UNews - Rotaract Club /unews/organization/rotaract-club en U of L students exemplify the spirit of World Humanitarian Day /unews/article/u-l-students-exemplify-spirit-world-humanitarian-day <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge students who have participated in humanitarian work say helping others has enriched their lives in ways they couldn&rsquo;t have ever imagined.<div class="image-caption-container right" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/Malawi-children_0.jpg" title="U of L students say doing humanitarian work with groups such as these Malawi children, is an enriching experience." alt=""><div class="image-caption">U of L students say doing humanitarian work with groups such as these Malawi children, is an enriching experience.</div></div></p><p>Whether they worked with youth to help them learn ways of preventing malaria and HIV or nursed critically ill patients, humanitarian work has expanded their view of the world and whetted their appetites for more.</p><p>The United Nations established World Humanitarian Day in 2008, reserving Aug. 19 as the day to recognize humanitarian workers who have put their own lives at risk to help others.</p><p>For the past few years, U of L students have had the opportunity to put the theory they&rsquo;ve learned in the classroom into practice in developing countries such as Malawi and Uganda.</p><p>The Malawi Field Study course is offered jointly by the Health Sciences and Fine Arts faculties and is open to students in any discipline. In partnership with Museums of Malawi, 14 U of L students participated in the course this year. Before the students left, they raised almost $22,000 to buy 1,750 mosquito nets to give to people in the communities they visited. Candace Douslin, Heather Nixdorff and Ellen Grossman were among those who spent three weeks teaching children about ways to prevent malaria and HIV. Dr. Jean Harrowing, a professor in the Faculty of Health Science&rsquo;s nursing program, and Lisa Doolittle, a professor of theatre arts in the Faculty of Fine Arts, accompanied them.</p><p>Harrowing says the field study course is designed to nurture a student&rsquo;s ability to think critically about social justice, equity, human rights and relational practice and identify opportunities for action in a global health setting.</p><p>&ldquo;Students learn to examine their assumptions and acknowledge their privilege, while engaging in a meaningful way with other travellers on the planet,&rdquo; says Harrowing. &ldquo;Although information sharing and donated mosquito nets are important and tangible gifts, it is the engagement in human relationship, the creating of connections between people who really are not very different from one another, that is, to me, the essential and priceless experience of humanity for both the students and their hosts.&rdquo;</p><p>The students visited 11 schools in Malawi where they worked with Grade 7 students. Using drama techniques, they helped create awareness about ways to prevent malaria and HIV infection. They also soaked up Malawian culture and discovered some new things about themselves in the process.</p><p>&ldquo;I learned there are ways to work with people, even when there&rsquo;s a language barrier,&rdquo; says Douslin, a nursing student. &ldquo;I learned that, because life can be different there from here, it doesn&rsquo;t mean that either way is better or worse. No matter where you go, people care about their families and their loved ones and they want to be healthy and happy.&rdquo;</p><p>&ldquo;I loved it; I could have stayed there forever. It was definitely hard and tiring but it was so rewarding,&rdquo; says Nixdorff, a public health student. &ldquo;We learned more about ourselves than we did anything else, how much we take for granted here, how it&rsquo;s possible to be resourceful with so little. Creating personal relationships with people makes it so much more real. You feel the need to make a difference.&rdquo;</p><p>Ellen Grossman, also a public health student, says the field study gave her the chance to see public health in action.</p><p>&ldquo;I would love to do more after this experience,&rdquo; says Grossman. &ldquo;In most places, I believe the messages about malaria and HIV did get across to the audience very well, but even if they didn&rsquo;t I felt that this bit of intervention taught leadership to the kids.&rdquo;</p><p>Tracey Christoffersen was one of five U of L nursing students who completed a preceptorship at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, Uganda.</p><p>&ldquo;It was just the most rich experience,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;Most people have very little but are extremely giving and generous with what they do have.&rdquo;</p><p>Students in the U of L Rotaract Club are also supporting humanitarian service projects. They have fundraised to build a school in south Sudan, to support a microcredit bank in Costa Rica, and to help Flying Doctors of Canada in their work in Nicaragua.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-health-sciences" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Health Sciences</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-fine-arts" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Fine Arts</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/heather-nixdorff" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Heather Nixdorff</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/ellen-grossman" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ellen Grossman</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/candace-douslin" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Candace Douslin</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/tracey-christoffersen" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Tracey Christoffersen</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/jean-harrowing" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jean Harrowing</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/lisa-doolittle" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lisa Doolittle</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="U of L students exemplify the spirit of World Humanitarian Day " class="rdf-meta"></span> Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:29:20 +0000 caroline.zentner 6510 at /unews Scholarship gifts help shape the future /unews/article/scholarship-gifts-help-shape-future-0 <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-5929f32b03757b023a6a722e62aa3a16"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">March 8, 2013</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>Eva Gorny knows that a university education will ensure she reaches her full potential, allowing her to maximize her contribution to society.</p> <p>In her final year of a Bachelor of Education degree at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge, Eva recognizes the importance of student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. She is committed to her studies but maintains there's more to the student experience than going to class and writing exams.