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Be FLUless Not Clueless! Influenza A H1N1 is no joke!

This is the launch of the University of Lethbridge’s awareness and preparedness plan to students and staff. Various departments across the University have been working diligently, collaboratively and collectively over the last few months in response to the potential spread of H1N1. The University’s position is that it is better to be proactive than to wait for something to happen and subsequently be reac-tive.

Senior admin-istration is in full support of the H1N1 plan and has invested in the acquisition of hand sanitizer units that are presently be-ing installed in many of the common areas across campus. The health and well-being of students and staff is of paramount importance and hope-fully with the provision of hand sanitizing stations, education and continual communication, this will assist in minimizing the impact of H1N1 should it resurface as anticipated during the fall and win-ter months.

You have probably noted some hand sanitizers on stands that have sprung up over campus recently. In addition to this, there are approxi-mately 300 wall mount units that the Facilities department is working hard to install.

The Health Centre, Internal Audit, Wellness and Risk and Safety Services have jointly promoted the placement of desktop hand sanitizer pumps at many of the reception desks across campus. Students in residence and the resident assistants are receiving a complimentary hand pocket sanitizer to promote the message that “healthy hands” is one way to prevent the spread of infec-tion. There will also be complimen-tary pocket size bottles available at new student orientation.

Education and awareness is hugely important in the H1N1 preparedness plan and Lori Weber, manager of the University Health Centre, and Suzanne McIntosh, coordinator of Wellness, are busy with students and staff conducting H1N1 awareness and preparedness sessions. Risk and Safety Services is also assisting in this initiative in the student internship and practi-cum orientations. We are working as a team and getting the word out to all, including the deans, faculty, students and staff.

The H1N1 Communication plan will incorporate messaging through all available communica-

tion mediums such as UNews, the U of L home page, posters and pamphlets, digital signage, Notice Board announcements, Twitter and e-mail. Both Information Technol-ogy and Communications have been instrumental in the implementation of this plan and a dedicated website has been launched which can be viewed at the following link: http://www.uleth.ca/ross/health_centre/h1n1/. This site will be updated regularly.

The University’s medical crisis committee will be meeting regularly to address our response to H1N1 to ensure continuity and consistency in our proactive approach to this pandemic situation that has the potential to adversely

affect our community.In addition to this, Anne Baxter

of Risk and Safety Services is the University’s representative for the post-secondary pandemic liaison group that Alberta Health Services (AHS), Alberta Health and Wellness and Advanced Education and Tech-nology (co-chair) have established.

This committee’s purpose is to assist institutions with pandemic planning and ensure that consis-tent communication, policies and procedures are developed across the publicly funded post-secondary system.

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CREDITSEditor: Trevor KenneyDesigner: Stephenie Chester

CONTRIBUTORS:Abby Allen, Anne Baxter, Amanda Berg, Diane Brit-ton, Bob Cooney, Jane Edmundson, Jana McFarland, Kali McKay, Glenda Moulton, Stacy Seguin, Lindsay Thepsouvanh, Katherine Wasiak, Lori Weber and Bernie Wirzba

Dr. Bob Boudreau takes on new position

Don Chandler assumes lead role in Alumni Association

Derek Robinson sets his sights on Vancouver Olympic effort

Mark Thom earns Math in Moscow Scholarship

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A beacon in the night sky

UNIVERSITY MOBILIZES TO INFORM CAMPUS COMMUNITY

A magnificent sunset frames an equally stunning achievement, the new University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium. Here, the Pronghorns men’s soccer team plays an exhibition match. The stadium’s grand opening is Sept. 25-26.

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Welcome to the Fall 2009 Semester and what promises to be

an exciting and challenging time at the University of Lethbridge.

While the summer months allow us all to refresh and refocus for a new semester, there is nothing like the energy of a campus full of students. It is invigorating to see both old friends return as well as the influx of fresh new faces. There is a spirit within these walls that is revived with the resumption of each new semester, and it is inspiring to all of us.

I’d like to welcome person-ally all the new staff and faculty who have come to the University over the summer months. I trust

you will find an accepting atmo-sphere here and will feel truly a part of our community.

It has been a busy summer on campus, most notably in the continued development of our major construction projects. Markin Hall, the future home of the Faculties of Management and Health Sciences, is that much closer to being completed in anticipation of its summer, 2010 opening. This building has already transformed the land-scape of our campus and when completed, will set the stage for even further development of this corridor.

The Campus Daycare proj-ect continues to take shape and is on course to accept its first

children in January 2010. What a great way to enhance our com-munity atmosphere here at the University by providing quality care for the youngest members of our family.

The University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium is nearly complete and already open to play. A number of events have been held on the stadium’s artificial turf surface, including soccer and rugby practices, soccer games and high school football games. It is with great pride that I can now look across the river on any given eve-ning and see our stadium’s lights glowing in the night sky.

The stadium’s new name reflects the community aspect of

this project. Built in conjunction with the City of Lethbridge and provincial government, this facility will serve as a magnifi-cent home for our Pronghorn athletes and also as a hub for athletics in southern Alberta. I invite everyone to come out to the stadium’s grand opening event, Sept. 25-26 to celebrate the birth of a new sporting era.

As you make your way around campus this fall, you will notice the many hand sanitizing stations that have been provided by the University. The issue of Influenza A H1N1 is real and something we are taking very seriously. It is important we heed the warnings of Alberta Health Services and do all we

can to protect ourselves from the spread of this virus.

Please take time to view the notices posted by the Health Centre, Human Resources and our communications team as they will keep our community apprised of all the latest infor-mation related to H1N1 and maintaining a healthy campus.

The start of a new semester is always exhilarating, and I look forward to meeting many of you as I make my way around cam-pus this fall. The University of Lethbridge is truly an experience and I encourage you to sample all that the U of L has to offer.

CAMPUS kudosDr. Ed Jurkowski (Music) and Dr. Deanna Oye (Music) co-presented a paper in July entitled, Interpreting the Music of György Kurtág, at the annual meeting of the International Musicological Society in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Dr. David Townsend (Education) and Dr. Pamela Adams (Education) released their book, The Essential Equation, A Handbook for School Improvement. Through case studies, research and best-practice information, the book is designed to help educators learn more about school improvement and the challenges facing educators today. David Barrus has been accepted as the first MFA Dramatic Arts student and is specializing in scenic design for theatre, which also makes him the first recipient of the John Farwell Memorial Award.

Don Gill (Art) and dancer Sarah Williams (formerly of La La La Human Steps) are featured in a collaborative video-installation exhibition, The New Flâneurs: Contemporary Urban Practice and the Picturesque, running Sept. 5 through Dec. 13 in the RBC New Works Gallery in the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton.

Soprano Audrina Poepping-Steciw (BMus ’09) placed first in the Provincial National Voice  Class in the Kiwanis Music Festival in Edmonton this spring

and represented Alberta in the National Class at the competition in Saskatoon in August.

Dr. Arlan Schultz (Music) returned from a summer residency at the Center for Research in Computing and the Arts at UC San Diego in La Jolla, California. Schultz was engaged in research at CRCA’s large-speaker array audio spatialization lab.

James Graham’s (New Media) installation, Unforgivable, used many commonly available commercial products – and specifically those of the French cosmetic giant L’Oreal – to draw connections back to their French fascist and anti-Semitic origins. Displayed in the SAAG storefront gallery during August, the exhibition examined the troubled history of Vichy, France.

The University of Lethbridge will receive a 2009 Allied Arts Council Award for Excellence (AACE) at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts on Sept. 10.  

