NOVEMBER 2006 I VOLUMES I ISSUE 3

THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE

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CENTRE NEW NAME BY SHELAGH MCMULLAN

F hat does '^Regional Health and Wellness Centre" say to you? Feedback from the Lethbridge and campus communities has consistently noted that '^Regional Health and WeUness Centre" has a medical connotation that belies the actual usage ofthe facility. In lightof these concerns* the University has renamed the building as the Centre for Sport and WeUness. Executive Director* Sport and Recreation Services* Sandy Slavin says the new name is a better fit for a facility that wiU

General management major Amanda Velcic has been awarded a 2006 Futures Fund Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership. • • The new name is a more accurate reflection ofthe multi-purpose nature of thefacility.JJ LEADING BY EXAMPLE -Sandy Slavin BY SHELAGH MCMULLAN *1 have a really unique West At the end of the day* you In April* she plans to leadership style* and to have evolve* grow and become a dif­ finish her bachelor ofmanage­ manda Velcic's efforts meet the community's sport and thatvahdatedby an external ferent person*" says Velcic. ment degree by participating to hone her leadership body means so much*" says Canada's Outstanding in the Faculty of Management recreation needs and facilitate skills have led to health-promoting research. A Velcic "The money and the CEO ofthe Year program Malaysia Work/Study Abroad national recognition for the trip to Toronto are just bo­ selects 10 schools to receive program. "The new name is a more U ofL management student nuses." the scholarships "I have a calendar that accurate reflection ofthe multi­ Velcic is one of 10 Canadian Velcic every summer. shows me all ofthe events and purpose nature ofthe facility*" university business students to is currently Scholarship conferences I want logo to* • I I believe it's says Slavin. receive a 2006 Futures Fund putting her recipients are and everything fits. I love the important to Scholarship for Outstanding leadership skiUs chosen by the continuous momentum*" says Vi ce - Pr esi dent* Ad va n cemen t* empower people Leadership valued at$5*000. to use as the dean's office at Velcic Chris Horbachewski says that I try to motivate Canada's Outstanding president of the their universities. Velcic hopes the force of 'TIealth and Wellness Centre" through my own CEO ofthe Year program Management Irene Wong thatmomentumwiU carry her was a working title that simply actions and by awards Futures Fund Scholar­ Students' Soci­ and Jennifer into law school stopped working. sticking to my ships annually to recognize ety and vice- Sleeves were "I'm currently applying to word. "The Centre is the only facility students for leadership in president of the the other UofL universities in Ontario. I have of its kind in southern Alberta. academic and extracurricular UofL Debate finahsts for the a basicunderstanding ofthe - Amanda Velcic Although the official name has pursuits. Society. scholarship. functional areas of business* yet to be approved by the Board In November* Velcic and "A lot of Winning the and now I'd hke to gain a dif­ of Governors* it's important the other nine recipients will my leadership scholarship is a ferent perspective*" says Velcic to start branding the facility attend an awards gala in To­ experience has been volunteer highlight of Velcic's final year For more information with a name that captures its ronto where they wiU have the work* and I have participated of studies* which she describes on the Futures Fund Scholar­ significance to the area*" says opportunity to meet some of in numerous business confer­ as a "happyblur." ships* go to www.ceoaward- Horbachewski. the country'sbusiness elite. ences and events like JDC canada.org/futures/. LEGEND - NOVEMBER 2006 MAKING A BILL Difference This column provides an opportunity for members of the University community to get to know each other better. If you have suggestions for this feature, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The community-minded research conducted at the U of L and the research opportunities available to our undergraduate students are two of the key reasons why I believe the University of Lethbridge offers Canada's premier learning experience A recent Research Infosource Ine ranking of the top 50 research universities in Canada affirms the strength cf the U of L's research program The University ranked third in the undergraduate category along with Lakehead University and the Royal Military College of Canada, which placed first and second, respectively The U of L placed fifth in the research income growth category with a reported $12 million in research funding in 2005/ 2006 Thank you to the faculty and student researchers and Office of Research Services staff whose efforts have established the U of L as a nationally recognized research university

