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Information sessions ongoing for parking lot, Quad projects

trevor.kenney — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:35:44 +0000

Parking Lot Redevelopment and Quad design information session, Apr. 27-29

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is embarking on two major projects this summer, both of which will enhance the campus environmentally and aesthetically.

The Parking Lot Redevelopment project features the introduction of landscaping features, such as bioswales and windbreaks, to lots on the western side of campus, namely those near Anderson Hall and the 1st Choice Savings Centre. The redevelopment will address traffic flow, pedestrian flow and storm water management issues. One of the driving forces behind this initiative is to improve the area's storm water management techniques to prevent further occurrences of the July 1, 2008 flooding episode at 1st Choice Savings Centre.

A number of options have been created for how to redevelop the area and the public is encouraged to leave its feedback on what options would best suit the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's needs. Currently, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's Facebook Fan Page has links to renderings of the redevelopment options. Click here for more about this project.

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Quad project is the creation of a public greenspace north of the new Markin Hall building and east of Anderson Hall. This area will be developed into one of the most visible expressions of what the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community is to students, staff and campus visitors, featuring a park, sculptures, public benches and other amenities. Follow this link for a backgrounder on the project and its goals, as well as links to renderings of various concepts of design.

Everyone is invited to leave feedback on the options presented. As well, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ will host a public information session, Apr. 27-29, on the second level of the 1st Choice Savings Centre. Here, all the concepts will be displayed on poster board and representatives from Facilities will be available to answer questions.

Parking lot, Quad projects seek feedback

trevor.kenney — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:25:04 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is embarking on two major projects this summer, both of which will enhance the campus environmentally and aesthetically.

The Parking Lot Redevelopment project features the introduction of landscaping features, such as bioswales and windbreaks, to lots on the western side of campus, namely those near Anderson Hall and the 1st Choice Savings Centre. The redevelopment will address traffic flow, pedestrian flow and storm water management issues. One of the driving forces behind this initiative is to improve the area's storm water management techniques to prevent further occurrences of the July 1, 2008 flooding episode at 1st Choice Savings Centre.

A number of options have been created for how to redevelop the area and the public is encouraged to leave its feedback on what options would best suit the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's needs. Currently, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's Facebook Fan Page has links to renderings of the redevelopment options. Click here for more about this project.

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Quad project is the creation of a public greenspace north of the new Markin Hall building and east of Anderson Hall. This area will be developed into one of the most visible expressions of what the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community is to students, staff and campus visitors, featuring a park, sculptures, public benches and other amenities. Follow this link for a backgrounder on the project and its goals, as well as links to renderings of various concepts of design.

Everyone is invited to leave feedback on the options presented. As well, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ will host a public information session, Apr. 27-29, on the second level of the 1st Choice Savings Centre. Here, all the concepts will be displayed on poster board and representatives from Facilities will be available to answer questions.

Faculty of Management introduces Ellis as dean

trevor.kenney — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:16:30 +0000

Believing that the foundation of a successful business begins by developing strong interpersonal relationships, Dr. Robert James Ellis is looking forward to taking on his new role as dean of the Faculty of Management at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, an institution rooted in its personal approach.

"I have always found people to be the most interesting aspect of business," says Ellis. "So much of business and so much of administrative work involves building relationships with other people, with students and with faculty members. I've had the opportunity to meet with both students and faculty at the U of L and I was tremendously impressed by how forward looking and enthusiastic they were. The innovative things the faculty are doing, both in their research and in their programs, has me very excited about the future."

Ellis, who is taking over for Dr. Murray Lindsay as he returns to the academic community, comes to the
U of L from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Northern British Columbia where he has served as Chair for the School of Business since 2005. Prior to that, he served in a variety of roles over the span of 24 years at Wilfrid Laurier ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, including associate dean of business: faculty development and research. Ellis takes up his new position at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge on July 1, 2010.

"Dr. Ellis is known as someone who is a strong recruiter of talented faculty, and is adept at creating an environment that both supports excellence in teaching and innovative research," says Dr. Bill Cade, the U of L's President and Vice-Chancellor. "He has displayed a unique skill of being able to develop relationships with the business community and subsequently integrate those affiliations into the creation of original programming."

With a background in psychology, Ellis gained the notion that he could marry his field of study with the business world by following the lead of his masters' advisor, who held a joint PhD in business and psychology. It led him to focus his research interests on issues related to management and organizational behaviour, leadership skills, group dynamics and motivation.

"I focused on the human side of business rather than on the numbers side," says Ellis. "Topics such as teamwork, motivation, leadership – those were always my areas of interest, and I think that's why I went into administration. I've always been able to work well with people and so much of administrative work is about building relationships with other people."

A father of two, his sons have followed in his footsteps, each gravitating to one aspect of his research personality. One son is set to graduate from UNBC in May with a degree in finance and marketing while the other is completing a psychology degree.

Ellis looks to the U of L as a place of incredible opportunity. He enters the Faculty of Management as it is poised to take up residence in the brand new Markin Hall building.

"Markin Hall will be a wonderful place to study management education, and for management educators, faculty and staff to work together and exchange ideas about how to create new programs and courses for our students," says Ellis.
His current research interests are also uniquely suited to the southern Alberta area.

Keen on creating increased opportunities for students, Ellis is particularly interested in opening the business world to the aboriginal population.

"One of the things I've been thinking about very much is how we can increase access for aboriginal peoples within our business programs," he says. "The number of students pursuing business who are aboriginal is very low all across Canada, and I think it's important to increase their opportunity to study."