Michael Campbell’s (Art) exhibition, Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting, toured over the summer to the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound,

Ont. and then to the Esplanade Gallery in Medicine Hat. A version of this exhibition appeared at the Nanaimo Art Gallery in June. Dana Inkster (New Media) has received generous support from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for her new production, Ladies of the Saturday Night, a short documentary about lives lived in the sex trade in Alberta boomtowns. The production is slated for completion by fall 2010.

The Contemporary Works Jazz Orchestra, directed by Dr. David Renter (Music) and including University and community musicians performed at the first incarnation of the Medicine Hat Jazz Festival in Lethbridge in June. University musicians included student Brad Brouwer, Ryan Heseltine (BMus/Ed ’04), Don Robb (former U of L Jazz Ensemble conductor), Nick Sullivan (Music) and Ed Wasiak (Music Education)

Bobbi-Lee Copeland (BA ’05), who has been working as an adult literacy instructor for the Lillooet Area Library Association, has been accepted to the University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Education Master’s Program.

Dr. David Renter (Music) has been invited to participate in the 2009 Chiayi City International Band Festival in Chiayi City, Taiwan in December 2009. Renter will perform with an Afro-Cuban Jazz group from Indianapolis, Indiana.

Andrew Staniland (BMus ’00, Great Distinction) who completed his PhD in composition at University of Toronto in 2008, went on to win the grand prize in CBC’s National Evolution Composers Competition in March 2009. Staniland has accepted a tenure-track appointment in composition at Memorial University of Newfoundland, starting in January 2010.

THE BILLboardUniversity of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chatsabout what’s happening in the University community

Former University of Lethbridge student and Canadian Idol winner Theo Tams made an appearance on campus over the summer. Tams was in town to perform at Whoop-Up Days and participated in a book signing at the U of L Bookstore.

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Faculty and staff at the University of Lethbridge have traditionally been extremely supportive of charitable causes and as the U of L United Way Campaign kicks off, employee generosity will be revealed once again.

The campaign this year is two-fold, featuring payroll deductions/one-time gifts and the popular Cash Calendar. While there are many worthwhile causes and charities, one plus of the United Way Campaign is that all monies raised are used to support local programs in Lethbridge and sur-rounding areas.

Barb Erler, campaign chair, encourages staff to donate through payroll deductions/one-time gifts and thanks everyone who has supported the United Way Campaign in the past.

“All donations, small or large, make a difference and help support local community service agencies in Lethbridge and southern Alberta,” Erler says.

Staff at the University make it possible to sign up for payroll deductions and forms for employee payroll deductions/one-time gifts are available through Kyle Halluk in Human Resources.

“Monies raised from the U of L United Way Campaign support local programs in Lethbridge and surrounding areas and our support is critical to the ongoing operations of community service agencies,” Erler adds. “Some of the agencies who receive funding from the United Way include Big Brothers & Sisters, CNIB, Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services, Red Cross and YWCA Harbour House.”

The Cash Calendar forms part of the U of L United Way Campaign again this year. For $25 the Cash Calendar offers daily draws in November for prizes ranging from $50 to $500. If all 300 calendars are sold, the total prize amount given out in the month of November is $3,500, with $4,000 donated to the United Way. Those who purchase calendars prior to Oct. 15 are eligible for the $100 early bird draw.

Cash Calendars are available for $25 through one of the volunteer sellers or in the Office of the Vice-President (Finance and Administration).

“Faculty and staff realize that supporting local community service agen-cies is important and have shown their generosity in the past,” Erler says. “I hope that staff will continue to support the work of the United Way of Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta and contribute to the 2009 campaign.”

CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS• Cathy Kanashiro, Faculty of Arts & Science

• Karen Mahar, Faculty of Fine Arts

• Carol Van Dyk, Faculty of Management

• Doris Kostiuk, Library

• Kristine Wall, University Advancement

• Annette Bright, Bookstore

• Patrick Mack, Human Resources

• Diane Boyle, Information Technology

• Shauna Haag, Facilities

• Greg Martin, Printing Services

BY TREVOR KENNEY

You can’t blame Dr. Bob Boudreau for being a Montreal Canadiens fan

– as a native of Montreal, Que., he comes by his allegiance honestly. Likewise, you can’t question Boudreau’s loyalty to the University of Lethbridge – 26 years of service speak to that.

Since first coming to cam-pus as an All But Dissertation (ABD) PhD candidate in 1983, Boudreau has left an impression as both a professor and admin-istrator, worked in a variety of roles, pursued sabbaticals and even taken a leave of absence. In the end, he always came back to the U of L, ready to adapt to any new challenge.

“Early on I viewed Lethbridge as a preliminary stop in my career and it obvi-ously became much more than that,” Boudreau says. “Now, 27 years later, I wonder out loud, “What just happened?” It’s been quite a journey.”

Boudreau dives into yet another new role this fall as he assumes the position of Associ-ate Vice-President (Academic). He most recently served as Assistant Vice-President (Aca-demic) and prior to that was the acting dean of graduate studies.

“In the last five years, I’ve had five different academic jobs whereas the first 20-plus years it was pretty much business as usual,” Boudreau says.

He’s only telling half the truth. By his nature, doing the same old thing isn’t how Boudreau operates. An active researcher, he’s often used the opportunities afforded by the U of L to test his theories globally. By travelling to Japan, Belarus, the United States, New Zealand and Australia he’s been able to stay current with his work, most recently studying physician burnout in different cultures.

“There’s nothing like going to a different country, either on

sabbatical, teaching or collect-ing data. It provides you that freshness, that opportunity to experience and also to check on your own ideas and values,” he says.

“People ask me about the U of L, what I really think about it, and I just say, “Well, my son’s here”. That’s the endorsement.”

Boudreau likes to push the envelope and it’s one of the reasons the U of L proves to be such a good fit for him.

“I’ve always thought of the University as an institution that is small but thinks big,” Boudreau says, referencing his early days in the Faculty of Management.

“When we wanted to do things, like introduce managa-ment skills into our curricu-lum and make our program better than most others, we did it. There was this sense that we could always stay ahead of the curve. We were nimble, we were quick, we could make change and, within reason, we could do what we wanted.”

He fully believes that pio-neer spirit exists today.

“All we have to do is look around. Look at the people we have in neuroscience, in astro-physics, in water and environ-mental sciences,” Boudreau says. “We have this reputation of what we choose to do, we do really well, better than most. So, from my perspective, why wouldn’t you want to be here?”

Perhaps the most tell-ing testimonial of all is that Boudreau’s son Rylan is now

entering his fourth year of stud-ies (economics and psychology) on campus.

“People ask me about the U of L, what I really think about it, and I just say, “Well, my son’s here”. That’s the en-dorsement.”

University of Lethbridge President Dr. Bill Cade chatsabout what’s happening in the University community

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN SPARKS CAMPUS GENEROSITY Facing another new challenge

Dr. Bob Boudreau assumes yet another role as he enters his 27th year at the University of Lethbridge.Look for Kristine Wall, left, and Barb Erler, among others, for your United Way Cash Calendars.

G E T T H E FAC T S

• Boudreau and his wife Suzan have three sons, Rylan (22), Evyn (17), and Wyatt (15).

• An avid golfer and practitio-ner of Tae Kwon-Do, Boudreau is also a big sports fan. Travelling from Geor-gia to Lethbridge, he once drove up the east coast of the United States visiting seven baseball stadiums.

• While on sabbatical at the University of Western Australia, he helped develop a proposal for a new coaching psychology PhD program of study.

