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High school iGEM group to be recognized

trevor.kenney — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:59:16 +0000

Fresh off an impressive international performance, a group of Lethbridge and area high school students will be recognized by the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge today with $36,000 worth of scholarships ($1,000 per student).

The students, who want to take NASA Space Biosciences technology and use it to help reduce the affects of Type 1 Diabetes, recently came away from an international competition with an award for their research presentation. Six students from the 36-person ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge High School iGEM (International Genetically-engineered Machines) team made their first trip to the Indianapolis, IN contest as the only Canadian contingent, and presented their take on how to use an innovative, implantable capsule (developed by NASA Space Biosciences to release medication in space) to manage the release of insulin for people with Type 1 Diabetes.

The group plans to engineer a bacteria that will secrete insulin in response to a person's glucose levels, then house it in the NASA biocapsule (so it is contained and not flowing freely in the bloodstream) where it will safely dispense insulin and could reduce the need for the continuous monitoring, injections and other challenges currently experienced by the hundreds of millions of people worldwide affected by diabetes.

Bold? Absolutely. Can it be done? That's what the group intends to find out.

That's why the U of L is rewarding them with scholarships – to help them pursue their interest in science and research at the U of L. The $1,000 scholarship credit per student covers the cost of about two courses, and is available upon their successful application and acceptance to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

The students will be presented with their awards at a brief ceremony that takes place Wednesday, July 11 beginning at 4 p.m. in Anderson Hall, room AH100 ( Andy's Place).

Alumni earn spots in Oh Canada exhibition

trevor.kenney — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:35:46 +0000

Oh, Canada is the largest exhibition of contemporary Canadian art to ever take place in the United States. Among the 62 artists included are three graduates of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge's Faculty of Fine Arts.

Artists David Hoffos (BFA '94), Mary-Anne McTrowe (BFA '98) and Daniel Wong (BFA '03) travelled to North Adams, Mass. at the end of May for the opening of the exhibition.

The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) is known globally for showing the very best art of our time. Occupying a vast network of 19th century factory buildings, MASS MoCA's galleries boast more than 100,000 square feet of exhibition space. With a strong focus on new art, the museum has become a destination for those seeking unique, fresh and challenging encounters with contemporary art.

David Hoffos will show works from his Scenes from the House Dream at Oh Canada this fall.

"We think it is an honour to be included in this exhibition, considering Denise Markonish (the curator of Oh, Canada) did more than 400 studio visits in determining the lineup," says Wong.

Known together as the 'art-ernative' folk-rock band The Cedar Tavern Singers AKA Les Phonoréalistes, McTrowe and Wong have worked collaboratively since 2006. They are among the artists who created new works specifically for the exhibition. In addition to performing at the opening of Oh, Canada, the duo released a new album of songs relating to the museum.

"The album features four songs about and related to MASS MoCA: 'Oh Canada, Oh Canada' is our interpretation of what a theme song for the Oh, Canada exhibition might be; 'MASS MoCA' is about the history of the site that MASS MoCA inhabits; and 'Gravity is a Force to be Reckoned With' and 'Truisms' are about Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle and Jenny Holzer, respectively – two artists who have had exhibitions at MASS MoCA. The album cover itself is a riff on Bachman-Turner Overdrive," explains McTrowe.

Though it may come as a surprise to some, Lethbridge is a hotbed for contemporary art production in Canada.

"For as long as I've lived here, Lethbridge has had strong contemporary artists – people who contend on the national and international stage, so I'm not surprised Lethbridge artists are included in Oh, Canada. In fact, I'm honoured to have been chosen, especially considering there are so many great artists here," says Hoffos.

Hoffos has received widespread national acclaim for his large-scale, multimedia installations. From 2008 to 2011 his exhibition, Scenes from the House Dream, toured Canada debuting at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) and showing at major institutions across the country, including the National Gallery of Canada. For Oh, Canada, Hoffos presents works from Scenes from the House Dream; a snapshot of his practice representative of his larger body of work.