</p> <p>"My time at the U of L has been about so much more than just taking classes and working toward a degree," says Eva, who works closely with various student groups including the U of L Students' Union General Assembly and the U of L Rotaract Club, just to name a few. She strongly believes these experiences have enriched her education.</p> <p>"I've really immersed myself in campus life," says Eva, who admits she's always had a passion for community service. "As a student here, I'm proud to be a part of such a stro</p> <p>ng community. Working with the different service clubs and volunteering my time to Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ causes have allowed me to give back to the community here on campus &ndash; one that gives me so much."</p> <p>Her commitment to giving back has not gone unnoticed. Last year, Eva was the recipient of the John Gill Memorial Award, which recognizes student leadership and community engagement, qualities very near and dear to Eva's heart.</p> <p>"Scholarships help provide a well-rounded university exp</p> <p>erience, allowing students to focus on Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ as well as opportunities outside the classroom," says Eva, who says awards like this one allow students to pursue opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach, simply because of limited financial means. "I am truly humbled to be the recipient of the John Gill Memorial Award."</p> <p>For Eva, this is just the beginning. While she looks forward to teaching, she is committed to continuing to serve the communities to which she belongs.</p> <p>"I look forward to taking the knowledge and skills I learned as a student and using them to continue serving my community," says Eva, proving that supporting students has impact beyond our campus.</p> <p><em>To learn more about student awards or to make a gift today, please visit <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/giving" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.uleth.ca/giving</a></em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/students-union-general-assembly" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union General Assembly</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/eva-gorny" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Eva Gorny</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-url-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">URL:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/url/wwwulethcagiving" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">www.uleth.ca/giving</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Scholarship gifts help shape the future" class="rdf-meta"></span> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:36:32 +0000 trevor.kenney 3556 at /unews Scholarship gifts help shape the future /unews/article/scholarship-gifts-help-shape-future <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-b85de9476f0df980ba2b15e00e6f3f8a"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">November 2, 2012</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><div class="image-caption-container" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/main/articles/eva.jpg" alt=""></div></p><p>Eva Gorny knows that a university education will ensure she reaches her full potential, allowing her to maximize her contribution to society.</p> <p>In her final year of a Bachelor of Education degree at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge, Eva recognizes the importance of student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. She is committed to her studies but maintains there's more to the student experience than going to class and writing exams. </p> <p>"My time at the U of L has been about so much more than just taking classes and working toward a degree," says Eva, who works closely with various student groups including the U of L Students' Union General Assembly and the U of L Rotaract Club, just to name a few. She strongly believes these experiences have enriched her education.</p> <p>"I've really immersed myself in campus life," says Eva, who admits she's always had a passion for community service. "As a student here, I'm proud to be a part of such a strong community. Working with the different service clubs and volunteering my time to Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ causes have allowed me to give back to the community here on campus – one that gives me so much."</p> <p>Her commitment to giving back has not gone unnoticed. Last year, Eva was the recipient of the John Gill Memorial Award, which recognizes student leadership and community engagement, qualities very near and dear to Eva's heart.</p> <p>"Scholarships help provide a well-rounded university experience, allowing students to focus on Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ as well as opportunities outside the classroom," says Eva, who says awards like this one allow students to pursue opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach, simply because of limited financial means. "I am truly humbled to be the recipient of the John Gill Memorial Award."</p> <p>For Eva, this is just the beginning. While she looks forward to teaching, she is committed to continuing to serve the communities to which she belongs.</p> <p>"I look forward to taking the knowledge and skills I learned as a student and using them to continue serving my community," says Eva, proving that supporting students has impact beyond our campus.</p> <p><em>To learn more about student awards or to make a gift today, please visit <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/giving" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.uleth.ca/giving</a></em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/students-union-general-assembly" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union General Assembly</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/eva-gorny" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Eva Gorny</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-url-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">URL:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/url/wwwulethcagiving" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">www.uleth.ca/giving</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Scholarship gifts help shape the future" class="rdf-meta"></span> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:08:36 +0000 trevor.kenney 3108 at /unews Rotaract event to support emerging education /unews/article/rotaract-event-support-emerging-education <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-8f021d0cc1a6d171ba62e405fcd6f68b"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">January 13, 2012</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>Students desperate for a permanent place to receive an education in the new country of South Sudan will benefit from a popular Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge student-organized fundraising event.</p><p>The U of L's <a href="http://people.uleth.ca/~rotaract/2011/Welcome!.html" rel="nofollow">Rotaract Club</a> will host Guir Ku Baai – Building Peace through Education, its 7th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 4 in the Grand Ballroom at the Lethbridge Lodge.</p><p>Proceeds from the event will help current U of L <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/management" rel="nofollow">Management</a> student Anthony Makwach build a school in his home community of Abouk (pronounced Ab-wark), South Sudan, in the world's newest nation.