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As threats to plant and animal species across Canada continue to escalate, a new study, led by University of Lethbridge plant ecologist Dr. Jenny McCune, has provided a baseline look at how sources of pollution overlap the known ranges of nearly 500 at...

Article - /unews/article/research-paper-opens-eyes-how-much-pollution-may-be-affecting-our-endangered-species - November 27, 2019

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Italian food, phenomenal entertainment and original artwork in support of students of the arts.Bonjourno! Grazie! Vino! Amore! Abbondànza! Brush up on your Italian and get ready for Abbondànza, the Faculty of Fine Arts annual student scholarship...

Article - /unews/article/abbond%C3%A0nza-promises-evening-no-other - December 3, 2019

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Two University of Lethbridge biology students earned first-place awards for their research at the recent 40th annual North American Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, the largest yearly gathering of environmental...

Article - /unews/article/biology-student-projects-earn-awards-international-conference - December 4, 2019

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Mental health services for University of Lethbridge students are receiving an online boost with the introduction of the TAO Connect digital platform, making behavioural health therapy more accessible, efficient and effective.Through TAO (therapy...

Article - /unews/article/new-digital-therapy-platform-introduced-enhance-mental-health-services-students - December 5, 2019

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The Songs for Hope Society has used the power of music to inspire philanthropy and boost local cancer research to the tune of $53,550.The society’s CancerBlast concert, held last April, brought together trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann and local...

Article - /unews/article/cancerblast-concert-raises-more-50000-cancer-research - December 19, 2019

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Campus was literally abuzz this past summer and the U of L Students’ Union Food Bank is reaping the benefit. Thanks to the presence of 40 of their beehives on campus, Kiwi Brian’s Honey donated 24 kilograms of honey to the ULSU Food Bank this past week....

Article - /unews/article/local-company-supports-u-l-students%E2%80%99-union-food-bank - December 9, 2019

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In September, 2017, Hurricane Maria decimated the island country of Dominica, destroying its lush landscape and flattening every building in its path.In November, Jake Cameron, systems support specialist with the U of L Library, spent two weeks helping...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-employee-part-rotary-project-bring-technology-schools-dominica - December 9, 2019

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The University of Lethbridge and its oldest international partner, Japan’s Hokkai-Gakuen University (HGU), have further cemented their relationship with the recent signing of an agreement that allows HGU students to complete their first two years at...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-and-hokkai-gakuen-university-sign-double-degree-agreement - December 16, 2019

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A unique and innovative partnership between the Blackfoot Confederacy, the University of Lethbridge and the Mastercard Foundation will support and enable Indigenous youth to achieve their goals and become leaders in their communities.This...

Article - /unews/article/new-partnership-tackle-education-barriers-indigenous-youth-and-support-economic - December 18, 2019

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A lot goes on at the University of Lethbridge over the course of a year. From new knowledge out of our world-class researchers to student success stories, philanthropic ventures, community outreach initiatives and more, the U of L is a beacon of...

Article - /unews/article/best-best-our-selections-top-stories-2019 - December 20, 2019

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Two University of Lethbridge employees who volunteer with Team Rubicon have returned from a two-week deployment to provide disaster recovery in The Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. Eric Foster, team lead with Campus Safety, and Nolan Meyer, emergency...

Article - /unews/article/u-l-employees-volunteer-disaster-recovery-effort-bahamas - December 24, 2019

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As Alberta’s climate changes, the demand for practical information on climate extremes and their impact is increasing and University of Lethbridge professors, Dr. Stefan Kienzle, (Department of Geography & Environment) and Christine Clark (Department of...

Article - /unews/article/interactive-website-shows-albertans-how-climate-changing-their-backyard - January 6, 2020

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The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce that Power Corporation of Canada, together with Canada Life, is continuing its longstanding support of the University with a multi-faceted gift supporting scientific discovery and liberal education.The...

