UNews - Students' Union Ballroom

Education begins with respect

trevor.kenney — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:04:10 +0000

A year after opening a dialogue on diversity and respect, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Faculty Association's Gender, Equity and Diversity Caucus is looking to build upon that momentum with the 2nd Annual Respect & Diversity Awareness Week.

Running Mar. 5-9 at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, this year's theme for the weeklong conversation is "Respect and learning go hand in hand".

"Last year was great for an inaugural event," says Dr. Carly Adams, Chair of the Gender, Equity and Diversity Caucus. "We thought how it was taken up by the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community was wonderful. It's a conversation that needs to be ongoing."

Events such as a Talking About Teaching panel discussion through the Centre for the Advancement of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CAETL) spurred the campus community into thinking about how we interact with one another, in classrooms, meeting rooms and even as we walk through the hallways.

"As a faculty member who attended these talks, I thought about the issues raised and then took them into my classroom," says Adams. "I hope that others took the things they heard and tried to adapt new strategies in the ways they dealt with students or fellow faculty."

If anything, the week created an environment where issues of inclusion and respect can be discussed. It also established an awareness of the caucus and took its work to another level. In early February, the caucus played a role in the Discover Diversity conference hosted by the City of Lethbridge and co-sponsored by the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

"I was really pleased we were able to be a part of that because not only did we have an opportunity to talk about the caucus but also the respect and diversity week and some of the other initiatives we're involved in," says Adams. "It led to an even wider discussion about workplace diversity and respect beyond our campus."

This year's awareness week will feature a few new additions, including an Ignite! event on Wednesday, Mar. 7 at 5 p.m. in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library (10th floor). Described as a fun, informative, rapid-fire session, participants are tasked to speak to 20 pictures or slides of their choice, all in a five-minute window of time, as they wax eloquent about diversity and/or gender.

"We're really excited about this event," says Adams. "We have a number of faculty lined up to take part, as well as people from the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG) and the Students' Union. In total it's about 12 to 15 people, and it should create a really lively discussion from all the different perspectives across campus."

The line up of speakers includes Dr. Kevin McGeough (Geography), Yale Belanger (Native American Studies), Dan Johnson (Environmental Science), Carol Williams (Women and Gender Studies), Phil Jones (CAETL/Health Sciences), Marinus Swanepoel (Library), LPRIG, Shelia McManus (History), Rob Sutherland (CCBN/ULFA) and Tanya Harnett (Native American Studies/Fine Arts).

Other events for the week include a film screening of MissRepresentation, a documentary exploring how the media's misrepresentation of women has led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. The Gender, Equity, and Diversity Caucus is joining the YWCA, Womanspace, Campus Women's Centre and LPIRG in sponsoring the film screening that takes place Thursday, Mar. 8 at 7 p.m. in Galileo's Gallery and coincides with International Women's Day.

On Friday, Mar. 9, Craig Milner from the Faculty of Management will present Student Diversity Rocks: Developing High Performance Teams in the Classroom (1 p.m., M1040).

"He's discussing diversity in teams, and how we might leverage some of the different experiences of our students in the classroom to create different conversations in groups," says Adams of the one-hour workshop.
While the week concludes with Milner's presentation, the conversation does not, and will be picked up a week later when the Department of Women & Gender Studies, with assistance from Adams' group, will present Why Women and Gender Studies? A Multigenerational Roundtable and Conversation, Friday, Mar. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Students' Union Ballroom.

"Last year, we came away thinking it was a very positive week and worth continuing," says Adams. "We invite everyone to come out for these events and I hope that this will give these important issues even more exposure."

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Faculty Association's Gender, Equity and Diversity Caucus consists of: Andrea Amelinckx, Andrea Glover, Dr. Hester Jiskoot, Dr. Kevin McGeough, Dr. Noella Piquette, Dr. John Sheriff, Dr. Robert Sutherland, Jennifer Thannhauser and Dr. Carly Adams (Chair).

