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Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre to reopen with limitations on Monday, August 10

caroline.zentner — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:09:33 +0000

As part of supporting a healthy relaunch, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge and Horns Recreation are pleased to announce the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre will reopen with limitations on Monday, August 10. Drop-in bookings to the facility and registration for Horns Recreation Fall programs are open as of today, Wednesday, August 5.

In addition to the pool reopening, the Day Use and Member Change Rooms will be available for people using the Centre for Sport & Wellness. Entrance to the facility is available through the south doors of the 1st Choice Savings Centre only and parking in Lot G is free until Aug. 31.

Similar to the current booking system for the Fitness Centre, Stadium, climbing wall, gyms and track, each person will need to book a time slot in advance. This measure allows us to control the number of patrons in our facilities and allows for necessary cleaning between users. Visit Drop-In Recreation Bookings to book a time slot or register.

Some aquatic programs, including private swim lessons, remain suspended at this time. For the most up-to-date information on our programs, visit Horns Recreation.

Procedures

As of Monday, Aug. 10, masks will be mandatory at the U of L. Please bring your own mask if possible. Disposable masks will be made available at the facility entrance for anyone without a mask. Masks are to be worn while navigating to and from the pool area.

All patrons will be required to take a shower before entering the pool. Personal belongings can be stored on the pool deck in designated areas. Physical distancing will be enforced and promoted at all times.

Some facility features, including the viewing gallery, diving platform, steam rooms and rope swing will remain closed, in accordance with the Lifesaving Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories guidelines.

Facility users who participate in the Fitness Swimmer Program will be able to log their swims from home or from a portable device using the new mobile-friendly version of the site.

Flutter boards will be available for use and will be thoroughly sanitized after each use. All other equipment such as flippers, pull buoys and pool toys will be unavailable at this time.

The facility will be thoroughly cleaned and regularly sanitized throughout and at the end of each day, according to Lifesaving Society guidelines.

Inspired by tragedy, alumnus launches province-wide anti-bullying campaign

trevor.kenney — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:09:03 +0000

On what was otherwise a regular December afternoon this past year, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge alumnus Manwar Khan (BSc '07) witnessed a brutal event that changed his life forever.

But rather than try and put that day behind him and move on, he's using his experience as the impetus for change.

Khan, a 37-year-old father of two-year-old twins, was on the Edmonton LRT when one passenger attacked another just a few metres away and began a ruthless beating. Shocked by the savagery of the assault and the daunting task of stopping it, Khan appealed to other passengers for assistance, but no one came forward.

Although Khan desperately tried to stop the attack, one man died and the other now sits in a jail cell, awaiting trial on second-degree murder charges. Khan, with the images of that day still fresh in his mind, has launched a provincial-wide anti-bullying initiative in an effort to raise awareness of bullying and empower bystanders.

Alumnus Manwar Khan is bringing his anti-bullying campaign to the U of L campus for a Sept. 14 rally.

"Since that day, I have been haunted by that incident," he says from his Edmonton office where he works as an IT professional for Alberta Human Services. "Even when I go to bed, I think about this. When I'm in the LRT I think about it. What if I could go back to that day, what could I try differently? I can either sit here and hope that this will pass, or I can stand up and help other people by raising awareness among them to speak up against bullying. I want bullying to be stopped – period."

Khan's first anti-bullying rally was held in Edmonton on Apr. 27, with a second event staged in Calgary on May 11. He will be at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge for a Sept. 14 rally at 1:30 p.m. outside the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness.

"I want to encourage people to stand up against bullying, not just stand by," says Khan. "I thought of my own kids that day, what if something like this was happening to them, who is going to help them? People actually have the power together, they just don't know."

Khan came to study at the U of L in 2001 as an international student from Bangladesh. He met his wife, Nashid Sultana (BSc '06), on campus and looks back on his U of L experience as a springboard to the life he leads today. It also helped shape his character, something that was tested that December afternoon.

"My education at the U of L sharpened my self-awareness and moral values," he says. "These values have guided me throughout my career and now stimulate me to organize this campaign and to stand up against bullying."

His ties to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ still run deep, and Khan was pleased to welcome Dr. Bruce MacKay (liberal education) to the Edmonton rally as a guest speaker.

"He was not only a teacher to me, but he also provided some valuable advice whenever I was stressed out with academic life," says Khan.

He also credited Lesley Rode (academic advising) and Dr. Shahadat Hossain as key influences on his
U of L experience.

"Lesley was the one who guided me throughout my academic life at the U of L and was my academic mentor," says Khan. "Dr. Hossain was the one who encouraged me to enroll in the co-op program to get an understanding of the professional environment. That changed my life and led to my job in government."

Khan now has the opportunity to give back to the community he still considers as his Canadian home. It is one of awareness, understanding, empathy and strength, all attributes influenced by his time at the U of L.

"Bullying is not acceptable and there is no place for bullying in our society," he says. "Violence should never be tolerated. I want to encourage people to stand up against bullying, not only for yourself but for others."

Women's Health Fair on Wednesday

trevor.kenney — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:07:01 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Health Centre is looking out for the women on campus.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Health Centre will present Women's Health Fair 2009, featuring interactive displays and presentations from a number of health care practitioners.

Entitled, Healthy U – Beautiful U, the fair is designed to give women the best advice on everything from skin care to healthy eating to sexual health. Topics such as breast health, cervical health, oral health, hair and nail care, physical health, how to get a great sleep, emotional health and how to develop healthy relationships, will all be discussed. As well, free food and prizes are available.