The Pronghorn Women's Rugby Team deserves a great deal of recognition for winning their first Canada West championship on Oct James McDowell (BFA '89) is the head shop carpenter for the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. He 22 Their win ended the University of Alberta Pandas' seven-year hold ensures that each set, including the Mad Boy Chronicle set in the background, can be built within the shop on the championship The U of Ls Ashley Patzer, Cayley Gunn and time alloted for each show. Amanda Richardson were named Canada West Rugby All-Stars, and Ashley was recognized as the Canada West Player of the Year Best of BY DAVID HIGNELL working in the shop at any given that occupy his time. He is luck tothe Horns as they move on tothe Canadian Interuniversity Sport time as part of various drama very involved with the techni­ Championships atthe University of Western Ontario from Nov 3 to 5 ames McDowell joined courses. cal facilities and operations of the technical team at the Working from scale draw­ the South Country Fair in Fort TheU of Ls most recent graduates and everyone who contributed tothe J University ofLethbridge ings and a scale model ofthe set* Macleod. Oct 14 Convocation in the Centre for Sport and Wellness are also to be University Theatre immediately James is responsible for decid­ He conducts workshops congratulated Approximately 1,330 people were on hand to celebrate after his graduation from ing how each set piece will be in technical theatre for local the achievements of 379 graduates at the inaugural Convocation university in 1989. constructed and what the cost community theatre groups ceremony in the new facility Originally hired as a of materials will be. in smaller communities in stage carpenter by the theatre James ensures that each southern Alberta and British Many individual members of the University community have also manager's office* James has seen set can be built within the shop Columbia. enjoyed recent successes U of L management student Amanda Velcic both this job and his "home" at time allotted for each show. James was also very in­ IS one of 10 Canadian university business students to receive a 2006 the University change over the It's also up to James to volved in the birth and growth Futures Fund Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership from Canada's years. The theatre staff are now order the supplies he needs for of the Lethbridge Children's Outstanding CEO ofthe Year program The other U of L finalists for the part ofthe Department of The­ each set piece and oversee every­ Festival The Children's Festival award were Jennifer Steeves and Irene Wong Jennifer Franks [BA '02) atre and Dramatic Arts instead one working in the shop as the was started in 1992* and James hasbeen awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of the theatre manager's office. setis being built continued to work on the festi­ of Canada (SSHRC) Canada Graduate Scholarship [Master's) for A versatile craftsman* over There is* however* an added val until this past year. $17,500 Alison Gray [BMgt'S3) hasbeen appointed as the new director the past 16 years he has filled the wrinkle. As often as not* the James and his partner* Shei­ of the Calgary campus Alison is an alumnus who has taught at the role of electrician* head stage students he works with are in a la Rogers* live in the city and Calgary campus and most recently served as the executive director of carpenter and stage manager as carpentry shop for the first time enjoy camping with their two the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs association Congratulations to all well as being both the set and in their lives. children* Jessamy and David. lighting designer for various James* along with Scene James is also an avid climber I wish you all the best in the month ahead university productions. Shop Assistant Arlene Cur- who loves to spend time in the James is currently serving ran* must ensure that everyone mountains. as the department's head shop knows how to use all ofthe tools All in all* James is an asset carpenter. In this capacity* he is - hand or electric* big and small to the University and to the THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDQE responsible for overseeing the - in a safe and efficient manner. community ofLethbridge. daily operations ofthe Scene When notat the University* Shop* the Scene Shop staff and James has a number of interests between two and 10 students

The University ofLethbridge Legend is published monthly during the academic year by the communications unit within the Office of University Advancement Submissions* com­ NOROVIRUS IN THE NEWS ments and story ideas are welcome. The Legend reserves the right to refuse any submitted advertisement The Legend can BY ROSI Z. GREGORY by a virus. It is considered very lenges* but don't panic. Good be found onhne atwww.uleth.ca/legend. contagious* especially in group hygiene* such as strict hand orwalk virus* also situations. The virus is spread washing after using the bath­ Editor: Shelagh McMullan known as Norovirus* by contact with infected people room and correct handhng of Designer: Stephenie Chester N hasbeen capturing and from food and water that cold foods* can help reduce the headlines at campuses across hasbeen contaminated by the spread ofthe virus. Contact Shelagh McMullan Canada. Cases have recently virus. For more information on (for ad rates shelagh.mcmullan@ uleth. ca or been identified at the University An individual with a Noro­ the Norovirus* contact your or other info) 403-329-2710 of Alberta* Mount Alhson virus infection usually presents doctor or local community University and St Francis with vomiting* watery non- health office. Xavier University. bloody diarrhea with abdominal The facts in this article were Contributors: Bob Cooney Judy Vogt Rita Morysky* regional cramps and nausea. Headaches* informed by the web sites ofthe Katherine Wasiak Eoin Colquhoun infection control practitioner* low grade fever* chills and tired­ U.S. Centres for Disease Control Alesha Farfus-Shukahak Bernie Wirzba ChinookHealth (CH)* confirms ness may also present Dehydra­ and Prevention* the Public Rosi Z. Gregory David Hignell that there have been diagnosed tion is a major concern. Health Agency of Canada and Jennifer Schmidt-Rempel Robin Willey cases of the Norovirus in the Infected people typically the CH as well as a discussion community. There have been feel ill for one to two days* but with CH Infection Control some facility outbreaks* which symptoms can last up to a week. NEXT LEGEND are currently being resolved. There is no specific treatment Norovirus is an infection Noroviruses are relatively DECEMBER 2006 ofthe intestine thatis caused resistant to environmental chal­ LEGEND - NOVEMBER 2006 HAVE LAB COAT, NEWS WILL TRAVEL & NOTES