• He’s created a bibliography of over 17,000 burnout refer-ences and will present his findings at a conference in Puerto Rico in November.

• Now a full-time adminis-trator, Boudreau admits he misses the classroom. “Teach-ing is a great way to test the gap between your current knowledge and whether your theories and data have any application value, whether or not things are making sense. Students these days are pretty good at giving you this kind of feedback. I miss that exchange although my kids are able to fill in some of that gap.”

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BY KALI MCKAY

As a University of Lethbridge student, Janay Nugent (BA ’95) was influ-enced by professor James Tagg’s profound belief in community involvement. Tagg, who retired in 2003, believes that educated people have a duty to engage in the support and improvement of their communities, from the local to the international level.

Now a professor herself, Nugent continues to impress upon students the importance of citizenship and encourages them to get involved.

“We, as a department, believe that with your degree comes a responsibility to society. You should be taking the skills that you’ve gained through this experience to get involved in your community. This was something that Jim was de-veloping and was instilling in the faculty even when I was an undergraduate student.”

After receiving a generous donation from the Czechoslovak Canadian Cultural Society of Southern Alberta, a group that was very active in the commu-nity, Nugent set to work devel-oping a scholarship that would reflect the values of her and her colleagues. The History Depart-ment eventually established the James D. Tagg History and Citizenship Award, which rec-ognizes academic achievement and community involvement, honouring both its namesake

and the society that provided the initial investment.  

“When Jim retired, he encouraged us to keep striv-ing to instill citizenship in our students. This is something we continue to put at the forefront of our teaching and this award really and truly reflects his legacy,” Nugent says.

Nugent’s colleagues em-braced the award, and history is one of only two departments on campus to achieve 100 per cent participation in this year’s Supporting Our Students (SOS) campaign.

“Not only are we honour-ing a colleague who’s recently retired, but we’re also honour-ing the concept of community involvement. More importantly, we’re all giving, which demon-strates the department’s com-mitment to citizenship and hopefully encourages others to follow suit.”

Nugent stresses the impor-tance of campaigns like SOS, maintaining that donations to student scholarships help the U of L grow as an institution.  

“It builds a sense of commu-nity when everyone is involved,” she explains, once again placing the emphasis on the role that individuals play in the larger community.

“For faculty and staff to encourage further academic studies and scholarship, to sup-port a highly achieving student body, is something from which we all benefit.”

BY TREVOR KENNEY

There’s a language of belonging when entering an academic

environment, and finding the key to unlocking that language is more difficult for some than others. Thankfully, there’s a gatekeeper on hand to assist in the search.

Eric Low (BA ’75) mans the University’s Writing Centre, a haven for those searching for guid-ance when trying to write in a language that, at times, can seem foreign.

“There’s a misunder-standing that writing takes place alone. I don’t know very many practicing writ-ers who don’t collaborate in some fashion,” Low says. “Writing, by its nature, works well in a collabora-tive situation.”

The Writing Centre is not a remedial centre and Low, along with Man-ager of Language Services, International Centre for Students, Jenine Hawryluk, is not there to simply edit papers. Instead, they offer an opportunity for students to vet their ideas and gain feedback on whether they are hitting the mark with their papers.

“A great deal of what we do here is listen and respond, at any stage of the process,” Low says.

“We’re here to encour-age, to suggest, to diagnose problems or patterns and to make suggestions. It then all goes back to the student. After talking to us, it’s the student’s job to say, ‘This is what I’m

going to do.’ ”Low’s jack-of-all-trades

background is extremely beneficial in the work he does with students. An English graduate, he also studied drama and eventually earned a master’s degree in journalism from University of Western Ontario. At the U of L he has taught drama, English, English as a second language and aca-

demic writing, as well as some management and communica-tions courses.

“That’s one of the rea-sons I’m here, I have a varied background and very little astonishes me,” he says.

An Ottawa, Ont. native, Low says the Writing Cen-tre welcomes students at all stages of the writing process. Whether it’s helping them with the first stage of unpack-ing an assignment and making sure they begin on the right path, to clarifying the organi-zation of their ideas and then finally recognizing grammati-cal pitfalls, it’s all a process to help students understand the forum within which they are now writing.

“Anytime a student begins feeling anxious to the point of being concerned about an assignment is the time to come in,” Low says.

Students and faculty both profit from this collabora-tion. To that end, Low and Hawryluk encourage faculty to promote the Writing Centre to their students. Some even make it a requirement to visit the centre at least once during the writing process.

To better understand the needs of faculty, the Writ-ing Centre is sending out an electronic survey that will ask faculty questions on style and formatting and just how they’d prefer their students to write.

History professor Janay Nugent with retired professor James Tagg.

Eric Low mans the University of Lethbridge’s Writing Centre.

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Celebrating citizenship

G E T T H E FAC T S

• The Writing Centre’s survey for faculty should be sent out during the first week of classes.

• The Writing Centre is locat-ed in L1012 in the University Library. It’s an ideal location and allows for collaboration between the centre and the librarians.

• Students can book 30-min-ute or 50-minute Writing Centre appointments online. The Writing Centre is also open for drop-in appoint-ments Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, and Monday to Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.

• For more information on the Writing Centre, visit the website at www.uleth.ca/ics/writingcentre

FINDING THE LANGUAGE OF BELONGING

For more information on how you can make a difference in the lives of students, please visit: www.ulethbridge.ca/giving

Congratulations to the History Department and the International Centre for Students on achieving 100% participation in this year’s SOS campaign!

“There’s a misunderstanding that writing takes place alone. I don’t know very many practicing writers who don’t collaborate in some fashion.”

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BY TREVOR KENNEY

Derek Robinson (BA ’00, MEd ’03) always knew what he wanted to do –

he just needed someone to tell him it was OK.

The former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s hockey forward had an interest in psychology that he wanted to pursue but it wasn’t until a career counsel-or at the U of L affirmed it was a realistic path, that Robinson really believed he had the right stuff.

“Most of the guys I played with were in educa-tion or man-agement and pretty much told me I’d never get a job in psychology,” Robinson, now a mental train-ing consultant at the Canadian Sport Centre in Calgary who works primarily with Canada’s National Long Track Speed Skat-ing team, says.

So he continued on, study-ing psychology but never fully committing to a major until his third year.

“I always wanted to be a

psychologist and obviously loved sports but I was a hockey player, I swore in the dressing room, drank beer in the pub and never really thought I had the material to be a psychologist,” he says.

“I think back now to the sessions I had with the counselor and everything we talked about I actually ended up doing.” The events he refers to include

research projects, working with elite athletes and coaching at the highest level of sport. In February, Robinson will be in Vancouver as the long track speed skating team looks for a golden harvest at the 2010 Olym-pics.

A Victo-ria, B.C. native, Rob-inson found

the U of L to be a perfect fit when he came to campus in the fall of 1995. The size of the city suited him well and he was join-ing a hockey program fresh off its first national title. However, the University would prove to be much more than just a hockey stop.

“The U of L was a great fit,”

Robinson says. “Lethbridge is a great place to go to university and it was a really good experi-ence getting my BA there and playing for the Horns. Obviously I liked it enough to go back and complete my master’s degree.”

The research focus for his master’s thesis was on the prevalence of mental train-ing in hockey, specifically the Alberta Junior Hockey League, and whether the league’s coaches felt it would be beneficial. The

majority did but were lacking the resources to add a mental trainer to their staff.

“Over the course of my the-sis, I formed a great relationship with Dr. Kerry Bernes,” Robin-son says. “I really respect both he and Dr. Kris Magnusson, who was running the program at the time. Those two guys were pivot-al through my master’s and were really helpful for my career.”

