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The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the first of its 2016 Honorary Degree recipients – alumnus and leading neuroscientist Dr. Terry Robinson (BASc ’72).“Dr. Robinson has distinguished himself throughout an exceptional research...

Article - /unews/article/distinguished-alumnus-dr-terry-robinson-receive-honorary-degree - May 5, 2016

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The President's Awards for Service Exellence were handed out at the annual Long Service Awards & Retiree Recognition celebration on May 4, 2016, and once again they reflect some of the University's most outstanding individuals and teams....

Article - /unews/article/presidents-awards-celebrate-outstanding-service - May 6, 2016

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Diploma-trained health-care practitioners will have the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree and subsequently remove barriers to accessing front-line management positions with the introduction of a post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences program...

Article - /unews/article/post-diploma-bachelor-health-sciences-program-now-available-calgary-area-health-care - May 9, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball program has added one of the most talented guards to come out of southern Alberta in years, announcing today that local product Kacie Bosch is returning to Canada and will join the Pronghorns...

Article - /unews/article/horns-welcome-bosch-back-canada-and-lineup - May 9, 2016

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The high school students in Deborah Jarvie’s Systems and Supply Chain Management class are well on their way to being ready for university-level coursework, thanks to the dual credit initiative (DCI) between Lethbridge Collegiate Institute and the...

Article - /unews/article/high-school-students-meet-challenge-university-coursework - May 9, 2016

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From the moment Fort McMurray was first threatened by fire, Dr. Judith Kulig’s phone began ringing.The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Health Sciences researcher has earned a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable expert on issues related to...

Article - /unews/article/kulig-research-highlighted-throughout-fort-mcmurray-wildfire-event - May 11, 2016

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A new pilot study at the University of Lethbridge is taking a traditional approach to a complex problem and determining the feasibility of using acupuncture in treating children with anxiety.Naturopathic medicine, which includes acupuncture, blends...

Article - /unews/article/study-examine-use-acupuncture-treatment-children-anxiety - May 12, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the second of its 2016 Honorary Degree recipients – esteemed nursing educator Dr. Nancy Edwards.“Dr. Edwards has had a remarkable career and made an incredible impact on public health policy at the...

Article - /unews/article/dr-nancy-edwards-receive-u-l-honorary-degree - May 12, 2016

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University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon discusses the latest issues and events at the U of LThere’s no denying that it has been a very difficult last few weeks for our community.I want to extend personally my sincere...

Article - /unews/article/open-mike-coming-together-support-one-another - May 16, 2016

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Regarded as one of the leading social demographers in the world, Dr. Susan McDaniel has been named the winner of the 2016 University of Lethbridge Speaker Research Award.A prolific researcher, McDaniel’s ongoing projects focus on topics such as gender...

Article - /unews/article/mcdaniel-receive-2016-speaker-research-award - May 17, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is proud to recognize a diverse and accomplished group of alumni as its 2016 Alumni Honour Society inductees, the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and the Young Alumnus Achievement Award winner.“The...

Article - /unews/article/alumni-association-announces-its-2016-award-winners - May 18, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the third of its 2016 Honorary Degree recipients – local businessman and ninth Chair of the U of L Board of Governors, Gordon E. Jong (BSc ’80, BMgt ’82).“Gordon Jong’s relationship with the University...

Article - /unews/article/former-board-chair-and-alumnus-jong-receive-honorary-degree - May 19, 2016

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To be recognized by Wealth Professional Magazine as one of Canada’s best financial advisors even once is an impressive accomplishment, but Lyle Rouleau (BMgt ’89) has done it three times.As First Vice-President with CIBC Wood Gundy’s Rouleau Investment...

Article - /unews/article/success-built-relationships-and-trust - May 19, 2016

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Over the past year, the University of Lethbridge community has had unique opportunities to learn about Aboriginal ways of being and begin the process of reconciliation. In addition to two discussion forums, one with Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) ’72,...

Article - /unews/article/truth-and-reconciliation-initiatives-underway - May 25, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the fourth of its 2016 honorary degree recipients - honorary Cree chief, lawyer, residential school survivor, renowned sportsman and former politician J. Wilton Littlechild.“Wilton Littlechild is the...

Article - /unews/article/j-wilton-littlechild-receive-u-l-honorary-degree - May 25, 2016

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A group of determined researchers, an innovative project manager and a $100,000 donation from Shell Canada have combined to enhance the University of Lethbridge’s Westcastle Field Station, creating opportunities for expanded research, student training...

Article - /unews/article/shell-canada-gift-helps-university-revitalize-westcastle-field-station - May 26, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the fifth of its 2016 honorary degree recipients – Calgary-based businessman, entrepreneur and community leader Robert Brawn.“A true entrepreneurial pioneer, Robert Brawn has established himself as one...

Article - /unews/article/calgary-based-businessman-robert-brawn-receive-u-l-honorary-degree - May 27, 2016

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Consistently recognized for creating an encouraging class environment, history professor Dr. Janay Nugent (BA ’95) has been awarded the 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award.Nugent, who completed a bachelor of arts in history at the U of L in 1995, is known...

Article - /unews/article/history-professor-dr-janay-nugent-named-2016-distinguished-teaching-award-winner - May 30, 2016

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There are many documented efforts worldwide to increase the representation of women in physics at all academic levels. Regardless, some would argue that women are still under represented, in particular at the senior academic levels and in industry. One...

Article - /unews/article/first-regional-conference-women-physics - May 30, 2016

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As the campus community prepares to celebrate the Spring 2016 Convocation this week, we caught up with history professor Dr. Sheila McManus who says her role as chief marshal is, “The best job — ever.”“As chief marshal, you have that final moment with...

Article - /unews/article/mcmanus-reflects-her-time-convocation-chief-marshal - May 30, 2016

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When Priscilla Patel first came to the city in 2009 to begin her studies at the University of Lethbridge, she saw land, lots of land, in fact, more land than buildings. And the buildings — most of them single-storey, were so unlike the highrises in her...

Article - /unews/article/perseverance-pays-patel - May 30, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns golf teams look to cap a successful season this week, teeing it up at the Canadian University/College Championships at Morningstar Championship Golf Club in Parksville, British Columbia.A total of 20 men’s and 12...

Article - /unews/article/horns-golf-teams-headed-national-championship-tourney - May 31, 2016

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An educator whose teaching philosophy is based on the idea that educational experiences should prepare students for life beyond school, Dr. David Slomp (Education) has been appointed a University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Teaching Chair.Slomp...

Article - /unews/article/education-professor-dr-david-slomp-appointed-board-governors-teaching-chair - May 31, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge celebrates the achievements of its newest graduates at the Spring 2016 Convocation, June 2 and 3, in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness gymnasium.Distinguishing themselves among the many outstanding...

Article - /unews/article/celebrating-spring-2016-convocation-medal-winners - June 1, 2016

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Leading investigators in the field of Ribonucleic acid (RNA) research are gathering at the University of Lethbridge, June 5-8, 2016, to attend the 12th Annual RiboWest Conference.“RNA is an important biomolecule that is implicated in many diseases...

Article - /unews/article/leading-rna-researchers-convene-u-l-ribowest-conference - June 3, 2016

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