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.

NASA hosts fire victim fundraiser

trevor.kenney — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:25:23 +0000

The Native American Student's Association at the U of L is organizing a fundraiser in support of the Shouting-McGinnis family, who lost their home to the Nov. 27 grassfire that swept across the prairie.

The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 to 11 p.m. in the Students' Union Ballroom and feature talented local musicians. Dubbed the Phoenix Benefit Rock Show, it's an event that suits the Shouting-McGinnis family well, as their two sons are musicians on the local rock scene.

"If it happened to my family, I would want to be shown the same compassion and support," says NASA president Abby Morning Bull to the Lethbridge Herald. "This family had put their hearts and souls into their home; to lose it at such a crucial time in the year is tough."

Admission to the event is $2 at the door or through a donation of any kind. For more information on the Phoenix Benefit Rock Show, call 403-715-5616 or e-mail abby.morningbull@uleth.ca

Brick by Brick benefit dinner for MS Society

trevor.kenney — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:40:35 +0000

Exchanging lab coats for formal attire, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge's iGEM team is stepping out of its comfort zone to connect with the southern Alberta community that has supported them from the outset.

The inaugural Brick by Brick Charity Dinner is Friday, Nov. 18 in the Students' Union Ballroom. Benefitting the MS Society, Lethbridge & District Chapter, the event will not only raise funds for the fight against multiple sclerosis, it will help to enhance awareness and understanding of the disease through guest speakers Susan Schneider and Dr. Gerlinde Metz.

"This is something we've wanted to do for a few years now and have finally been able to put together because of the size of our team," says iGEM member Lisza Bruder.

The Pincher Creek native is in her third year with iGEM and in the first year of her master's of biochemistry studies with Dr. Steve Mosimann. The multidisciplinary iGEM team, with support from the Synthetic Biology Club and led by Dr. HJ Wieden, has swelled to 22 members, making the establishment of a charity dinner a less daunting task.

"We felt this was a way to give back to the community that has supported us from when we started in 2007."

The iGEM group (an acronym for International Genetically Engineered Machines) already makes a significant contribution to society, albeit in a more indirect manner. Their work involves the design of a petrochemical-eating bacteria, which they proved could be used to help clean up water in oil sands tailings ponds.

The dinner project is a little more public and more direct.

"It's very difficult at times to go and talk with someone about your research and explain to them what it means," says Bruder. "We even sometimes don't see the connect between what we are doing in the lab and how it applies down the line."

To that end, U of L neuroscience professor Metz will speak to her studies as a part of the endMS project.

"Having an MS researcher from our ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ speak to the community has a huge impact," says Ann Stewart, the MS Society chapter executive director. "It demonstrates the use of donor funds as well as raises the awareness of the types of research being done to find a cause and cure for MS."

Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease of young adults in Canada and currently affects over 11,000 Albertans.

In addition to Metz's address, Susan Schneider, a local resident who is living with MS, will speak to her personal experience with the disease, while Dory Rossiter will serve as the evening's emcee.

Stewart says it is important that our community's youth take up the charge for these initiatives.

"We are delighted to partner with the iGEM team," she says. "��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ students are an integral part of our community and it is always refreshing to be involved in their activities."

Tickets for the Brick by Brick Charity Dinner are priced at $50 each or $350 for a table of eight. They are available by calling 403-328-7002 or via e-mail at brickbybrick.igem@gmail.com

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

Election forum Monday, Apr. 18

trevor.kenney — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:03:46 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge hosts Indecision 2011 tonight, an alternative election forum, at the Students' Union Ballroom.

All candidates running locally in the federal election are expected to attend the forum, which begins with a free barbecue at 6 p.m., followed by dialogue at 7 p.m. Dr. Robert Sutherland, director of the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, will moderate the event, which is being billed as an alternative, informal, non-partisan discussion between local candidates and youth (un)concerned with the upcoming federal election, voter participation, democracy and the state of Canada.