He’s looking for a career high note in February, after

which he’ll try and curtail his travel schedule and devote more time to his family.

“I’ll be with the support staff at the Games,” Robinson says. “Working with the athletes on such a personal level, it’s very exciting to see them excel and I’ll be thrilled if they do well in Vancouver.”

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Sound advice allowed Robinson to seek path

Pronghorns women’s rugby head coach Neil Langevin puts his two-time defending national championship team through its paces on the new stadium field.

G E T T H E FAC T S

• Robinson and his wife Lisa (now an art teacher) both came to the U of L from Victoria and they have two children, a four-year old son and 18-month old daughter.

• Robinson has also worked in private practice with the Calgary Health Region.

• While at the U of L, Robin-son had a 20-goal season in 1998-99.

Former Pronghorns men’s hockey forward Derek Robinson will be in Vancouver in February as part of Canada’s Olympic effort. He’ll serve on the support staff of Canada’s National Long Track Speed Skating team.

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BY LINDSAY THEPSOUVANH

“Start Here . . . Go Any-where” is the theme of this year’s annual Career Fair and with over 80 organizations attending, that possibility certainly exists.

Scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness, the Career Fair is venturing away from the University Hall Atrium for the first time ever.

Students, graduates, staff and faculty of the University of Lethbridge, as well as members of the community, Lethbridge College and surrounding areas are all welcome to take part in the Career Fair, with admission free of charge.

“The Career Fair is an opportunity for students to explore careers and gain information that can help them make solid career decisions,” Pat Tanaka, director of Career and Employment Services says.

Aside from hosting Career Fair, Career and Employment Services (CES) offers job search-related help for students and graduates of the University.

With the state of the econo-my, one might think that employ-ers have stopped looking for new employees but that couldn’t be

further from the truth. Instead, they are looking towards succes-sion planning by continuing to hire new graduates.

“Employers are not at a stand-still by any means,” says Tanaka.

“We hope students attending the Career Fair will gather ideas, learn about options available to

them once they complete their degree, and begin establishing methods of pursuing these options.”

The theme, “Start Here . . . Go Anywhere” is intended to give students a positive and encour-aging outlook on their future careers.

“Students start their career journey at the University, explor-ing options and disciplines while gaining skills and being exposed to new ideas and concepts,” Tanaka says. “Through the Career Fair we also encourage them to start building relationships with people in their field of interest.

“We want students to know what with the right preparation and motivation they can ‘Go Any-where’ – whether it is around the world or just around the corner, the possibilities are endless!”

Of the 80 organizations scheduled to attend Career Fair, newcomers such as Canadian Hydro, Swap - the Adventure Travel Company, Lethbridge Community Network and Nerds On Site will be on hand. Also attending are some 20-year vet-erans of event, including: Alberta Employment and Immigration, ATB Financial and Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre.

For a complete list of partici-pants visit www.uleth.ca/ross/ces

UPCOMING LECTURES A GREAT START TO SEMESTER

Just a week into the Fall 2009 Semester and the Univer-sity of Lethbridge is offering two prominent and engag-ing speakers on consecutive evenings.

Ian Hacking and Stephen Lewis will be on campus mak-ing presentations the nights of Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 respec-tively.

Hacking comes to the U of L as part of the Owen G. Holmes Lecture Series. A professor in the department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Hacking will present, The Abolition of Man.

What will biotechnologies do to our sense of who we are?

“A Canadian philosopher of international stature, Hack-ing delves into the philosophy of physical and social science,” Academic Initiatives Manager, Paul Sparrow-Clarke, says. “His book, The Taming of Chance, has been called one of the best non-fiction books of the 20th century. We are privileged to welcome him to our campus for a public lecture.”

Hacking presents Wednes-day, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. in L1060. Admission is free.

The next night, Stephen Lewis will make his appearance as part of the Discovery Lecture Series. A professor in Global Health at McMaster University and former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, Lewis appeals to a broader audience and is expected to draw a large following from the general public.

“Lewis’s work has inspired many in our region to get in-volved in helping communities in Africa that have been devas-tated by the AIDS epidemic,” Sparrow-Clarke says. “This lec-ture will be video-conferenced to dozens of public libraries across southern Alberta, so it is a great opportunity for a wide audience to hear a great Cana-dian speak.”

Lewis will address the growing disparity in the standard of health between the developed and developing countries. He will take a hard look at the emergence and re-emergence of communi-cable diseases, the struggle for pharmaceuticals at low cost, the absence of health profession-als, the question of resources, and the overall efforts of impoverished societies to reach the admirable levels of health which characterize Canada and the United States.

The Lewis lecture, Global Health: Hope or Deterioration?, is Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre. A book signing will follow.

Career Fair a starting pointG E T T H E FAC T S

• Career Fair 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of Career and Employment Services organizing career events on campus.

• A showcase of artwork designed for previous career fairs will be on display.

• The Career Fair game “Sign Post-it” will debut. Designed to facilitate interaction between employers and attendees, the person who col-lects the most signposts has a chance to win a Nintendo Wii.

• CES is in need of volunteers for Career Fair 2009. E-mail ces.volunteers@uleth.ca or visit B610 if you are inter-ested.

The grand opening events will be held on September 25 and 26, 2009 at the stadium.

Friday, September 25th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – 11 a.m.High School Football – 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Gate admission fee

Saturday, September 26thMinor Football – 9 a.m.Pronghorn Women’s and Men’s Soccer – noon & 2:15 p.m. Pronghorn Women’s Rugby – 5 p.m. Minor Football – 8 p.m.Free admission

I look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Dr. Bill CadePresident and Vice-Chancellor, University of LethbridgeProfessor of Biological Sciences

As you are aware, the University of Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge have been building a community sports stadium located on the east side of University Drive. This facility will be operated by the University and includes a new track, sev-eral sports fields, seating for 2,000 spectators and a variety of support buildings at the south end of the U of L campus near McGill Blvd.

The project is near completion and we invite you to the grand opening of this facility. Government, City and University of-ficials, along with athletes, parents and user groups will be on hand to celebrate the opening of this new complex.

Collaborative efforts between the City and the University have achieved great success in the past, as can be seen by the con-struction of the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre and the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. This facility is another testament to what can be achieved through coopera-tion within our community.

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HEED THE H1N1 WARNINGS AND STAY HEALTHY

Influenza A H1N1 is no joke and it’s time to be vigilant about protecting yourself from this potentially deadly virus.

It has been several months since the world was alerted to the possible H1N1 pandemic and over time, many people have become desensitized to the seriousness of this illness. Constant media attention, coupled with the onset of summer and a natural decline in flu cases, has given people a false sense of security and many now shut off when they hear new warnings of what may become of this virus as fall approaches.

Now is not the time to let down your guard. Flu season is fast approaching and indications from the World Health Organization are that H1N1 will not only come back, but will reappear much stronger than it was previously.

It is important we here at the University of Lethbridge heed these warnings and do all we can to limit our exposure to the H1N1 virus and should we become ill, follow the proper procedures to treat the virus and limit

its spread.“It is easy to become complacent

over the summer months,” RN/Man-ager, University of Lethbridge Health Centre, Lori Weber, says. “There has been a lot of media attention and mul-tiple warnings about a possible H1N1 pandemic but because we haven’t really seen evidence of it here in southern Alberta, people tend to shrug it off. We can’t afford to have that attitude.”

As the fall semester begins, so does the onset of flu season and H1N1 is poised to make a comeback.