</p><p><div class="image-caption-container" style="width:500px;"><img src="/unews/sites/default/files/main/articles/rotaract-dinner.jpg" alt="Anthony Makwach" title="Anthony Makwach is looking to give children in his homeland of South Sudan the same educational opportunities he enjoyed in his youth."><div class="image-caption">Anthony Makwach is looking to give children in his homeland of South Sudan the same educational opportunities he enjoyed in his youth.</div></div></p><p>Makwach was born during a prolonged civil war between what are now the countries of Sudan and South Sudan, and was raised in nearby Kenya. He has returned numerous times to his home community of Abouk since hostilities diminished in 2005.</p><p>Makwach says his long-term dream is the construction of a school to assist the children of the community.</p><p>"I went back to the South Sudan this past summer to celebrate the country's independence, and to visit my family," says Makwach. "I was so inspired, but at the same time heartbroken to see how the kids are struggling for their education. They have no school and are taking classes under a tree. I built a small shelter with my own funds, and came back to Canada with the idea for a project – to build a building big enough for at least 600 elementary school children."</p><p>Makwach knows first-hand the value of an education and the freedom it provides.</p><p>"I had an opportunity and privilege to go to a high school in Kenya. I got my diploma, and now am attending the U of L, where I am training to become an accountant," he says.</p><p>The direct connection between Anthony, his family in Abouk, and the dedication of the community to build the school formed the basis for the Rotaract group's support for this project.</p><p>"It is Anthony's dream to see a school built in his community, and we are working to make his dream a reality," says Eva Gorny, Rotaract's vice-president, External Affairs. "The Rotaract event typically raises between $10,000 and $15,000. We are hopeful that most, if not all, of the needed funds will be raised at this event."</p><p>Makwach's family members in Abouk and area are builders, and the cost of construction materials will be offset by volunteer labour from the community.</p><p>South Sudan, as the world's newest country, is also the poorest, with the majority of its eight million citizens living on less than $1 (CDN) per day. Life expectancy and literacy rates are low, infant mortality rates are high, basic medical care is scarce, education is difficult to obtain and the economy is unstable.</p><p>The landlocked nation was officially recognized as an independent country in 2011. Several international aid and development organizations are active in the country, but there remains a significant need for specific projects – such as the Rotaract Abouk School Project – that can help communities develop on their own.</p><p>Tickets for the Rotaract Dinner and Silent Auction are priced at $65 each ($40 for students), or $450 for a table of eight.</p><p>Silent auction items, gifts-in-kind and monetary donations are also appreciated. Contact <a href="mailto:rotaract@uleth.ca" rel="nofollow">rotaract@uleth.ca</a> to purchase tickets or for additional information.</p><p><strong>GET THE FACTS</strong></p><p>&middot; A brief video presentation from Makwach can be seen at <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/33668154" rel="nofollow">vimeo.com/33668154</a><br> <br> &middot; The U of L Rotaract Club is a not-for-profit service club that is part of Rotary International. Its mandate is to fundraise, provide volunteers and, most importantly, raise awareness for both local and international needs<br> <br> &middot; Over the past six years, the Rotaract Club has raised more than $100,000 for projects in such varied locations as Burkina-Faso, Iqaluit and Malawi<br> <br> &middot; For more information, contact Eva Gorny, vice-president External Affairs at 403-360-3843 or e-mail <a href="mailto:rotaract@uleth.ca" rel="nofollow">rotaract@uleth.ca</a></p><p><em>This story first appeared in the January edition of the Legend. For a look at the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this <a href="http://issuu.com/ulethbridge/docs/thelegend_1105_january2012" rel="nofollow">link</a>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-company-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Company:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/rotaract" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-lodge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Lodge</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/grand-ballroom" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Grand Ballroom</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/building-peace" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Building Peace</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotary-international" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotary International</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/anthony-makwach" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Anthony Makwach</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/eva-gorny" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Eva Gorny</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-phonenumber-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">PhoneNumber:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/phone-number/403-360-3843" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">403-360-3843</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/vice-president-external-affairs" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">vice-president , External Affairs</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/accountant" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">accountant</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/elementary-school" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">elementary school</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/vice-president-external-affairs-0" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">vice-president External Affairs</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Rotaract event to support emerging education" class="rdf-meta"></span> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:53:07 +0000 trevor.kenney 3277 at /unews Rotaract Club benefits Cancer Society /unews/article/rotaract-club-benefits-cancer-society <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-3af105671f9b990c6a6df2528ad5d314"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">October 7, 2011</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Rotaract Club raised more than $12,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society as a result of their 2nd Annual Youth Relay for Life event.<br> <br> A total of 51 students endured a 12-hour stretch of walking, running, dancing, skipping and so on around the 1st Choice Savings Centre track this past weekend, racking up pledged dollars with every successful loop.