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The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the first of its honorary degree recipients to be recognized at Spring 2022 Convocation — naturalist and award-wining author Kevin Van Tighem.“We’re so excited to once again host an in-person...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-recognize-naturalist-kevin-van-tighem-honorary-degree - May 2, 2022

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As one of the country’s best young research scientists, Dr. Trushar Patel has earned numerous honours for his expertise with viruses and RNA-based vaccines. His work in the lab and in mentoring student researchers is only a fraction of what Patel brings...

Article - /unews/article/key-member-return-campus-committee-dr-trushar-patel-receive-university-volunteer-award - May 4, 2022

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An influential medical doctor who has significantly enhanced the health and well-being of Canadian society, Dr. Ruth Collins-Nakai is the second of four distinguished individuals who will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Lethbridge at...

Article - /unews/article/pediatric-cardiologist-and-public-health-changemaker-dr-ruth-collins-nakai-receive-honorary - May 9, 2022

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The EleV Navigator Team earned a significant honour Tuesday at the University of Lethbridge, helping set the stage for the important work they will soon begin in the Blackfoot communities of Kainai, Piikani and Siksika.Seeking to set the paths of the...

Article - /unews/article/moving-forward-good-way-elev-navigator-team-given-blackfoot-name - May 10, 2022

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Recognized as one of Canada’s leading sociologists, Dr. Trevor Harrison is renowned for his interdisciplinary approach to research that delves into many of today’s vital issues related to globalization, populism, immigration and political economy. The...

Article - /unews/article/dr-trevor-harrison-leading-researcher-study-populism-named-winner-speaker-research-award - May 11, 2022

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Psychology and dramatic arts student Avery Raine is the winner of the 2022 Play Right Prize competition. Raine’s play, Relativity, Etc., is an imagined rendition of the life of one of the true icons of the 20th century.Raine was honoured along with...

Article - /unews/article/play-right-prize-winner-avery-raine-delves-fascinating-life-albert-einstein%E2%80%99s-first-wife - May 12, 2022

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Started as a one-week science camp and a handful of school workshops in 2002, Destination Exploration (DE) has blossomed into the flagship STEM youth outreach program in southern Alberta. On Saturday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University of...

Article - /unews/article/destination-exploration-celebrating-20-years-stem-outreach-activities-community-open-house - May 12, 2022

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Strong and resilient are two terms that barely scratch the surface when describing Olympic athlete, trauma survivor and inspiring Indigenous speaker Waneek Horn-Miller, who will be presented with a University of Lethbridge honorary degree at Spring 2022...

Article - /unews/article/inspiring-indigenous-speaker-and-olympian-waneek-horn-miller-be-granted-honorary-degree - May 16, 2022

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An inspiring educator who finds ways to challenge her students while complementing their knowledge, new media professor Leanne Elias (BFA ’95, MEd ’03) is this year’s recipient of the Board of Governors Teaching Chair.Elias plans to develop and deliver...

Article - /unews/article/new-media-professor-leanne-elias-awarded-board-governors-teaching-chair - May 18, 2022

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As one of Canada’s most respected legal minds, Supreme Court Justice John Charles (Jack) Major ruled on some of our country’s most important decisions. The University of Lethbridge is proud to present Major with an honorary degree at its Spring 2022...

Article - /unews/article/honourable-john-charles-jack-major-supreme-court-justice-be-granted-honorary-degree - May 20, 2022

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The University of Lethbridge will hold its annual Chancellor’s Dinner during Spring 2022 Convocation, marking a pair of momentous occasions — the return of an in-person event for the first time since 2019, and the final Chancellor’s Dinner for...

Article - /unews/article/person-event-returns-tickets-available-chancellor-charles-weaselhead%E2%80%99s-final-chancellor%E2%80%99s - May 24, 2022

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A collaboration between a University of Lethbridge graduate student, two highly specialized ULethbridge research labs and the University of Vienna has determined the three-dimensional structure of a specific long noncoding RNA molecule involved in...