"Oh, Canada is a celebration for the whole country. It's the first time an exhibition like this has happened south of the border and it's never happened in Canada either, so it's a special moment not just for the artists in the exhibition, but also for contemporary art in Canada," he says. "My hope is that this exhibition demonstrates that cutting-edge contemporary art production can happen anywhere, including Lethbridge."

Oh, Canada opened May 27 at MASS MoCA and is on view until Apr. 1, 2013. For more info: www.massmoca.org

This story first appeared in the June 2012 issue of the Legend. For a look at the entire issue in flipbook format, follow this link.

Performing Arts events

trevor.kenney — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:30:19 +0000

THEATRE & MUSIC

November 22
Ode to Joy
(Beethoven's Symphony #9)
8 p.m., Southminster United Church
Lethbridge Symphony and Vox Musica with soloists Janet Youngdahl, soprano; Sandra Stringer, mezzo-soprano; Blaine Hendsbee, tenor; and George Evelyn, bass-baritone. Tickets: 403-329-7328.

November 23-27
Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind (English Translation by Jonathan Franzen)
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre
Written in 1891 and not performed uncensored for decades, this "children's tragedy" is as much a statement about sexual morality and bourgeois hypocrisy today as it was a century ago. A group of teens experience a sexual awakening, becoming curious about their bodies, each other, masturbation and more. Teachers and parents fight to protect them, with both hilarious and disastrous results. Mature content.

November 26
U of L Wind Orchestra Concert
8 p.m., Southminster United Church

November 30
Magnum Mysterium (Great Mystery)
8 p.m., Southminster United Church | Vox Musica and the U of L Women's Chorus.

December 1
Birth of the Cool
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre | The U of L Jazz Ensemble performs music from the famous album Birth of the Cool and other well-known Miles Davis songs, including All Blue and So What.

December 3
Classical Percussion Concert
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre | The
U of L Percussion Ensemble performs compelling modern and classical repertoire with a touch of Christmas.

December 4 & 5
Magnificat & Messiah
8 p.m., Dec. 4 | 3 p.m., Dec. 5, Southminster United Church | The LSO with the U of L Singers perform Bach's Magnificat and the Christmas part of Handel's Messiah. Tickets: 403-329-7328. LSO Master Series

January 22
Big Band Cabaret
8 p.m., U of L Ballrooms (Students' Union Building) | Enjoy a silent auction, door prizes, and dancing to the music of the Lethbridge Big Band.

January 20-22
TheatreXtra
8 p.m., David Spinks Theatre; Matinee: 2 p.m., Jan. 22

January 22
Classical Winds
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall
Features Thomas Staples, horn; Margaret Mezei, clarinet; and Deanna Oye, piano; with friends. Faculty Artists & Friends Series

January 23
Classical Winds
2 p.m., Medicine Hat Esplanade Studio Theatre | The concert is followed by a
U of L alumni reception. Faculty Artists & Friends Series

January 27
Schubertiade
7:30 p.m., Lethbridge Public Library Theatre | A celebration of Franz Schubert's music presented by music faculty and students. Free admission.

January 28
Original Brass
8 p.m., Southminster United Church
U of L Faculty Brass Quintet: Trudi Mason, trumpet; Keith Griffioen, trumpet; Thomas Staples, horn; Gerald Rogers, trombone; Nick Sullivan, bass trombone. Tickets:
403-329-7328. LSO Chamber Series

January 29
Abbondànza
6 p.m., CoCo Pazzo Italian Café
The 10th annual memorable evening of gourmet food, fine art and fun, to raise funds for Fine Arts student scholarships. Tickets limited, book early: 403-329-2227.

