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One of the best things about attending the University of Lethbridge for Chase Petruska was the ability to pursue research he was keenly interested in. He found that freedom in Dr. Gerlinde Metz’s lab at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-graduate-student-creates-powerchair-soccer-league - April 28, 2023

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Professor Timothy Allen Caulfield is one of a rare breed of scientist who is equally as adept as an accomplished researcher as he is interpreting his work to engage and inform the public. A key figure at the forefront of communicating relevant, engaging...

Article - /unews/article/accomplished-researcher-engaging-science-communicator-tim-caulfield-receive-honorary-degree - May 1, 2023

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The University of Lethbridge President's Office is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the President's Award for Service Excellence.AUPE recipient — Crystal VolkA key professional in Student Affairs, Crystal Volk, executive assistant, is being...

Article - /unews/article/recognizing-recipients-2023-presidents-awards-service-excellence - May 3, 2023

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The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education is adding a critical study theme option for graduate students pursuing a Master of Education. The MEd (General) in Literacies and Numeracies will better prepare teachers to help students develop...

Article - /unews/article/new-master-education-program-equips-teachers-address-reading-and-math-developmental - May 4, 2023

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Former Alberta cabinet minister and long-time MLA Fred Bradley has spent a lifetime serving his community, the province and the country as a community builder, steward of natural resources and champion of democratic ideals. The University of Lethbridge...

Article - /unews/article/fred-bradley-community-builder-and-steward-natural-resources-be-granted-honorary-degree - May 8, 2023

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Most of the research into Alzheimer’s disease has focused on the familial type where the disease has a strong genetic component. What might come as a surprise is that 90 to 95 per cent of cases are late-onset or sporadic Alzheimer’s disease (SAD), an...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-researchers-receive-grant-further-exploration-causes-alzheimer%E2%80%99s - May 10, 2023

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The theme of this year’s National Nursing Week is "Our Nurses. Our Future." — one that resonates with Dr. Laura Vogelsang (BN ’11), an assistant professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge.“Working as a nurse in an...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-celebrates-advances-nursing-education-during-national-nursing-week - May 11, 2023

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Dr. Nehal Thakor, a professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, was chosen as RiboClub’s Blue Jacket Award winner. The Blue Jacket Award is RiboClub's highest recognition for service by RNA scientists to the Canadian RNA community. The...

Article - /unews/article/dr-nehal-thakor-wins-coveted-blue-jacket-award - May 11, 2023

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Not only are post-secondary students facing increased costs for their education, they’re also facing higher costs for food and housing. Chancellor Emerita Dr. Janice Varzari (BN ’90, MEd ’02, LLD ’21) and her husband Glenn understand those challenges...

Article - /unews/article/varzari-family-establishes-new-bursary-help-students-need - May 11, 2023

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The Collaborative Health Research Institute of Southern Alberta (CHRISA) Unconference on Cultivating Solutions drew a diverse group of participants from across Alberta, including researchers, patients, health practitioners, program administrators,...

Article - /unews/article/chrisa-unconference-draws-engaged-crowd - May 12, 2023

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Dr. Esther Tailfeathers (BA ’84), a member of the Kainai First Nation, persevered in her education and became a medical doctor at a time when there were few Indigenous physicians, and throughout her career, she has improved Indigenous health care and...

Article - /unews/article/medical-doctor-and-changemaker-dr-esther-tailfeathers-receive-university-lethbridge-honorary - May 15, 2023

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If you’ve ever wondered why songbirds are seemingly much busier in the early morning hours, a new paper out of the University of Lethbridge explains the birds aren’t just singing their hearts out to welcome you to the day — rather, they’re warming their...

Article - /unews/article/human-singers-songbirds-warm-their-voices-performance - May 17, 2023

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Known for being a risk-taker in the classroom, Dr. Devon Smither encourages her students to do the same. It has garnered her a reputation as an innovative and empowering educator as well as the University of Lethbridge’s 2023 Excellence in Teaching...

