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Herdman to headline 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

trevor.kenney — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:00:43 +0000

As women’s soccer steps to the forefront of the national consciousness, Pronghorn Athletics is proud to present Canadian Senior Women’s National Soccer Team head coach John Herdman as the featured speaker for the 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym.

Canada is the home nation for both the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Pan Am Games this year, and Herdman is front and centre as the leader of the Canadian women’s side at each of these landmark tournaments.

Canada is the home nation for both the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Pan Am Games this year, and Herdman is front and centre as the leader of the Canadian women’s side.

“Women’s soccer in Canada has never been given the exposure that these two international events bring, so it is very exciting and timely to be able to have John Herdman as our featured speaker,” says Robb Engen, manager of Business Development, Sport and Recreation Services. “Under Herdman, the Canadian women have experienced their greatest successes, and the work he’s done to instill a high performance culture within the Canadian women’s soccer community will no doubt lead to a very inspiring presentation.”

English born, Herdman first came to prominence on the international stage as the head coach of the New Zealand Women’s National Football Team from 2006 through 2011, leading the team into two FIFA Women’s World Cups and the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

As New Zealand’s Director of Football Development, Herdman introduced changes that revolutionized how soccer is organized and delivered with his award-winning Whole of Football Plan.

He took over as coach of the Canadian national squad in 2011 and the side experienced immediate success, winning its first ever Pan Am Games gold medal in Mexico. In the summer of 2012, Herdman and the Canadians stunned the soccer world with a bronze medal victory at the Summer Olympic Games in London.

A nominee for the 2012 FIFA Coach of the Year Award, Herdman brings with him a message of achievement, learning to overcome adversity with grace, and the role of leaders to inspire trust, confidence and success, whether on the field, in the workplace or in the home.

The Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast was launched in 2012 during the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s 45th anniversary, and raises money for U of L athletes now and into the future. Its goal is to continue to provide essential funding as the Horns continue to build and maintain a competitive athletic program.

Past speakers featured at the event include CBC Sports personality Brian Williams, Olympic gold medallist Mark Tewksbury and hall of fame swim coach Debbie Muir. Last year, Calgary Flames President of Hockey Operations, Brian Burke, was the event headliner.

“This event has proven to be an excellent opportunity for Pronghorn Athletics to engage the broader community and give our supporters the opportunity to access some really outstanding speakers and leaders,” says Engen. “The scholarship funding achieved through this event is crucial in terms of our ability to recruit elite level athletes to the program and to support those athletes once they are on campus in striving for success.”

Tickets for the 2015 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness Gymnasium, 7 to 9 a.m.) are priced at $125 each or $1,000 for a table of 10. To register for the breakfast, visit uleth.universitytickets.com.

There are also plenty of sponsorship opportunities for the event. Those interested can contact Robb Engen at 403-332-5253 or robb.engen@uleth.ca.

Open Mike - September 2014, Welcome to the fall 2014 semester

trevor.kenney — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:17:28 +0000

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon, addresses faculty and staff about what's happening at the U of L

Welcome to the fall 2014 semester at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge.

As we get ready to welcome approximately 8,300 students to our campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton tomorrow, including approximately 2,300 new students, I would like to thank each of you for your hard work and dedication to make this happen.

Because of you, our university is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and leading research institutions. When our students graduate, they are prepared not only for the careers of tomorrow – but to create a better tomorrow. The results of our efforts are evident in communities around the world.

Thank you for making our university, Alberta’s Destination ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

September is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month.

At this year’s NSO we celebrated our very first Commencement ceremony. Commencement is a way to introduce students to the U of L’s history and traditions. This year, we also introduced a new U of L tradition. Each student who attended received a commemorative coin to mark the beginning of his/her post-secondary journey.

Challenge coins are used around the world to symbolize belonging. Unique to our university, the front of our coin features the U of L’s coat of arms, representing signature elements of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ; the back includes the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s shield along with the word 'Commencement' and the year.

In a few weeks, the Supporting Our Students program will proudly welcome this year’s co-chairs, Dr. Jan Newberry and Heather Mirau, and their team of dedicated volunteers. Last year, 2,101 awards were given out, totalling $3,512,193. These funds support student scholarships. I thank all faculty, staff and retirees for supporting our students and the volunteer committee for leading this important initiative.

On September 23, Pronghorn Athletics will host the 2014 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast. This year’s featured speaker is Brian Burke, president of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames and one of the most accomplished and prominent personalities in professional hockey. He has spent time with professional hockey organizations in Hartford, Vancouver, Anaheim, Toronto and now Calgary over the last 20-plus years. If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, they are available online (uleth.universitytickets.com). Thank you for supporting our student athletes.

That same week, Stantec Architecture and KPMB architects will be on campus presenting three possible design concepts for the Destination Project. I encourage you to attend the presentation at 11 a.m. on September 24 in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre and help shape the future of our university.

September promises to be an exciting month. I hope you will take a break from your busy schedules and reconnect with your colleagues at the annual Welcome Back BBQ, which will be held on September 8 at noon on the South Plaza Patio, just outside the SU Building.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Mike Mahon, PhD
President and Vice-Chancellor
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Burke to headline Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

trevor.kenney — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 22:08:21 +0000

One of the most accomplished, opinionated and prominent personalities in professional hockey is the featured speaker for the 2014 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast, to be hosted by Pronghorn Athletics on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym.

Brian Burke has spent time with professional hockey organizations in Hartford, Vancouver, Anaheim, Toronto and now Calgary over the last 20-plus years.

Brian Burke, President of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, will be welcomed to campus for the third annual athletic scholarship fundraising event.

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring in a speaker of Brian Burke’s stature,” says Robb Engen, manager of Business Development, Sport and Recreation Services. “Brian is well known for being outspoken and one of the sport’s biggest off-ice personalities but he’s also an astute businessman, environmentalist and humanitarian. I think his message is perfect for our audience and one that will resonate long after the event.”

Burke has spent time with professional hockey organizations in Hartford, Vancouver, Anaheim, Toronto and now Calgary over the last 20-plus years.

Well respected in the hockey community. Burke’s teams have qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs seven times since 2000-2001. As executive vice-president and general manager of the Anaheim Ducks, Burke guided the Ducks to their first Stanley Cup win in 2007. He was appointed to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s selection committee and is an original member of the US Men’s National Team Advisory group. In 2008, he received the Lester Patrick Award for his outstanding service to hockey in the United States.

Outside the rink, Burke is well known for his community involvement. He is a vocal activist against homophobia in sports, and a strong supporter of first response personnel and military service members.

The Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast was launched in 2012 during the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ’s 45th anniversary, and raises money for U of L student athletes now and into the future. Its goal is to continue to provide essential funding as the Horns build and maintain a competitive athletic program.

The inaugural breakfast featured CBC Sports personality Brian Williams as the featured speaker, while last year’s event invited Olympic gold medallist Mark Tewksbury and hall fame swim coach Debbie Muir to campus.

“This event provides a great opportunity for our program to connect with the broader community,” says Engen. “In addition, the scholarship funding achieved through this event is critical to our success as it helps our teams both in terms of recruiting and in supporting our student athletes as they balance their ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ with their sport.”

Tickets for the 2014 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast (Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness Gymnasium, 7 to 9 a.m.) are priced at $125 each or $1,000 for a table of 10. To register for the breakfast, visit uleth.universitytickets.com.

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