<br> <br> "Our event brought students from all walks of life together," says Relay for Life Chair Eva Gorny. "It showed everyone that many of us are touched by a common thread - lives touched with cancer, and the determination to make a difference. Knowing how much our event means to those students, and to their families, friends and supporters, is well worth the work we put into it."<br> <br> The Youth Relay for Life debuted last year and was the first of its kind in Western Canada. Since then, both the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Calgary and Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Alberta have hosted relays.<br> <br> "It is certainly my hope that events like this continue," adds Gorny. "Youth can and definitely do make a difference in their communities."</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-calgary" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Calgary</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Alberta</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/canadian-cancer-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Canadian Cancer Society</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/1st-choice-savings-centre" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">1st Choice Savings Centre</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-calgary" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Calgary</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/cancer-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Cancer Society</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/lethbridge-rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Rotaract Club benefits Cancer Society" class="rdf-meta"></span> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:33:53 +0000 trevor.kenney 3861 at /unews Students' Union recognizes contributors /unews/article/students-union-recognizes-contributors <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-7e1e5d4fa66d2c41353ba99ca7e99515"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">April 12, 2011</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>The <a href="http://www.ulsu.ca" rel="nofollow">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students' Union</a> held its annual Recognition Dinner on Friday, Apr. 8 to acknowledge the incoming and outgoing councils, as well as honour those dedicated individuals who contribute so much to the ULSU.<br> <br> The ULSU award winners are as follows:<br> <br> <strong>Employee of the Year -- Cheri Pokarney </strong><br> <br> This annual award is presented to the Students' Union employee who has made the most outstanding contributions to our organization over the past year and best displays the values of the Students' Union. The winner of this year has only been with the organization for a relatively short time, but she has come into her position with strength and dedication. She is always willing to help the Executive Council with any questions or concerns, and acts as a driving force for the entire office. The winner this year best demonstrates the core of what the Students' Union is; dedication to students.<br> <br> <strong>John Brockelesby Students' Union Award of Excellence -- Armin Escher </strong><br> <br> This award is for the General Assembly member who has made the most outstanding contribution to this Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬. As anyone who has met this individual knows, he is extremely passionate and determined. Never one to be shy during General Assembly meetings, he has kept this entire organization accountable. This individual has sat on numerous committees for both the Students' Union and the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ and is always ready to be the voice of the students. He also organized the second annual Fashion Drive to raise money for student scholarships. The ULSU is pleased to have had him on the General Assembly this year, and knows he will do great things as the incoming Board of Governors Representative.<br> <br> <strong>Bill Chapman Students' Union Certificate of Distinction -- Eva Gorny </strong><br> <br> This is an annual award presented to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge student who has shown the most innovation in the area(s) of student affairs, wellness, or any other notable field over the past year. The winner this year is an extremely active student in many ways, especially with the Rotaract Club. She has volunteered at many events and is always looking for new ways to raise awareness for causes she feels strongly about. This year she organized the first ever 12-hour Relay for Life, which raised money in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. This year she was received the 2010 Leaders of Tomorrow Volunteer Excellence Award, given on behalf of Volunteer Lethbridge. She has gone beyond expectations of the average student, and we are so glad that she is part of our community.<br> <br> <strong>Students' Union Helping Hand Award -- Karol Budny </strong><br> <br> This is an annual award presented to a Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge faculty or staff employee that has made the most significant and lasting contribution to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students' Union and their members over the past academic year. The winner has always been willing to help out the Students' Union in any way he can. Whether it means lending a hand or a ladder, he is eager to serve the SU in any way possible. He is always positive and so polite to everyone he interacts with and is always quick to respond to any requests the SU has. Any task that this individual takes on is completed thoroughly and promptly, and regularly exceeding expectations.<br> <br> <strong>Outstanding Dedication Award -- Bob Cooney </strong><br> <br> This award honors the faculty or staff member who demonstrates outstanding dedication to the students of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge. Students are the heart of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬, and this individual consistently seeks to make sure the heart is strong. Any time a student or a club needs help with promoting an event he has been eager to help out in ways that surpass his job description. He has even dedicated time to help the Executive Council of the SU learn how to properly handle the media.<br> <br> <strong>Continued Support Award -- Calvin Toth </strong><br> <br> This is presented to a Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge faculty or employee in special recognition to outstanding dedication to the students of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge. This year's winner continually puts in all of his effort to helping the students. He spends nights, weekends and even lunch hours in assisting students to put on their events. Almost every club has had this individual working behind the scenes for them, and he is always willing to help with any last minute considerations. Never one to give up, he is persistent to delivering quality service.