Don Chandler takes on role as new president of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association
With no wins, two losses and a very difficult match still to come at the 1982 Southern Alberta Curling Playdowns, Don Chandler (BASc ’73) was taken aback when people shook his hand, thanked him for coming and said goodbye.
“I remember thinking, wait a minute, the game isn’t over until it’s over,” says Chandler. “We took that as a challenge and ended up winning our next four games before losing in the final.”
Mike Babcock, coach of the 2010 Canadian Olympic Men's hockey team and the Detroit Red Wings, is so much more than his bench persona
We think we know Mike Babcock by who we see on our television screens. He comes off as a steely-eyed competitor, a taskmaster who pushes and prods his players to strive for an on-ice perfection that, by the nature of the game, is unattainable. In the end, we see a hockey coach and a man who has won at virtually every level of the sport – a champion.
Renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson (LLD ’81) died on May 20, 2009, at age 84. University Hall, the University of Lethbridge’s main building, is one piece in a legacy of architectural masterpieces that he leaves behind.
The Canadian Pacific Railway High Level Bridge inspires U of L architect Dr. Arthur Erickson
This year, Lethbridge celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Pacific Railway High Level Bridge – a landmark that has inspired many, including University of Lethbridge architect Dr. Arthur Erickson.
Allied Arts Council honours the University
The University of Lethbridge took centre stage at the 2009 Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts on Sept. 10 when the University was honoured as the winner of a 2009 Allied Arts Council (AAC) Award for Excellence as the local service organization that has significantly enhanced the arts in the community of Lethbridge.
U of L astronomer Dr. David Naylor getting a clear view of unknown stars and galaxies
For thousands of years, people have turned their eyes up to the night sky, gazed upon billions of twinkling stars and questioned what lies in the vast, unknown expanse.
So, it’s only natural to get excited when you talk to U of L astronomer Dr. David Naylor about space exploration and the thought of clearly viewing the unknown stars and galaxies.
Fourth-year U of L management student Brady Mah discovers the culture of Vietnam
Fourth-year U of L management student Brady Mah spent his summer traveling through Vietnam – dodging motorbikes, touring pagodas, learning a new language and discovering a culture completely different from his own.
For decades, Dr. Reginald Bibby has debunked cultural myths and unveiled surprising social trends in Canada
You may not like their asymmetrical hairdos, nose piercings or ironic t-shirts, but today’s teenagers aren’t turning Canadian culture on its head, as per the prevailing stereotype. On many levels, today’s youth are actually looking better than previous generations, says sociologist and trend-tracker Dr. Reginald Bibby.
Dr. Mary Runté teaches that social responsibility in business can exist
There have been many nights over the last 16 years that Dr. Mary Runté has gotten little, if any, sleep. Raising two children has been no small factor in the equation, but even before Runté took on motherhood – the role by which she admittedly defines her life and holds most dear – she sacrificed shut-eye while out on the streets of east Vancouver, up at all hours of the night to do what she could to ease the plight of drug addicts, pregnant prostitutes and anyone else she encountered who was living their lives on the fringe of society.
Artist and U of L professor Tanya Harnett presents 16 large-scale digital self-portraits
Q: What were your intentions when you started this project?
A: The University had a staff exhibition called Alter Ego several years ago, and I contributed two pieces that dealt with self-portraiture and identity. At the time, I wasn’t comfortable dealing with the idea of identity that publicly, so it was really difficult for me. I figured if it was that scary, then I’d better approach it head-on and examine it more closely.