“We are a very tight community here and at any time, we can have up to 10,000 people on campus,” Weber says. “Those are perfect conditions for the spreading of germs so we have to do all we can to limit our risks.”

If you feel you are getting sick, please check the website (www.uleth.ca/ross/health_centre/h1n1) for information or call the Health Centre at 403-329-2484. It is very important for us to speak with you before your arrival.

“If you feel as though you are getting sick, please call us before you come down to the Health Centre,” Weber says. “It is very important we are prepared for your arrival so that we can limit your exposure to other people at the Health Centre.”

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FOLLOWING THESE BASICSTEPS CAN PROTECT YOUR HEALTH.1) Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If no tissue is available, try to sneeze into clothing or the crook of your elbow. 2) Throw tissues carefully in the trash. Avoid public spitting of mucous and respiratory secretions. 3) Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. If your hands are not obviously soiled, hand sanitizer is a good second choice to clean hands. 4) Try to avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth frequently. Your hands may have touched something recently and germs spread quickly in the moist tissues of the face. 5) Perform extra cleaning of common surfaces at home or at school. Having cleansing wipes or hand sanitizer on hand is a good idea. 6) Prepare to stay home for a week or so should you become ill.

7) If you are sick with a flu-like illness, stay at home for at least 48 hours after your fever has subsided (except if you are in need of medical care). Try to protect the people you live with by staying separate from them, wearing a mask or extra clean-ing. 8) For more information, see the following websites: www.albertahealthservices.ca; www.cdc.gov; www.fightflu.ca; www.publichealth.gc.ca

Energy in a Can: the Real Story on Energy DrinksBY DIANE BRITTON

Energy drinks claim to boost your energy and improve performance but they are different from sport drinks such as Gatorade or PowerAde, which have small amounts of carbohydrate and electrolytes.

Here’s a look at what energy drinks contain.

Caffeine. Energy drinks have caffeine listed as Guarana, yerba mate or caffeine. They usually have about 80 mg in a 250 ml can, double the amount found in pop and about half the amount found in coffee.

Taurine. Most energy drinks contain one gram of taurine, an amino acid that is easily obtained in the diet from meat and dairy products.

Although the claim is that taurine increases alertness, there is no research to support it. Herbs. Ginkgo biloba and ginseng are listed ingredients in many energy drinks. These can interfere with medications affecting blood clotting. There is no research to support that these herbs improve sports performance.

Sugar. These beverages contain about twice the amount of sugar

(carbohydrate) as a sport drink and so will interfere with performance. If drank just before or during exercise they may cause nausea, cramps and diarrhea. High doses of sugar may have a short term energy burst, but the body will quickly get the sugar out of the blood stream, causing a big drop in blood sugar about 70 to 80 minutes later. According to research this may slow reaction time both physically and mentally.

Health Canada regulates

energy drinks as supplements. It recommends not consuming more than 500 ml per day and cautions not to mix with alcohol. For anyone in vigorous exercise situations, sport drinks or water are the best choices during exercise. A 20-minute nap, regular meals and snacks throughout the day or a quick power walk are natural ways to boost your energy and alertness.

Diane Britton, On-campus Registered Dietitian

The University of Lethbridge Wellness Program, the Health Centre and the Faculty of Health Sciences are once again collaborating to provide a vascular screening program to staff and faculty at the U of L. The goal – reducing the risk of vascular disease.

Health Canada recognizes that access to health is essential to a healthy, productive population. In 2008, a special project was developed to perform Vascular Risk Assessments (VRA) on a selected group of employees at the University

of Lethbridge and it was very well received. Now, a follow-up program has been developed to re-visit people seen during the initial project and to allow for assessments of other employees.

The goal of the program is to support, educate and motivate U of L staff and faculty to choose to make important lifestyle changes that have the potential to improve their quality of life, both at home and at work.

The screening process involves the

collection of data such as blood pressure, weight, height, waist circumference and fasting lipid and glucose profile using a Cholestech machine. It is then compiled to help establish an individual’s risks. After that, it’s up to the employee.

Individuals will have the option to participate in one-on-one coaching and to attend information sessions to address their health concerns. The data information may also be given to the individual’s physician if requested.

It is a fairly simple procedure (the total time commitment could equal approximately four hours, with the initial screening just a 30-minute exercise) with a potentially huge benefit.

The screening period will begin in October and take place Thursday mornings (individuals are required to fast for the screening portion). All data gathered from the screening will be treated with extreme confidentiality.

Those interested in participating in

the vascular screening program are asked to complete a questionnaire to assist with prioritizing appointment scheduling. The Wellness office will attempt to schedule everyone interested in the program and although space is limited for the fall, plans are to make this an ongoing program with more opportunities available in February 2010.

Contact Suzanne McIntosh (suzanne.mcintosh@uleth.ca) for more information. The Wellness office is also available for presentations to individual campus departments.

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H E A LT H & wellnessWellness Program looks to reduce vascular disease

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FIRST-YEAR TEACHER EARNS PARR AWARD

Ricardo Avelar (BA/BEd ’08) may have made the move from student to teacher look easy, but he’s the first to admit his first year as a high school English teacher was an eye-opening experience.

“The transition was huge,” Avelar says. “Getting ready for my classes each day took much more time than I anticipated. When I was a student, I could decide to put things off at night if I was tired. As a teacher, I can’t do that. I have to walk into the classroom prepared, no matter what.”

Apparently he handled the new challenges better than most. Avelar was honoured with the

Edwin Parr Award for Zone 6 (southern Alberta area below Calgary), which recognizes exceptional new teachers who go above and beyond for their students. He credited the U of L’s Faculty of Education for get-ting him ready to take on the demands of full-time teaching.

“It’s a great program,” Ave-lar says. “I felt very ready, logisti-cally, when I graduated.”

Avelar, who teaches at Win-ston Churchill High School, says the greatest challenge facing new teachers is acquiring experience.

“I was ready for the techni-cal aspects – creating lesson plans, doing assessments – the Faculty of Education really prepares you for that,” Avelar says. “It was the social aspects of teaching that caught me off guard. Dealing with parents and friends, contending with the fact that students may not have had

anything to eat, or not slept the night before. You know you’ll encounter life issues, but dealing with them is much different than you think it will be.”

Avelar drew on his time in the U of L’s Education program to help guide him through. Having been educated in a small-class environment that valued one-on-one time between professors and students, Avelar had experienced the successes of establishing a supportive learn-ing environment. He quickly discovered he has a knack for connecting with students and devising creative solutions for classroom obstacles.

He is also quick to credit his Churchill students for helping with the transition.

“It was a very fun and posi-tive experience,” Avelar recalls. “My students were really sup-portive.”

BY STACY SEGUIN

It was 1969, a year of firsts; Bryan Adams got his ‘first real six-string’, Neil

Armstrong took humanity’s first steps on the moon and Don Chandler (BASc ’73), University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) president and partner at Meyers Norris Penny LLP, became the first person in his family to attend university.

“None of my family had ever gone to university. Most of them didn’t even finish high school so going to university was not an expectation, but I was quite academically inclined and it just seemed natural to proceed on to the University,” Chandler remembers.

Attending the two-year-old institution, Chandler’s campus experience was quite different from that of today’s students.

“When I started, U-hall did not exist and the campus was at the college site. We went from trailer to trailer for classes. I remember it was very small, only about 800 students and there were not a lot of places to do anything. We used the col-lege library and our basketball games were at the Civic Centre downtown.”

While some may have argued such a small institution could not possibly offer a good education, Chandler disagrees. Majoring in geography, he knew all his professors by name.

