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By: Trevor Kenney
Growing up in Whitehorse, Marilyn Smith, executive director for the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG), was surrounded by some of the most beautiful artwork that nature could provide – but it was the artwork created by humanity that truly captured her...

Article - /unews/article/smith-and-saag-give-boost-community-arts - November 4, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
An idea that started over a beer and was roughly drafted on a napkin has evolved into the latest addition to the City of Lethbridge Public Art Collection.Aeolian Aviary, a collaborative installation by U of L alumni and art professor Denton Fredrickson...

Article - /unews/article/sculpture-speaks-artistic-culture-campus - November 4, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
Goaltender Crystal Patterson was challenged by head coach Chandy Kaip to be better than a third-string player. Suffice it to say, she responded.The second-year Calgary product posted one of the best Canada West seasons ever for the Pronghorns women's...

Article - /unews/article/patterson-responds-breakout-season - March 20, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Dr. Mahfooz Ansari found himself at the University of Lethbridge three years ago in much the same way his two-year teaching appointment in Malaysia became a 12-year commitment - he was talked into it....

Article - /unews/article/unstoppable-human-resource - August 24, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk is an assistant professor in the Department of Neuroscience. He is interested in understanding the neural and behavioural effects of chemical exposure by using multiple methods in both the laboratory and in the field.This research...

Article - /unews/article/5-questions-dr-andrew-iwaniuk - March 13, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Tom Doyle knows that being a student isn't easy."As a student I worked at least 32 hours per week while taking four to five courses," says Doyle, who is both a staff member and alumnus of the University of Lethbridge. "It was challenging and kept me...

Article - /unews/article/identifying-student-need - January 12, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Religion, sexuality, death and secrets all collide in the small parish of Lac St-Jean, Quebec when The Madonna Painter or the Birth of a Painting by Governor General Award winning playwright Michel Marc Bouchard unravels its tantalizing tale. Playing...

Article - /unews/article/madonna-painter-challenge-small-cast - March 14, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Dr. Carly Adams (Kinesiology) is a professor and historian who researches a variety of topics, including the history of women's sport. Her work has led her to creating books aimed at a non-academic audience and it is through these works where she...

Article - /unews/article/adams-bringing-past-life - March 23, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Family lawyer Kathleen Wells (BA '98) acts as an advocate for her clients on a daily basis. She is also an active advocate for planned giving. "Making a planned gift was simple - anybody can do it," she says. "It's important to think about the future....

Article - /unews/article/where-theres-will-theres-way - March 22, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
When Terry Whitehead (BA '94) thinks back on his time at the U of L, a myriad of memories emerge - writing for the student campus newspaper, performing as Alonso in Shakespeare's The Tempest, serving as Students' Union president and hosting a show on...

Article - /unews/article/setting-stage-future - March 22, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Getting real-world experience is a top priority for Faculty of Management student Kayley Fulton."The management program relies on applied learning," she says. "By working on real business models and giving presentations, you build skills that you will...

Article - /unews/article/applied-learning-model-resonates-fulton - March 21, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
It may seem like a small gesture but University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's soccer players have discovered that it can make a world of difference – they need only look at the smiles.An innocent act of recognizing need has turned into an annual...

Article - /unews/article/reaching-out-those-need - December 13, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
Sometimes, it's just a matter of asking the question.When Dr. Van E. Christou (LLD '84) and his family attended Expo '67 in Montreal, they had no idea they'd be coming home with a 17-foot tall, 1,800 kilogram (4,000 pounds) souvenir for the University...

Article - /unews/article/proud-history-moses - March 9, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Dr. Aaron Gruber received his PhD in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, writing his dissertation on computational models of working memory and its modulation by dopamine. He joined the faculty at the University of...

Article - /unews/article/5-questions-dr-aaron-gruber - December 19, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
Universities and experiments go hand-in-hand. Rats and mazes, however, likely come to mind well before furnishings and interior design.The experiment in question is part of the University of Lethbridge's Recruitment and Retention Integrated Planning ...

Article - /unews/article/study-centre-pilot-other-projects - March 20, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
University of Lethbridge President Dr. Mike Mahon chats about what's happening in the University communityOver the past two months, the President's Task Force on Budget Process Review has taken a close look at how the University forms its annual budget...

Article - /unews/article/examining-budget-process - March 20, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Toby (BEd '89, MEd '04) and Bernie (BEd '88) Boulet are proud to be part of the Pronghorns family. As a student Bernie was a member of the inaugural women's soccer team, and while Toby didn't play for the Pronghorns, he was a dedicated fan. Today, Toby...

Article - /unews/article/toby-and-bernie-boulet-show-their-support-student-athletes - September 15, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
Senthooran Thangarajah has found a second home to his native Sri Lanka, one he intends to make his permanent home in years to come. Considering he never knew that Canada or the University of Lethbridge were viable options for his overseas studies until...

Article - /unews/article/grasping-opportunity - January 10, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
To apply to the University of Lethbridge, follow this linkThe Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge is committing $65,000 in tuition credits over the next three years to qualified 4-H club members in Alberta."We believe that 4-H...

Article - /unews/article/arts-science-commits-supporting-4-h-members - March 9, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
The human brain is a remarkable organ. From the day we're born until the day we die, our brains evolve as we experience the world and expand our knowledge.But the brain is also vulnerable to dementia-related diseases like Alzheimer's disease, which...

Article - /unews/article/next-generation - November 26, 2010

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By: Trevor Kenney
Brodie Pattenden (BMgt '09) lived his life as a U of L student to the fullest. Taking advantage of many opportunities to get involved on campus, he took on the role of vice-president, operations & finance, with the Students' Union and was a part of the...

Article - /unews/article/recent-alum-brodie-pattenden-gives-back - September 15, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
Dr. Susan McDaniel, a University of Lethbridge Sociology Professor and Director of the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, has been named a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Global Population and Economy, the first Tier 1 CRC in social...

Article - /unews/article/mcdaniel-earns-first-tier-i-crc-social-sciences - November 4, 2011

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By: Trevor Kenney
A combination of youthful enthusiasm, righteous indignation and an activist student culture led to one of the most significant nights in the early history of the University of Lethbridge and the young life of Richard Wutzke (BASc '72).It was May 1968...

Article - /unews/article/protest-puts-su-president-wutzke-custody - February 15, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
What is red, black, white and causing a stir? It's the new art installation in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Health and Wellness.Entitled Seek Knowledge Even Onto China by London, Ont. artist Jamelie Hassan, the work is a recent acquisition by the...

Article - /unews/article/installation-creating-stir-1st-choice-savings-centre - February 21, 2012

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By: Trevor Kenney
Linda Many Guns is a professor in the Department of Native American Studies. Her Blackfoot ancestry plays a large role in her teachings and she has found a unique way to bring the symbols of the Aboriginal culture into the classroom, bringing to life...

Article - /unews/article/many-guns-tells-narrative-through-symbols - March 6, 2012

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