ALBERTA PLAYWRIGHTS' NETWORK HONOURS THEATRE PRACTITIONERS The Alberta Playwrights' Network (APN) is pleased to announce the gala book launch of Theatre 100 Celebrating 100 Theatre Practitioners Over 100 Years The book pays tribute to 100 Albertans, past and present, who have made a significant contribution to theatre in the province Shelley Scott [Theatre and Dramatic Arts) was one of the lurors who worked on the book Several people honoured have a U of L connection, including current fine arts faculty Brian Parkinson, Ron Chambers [BASc '85) and Dean Dr Ches Skinner, former dramatic arts instructors Neil Boyden [BASc '73, BEd '85, MEd '94) and Douglas Curtis, professor emeritus George Mann [Sociology), and late honorary degree recipient Joan Waterfield [DFA '02) The book also recognizes the late Elodia Christensen, who was active in drama in Stirling, the late Murray Robison, who began his theatre involvement in Coaldale before moving to Lethbridge, and the late Ernest Sterndale Bennett for whom the Sterndale Bennett Theatre is named The Theatre 100 Gala will take place on Nov 4 at 730 p m at Dr. Adriana Predoi-Cross's (Physics) and physics majors Kyle Hambrook and Chad Povey recommend the Glenbow Museum in Calgary the German Academic Exchange Service's Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program. Last summer, Hambrook and Povey left Predoi-Cross's lab to participate in RISE SEYED-MAHMOUD PARTICIPATES IN internships at Justus-Liebig University's Institute of Physical Chemistry in Giessen, Germany. CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY STUDY Dr Behnam Seyed-Mahmoud [Physics) is part of a team of researchers that has been funded by the Canadian Space Agency BY SHELAGH MCMULLAN ghmpse at the high-resolution e-mail Predoi-Cross at adriana. [CSA) to conduct a "concept" studyfor high-resolution measurements infrared spectrometer used to pr ed oicro ss @ u le th. ca. of the Martian magnetic field by a nanosatellite His collaborators r. Adriana Predoi- gather the data they had been *1 would recommend RISE on the High-Resolution Magnetic Observations of Mars Enabled Cross's (Physics) past is analysing. to other students for the learn­ by Nanosatellite Technology [MOMENT) project are from McGill D coming back to help her "The U ofL spectroscopy ing experience* the opportunity University, York University and the universities of Calgary and students. lab is still being set up* so we to travel* the collaboration Toronto "Now that the concept study project has been approved, we A three-month German cannot yet perform experi­ and the sharing of ideas*" says will prepare a more in-depth study The CSA will then decide whether Academic Exchange Service ments in our own lab. Itwas a Hambrook. to fund the mam project, which is the building and launching of the visiting researcher scholarship huge advantage to learn about Predoi-Cross continues to nanosatellite," says Seyed-Mahmoud tookPredoi-Cross to Justus- the experimental side ofthe analyse the spectra that Povey Liebig University's (JLU) research*" says Hambrook and Hambrook recorded at JLU* FRANKS AWARDED SSHRC SCHOLARSHIP Institute of Physical Chemistry Povey says that using JLU's and she expects two research Jennifer Franks [BA '02) has been awarded a Social Sciences and in Giessen* Germany* for three equipment "filled in the blanks" papers on this study to be ready Humanities Research Council of Canada [SSHRC) Canada Graduate months in 1996. Ten years later* in his understanding ofthe for publication by next March. Scholarship [Master's) valued at $17500 for one year Franks is the molecular spectroscopist's research process. *1 now have The project* which was pursuing a master of arts degree in sociology with Dr Muriel Mellow links to JLU led two of her a much greater appreciation of supported by Predoi- Cross's [Sociology) and Dr William Ramp [Sociology) as her supervisor and research assistants there. how the data we use is sampled University ofLethbridge Re­ co-supervisor, respectively Franks' thesis title is Scripting Service Predoi- Cross was a PhD and where the information on search Fund and NSERC grants Sector Employees The Management and Self-Control of Frontline student when she went to JLU. our computer screens actually and Hambrook's NSERC Un­ Worker Identity in Retail Servicescapes "My research stems from my "The exchange allowed me to comes from*" he says. dergraduate Student Research own experiences working in retail," says Franks build long-la sting working Predoi- Cross beheves that Award* has direct imphcations relationships. I'm currently these types of exchanges can for the atmospheric remote IRSHAD MANJI SPEAKS ON NOV. 16 collaborating with Dr. Georg inspire student researchers sensing of oxygen. Irshad Man|i, a Muslim-Canadian author, journalist and activist, '• Mellau* a senior scientist in the and* in the process* enhance "This collaboration deliver a talk entitled the Power of Asking Ouestions Out Loud from institute's molecular spectros­ their academic experiences. provided the expertise in the 7 to 9 p m on Nov 16, 2006, at the Gait Museum and Archives, 5th copy group* who was a PhD Her time at JLU exposed her to physical sciences* engineering Avenues and Scenic Drive, Lethbridge The free tickets areavailable student while I was there*" she equipment that wasn't available and atmospheric sciences that on campus at the University Theatre Box Office and off campus at says. in Canada and led to several was needed to understand and the Gait Museum The ticket supply is limited The talk is sponsored The German collabora­ future pubhcations. resolve discrepancies between by the U of L Diversity Advantage initiative. Women Scholars Group tors were so impressed by two "Collaborations hke this laboratory measurements and Speaker Series, Discovery Lecture Series and Lethbridge Herald former undergraduate research are mutually beneficial be­ retrieval results of oxygen from Lecture Series Her books will been sale atthe University Bookstore in assistants (Eric Johnson and cause we have complementary atmospheric remote- sensing advance cf the lecture and at the event She will also be signing books DarrelHemsing) in Predoi- experience. Access to both the measurements*" saysPredoi- following her talk Cross's U ofL laboratory that experimental and analytical Cross. they offered to host one or two aspects of research provides UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE STAFF students through the German the big picture and increases LAUNCH BOOKS AND TRIM TREES Academic Exchange Service's researchers' satisfaction*" says November is a busy month at the University Bookstore There are Research Internships in Sci­ Predoi-Cross. numerous activities planned that profile local authors and local ence and Engineering (RISE) The German research­ The Research Internships in charitable activities, including program. ers working with Povey and Science and Engineering (RISE) Physics majors Kyle Ham­ Hambrook were generous with program provides Canadian and Nov 8 at noon A bag lunch and launch event for Yale Belanger's brook and Chad Povey success­ their scientific knowledge and American undergraduate students [Native American Studies) Gambling With the Future The Evolution fully applied for RISE intern­ hospitality. The U ofL students in science and engineering with of Aboriginal Gambling in Canada Bring your own lunch, and coffee ships to work on a collaborative were toured through JLU labo­ summer internship opportunities will be provided research project between ratories in a range of disciphnes with German PhD students A Predoi-Cross and her counter­ aswell as local tourist attrac­ monthly scholarship is provided Nov 15 at 630 pm The annual Lethbridge Regional Hospital parts at JLU. The study focused tions. tothe interns who are in turn Foundation's Christmas Tree Festival gala auction and reception on the spectroscopic properties "We also attended a three- responsible for their travel, housing takes place in the mam atrium of the Lethbridge Regional Hospital of oxygen. day RISE conference in Heidel­ and cost of living expenses Asm pastyears, theU ofL Bookstore tree-decorated with morethan This spring* Hambrook berg with science and engineer­ $1,000 worth of books- will be one of the top attractions Last year's and Povey spent two months ing interns from universities Students aren't required to work for tree sold for more than $4,000, andBookstorestaff and volunteers are at the UofL studying oxygen across North America. It was a U of L faculty member in order working to make the 2006 tree even better spectra recorded at JLU before really interesting to interact to participate The application travelling to Germany for the with people from all the differ­ deadline for 2007 internships is Nov 22 at 11 am A bag lunch and launch event celebrating local two-month internship in July ent backgrounds*" says Povey. Feb 1, 2007 For more information, nurse authors Kathy Knowles and Linda Bridge and their second and August Their first trip to Students interested in please goto book. Hopelessly Human Nurse A Marriage of the Art and Science Europe also provided their first learning more aboutRISE can www daad de/rise/en/1 html Within Coffee will be provided LEGEND - NOVEMBER 2006

