UNews - Jena Murray

New media students look to space

trevor.kenney — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:50:26 +0000

Faculty of Fine Arts New Media majors, Jeff Heaney and Jena Murray, have accepted offers to do their internships with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in Montreal starting in January 2011.

The pair is the latest group of ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge students to receive a prestigious internship appointment with the Canadian Space Agency. They are the fifth and sixth students from the new media program to be offered internships with the CSA since summer 2007.

Jeff Heaney and Jena Murray have earned internships with the Canadian Space Agency.

The students were understandably thrilled with the news they would be working in such a unique and challenging setting.

"I'm so excited," says Murray, who is from Lomond, Alta. "This is a great opportunity to experience something new. I'm eager to learn as much as possible and advance my skill set as far as I can. I'm very grateful for the chance to work at the Canadian Space Agency and know it's going to be life changing."

The Canadian Space Agency internship is a program that is interested in 3D modelling and simulation for the purpose of tracking and developing things like satellite simulations and creating works in 3D to be used by the engineers and scientists working there.

"I originally heard about the program through our New Media Internship professor, Anna Pickering," says Heaney, who is from Water Valley, Alta. "Over the course of October, I worked with her on developing my portfolio and resumé to apply to the position. Apparently they found my skills and Jena's to be very complementary, so we both were accepted, me for my experience in simulation and physics, and her for her skill in modelling in a 3D environment."

Heaney says he never envisioned such an opportunity was available when he began his undergraduate studies.

"When I first came to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ to work on my new media degree, I never could have guessed that it would end with me getting a position with the Canadian Space Agency."

It is a big move from Lethbridge to Montreal, and having two students go at the same time will help them both adjust to life in the 'big' city.

"Leaving behind much of my life to move to Montreal is a bit daunting, but incredibly exciting at the same time," says Heaney.

Murray agrees, adding that it's not just a matter of being comfortable in a new city, but having a familiar face with a similar background will likely help with their studies as well.

"I'm so glad that Jeff will be experiencing this with me," she says. "It'll be nice that we'll have one another to lean on during our time in Montreal."

BFA New Media students have the option to choose an internship or participate in an Advanced Studio class in their final year of study.

"The internship enables students to make connections in the industries where they want to pursue a career," explains Anna Pickering, the internship co-ordinator. "It also provides the opportunity to experience challenging and relevant work related to their school studies, and quite often leads to future employment opportunities."

For a look at the full issue of the December Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Pronghorns celebrate 30 Academic All-Canadians

trevor.kenney — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:11:11 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is proud to congratulate the 30 student-athletes who have been recognized as Academic All-Canadians. Athletes need to maintain an 80 per cent average in ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ to earn the All-Canadian honour.

Following is a list of Pronghorns who excelled both athletically and academically throughout the 2009-2010 year.

Men's Basketball
Derek Waldner, Arts& Science, DeWinton, AB

Men's Hockey
Curtis Cooper, Arts& Science, Kamloops, B.C.
Logan Lavorato, Management, Lethbridge, Alta.

Men's Soccer
Brett Silbernagel, Arts& Science, Crossfield, Alta.

Men's Swimming
James Carmichael, Arts& Science, Victoria, B.C.

Men's Track & Field
Brett Bromley, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Kevin Chubb, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Darren Jones, Education, Drumheller, Alta.
Stephen Leonhardt, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Kyle Murray, Fine Arts, Coaldale, Alta.

Women's Basketball
Courtney Heinricks, Arts& Science, Dunmore, Alta.
Kara Henry, Fine Arts, Calgary, Alta.

Women's Hockey
Megan Bach, Arts& Science, Champion, Alta.
Kayla Hopkins, Health Sciences, Outlook, Sask.
Kailey McMaster, Arts& Science, Kenora , Ont.
Jasmin Teske, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.

Women's Rugby
Ashley MacDonald, Arts& Science, Corran Ban, P.E.I.
Jena Murray, Fine Arts, Lomond, Alta.
Amanda Richardson, Management, Olds, Alta.
Nicole Van Eck, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Ashley Zaremba, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.

Women's Soccer
Sarah Lajeunesse, Management, Lethbridge, Alta.
Samantha McMillan, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Amy Schweitzer, Health Sciences, Lethbridge, Alta.
Erika Sollid, Arts& Science, Saskatoon, Sask.
Jessica Volpi, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Elizabeth Young, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.

