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Three University of Lethbridge faculty members, Dr. Abdie Kazemipur (Social Sciences), Dr. Kas Mazurek (Education) and Dr. Josephine Mills (Fine Arts), have been appointed by the U of L’s Board of Directors to three-year terms as University Scholars – a...

Article - /unews/article/faculty-members-named-university-scholars - June 27, 2014

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A pair of University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts alumni have taken the two top awards at the 2014 Alberta Playwriting Competition.James Wade (BFA ’11) won the competition’s Grand Prize for his work, Helmut’s Day, while Ryan Reese (BFA ’13) was...

Article - /unews/article/fine-arts-alumni-take-top-two-prizes-alberta-playwriting-competition - June 30, 2014

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One of the most accomplished, opinionated and prominent personalities in professional hockey is the featured speaker for the 2014 Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast, to be hosted by Pronghorn Athletics on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in the 1st Choice...

Article - /unews/article/burke-headline-pronghorns-scholarship-breakfast - July 2, 2014

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A University of Lethbridge sociologist’s research into labour shortages in Canada led to some myth-busting that earned her a spot on Alberta Venture’s 50 Most Influential People for 2014.Dr. Susan McDaniel, director of the Prentice Institute for Global...

Article - /unews/article/mcdaniel-among-alberta-ventures-50-most-influential-people - July 4, 2014

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July 15 to 18 is the next superweek of design activities related to the planning phase of the science/academic facility and energy/utility centre that will comprise the two new buildings of the University of Lethbridge Destination Project.The customized...

Article - /unews/article/destination-project-moves-forward-upcoming-superweek - July 10, 2014

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Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by a consortium of association and industry partners.The U of L will receive the funds over five years from the...

Article - /unews/article/potato-growers-alberta-partners-create-new-research-chair - July 11, 2014

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Growing potatoes requires hard work and good management, but a successful crop also brings good rewards.Southern Alberta is home to a thriving potato industry and John Bareman, Chairman of the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA), is one of many potato...

Article - /unews/article/thriving-potato-industry-needs-access-research - July 11, 2014

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An established researcher with a comprehensive portfolio that covers the span of complementary and alternative health care (CAHC), Dr. Brenda Leung has been appointed as the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Health Sciences Emmy Droog Chair in...

Article - /unews/article/dr-brenda-leung-appointed-emmy-droog-chair-complementary-and-alternative-health-care - July 15, 2014

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The Finance, Facilities and Public Affairs departments at the U of L recently announced three new appointments.ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (FINANCE)The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors recently approved the appointment of Carrie Takeyasu ...

Article - /unews/article/new-department-appointments-announced - July 21, 2014

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Canada has managed to avoid the level of conflict between Muslims and non-Muslims that has occurred in other countries, but a University of Lethbridge sociologist has uncovered some worrisome signs.In his new book, The Muslim Question in Canada ...

Article - /unews/article/kazemipur-book-examines-issues-muslims-face-while-living-canada - July 22, 2014

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The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team is pleased to announce four new additions to the 2014 Canada West roster.After adding three local products earlier this offseason, the ‘Horns are also excited to introduce midfielders Allan...

Article - /unews/article/horns-mens-soccer-program-adds-strong-recruits - July 23, 2014

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University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics is honoured to announce that the department is renaming its Academic All-Canadian Scholarship to pay tribute to the late Debby Steacy.Steacy, a longtime supporter of Horns Athletics, passed away suddenly in...

Article - /unews/article/pronghorns-honour-debby-steacy-renaming-scholarship - July 23, 2014

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The following story is courtesy of the University of CalgaryWhat happens when two longtime friends decide to return to university to pursue social work degrees? Support, dedication and a sense of calling.Tanya Gill (BA/BEd '00) and Tina Shingoose Fancy ...

Article - /unews/article/unique-friendship-supports-journey-graduation - July 24, 2014

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UPDATE - Aug. 11, 2014The following is an open letter from Dr. Mike Mahon to the University of Lethbridge CommunityFurther to the notice advising of Dr. Dan Weeks’s appointment as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Northern British...

Article - /unews/article/dr-dan-weeks-appointed-president-and-vice-chancellor-university-northern-british-columbia - July 29, 2014

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David Miller, a former photography instructor in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge, has won the Canada Council for the Arts Duke and Duchess of York Prize in Photography.Miller’s photography explores the concept of photographs as...

Article - /unews/article/former-u-l-photography-instructor-wins-duke-and-duchess-york-prize - July 29, 2014

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Eight years after finishing second at the Commonwealth Games, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns alumnus Jim Steacy (BASc '09) has made it to the top of the podium.Steacy, competing for Canada at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, won...

Article - /unews/article/horns-alumnus-steacy-wins-commonwealth-games-gold-medal - July 29, 2014

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Traders in the Middle East once crafted all kinds of tall tales to keep the source of their cinnamon a secret.University of Lethbridge Food Services is taking the lid off of its own cinnamon secret with the opening of Cinnamon Café in Markin Hall on...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-food-services-cooking-some-tasty-changes - August 1, 2014

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Two years ago, Anthony Campea and Trevor Embury spoke as part of the University of Lethbridge’s Art NOW series. They didn’t know it at the time, but that engagement would be pivotal for both the future of their company, aftermodern.lab, as well as U of...

Article - /unews/article/aftermodernlab-provides-opportunity-valuable-student-experience - August 1, 2014

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Birth rates often fall as nations become more developed, but the opposite is happening in Samoa – and a University of Lethbridge graduate student may know the reason why.Third year evolution and behaviour PhD student Deanna Forrester (MSc ’11) is...

Article - /unews/article/doctoral-student-looks-understand-samoas-trend-bucking-population-growth - August 1, 2014

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A new research study showing that stress in pregnant rats can shorten the length of pregnancy in subsequent generations could provide clues to the causes of preterm birth in humans.A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-researchers-show-stress-during-pregnancy-has-generational-effects - August 7, 2014

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Beginning a new era of University of Lethbridge Pronghorn men’s hockey, first-year head coach Spiros Anastas has rounded out his staff for the 2014-15 Canada West season by adding assistant coach Sean Gillam, athletic therapist/equipment manager Brennan...

Article - /unews/article/anastas-rounds-out-horns-mens-coaching-staff - August 11, 2014

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They didn’t get a meeting with Bill Gates, but what Team claVision did bring away from the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition may prove to be much more valuable.Mohammad Akbari and Hossein Naseri, under the supervision of mentor Dr. Howard Cheng of the...

Article - /unews/article/microsoft-imagine-cup-experience-opening-doors-u-l-students - August 12, 2014

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Six local high school students have been learning their way around University of Lethbridge research labs this summer through the Heritage Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) program.The HYRS program gives high school students who are entering Grade 12 an...

Article - /unews/article/high-school-students-get-jump-research-u-l - August 13, 2014

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What began with a visiting lecture has turned into a mutually beneficial co-op student internship program that promises to push the boundaries of new media for years to come.aftermodern.lab inc., an award-winning design studio based in Toronto and...

Article - /unews/article/local-design-studio-creating-internship-opportunities-u-l-co-op-students - August 14, 2014

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With training camp just around the corner, first-year University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's hockey head coach Spiros Anastas has secured his first recruits, and is pleased to announce six commitments for the 2014-15 season.In the first six signings...

Article - /unews/article/pronghorns-mens-hockey-team-adding-recruits - August 15, 2014

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