features 2 A SENSE OF PLACE After recently donating more than 200 pieces to the University of Lethbridge Art Collection, Jim Coutts paints his own picture of life on the Prairies.
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UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
SPOTLIGHT ON RESEARCH
An endowment at the U of L is supporting Islamic studies, and helping cultivate an understanding of world religions and an appreciation of diversity.
The Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy at the U of L is at the cutting edge of demographic research.
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
ART GALLERY
A Little History on the Prairies
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SIGNIFICANT AND MENTIONABLE Wondering what’s been happening at your U? Read about the latest news and events.
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ALUMNI NEWS & EVENTS Everything you need to know about alumni events, chapters, news and benefits.
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ALMA MATTERS Always one of the most popular sections of SAM – Alma Matters features news and notes from your former classmates.
22 TAKING THE HIGH ROAD U of L students Janelle Pritchard and Andrew Andreachuk give a hand up in the mountain villages of Nepal.
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SAY CHEESE
REPORT TO DONORS
U of L alumni team up for Help-Portrait and provide photos for families in need at Christmas.
U of L students, faculty and staff say thank you to the donors of 2010.
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