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Academic research, innovation, student opportunity and industry connection received a huge boost recently as the University of Lethbridge formally joined the Composites Research Network (CRN).Canada’s leading network for composites research and the...

Article - /unews/article/new-links-industry-and-innovation-realized-u-l-joins-composites-research-network - January 31, 2017

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The University of Lethbridge has added a special spring Open House for prospective students, their families and the local community to learn more about the exciting educational opportunities being offered.“This is a chance for people to visit campus and...

Article - /unews/article/possibilities-be-showcased-50th-anniversary-open-house - February 2, 2017

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While popular culture is just beginning to wrestle with questions surrounding transgender individuals, the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Paul Vasey has been at the forefront of research in these areas for the better part of 15 years. It’s no wonder...

Article - /unews/article/vasey%E2%80%99s-gender-studies-research-featured-national-geographic-magazine-documentary - February 2, 2017

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A special year marks a change to a very special event for the University of Lethbridge as the Calgary Alumni & Friends Concert will feature a night of inspiring songs and stories from three remarkable southern Alberta-based songwriters.“This is our 50th...

Article - /unews/article/highway-3-trio-headline-50th-anniversary-edition-calgary-alumni-friends-concert - February 2, 2017

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As we near spring and the impending announcement of the provincial budget, I feel it is important to begin updating the University community on the preparation of our budget in relation to the Campus Alberta Operating Grant.The University is still...

Article - /unews/article/open-mike-preparing-2017-provincial-budget - February 7, 2017

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In celebration of National Periodic Table day, the University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce a donation of a special kind for the Destination Project. A group of former staff and faculty members and current faculty members has generously donated a...

Article - /unews/article/eye-popping-donation-epitomizes-science-display - February 7, 2017

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Agriculture industry leaders will gather at the University of Lethbridge, Feb. 9-10, for the annual AGILITY Innovation Summit: Future of Food.This student-focused event features industry experts who will address key topics such as the explosive growth...

Article - /unews/article/agility-innovation-summit-feature-agriculture-industry-leaders - February 7, 2017

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University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Shelly Wismath can count herself among the best university teachers in Canada. She is one of 10 university teachers to receive the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, an award that recognizes exceptional teachers in...

Article - /unews/article/dr-shelly-wismath-receives-prestigious-3m-national-teaching-fellowship - February 7, 2017

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By: Meagan Williams
In a project that has been pushing forward since May 2016, the upgrades to Piikani House are nearing completion.Scaffolding is moving around and coming down as the exterior of the 25-year-old residence received a face-lift. A more modern look and water...

Article - /unews/article/progress-pushing-forward-piikani-house - February 13, 2017

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Describing himself under the broad umbrella of “philosopher of science,” it is no wonder that Dr. Kent Peacock’s perspective of the world is big picture in nature. With one foot rooted in science and the other in philosophy, he examines the world’s...

Article - /unews/article/peacock-presenting-big-picture-view-albertas-future - February 13, 2017

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 Abdullah Mouslli didn’t want to become one of the lost generation whose life and future was limited because of the civil war in Syria. He’d seen it happen to his friends, their lives cut short when they joined rebels because their families had no money...

Article - /unews/article/student-refugee-program-gets-strong-start-u-l - February 14, 2017

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It’s a year-long celebration at the University of Lethbridge in honour of our 50th anniversary, so it only makes sense that the Play Day 2017 theme is one big family birthday party.The sixth annual Family Day play event takes place Monday, February 20,...

Article - /unews/article/birthday-party-fitting-theme-50th-anniversary-edition-play-day - February 16, 2017

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In a first for the University of Lethbridge, Yanjun Shi (BA ’14) has been chosen as one of 13 Alberta graduate students to receive the prestigious Alberta SPOR Graduate Studentship in Patient-Oriented Research. The award will provide her with $30,000 in...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-master%E2%80%99s-student-awarded-alberta-spor-graduate-studentship - February 16, 2017

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Today’s school counsellors are linchpins to smoothly functioning schools. They recognize that mental, social and emotional health leads to better academic performance, and that strong student/teacher relationships enhance classroom management.Teacher...

Article - /unews/article/counsellors-key-assets-any-well-functioning-school - February 17, 2017

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Students who pursue a career in education are eager to begin working in the field. The University of Lethbridge honours their enthusiasm by having prospective students complete 60 hours of practicum in real-world classrooms before they apply to the...

Article - /unews/article/value-practicum - February 21, 2017

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The Raising Spirit project by the Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society, and supported by the University of Lethbridge’s Institute for Child and Youth Studies (I-CYS), has received a Canada 150 grant worth $10,000 that will allow it to undertake a...

Article - /unews/article/raising-spirit-project-receives-canada-150-grant - February 22, 2017

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Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the University of Lethbridge has evolved into one of the top research universities in the country, and will celebrate systematic enquiry throughout Research Week 2017 – Spotlight on Research, March 13-18, 2017.The...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-invites-community-participate-research-week-2017 - February 28, 2017

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Intuitively, Dr. Josephine Mills, curator of the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, knows people get something out of art. Exactly how people engage with art remains a mystery even though art galleries, large and small, have a big interest in being...

Article - /unews/article/grant-enables-u-l-researchers-investigate-how-people-engage-art - February 28, 2017

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For many minor-level coaches, access to reliable, evidence-based sport psychology resources is simply beyond their reach. In response to this, a University of Lethbridge kinesiology professor and her colleagues have developed a new website,...

Article - /unews/article/sport-psychology-website-created-free-resource-all-coaches-looking-enhance-athletic - March 1, 2017

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This year’s Native Awareness Week from March 6 to 10 will pay tribute to the long-held relationship between the University of Lethbridge and Indigenous peoples.Among the many events taking place, the U of L, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary,...

Article - /unews/article/native-awareness-week-include-pipe-ceremony - March 2, 2017

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University of Lethbridge alumnus Julian SpearChief-Morris (BA’13) said he was headed for law school in a 2012 video feature he shot while a member of the Pronghorns men’s basketball team.“After I finish at the University of Lethbridge I hope to travel...

Article - /unews/article/spearchief-morris-embracing-opportunity-affect-change - March 6, 2017

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The thundering hooves of buffalo are once again being heard on the plains of Banff National Park thanks to a historically collective effort, not the least of which involved the University of Lethbridge’s own Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) ’72, DASc ...

Article - /unews/article/little-bear-plays-role-bringing-bison-back-banff - March 6, 2017

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A new book co-edited by Dr. Glenda Tibe Bonifacio digs into immigration and immigrants’ experiences in small cities in Canada.Canadian Perspectives on Immigration in Small Cities is a collection of essays by scholars who study immigration in smaller...

Article - /unews/article/bonifacio-book-focuses-immigrants-experiences-small-cities - March 7, 2017

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One of the world’s leading and most talked about neuroscientists is the featured speaker as the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Neuroscience celebrates Brain Awareness Week, March 14-18, 2017.The annual week of activities, presented by...

Article - /unews/article/renowned-neuroscientist-dr-adrian-owen-headlines-annual-brain-awareness-week-activities - March 10, 2017

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For 10 years, University of Lethbridge alumnus Terry Whitehead (BA ’94) has generously supported emerging writers through the Play Right Prize Competition, inspiring and motivating young playwrights to pursue the written craft.The 2017 Play Right Prizes...

Article - /unews/article/play-right-prize-competition-celebrate-winners-10th-annual-play-right-prize-gala - March 15, 2017

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