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Canadian families are becoming more diverse and they’re pretty stable units overall, as shown in the sixth and latest edition of Close Relations.Authored by Dr. Susan McDaniel, a University of Lethbridge sociology professor and director of the Prentice...

Article - /unews/article/changing-face-canadian-family - March 27, 2018

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The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association is getting a helping hand from students at both the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College.The No Horsin’ Around Culinary Cook-Off is a collaborative event initiated by the Integrated Management...

Article - /unews/article/dhillon-school-business-students-benefit-local-non-profit-part-experiential-learning-project - March 28, 2018

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One of the world’s leading biophysics scientists is coming to the University of Lethbridge as part of the Canada 150 Research Chairs program.Dr. Borries Demeler, a world-renowned expert on analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC), is one of 24 scientists...

Article - /unews/article/world-leading-research-scientist-recruited-through-canada-150-research-chairs-program - March 29, 2018

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For their part in illuminating aspects of Canadian history, Ashley Henrickson and Danica Renke, two University of Lethbridge master’s students, have won 2017 Government of Canada History Awards worth $2,000 each.The awards honour the exceptional work of...

Article - /unews/article/two-u-l-students-win-significant-history-awards - April 3, 2018

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The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business will celebrate its 31st Annual Scholarship Dinner on Friday, Apr. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre by honouring Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon.Dhillon, the president and CEO of...

Article - /unews/article/annual-scholarship-dinner-honour-bob-dhillon - April 11, 2018

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Adventure and growth often present themselves through the door of discomfort. That’s what Dhillon School of Business alumni, Felipe Civita Ferreira (BMgt ’15), learned long ago.That philosophy drove him at age 17 to leave Sao Paulo, Brazil and journey...

Article - /unews/article/where-adventure-leads - April 12, 2018

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Imogen Pohl, who’s just finishing her second year as a University of Lethbridge student, received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from Gov. Gen. Julie Payette (DSc ’05) at a ceremony at Rideau Hall during National Volunteer Week.The medal...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-student-receives-sovereign%E2%80%99s-medal-volunteers - April 16, 2018

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As the University of Lethbridge celebrates National Volunteer Week, it is proud to announce James Berezan as the 2018 recipient of the Senate Volunteer Award.The epitome of a committed volunteer, Berezan has willingly donated his time, expertise and...

Article - /unews/article/substantial-contributions-earn-berezan-recognition-through-senate-volunteer-award - April 17, 2018

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Five new appointments as Board of Governors Research Chairs highlight the exceptional scholarly work of a diverse cadre of professors at the University of Lethbridge.“I am pleased to announce these appointments as Board of Governors Research Chairs,”...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-board-governors-appoints-five-research-chairs - April 20, 2018

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The Dhillon School of Business celebrated its annual Scholarship Dinner on April 13, 2018. This year’s event brought together 450 guests to honour Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon and raised $50,000 for student scholarships. The event was supported by Avail CPA as...

Article - /unews/article/dhillon-school-business-scholarship-dinner-brings-50000-students - April 23, 2018

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Alumni have always played an important role in the University community and the U of L Alumni Association (ULAA) has been key in that process. Whether at ULAA executive meetings, or board and senate meetings, this diverse group represents U of L alumni...

Article - /unews/article/alumni-profile-brenna-scott - April 24, 2018

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When Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame releases its 2018 inductees list on Thursday, University of Lethbridge Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education professor Dr. Carly Adams will have played a key part in the process.Adams was chosen recently to...

Article - /unews/article/adams-named-canada-sports-hall-fame-member-selection-committee - April 25, 2018

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The University of Lethbridge will host many of the finest undergraduate student researchers in the province at the 4th Annual Undergraduate Research in Science Conference of Alberta (URSCA), Apr. 29-30, 2018.A celebration of Alberta discovery and...

Article - /unews/article/leading-undergraduate-researchers-coming-campus-urcsa-conference-apr-29-30 - April 27, 2018

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As youth flock to soccer pitches and baseball diamonds for spring league play, a University of Lethbridge researcher has some tips for coaches to help ensure they have a good experience and are more likely to find success on and off the field.Dr. Danny...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-study-points-team-identity-key-factor-youth-sports - May 1, 2018

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The Dhillon School of Business has joined the ranks of the world’s top business schools by achieving accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.Synonymous with the highest standards of quality,...

Article - /unews/article/dhillon-school-business-earns-accreditation-aacsb-international - May 1, 2018

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Researchers surmise that Alzheimer’s disease can start 20 or 30 years before any signs or symptoms appear, but they don’t know exactly what’s going on in the brain in those early stages of the disease.University of Lethbridge neuroscientists want to...

Article - /unews/article/ccbn-create-dynamic-imaging-research-program - May 2, 2018

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A trio of University of Lethbridge researchers are among 186 persons who have been announced as new or renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) by the Government of Canada.Drs. Monique Giroux (Indigenous studies), Trushar Patel (chemistry & biochemistry)...

Article - /unews/article/breadth-research-highlighted-latest-crc-announcements - May 3, 2018

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The University of Lethbridge is excited to recognize Dr. Reginald Bibby with an honorary degree at the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies.Bibby, a faculty member in the University’s Department of Sociology for more than four decades, has made...

Article - /unews/article/trend-identifying-sociologist-dr-reg-bibby-receive-honorary-degree-spring-2018-convocation - May 7, 2018

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SPICA, the joint mission between the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) to observe the infrared with super sensitive instruments, was named one of three finalists in ESA’s M5 call for mission proposals on Monday, May 7.“I...

Article - /unews/article/spica-mission-major-university-lethbridge-contribution-one-step-closer-reality - May 8, 2018

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With more space exploration and possible colonization on the horizon, a group of international researchers, including the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Olga Kovalchuk, combined forces to produce a roadmap to enhancing human radioresistance, or the...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-contributes-roadmap-enhancing-human-resistance-radiation-life-space - May 10, 2018

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The University of Lethbridge is privileged to recognize Canadian icon and three-time Paralympic gold medalist Rick Hansen with an honorary degree at the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies.Hansen, known as the Man in Motion for undertaking an epic two...

Article - /unews/article/university-honour-man-motion-rick-hansen-honorary-degree-2018-spring-convocation - May 14, 2018

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Final exams can exert a great deal of stress on students and for those who take advantage of the supports offered by the University’s Accommodated Learning Centre (ALC), some of that stress is alleviated, allowing for students to achieve their best...

Article - /unews/article/accommodated-learning-centre-invaluable-during-spring-final-exam-period - May 15, 2018

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A total of 17 student teams from 13 high schools across southern Alberta have been spending the past four weeks weighing whether they should buy gold, treasury bills or stocks in fictitious companies as they try to build their portfolios in the lead-up...

Article - /unews/article/third-annual-dhillon-school-business-high-school-finance-competition-concluding-final - May 16, 2018

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Dr. Gerlinde Metz, who has established one of the world’s leading research programs, with major contributions to the study of behavioural neuroscience, stress and trans-generational trauma, is the winner of the 2018 University of Lethbridge Speaker...

Article - /unews/article/influential-neuroscientist-dr-gerlinde-metz-earns-speaker-research-award - May 17, 2018

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The University of Lethbridge is proud to celebrate the contributions of Margaret (Maggie) Macdonald, an influential member of the Alberta library community, by presenting her with an honorary degree at the 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies.Macdonald’s...

Article - /unews/article/university-celebrates-contributions-influential-librarian-margaret-macdonald-honorary-degree - May 18, 2018

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