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University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Athletics has named Spiros Anastas as the new head coach of the men’s hockey program, the eighth in team history.“It’s an exciting time for Pronghorns men’s hockey, it’s hard not to get excited by the enthusiasm and...

Article - /unews/article/horns-tap-red-wings-organization-new-mens-hockey-coach - April 3, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union is presenting a chance to own a Larivée guitar signed by Canada’s most famous astronaut – Chris Hadfield.The Rock’It Man Raffle was launched Thursday, Mar. 27 at the Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner and with...

Article - /unews/article/hadfield-signed-guitar-available-raffle - April 3, 2014

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After surviving five cold and snowy nights on the cement pad outside the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management's 5 Days for the Homeless team announced it had raised an outstanding $11,479...

Article - /unews/article/5-days-crew-nets-more-11000-woods-homes - April 4, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge has reached an agreement with Mexico’s national council of science and technology that will see fully-funded Mexican graduate students study at its campus.Under the agreement, Mexican students who are accepted and enrolled...

Article - /unews/article/new-agreement-bring-mexican-graduate-students-u-l-campus - April 7, 2014

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By: Jana McFarland
In downtown Lethbridge, on the second floor of the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Foster James Penny Building, you’ll find a team of students, donning headsets, armed with stamina and ready to dial the numbers of U of L alumni and donors.This team of 28...

Article - /unews/article/call-centre-wrapping-season-simple-message-thank-you - April 7, 2014

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By: Elizabeth McLachlan
One of a large family of musicians, Dr. Ed Wasiak began teaching trumpet at age 15. During four decades of teaching and research, he has noted the evolution of instrumental music programs in schools.“Bands have been dominant in Canadian music education...

Article - /unews/article/leading-students-lifelong-music-appreciation-and-learning - April 8, 2014

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Children who have a significant hand preference may have better behavioural control, memory and planning skills, according to a new study published by a team of researchers at the University of Lethbridge.The group found that a more lateralized brain...

Article - /unews/article/research-team-links-hand-preference-children-executive-function - April 8, 2014

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Kim Veldman and Logan Reiter were named Female and Male Athletes of the Year as University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics hosted its annual Blue and Gold Banquet recently.Over 280 athletes, administrators and special guests were in attendance for the...

Article - /unews/article/veldman-reiter-earn-athlete-year-honours-horns - April 9, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team has added some height to its lineup with the commitment of forward Connie Harris from Markham, Ontario.With Canada West second team all-star Kim Veldman entering her final year with the...

Article - /unews/article/horns-add-height-latest-commitment - April 10, 2014

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University of Lethbridge artists have an opportunity to see their work reproduced and used as gifts for exhibitors at the 2014 Career Fair, to be held Friday, September 27.As part of a long-standing and very popular tradition at the U of L Career Fair,...

Article - /unews/article/submissions-sought-career-fair-art-piece - April 10, 2014

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By: Natasha Evdokimoff (BA '95, BMGT '97)
Heather Mirau began her career at the University of Lethbridge as director of Housing, Food & Conference Services. It was a position that suited her ambitions well – not just professionally, but personally too. Mirau always felt a responsibility to help...

Article - /unews/article/committed-caring-mirau-supportive-sos - April 10, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge Senate announced the first of its distinguished 2014 Honorary Degree recipients – well-known and influential advocate for the mentally ill, Dr. Austin Mardon (BA '85).“We’re very excited that Austin has accepted our offer of...

Article - /unews/article/mental-health-advocate-mardon-receive-honorary-degree - April 11, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge portal is here – and a new web environment awaits.Providing centralized access to all your essential information, the new web portal is essentially a content aggregator, bringing together all the information you’ll need as...

Article - /unews/article/universitys-web-portal-nears-unveiling - April 14, 2014

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By: David Kirby
When Brenda Rennie, the executive director of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA), moved to Lethbridge from Vienna, Austria, she thought she would only stay for a few years.“I thought we would be here for three years,” she says, “but...

Article - /unews/article/longtime-ulfa-representative-rennie-excited-about-life-transition - April 14, 2014

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A team of University of Lethbridge master’s students is one step closer to winning $50,000 and a meeting with Bill Gates after claiming the Innovation category of the Imagine Cup Canada competition organized by Microsoft.Students Mohammad Akbari ...

Article - /unews/article/masters-students-win-innovation-competition-microsofts-imagine-cup-canada - April 16, 2014

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An interdisciplinary group of University of Lethbridge students showcased their problem solving and presentation skills recently, earning first place at the 3rd Annual International Agribusiness Case Competition held at the University of Guelph.Monica...

Article - /unews/article/collaborative-effort-leads-win-agribusiness-case-competition - April 16, 2014

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Recovering from a stroke is harder for those who have been exposed to stress in the womb, but massage-like treatment can improve the odds.New research out of the University of Lethbridge has found that rats exposed to prenatal stress that then...

Article - /unews/article/touch-therapy-helps-brains-recover-following-stroke - April 22, 2014

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Earth Day is celebrated around the world each April 22, and it is considered the largest environmental event on the planet. The University of Lethbridge is committed to environmental stewardship and has many initiatives in place to help conserve the...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-works-make-every-day-earth-day - April 22, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the second of its distinguished 2014 Honorary Degree recipients – erstwhile post-secondary education supporter Dr. Séamus O’Shea.“Dr. O'Shea, in his longtime role as Vice-President (Academic) and...

Article - /unews/article/oshea-key-contributor-growth-university-receive-honorary-degree - April 23, 2014

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The proportion of Albertans who are adequately immunized has consistently fallen below provincial targets, leading a University of Lethbridge graduate student to study why some parents choose to reject medical vaccines for their children.Jillian King ...

Article - /unews/article/graduate-student-asking-why-some-parents-opt-not-immunize-their-children - April 23, 2014

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By: Elizabeth McLachlan
Kristin Hegland-McKay (BA/BEd '00) remembers the moment she decided to become a teacher."I failed an art course in elementary school," says the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute instructor.Perhaps the challenges she had already overcome were what fueled...

Article - /unews/article/different-learning-style - April 23, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has reappointed Dr. Michael (Mike) J. Mahon to a second five-year term as the University’s president and vice-chancellor. The Board of Governors, as well as the review committee struck to make the...

Article - /unews/article/board-governors-reappoints-mahon-president-and-vice-chancellor - April 24, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has passed a balanced operating budget for the 2014/15 fiscal year.“The $162-million operating budget is supportive of the University’s recently completed strategic plan and reflects the values of our...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-board-governors-passes-balanced-20142015-budget - April 24, 2014

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By: Sharon Aschaiek
Some parents reject standard medical vaccines for their children, but little is known about their reasons. That is about to change thanks to a University of Lethbridge graduate student who is studying the trend locally.Jillian King (BASc ’12, having...

Article - /unews/article/closer-look-anti-vaccination-sentiment - April 25, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is pleased to announce its 2014 Honour Society Inductees.A total of six distinguished alumni are being inducted this year, representing educators, researchers, artists, lawyers and community advocates...

Article - /unews/article/alumni-association-announces-2014-honour-society-inductees - April 25, 2014

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