The event is sponsored by the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG), the Lethbridge College Students Association (LCSA) and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Students' Union (ULSU). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Campus security under the microscope

trevor.kenney — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:59:03 +0000

Normally, they are the group watching over the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, 24 hours a day, in person and through more than 250 on-campus security cameras. However, beginning in mid-March, the campus security group is asking the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community to check in on them.

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has commissioned external security consultants David Hyde and Associates to perform a campus security audit. The objective of the audit is to assess the current campus personal safety and security program and provide input to the future direction to be adopted by the Security Services department.

Security manager Bill Krysak, left and director John O’Keeffe, right, encourage everyone to take part in the campus security audit, Mar. 14-18.

"Our program is in place to ensure a safe and secure campus environment is maintained for all ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders," says John O'Keeffe, the U of L's security director. "It is absolutely essential that the experiences and views of the people who learn, live, teach and work at the campus are taken into consideration."

O'Keefe says that since the last major audit was completed, the campus has changed significantly.

"While progress has been made in implementing a number of security measures, my team and I are looking forward to receiving the input and results from the independent group commissioned to conduct the audit to help with future planning."

The audit takes the form of online surveys, several town hall-style meetings and feedback opportunities through a secure website.

"We really want this audit to give us a solid direction, and to include as much information as possible from the campus community," adds O'Keefe.

There are two ways that ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders can participate in the upcoming Campus Security Audit. The first is by completing a short survey located on the Security Services section of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ website (www.uleth.ca/security/).

The second way to participate is to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting hosted by the team of security specialists performing the audit.

"By participating in a Town Hall Meeting or in completing the survey, people can contribute to a more representative security audit and, most importantly, contribute to helping us provide a safe and secure campus," says O'Keefe.

The dates for the Town Hall Meeting representing each major stakeholder group are as follows:

AUPE: Monday, Mar. 14, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
Students: Tuesday, Mar. 15, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (Students' Union Ballroom)
APO: Wednesday, Mar. 16, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
ULFA: Friday, Mar. 18, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060)

Campus security under the microscope

trevor.kenney — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:53:30 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has commissioned external security consultants David Hyde and Associates to perform a campus security audit. The objective of the audit is to assess the current campus personal safety and security program and provide input to the future direction to be adopted by the Security Services department.

"Our program is in place to ensure a safe and secure campus environment is maintained for all ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders," says John O'Keeffe, the U of L's security director. "It is absolutely essential that the experiences and views of the people who learn, live, teach and work at the campus are taken into consideration."

O'Keefe says that since the last major audit was completed, the campus has changed significantly.

"While progress has been made in implementing a number of security measures, my team and I are looking forward to receiving the input and results from the independent group commissioned to conduct the audit to help with future planning."

The audit takes the form of online surveys, several town hall-style meetings and feedback opportunities through a secure website.

"We really want this audit to give us a solid direction, and to include as much information as possible from the campus community," adds O'Keefe.

There are two ways that ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ stakeholders can participate in the upcoming Campus Security Audit. The first is by completing a short survey located on the Security Services section of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ website (www.uleth.ca/security/).

The second way to participate is to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting hosted by the team of security specialists performing the audit.

"By participating in a Town Hall Meeting or in completing the survey, people can contribute to a more representative security audit and, most importantly, contribute to helping us provide a safe and secure campus," says O'Keefe.

The dates for the Town Hall Meeting representing each major stakeholder group are as follows:

AUPE: Monday, Mar. 14, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
Students: Tuesday, Mar. 15, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (Students' Union Ballroom)
APO: Wednesday, Mar. 16, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library)
ULFA: Friday, Mar. 18, noon to 1 p.m. (L1060)

For a look at the March issue of the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Dinner helps bridge gap

trevor.kenney — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:22:18 +0000

Christmas, like many other holidays, can be a difficult time for international students to be away from family and friends. With events like the annual International Christmas Dinner, the International Centre for Students (ICS) helps ease that feeling of isolation, all the while introducing international students to Canadian customs and traditions.