Women's Swimming
Sarah Gagnon, Arts& Science, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Women's Track & Field
Emily Brown, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Alexandria Thomas, Arts& Science, Warner, Alta.

This story appeared originally in the November issue of the Legend. For a look at the full issue of the November Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Pronghorns celebrate 30 All-Canadians

trevor.kenney — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:32:48 +0000

Following is a list of Pronghorns who excelled both athletically and academically throughout the 2009-2010 year.

Men's Basketball
Derek Waldner, Arts& Science, DeWinton, AB

Men's Hockey
Curtis Cooper, Arts& Science, Kamloops, B.C.
Logan Lavorato, Management, Lethbridge, Alta.

Men's Soccer
Brett Silbernagel, Arts& Science, Crossfield, Alta.

Men's Swimming
James Carmichael, Arts& Science, Victoria, B.C.

Men's Track & Field
Brett Bromley, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Kevin Chubb, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Darren Jones, Education, Drumheller, Alta.
Stephen Leonhardt, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Kyle Murray, Fine Arts, Coaldale, Alta.

Women's Basketball
Courtney Heinricks, Arts& Science, Dunmore, Alta.
Kara Henry, Fine Arts, Calgary, Alta.

Women's Hockey
Megan Bach, Arts& Science, Champion, Alta.
Kayla Hopkins, Health Sciences, Outlook, Sask.
Kailey McMaster, Arts& Science, Kenora , Ont.
Jasmin Teske, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.

Women's Rugby
Ashley MacDonald, Arts& Science, Corran Ban, P.E.I.
Jena Murray, Fine Arts, Lomond, Alta.
Amanda Richardson, Management, Olds, Alta.
Nicole Van Eck, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Ashley Zaremba, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.

Women's Soccer
Sarah Lajeunesse, Management, Lethbridge, Alta.
Samantha McMillan, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Amy Schweitzer, Health Sciences, Lethbridge, Alta.
Erika Sollid, Arts& Science, Saskatoon, Sask.
Jessica Volpi, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Elizabeth Young, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.

Women's Swimming
Sarah Gagnon, Arts& Science, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Women's Track & Field
Emily Brown, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Alexandria Thomas, Arts& Science, Warner, Alta.

For a look at the full issue of the November Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Pronghorns excel as all-canadians

trevor.kenney — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:56:51 +0000

Every year, the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) honours student athletes who excel in sport at the university level, while maintaining an 80 per cent average in ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, as Academic All-Canadians. Recently, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge recognized the achievement of 41 outstanding student-athletes, who achieved Academic All-Canadian Honours. This number represents over 22 per cent of our student-athlete body and an increase of six athletes from last year, a remarkable number signifying the importance our program places on ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. Following is the list of Pronghorn Athletes who are recognized as CIS Academic All-Canadians for 2008-09.

Men's Hockey
Curtis Cooper, Arts & Science
Brandon Highton, Management
Logan Lavorato, Management
Stephen Zmudczynski, Arts & Science

Men's Soccer
Iain Cain, Education
Matthew Dow, Arts & Science
Marcus Karpati, Education
Michael O'Brien, Arts & Science
Nathan Phillips, Arts & Science
Dylan Tooby, Management

Track & Field
Roberto DeSandoli, Arts & Science
Dominic Mudiayi, Arts & Science
Cody Pivert, Education
Simon Schaerz, Arts & Science
Emily Brown, Arts & Science

Swimming
Ariana Edelman, Health Sciences
Sarah Gagnon, Arts & Science
Jennifer Kabeary, Arts & Science
Aarin Shapiro, Arts & Science

Women's Basketball
Courtney Heinricks, Arts & Science
Kara Henry, Fine Arts

Women's Hockey
Megan Bach, Arts & Science
Johanna Meyers, Arts & Science
Katherine Nesbitt, Arts & Science
Lindsey Peters, Arts & Science

Women's Rugby
Shannon Court, Arts & Science
Natalie de Kok, Health Sciences
Kimberly Leavitt, Arts & Science
Ashley MacDonald, Arts & Science
Jena Murray, Fine Arts
Amanda Richardson, Management
Nicole Van Eck, Arts & Science
Ashley Zaremba, Arts & Science

Women's Soccer
Kathryn Curtis, Arts & Science
Kristen Dow, Arts & Science
Sherry Latrace, Health Sciences
Samantha McMillan, Arts & Science
Crystal Theodore, Arts & Science
Taura Truba, Arts & Science
Jessica Volpi, Arts & Science
Elizabeth Young, Arts & Science

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