Lethbridge - Press Releases | Canadian Cities
Augustana runners are National Champions!
Augustana University College | November 14, 2006
The Augustana Women’s Cross Country Running Team was marvelous on the weekend inwinning their second consecutive CCAA national school championship....[continue]
Cellist presents pro series recital
Brandon University | November 9, 2006
As in previous years, Brandon is one of the stops on the Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-gré) National Music Competition first place winner’s tour....[continue]
Research Infosource Rewards U of L With Increase in Ranking
University of Lethbridge | October 24, 2006
The University of Lethbridge is the only Alberta University in a recent ‘Top-three’ national ranking of research institutions....[continue]
2005/2006 Community Report
University of Lethbridge | October 13, 2006
What will happen if our freshwater supply runs dry? How can we stay active and healthy as we age? What would the future hold if history is forgotten?...[continue]
COM DEV delivers key instrument for Europe's deep space observatory, UW scientist leads research team
University of Waterloo | October 13, 2006
Canada's largest manufacturer of space hardware subsystems is today unveiling a key component of an international satellite that will, among other things, search for water in the deepest reaches of space....[continue]
Lunch at a Book Launch
University of Lethbridge | October 6, 2006
The University of Lethbridge Bookstore will host a Lunch N' Launch onOctober 19 to celebrate two new faculty publications: Back Door Java, byDr. Jan Newberry (Anthropology) and A Curriculum of Difficulty, by Dr. LeahFowler (Education)....[continue]
New MRI Facility Boosts Cutting-edge Neuroscience Research
University of Lethbridge | October 6, 2006
Officials from the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) opened a new Imaging Centre on Friday October 6, 2006....[continue]
Keyano Signs New Agreement With the U of L for Bachelor of Fine Arts
University of Lethbridge | October 5, 2006
On October 4, 2006, Keyano College signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Lethbridge that may result in Keyano’s Visual Performing Arts students gaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts without leaving the College....[continue]
From Mount A to the Met and back again
Mount Allison University | October 3, 2006
The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Mount Allison’s Brunton Auditorium…just what to do these stages have in common?...[continue]
New chair appointed to the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors
University of Lethbridge | September 28, 2006
Robert Turner, Q.C. has been appointed as the new chair of the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors by Advanced Education Minister Denis Herard. Effective immediately, Turner will vacate his position as a board member to take on a three-year term as chair....[continue]
Alberta Press Council Examines Government Control over Access to Information, September 28
University of Lethbridge | September 21, 2006
The Alberta Press Council will host its first Fall Forum at the U of L on September 28 beginning at 7:00 .m. in room PE250....[continue]
Doors Open Lethbridge Events, September 22 & 23
University of Lethbridge | September 14, 2006
9:30 am – 6:00 pm1st Choice Savings and Credit Union Ltd.45 Fairmont Boulevard SouthFull wheelchair accessiblePublic washrooms availableTOURS Guided 30 minute tours available. Max 15 per tour.Call 320-4248 to arrange to be on a tour.Built in 2004/2005 by Group 2/Goss Architectural, this is an environmentally friendly "LEED" building. A "LEED" building, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, incorporates many initiatives to create a more sustainable building, site and community. These initiatives reduce energy and water use, generate less waste and provide healthier indoor and outdoor environments. Among the initiatives undertaken at the building is the Eco-roof, a vegetated roof system designed to capture rain water and reduce site temperatures.+++Fri SEP 22 + Sat SEP 23...[continue]
University issues call for Urban Campus building partner
University of Calgary | September 14, 2006
The University of Calgary will issue a request for proposals (RFP) this month for a building partner for the $235M downtown Urban Campus, President Harvey Weingarten said today in his annual Report to Community....[continue]
Condolence Notice
University of Lethbridge | September 14, 2006
The University of Lethbridge community wishes to express its most sincere condolences to the families, friends and student colleagues of the individuals affected by the recent shootings at Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec....[continue]
Historic Lethbridge Week -- September 18 - 23
University of Lethbridge | September 12, 2006
7:00 pm St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tours7:00 pm Book discussion: George & Terry Goulet -- PublicLibrary8:00 pm Southern Alberta in Film -- Public LibraryTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 191:30 — 4:00 pm Book Launch & Signing: Garry Allison -- Royal Cdn Legion, General Stewart Branch2:00 pm...[continue]
UNB Withdraws from Maclean's Survey
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 6, 2006
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is among a growing number of universities to opt out of the Maclean’s university ranking survey....[continue]
UNB WITHDRAWS FROM MACLEAN'S SURVEY
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 6, 2006
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is among a growing number of universities to opt out of the Maclean’s university ranking survey....[continue]
University of Lethbridge Joins Universities Declining to Participate in Maclean’s Survey
University of Lethbridge | August 14, 2006
On Aug. 14, the University of Lethbridge joined ten other major Canadian universities in declining Maclean's invitation to assist in this year's University Rankings exercise....[continue]
Eleven Universities withdrawing from Maclean’s survey
University of Calgary | August 14, 2006
Eleven Universities today advised Maclean’s magazine that they will not participate in the Fall, 2006 survey....[continue]
New Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice-President (Research)
University of Lethbridge | July 31, 2006
The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske as Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice-President (Research). The position is effective August 1, 2006....[continue]
