The results are in from the Pronghorns men’s hockey team’s first Movember promotion and they are impressive. The November initiative raised a total of $10,892 for the fight against prostate cancer, with the money donated to Prostate Cancer Canada.
By TREVOR KENNEY
Chandy Kaip has experience organizing European trips for women’s hockey programs. She’s looking forward to actually taking the trip this Christmas.
Kaip and the Pronghorns women’s hockey program will head to Europe Dec. 26 through Jan. 5, 2011 to participate in the inaugural European Women’s Gold Cup tournament. Some 18 months of planning has gone into the excursion that is now, just days away.
By JANA DEWAAL
Christmas, like many other holidays, can be a difficult time for international students to be away from family and friends. With events like the annual International Christmas Dinner, the International Centre for Students (ICS) helps ease that feeling of isolation, all the while introducing international students to Canadian customs and traditions.
By KALI MCKAY
Adam Smith (BSc ’05, MSc ’09) can see his breath in the air as he makes his way out to the parking lot. He unlocks the door and slides into the seat of yet another strange car, catching his reflection in the rearview mirror as he adjusts it. If you watch closely, you might notice a stifled yawn – it’s 3 a.m.
By TREVOR KENNEY
Sometimes the best way to move forward is by looking back at yourself in the mirror.
The University of Lethbridge is doing just that with the Recruitment and Retention Integrated Planning (RRIP) project. Initiated in the spring, and with the backing of Vice-President (Academic) and Provost Dr. Andy Hakin and Vice-President (Finance and Administration) Nancy Walker, the project’s focus is to foster a graduation culture on campus.
By JANA DEWAAL
The University of Lethbridge puts great emphasis on providing undergraduate students with access to research related opportunities they may not receive at larger institutions.
With a smaller school atmosphere and low student to teacher ratios, undergraduate students like Brett Clifton can take full advantage of what the U of L has to offer.
Clifton, a third-year Canadian Studies major with a keen interest in military history, has done just that while attending the University of Lethbridge.
Dr. David Renter (music) Trio performed at Southern Alberta Art Gallery on Dec. 3 as part of the second event organized by the brand new Lethbridge Jazz Society.
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what’s happening in the University community
It’s hard to believe the first semester is already coming to a close and the Christmas break is nearly upon us.
By TREVOR KENNEY
Mark Sabo (BMgt ‘98) doesn’t have to go far to gain a global perspective – he encounters it every day through the people he meets at the University of Lethbridge as a materials handling worker in the U of L’s shipping/receiving department.