Charlene Janes, the international liaison officer at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, plays a major role in assisting international students as they adapt to campus life socially, academically and culturally.

"I represent international student interests at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ, act as an advocate on behalf of international students on both academic and welfare issues, and provide advice, support and referral to students," says Janes.

Janes and the ICS encourage students to participate in the social and recreational activities the office provides. These include the monthly International Café gatherings, where birthdays are celebrated, stories are shared, games are played and students are presented an opportunity to build friendships. Potluck dinners and the annual Christmas gathering are also popular events.

Eddie Sottie, an international student from Ghana and PhD candidate in biomolecular science, has been studying at the U of L for the last 15 months. He says he makes an effort to attend all the events planned by the International Centre.

"The events they organize for us have really helped me to learn so many things about the way Canadians relate to people and treat foreigners," says Sottie. "International students are treated with so much respect, and I am so impressed with the way Charlene pays attention to our needs."

The traditional Christmas dinner was held on Dec. 3 in the Students' Union Ballroom. Students were invited to bring a Canadian guest as well as any family members to the event. In addition, four international alumni also attended.

"My kids were showered with Christmas presents," laughs Sottie. "The event and the dinner mean a lot to us as a family because it helps us feel at home."

The tradition of the International Christmas Dinner started three years ago, and serves as the last major international student event for the fall semester. Its rise in popularity, over the past three years, has been remarkable. The first dinner had just 35 attendees, while the second ballooned to 72. This year, the number doubled once again, with 150 people taking part.

"Many of our students go home or travel at Christmas so this has provided a wonderful opportunity for us all to connect prior to the Christmas break," explains Janes.

"We had two very special guests this year as Dr. Mike Mahon and his wife Maureen attended. They talked with each student and barely had time to eat. It seemed every student wanted their picture taken with the new president and his wife."

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

Events - November

trevor.kenney — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:18:53 +0000

Pronghorns Athletics

Nov. 19-20 | Canada West Men's Hockey | ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Regina vs. Horns | 7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena

Nov. 26-27 | Canada West Women's Hockey | ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Saskatchewan vs. Horns | 7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena

Dec. 3-4 | Canada West Men's Hockey | UBC vs. Horns | 7 p.m. nightly, Nicholas Sheran Arena

Lectures

Nov. 17 | Art Now: Conceptual artist, Gareth Long | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Nov. 17 | Student Seminar
ACM Rocky Mountain Regional Contest | Noon, C674

Nov. 17 | Creating and Managing Effective Discussion Forums
12:15 p.m., TH 373

Nov. 17 | WestGrid Seminar: Virtual Reality Systems | Pierre Boulanger, Department of Computing Science, presents his research on virtualized reality systems | 12:30 p.m., CRDC L1126

Nov. 17 | Faculty of Management Lunch and Learn | Careers in Finance
12:05 p.m., TH 277

Nov. 18 | Women Scholars Speaker Series | Isa Milman presents, Jewish Women Pioneers on the Canadian Prairies | Noon, Andy's Place (AH100)

Nov. 19 | Art Now: Conceptual artist, Micah Lexier | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Nov. 19 | Department of Economics Lecture series | Migration as a Catastrophe: Geometric Analyses of Two Models Using Novel Mathematics by Jermiah Allen | 2:30 p.m., B543

Nov. 22 | Art Now: Writer, Nancy Tousley | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Nov. 22 | Architecture & Design Now: Michelangelo Sabatino
6 p.m., C610

Nov. 24 | Art Now: Multidisciplinary artist, Sonny Assu | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Nov. 26 | Art Now: Painters, John Brown and Dagmar Dahle | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Nov. 29 | Architecture & Design Now: Vancouver designer, Michelle Biggar | 6 p.m., C610