<br> <br> <strong>Students' Union Student Employee of the Year Award -- Dukagjin Berisha </strong><br> <br> This is an annual award presented to the Students' Union student employee who has demonstrated the most exceptional contribution to our organization over the past year. This individual personifies the values of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students' Union in all his endeavors and is enrolled as a full-time student at the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge. This year's recipient is hard working and always looking for more ways to help out. He goes above and beyond expectations, is extremely reliable and always positive. This person is mindful of the little things and provides great customer service with his polite and conscientious demeanor.<br> <br> <strong>Students' Union Club of the Year Award -- PRIDE Centre </strong><br> <br> This annual award is to honor the Students' Union ratified club that has demonstrated the most dazzling effort and dedication in its endeavors over the past year. This club should have held numerous successful events and should be in excellent standing with Clubs' Council. This club has attended every Clubs' Council and always coming to up with something new. This club is constantly looking for ways to positively spread their message to the community, and bring a sense of belonging to the students. They are one of the most active clubs on campus, and probably the most persistent.<br> <br> <strong>Students' Union Student of the Year Award -- Thomas Fox </strong><br> <br> This award recognizes the student who has shown excellent effort and commitment to his or her endeavors over the past year. Our recipient this year has taken on enough activities for an entire committee and still manages to find time for more. He was president of two clubs this year; Amnesty International and the Chess Club, participated in the Student Speaker Challenge, and even had time to serenade the masses at the occasional Open Mic Night. This person has worked closely with the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group to promote important causes to the student community, such as the Bring your own Bag movement.<br> <br> <strong>Legacy Award -- Taz Kassam, 2010/2011 Students' Union President </strong><br> <br> The Legacy Award is presented to the President of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students' Union. It symbolizes the hard work put in by the outgoing council, under the guidance of the President. This year has been quite dynamic, seeing a lot of new events and great incentives. This year council came together to support each other, and a lot of it had to do with the drive and optimism of the President. She is a great communicator and always works for the best interests of the students. The ULSU President is unbelievably organized and an exceptional leader. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-company-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Company:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/lethbridge-public-interest-research-group" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/students-union-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge-students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students&#039; Union</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/general-assembly" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">General Assembly</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/canadian-cancer-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Canadian Cancer Society</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/students-union-club-year" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union Club of the Year</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/chess-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chess Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/executive-council" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Executive Council</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/clubs-council" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Clubs&#039; Council</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/lethbridge-students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Students&#039; Union</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/bag" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bag</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge-students" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/board-governors" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Board of Governors</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/cheri-pokarney" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Cheri Pokarney</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/thomas-fox" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Thomas Fox</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/karol-budny" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Karol Budny</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/bill-chapman" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bill Chapman</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/taz-kassam" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Taz Kassam</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/bob-cooney" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Bob Cooney</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/chapman-students" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Chapman Students</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/john-brockelesby" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">John Brockelesby</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/calvin-toth" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Calvin Toth</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/eva-gorny" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Eva Gorny</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/ulsu-president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">ULSU President</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/representative" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">representative</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">President</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/speaker" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Speaker</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Students&#039; Union recognizes contributors" class="rdf-meta"></span> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:03:39 +0000 trevor.kenney 4013 at /unews Rotaract dinner on Feb. 5 /unews/article/rotaract-dinner-feb-5 <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-367ab0cbeb33310a0cfa2640bd6a4641"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">January 31, 2011</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Rotaract Club will hold its Sixth Annual Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Lethbridge Lodge.<br> <br> Since its inception, the annual Rotaract event has raised more than $95,000 for numerous charitable organizations over the past six years. This year, the U of L Rotaract Club hopes to raise a minimum of $10,000 for the Tasiuqtigiit (Hand in Hand/Main en Main) Society, a community resource centre operating in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The evening is titled, 'Siaqtuut (See-ak-tut) &ndash; A Journey Together'.<br> <br> Tasiuqtigiit (Tah-see-uck-tih-git) is a Canadian organization serving a population of more than 7,000 people. This group provides training programs such as sewing and cooking classes; makes basic resources such as milk, diapers, breast pumps and baby food available; and provides families with the opportunity to attend public health sessions and meet with nurses for post-natal checkups that are vital for newborn health.