Installation of CCBN Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment
University of Lethbridge | July 28, 2006
The University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscienceadded two major research tools to its expanding abilities to study thebrain with the installation of two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) magnet units on July 26....[continue]
Weighing the risks of storing greenhouse gas
University of Calgary | July 25, 2006
New research to provide energy industry with tools to plan safe and affordable CO2 sequestration Capturing carbon dioxide from power plants and other large industrial sources and pumping it deep underground where it can’t contribute to global warming is seen by many as a promising method for slashing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions....[continue]
U of L Welcomes Two Order of Canada Recipients
University of Lethbridge | July 24, 2006
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced 77 new appointments to the Order of Canada on July 24....[continue]
Memorial University professor receives the highest academic accolade in Canada
Memorial University of Newfoundland | July 19, 2006
Dr. Ronald Rompkey, a research professor in the Department of English, at Memorial University of Newfoundland has been elected a fellow in the Royal Society of Canada – considered the highest academic accolade in the country....[continue]
New Interim Dean named for Williams Lake Campus
Thompson Rivers University | July 14, 2006
Thompson Rivers University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Martin Whittles as the new interim Dean for the Williams Lake campus, responsible for academic programs and issues. He replaces Dr. John Belshaw, who leaves later this month for a new position as a Dean at North Island College in Courtenay, BC....[continue]
Council created to guide $3-billion Access to the Future Fund
University of Lethbridge | July 13, 2006
A nine-member advisory council has been named by Advanced Education Minister Denis Herard to oversee the new Access to the Future Fund....[continue]
Scholarship helps U of C student's quest to turn straw into "green gold"
University of Calgary | July 13, 2006
When Joanna Tjia emerges from her lab each day, Alberta's energy anxieties become a little less pressing....[continue]
New Alzheimer’s drug reverses early memory impairment
Queen's University | July 11, 2006
A new drug being developed by Queen's University researchers provides hope for more effective treatment of the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia....[continue]
How Canadian Are You?
University of Lethbridge | July 7, 2006
Just in time for Canada Day, Maclean's asks Canadians: how do we see our families, our jobs, the country, ourselves? What do we believe, and believe in?...[continue]
New parade float rolls out for Stampede
University of Calgary | July 5, 2006
The University of Calgary is saying "thank you Calgary" by hosting a new float in the 2006 Calgary Stampede Parade, as part of the university’s ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations this year....[continue]
Provincial team defends remote operated vehicle championship
Memorial University of Newfoundland | June 27, 2006
For the second straight year, the Eastern Edge Robotics Team, representing the Marine Institute of Memorial University, captured gold at the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) centre’s International Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) competition....[continue]
Alberta Universities Rank in the Top 10 in New Study on University Publications
University of Alberta | June 27, 2006
In a new study on university publications by RE$EARCH Infosource Inc., the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary rank ninth and 10th in the medical/doctoral category, while the University of Lethbridge ranks fourth in the undergraduate category....[continue]
Agreement Will Benefit Post-secondary Students
University of Lethbridge | June 26, 2006
Post-secondary students will soon benefit from the Southern Alberta Advantage with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between three regional institutions....[continue]
Public health key to university training
University of Calgary | June 21, 2006
Preventing injuries, illness and disease and studying population-wide health concerns should be a cornerstone of educational training at universities, according to a renowned expert on public health who will be speaking at the University of Calgary on Thursday....[continue]
The CFI Awards $144,352 to Biological Sciences Researcher
University of Lethbridge | June 21, 2006
University of Lethbridge virologist Dr. Oliver Lung (Biological Sciences) has been awarded $144,352 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to establish the University’s first tissue culture and molecular virology laboratory....[continue]
Provincewide study to track gamblers’ evolving habits
University of Calgary | June 21, 2006
Why is it that for some people, what begins as a harmless attraction to poker or VLTs can escalate into an unmanageable gambling addiction with potentially devastating consequences?...[continue]
Provincewide Study to Track Gamblers’ Evolving Habits
University of Lethbridge | June 20, 2006
Why is it that for some people, what begins as a harmless attraction to poker or VLTs can escalate into an unmanageable gambling addiction with potentially devastating consequences?...[continue]
Gift from HSBC Bank Canada to support students in BCIT’s aerospace programs
British Columbia Institute of Technology | June 19, 2006
HSBC Bank Canada is stepping up to provide funding for BCIT’s innovative new Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC) through a new fund for students....[continue]
Wagonstange 35 Celebration
University of Calgary | June 2, 2006
Wagonstage 35 is a celebration of the partnership between the Department of Drama and the City of Calgary; welcoming artists past, present and future to the vibrant world of theatre for young audiences through a time traveling journey of the Wagonstage Children’s Summer Theatre....[continue]
Spring Convocation -- Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship or Performance
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
Dr. Stewart Rood (Biological Sciences) Receives Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship or Performance....[continue]