The Women's Health Fair takes place on the second level of the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness. For more information, contact the Health Centre at 403-329-2484.

Career Fair a starting point

trevor.kenney — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:53:37 +0000

"Start Here . . . Go Anywhere" is the theme of this year's annual Career Fair and with over 80 organizations attending, that possibility certainly exists.

Scheduled for Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness, the Career Fair is venturing away from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium for the first time ever.

Students, graduates, staff and faculty of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, as well as members of the community, Lethbridge College and surrounding areas are all welcome to take part in the Career Fair, with admission free of charge.

"The Career Fair is an opportunity for students to explore careers and gain information that can help them make solid career decisions," Pat Tanaka, director of Career and Employment Services says.

Aside from hosting Career Fair, Career and Employment Services (CES) offers job search-related help for students and graduates of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

With the state of the economy, one might think that employers have stopped looking for new employees but that couldn't be further from the truth. Instead, they are looking towards succession planning by continuing to hire new graduates.

"Employers are not at a standstill by any means," says Tanaka. "We hope students attending the Career Fair will gather ideas, learn about options available to them once they complete their degree, and begin establishing methods of pursuing these options."

The theme, "Start Here . . . Go Anywhere" is intended to give students a positive and encouraging outlook on their future careers.

"Students start their career journey at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, exploring options and disciplines while gaining skills and being exposed to new ideas and concepts," Tanaka says. "Through the Career Fair we also encourage them to start building relationships with people in their field of interest.

"We want students to know what with the right preparation and motivation they can 'Go Anywhere' – whether it is around the world or just around the corner, the possibilities are endless!"

Of the 80 organizations scheduled to attend Career Fair, newcomers such as Canadian Hydro, Swap - the Adventure Travel Company, Lethbridge Community Network and Nerds On Site will be on hand. Also attending are some 20-year veterans of the event, including: Alberta Employment and Immigration, ATB Financial and Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre.
For a complete list of participants visit www.uleth.ca/ross/ces

GET THE FACTS

• Career Fair 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of Career and Employment Services organizing career events on campus.

• A showcase of artwork designed for previous career fairs will be on display.

• The Career Fair game "Sign Post-it" will debut. Designed to facilitate interaction between employers and attendees, the person who collects the most signposts has a chance to win a Nintendo Wii.

• CES is in need of volunteers for Career Fair 2009. E-mail ces.volunteers@uleth.ca or visit B610 if you are interested.

Career Fair a starting point

trevor.kenney — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:57:44 +0000

"Start Here . . . Go Anywhere" is the theme of this year's annual Career Fair and with over 80 organizations attending, that possibility certainly exists.

Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness, the Career Fair is venturing away from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall Atrium for the first time ever.

"The Career Fair is an opportunity for students to explore careers and gain information that can help them make solid career decisions," Pat Tanaka, director of Career and Employment Services says.

Aside from hosting Career Fair, Career and Employment Services (CES) offers job search-related help for students and graduates of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

The theme, "Start Here . . . Go Anywhere" is intended to give students a positive and encouraging outlook on their future careers.

"We want students to know what with the right preparation and motivation they can 'Go Anywhere' – whether it is around the world or just around the corner, the possibilities are endless!"

GET THE FACTS

• Career Fair 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of Career and Employment Services organizing career events on campus.

• A showcase of artwork designed for previous career fairs will be on display.

• The Career Fair game "Sign Post-it" will debut. Designed to facilitate interaction between employers and attendees, the person who collects the most signposts has a chance to win a Nintendo Wii.

• CES is in need of volunteers for Career Fair 2009. E-mail ces.volunteers@uleth.ca or visit B610 if you are interested.

1st Choice Centre sees rise in usage

trevor.kenney — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:57:20 +0000

Southern Alberta is finding another reason to come to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge – the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness.

Having now completed its second full year of operations, there is context to the facility's usage numbers and not surprisingly, they are on the rise.

"We expected it to be quite popular, however maybe not this popular," says Manager, Facilities & Services, Deb Marek. "We haven't really ever marketed the facility."

Despite ongoing construction, limited use over the summer months and repair work following severe flooding a year ago, the facility still saw a significant rise in visits over the past year. Even more noteworthy was the percentage ratio of community and student users, with about 45 per cent of total visits by members of the community.

"It's a given we'll have the students but to see that many community members coming in is very exciting," Marek says. "The facility was funded partially by the City of Lethbridge, so their expectation is that the community is going to use it and it's nice to see people are coming."

The increase in total member visits from the facility's first year is a healthy 7 per cent, much of that coming from community members, whose usage increased 14.9 per cent in the period from May 1, 2008 to Apr. 30, 2009. That increase is reflected in a substantial uptick in total memberships sold, an impressive 11.3 per cent.

The 1st Choice Savings Centre has also attracted some of the area's biggest events, both sporting and conventional. The 4A South Zone High School Basketball Championships have relocated to the U of L after years at the Enmax Centre, while the facility also welcomed the South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention Association this past spring.

"We're really excited to host some of the bigger events. It's very important to host community events and we found that a lot of the people coming in were seeing the facility for the first time," Marek says.

Looking ahead, the U of L will serve as host to both Alberta high school volleyball and basketball provincial tournaments in fall 2009 and spring 2010 respectively, an important showcase for potential students.

"That's our target market for future students," Marek says. "If we get the opportunity to show it to kids from right across the province, to show what programs we have and to show off our facilities, that's critical for their recruitment in the future."

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