Shelby Ballendine secured a little piece of history and may have also saved the season for the Pronghorns women's hockey team.

Both she and Cass Mappin, of the Horns men's hockey team, were named Subway Pronghorn Athletes of the Week after their teams picked up weekend splits against University of Regina Cougars.

The University of Lethbridge welcomed Scotiabank officials to campus on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to announce a major gift in support of First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students.

The $150,000 investment will help launch a mentorship program aimed at post-secondary students, as well as students in junior high and high schools in Lethbridge and reserve communities throughout southern Alberta.

“This gift demonstrates Scotiabank’s incredible commitment to education and the FNMI community, and sets a strong example for others to follow,” says U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 is International Safer Internet Day.

International Safer Internet Day promotes the positive use of the Internet among children and youth.

Dr. Robin Bright, a University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education researcher has been looking at the effects of bullying, and now, cyberbullying for a number of years.

Bright can be available to discuss how parents can be more aware of their children's internet use.

In addition to a general overview of the challenges faced by those being cyber-bullied, the relevant facts Dr. Bright is able to discuss are as follows:

The University of Lethbridge community offers its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Michael (Mike) Robinson, an academic assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 29 at age 50 and after battling cancer.

Robinson is survived by his wife Karen Zanewich (who had also worked at the U of L as an academic assistant) and children Zachary and Isabelle.

He earned an MSc from Simon Fraser University in Ecology and joined the University of Lethbridge in 1998.

The history of the University of Lethbridge is one of bold beginnings and independent ideals, traits that are reflected in the histories of the individual departments on campus. The evolution of the Department of Physics and Astronomy may embody that more than any other.

“Our story is really the story of the University,” says department Chair and associate professor Dr. David Siminovitch. “For us, in particular, there were some moments it could have gone quite badly and we might not even be here, but we are and we’ve triumphed.”

Ashley Beattie and Julian Spear Chief-Morris helped their respective teams to key victories over the weekend, strengthening their bids for Canada West playoff spots and subsequently earning recognition as Subway Pronghorn Athletes of the Week.

Ashley Beattie

Locked in a dog-fight for a playoff position, ‘Horns captain Beattie led the ‘Horns to a three-point weekend versus the University of Alberta Pandas. Prior to this season the ‘Horns had never beaten the Pandas, but won the season series with the Pandas this year with a 3-0-1 record.

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, officials from the University of Lethbridge welcomed members of the Métis Nation of Alberta to campus to jointly announce the creation of a scholarship fund for Métis undergraduate and graduate students.

The $500,000 gift will be endowed in perpetuity and will, through matching funds, support the creation of a  $1 million endowment fund. This will help ensure more students of Métis heritage complete their post-secondary education.

Part murder mystery, part science fiction and part mathematical theory, TheatreXtra’s presentation of Possible Worlds by Canadian author, playwright and mathematician, John Mighton, takes audiences on a trip through space and time.

Playing nightly at 8 p.m. in the David Spinks Theatre from Jan. 26-28 (with a 2 p.m. matinee Jan. 28), Possible Worlds is an original story presented in a very unique way.

First-time director and third-year drama major Ryan Reese was attracted to the creative concepts and unusual storytelling found within the play.

It’s a classy night of music, food and dancing at the U of L Wind Orchestra’s annual fundraiser, A Black Tie Affair, Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. in the Students’ Union Ballrooms.

With music by the Lethbridge Big Band under the direction of Paul Walker, the evening is sure to be a fun night of entertainment and an opportunity to help talented student musicians in the U of L Wind Orchestra raise funds for a future tour.

“The Lethbridge Big Band is a perennial favourite at providing dance music. The silent auction features many great gifts from local businesses. It’ll be a great night to dress up, dance and have fun with us,” says Sarah Viejou, music student and musician with the U of L Wind Orchestra.

The University of Lethbridge celebrated the achievements of 21 graduate students last night at the 2012 Graduate Student Research Awards reception.

"These graduate students are exemplars of academic achievement," says Dr. Robert Wood, dean of the School of Graduate Studies. "The exciting academic work that they do is advancing the frontiers of knowledge and creativity, and it cultivates and builds an essential foundation for our growing reputation as a comprehensive university. Indeed, the University community is immensely proud of these accomplished graduate student scholars."

Following is a list of the 2012 award winners.

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