February 7
Happy 50th Birthday LSO!
8 p.m., Southminster United Church
The Lethbridge Symphony, with the Musaeus String Quartet, performs works by Leonard Bernstein, Tchaikovsky and
U of L Professor Emeritus John-Paul Christopher Jackson. | Tickets: 403-329-7328. LSO Master Series

February 11 & 12
An Evening of Chamber Opera
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall
Giancarlo Menotti's comic radio opera The Old Maid and the Thief headlines this Opera Workshop performance, which also includes Samuel Barber's A Hand of Bridge and the delightful 18th century comedy La Cantarina by Franz Joseph Haydn.

February 15-19
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
8 p.m., David Spinks Theatre
Konstantin loves his mother but is jealous of her fame and depressed about his lack of success as a playwright. He despises the celebrated young writer who lives with her and seems to have captured the attention of the girl he adores. Passions abound and idealism is challenged by triviality in this absorbing drama from the master of comic realism.

ART

November 20
Button Making with Trap/door
What's the most creative thing you can fit onto a 1" round button? Here's a great way to test your eye for things on a smaller scale. Buttons are $1 each, or 5 for $3. All the proceeds go to Trap/door Artist Run Centre.

January 15
Prairie Ink Drawings
In celebration of A Little History on the Prairies, you can make your own prairie ink – just like they did waaaaaay back when. Use your ink to draw a prairie landscape that may or may not contain a little house!

February 5
Printmaking
An annual favourite, all materials are provided and it's easy to do, not to mention lots of fun.

EXHIBITIONS

U of L Main Gallery

November 5 to January 7
Promising Objects

January 14 to February 25
A Little History on the Prairies

HELEN CHRISTOU GALLERY

October 29 to January 14
Lethbridge National Park
(art + people = x series)

January 21 to April 8
Projects by Museum Studies Interns

For more information about any of these events, visit:
www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/events

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

Dean Emeritus Robert Cook passes away

trevor.kenney — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:27:55 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge extends its most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Robert M. Cook, Dean Emeritus (Faculty of Fine Arts), who recently passed away.

Cook came to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge in 1981 to assume the position of director of the newly-formed School of Fine Arts, comprising the departments of art, drama and music and their ancillary units, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Art Gallery, theatre and music conservatory. He was promoted to the rank of professor during his first year as director.

A graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y., Cook also held an MMEd degree from Boston ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. American born, he came to Canada in May 1971 as the supervisor of music in Alberta's Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation. Two years later he became director of Alberta College's Conservatory of Music. He returned to Alberta Culture in 1974 as director of performing arts, a position he held for seven years.

During this time period, Cook became a Canadian citizen and earned Canada's Jubilee Medal for his contribution to the arts. He also served as a director and honorary life member of the Canadian Choral Federation and the Alberta Band Association.

Before coming to Canada, Cook was an associate professor of music and Chair of the music department at Gonzaga ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ in Spokane, Was.

Since his retirement in 1989, Cook has been active in several provincial and community arts organizations. He was a founding member and Chair of Music Alberta. He was conductor and artistic director of the Lethbridge Community Band, which he founded in 1987. He was named conductor emeritus for the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra Association, served as a director of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge and received a Distinguished Band Director's Award from the Canadian Band Association in 1995.

Big Band set for 10th edition of popular cabaret

trevor.kenney — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:57:46 +0000

It's your annual opportunity to get dressed to the nines, but with an added bonus of celebrating a 10th.

The Big Band Cabaret is one of the major social events of the winter months and this year marks a special occasion.

"It's the 10th anniversary of the U of L Wind Orchestra's Big Band Cabaret, so we're even more excited about the evening this year," says Sarah Viejou, student manager for the U of L Wind Orchestra council. "It's our main fundraising event, with the money raised going towards our touring budget."

The Wind Orchestra plans to tour through B.C. with stops in Penticton and Vancouver in March.

The Big Band Cabaret is a night of great live music by the Lethbridge Big Band, including dancing and refreshments – a perfect opportunity to have some fun and support the Wind Orchestra.