Billboard

trevor.kenney — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:42:57 +0000

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chats about what's happening in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community

I am constantly impressed by how much activity we have here on campus, generated both from within and from external sources interested in what we are doing.

This was readily apparent this past month with a number of high profile events that thrust the
U of L into the spotlight and touched on a variety of our hallmarks.

Fall Convocation was an outstanding affair and once again showcased our many exceptional graduates. The event was enhanced greatly by the inclusion of our honorary degree recipients, Paul Brandt and Son Soubert. Their commitment to humanitarian efforts provided an inspirational backdrop for the new graduating class and served as a great starting point as they embark on their professional careers.

The link between the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ and the professional world has never been stronger, and that is evidenced by the many partnerships the U of L has cultivated with its business partners. Recently we welcomed the Certified General Accountants Association of Alberta to campus as they announced a major donation to fund the CGA Faculty Fellowship in Accounting and support the operating costs of the new Markin Hall Finance Trading Floor.

Prior to that, the Faculty of Management received accreditation from the Canadian Management Accountants Society, effectively earning a stamp of approval from the very society to which many of their students will gravitate upon graduation. I spoke personally with one of our students recently who cited this accreditation as a major factor in his appreciation of the program, as it gave him the opportunity to bypass the CMA Entrance Examination upon graduation. He also credited management professor Bruce Thurston for his real-world approach in the classroom.

With the many co-op work arrangements we have throughout our faculties and a constant eye on the changing needs of the professional world, our programs continue to graduate competent, confident students who are able to hit the ground running in their chosen careers.

In addition to business interests on campus, we have hosted a number of governmental representatives in recent weeks. Deputy Premier of the Northwest Territories, Michael Miltenberger (BASc '75), visited the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building, as did Alberta Minister of Environment, Rob Renner, and deputy minister Jim Ellis. As well, Alberta Health Minister Ron Liepert toured the new Markin Hall building.

It is extremely important that we maintain a positive working relationship with the various levels of government as it helps both our interests in shaping the future of our province.

We enjoyed a very interesting Board of Governors meeting this past month as we set up shop in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's new daycare facility. It is a beautiful building in a picturesque setting and a real testament to the spirit of co-operation that exists on campus.

I want to give a huge amount of credit to Vice-President (Finance and Administration) Nancy Walker for seeing this project through to its completion. She was responsible chiefly for bringing members of administration around to the view that we should work with our partners to bring daycare to campus once again, and it is highly symbolic to have completed this project.

Hearty congratulations to the Pronghorns women's rugby team, who pounded their way through the Canada West championship tournament to capture their fourth straight conference title. I anticipate another celebration in the offing as the Horns head to Vancouver to try and claim their third consecutive CIS championship. You have made the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ proud – good luck and Go Horns!

Major donation from CGA of Alberta

trevor.kenney — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:13:00 +0000

As the official opening of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge's new Markin Hall building nears, the Certified General Accountants' Association of Alberta (CGA Alberta) announced a major donation to fund the CGA Faculty Fellowship in Accounting and support the operating costs of the Markin Hall Finance Trading Floor.

The gift, a $375,000 donation, is coupled by matching funds through the Government of Alberta's Access to the Future Fund, bringing the total of the contributions to an impressive $750,000.

"The features within Markin Hall – like the video-conference rooms, specialized case rooms and especially the Finance Trading Floor – will be tools used to create a state-of-the-art learning environment," says Dr. Bill Cade, the U of L's president and vice-chancellor.

"As a result of CGA Alberta's support of the Finance Trading Floor and the CGA Faculty Fellowship, we are going to see even more students graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence to effectively navigate any economic landscape – these are the very people who will be leaders in our province and nation in years to come."

A classroom in Markin Hall will be named the CGA Alberta Case Room to recognize the Certified General Accountants' Association of Alberta gift. The 50-seat room will be available to the entire ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community and will provide valuable community lecture space in Markin Hall, which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2010.

Markin Hall will truly stand as a symbol of successful partnerships – partnerships between the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Management; and partnerships between the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, the Alberta Government and loyal supporters like CGA Alberta.

"We are pleased to be able to support the development of the new Markin Hall and the Faculty of Management. Our relationship with the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is important in helping us offer our students and members the best education opportunities available," said John Carpenter, CEO of CGA Alberta.

"It is also a key part of our commitment and the role our profession plays in society to help further the knowledge, skills and leadership of accounting and accountants."

Dr. Murray Lindsay, Dean of the U of L's Faculty of Management said that over the past number of years, CGA Alberta has shown great support through their generous donations to management programs.

"CGA Alberta has been a valuable partner of the Faculty of Management. In the past, it has been a key sponsor of the Management Students' Society, providing our students the financial means to organize numerous professional seminars and participate in student case competitions," Lindsay said.

"Through its recent sponsorship of the CGA Alberta Faculty Fellow and the CGA Alberta Case Room, the Association has made a very meaningful commitment which will benefit our undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as teaching and research."

Deborah Jarvie, a Management faculty member who is the recipient of the CGA Alberta Faculty Fellowship, said it has allowed her to work toward the completion of her doctoral program, among other benefits.

"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the CGAs for the generosity and support they have shown toward the growth and development at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge. On a personal level, I am honored to be named as the CGA Faculty Fellow, and am grateful for the Association's contribution to my research funding."

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