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BY ROBIN WILLEY, FACULTY OF in the crime rate in the early ARTS AND SCIENCE STUDENT '90s. Their research into the WRITER pastmay offer future benefits. *T)iscovering the cause of ofL psychology the drop in crime could lead to professor Dr. Martin new crime prevention solu­ H' \ Lalumiere has no n 1 U tions*" says Lalumiere. problem finding students to Lalumiere is also research­ assist him with his research. ing sexual aggression in men. Graduate students Sandeep Mishra (left) and Kelly Suschinsky (right) and their supervisor, Dr. Martin "When one's research He is attempting to measure Lalumiere (centre), are all recipients of 2006 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and classes focus on crime* men's sexual arousal to certain (SSHRC) awards. Mishra received a Canada Graduate Scholarship (Master's), Suschinsky was awarded a sexual behaviour and deviance* Doctoral Fellowship and Lalumiere received a Standard Research Grant. cues through interviews and the topicis generally enough encouragement to get students phiha) are almost always men*" human behaviour and scientific be found at local rivers to work with you*" explains explains Lalumiere. methods. studying the behaviour of fish. Lalumiere. • • When ones This fall Lalumiere is "1 spend most of my time "Fly fishing is an all-con­ He hopes the six indepen­ research and teaching two classes: a 3000- talking about applying critical suming activity and completely dent study* apphed study and classes focus on level course on the psychology thinking or applying a method different from what I do at graduate students currently crime, sexual of crime and a 4000-level class of analysis that involves critical work. It's the one activity I do working with him will become behaviour and on violence between males and thinking to the study of human in which I do not think of any­ confident in a laboratory set­ deviance, the topic females. behaviour*" saysLalumi^re. thing else*" he says. ting. is generally enough While his classes are based Away from the lab and the "Many students are scared encouragement on crime* Lalumiere also classroom* Lalumiere can often of research. When they work in to get students to examines larger issues about the lab* they hopefully realize work with you. 1J that research in psychology is fun*" he says. - Dr. Martin Lalumiere Lalumiere says the students have allowed him to become a far more productive researcher. Alberta Ingenuity "Mostof the students have assessments of men's psycho­ made a real contribution to my physiological responses. Under­ lab by managing other students* standing male sexual aggres­ Info Sessions constructing questionnaires sion may help answer why it is and taking on a wide variety of almost always men who commit other tasks*" he says. sexually aggressive acts. University of Lethbridge Lalumiere and master's stu- 'T'araphiliacswith deviant November 21, 2006 dentSandeep Mishra are con­ sexual preferences (hke pedo- ducting research about the drop Anderson Hall AH175 4:00-5:30 PM

