One of the first opportunities I had to communicate to the University community came in the fall of 2001 when I penned the first ever Billboard in a brand new University publication, the Legend. As I prepare to leave my position as President of the U of L, I am pleased to have the opportunity to write one final Billboard, a fitting bookend to my time here at the University.
As I approach the final weeks of my tenure as President of the University of Lethbridge, it’s hard not to reflect on my 10 years here in southern Alberta and more specifically, on the many remarkable people I have met over that time.
Dr. Jane O’Dea is one of those people and it is both ironic and fitting that we would begin our positions on the same day, 10 years ago, and will now be leaving these positions on the same day at the end of June.
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what’s happening in the University community
I consider myself very fortunate to be in a position that affords me the opportunity to meet truly exceptional people from all walks of life. In recent weeks I have shared the company of two such people, Mike Babcock and Ron Sakamoto, who are not only accomplished in their respective fields, but who are personable, genuine and generous friends of the University of Lethbridge.
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what’s happening in the University community
One of the things I have always enjoyed about the University is the unique and fun way in which we accomplish very significant tasks.
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what’s happening in the University community
There are times when we all take aspects of our lives for granted, and we don’t necessarily appreciate the fortunate circumstance we have of living in a prosperous country such as Canada. When we then see the devastation of a tragedy like the Haitian earthquake, it quickly brings into focus just how lucky we are.
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 great possibilities abound for 2010.
It is hard to believe our first semester has nearly passed and we are approaching already the Christmas season. I wish Christmas greetings to all students, faculty and staff at this very special time of year.
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what’s happening in the University community
I am constantly impressed by how much activity we have here on campus, generated both from within and from external sources interested in what we are doing.
This was readily apparent this past month with a number of high profile events that thrust the
U of L into the spotlight and touched on a variety of our hallmarks.
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what’s happening in the University community
This past spring, the University held a town hall meeting for staff and faculty to address issues surrounding the economic downturn and an expected shortfall in the provincial operating grant.
At that time, much of what we talked about was based on speculation and an expectation that the provincial funding grant increases for the years 2010 and 2011 would come in at zero per cent.
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what’s happening in the University community
Welcome to the Fall 2009 Semester and what promises to be an exciting and challenging time at the University of Lethbridge.