“They knew us so well that if we didn’t perform to their expectations we did not get a good mark. I had senior courses with only four students, so you could not pull the wool over the professors’ eyes,” laughs Chan-dler. “It challenged me to work hard and do better.”

An avid curler, Chandler got involved with the campus curl-

ing club and uncovered a passion for community involvement that would become a way of life.

“I was introduced to the sport in Grade 10 and began curling competitively right away. I became president of the Uni-versity curling club during my second year and found out that I had abilities to organize groups and events, follow through with them and make them success-ful,” Chandler explains. “I have done a lot of that since then.”

Indeed, he has. Chandler received his chartered accoun-tant designation in Edmonton in 1977. He and his wife Nadine then returned to Lethbridge

where he would begin his accounting career, and his reputation as a driving force in the community.

“When I moved back, I immediately got involved with the Lethbridge Curling Club executive. I have been the trea-surer for many years and was the president in 1985-86. I was involved in organizing the high school curling league in 2000 and still coach at the high school level. I also coached my children

in curling and Little League,” Chandler says. “Coaching is something I always enjoyed and it fit nicely into my other com-munity activities.”

Chandler’s community service, which involves many organizations, also includes the University. After two terms on University Senate, Chandler got involved with the ULAA in 2008 and was elected president of the organization in June 2009.

“There has been a lot of

growth in the ULAA in the last few years, and we have seen a lot of support from the University. I would like to see that continue,” Chandler says. “I would encour-age alumni to volunteer at activi-ties or participate in events such as the John Gill Memorial Golf tournament. Getting involved will not only increase the association’s visibility, it will help maintain the University’s role as a vital part of our com-munity.”

O U R alumni

G E T T H E FAC T S

• Commercial Men’s Slowpitch League treasurer for 10 years

• Coached the Alberta Junior Girls’ Curling Championship Team (2006)

• Treasurer on the executive for McMan Youth Family and Community Services Asso-ciation (ends this month) as well as board chair from 2003 to 2005

• Also involved with the Lethbridge Chamber of Com-merce and United Way

• Canadian Curling Associa-tion’s Volunteer of the Year for Alberta (2001)

• Inducted into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame (2009)

• ULAA Honour Society member (2005)

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Chandler brings history, experience to Alumni post

Ricardo Avelar excelled in his first year at Winston Churchill High School.

Don Chandler has worn many hats over the years but curling has always been a big part of his life.

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BY TREVOR KENNEY

The University of Lethbridge Library continues to be an

innovative campus leader, and it’s reflected in the new personalities they bring into the fold.

A year ago, new University Librarian Alison Nussbaumer was introduced, bringing a fresh approach to the highest post in the library’s admin-istration. This fall, two more new faces have been added to the mix in associate university librarians Brenda Mathenia and Wendy Merkley. And while their responsibilities may be unique to their positions, their philosophies are remarkably similar.

“One of my goals is to make sure our public service is at the top, that we’re putting our users first,” Mathenia says.

As the Associate University Librarian for Client Services and Facilities, Mathenia’s group is often the first contact for people using the library. As such, cus-tomer service is at the forefront of her efforts.

A Michigan native, Mathenia has a wide and varied background, having worked in primarily academic settings throughout her career. A cartog-raphy and geography undergrad, she earned her first master’s degree in urban geography. After

working in that field however, she soon found that the informa-tion aspects of her job, finding information, helping others find it and use it appropriately, led her back to library school.

“I’ve always been very in-quisitive and liked to know a lot about a lot of things,” Mathenia says, calling herself a jack-of-all-trades.

“Librarianship is the perfect discipline to go into because you can dabble in all manner of subject areas.”

She was given that latitude in her last job, at the University of Nevada-Reno. For four years she worked primarily in the sci-ences but also managed a branch library and dabbled in major collection development.

“I’ve had my fingers in a lot

of different things in the library and it’s served me really well and been very good experience,” she says.

“I like to help people navigate the world of information. It’s always been easy for me, so I like to share those skills and make it easier for other people.”

Merkley, a Manitoba native who worked previously in the Lethbridge public system, is all about simplifying the search for information. The difference is that her work is done behind the scenes as the Associate University Librarian for Information Sys-tems and Technical Services.

“There have been major changes in how technology is being used in the library world, and this is a really good time with two new AULs and a relatively

new University Librarian, we’re looking at how do we integrate some of these new things into what we’re doing,” Merkley says.

Her journey to librarianship was also non-direct. An English undergrad at the University of Manitoba, she worked in the faculty library while completing her degree.

“I would love to say it was a great passion and I always knew what I wanted to do, but it really came from that experience,” Merkley says. “I really enjoyed the atmosphere of a library and the people I worked with and it just seemed like a logical thing to do.”

From there she moved to Alberta and completed her master’s degree at the Univer-sity of Alberta before coming

to Lethbridge and entering the public library system. Positions in Lethbridge and then later in Calgary set up a three-year stint in the United Arab Emirates (2005-2008).

“I call it my running away period,” she laughs, noting that the pull of her daughter, a third-year kinesiology-psychology double major at the U of L, was a major influence in her return.

“It was tremendous. You learn an awful lot about your-self when you go in and have to adjust to being a stranger in a strange land.”

Her route to the U of L was delayed by a one-year stint implementing video conferenc-ing services for rural Alberta libraries but saw this role as too good to pass up.

“In the end, it’s about fa-cilitating that process of helping people find information,” she says. “We strive to find a happy medium between simplicity and still allowing people to do the kinds of research they need to do that sometimes requires a more elaborate search strategy.”

She’s enthused about the new technology being imple-mented and how it can reshape the way the library helps its clients.

“It’s really exciting and I’m really looking forward to it. That’s one of the reasons I’ve stayed in library so long, because it’s such a changing environ-ment.”

THOM MAKES MOST OF HIS RETURN TO U OF L CAMPUSBY TREVOR KENNEY

Some students can’t wait to get out into the workforce and apply the knowledge they’ve accrued while earning their university degree. Mark Thom (BASc ’06), on the other hand, had a taste of the working world and couldn’t wait to start learn-ing again.

Armed with a computer science degree, Thom was quick to apply his knowledge in the private sector, but soon discov-ered the work he was doing was simply unfulfilling.

“Even while I was finishing off my degree, I really started to enjoy problem solving a lot more than the concrete aspects of de-veloping software,” Thom says. “After graduating and working for a year in software develop-ment, I decided I didn’t like it so much and came back to do a degree in math.”

If there were any doubts as to whether he made the right move, they were quickly dis-

pelled when Thom applied for, and won, the prestigious CMS-NSERC Math in Moscow Schol-arship. The scholarship allows him to spend the fall semester in Moscow, Russia to study advanced courses in mathemat-ics as well as a Russian language course. With only three such scholarships awarded each year to an undergraduate student in a Canadian university, it’s obvi-ous Thom is one of the coun-try’s elite mathematicians.

The Lethbridge native and Winston Churchill High School graduate revels in the challenge of solving some of math’s great mysteries. He’s spent the sum-mer working with Dr. Nathan Ng in the Department of Math-ematics and Computer Sci-ence as they research analytic number theory.

“It’s essentially using the methods of calculus to answer questions about the integers,” Thom says. “A lot of the ques-tions we have concerning the integers have been around for several hundred years and we still have not really come close to answering them. It’s a very chal-lenging and interesting field.”

