art + people = x
Dr. Mike Mahon
When the School of Graduate Studies and the Office of Research Services handed out their Research Excellence awards recently, there were no trophies, only cold hard cash to the tune of more than $700,000, which was shared by 36 student recipients of graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral studies awards.
The investment in research funding directed toward candidates in masters and doctoral programs is critical to help grow the U of L’s research programs and its place as a comprehensive research university.
A donor, a baby and a twist of fate all contribute to keeping audiences guessing and laughing in, The Good Egg, by Canadian Michael Lewis MacLennan.
Showing Oct. 28-30 in the David Spinks Theatre, The Good Egg has performances nightly at 8 p.m. and a matinee Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
Part of the TheatreXtra season, The Good Egg weaves an intriguing tale of love, trust and modern family values.
One night, 11 countries and 20 operas are on the menu as the University of Lethbridge Opera Workshop celebrates with Opera Around The World.
The Opera Workshop takes audiences on an operatic adventure presenting both familiar favourites and new classics, by composers representing a host of different countries. Enjoy an evening of operatic masterpieces, Nov. 5-6 at 8 p.m. nightly in the University Recital Hall.
By AMANDA BERG
The 1970s proved to be a very important time for women and the play, Uncommon Women and Others, captures this transformative era.
Showing Oct. 19-23, 8 p.m. nightly at the University Theatre, Uncommon Women and Others by Wendy Wasserstein, examines the changing social dynamics of the age.
Drop by and get a glimpse of all the work that goes on behind the scenes at the U of L Art Gallery as they host an Open House, Oct. 13-16.
By ABBY GROENENBOOM
Getting students to the University of Lethbridge is one thing – helping them feel comfortable once they’re here and setting them up to succeed is of even greater importance.
Pronghorn Athletics
Oct. 15 | Canada West
Men’s Hockey
University of Calgary vs. Horns
7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena
Oct. 16 | Canada West Women’s Hockey | University of Calgary vs. Horns, 7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena
Oct. 22-23 | Canada West
Basketball
Trinity Western vs. Horns | Women’s game, 6 p.m.; Men’s game, 8 p.m.
1st Choice Savings Centre gym
By DIANE BRITTON
Why not pile your plate full of antioxidants?
Antioxidants are nutrients naturally found in food that help repair damaged body cells, improve immune function, promote health and reduce the risk of some diseases. Here are some foods loaded with antioxidants to fuel your feast.
Carotenoids
These antioxidants are found in vegetables and fruits that are dark yellow, orange and red; and in dark-green leafy vegetables.
By Lori Weber
Every fall, Canadians are confronted with two dilemmas – what to do with all the falling leaves and whether or not they should get the seasonal flu shot.
With the H1N1 pandemic of 2009 still fresh in our minds and the sound of coughing already echoing in U of L hallways, influenza vaccine will again be made available on campus for interested students, staff and faculty.
Unlike previous years, the Alberta government has provincially funded all vaccine this year, so there is no cost to anyone interested in getting the vaccine.
