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New media exhibits create unique experience

Three new media exhibitions at the Dr. Foster James Penny Building gallery highlight work by U of L faculty and students. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/11/14/new-media-exhibits-create-unique-experience/]

Students work to silence fusarium fungus gene

Two U of L students are working on a plan to stop crop losses from fusarium graminearum. Their ideas earned them a gold medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in Boston. Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2015/11/students-work-to-silence-fusarium-fungus-gene/]

Global Citizenship Cohort off to a strong start

Global Citizenship Cohort off to a strong start

The new Global Citizenship Cohort at the University of Lethbridge gives students an opportunity to learn about the world while fostering their desire to make a positive difference. In high school, Taylor Myndio learned about resource depletion and the oppression of people around the globe. That sparked an interest in

Hopkinson continues to explore at the U of L

Hopkinson continues to explore at the U of L

A University of Lethbridge professor named one of Canada’s greatest explorers has traded his high-flying days for the chance to mentor the next generation of discoverers. When Canadian Geographic magazine published its list of Canada’s greatest explorers 2015, Dr. Chris Hopkinson, a U of L geography professor, found

University of Lethbridge master’s programs fill personal and professional goals

University of Lethbridge master’s programs fill personal and professional goals

Deadlines are looming for a number of Faculty of Education master’s programs that expand career opportunities for today’s educators. For Beth Mills (MC ’15), completing a Master’s of Counselling at the University of Lethbridge was challenging and intense but worth every late-night study session. “I felt I

U of L's 50th anniversary celebration taking shape

U of L's 50th anniversary celebration taking shape

From small beginnings back in 1967, the University of Lethbridge has grown into one of the country’s leading academic and research institutions. More than 650 students attended the first ever day of classes at the U of L and this fall, the University welcomed more than 8,400 students

Applied study takes learning beyond the classroom

Student Success

Applied study takes learning beyond the classroom

As a way to implement theory gained in the classroom to a real world setting, an applied study gives students an experience that makes their learning come alive. Erin Davis, a third-year University of Lethbridge student working on a Bachelor of Arts and Science in psychology and religion, has found

Management students gain valuable work experience in Hungary

Student Success

Management students gain valuable work experience in Hungary

The 11 students who participated in the University of Lethbridge’s first Hungary Work Study program gained new experiences and knowledge and a few even came away with job offers. The students faced the challenge of working at a job in a foreign country where the majority of their co-workers

Bonifacio named one of the most influential Filipina women in the world

Bonifacio named one of the most influential Filipina women in the world

University of Lethbridge professor Dr. Glenda Bonifacio has been selected to receive the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award in the Innovator and Thought Leader category. The award by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN) recognizes women who have broken new ground in the global workplace by

Spooky Science has genome goo, ghost cannons and yes, exploding pumpkins

Spooky Science has genome goo, ghost cannons and yes, exploding pumpkins

The organizers of Spooky Science Weekend aim to occupy youngsters with activities that are fun and engaging while at the same time sparking an interest in the sciences. “Spooky Science is of course a fun event for the children and a way for the University of Lethbridge to engage with

Editor and publisher to open U of L F.E.L. Priestley Lecture Series tonight

The F.E.L. Priestley Lecture Series is back at the University of Lethbridge, and it will open tonight with a new brand of literary show featuring editor and publisher Douglas Gibson. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/10/21/editor-and-publisher-to-open-u-of-l-fel-priestley-lecture-series-tonight/]

Researcher says women under-represented in science

Dr. Lynne Maquat, winner of the 2015 Canada Gairdner Foundation International Award, did a series of talks about women in science in Lethbridge, thanks to the U of L's Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute Young and the Canada Gairdner Foundation Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/

Youth vote a boost to Liberals

U of L sociologist Dr. Trevor Harrison says young voters helped boost the federal Liberals’ fortunes on Monday and they’ll be looking for improvements and new directions as their new government takes office. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/10/21/youth-vote-a-boostto-liberals/]

U of L community mourns the loss of Dr. Russell J. Leskiw

U of L community mourns the loss of Dr. Russell J. Leskiw

The University of Lethbridge community extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Russell Leskiw (LLD ’93), the U of L’s first acting president in 1967 and the first dean of the Faculty of Education. Leskiw passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the age

Week brings mental illness into the spotlight

Dr. Mark Slomp, manager of Counselling and Career Services at the U of L, talks about the importance of mental health for Mental Illness Awareness Week Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/10/09/week-brings-mental-illness-into-the-spotlight/]

Alta. job seekers look at ag sector

Agricultural organizations a big part of U of L's Career Fair The Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2015/10/alta-job-seekers-look-at-ag-sector/]

Enrolment up significantly at the University of Lethbridge

Enrolment up significantly at the University of Lethbridge

This fall, the University of Lethbridge welcomed one of the largest groups of students in its history. The number of students registered at the U of L totals 8,453, which represents an increase of 2.8 per cent from last fall. Dr. Mike Mahon, U of L president, announced

Dr. Esther Tailfeather to receive Friends of Health Sciences Award

Dr. Esther Tailfeather to receive Friends of Health Sciences Award

In the summer of 2014, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers drove into the parking lot of a store in south Lethbridge. As she pulled into a parking spot, she noticed something amiss in the next car. One of the doors swung open and a young man fell out onto the pavement. Tailfeathers,

Expert in American water law to study Alberta’s water rules as Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at the U of L

Expert in American water law to study Alberta’s water rules as Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at the U of L

The hot, dry summer across western North America was a reminder of the importance of carefully managing the water supply but it’s something Reed Benson, a faculty member in the University of New Mexico School of Law, has been aware of since his earliest days growing up on the

Donors establish Josh Burton Memorial Award

Donors establish Josh Burton Memorial Award

As a tribute to a young man whose heart was full of music and beloved by all who met him, Wayne and Jasmine Burton have established a scholarship in honour of their nephew, Josh Burton. Wayne, a physician and an accomplished inspirational musician, obtained a Bachelor of Science at the

American neuroscientist to spend fall semester at U of L through Fulbright Canada and the Palix Foundation

American neuroscientist to spend fall semester at U of L through Fulbright Canada and the Palix Foundation

A new partnership between Fulbright Canada and the Palix Foundation’s Alberta Family Wellness Initiative has brought three world-class researchers to Alberta through the Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs in Brain Science, and Child and Family Health and Wellness program. Dr. Diana Dow-Edwards, a professor in the physiology and pharmacology department

Students’ business idea benefits local businesses and students

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Students’ business idea benefits local businesses and students

Like many successful entrepreneurs, Matt Anderson and Adam Graham got inspired when they paid attention to something that had been bugging them for months. It had been staring them right in the face all along — the same old ads, month after month, in the men’s washrooms on campus. The

City goes one-for-two with resolutions at AUMA convention

Support behind a national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), sparked by U of L student Lauren Crazybull, was given at the three-day Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) convention last week in Calgary. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/29/city-goes-one-for-two-with-resolutions-at-auma-convention/]

Composer named U of L Distinguished Alumnus of Year

Renowned as a rising star in both the worlds of music and academia, alumnus Andrew Staniland has been named the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association’s 2015 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/29/composer-named-u-of-l-distinguished-alumnus-of-year/]

Bhutanese seniors share food bounty with university, college students

After cultivating two vegetable gardens over the summer, a Bhutanese seniors group is donating their produce to financially strapped students at Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/29/bhutanese-seniors-share-food-bounty-with-university-college-students/]