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Calgary campus students to return to BVC

trevor.kenney — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:42:14 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Calgary Campus will be officially moving students and instructors back to Bow Valley College as of Monday, July 22, 2013. Students should begin attending classes at BVC beginning Monday morning.

By the end of business on Friday, July 19, the U of L Calgary Campus will have fully vacated its temporary administrative space on the second floor of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary's MacKimmie Library Link. Administrative services will resume exclusively in the Bow Valley College space on the sixth floor.

"We look forward to seeing all U of L Calgary students back on the BVC campus next week," says U of L Calgary Campus manager Dana Corbin. "Thank you for your patience and understanding during this incredibly difficult time."

For a breakdown of BVC classrooms for Summer Session II/III, as well as ongoing updates, please visit the flood update page at: www.uleth.ca/calgary/UL-Calgary-flood-closure.

This information will also appear on student course outlines. Please note that MUSI 2500 will remain at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary and AHMS 3255 has been moved to a larger classroom at BVC.

U of L Calgary campus temporarily relocated to U of C

trevor.kenney — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 19:48:11 +0000

Due to the flooding in Calgary and the continuing challenges posed by the current closure of Bow Valley College, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Calgary Campus has found temporary instructional space in order to proceed with Summer Session II/III classes.

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary has agreed to host the U of L Calgary Campus until we are able to return to our home in Bow Valley College. Our estimated return to BVC is unknown at this time, but we are hopeful that we will know more in the coming days. The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary's address is: 2500 ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4.

On Tuesday, July 2, 2013 the Calgary Campus administrative team began setting up temporary office space at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary that will be accessible to students and instructors. Our temporary space is located on the 2nd floor of the MacKimmie Link, behind the escalators and staircase. In this space, we will be able to provide support for Summer Session II/III.

Faculty, staff and students affected by this relocation have been communicated to directly by e-mail.

Administrative staff have been assigned temporary ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary telephone numbers. Currently, these telephones are only a line out/line in configuration with no voicemail capabilities. If you wish to leave a message, we recommend you send an email. The numbers are as follows:

Lorne Williams: 403-210-9353
Dana Corbin: 403-210-9356
Kristin Galicia: 403-210-9363
Sydney McNally: 403-210-9358
Krista Strome: 403-210-9357
Tracy Fairs: 403-210-9372
Mark Matias: 403-210-9378

On behalf of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, I would like to extend gratitude to the faculty and staff who have been working very hard to accommodate this challenging situation. I also want to express appreciation to our students for their patience and understanding. Finally, I want to thank the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary for welcoming us to their campus and for the outstanding support they have been providing to us.

Lorne Williams
Asst. Dean, North Campuses

U of L officially opens new Edmonton campus

trevor.kenney — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:59:10 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge officially opens its new Edmonton campus location today at Concordia ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ College of Alberta.

"By listening to our students and closely following the direction provided by our strategic and academic plans, we believe this move presents great opportunities for both the U of L and Concordia to work together to meet the needs of Edmonton students in new and innovative ways," says ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon. "This helps to ensure that more students will have the knowledge and skills they need to be successful."

Dr. Gerald Krispin, Concordia ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ College President and Vice-Chancellor, echoes Mahon's comments in that the partnership, though only in the beginning stages, has great potential to benefit both institutions.

"We are very pleased the U of L has chosen to join us here at Concordia, rather than in another, less accessible and less student-friendly location," says Krispin. "We both expect to gain from this experience, and we look forward to working with our ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge colleagues now and in the future."

Almost 20 years ago, the U of L began offering Management courses in Edmonton in an attempt to meet the unique needs of working students in the area. As student needs have changed over the years, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ has enhanced its programming to reflect changing trends. The facility-sharing arrangement with Concordia is the next phase of the U of L's growth in Edmonton.

As a result of the agreement with Concordia, the U of L's Edmonton team has moved from a downtown office to its own leased administrative space on the Concordia campus. In addition, U of L students will have the use of several classrooms, videoconference facilities and student computer labs, as well as access to the Concordia library, recreation and fitness facilities, bookstore and cafeteria, which helps the U of L deliver a well-rounded campus experience for students in Edmonton.

"This collaboration increases opportunities for students and helps ensure we continue doing what we do well – foster a vibrant and engaging learning environment," says Mahon.

It was through student feedback that the need to deliver a campus environment, in addition to programming and flexibility, was deemed essential. The new Concordia location also enhances parking and transit access.

"By partnering together to serve students, we are better able to address the post-secondary needs of Edmontonians," adds Mahon.

The facility-sharing arrangement is similar to that of the U of L Calgary campus, which has a lease partnership with Bow Valley College in downtown Calgary. Between the two campuses in Calgary and Edmonton, approximately 1,000 students are members of the U of L family.

