The University of Lethbridge is officially 50 years old, an anniversary that will be marked all year long with activities to spark a sense of nostalgia, fuel the imagination for a shiny future and to simply enjoy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to celebrating this milestone in our history with the community of Lethbridge and southern Alberta,\u201d says Dr. Mike Mahon, U of L president and vice-chancellor. \u201cFifty years ago, our University began as a vision held within the hearts of many southern Albertans. This determined group of individuals, who were very forward looking, imagined a university that could be different. Fifty years later, I\u2019d say that vision has materialized. Today, the U of L is widely recognized as one of Canada\u2019s top-ranked universities and a leading research institution.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2017 year will be filled with special events and activities. First on the calendar is the Founders\u2019 Day Weekend on Jan. 13 and 14.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have many reasons to celebrate, chief among them are all the people who have been a part of our journey for the past five decades,\u201d says Dr. Chris Hosgood, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and co-chair of the U of L\u2019s 50th anniversary committee. \u201cWe hope everyone with a connection to the University will come and join us for a fun-filled weekend of activities.\u201d<\/p>\n
As part of Founders\u2019 Day, the U of L will announce some of the special initiatives and activities planned for the year, says Chris Horbachewski, vice-president of University Advancement and co-chair of the U of L\u2019s 50th anniversary committee.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope people will join us and participate in as many of the activities as they can,\u201d says Horbachewski. \u201cWe have a great lineup of events throughout the weekend and many are family friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n
TO KICK OFF OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY, WE\u2019RE INVITING THE WHOLE COMMUNITY TO HELP US CELEBRATE! JOIN US FOR FOUNDERS\u2019 DAY WEEKEND, TWO DAYS OF FESTIVITIES AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017 \u00a0| NOON<\/b><\/p>\n
Free BBQ lunch for the first 800 guests<\/a><\/strong> Campus Tours<\/a> Indoor Tailgate Party<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 Pronghorn Women\u2019s Basketball<\/a> | 6 p.m. | Main Gym <\/p>\n SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017 | 10:30 A.M.<\/b><\/p>\n Annual Paul Lewis Retiree Brunch<\/strong> Campus Tours<\/strong><\/a> Frost Fest\u00a0Rail Jam<\/strong><\/a> Indoor Tailgate Party<\/strong><\/a> True North Cabaret<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span>Noon – 1:30 p.m. | University Hall Atrium
\n\u2022 World-premiere performance of our 50th anniversary song by Canadian folk music legend John Wort Hannam (BA\/BEd \u201996).<\/a>
\n\u2022 Unveiling of the official U of L Tartan<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>1:30 \u2013 4:30 p.m. <\/span>
\nLearn more about our ever-evolving campus and the history behind some of our iconic landmarks from those who know it best. Tour depart from the University Hall Atrium.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>4 \u2013 9 p.m. | 1st Choice Savings Centre track<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Pronghorn Men\u2019s Basketball<\/a> | 8 p.m. | Main Gym
\n\u2022 Pronghorn Women\u2019s Hockey<\/a> | 7 p.m. | Nicholas Sheran Arena<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>10:30 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. | Students\u2019 Union Ballrooms<\/p>\n
\n1 \u2013 4 p.m.<\/span>
\nLearn more about our ever-evolving campus and the history behind some of our iconic landmarks from those who know it best. Tours depart from the main foyer in the Students’ Union Building.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>1 \u2013 5 p.m. | The Grove
\n\u2022 Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s ski and snowboard competition
\n\u2022 Live DJ and giveaways<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>3 \u2013 9 p.m. | 1st Choice Savings Centre track
\n\u2022 Pronghorn Women\u2019s Basketball | 5 p.m. | Main Gym
\n\u2022 <\/a>Pronghorn Men\u2019s Basketball<\/a> | 7 p.m. | Main Gym
\n\u2022 <\/a>Pronghorn Men\u2019s Hockey<\/a> | 7 p.m. | Nicholas Sheran Arena<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>9 p.m. | Students\u2019 Union Ballrooms<\/p>\n