<br> <br> The Rotaract group learned about the initiatives of the Tasiuqtigiit Society through Rotaractor Emily Cox, who had worked with the group for several months.<br> <br> "Emily was able to see first-hand the impact that the Hand in Hand Society's services makes," says Ryan Taylor, Rotaract VP external. "Her experience gave us valuable insight into how important this organization is to the people it helps. As part of the evening, we are also expecting a video presentation from Penny Deeter, a representative from the Tasiuqitigiit Society."<br> <br> Tickets for Siaqtuut (See-ak-tut) &ndash; A Journey Together are priced at $50 each or $350 for a table of eight. Dress for the event is business or semi-formal. Students may purchase a ticket for $40.<br> <br> Silent auction items and monetary donations to the cause are also appreciated. Contact <a href="mailto:rotaract@uleth.ca" rel="nofollow">rotaract@uleth.ca</a>, or visit this website: <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/~rotaract" rel="nofollow">uleth.ca/~rotaract</a> for tickets or additional information. Cocktails start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6 p.m.<br> <br> <br> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-city-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">City:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/city/iqaluit" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Iqaluit</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-company-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Company:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/company/rotaract" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/lethbridge-lodge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Lodge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-industryterm-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">IndustryTerm:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/industry-term/baby-food" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">baby food</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/tasiuqtigiit-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Tasiuqtigiit Society</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/lethbridge-rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/tasiuqitigiit-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Tasiuqitigiit Society</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/hand-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Hand Society</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/rotaractor-emily-cox" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaractor Emily Cox</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/penny-deeter" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Penny Deeter</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/emily-cox" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Emily Cox</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/ryan-taylor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ryan Taylor</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/vp-external" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">VP external</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/representative" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">representative</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/nunavut" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Nunavut</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Rotaract dinner on Feb. 5" class="rdf-meta"></span> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:37:39 +0000 trevor.kenney 4106 at /unews Welcome back from the holiday break /unews/article/welcome-back-holiday-break <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-f29281786f5ed9810f1a82efd1ac545c"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">January 25, 2011</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><em>Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what&#39;s happening in the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ community</em><br /><br /> The holiday season is now behind us and I want to welcome our staff, faculty and both new and returning students to campus for the Spring Semester.<br /><br /> The more people I speak with, the more it becomes clear what a prominent role the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge plays in the southern Alberta community. We are looked to as a leader, not only in education, but also in the areas of community living, culture, business and sport, and it is extremely important that we continue to serve as a hub of engagement for our community.<br /><br /> The U of L has a history of engaging its students, the community, our international partners and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations. It is my commitment to foster these relationships and assume a more deliberate approach as we further engage our community partners.</p><p><div class="image-caption-container" style="width:500px;"><img alt="Dr. Mike Mahon" src="/unews/sites/default/files/main/articles/mike-formal.jpg" title="President Mike Mahon gladly accepts the responsibility the U of L has to serve as a community leader."><div class="image-caption">President Mike Mahon gladly accepts the responsibility the U of L has to serve as a community leader.</div></div></p><p><br />This past fall, I met with a variety of groups about the notion of engagement and how the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge promotes the concepts of citizenship, collaborative learning and discovery. It became apparent to me that the U of L is very active when it comes to reaching out to the community, but that it could develop a more strategic approach in its efforts.<br /><br /> There are already many successes on campus in terms of our students, staff and faculty leading the way when it comes to community engagement. The Rotaract Club has reached out both locally and beyond, as have Management Students&#39; Society initiatives, nursing students from the Faculty of Health Sciences, and faculty and staff through the United Way, the adopt a family Christmas program and other charitable measures. Our sports teams build relationships through camps and mentorship programs, and the recent Movember movement connected our athletes with the community on a whole different level.<br /><br /> We have many successes to point to, and now we want to build off of those experiences and bring a new focus to our community-based initiatives. That we have been able to become such a positive influence on so many levels is exemplary, and there can only be growth if we are able to create an overarching framework under which the engagement process can be co-ordinated.<br /><br /> To that end, I want to welcome two new members to our president&#39;s office team who will play key roles in the future. Laurel Corbiere, the former director of the International Centre for Students, is assuming the position of senior advisor to the president, and will take on a leadership role in the community engagement process as it relates to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬&#39;s strategic directions.