Article - /unews/article/ulethbridge-researchers-help-determine-3-d-structure-important-human-rna - May 26, 2022

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This week, the University of Lethbridge will celebrate the achievements of three graduating classes with an unprecedented six, in-person convocation ceremonies over three days. A total of 1,220 students will cross the stage at Spring 2022 Convocation,...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-spring-2022-convocation-week-activities - May 30, 2022

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A positive trend has been developing at the University of Lethbridge as more and more Indigenous students are earning post-secondary degrees, culminating with a record 98 graduates crossing the stage at the 2021/22 convocation ceremonies.Nestled in the...

Article - /unews/article/record-number-indigenous-students-graduating-throughout-spring-2022-convocation-celebrations - May 31, 2022

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Dr. Athan Zovoilis, professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, will continue his cutting-edge research with the renewal of his Tier 2 Canada Research Chair funding.Zovoilis, a Canada Research Chair in RNA...

Article - /unews/article/dr-athan-zovoilis-has-canada-research-chair-renewed-five-year-term - June 2, 2022

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Jarislowsky Foundation supporting new Chair with $2-million investmentThe University of Lethbridge is joining a network of five universities from across Canada engaged in a first-of-its-kind collaboration focused on educating future leaders in...

Article - /unews/article/university-join-national-network-through-inaugural-jarislowsky-chair-trust-and-political - June 7, 2022

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Students, whether they are entering their first year of studies at ULethbridge or if they’re a second-year student who’s never set foot on campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are eligible to take the Early Start Experience (ESE) course to help ease the...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-expands-eligibility-early-start-experience-course - June 7, 2022

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Six of the province’s top high school graduates have been awarded $5,000 Chinook Scholarships from the University of Lethbridge as they begin their academic journeys this fall.Students from Lethbridge, Coaldale, Magrath, and Okotoks were successful in...

Article - /unews/article/top-high-school-graduates-earn-chinook-scholarships-university-lethbridge - June 9, 2022

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Dr. Trushar Patel, a professor in the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Canada Research Chair in RNA and Protein Biophysics, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).Based in the United Kingdom...

Article - /unews/article/dr-trushar-patel-elected-royal-society-chemistry - June 14, 2022

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Local business leader, respected chartered professional accountant and University of Lethbridge alumnus Dean Gallimore (BMgt ’84) has been appointed Chair of the ULethbridge Board of Governors, effective June 29, 2022.Gallimore, who becomes the...

Article - /unews/article/alumnus-dean-gallimore-appointed-chair-university-lethbridge-board-governors - June 16, 2022

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University of Lethbridge political scientist Dr. Lars Hallström contributed to report from the Business Council of AlbertaWith the province of Alberta currently at a crossroads, the Business Council of Alberta (BCA) released its flagship report Thursday...

Article - /unews/article/define-decade-report-sets-stage-alberta-prosperity-over-next-10-years - June 16, 2022

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Congratulations to Dr. Sean Fitzpatrick, an instructor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, for being named winner of the 2022 University of Lethbridge Excellence in Teaching Award.Fitzpatrick came to ULethbridge in 2014 and over the...

Article - /unews/article/dr-sean-fitzpatrick-earns-excellence-teaching-award - June 16, 2022

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University of Lethbridge researchers from the Departments of Mathematics & Computer Science, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics & Astronomy were awarded grants totalling more than $277,000 as the Government of Canada announced funding awards through...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-researchers-successful-securing-nserc-funding-support - June 23, 2022

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The University of Lethbridge is excited to share the achievements of its recent graduates from the 2022 Spring Convocation class.Distinguishing themselves among the many outstanding graduates are the ULethbridge medal winners for 2022. They are as...

Article - /unews/article/celebrating-university-lethbridge-medal-winners-2022-spring-convocation - June 27, 2022

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As society begins to emerge from the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, social interaction is beginning to return and according to a new study out of the University of Lethbridge — that couldn’t come soon enough.Drs. Gerlinde Metz and Jamshid Faraji...

Article - /unews/article/study-examines-importance-social-interaction-brain-health-wake-pandemic-isolation - June 27, 2022

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