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Bobby Carcasses

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ne of Cuba's most revered jazz musicians* ' Bobby Carcasses* joins the U ofL Jazz Ensemble on stage at the Travelodge Hotel and Convention Centre on Nov. 25at8p.m The fabulous period costumes audiences will see in Moliere start with Designer Lily Visser's (Theatre and Dramatic Arts) imagination. "Bobby is an amazing per­ former*" says Jazz Ensemble Conductor Ed Wasiak "It is a real privilege for our students MOLIERE actors develop the multiple to have the opportunity to layers of their characters at the learn from and perform with OFFERS FOCUS ON THE same time. this Cuban national treasure." "We have worked hard COMEDY, to have the actors explore the Tickets are $13 regular and $9 depths oftheir characters* stu dent/senior. TRAGEDY AND and I'm pleased to say that the A dynamic performer* record­ SPECTACLE students have been up to the ing artist and entertainer* Car­ challenge*" she says. Learning how to act as casses is versatile as a vocalist BY KATHERINE WASIAK ARTS extraordinaire* percussionist* *1 love the theatricality between Moh^re and Racine 17th century French men and flugelhorn player* pianist* vi­ oli^re wrote comedy. of this play*" says Director as they struggle to please women has forced the actors to sual artist* actor and dancer. Racine wrote GailHanrahan. "This is *big' their audiences and their try something totally different He has played and recorded Mtragedy . Each viewed theatre with lots of action* king against a backdrop of Both men and women needed with jazz luminaries* includ­ the world from a different energy and characters* and the backstage intrigue* political to know how to walk in heels. ing Chucho Valdes* Changui- perspective* and together they complexity of a play within the schemes and farcical comedy. "We had a period move­ to* Cesar Lopez* Tito Puente are considered the greatest play." 'It's two great artists in ment coach work with us to and Bud Powell. figures of French theatre. Hanrahan has staged the conflict*" says Hanrahan. teach the actors how to move production so that all ofthe "Moh^re threw himself into in period costumes and use Carcasses graced the stages According to Sabina actors are always on stage; this hfe and lived it to the full­ a fan*" says Hanrahan. *T)id ofthe famous Havana Hotel Berman's play* Moliere* they adds to the energy and forces est He saw the glass of life as you know there was a whole Riviera and Tropicana Club were rivals whose lives were audiences to choose what they half full Racine* on the other language of meaning in how a at the height of their popular­ even more intriguing than will watch. hand* saw everything in his woman held her fan?" ity* founded Teatro Musical their plays. "The layers of activity on hfe in tragic terms* even when Moliere is a humorous de la Habana and started the Moliere comes to the stage give it a three-ring circus it really wasn't that bad. The play that contains mature con­ Havana Jazz Festival* which U ofL Theatre froniNov. 21 feel*" saysHanrahan. *1 think play is really about how you tent and partial nudity. has attracted such jazz greats through 25 at 8 p.m. Set in that aspect of spectacle is choose to live your life." Tickets are $15 regular as Charlie Hayden* Dizzie Gil­ the glittering world of 17th something theatre can do that Hanrahan has found this and $9 student/senior. lespie* Richie Cole* Steve Cole­ century France* the play has a television and film just can't" play challenging and reward­ man and Roy Hargrove. cast of 19 and promises to fill the theatre with spectacle. The play offers an excit­ ing to direct She shaped the Carcasses makes it his man­ ing view of the relationship layers of action and helped date to mentor young musi­ cians and is an icon in Havana. 'TIaving watched him work Tickets for all events are available at the Box Office from 12 30 to 3 30 p m weekdays Call 329-2616 and perform with young mu­ sicians* his endless energy* patience and spiritual equilib­ THE MUSIC OF of the Glenn Gould School in Schumann and Clara first declare SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS rium are amazing to see*" says SCHUMANN Toronto The U of L faculty their commitment to each other, to The U of L Singers, conducted Wasiak A Poet's Love brings together performers include Janssen, 1851 when his mental health was by Dr George Evelyn [Music), musicfaculty, students and special Evelyn, Oye and Peter Visentin noticeablyfailing Ticketsare$15 with special guests the Leth­ While in Lethbridge* Carcas­ guests to revel inthe glorious regular and $10 student/senior bndge Collegiate Institute ses will conduct workshops On this, the 150th anniversary year music of Robert Schumann on Singers, conducted by Karen and master classes for U ofL of Schumann's death, the concert Nov 17 at 8pm in the Recital 20TH CENTURY MOSAIC: Hudson, perform the Sounds cf students. commemorates his life and music Hall The performers sharing with repertoire spanning a large CHAMBER PERCUSSION Christmas on Dec 2at8pm at the stage are Dr Deanna Oye On Nov 24 at 8pm inthe Southminster United Church [1011 Carcasses' visit to Lethbridge portion of his career on piano with Dr Tiffany Blake Recital Hall, Adam Mason [Music) 4 Ave S) ispart of an initiative by [soprano), Andrea Gordon The concert has two mam threads conducts a compelling and Canada Cuba Sports and [soprano), Dr George Evelyn -the piano and love The piano is exciting collection of modern and MESSIAH COMING Cultural Festivals. This is the [bass-ban tone), Peter Visentin the common thread in all pieces, classic percussion repertoire, The 130 voices of Vox Musica first time the organization has [violin), David Visentin [violin) and which range from solo piano to a including works by Gauger, Ford combine with the Ld:hbridge sponsored visits to Canada Dr Tido Janssen [cello) duo [piano with viola and piano and Faini The U of L Steel Band Symphony Orchestra, both by Cuban professionals. The with voice) to a quartet with piano and African Drumming Ensemble conducted by Glenn Klassen, in firstguestwas choral director Blake is on faculty at the University and strings The other thread is end the evening with a bang, a glorious production of Handel's Ahna Orraca* whose visit to of Missouri-Columbia Gordonisa Schumann's love - both for his performing music from Brazil and Messiah on Dec 4 at 8 p m in Lethbridge in October was a third-year vocal student in Evelyn's wife, Clara, and poetry Cuba adapted for steel drums Southminster United Church For huge success. studiowho angs with the U cf L tickets, call the Ticket Centre4C6- Singers and Opera Wakshcp The works on the program date 329-7328 David Visentin is interim dean from 1837 around the time LEGEND - NOVEMBER 2006

