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It has been 70 years since the world was introduced to the devastating power of an atomic bomb, and as the anniversary of the first detonation approaches, a University of Lethbridge professor is embarking on a unique project that examines the growing...

Article - /unews/article/kavanagh-explores-global-phenomenon-atomic-tourism - March 31, 2015

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The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is pleased to announce its 2015 Alumni Honour Society inductees.A total of five distinguished alumni are being inducted this year, representing the fine arts, architecture, nursing education, public...

Article - /unews/article/university-announces-distinguished-group-inductees-alumni-honour-society - March 31, 2015

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Dr. Claudia Malacrida has thrown the doors open on an era of Alberta’s past that many would prefer to forget. Her new book, A Special Hell: Institutional Life in Alberta’s Eugenic Years, talks about life at the infamous Michener Centre from the...

Article - /unews/article/provocative-new-book-opens-doors-life-alberta%E2%80%99s-michener-centre-during-province%E2%80%99s-eugenics - April 1, 2015

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One is a University of Lethbridge alumnus, while the other will be considered an alumna by the end of the spring semester. Each set a standard for excellence in Pronghorn Athletics and on Wednesday, Jim Steacy (BASc '09) and Kim Veldman were recognized...

Article - /unews/article/pronghorn-pride-prominent-steacy-veldman-named-kinsmen-sports-persons-year - April 1, 2015

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The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball team has lured one of the top college players in the province to suit up in blue and gold this fall, recruiting former Lethbridge College Kodiak forward Chris Maughan.Maughan, a native of Calgary,...

Article - /unews/article/horns-recruit-former-kodiak-all-star-maughan - April 2, 2015

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Their first sight of the imposing four-story brick edifice that was the main administration building at Michener Centre was etched in the memories of many children, chiseling a turning point in their lives. One woman described her experience as a 10...

Article - /unews/article/story-had-be-told - April 7, 2015

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A major two-year grant worth $153,000 from the Alberta Gambling Research Institute will allow University of Lethbridge Health Sciences professors, Drs. Bonnie Lee and Darren Christensen, and their team to gauge the effect of a specialized couples...

Article - /unews/article/use-innovative-couples-therapy-be-expanded-thanks-research-grant-and-partnership-alberta - April 9, 2015

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Leading researchers and practitioners will examine the state of child and youth studies at an international conference to be held at the University of Lethbridge in May.Mapping the Landscapes of Childhood II will be held in Markin Hall, May 8-10, 2015,...

Article - /unews/article/international-child-and-youth-studies-conference-looks-engage-local-practitioners - April 9, 2015

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The Lethbridge Sport Council will honour individuals and community organizations in 10 categories with achievement awards on April 14, several of them with a University of Lethbridge connection.The many contributions of Marcus Karpati (BA ’07, BEd ’10)...

Article - /unews/article/lethbridge-sport-council-awards-recognize-local-athletes - April 10, 2015

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University of Lethbridge kinesiology professor Dr. Claudia Gonzalez is among a group of 150 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) announced this week by the Government of Canada.The Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology)...

Article - /unews/article/gonzalez-has-canada-research-chair-renewed - April 10, 2015

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When Katherine Wasiak and her husband moved from Swift Current, Sask., to Tempe, AZ, in pursuit of master’s and doctorate degrees (respectively) at ArizonaState University, they left a two-story four bedroom house behind in exchange for a two bedroom...

Article - /unews/article/student-support-motivated-student-experience - April 13, 2015

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The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the distinguished group of Honorary Degree recipients that will be celebrated at the 2015 Spring and Fall Convocation ceremonies.Full citations of the esteemed honourees will be released in the...

Article - /unews/article/esteemed-honorary-degree-recipients-be-recognized-convocation - April 13, 2015

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Astronomers will be able to peer farther back in time with the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), an international astronomy project that has involved the utilization of University of Lethbridge technology.Canada recently announced it will provide almost ...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-played-role-siting-world%E2%80%99s-largest-telescope - April 14, 2015

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The University of Lethbridge has launched a new program – AGILITY – a university-wide initiative that has been designed to nurture and support innovation and entrepreneurship among U of L students at both the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses.AGILITY...

Article - /unews/article/universitys-agility-program-designed-nurture-innovation - April 15, 2015

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Volunteer Lethbridge celebrated the volunteer spirit in the community Wednesday night, including a total of seven University of Lethbridge students who were honoured with awards at the 2015 Leaders of Tomorrow Gala.The annual gala celebrates the...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-students-recognized-leaders-tomorrow-gala - April 16, 2015

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High school students from across southern Alberta will participate in a variety of science activities at the University of Lethbridge during Let’s DO Science Day on Thursday, April 30. Let’s DO Science Day will be filled with numerous fun, hands-on...

Article - /unews/article/high-school-students-participate-fourth-annual-let%E2%80%99s-do-science-day-0 - April 21, 2015

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Secrets of ancient times are gradually being revealed as Dr. Shawn Bubel, a University of Lethbridge archaeology professor, and her students painstakingly remove the layers of time at Israel’s Tel Beth-Shemesh during the annual summer field school.“The...

Article - /unews/article/archaeological-field-school-helps-u-l-students-learn-dig-past - April 22, 2015

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The annual Long Service Awards and Retirement Recognition Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at 1 p.m. in the Students' Union Ballrooms. Faculty and staff are invited to join in the celebration. Please visit the Notice Board for more information...

Article - /unews/article/annual-long-service-awards-and-retiree-recognition-ceremony-may-6 - April 28, 2015

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One of the country’s top agricultural researchers and a proven cultivator of undergraduate and graduate student research is coming to the University of Lethbridge.Dr. Erasmus Okine is the University’s new Vice-President (Research) after being approved...

Article - /unews/article/university-appoints-dr-erasmus-okine-new-vice-president-research - April 28, 2015

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The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the first of its 2015 Honorary Degree recipients – fiber optics researcher and one of the world’s most accomplished female scientists, Dr. Xiaoyi Bao.“Dr. Bao has an incredibly impressive...

Article - /unews/article/leading-fiber-optics-researcher-dr-xiaoyi-bao-receive-honorary-degree - April 29, 2015

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Each year, the President's Awards for Service Excellence recognize individuals and teams throughout the University of Lethbridge who epitomize the exceptional service and personalized approach that is a hallmark of the U of L experience.The awards are...

Article - /unews/article/presidents-awards-honour-exceptional-performance - May 6, 2015

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Dr. Abdie Kazemipur, a University of Lethbridge professor of sociology and the University Scholar research chair in social sciences, has been named by the Canadian Sociological Association (CSA) as this year’s recipient of The John Porter Tradition of...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-sociologist-kazemipur-wins-prestigious-book-award - May 6, 2015

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The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the second of its 2015 Honorary Degree recipients – internationally renowned behavioural neuroscience expert and academic, Dr. Bryan Kolb.“Dr. Kolb is one of our longest serving and most...

Article - /unews/article/neuroscience-pioneer-dr-bryan-kolb-receive-honorary-degree - May 7, 2015

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Around 85 high school students from Lethbridge and surrounding area got the chance to be scientists for a day, conducting a series of experiments in science labs at the University of Lethbridge.As part of Let’s DO Science Day on April 30, students did...

Article - /unews/article/students-don-lab-coats-during-fourth-annual-let%E2%80%99s-do-science-day - May 7, 2015

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Tanya Harnett, a University of Lethbridge professor teaching in both the Art and Native American Studies departments, joins an illustrious group as a newly elected member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA).Since 1880, members of the RCA have...

Article - /unews/article/artist-tanya-harnett-elected-royal-canadian-academy-arts - May 7, 2015

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