UNews - campus January

New food vendor coming to campus

trevor.kenney — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:09:23 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has reached an agreement with ARAMARK to provide onsite food services on its Lethbridge campus.

The decision to choose ARAMARK as the U of L's food provider was, after a long and inclusive process, finalized at today's Board of Governors meeting.

After conducting a thorough and extensive review of food services on campus, the U of L released a Request for Proposal for campus food services in the summer of 2012. This began the most transformative food services change at the U of L in 30 years.

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge president Mike Mahon says that a high-quality student experience is a critical factor weighed by prospective students when choosing a university. This is especially important for the U of L, as 70 per cent of its students come from outside the Lethbridge area.

"The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge prides itself on the experience it offers its students," says Mahon. "We recognize that food quality is critical to that experience, and we are thrilled that our campus community will be provided with a variety of high-quality food options for the foreseeable future."

The process in choosing a new food vendor included many campus constituency groups, the most critical being students. Students were surveyed, invited to participate in discussion groups and included as members of the final selection committee.

"We have listened to what our students have told us about the importance of food services on campus. It was critical to have them included in the process of choosing a food services provider," says Mahon.

��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Students' Union President Armin Escher says students benefit greatly from a variety of food options, and that he is looking forward to experiencing the transformation of food services at the Lethbridge campus.

"A variety of food options not only adds to the quality of campus life for students, but high-quality offerings are essential for student health and student success," says Escher.

In approving the agreement with ARAMARK, board members focused in part on the link between providing high quality food and the ability of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ to recruit students.

"In order for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge to continue to flourish as a destination university, food options and the quality of those options are critical. Providing good food to our campus community will attract students to our campus," says board member Kathleen Willms.

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world.

"ARAMARK is proud to partner with the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge to enhance the living and learning environment on campus," says Brian Struthers, Regional Vice President, ARAMARK Canada Higher Education.

"We look forward to serving the entire campus community. In spring 2013, there will be many enhancements made on campus in preparation for the fall semester and beyond. ARAMARK will be investing in the campus community with new dining venues that include a mix of national and proprietary brands."

The U of L's 10-year agreement with ARAMARK commences on May 1, 2013.

Delegation tours campus

trevor.kenney — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:56:41 +0000

A group of officials from Zhejiang Sci-Tech ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hangzhou, China visited the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge in December as part of a whirlwind tour of Alberta.

The Lethbridge visit was spearheaded by U of L grad Winston Chow (BASc '80) and organized by Laurel Corbiere and the International Centre for Students.

Representatives from the U of L and Zhejiang ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ signed a Memorandum of
Understanding to promote further cooperation should each university see the opportunity to do so. The group's tour of campus included the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience and the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building, among other locations.

Zhejiang Sci-Tech ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ is located in Hangzhou, China, a city near Shanghai known for its beautiful West Lake, a famous landmark in China.

Gaza Awareness Week on campus

trevor.kenney — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:56:16 +0000

The Gaza conflict and the plight of the Palestinian people will be the central theme of Gaza Awareness Week, Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge.

A number of events will be held throughout the week, including lectures, films and actions, exploring the conflict and the promotion of unbiased news reporting, in response to recent events in Gaza.

The highlight of the week is a panel discussion hosted by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) Lethbridge. Entitled "We Want War?", it will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4:30 p.m. in Students' Union Building, Ballroom B.

The week kicks off on Monday with an information booth in the UHall Atrium. Everyone is welcome to drop by to learn more about Palestinian culture, identity and history.

On Tuesday, a movie screening of "Occupation 101" is scheduled for 5 p.m. in room PE264.

Wednesday's We Want War? panel discussion promises a non-threatening, respectful and controlled environment for all members to feel at ease to discuss, ask and answer questions, raise concerns and/or clear common misconceptions about the situation.

Thursday will see the introduction of the "Keep your eyes on the Target" campaign, where 'targets' will be running around campus accepting donations.

The week closes with a Friday information booth, open to more questions and donations.

Exercise caution around campus

trevor.kenney — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:05:54 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge campus is a slippery place today after a light snowfall this morning coated several patches of ice that had formed overnight. Risk & Safety Services is warning all those who are making their way around campus today to exercise extreme caution.

Areas such as parking lots and campus walkways have proven to be very hazardous because of the rapidly changing weather conditions. Members of the facilities and grounds staff are diligently working to alleviate the problem but people are still urged to be careful when making their way around campus.

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