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Robert Brawn, a successful entrepreneur and valuable contributor to the Canadian energy sector, will be presented with a University of Lethbridge honorary degree at the Fall 2016 Convocation ceremony.“One of the true leaders in Alberta’s energy sector,...

Article - /unews/article/energy-sector-entrepreneur-robert-brawn-receive-honorary-degree - October 4, 2016

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By: Natasha Evdokimoff (BA '95, BMGT '97)
Perceptions surrounding rising income inequality are garnering substantial media attention and creating their fair share of populist angst. While income inequality and its opposition are far from new, the increasing pace of economic globalization and...

Article - /unews/article/policy-investment - October 4, 2016

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Known for his expertise in evaluation and assessment, the Faculty of Education’s Dr. David Slomp has been appointed a University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Teaching Chair.Educated at the University of Alberta, Slomp joined the U of L in 2011. His...

Article - /unews/article/dr-david-slomp-named-board-governors-teaching-chair - October 4, 2016

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University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Paul Hayes has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. This is among the highest honours bestowed to chemists and a first for the University of Lethbridge.“It’s a humbling group to be a member...

Article - /unews/article/hayes-elected-fellow-royal-society-chemistry - October 5, 2016

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The Faculty of Health Sciences has welcomed registered nurse and long-time nursing instructor, Peter Kellett, to the position of assistant dean of nursing. Kellett who has been a strong advocate for men in the field of nursing says he is thrilled to...

Article - /unews/article/health-sciences-welcomes-familiar-face-its-leadership-team - October 6, 2016

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By: Meagan Williams
The Destination Project site has welcomed a big, bright yellow buddy to do some seriously heavy lifting. The tower crane, nicknamed “Big Yeller” which stands over 200 ft tall, is owned by PCL Construction Management. PCL Superintendent, Daryl Campbell,...

Article - /unews/article/destination-project-powers-ahead-big-yeller - October 11, 2016

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Recognized for his integrity and impassioned approach to the law, the Honourable Mr. Justice Ronald A. Skolrood (BA ’83) has made significant contributions to his profession, all the while giving back to his community through generous volunteerism. The...

Article - /unews/article/esteemed-justice-ronald-skolrood-named-university-lethbridge-alumni-association-2016-alumnus - October 11, 2016

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For the Honourable Mr. Justice Ronald A. Skolrood (BA ’83), there’s no questioning the value of a liberal arts education. It not only set him on the path to a more than 30-year law career, it broadened Skolrood’s campus experience and helped established...

Article - /unews/article/liberal-arts-education-set-foundation-skolroods-career - October 11, 2016

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The list of past honorees includes a who’s-who of astronauts, premiers, international entertainers, world renowned scientists, authors and more, and with the University of Lethbridge approaching its 50th anniversary, nominations are being sought for a...

Article - /unews/article/seeking-special-group-honorees-50th-anniversary-year - October 12, 2016

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Anna Kovalchuk (BSc ’14, MSc ’15), a PhD student at the University of Lethbridge, is one of 166 doctoral students in Canada to be awarded a 2015-2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.The recent announcement by the Government of Canada also included 70...

Article - /unews/article/chemotherapy-research-program-earns-anna-kovalchuk-esteemed-vanier-canada-graduate - October 13, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the hard work and achievements of its newest group of graduates at the Fall 2016 Convocation ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15.The U of L will award a total of 240 degrees,...

Article - /unews/article/university-prepares-celebrate-new-graduates-fall-2016-convocation - October 13, 2016

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When he decided to study at the University of Lethbridge, Douglas Kiss (BSc ’15) wasn’t thinking about its small class sizes or its world-class faculty; he just wanted to be near a lovely young woman he’d recently met. His eventual aim was medical...

Article - /unews/article/research-opportunities-helped-pave-way-medical-school-new-graduate-kiss - October 13, 2016

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Although his work is focused on one of our generation’s biggest diseases, Dr. Roy Golsteyn (BSc ’84) is honed in on the smallest of details to help bring it to its knees.Golsteyn’s biological sciences lab has had its sights set on cancer for years and...

Article - /unews/article/prairie-view-opens-new-research-frontier-golsteyn - October 14, 2016

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The Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA) program, delivered collaboratively by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge, has met national standards for nursing schools and obtained accreditation by the Canadian Association of...

Article - /unews/article/local-nursing-education-program-achieves-accreditation-0 - October 17, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team warmed up for the upcoming iGEM Giant Jamboree by taking first place in the collegiate division of the Alberta Genetically Engineered Machines (aGEM) competition in...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-igem-team-gears-boston-win-agem-competition - October 17, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus is excited to introduce its new Campus Manager, Leah Zelin.Zelin is a born-and-raised Calgarian with an extensive background in post-secondary operations and leadership. She begins her one-year term on Monday,...

Article - /unews/article/leah-zelin-new-face-universitys-calgary-campus - October 17, 2016

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A new study has found that food insecurity for the country’s poorest seniors is cut nearly in half once they achieve the age of 65 and are eligible for the guaranteed annual income provided through the Old Age Security (OAS) program. It subsequently...

Article - /unews/article/study-finds-food-insecurity-issues-halved-guaranteed-annual-income - October 21, 2016

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By: Meagan Williams
As the winter months quickly approach, work on the Destination Project is far from slowing down. University President, Dr. Mike Mahon, recently toured the construction site and says the progress is remarkable.“I toured the site in early September and in...

Article - /unews/article/boots-ground-destination-project-powers-ahead - October 24, 2016

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By: Meagan Williams
Halloween on campus will be filled with the screams of unwilling personal details suffering a quick but gruesome end. Information Technology Services is inviting students, staff and faculty, and the wider community to come and shred their unwanted...

Article - /unews/article/shred-street-set-thrill - October 24, 2016

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Innovation in family and small business in southern Alberta received a major boost today as RBC pledged $750,000 to the University of Lethbridge’s AGILITY program and the Faculty of Management.The gift specifically supports programs and initiatives...

Article - /unews/article/agility-program-and-faculty-management-receive-major-rbc-gift-support-innovation - October 25, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors appointed three Tier II Board of Governors Research Chairs recently, rewarding outstanding faculty members who are committed to excellence in graduate student training and who possess outstanding records...

Article - /unews/article/marynowski-stewart-lenon-appointed-tier-ii-board-governors-research-chairs - October 25, 2016

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The University of Lethbridge’s research excellence and commitment to the student experience continue to solidify its place as one of the country’s top universities as recognized by Maclean’s 2017 University Rankings.For the fifth consecutive year, the U...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-strengths-recognized-maclean%E2%80%99s-2017-university-rankings - October 26, 2016

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Word has spread about the Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition co-hosted by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge. This year, 54 post-secondary students registered to participate in the two-day event Friday and Saturday.Now in its...

Article - /unews/article/second-annual-agribusiness-case-competition-draws-dozen-teams - October 27, 2016

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The AGILITY Idea Shop was officially unveiled recently at the University of Lethbridge, the latest in a series of innovation zones being put into place across campus."The Idea Shop is open to all majors and is a space that students can use for...

Article - /unews/article/agility-idea-shop-space-innovation-collaboration - October 28, 2016

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For the second consecutive year the University of Lethbridge has improved its ranking among the country’s elite research universities, moving up one spot in each of the undergraduate and overall categories of Research InfoSource’s annual Research...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-continues-move-research-infosource-rankings-list - October 31, 2016

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