GLOBAL . LIBRARIAN Connection LENDS HER EXPERTISE BY SHELAGH MCMULLAN INTERNATIONAL t's not a conventional EDUCATION WEEK RUNS interlibrary loan* but I librarian Dr. Judith FROM NOV. 13 TO 17 Droessler lent her expertise to the Addictions Research BY SHELAGH MCMULLAN Centre (ARC) in Montague* PEI* during a one-month he University of Lethbridge's commitment to international secondment there in June. , education is exemplified by its diverse student body. There The U ofL addictions are more than 700 international students from approximately subject librarian was a visit­ 58 countries enrolled at the U ofL in the Fall 2006 Semester. ing expert at the ARC* where Between Nov. 13 and 17* people in morethan 85 countries will approximately 20 researchers be celebrating International Education Week participate in research and program development related International Centre for Students (ICS) Manager Glen Allen* to substance abuse and correc­ describes the week as an opportunity for educational institu­ tions for Correctional Service tions to recognize and celebrate international education. 'It's Canada (CSC). U of L addictions subject librarian Dr. Judith Droessler served as a vis­ a chance to showcase the contributions that international edu­ "Addictions pose a major iting expert atthe Addictions Research Centre (ARC) in Montague, PEI. cation makes in preparing Canadians to be global citizens*" challenge for CSC in light of says Allen. the fact that substance abuse is encing- CSC Research Branch as Droessler's current collab­ identified as a contributing fac­ employees in Ottawa* ON. orative research project* her tor to the criminal behaviour of Droessler also consulted with work elevated the profile ofthe 70 per cent of offenders admit­ ii It's a chance to showcase the researchers on their individual University ofLethbridge within ted to federal institutions*" says projects. the CSC. contributions that international education Droessler. "Addictions is a highly in­ In return* Droessler makes in preparing Canadians Her tightly booked sched­ terdisciplinary subject area with came away with an enhanced to be global citizens, yy ule at the ARC included an as­ a great deal of literature thatis understanding of the issues of sessment of its resource centre* made public outside commer­ addiction in the correctional -Glen Allen workshops and individual cial pubhcation channels* such context as well as government consultations* and a collab­ as government reports. It takes and pubhc policy. orative research project with some fairly specialized knowl­ "The more I know about former U ofL health sciences The ICS and the Faculty of Management are using the week edge to do a thorough literature the subject area* the better I can faculty member Dr. Virginia as a chance to promote U ofL exchange and study-abroad op­ search*" says Droessler. support the information needs McGowan. (McGowan is now portunities. On Nov. 16* a variety of information booths will The research project that of Uof L students and faculty. the director of special popula­ be set up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atrium. Droessler and McGowan I also became aware of quite tions research for CSC.) began in June will require that a few publications that I have In conjunction with the information session* the Taste ofthe Droessler's comprehensive specialized knowledge. They since added to our collection*" World event will be running in the Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to assessment ofthe ARC resource expect to search upwards of 40 she says. 1 p.m. on the same day. People hungry for a taste of the global centre included a staff survey databases and other informa­ Droessler's secondment village will be able to sample a range of international cuisine. and an evaluation of its re­ tion resources. was facilitated by the Inter­ sources and services. Her final The ICS is also helping to promote a lecture by best-selling au­ "We're looking at the change Canada Program* which report offered a strategic plan thor Irshad Manji at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Gait Museum and literature to see if there is promotes temporary assign­ for the future development of Archives. The lecture is organized by the Diversity Advantage evidence for the effectiveness ments for staff in the federal the centre. initiative with the support of the Discovery Lecture Series* the of substance abuse treat­ public service and organiza­ The audience for Droess­ Lethbridge Herald Lecture Series and the Women Scholars ment approaches grounded in tions in other sectors. ler's workshops on subjects hke Group Speaker Series. traditional Aboriginal heahng For more information on e-searching tips and tricks in­ practices*" says Droessler. this "organization-to-organiza­ "We are thrilled that Irshad Manji is speaking about diversity cluded ARC staf£ University of In addition to increasing tion exchange program*" please duringlnternationalEducationWeek The work that Diversity Prince Edward Island graduate the potential for university- visit www.hrma-agrh.gcca. Advantage does* such as organizing this lecture* provides peo­ students and - via videoconfer- governmentpartnerships* such ple with the opportunity to expand their own understanding of different perspectives and engage that much more mean­ ingfully with people from other backgrounds*" says Allen. For more information on the Irshad Manji lecture* visit w WW. u le th. ca / le ctu r e. SENATE VOLUNTEER AWARD If you have questions about International Education Week* please contact ICS Administrative Program Assistant David Green [email protected]. NOMINATIONS More information on International Education Week Canada is available atwww.iew-sei.ca/en/events.asp. are invited for the 2007 award

