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Dr. Anne Dymond, an art history professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Fine Arts, could not sit idly by as a humanitarian crisis was unfolding in Syria. The fact she had no connection to the country or that it was halfway around the...

Article - /unews/article/community-involvement-earns-dymond-recognition-through-university-lethbridge-volunteer-award - April 10, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge congratulates all Leaders of Tomorrow award winners; they are shining examples of engaged citizenship. As part of National Volunteer Week, Volunteer Lethbridge announced the winners at a gala Thursday evening.Among the...

Article - /unews/article/congratulations-our-leaders-tomorrow-award-winners - April 11, 2019

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A year’s worth of creativity and dedication was on display Monday, April 8 at the annual Department of Art Open Studio exhibition and award reception. Works created by advanced and senior art studio students adorned the walls of the 8th level Centre for...

Article - /unews/article/annual-art-open-house-celebrates-23-student-award-winners - April 11, 2019

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On Friday, April 12, 2019, the Dhillon School of Business celebrated its annual Scholarship Dinner by honouring Ralph A. Thrall III and the McIntyre Ranch. The event brought in $30,000 for the Ralph Thrall McIntyre Ranch Scholarship Fund and a...

Article - /unews/article/dhillon-school-business-scholarship-dinner-raises-30000-students - April 15, 2019

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A research project led by a University of Lethbridge undergraduate has revealed evidence of an evolutionary relationship between migration and vocal duetting in birds.Vocal duets occur when a mated pair of birds sings together. The study, which is the...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-study-tracks-evolution-bird-behaviour - April 16, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved the reappointment of President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon to a third term. At the request of Dr. Mahon, this appointment is for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2020 and will be...

Article - /unews/article/president-and-vice-chancellor-dr-mike-mahon-reappointed-three-year-term - April 23, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge is receiving over $1.6 million in funding towards two projects to support sustainable and culturally respectful resource development. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation,...

Article - /unews/article/government-canada-supports-sustainable-and-culturally-respectful-resource-development - April 24, 2019

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Dr. Erasmus Okine will continue in his role as vice-president (research) for a second term following the approval of the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors.“We are extremely pleased Erasmus has been reappointed for another five years as our...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-appoints-dr-erasmus-okine-second-term-vice-president-research - April 25, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge is proud to recognize the significant contributions of Dr. Arthur B. McDonald, a professor emeritus of physics at Queen’s University, by presenting him with an honorary degree at the 2019 Spring Convocation ceremonies...

Article - /unews/article/university-celebrates-contributions-nobel-prize-winning-physicist-honorary-degree - April 29, 2019

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Like many of us, Dr. Richard Larouche is looking forward to hitting the road and experiencing the beauty of the Canadian landscape this summer. Unlike the majority, he’ll be doing so on his bike, with an ambitious plan to cycle 8,000 kilometres across...

Article - /unews/article/larouche-cycle-across-canada-raising-funds-alzheimer-research - May 3, 2019

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Dr. Trushar Patel at the University of Lethbridge and Dr. Carla Coffin at the University of Calgary have secured Alberta Innovates funding worth $639,000 to further research aimed at developing innovative strategies to combat hepatitis B virus (HBV)...

Article - /unews/article/alberta-innovates-grant-facilitates-joint-research-project-hepatitis-b-virus - April 30, 2019

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The President’s Award for Service Excellence is awarded annually to University of Lethbridge employees in recognition of the provision of exceptional service to the University of Lethbridge and members of the University community.Typically, one award is...

Article - /unews/article/university-names-2019-presidents-award-winners - May 1, 2019

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Hugh A. Dempsey, one of Alberta’s most renowned storytellers, authors and historians will be recognized by the University of Lethbridge when he is awarded an honorary degree at 2019 Spring Convocation.Dempsey, the Chief Curator Emeritus of the Glenbow...

Article - /unews/article/alberta-historian-and-author-hugh-dempsey-receive-honorary-degree - May 6, 2019

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A cello that’s now a clock. A violin transformed into a beautiful painting. A variety of styles and inspirations that create show-stopping centerpieces to feature in your home. One of a kind, once unplayable-violins painted and repurposed by renowned...

Article - /unews/article/young-artists-music-academy-fundraiser-features-unique-works-musical-art - May 3, 2019

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More than 100 Grade 6–8 students caused the University of Lethbridge’s largest lecture hall to vibrate with energy during the first annual Let’s Talk Science Challenge on May 2. The students cheered and clapped in their excitement to participate in this...

Article - /unews/article/igniting-southern-alberta-students-science - May 6, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge is pleased to recognize the work of Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a professor of social work at McGill University, by presenting her with an honorary degree at the University’s 2019 Spring Convocation ceremonies.Blackstock has spent...

Article - /unews/article/dr-cindy-blackstock-be-recognized-honorary-degree-work-addressing-issues-facing-indigenous - May 13, 2019

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How have current stories of migration been shaped by longer histories of borders and displacement? What can the experiences of those crossing the Canada-U.S. border tell us about the history of Canada and the U.S.?These are some of the questions driving...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-researcher-part-team-study-migration-through-lens-refugee-experience - May 14, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge, in partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge and Beakerhead Creative Society, are planning a community celebration to mark the official opening of its new Science and Academic Building – and everyone’s invited.The...

Article - /unews/article/university-officially-open-new-science-and-academic-building-community-celebration - May 15, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge’s annual Chancellor’s Dinner is of special significance this year as it will mark the first official event for Charles Weaselhead, the U of L’s first Indigenous chancellor.Weaselhead’s historic appointment by the U of L...

Article - /unews/article/annual-dinner-first-official-event-new-chancellor-charles-weaselhead - May 16, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge is thrilled to recognize international real estate developer Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon by presenting him with an honorary degree at Spring 2019 Convocation.Dhillon’s vision of creating a business school that cultivates...

Article - /unews/article/dhillon-school-business-benefactor-be-recognized-honorary-degree - May 17, 2019

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A team of University of Lethbridge researchers and Blackfoot Elders will soon embark on an ambitious project that will provide immediate virtual access to historical Blackfoot objects held in museums, thanks to federal funding from the New Frontiers in...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-research-project-will-provide-access-detailed-models-historical-blackfoot-objects-held - May 22, 2019

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Recognized as a pioneer in the study of radiation biology, cancer and epigenetics, Dr. Olga Kovalchuk has been named the winner of the 2019 University of Lethbridge Speaker Research Award.Kovalchuk, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences,...

Article - /unews/article/dr-olga-kovalchuk-be-awarded-2019-university-lethbridge-speaker-research-award - May 22, 2019

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To put it simply, Dr. Harold Jansen loves to teach.A political science professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Arts & Science, Jansen is the winner of the Distinguished Teaching Award. He will receive the award at 2019 Spring Convocation...

Article - /unews/article/love-teaching-inspires-distinguished-teaching-award-winner-dr-harold-jansen - May 27, 2019

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Utilizing a personable approach that always seeks to improve the learning experience for his students, Dr. Olu Awosoga has been named a University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Teaching Chair.Guided by a belief that the most effective teaching...

Article - /unews/article/faculty-health-sciences-professor-dr-olu-awosoga-named-board-governors-teaching-chair - May 28, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the achievements of its newest graduates at the 2019 Spring Convocation, May 30 and 31 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness.Distinguishing themselves among the many outstanding...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-celebrate-student-medal-winners-2019-spring-convocation - May 29, 2019

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