Article - /unews/article/power-corporation-canada-canada-life-gift-support-scientific-discovery-university-lethbridge - January 10, 2020

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The speaker lineup is set for the first TEDxULeth event at the University of Lethbridge, with 11 presenters readying to take the stage on January 25, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m.Organizers were flooded with applications in advance of the November deadline...

Article - /unews/article/speaker-lineup-confirmed-tedxuleth-event - January 10, 2020

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The family farm will come to life inside the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness as the University of Lethbridge hosts its ninth annual Play Day on Family Day, Monday, February 17, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Presented in partnership with...

Article - /unews/article/annual-family-day-play-day-celebration-highlight-agriculture-themed-activities - January 13, 2020

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The Chess for Life program at the University of Lethbridge received a boost of $8,300 thanks to 100 Women Who Care, Lethbridge.“We are incredibly grateful for this donation,” says Dr. Lance Grigg, an associate professor in the Faculty of Education and...

Article - /unews/article/100-women-who-care-lethbridge-group-gives-u-l%E2%80%99s-chess-life-program - January 14, 2020

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Thanks to the significant donation from Dr. Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess to the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, and the extraordinary opportunities offered to Art History and Museum Studies students at the University of Lethbridge, visitors to...

Article - /unews/article/museum-studies-intern-curates-inuit-art-exhibition-ulethbridge-hess-gallery - January 15, 2020

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Southern Alberta employers are invited to join University of Lethbridge Co-operative Education (Co-op) programs, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Lethbridge, for a brief presentation on how U of L co-op students can meet their...

Article - /unews/article/community-organizations-collaborate-assist-local-employers-accessing-federal-funds-hiring - January 16, 2020

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The explosive issue of gene editing and the ethical questions surrounding this emerging technique will serve as the focus for the first Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) Speaker Series talk of 2020.Dr. Eric Mathison, clinical ethicist...

Article - /unews/article/ethics-gene-editing-focus-arrti-speaker-series-free-public-presentation - January 17, 2020

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On Thursday, January 23, University of Lethbridge kinesiology professor, Dr. Carly Adams, will present, “Hey, why don't we have a bonspiel?” Oral Histories, Sport, and (re)Imaging Community. This is the fourth talk of the 2019/20 season for the Faculty...

Article - /unews/article/public-professor-series-talk-highlight-value-oral-histories-we-examine-nikkei-experience - January 20, 2020

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12-year Canadian National Women's Hockey Team veteran and three-time Olympic medalist Meaghan Mikkelson will headline the 8th Annual Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gymnasium.The Pronghorn...

Article - /unews/article/three-time-olympic-medalist-meaghan-mikkelson-headlines-8th-annual-pronghorns-scholarship - January 22, 2020

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A five-year commitment of support from a University of Lethbridge alumnus has given the Pronghorns women’s hockey team a power play opportunity in the ultra-competitive Canada West recruiting battle.Dan Laplante (BMgt ’88), retired entrepreneur and...

Article - /unews/article/alumnus-laplante-throws-support-behind-pronghorns-womens-hockey-team - January 23, 2020

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The University of Lethbridge has renamed its Elders Room, dedicating the space as the Carolla Calf Robe Elders and Ceremony Room at a ceremonial event in University Hall.Carolla (Napiakii) Calf Robe was an Elder in Residence at the University for 11...

Article - /unews/article/university-dedicates-carolla-napiakii-calf-robe-elders-and-ceremony-room - January 24, 2020

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Launched as one of the richest prizes for student short story fiction writing in Canada, participation in the School of Liberal Education’s inaugural Bridge Prize contest has far exceeded all expectations.When the submission deadline closed at midnight...

Article - /unews/article/interest-bridge-prize-explodes-340-entries - January 27, 2020

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The Department of Geography & Environment hosted an international workshop and honoured a respected emeritus professor at the same time.The workshop, Canadian Contributions to the Study of Ancient Jordan, brought together scholars from across Canada,...

Article - /unews/article/new-workshop-series-debuts-celebrates-impact-geographer-dr-we-aufrecht - January 27, 2020

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