The award is open to any member ofthe University community, ^ICS Manager Glen Allen left his position on Oct 13 Best of luck to including past and present university volunteers and individuals Glen in all of his future endeavours who represent the U of L in the community.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: RESEARCH RANKING BOOST FOR U OF L January 2, 2007 Research Infosource Ine recently released its rankings cf the top 50 research universities in Canada and placed the U of L third in For nomination forms, phone the Senate Office at 329-2482 or the undergraduate category Overall, the U cf L placed 35th, up from 39th the year previous, and now sits in the middle third of the ranked visit: www.uleth.ca/sen/General_lnformation/sva.htm institutions The U of L also scored a fifth-place finish in the research income growth category with a reported $12 million in research Nominations are welcome from any member of the University community, funding in 2005/2006 including faculty, staff, alumni and students. LEGEND - NOVEMBER 2006

HORNS CLAIM SPOTLIGHT ON Sports RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP • he University ofLethbridge Pronghorns won their first ever Canada West (CW) Women's Rugby Championship on Oct. 22* ending the seven-year reign ofthe University of Alberta Pandas.

The Pronghorns used sheer determination and speed to defeat the University of British Columbia by a score of 26 to 7 to claim the 2006 CW rugby championship.

Horns rugby players Amanda Richardson* Cayley Gunn and Ashley Patzer were selected as 2006 CW Rugby All- Stars* and Patzer was also named CW Player of the Year.

It's not the first time Patzer has been recognized. In 2005* she was named the CW and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) rookie of the year* a CW All-Star and a CIS All-Canadian.

The Canada West (CW) championship rugby banner is the first for the University of Lethbridge since the men's hockey team won both the CW and Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union titles in 1994. Jim Steacy is athree-time Canada West (CW) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) champion in weight throw. After taking last year off from the CIS to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Games, he is returning to university competition.

After hosting and winning the CW championship* the Horns have earned the right to represent the CW conference at the CIS championships* which will be THROWER IS ON TRACK hostedby the University of Western Ontario from Nov. 3 WITH HIS SPORT to 5* 2006.

BY SHELAGH MCMULLAN at the Commonwealth Games own national record in hammer will stand out for me as a first throw at the Alberta Provincial ronghorn thrower Jim and a tremendous experience*" Championships in July. Steacy's winning streak says Steacy. His world ranking points CENTRE FOR SPORT P runs almost as far as his Those high points were through the International As­ national record of 75.96 metres followed by an accident that laid sociation of Athletics Federations AND WELLNESS in hammer throw. Steacy low for 10 weeks. "Two (lAAF) earned him the opportu­ At 22* the fifth-year kine­ weeks after I got home from Aus­ nity to compete for the Americas siology major is a three-time tralia* I broke my leg in a game of at the World Cup in Athletics in FACILITIES UPDATE CanadaWest(CW) and Cana­ pick-up basketball here at the Greece in September. dian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) U ofL. I landed on my foot On his way to a sixth place CUSTOMER SERVICE champion in weight throw. After funny and popped my fibula*" finish in hammer throw* Steacy SPORT AND RECREATION SERVICES taking lastyear off from the CIS he says. beat the thrower who had taken Fitness Centre and Climbing Centre users check in at the to represent Canada at the Com­ gold from him at the Com­ temporary customer service centre at the southwest corner of monwealth Games* he is return­ monwealth Games and former Level 1 of the Physical Education Building ing to university competition Olympians. Sport and Recreation Services' office in PE209 will be the with two very specific goals. Ii To be able to "I was competing against the mam customer service centre for lockers, registrations and *1 want to continue to be work with 2004 Olympic champion and the memberships until early next year undefeated in CIS weight throw 2003 and 2005 world champion. Pronghorn Track &. TOWEL SERVICE competition and take a run at the Field Coach Larry To gain that kind of knowledge CIS shot put record*" says Steacy. about competitors on that level is Towel service is available at the temporary customer service Steinkeand attend desk After a year contrasted by university in my invaluable*" says Steacy. major successes and a fairly ma­ hometown while Since throwing is a sport LOCKER ROOMS jor injury* Steacy is grateful to be Tm doing the sport where athletes peak in their late The temporary locker rooms in PEllO will serve students, staff on track with his sport I love is something 20s and early 30s* there is every and community members until the new locker rooms are ready Steacy ended 2005 by I wouldn't trade for indication that Steacy's farthest early next year Showers are available in the Max Bell Regional winning a gold medal in ham­ anything. My life throws are yet to come. He says Aquatic Centre change rooms mer throw at the Francophone is here in the facilities in the new Centre Games in Niger in December. Lethbridge. 11 for Sport and Wellness will help That success was a prequel for him work toward his long-term IMPORTANT DATES setting a new Canadian record -Jim Steacy goals of competing in the 2007 in hammer throw at a meet in world championships and 2008 NOVEMBER 10, 2006 Brisbane* Austraha* two weeks Summer Olympics. First Pronghorn baskd:ball home games in the new gym prior to winning the silver medal "Lethbridge is going to be NOVEMBER 2006 in the same event at the Com­ Steacy looks back at the re­ my training base in the upcom­ Triple gym and indoor track are available for use monwealth Games in Melbourne covery process as a step forward. ing years* and having this kind of in March. *1 haven't really had any time off facility at this point in my career JANUARY 2007 "My first time on a senior in the past three years* and the is a huge benefit*" says Steacy. Construction and renovations are complete national team was at the Fran­ injury forced me to rest. I came For more information on FEBRUARY 8 TO 10, 2007 cophone Games* so to go over away hungry to compete and re­ Pronghorn Athletics* visit Grand opening celebrations there and win was huge for my energized*" he says. http://horns.uleth.ca. confidence level Competing in He marked his return to front of more than 83*000 people competition bybreaking his LEGEND - NOVEMBER 2006

