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trevor.kenney — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:59:53 +0000

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

One of the things I have always enjoyed about the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ is the unique and fun way in which we accomplish very significant tasks.

The Michael Nolan campaign is a perfect example of this innovative spirit. I have enjoyed thoroughly every aspect of this exercise, from the creation of the concept to the making of the video and then last week's launch/reveal event. The most important factor in all this is that the end result will be the establishment of a scholarship that will benefit our students.

Of course, the winner of the Michael Nolan car is also acquiring a fine automobile. I've heard from a number of people who really want this car, and I hope that whoever wins the raffle understands the meaning of tender loving care.

There are a number of excellent events on campus this month, beginning this week with the annual Native Awareness Week. I urge everyone to find a way to take part in the many events that are scheduled. We truly have a rich and vibrant aboriginal culture here in southern Alberta and it is well represented at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ through our Native American Studies Department and many areas of campus.

Later this month, the annual Brain Awareness Week, Mar. 15 to 20, showcases the exciting and groundbreaking research projects being undertaken in the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience. The Open House event on Mar. 20 is a wonderful opportunity to step inside the CCBN and get a glimpse of some amazing research being conducted by the people in neuroscience.

The U of L is continually ahead of the curve when it comes to programming and innovation. We have made a commitment through our Strategic Plan to keep looking forward and that is evident throughout our faculties. The new Digital Audio Arts program has been a huge success in just its first semester, while Health Sciences continues to prosper from its Public Health programming. In Education, the new Masters of Education in Neuroscience program is a fine example of our expanded graduate programming, while the Faculty of Management is now offering its CA Bridging Program at our Calgary and Edmonton campuses. This program will allow students with non-business degrees to obtain the necessary business and accounting prerequisites for admission to the CA School of Business.

As this publication went to press, our Pronghorns athletic teams were engaged in a number of key contests. Both the men's and women's basketball teams were involved in the first round of Canada West playoffs while the men's hockey team was finishing off an excellent second half to the season and trying to clinch a playoff berth.

Congratulations to all our athletes who represented the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ so well throughout the year.

UNews - looking forward

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