Last week, Jenn blogged about ULSU’s “Last Lecture” speaker event, which was held on March 25th. For those of us who missed it, or weren’t allowed on campus because they alledgedly flashed a couple of female students (I swear it was my doppelganger), the presentation is now available online.
The Last Lecture (via iTunesU)
Wednesday March 25th the ULSU presents the second annual Last Lecture. As it was founded last year by the 2007/ 2008 Vice President Academic for the ULSU I thought it would be only suiting to sit down with him, mono a mono, and have a grand ‘ole chat about what he envisioned and how he thinks it has played out. Now, I was just too consumed with this week’s BoingBoing guest blogger to sit down and actually talk to Jason so I just asked Jason to interview himself. The following is a direct transcript of that interview.
Continue reading ‘If you could only have one more chance to speak?’
Not many people know this, since it’s something I hold close to my heart. There once was a time when I was an up-and-coming star in the figure skating world. 5 years ago, during a fateful seniors’ competition, I was attempting a big-toe reverse salchow when the tip of my skate broke off and cut me on my knee. It was the injury that ruined my career.
…I’ll never pick up a pair of ice skates again.
Actually, I’m the least athletic person I know. It’s just that I have some tickets for the U of L Pronghorns hockey teams to get rid of, so I am calling upon my faithful readers! First person to comment gets them. A maximum cash value of 700¢!
Changing the World: Student Speaker’s Challenge.
An idea conceived by several community members and a student in the early days of a crisp, clear and earthly fall. The United States was entering into a black hole of financial mismanagement, an environmental crisis in Alberta’s backyard was receiving international focus and Canada’s democratic process was being called into question. It seemed that the end was near. It still seems like the end is near but with witty political slogans and copycat poster makers, North Americans seem to have calmed down just a little. Which is it a bit of a concern, this right here is not the time to calm down, this is the time to pay close attention to what the future has in store. Changing the world, a difficult concept, how big does change need to be?
Continue reading ‘Lethbians for change’
I just got word from Karla that the University of Lethbridge Film Club has launched their website. I mentioned the ULFC last week, noting they offer free film screenings for not just students, but the public too. Check out their calendar to see what’s showing next and join the online discussion.
University of Lethbridge Film Club
If you’re looking for a movie to broaden your horizons, I don’t suggest Battlefied Earth (unless you’re a Scientologist). Rather, look to The University of Lethbridge Film Club. The club screens everything from animation to documentaries twice weekly:
- Sundays – faculty select the film. Screenings are at 6PM in PE275.
- Mondays – the Film Club members vote on the film. Screenings are at 7PM at Galileo’s.
Formed earlier this year by Karla Carcamo, the club grew out of a need for artsy students to dress in black and critique films. Response thus far has been great, receiving much attention earlier this semester during “Rush Week” and plenty of additional student feedback.
Informal talks are usually held afterwards at the west side Backstreet, so members can drink away discovering their professor’s personal tastes.
Showings are free and everyone is welcome.
U of L Film Club (via Facebook)
If you live on the west side of Lethbridge, there’s little doubt you haven’t driven past this sign:
Free tuition for a year – what’s the catch? I did some investigatory journalism to give you the long and short of it: there is no catch, just another stupid marketing ploy. Continue reading ‘Buy a condo, get free tuition’
