By DIANE BRITTON
Choosing foods that are grown close to home is a great commitment to our environment and our economy, but it does have its challenges during Canadian winters.
The Bull’s-eye Diet is a practical way to eat as much local food as you can, while supplementing with other foods as needed.
By SUZANNE MCINTOSH
One aspect of wellness is the ability to perform your duties in an ergonomic environment, free of pain. Unfortunately, there are occasions when we suffer injuries, some of which come as a result of repetitive activities related to our jobs.
The annual Headshave for Cancer event takes place Wednesday, Mar. 30 in the UHall Atrium. Kelly Roberts, sound technician for the University Theatre, is shaving his head in support of the Canadian Cancer Society in conjunction with HeadShave Canada and the
U of L’s Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Omicron-Xi Chapter.
The Senate Volunteer Award winner for 2011 is Elisha Rasmussen, a well-known community volunteer, legendary southern Alberta television reporter and advocate for the University of Lethbridge, its people and programs.
Over the past several years, Rasmussen has led the Senate Honorary Degree Search Committee, welcomed many international students to the U of L as a member of the Hospitality Committee and has been a key member of the Family Friendship program, among a host of other volunteer commitments.
By STACY SEGUIN
Raised on the Piikani Nation in southern Alberta, newly elected Chief, Gayle Strikes With A Gun (BEd ’88), spent her early childhood surrounded by a loving family whose values, teachings and examples had a significant impact on her life.
The University of Lethbridge is celebrating the achievements of faculty members who authored books in the past two years with the 2011 Book Awards.
A public reception will be held in the Markin Hall Atrium on Wednesday,
Mar. 16, beginning at 3 p.m.
Following is a list of those receiving awards, and the books they authored.
2011 Book Award Recipients
Pamela Adams, The Essential Equation
Yale D. Belanger, ed. Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada
Yale D. Belanger, Ways of Knowing
By NICOLE EVA
The University of Lethbridge Library is involved in a pair of recent initiatives that highlight its commitment to student service.
There are leaders in every corner of the University of Lethbridge campus. From administration to staff and faculty, examples of leadership are prevalent through community involvement initiatives, volunteer experiences and more.
And it does not stop there. University of Lethbridge students have shown time and again their capacity to engage with the community and to lead the way in fundraising and volunteer projects.
By TREVOR KENNEY
A Wikipedia search led Danish student Stine Hansen to the University of Lethbridge’s web door, but it was the personal attention she received thereafter that brought her to campus.
Hansen is in her fourth year, thriving as an international student with her eyes set on completing a degree in urban and regional studies. Now an ambassador for the U of L experience, she’s a far greater resource than any Wikipedia link.
Senator Grant Mitchell recently addressed the Senate to discuss the unique Support Program for Aboriginal Nursing Students (SPANS) at the University of Lethbridge. Following is text from his address.
Honourable Senators, it is my pleasure to speak about an exciting program offered at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta. It is the Support Program for Aboriginal Nursing Students (SPANS).