Article - /unews/article/art-history-and-museum-studies-professor-dr-devon-smither-earns-2023-excellence-teaching - May 19, 2023

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Back in 1747, James Lind, a surgeon, started a clinical trial with sailors sick with scurvy aboard a Royal Navy ship. He gave them a variety of dietary supplements and saw a remarkable recovery in those who were treated with citrus fruits. Lind’s work...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-celebrates-international-clinical-trials-day - May 23, 2023

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A research leader in RNA and protein biophysics who regularly uses his expertise to engage in science outreach and communication activities, Dr. Trushar Patel has been named the 2023 winner of the University of Lethbridge’s Speaker Research Award.Patel...

Article - /unews/article/leader-rna-and-protein-biophysics-research-earns-university-lethbridge-2023-speaker-research - May 24, 2023

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Devoted to making education accessible to all types of learners, Dr. Chris Mattatall has been named the University of Lethbridge’s 2023 Board of Governors Teaching Chair.An experienced and respected academic leader, esteemed researcher and beloved...

Article - /unews/article/faculty-education-researcher-and-educator-dr-chris-mattatall-named-board-governors-teaching - May 24, 2023

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The Ric Suggitt Women’s Rugby Memorial Award has received a gift of $20,000 from Bernadine (Bernie) (BEd ’88) and Toby Boulet (BEd ’89, MEd ’04), establishing a permanent endowment and ensuring future generations of student-athletes will receive this...

Article - /unews/article/boulet-gift-establishes-permanent-endowment-ric-suggitt-womens-rugby-memorial-award - May 25, 2023

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The University of Lethbridge is excited to celebrate the achievements of its 2023 graduating class this week at Spring 2023 Convocation.Distinguishing themselves among the 1,358 graduates are the ULethbridge medal winners for 2023. They are as follows:...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-medal-winners-be-recognized-spring-2023-convocation - May 29, 2023

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This week, the University of Lethbridge will celebrate the achievements of 1,358 students as they cross the stage at Spring 2023 Convocation. In addition, members of the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes who did not have the opportunity to participate at...

Article - /unews/article/graduates-ready-walk-stage-spring-2023-convocation - May 31, 2023

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A new diploma from the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business will provide a quicker way for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike to pursue a career in Indigenous business and governance.The Indigenous Governance and Business...

Article - /unews/article/dhillon-school-business-launches-new-diploma-indigenous-governance-and-business-management - June 7, 2023

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During her 20-year career at the University of Lethbridge, the late Mary Wood helped many students who came through the doors of the Scholarships and Student Finance office. By all accounts, she loved working with students and, after her retirement, was...

Article - /unews/article/former-university-lethbridge-employee-creates-legacy-supporting-students - June 7, 2023

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The University of Lethbridge is partnering with University of Alberta and University of Calgary to form Quantum Horizons Alberta (QHA), a new $25-million Alberta-wide initiative to expand our foundational knowledge of quantum science and pursue...

Article - /unews/article/ulethbridge-joining-provincial-partners-form-quantum-horizons-alberta-research-network - June 14, 2023

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Everyone is welcome to attend as the University of Lethbridge raises the Progress Pride flag on Monday, June 19 at 11 a.m. outside the Student Union Building by the Aperture Drive bus loop.The theme for this year’s Pride Month is Solidarity, Strength...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-raise-progress-pride-flag-june-19 - June 15, 2023

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A first-of-its-kind endowment fund for the University of Lethbridge will provide support for 2SLGBTQ+ students and those who advance equity and inclusion, thanks to a generous donation from two ULethbridge alumni.Kurt Schlachter (BSc ’00) and Jason...

Article - /unews/article/alumni-donors-establish-first-its-kind-endowment-fund-support-2slgbtq-students - June 19, 2023

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Mpox (monkeypox) made headlines last year due to a global outbreak, with the World Health Organization reporting 87,000 cases and 112 deaths in 110 countries.Now University of Lethbridge researchers have identified important DNA sequences in its genome...

Article - /unews/article/university-lethbridge-researchers-make-strides-help-fight-against-mpox - June 20, 2023

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