"We'll have a silent auction, along with door prizes and dance-off competitions," says Viejou. "This is a formal event – tuxedos and gowns are not uncommon. Celebrating our 10th anniversary is a good reason to come dressed to the nines!"

The 10th anniversary Gala is Saturday, Jan. 23 starting at 8 p.m., in the Student Union Ballrooms. Tickets are $23 each or $160 for a table of eight.

Tickets are available at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Box Office.

Big Band set for 10th edition of popular cabaret

trevor.kenney — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:00:30 +0000

It's your annual opportunity to get dressed to the nines, but with an added bonus of celebrating a 10th.

The Big Band Cabaret is one of the major social events of the winter months and this year marks a special occasion.

"It's the 10th anniversary of the U of L Wind Orchestra's Big Band Cabaret, so we're even more excited about the evening this year," says Sarah Viejou, student manager for the U of L Wind Orchestra council. "It's our main fundraising event, with the money raised going towards our touring budget."

The Wind Orchestra plans to tour through B.C. with stops in Penticton and Vancouver in March.

The Big Band Cabaret is a night of great live music by the Lethbridge Big Band, including dancing and refreshments – a perfect opportunity to have some fun and support the Wind Orchestra.

"We'll have a silent auction, along with door prizes and dance-off competitions," says Viejou. "This is a formal event – tuxedos and gowns are not uncommon. Celebrating our 10th anniversary is a good reason to come dressed to the nines!"

The 10th anniversary Gala is Saturday, Jan. 23 starting at 8 p.m., in the Student Union Ballrooms. Tickets are $23 each or $160 for a table of eight.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Jan. 11 at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Box Office or through the music students in the Atrium.

Events Calendar

trevor.kenney — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:43:08 +0000

Pronghorn Athletics

Men's Hockey

Jan. 8-9 | Manitoba vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena

Jan. 15 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena

Basketball

Jan. 9 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
Women's game, 6 p.m.; Men's game, 8 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre gym

Jan. 22 | UBC vs. Pronghorns
Women's game, 6 p.m.; Men's game, 8 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre gym

Jan. 23 | Victoria vs. Pronghorns
Women's game, 6 p.m.; Men's game, 8 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre gym

Women's Hockey

Jan. 22-23 | UBC vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena

Jan. 30 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m., Nicholas Sheran Arena

Lectures

Jan. 8 | Art Now: AA Bronsen of General Idea | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 11 | Art Now: Art historian Jennifer Stone | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 15 | Art Now: Calgary artists, Dave & Jenn | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 18 | Curator Kitty Scott
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 20 | Art Now: SAAG artist Manon de Pauw | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Jan. 22 | Art Now: Curator Louise Dery | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Performances

Jan. 15 | Opera Goes to the Movies
U of L Opera Workshop | 7 p.m., Gem of the West Museum (Coaldale)

Jan. 21-23 | TheatreXtra #3
8 p.m. nightly, David Spinks Theatre, Matinee, 2 p.m., Jan. 23

Jan. 23 | Big Band Cabaret
Silent auction, door prizes and dancing to the Lethbridge Big Band
8 p.m., Students' Union Ballrooms

Jan. 24 | Tono
Toronto's Red Sky with musicians and dancers from Mongolia and China | 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Jan. 29 | Lethbridge Symphony Chamber Series | U of L Faculty Brass Quintet | 8 p.m., Southminster Church

Jan. 30 | Schumann & Chopin: Hearts Alive at 200
A celebration of two of the greatest romantic minds in music
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Miscellaneous

Jan. 15 to Feb. 26 | Snap, Crackle, Pop | An exhibition highlighting Alberta artists exploring the themes, iconography, materials and visual styles of popular culture
Main Gallery and Helen Christou Gallery | Opening Reception, 4 p.m., Jan. 15

Jan. 16 | Culture Vulture Saturday
Button-Making with Trap/Door Artist Run Centre
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U of L Main Gallery

Jan. 20 | Faculty of Education Job Fair | School board representatives visit campus | 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Atrium

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