Dec. 1 | Faculty of Management Lunch and Learn | Networking
12:05 p.m., TH 277

Dec. 2 | Pre-recorded Public Lecture Series | Anticipating a New Golden Age by F. Wilczek, Nobel Laureate
Department of Physics and Astronomy | 6:30 p.m., PE 264

Dec. 9 | Women Scholars Speaker Series | Shifts in the Production/Reproduction Nexus in Aging Societies
Dr. Susan McDaniel | 3 p.m., Andy's Place (AH100)

Performances

Nov. 19 | Romantic Reflection
Musaeus String Quartet with pianist & U of L alumnus Matthew Blackburn | 8 p.m., Southminster United Church

Nov. 20 | Faculty Artists & Friends
Glen Montgomery in Recital: Romantic composers | 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall

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

Nov. 23 | Music at Noon: Gwen Klassen (flute), Elinor Lawson (piano) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Nov. 23-27 | Spring Awakening
Mature content; A "children's tragedy" | 8 p.m. nightly, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

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

Nov. 30 | Music at Noon: Greg Brookes and Deanna Oye | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Dec. 4-5 | Magnificat & Messiah
The LSO with the U of L Singers perform Bach's Magnificat and the Christmas part of Handel's Messiah
8 p.m. (Dec. 4), 3 p.m. (Dec. 5), Southminster United Church

Dec. 7 | Music at Noon: Studio Showcase | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Miscellaneous

Plays and Prose Writing Competition
Submission deadline, 4 p.m., Dec. 13
Rebecca Gray, W850

Nov. 17 | Annual Women's Health Fair | Presented by the Health Centre
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre

Nov. 17 | Christmas in the Park 2010
Hot dogs and hot chocolate available in exchange for non-perishable food items or $2 donation | 6 to 8 p.m., Paterson Centre

Nov. 18 | Master of Social Work Information Session | Deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2011 | kathi.burnett@uleth.ca | 6 to 7:30 p.m., AH116

Nov. 19 | Tribute to the Beast: All Ages Iron Maiden Tribute Show and Fundraiser! | Presented by the U of L Headbanger's Society | 8 p.m., Students' Union Ballroom

Nov. 20 | Culture Vulture Saturday
Button Making with Trap/door
Proceeds go to Trap/door Artist Run Centre | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U of L Art Gallery

Global Justice Student Speaker Challenge | Application forms available at www.ulsu.ca | Submit electronically to pirg@uleth.ca with Global Justice in the subject line | Deadline for applications is Dec. 3

Nov. 5 to Jan. 7 | Promising Objects | Works by Alison MacTaggart
U of L Main Gallery

Dec. 8 | Hollywood and Beyond: Great American Filmmakers
Screening of, It's a Wonderful Life
6:30 p.m., Lethbridge Public Library

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

Events Calendar - April

trevor.kenney — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:51:20 +0000

Pronghorn Athletics

Apr. 1 | Blue & Gold Athletic Awards
Lethbridge Lodge

Lectures

Mar. 31 | Faculty of Management/CMA Speaker Series
Dragons' Den star Brett Wilson
9:30 to 10:45 a.m., Students' Union Ballroom B

Mar. 31 | Art Now: Marcus Miller
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Apr. 1 | Biology Seminar – Dr. Keith Hobson | Using Stable Isotopes to Track Animal Movements
12:25 p.m., B650

Apr. 7 | Art Now: Annie Martin
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Apr. 9 | Art Now: Brenda Draney
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Apr. 12 | Architecture & Design Now: David Battersby | 6 p.m., C610

Apr. 21 | Women Scholars Speaker Series
Helen Kelly presents The Clinical Impact of eHealth on the Self-Management of diabetes
3 to 5 p.m., Andy's Place (AH100)

Performances

Apr. 6 | Music at Noon: Mace Hibbard (saxophone)
12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Apr. 7 | U of L Jazz Ensemble Concert | 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Apr. 9-10 | Global Drums!
Steel drums, African drums, Taiko Ensemble, Brazilian Samba Ensemble
8 p.m. nightly, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Apr. 12 | Canadian Humourist Lorne Elliott | 8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