<br /><br /> I also want to welcome Jodie Black, who was most recently the student retention co-ordinator in the Recruitment and Student Life office. She is taking on the position of university secretariat and will play an instrumental role in the development and management of policies and procedures of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬.<br /><br /> We are fortunate to be in a position to provide leadership for social and individual betterment of our community, whether that is at the local, provincial, national or international level. It is important, as responsible global citizens, we accept that charge.<br /><br /> <em>This column first appeared in the Legend. For a full look at the January issue of the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this </em><a href="http://issuu.com/ulethbridge/docs/thelegend_1005_january2011" rel="nofollow"><em>link</em></a><em>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-holiday-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Holiday:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/holiday/christmas" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Christmas</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/movember" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Movember</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-health-sciences" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Health Sciences</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/management-students-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Management Students&#039; Society</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/international-centre-students" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">International Centre for Students</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/mike-mahon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Mahon</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/laurel-corbiere" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Laurel Corbiere</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/jodie-black" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jodie Black</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">President</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/director" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Director</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/senior-advisor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">senior advisor</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-publishedmedium-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">PublishedMedium:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/published-medium/student-life" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Student Life</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Welcome back from the holiday break" class="rdf-meta"></span> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:17:55 +0000 trevor.kenney 3366 at /unews Open Mike - January 2011 /unews/article/open-mike-january-2011 <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-57e03c89f796428d468a5a0a7aa4c3a6"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">January 20, 2011</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p><em>Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what&#39;s happening in the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ community</em></p><p>The holiday season is now behind us and I want to welcome our staff, faculty and both new and returning students to campus for the Spring Semester.</p><p>The more people I speak with, the more it becomes clear what a prominent role the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge plays in the southern Alberta community. We are looked to as a leader, not only in education, but also in the areas of community living, culture, business and sport, and it is extremely important that we continue to serve as a hub of engagement for our community.</p><p>The U of L has a history of engaging its students, the community, our international partners and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations. It is my commitment to foster these relationships and assume a more deliberate approach as we further engage our community partners.</p><p>This past fall, I met with a variety of groups about the notion of engagement and how the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge promotes the concepts of citizenship, collaborative learning and discovery. It became apparent to me that the U of L is very active when it comes to reaching out to the community, but that it could develop a more strategic approach in its efforts.</p><p>There are already many successes on campus in terms of our students, staff and faculty leading the way when it comes to community engagement. The Rotaract Club has reached out both locally and beyond, as have Management Students&#39; Society initiatives, nursing students from the Faculty of Health Sciences, and faculty and staff through the United Way, the adopt a family Christmas program and other charitable measures. Our sports teams build relationships through camps and mentorship programs, and the recent Movember movement connected our athletes with the community on a whole different level.</p><p>We have many successes to point to, and now we want to build off of those experiences and bring a new focus to our community-based initiatives. That we have been able to become such a positive influence on so many levels is exemplary, and there can only be growth if we are able to create an overarching framework under which the engagement process can be co-ordinated.</p><p>To that end, I want to welcome two new members to our president&#39;s office team who will play key roles in the future. Laurel Corbiere, the former director of the International Centre for Students, is assuming the position of senior advisor to the president, and will take on a leadership role in the community engagement process as it relates to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬&#39;s strategic directions.</p><p>I also want to welcome Jodie Black, who was most recently the student retention co-ordinator in the Recruitment and Student Life office. She is taking on the position of university secretariat and will play an instrumental role in the development and management of policies and procedures of the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬.</p><p>We are fortunate to be in a position to provide leadership for social and individual betterment of our community, whether that is at the local, provincial, national or international level. It is important, as responsible global citizens, we accept that charge.</p><p><em>For a full look at the January issue of the Legend, follow this </em><a href="http://issuu.com/ulethbridge/docs/thelegend_1005_january2011" rel="nofollow"><em>link</em></a><em>.