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Dr. Jennifer Otto, a professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge, will go back 500 years to delve into the events that eventually led to modern-day human rights, thanks to a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The free church movement had its origins during the Radical Reformation, which began in the 1520s. Groups such as Mennonites, Hutterites and free evangelical or Baptist congregations believed the church should be separate from state institutions.

Being a master of science student in Dr. Trushar Patel’s (Chemistry & Biochemistry) lab at the University of Lethbridge put Sergeant Michael D’Souza in the perfect position to create a new collaboration between the University and the Canadian Armed Forces. D’Souza is a member of the Primary Reserves and part of South Alberta Light Horse (SALH), an armoured reconnaissance regiment tasked with the detection, identification and management of biochemical and nuclear weapon threats in conjunction with regular forces.

The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the importance of professionals with expertise in epidemiology and biostatistics, public health policy and ethics, and public health program implementation and evaluation. Two new graduate certificates at the University of Lethbridge will provide students with just such credentials beginning in the fall of 2021.

One might assume the travel restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID pandemic would have open science researchers ready at the bat.

Future is the focus for November as the University of Lethbridge’s Career Bridge: Centre for Work-Integrated Learning and Career Development presents a host of activities for students in celebration of Career Month. WHAT: Career Month at the University of Lethbridge WHEN: Throughout the month of November WHERE: Online activities include lectures, workshops and sessions devoted to building a strong base for students as they transition from academic to professional careers

EDMONTON: The Council of Post-Secondary Presidents of Alberta (COPPOA) has appointed a new executive team as part of a new structure the Council believes will further improve system level collaboration and enhance relationships with the Government of Alberta and other stakeholders.

For more than a dozen years, the University of Lethbridge has received support from TD Insurance. The long-standing TD Home and Auto Insurance partnership provides U of L alumni with special benefits and privileges, and the program’s total contributions to the University are valued at nearly $1 million.

A new professorship created at the University of Lethbridge honours the legacy of one of the most influential figures in establishing the study of neuroscience and neuropsychology.

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) is excited to announce Cheryl Andres (BN ‘87) as the 2020 Alumna of the Year.

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association (ULAA) is thrilled to honour Julian SpearChief-Morris (BA ‘13) with the 2020 Young Alumnus of the Year award. Image