The work he’s been able to do with Ng has prepared him well for the rigors of his semester in Moscow; an experience he

expects will be very demanding.“The people who have

recently come to the department are more or less in my field, and have built up a very strong num-ber theory group in the prov-ince,” Thom says. “They’ve been offering courses that hadn’t really been offered previously, and developing a curriculum to

areas that weren’t covered unless you were involved in an inde-pendent study with a professor.”

Thom is the second U of L student to win the Math in Mos-cow scholarship after Kyle Ham-brook captured the award last year. He sees the opportunity as another step toward his ultimate goal, working in academia.

“This will be a really good opportunity to establish contacts in research,” Thom says. “These are people who are interested in the same sorts of work, and the same sorts of problems and who I may potentially want to work with in the future.”

New faces in University Library are all about service

Brenda Mathenia, left, and Wendy Merkley work to make the process of finding information as smooth as possible.

Mark Thom is off to Russia as the latest U of L winner of the prestigious Math in Moscow Scholarship.

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Pronghorn Athletics

Soccer

Sept. 12 | Manitoba vs. PronghornsWomen, 12 p.m. at Stadium

Sept. 13 | Regina vs. PronghornsWomen, 12 p.m. at Stadium

Sept. 26 | Alberta vs. PronghornsWomen, 12 p.m. and Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium

Sept. 27 | Saskatchewan vs. PronghornsWomen, 12 p.m. and Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium

Oct. 4 | Calgary vs. PronghornsWomen, 12 p.m. and Men, 2 p.m. at Stadium

Women’s Rugby

Sept. 26 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns5 p.m. at Stadium

LecturesSept. 14 | Dave HancockThe Alberta Minister of Education speaks about a vision for the future of education in Alberta4:45 p.m., AH100

Sept. 14 | Art Now: Kristi Malakoff12 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Sept. 16 | Art Now: Doug Scholes12 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Sept. 16 | Owen G. Holmes LecturesUniversity of Toronto’s Ian Hacking presents The Abolition of Man7 p.m., L1060

Sept. 17 | Discovery Lecture SeriesInternational envoy for humanitarian efforts, professor in Global Health and author of Race Against Time, Stephen Lewis, presents Global Health: Hope or Deterioration?7:30 p.m., University Theatre, Book signing to follow

Sept. 18 | Art Now: Allyson Mitchell12 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Sept. 21 | Art Now: Ian Pedigo12 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Sept. 21 | Architecture & Design Now: Barry Johns6 p.m., C610

Sept. 22 | Lunch and LearnKinesiology professor, Jon Doan, presents: Is work (or other activity) causing a pain in your back?12:05 p.m., TH241

Sept. 23 | Art Now: Brian Goeltzenleuchter12 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Sept. 28 | Art Now: Tim Zuck12 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Sept. 30 | Art Now: Judy Tuwaletstiwa12 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 2 | Global Justice WeekAlex Neve of Amnesty International presents: Economic Insecurity, National Insecurity: Don’t Lose Sight of Human Rights7 p.m., PE250

PerformancesSept. 22 | Music at Noon: Dale Ketcheson, classical guitar12:15 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Sept. 29 | Music at Noon: Joni Vonkeman, French horn; Nick Sullivan, trombone; Elinor Lawson, piano12:15 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

Oct. 1-3 | Lindsay Price Double BillA night of light-hearted comedy featuring two works (Anne-Arky and Body Body) by playwright Lindsay Price | Nightly, 8 p.m., Matinee, 2 p.m. Oct. 3, David Spinks Theatre

Oct. 3 | Tango~Waltz~TangoClassical explorations of two of the most sensual and elegant dances of all time8 p.m., University Recital Hall, W570

MiscellaneousSept. 10 | Latin American Film SeriesThe Year My Parents Went on Vacation7 p.m., Lethbridge Public Library

Sept. 11 | CAETL Graduate Student Orientation9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom B

Sept. 11 to Oct. 23 | Head ShotsArt Gallery exhibit featuring portraits by Canadian and international artists, drawn from the U of L’s extensive holdings

Helen Christou Gallery

Sept. 18 to Oct. 30 | Allyson Mitchell: Ladies SasquatchFreestanding, figurative, sculptural works by Toronto-based artist Allyson MitchellU of L Main Gallery

Sept. 19 | Artwalk Guided Tours10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of campus sculpture and architecture

Sept. 19 | Culture Vulture SaturdaySasquatch sightings and Foot Print Patters10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U of L Main Gallery

Sept. 28 to 30 | Anti-Bullying WeekPresented by the Education Undergraduate Society, addressing how to stop bullying in schools

Sept. 30 | Career FairCareer Resource Centre hosts its annual Career Fair with over 80 organizations attending10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness

Oct. 2 | 3rd Annual Chinook Symposium for Chemistry and BiochemistrySymposium and Chinook Poster Prize competitionRegistration closes Sept. 18

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AMNESTY INTERNATI0NAL’S NEVE HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL JUSTICE WEEKBY ABBY ALLEN

Battling for human rights has been a lifelong commitment for Amnesty International’s Alex Neve. The insight he’s gained from being on the front lines of that battle will form the basis of the lecture he’ll deliver to a University of Lethbridge audience during Global Justice Week, Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

Neve will cap the week with his lecture, Economic Insecurity, National Insecurity: Don’t Lose Sight of Human Rights. The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU), in collaboration with the Graduate Students’ Asso-ciation (GSA) and Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG), is hosting the three-day event. Neve’s talk is Friday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. in PE250.

“The purpose is to raise awareness of the fact that we live in an unjust world,” says Alex Massé, ULSU VP Academic and organizer of the event. “It’s so students living here, in the richest part of the world, don’t take their position for granted.”

Within the last year, eco-nomic uncertainty has been on the minds of many, from gov-ernments to average citizens. Neve, the Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada since 2000 and member of the organization since 1985, says that can’t take away our focus from human rights.

“The message I want to convey is that we live in inse-cure times,” Neve says. “We live in times of economic insecurity, especially in the last year.”

Because of this, human rights often get pushed to the back burner in times of eco-nomic distress. Amnesty Inter-national is trying to put human rights back into the forefront.

Neve, who holds a Bach-elor of Commerce Degree, a Bachelor of Laws Degree and a Master of Law Degree in International Human Rights Law, believes that security of any sort should be grounded in human rights.

Amnesty International has long advocated for fair trials to ensure justice, the proper han-dling of prisoners in Afghani-stan, as well as improvements to

Immigration Security Certifi-cates (a legal mechanism used by the Government of Canada to detain and deport non-citizens). According to Neve, there are currently five Security Certificate cases in Canada in which Amnesty International is involved in various ways.

On the economic front, Amnesty International launched the “Demand Dignity” cam-paign, which looks at human rights violations that lead to and deepen poverty. This is a worldwide campaign that was launched in May. Neve explains that we don’t often look at hu-man rights in terms of poverty.

Amnesty International also highlights the plight of Indige-nous people in Canada, particu-larly with regard to women’s is-sues and the role of the economy in deepening poverty.

While Neve’s presentation highlights Global Justice Week, a variety of other events will be taking place, including a talk by Joshua Key, author of The Deserter’s Tale: The Story of an Ordinary Soldier Who Walked Away From the War in Iraq.

SASQUATCH IS A LADY TOO

Strong, sexy and 10-foot tall describes the modern fe-male Sasquatch and the subject of artist Allyson Mitchellís installation, Ladies Sasquatch, at the U of L Main Art Gallery from Sept. 18 through Oct. 30.

Ladies Sasquatch challeng-es the popular perception of Big Footís solitary male persona, highlighting the softer side of the female Sasquatch using rich textiles, recycled fabrics, fake bear parts and fun fur.