Apr. 13 | Music at Noon: Studio Showcase (music students)
12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Apr. 17 | Faculty Artists & Friends: An American in Paris
Explore the 'French Connection', a cross-Atlantic musical exchange between American composers studying in Paris and French composers influenced by jazz and blues
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall (W570)

Apr. 20-21 | Art Student
Open House
Student artwork exhibited throughout the art department

May 1 | 1940s Big Band Jazz
David Renter's Contemporary Jazz Works Orchestra
8 p.m., Southminster Church

Miscellaneous

Mar. 12 to Apr. 9 | Works on Paper from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Art Collection
Curators: Museum Studies Interns

Mar. 12 to Apr. 9 | Annual Curated Student Exhibition
U of L Main Gallery

Mar. 31 | Regional Centre for Urban Aboriginal Research: A Symposium
Presenters Dr. Caroline Tait and
Dr. David Newhouse
9:30 a.m. to noon, Andy's Place (AH100)

Apr. 8 | CAETL Graduate Student Workshop | 2 to 4 p.m., Andy's Place (AH100)

Apr. 10 | ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Forecast Dinner
Speakers Robert Cooper, Jason Hornett and Stephen J. Mantrop
4:30 p.m., Students' Union Ballroom

Apr. 13 | LPIRG Annual
General Meeting
7 p.m., Galileo's Gallery

Apr. 16 to June 4 | The 1940s
Exhibition featuring works from the U of L Art Collection and Galt Museum/Archives
Helen Christou Gallery

Apr. 24 | Culture Vulture Saturday
Button making with Trap/door Artist Run Centre | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Art Gallery

May 1 | Steps for Life Walk
Southern AB North American Occupational Safety and Health presents 5km walk at Henderson Lake picnic area. Register by Apr. 15 by contacting Suzanne McIntosh, wellness co-ordinator at suzanne.mcintosh@uleth.ca

Dragon's Den Wilson coming to campus

trevor.kenney — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:40:37 +0000

Brett Wilson, entrepreneur, philanthropist and one of the stars of the popular CBC series Dragon's Den will speak to an audience at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge on Wednesday, Mar. 31, in the Students' Union Ballroom as part of the CMA Alberta Leadership and Speaker Series.

Wilson has built a formidable reputation in the world of business, garnering such honours as Canada's Top 40 Under 40, Alberta Venture Magazine's Business Person of the Year and the Management Alumni Excellence Award from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business.

He co-founded the investment banking advisory firm, Wilson Mackie and Co. in 1991 and in 1993 co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp., a leading Canadian stock brokerage firm providing services in the energy sector. He now makes most of his investments through his primary holding company, Prairie Merchant Corporation.

Wilson's charitable endeavours are also noteworthy and include support of research into prostate cancer, Alzheimer's and domestic abuse. He established the Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Saskatchewan and journeys annually to Mexico with Youth With a Mission to build homes with his family.

"He has an outstanding track record for both entrepreneurship and philanthropy," says Steve Craig, Director, External Relations/Co-operative Education for the Faculty of Management, on why Wilson was chosen for the annual address. "Social responsibility is such a big part of what we do in the Faculty of Management, so couple that with his incredible success in the business field and it was a perfect match."

Wilson's presentation will take place in Students' Union Ballroom B from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Those wishing to attend are asked to register by e-mail at susan.price@uleth.ca or by calling 403-394-3935. An additional presentation will be held for the general public at noon in the Grand Room of the Coast Plaza Hotel. Again, free tickets on limited seating; please register at: http://www.uleth.ca/management/forms/cma-alberta-registration or e-mail janzli@uleth.ca or phone: 403-329-2109.

Additional information about the CMA Alberta Leadership and Innovation Speaker Series is available at: http://www.uleth.ca/man/community/liss/index.shtml

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