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-holiday-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Holiday:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/holiday/christmas" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Christmas</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/movember" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Movember</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/faculty-health-sciences" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Faculty of Health Sciences</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/management-students-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Management Students&#039; Society</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/international-centre-students" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">International Centre for Students</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/mike-mahon" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Mike Mahon</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/person/laurel-corbiere" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Laurel Corbiere</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/jodie-black" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Jodie Black</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">President</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/position/director" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Director</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/senior-advisor" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">senior advisor</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-provinceorstate-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">ProvinceOrState:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/province-or-state/alberta" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Alberta</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-publishedmedium-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">PublishedMedium:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/published-medium/student-life" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Student Life</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Open Mike - January 2011" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:44:25 +0000 trevor.kenney 4123 at /unews Volunteer Fair celebrates community spirit /unews/article/volunteer-fair-celebrates-community-spirit <div class="field field-name-field-op-author field-type-node-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="rnews:creator schema:creator"><div class="view view-openpublish-related-content view-id-openpublish_related_content view-display-id-block_1 view-dom-id-c0494f8cf961853ec0b44ffcf389845b"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first views-row-last"> <div class="views-field views-field-title"> <span class="views-label views-label-title">by</span> <span class="field-content"><a href="/unews/profile/trevor-kenney">Trevor Kenney</a></span> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-created"> <span class="field-content">November 4, 2010</span> </div> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even" property="rnews:articlebody schema:articleBody"> <p>The Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students' Union (<a href="http://www.ulsu.ca" rel="nofollow">ULSU</a>) is hosting its annual Volunteer Fair today, inviting a number of local organizations to campus in an effort to show students the many ways in which they can impact their community.<br> <br> The Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall Atrium and showcases a number of not-for-profit organizations from around the region.<br> <br> "Volunteering gives students an alternative, and very meaningful, way of getting involved in their community," says Taz Kassam, ULSU president. "Volunteering is important for those receiving the help, but also for those who are participating in various volunteering acts."<br> <br> The Volunteer Fair is hosting some 20 different organizations, ranging from <a href="http://www.bbbslethbridge.ca" rel="nofollow">Big Brothers/Big Sisters</a>, <a href="http://www.cancer.ca" rel="nofollow">Canadian Cancer Society</a>, the <a href="http://www.ywcalethbridge.org" rel="nofollow"> YWCA</a> and <a href="http://www.bloodservices.ca" rel="nofollow">Canadian Blood Services</a> to various campus clubs such as the <a href="mailto:rotaract@uleth.ca" rel="nofollow">Rotaract Club</a> and the <a href="http://listserv.uleth.ca/mailman/listinfo/ivcf-l" rel="nofollow">Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship</a>.<br> <br> "The importance of volunteering is something that should be instilled within our institution," says Kassam. "Volunteers, for example, teach children to read; act as mentors to young people; help feed the old and sick; help build wells for communities so everyone can access clean drinking water; help maintain peace and democracy; lend a hand to a survivor of conflicts and wars; help assist with long term development projects and preserve the environment, among many other things."<br> <br> For a look at how the Students' Union has been involved in volunteering, check out this <a href="http://www.uleth.ca/unews/content/students-union-contributes-greater-community" rel="nofollow">story</a>. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-group-format group_related_topics field-group-div group-related-topics block-title-body speed-fast effect-none"><h2><span>Related Topics</span></h2><div class="field field-name-opencalais-facility-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Facility:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/facility/university-hall-atrium" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Hall Atrium</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/facility/university-lethbridge-students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students&#039; Union</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-organization-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/rotaract-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Rotaract Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/canadian-cancer-society" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Canadian Cancer Society</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/lethbridge-students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Lethbridge Students&#039; Union</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/students-union" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Students&#039; Union</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/organization/university-lethbridge-students" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge Students</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/unews/organization/ywca" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">YWCA</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-person-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Person:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/person/taz-kassam" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">Taz Kassam</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-opencalais-position-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Position:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/unews/position/president" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel">President</a></div></div></div></div><span property="rnews:name schema:name" content="Volunteer Fair celebrates community spirit" class="rdf-meta"></span> Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:52:45 +0000 trevor.kenney 4201 at /unews