PUBLIC MEMBER UOFL BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHANCELLOR'S CORNER Flonourable Denis Flerard, minister of Advanced Education, IS seeking applications from individuals interested in serving BY SHIRLEY DEBOW None of this would be research and learning as a public member of the University of Lethbridge Board of possible without the dedication institution. Governors ince I will be completing of a huge number of people* in­ Recent Convocations A public member shares with the Chair and other members of the my term in March 2007* cluding our administrative and have celebrated our increasing I wanted to take this support staf£ faculty members number of graduate students* board the responsibilities cf governing the University, formulating S policies enabling the board to make responsible decisions on fiscal opportunity following my and community volunteers* our firstdoctor of philosophy and academic matters, establishing the purpose and vision of the final Convocation ceremony as who work very hard all year to (PhD) degree presentations* U of L, and has a commitment to the academic, financial and social your chancellor to thankthe make sure that our ceremonies and Niitsitapi Teacher Educa­ well-being of the University and to adult learning generally University community and our are well-planned* relevant and tion Program graduates from students for their support with the Faculty of Education. To be eligible, you should have a demonstrated interest in the Convocation over the pastfour This past ceremony was University of Lethbridge or other post-secondary institutions in years. particularly challenging as Alberta, an awareness of issues affecting research and scholarship, It has been a great privilege we used the new Centre for adult education and life-long learning, an understanding of financial to serve as chancellor at Convo­ During my time Sport and Wellness for the first matters, interpersonal abilities to deal effectively with other board cation. My gratitude for such a as chancellor, I time. With construction still members and a variety of interest groups, and demonstrated privilege is difficult to put into have been involved underway in some places* the community service words. Convocation perhaps in welcoming contractor and Physical Plant Appointment: A public member is appointed for a term of up to best sums up all the things the morethan 6.000 staff who made the facility look three years and may be reappointed for one further term of three University means to me. students to the great in record time should be years There is no salary available with this position It takes a lot of people U of L alumni especially commended. working together to ensure family. •• The new space gives the This posting may be used to both existing and future that our students get across the Convocation Committee some vacancies stage* including: parents and - Shirley DeBow opportunities to fine-tune If you are interested in this unique opportunity please forward a supporters* friends and peers* the ceremonies in light of the resume or a statement of your related qualifications This personal employers and a host of people new building and its potential information is being collected to determine your qualifications and here on campus who recruit* as­ advantages. suitabilityforthe position noted above This information is collected sist* inspire* teach and motivate I look forward to attend­ our students to complete their ing many more Convocations and used under the authority of the Freedom of Information and meaningful Protection of Privacy Act degrees* diplomas and certifi­ in this wonderful environment cates of achievement. During my time as chan­ and to welcoming the next cellor* I have been involved in Apply online: I govab ca/|obs Convocation shows off the chancellor ofthe University of University at its best to a happy welcoming more than 6*000 Lethbridge into this interesting Information on the University of Lethbridge is available at gathering of proud famihes* students to the U ofL alumni and talented group of people www uleth ca friends and* most importantly* family as well as several U ofL who make Convocation so "firsts" that show off our con­ Application deadline: Nov 10,2006 our students - now graduates special. - who no doubt have interesting tinued evolution as a leading futures ahead of them.

The Ingenuity Lectures are delivered each year ""he Ingenuity Lecture

Lethbridge Artist,scientist,athlete, Nobel prize winning TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Gait Museum,Viewing Gallery chemist,knighted for his work,world leader Calgary in molecular spectroscopy,passionateadvocate WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 of science communications and education and, MacEwan HallC University ofCalgary as if that weren't enough jn his youth, Edmonton an award-winning graphic designer. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 TelusCentreAudltorlum University of Alberta 2006 Ingenuity Lecturer: Sir Harry Kroto

Sir Harry Kroto was born and educated inthe UK, and spent the early partof his career in North RECEPTION 7:00 PM LECTURE 7:30 - 8:30 PM America,first as a postdocatthe National Research Council in Ottawa and later at Bell Telephone Laboratories in the US. He has made enormous contribution to science- knighted for his RSVP required: contributions to chemistry and awarded a Nobel Prizeforthe discovery of a newform of carbon - [email protected] but alongside science, he is passionate about innovation and fostering the creative process. For more information, call 780-429-7663

The 2006 Ingenuity Lecture is held in conjunction with the annual Celebrating Ingenuity celebration of Alberta Ingenuityaward winners,Alberta Ingenuity congratulates the 2006 award recipients.

Alberta Ingenuity operates the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Science and Engineering Research, a $1 billion endowment established by the Government of Alberta to create and harness world-class science and engineering research expertise. ALBERTA INGENUITY WWW. a I be rta i n ge nu ity.ca A FUND