When Art Gallery Director Dr. Josie Mills asked me if I wanted to write something for the Lasting Images page of the Legend on the occasion of my retirement, I gladly grasped the opportunity to showcase my favourite works of art in the University’s Art Collection.
By AMANDA BERG
Within a rural Russian landscape, Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece, The Seagull, weaves a touching and often comic story of love, ambition and hopefulness.
Showing Feb. 15-19 (8 p.m. nightly with a Feb. 19, 2 p.m. matinee) in the David Spinks Theatre, the U of L’s interpretation of the Seagull is directed by Richard Epp. Written in 1895, The Seagull set a new a standard of realism on the stage.
For the past 10 years, Faculty of Fine Arts professors, staff, students and a local restaurant have joined forces for a good cause – fine arts student scholarships.
The 10th Anniversary of Abbondànza, an evening of gourmet food, fine arts and fun fills CoCo Pazzo Italian Café on Saturday, Jan. 29.
“We are pleased to participate in this exciting event,” says Tony Rose, CoCo Pazzo co-owner. “It is unlike anything else that goes on in this city.”
Experience the rich elegance of Bohemian Europe on Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. in the University Recital Hall as the Faculty Artists and Friends series celebrates the sounds of 18th Century Vienna with Classical Winds.
Three perfectly poignant pieces grace the University Recital Hall stage as Opera Workshop presents, An Evening of Chamber Opera, Feb. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. nightly.
A ‘retro’ trip from the 1930s to the 1950s, the operatic samples on the program feature rarely performed works by composers Samuel Barber, Joseph Haydn and Gian Carlo Menotti.
By ABBY GROENENBOOM
The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU) would like to formally recognize and honour teaching excellence at the University of Lethbridge.
The Students’ Union aims to do this by introducing the Teaching Excellence Award, allowing students an avenue for nominating a professor, sessional staff member or lab instructor who has shown outstanding efforts to increase the learning experience of their students.
By LINDSEY MEREDITH
While the majority of students begin their university experience in September, there are some who opt for a January start.
This January, over 200 new faces joined the ranks as U of L students and, for many, their introduction to the University began with New Student Orientation (NSO).
Pronghorns Athletics
Jan. 21-22 | Canada West Women’s Hockey | Manitoba vs. Horns
7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena
Jan. 28-29 | Canada West Men’s Hockey | UBC T-Birds vs. Horns
7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena
Feb. 11-12 | Canada West Women’s Hockey | Regina vs. Horns
7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena
Feb. 11-12 | Canada West Basketball | Fraser Valley vs. Horns
By DIANE BRITTON
It is more difficult to eat a balanced diet when eating out, and much easier to overeat with restaurant mega-sized food portions.
The Canadian Community Health Survey shows that Canadian adults are eating less milk products, vegetables and fruit; but have still continued to increase our fat and overall calorie intake. In short, we’re eating more calories and getting less nutrition.
Try these four easy tips to improve your eating habits.
Home is Healthier
Clint Dunford, a well-known Lethbridge resident, former MLA and political advocate for southern Alberta, will be recognized for his community contributions at the upcoming University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management Scholarship Dinner. The 24th annual event will take place Friday, Mar. 11 at the Coast Plaza Hotel in Lethbridge.