The display features a commune of lady Sasquatches posed in their unique envi-ronments, exposing the lady Sasquatch for what she is and how she relates to her human

counterparts. These monu-mental beauties are part of a national tour, with additional sightings at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the Art Gallery of Peterborough.

Described as a maximalist artist, Mitchell explores feminist art theory through installation, film and sculpture. Her work has been showcased across Canada and the U.S., through-out Europe and East Asia. She recently completed her PhD in Women’s Studies at York Uni-versity (Toronto) where she also teaches cultural studies.

While visiting the U of L, Mitchell is a featured guest lecturer for the Women Scholars Speakers Series, Sept. 17 at 12:15 p.m. (location TBA) and Art Now, Sept. 18 at noon in the University Recital Hall.

Maxy by Allyson Mitchell, 2009 (photo: cat o’neil)

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The student-run TheatreX-tra season kicks off Oct. 1 to 3 with a Lindsey Price Double Bill, directed by fourth-year Drama/Education student, Mark Ogle.

An evening of light-hearted comedy, the Lindsey Price Double Bill features two one-act performances by playwright Lindsey Price: Anne-Arcky and Body Body.

“Anne-Arcky is about a high school drama club putting on the play Anne of Green Gables, but from a backstage perspective,” Ogle says.

The real drama begins to unfold behind the scenes in an amusing comedy of errors.

“The play is utterly hi-

larious,” he says. “I really enjoy comedies because I believe life is a comedy.”

The second play of the evening, Body Body, combines tongue-in-cheek with a dose of reality. This one-act play tells the tale of a girlís body image prob-lems from a ridiculous angle.

“Different actors will play different body parts,” Ogle reveals.

TheatreXtra is also undergo-ing an evolution this season.

“There is no budget for The-atreXtra productions,” says David Gabert, TheatreXtra Artistic Director. “It forces students to economize on their productions without a reliance

on money. This truly simulates a real-world environment for theatre.”

Without a budget, the focus is on the quality of the perfor-mance, rather than the scope of the production.

“Our season will push the boundaries of classical theatre,” he adds.

Bold, exciting and enter-taining, the TheatreXtra season continues to challenge students and move audiences.

Tickets are priced at $11 for regular admission and $7 student/senior at the U of L Box Office, Centre for the Arts Level 5 or by calling 403-329-2616.

Culture Vulture Saturdays at the U of L Art Gallery return for another art-inspired year.

This hands-on program gives art-lovers of all ages the opportunity to create personalized projects and connect with the exhibitions at the Gallery.

“Our first Culture Vulture program is set for Saturday, Sept. 19,” Jane Edmundson, the Gallery’s preparator and curatorial assistant, says. “We’ll

be preparing a sasquatch-themed activity in conjunction with our Ladies Sasquatch exhibition and the Allied Art Council’s city-wide Art Walk festival.”

She adds that everyone is invited to become a Culture Vulture, from young children to adults.

Culture Vulture Saturdays are scheduled one Saturday every month between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Projects

from past years have included printmaking, button making and collages. All materials are provided and admission to the gallery is always free.

BY AMANDA BERG

The heat in the University Recital Hall will go up several degrees with the Faculty Artist and Friends first concert of the season, Tango~Waltz~Tango, on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Sizzling melodies, hot rhythms and rich instrumentation will get audi-ence hearts pounding and toes tapping.

“There’s been a revival of these dances in popular culture recently,” Dr. Deanna Oye, Fac-ulty Artist and Friends Series coordinator and music faculty, says. “The spirit of these two

dances compliment each other nicely – both are elegant, but tell different stories. The waltz is amorous, while the tango is boldly passionate.”

“The etudes of Astor Piazzolla are performed by a jazz ensemble featuring tenor saxophonist, Dr. David Renter,” Oye adds.

The finale of Le Cumpar-sita, a tango of the 1900s, will also dazzle audiences. As well, a unique arrangement of the Liebeslieder Waltzes by Brahms for piano duo and vocal quartet is on the program.

This year’s Faculty Artist

and Friends Series highlights the talents and musicianship of U of L music faculty and their guests.

“There’s been a revival of these dances in popular culture recently.”

DR. DEANNA OYE

Dale Ketcheson inspires

audiences with his classical guitar pieces on Nov. 7.

On Jan. 30, 2010 a celebra-tion of great composers will present a program of music from masters Schumann and Chopin, on the occasion of their 200th birthdays.

The final concert in the series, An American in Paris, features the U of L Faculty Brass Quintet, consisting of Trudi Mason (trumpet), Keith Griffioen (trumpet), Dr. Thom-as Staples (horn), Gerald Rogers (trombone) and Nick Sullivan (bass trombone). The concert, on April 17, 2010, includes a

mélange of French-inspired music and American blues.

Season tickets for the series are available at a 25 per cent discount – simply put, buy three get one free. Individual tickets are $15 for regular admission and $10 student/senior. The sea-son ticket price is four perfor-mances for $45 regular and $30 student/senior.

Season tickets are available through Oct. 3 from the Box Office (404-329-2616).

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THEATREXTRA OPENS WITH LINDSEY PRICE DOUBLE BILL

SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLEWant to save money and enjoy excellent theatre

productions? Consider getting a season ticket for the University of Lethbridge Mainstage Theatre Season.

Season tickets are available at the U of L Box Office be-ginning Sept. 14 (12:30 to 4:30 p.m.) and save ticket holders 25 per cent off the individual ticket price.

This year’s Mainstage offerings are Hay Fever by Noel Coward (Oct. 20 to 24), Festen by David Eldridge (Nov. 24 to 28), Hair by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, music by Galt McDermot (Feb. 9 to 13, 2010), and Life is a Dream by Pedro Calderon de la Barca (Mar. 23 to 27, 2010).

Purchase your choice of seats for three shows, and en-joy the fourth show free by getting your season ticket now. Regular season tickets are $45 and student/senior season tickets are $30. Call the Box Office at 403-329-2616.

Sensuality kicks off Faculty Artist and Friends Series

CULTURE vulture

When combing through an archive as diverse and eclectic as the University of Lethbridge Art Collection, connections and patterns between multiple artworks often rise to the surface. Artists work-ing in various time periods, with a wide range of media and from distinct aesthetic backgrounds, are still regularly drawn to depicting similar subject matter. The theme of portraiture is one of these recurring ideas; our contemporary digital snapshots of friends and family are akin to the alle-gorical figures in Renaissance paintings, or Caesar’s profile on an ancient Roman coin. Artistic renderings of people evoke feelings of familiarity in the most basic human-

to-human activity: eye contact and facial recognition. Whether the person depicted is well known or a stranger, the viewer is drawn in by the comfortable symmetry of eyes, nose and mouth and can feel a kinship with the subject without knowing them in the flesh.

A selection of portraits from the Univer-sity of Lethbridge Art Collection will be featured in the exhibition Head Shots, on display in the Helen Christou Gallery from Sept. 11 to Oct. 23, 2009.

Jane Edmundson, University of Lethbridge Art Gallery

L A S T I N Gimages

RIGHT

John Will, Untitled(Brother, She’s Crazy),

1989From the University of Lethbridge Art

Collection; Gift of the artist, 1991.

BELOW

Rick Rivet,Dumont, 1994

From the University of Lethbridge Art Collection; Gift of the artist, 2003.

“Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of

the sitter. The sitter is merely the accident, the occasion. It is not he who is

revealed by the painter; it is rather the painter who, on the coloured canvas,

reveals himself.”- Oscar Wilde