing an event that provides hands-on experience in seven different science disciplines. The all-day Let's DO Science initiative, held at the U of L, will not only provide for a fun

Mahon speaks to proposed budget reductions

April 23, 2013 In addressing the budget reductions imposed on the University of Lethbridge through the 7.3 per cent reduction in the Campus Alberta Operating Grant, a framework of values was developed to guide the Budget Advisory Committee in developing the 2013/14 University of Lethbridge consolidated operating budget.

Group tackles how to deal with hunger pangs

Group tackles how to deal with hunger pangs

The phrase …there's an app for that! now applies to ordering takeout food in Lethbridge. The team behind the iTakeout app – Caleb Dowdy, twin brothers Clayton and Joel Varjassy and Luke Mayerle – cooked up their idea while not actually wanting to cook anything. They wanted to order takeout

Update from President Mahon following meeting with Minister

April 12, 2013 Yesterday afternoon I, along with the other 25 presidents of Alberta's post-secondary institutions, met with the Deputy Premier and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education, and other officials from the Ministry, to discuss the future of Campus Alberta and the letters of expectation issued to

University mourns passing of DeBow

The University Community offers its most sincere condolences to the family, many friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Shirley DeBow, a Lethbridge-based community volunteer, social worker and educator who served as the 10th Chancellor of the University of Lethbridge from 2003 – 2007. Shirley passed away on Monday, March 25,

CURE event connects researchers to community

It's not quite speed dating, but the idea is similar. On Friday, Mar. 22, the Office of Research & Innovation Services (ORIS) team will host its first Community/University Research Exchange (CURE) event where they are looking to do some relationship building between community groups and University of

Hotchkiss leaves legacy gift

Just as his life left an everlasting, positive impact on Calgarians, Albertans and beyond, the late Dr. Harley Hotchkiss's (LLD '07) $1 million gift to support brain research will leave a permanent legacy at the University of Lethbridge. The gift will move forward important research at the

Updated President's message on 2013/14 Alberta budget

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon discusses latest details On March 7, 2013, the Alberta government released the 2013/2014 budget for the Province of Alberta. As indicated in my initial message, the Campus Alberta Operating Grant for the University of Lethbridge will be reduced by 7.3% in

U of L Students Land Six Persons Case Scholarships

March 8, 2013 In recognition of International Women's Day, the contributions women and men have made to the advancement of women in Alberta are being celebrated through Persons Case Scholarships. Among the 46 recipients are several University of Lethbridge students: Brittney Adams, Political Science ($1,500) Jenae Dunlop,

Scholarship gifts help shape the future

Scholarship gifts help shape the future

Eva Gorny knows that a university education will ensure she reaches her full potential, allowing her to maximize her contribution to society. In her final year of a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Lethbridge, Eva recognizes the importance of student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

Dining out for the MS Society

Dining out for the MS Society

The University of Lethbridge community and general public are invited to visit select Lethbridge restaurants on Thursday, Mar. 7 to take part in Cuisine 4 a Cause – a project initiated by the 2013 Integrated Management Experience (IME) class. The project supports the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lethbridge Chapter. During this event,

Diversity celebrated, Mar. 11-15

Diversity celebrated, Mar. 11-15

Now in its third incarnation, the annual University of Lethbridge Respect and Diversity Awareness Week is an established campus event that brings to light issues related to diversity and respect both in the workplace and beyond. Presented by the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association's Gender, Equity and Diversity

Food bank continues to serve a valuable need

Bringing Home The Bacon challenge on throughout February The phrase "one must eat well in order to learn well," has never been truer than it is today. Twenty years ago, graduate students at the University of Alberta launched the first campus food bank and today there are more

Kovalchuk earns CIHR Chair

University of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Olga Kovalchuk is the recipient of a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Chair dedicated to examining the effects occupational radiation exposure has on men and women working in nuclear industries. Canada is home to one of the highest concentrations of nuclear activity in the

University of Lethbridge to strengthen research, partnerships in Ukraine

University of Lethbridge Vice-President (Research) Dan Weeks is participating in a mission that includes Canadian University Presidents, Vice-Presidents and Deans that will formalize linkages between Canada and Ukraine, and their post-secondary sectors. The mission, which takes place from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, includes universities in all regions of Canada

Connecting researchers and community

It's not quite speed dating, but the idea is similar. On Friday, March 22, the Office of Research & Innovation Services (ORIS) team will host its first Community/University Research Exchange (CURE) event where they are looking to do some relationship building between community groups and University of

University of Lethbridge thanks donors for $10 million in support

The University of Lethbridge achieved recognition from a number of national ranking agencies in 2012, thanks in no small part to the support of more than 2,000 donors who contributed nearly $10 million in support of the institution. Recognized as one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities by

University of Lethbridge explores partnerships with universities in Mexico

Trip also explores research and graduate student opportunities University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon will travel to Mexico to further dialogue with indigenous universities and to explore opportunities for partnership with CONACYT (Mexico's National Council for Science and Technology) February 11 to 14. "Working with indigenous

Science fair judges and volunteers needed

In preparing for 52nd annual Canada-Wide Science Fair, to be hosted by the University of Lethbridge May 14-18, Chief Judge Dr. Roy Golsteyn is faced with a unique challenge. Evaluating 500 of Canada's best young scientists requires judges with specific expertise to ensure that participants receive the highest-quality

New food vendor coming to campus

The University of Lethbridge has reached an agreement with ARAMARK to provide onsite food services on its Lethbridge campus. The decision to choose ARAMARK as the U of L's food provider was, after a long and inclusive process, finalized at today's Board of Governors meeting. After