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Details for Destination Project emerge

trevor.kenney — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:42:44 -0600

The vision for the University of Lethbridge’s future science complex is beginning to come to life.

Now dubbed the Destination Project, further details of the new science facility along with renovations to University Hall and subsequent campus infrastructure expansion, have been outlined in a new Key Parameters document available at http://www.uleth.ca/facilities/science-complex

The document outlines the programs and services that will be housed in the new building including education, research, administrative and technical support. It also sketches an estimate of the project’s size and capital budget.

Horns announce Scholarship Breakfast

trevor.kenney — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:56:49 -0600

Pronghorn Athletics at the University of Lethbridge is looking for a community team effort to fill the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym and kick off what they hope becomes an annual scholarship event that supports Pronghorn athletes.

The breakfast event on Tuesday, Sept. 25, will feature well-known television broadcaster Brian Williams, fresh off his experiences at the 2012 Olympic Games, as the featured speaker.

“The funds raised at the inaugural Pronghorn Scholarship Breakfast are the lifeline of our athletics program,” says Robb Engen, Manager of Business Development, Sport and Recreation Services.

Wiebo's War latest NFB offering

trevor.kenney — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:48 -0600

The University Library presents Wiebo’s War, the latest screening of the library’s NFB Film Club series, Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in room L1060.

Wiebo Ludwig, who died recently of esophageal cancer, was a controversial figure in Alberta. The fundamentalist Christian minister and patriarch of a self-sufficient communal farm in northwestern Alberta has been labelled an eco-warrior and a terrorist for his resistance against the oil and gas industry that has taken over the land in that region.

Grigg named 2012 BOG Teaching Chair

trevor.kenney — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:06 -0600

An outstanding teacher and scholar, Lance Grigg has consistently demonstrated clear thinking and enthusiasm for the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning at the University of Lethbridge.

For his continued dedication to the scholarship and practice of teaching, the University of Lethbridge is proud to appoint Grigg as a Board of Governors Teaching Chair.

A professor in the Faculty of Education, Grigg’s primary areas of instruction are critical inquiry in social studies education and philosophy of education.

Culture Vulture visits the 1960s

trevor.kenney — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:52:02 -0600

Feel ‘far out’ making psychedelic lava lamps on Saturday, May 12 at Culture Vulture Saturday!

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Hall Atrium, Culture Vultures can enjoy creating groovy lava lamps using pre-cut templates and tissue paper, exploring the U of L Art Gallery and Helen Christou Gallery exhibitions and talking to staff about the current exhibition, The 1960s.

“Lava lamps were an iconic fixture in the 1960s and 1970s,” says Rosalind Jeffrey, Culture Vulture program co-ordinator. “It’s going to be fun for participants to either take a pre-made paper lamp template or create their own, add tissue paper, and then light up their creation.”

Summer painting schedule

trevor.kenney — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:33:20 -0600

Each year, the Department of Building Maintenance hires students to perform the painting of classrooms, labs, hallways, classrooms and other areas requiring a fresh coat of paint.

Products used in this project are environmentally friendly and safe for workers and those occupying adjacent spaces. The paint products contain no or low (VOC's) Volatile Organic Compound. There may be a faint odour from time to time and those with a high sensitivity to products of this nature should be aware.

The following is a tentative schedule and not included in this schedule is the UCA Mechanical Upgrade Project involving the painting of 35 to 40 offices on levels 6, 7 and 8.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Jansen headlines SACPA

trevor.kenney — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:33:52 -0600

The front page headline recapping the Alberta provincial election in the Lethbridge Herald on April 24 read, Same Old Story.

Was it really? Was this another automatic victory for the PC’s? How did the Conservatives manage to win this one? Much has been made of the failure of pollsters and pundits to grasp what was happening - how did the Wildrose manage to lose it?

Long Service & Retirement Recognition Ceremony

trevor.kenney — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:44:43 -0600

The University of Lethbridge is holding its annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 9 at 1 p.m. in the Students’ Union Ballrooms.

A total of 103 employees, including 20 retiring employees and those who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service, will be honoured.

All employees are invited to the ceremony and reception to honour the award recipients listed below. The reception will include light refreshments.

Retirees

Mahon's trip to Brazil aided by students

trevor.kenney — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:54:34 -0600

University of Lethbridge President Mike Mahon was among a group of 30 Canadian university presidents who travelled to Brazil to take part in an educational tour, the largest-ever initiative of its kind. The goal was to showcase Canada and strengthen relationships with Brazil, a rapidly growing economic powerhouse.

Zoo summer hours begin

trevor.kenney — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:50:06 -0600

The Spring 2012 semester has come to a close and only a quiet murmur propagates through many of the campus hallways, and yet the University of Lethbridge is still a vibrant, busy place.

A strong contingent of students, staff and faculty will remain busy through the summer months, and for the first time in recent memory, the Zoo will be open for everyone to enjoy.

In past years, the Zoo closed at the end of the spring semester and would re-open again in September. This year, the Zoo will be re-opening its doors on Monday, May 7.