U of L's Edmonton campus on the move

trevor.kenney — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:28:08 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge will relocate its Edmonton campus to Concordia ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ College effective July 1, 2012.

The move keeps the U of L close to downtown Edmonton and its primary student population, while providing more of a campus experience.

"We've operated a campus in Edmonton for almost 20 years, and our students have told us, loud and clear, that while they value our programming and flexibility, they were missing out on a campus environment," says Dr. Andy Hakin, the U of L's Vice-President (Academic) and Provost.

"By listening to our students and closely following the direction provided by our strategic and academic plans, the move to Concordia's campus will greatly enhance the U of L student experience in Edmonton."

The agreement with Concordia will see the U of L's Edmonton team move from a downtown office to its own leased administrative space on the Concordia campus, while providing classrooms and other services for U of L students.

The arrangement is similar to that of the U of L Calgary campus, which has a lease partnership with Bow Valley College in downtown Calgary.

Approximately 500 students attend U of L classes in Edmonton each year, primarily in evenings and on weekends. The U of L's presence will subsequently not conflict with regular Concordia classes.

The U of L will have the use of several classrooms, videoconference facilities and student computer labs. As well, U of L students will have access to the Concordia library, recreation and fitness facilities, bookstore and cafeteria. The campus location also offers convenient parking and transit access, something that was lacking at the previous location.

"This move presents a great opportunity for both our institutions to work together to serve our students in new and innovative ways," says Hakin.

Williams earns interim appointment

trevor.kenney — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:43:22 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Board of Governors has confirmed the appointment of Lorne Williams as the Interim Assistant Dean of Northern Campuses, effective May 1.

Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Provost, and working closely with the faculties and the School of Graduate Studies on campus, Williams will provide a voice at Dean's Council and a perspective on the U of L's presence in Calgary and Edmonton.

Currently, more than 1,000 students are enrolled in the two locations, which have been in operation since 1996. Courses are taught primarily in the evenings and on weekends and geared to working professionals.

"We are pleased to have Lorne move into this new position, given his long-term service to the U of L, and his excellent work as a past director and current faculty member of our Calgary campus," says Dr. Andy Hakin, the U of L's Vice-President, Academic and Provost. "The U of L is committed to serving students in Calgary and Edmonton, and this new position will provide more resources for those campuses as we move to take advantage of future opportunities."

Williams moves to this new position with more than 20 years of U of L experience, including more than a decade of work in the Calgary market as a director, instructor and co-ordinator at the U of L Calgary campus. During his time there, he won six teaching awards.

As well, Williams has served on the Faculty Association executive, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Senate, the executive of the Alumni Association, and was recently inducted into the U of L Alumni Honour Society.

Williams spent nearly 15 years in managerial positions in the housing and hospitality business units at the U of L and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary, while furthering his education with four degrees: A Bachelor of Arts, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary; a Bachelor of Management, U of L; a Master of Arts, Leadership and Training, Royal Roads ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ; and a Master of Education, U of L.

He also consults widely on team building, leadership and corporate culture for public, private and not-for-profit organizations of all sizes. Personally, he invests volunteer time with the Calgary Board of Education, Kamp Kiwanis and Scouts Canada.

Before arriving at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, Williams helped administer the Olympic Village during the 1988 Winter Olympic games and worked in the political arena for several years, serving two Prime Ministers and a provincial Premier in Calgary and Ottawa.

"I'm excited to work with the Directors, staff and faculty members in Calgary and Edmonton as we move ahead," says Williams. "We have a number of opportunities to take advantage of as we reinforce our presence in Calgary and Edmonton, and I am looking forward to bringing more of the U of L further north."

Business plans earn support

trevor.kenney — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:46:29 +0000

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge students Aamna Zia and Richard Jokinen took home some cash to support their new business ventures as this year's finalists in the Southventure Business Plan competition.

Supported by Dr. Dan Weeks, VP research, and the Office of Research and Innovation Services, the applicants were challenged to convince a panel of judges that their business plan has merit and is worthy of a cash investment.

Aamna Zia, left, and Richard Jokinen, right, were the recent finalists in the Southventure Business Plan competition. Each finalist earned a cash investment toward the establishment of a small business.

Jokinen received $6,000 as the first place winner. He's a current management student and founding partner in Mexspace.com, the first segmented dating/social networking community, and what he hopes is the future website of choice for young Mexicans around the world. With more than 140 million Mexicans worldwide, Jokinen believes that the website is viable because Mexico is a huge market, and does not currently have its own dating or social website community.

Zia, a management student currently taking classes at the U of L Calgary Campus, took second place and $2,000 for her work on CitizenBridge, a web-based citizen engagement system that gathers information about government resources into one location. It offers an opportunity for the public and government representatives alike to join in conversations about issues of public interest.

The panel of reviewers and judges have more than a century of business experience among them, and put the entrants through their paces at a final presentation in late February.

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

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