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U of L students, faculty band to help Puerto Rico

After a devastating hurricane ravaged Puerto Rico in September and left the nation overcome with disaster, the small community of Lethbridge banded together to help raise donations for the island struggling through a humanitarian crisis. Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/news/alberta/item/13380-u-of-l-students-faculty-band-to-help-puerto-rico.html]

U of L researchers awarded more than $907,000 in research funding

U of L researchers awarded more than $907,000 in research funding

Today, Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s Minister of Science, announced the recipients of several Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants and seven University of Lethbridge researchers are among those who secured funding for their projects. “I want to commend the grant and scholarships recipients whose tireless efforts help us

Research project examines happiness and well-being in intentional communities

Research project examines happiness and well-being in intentional communities

As scholarly research and policy initiatives have more recently focused on happiness, Dr. Catherine Kingfisher, an anthropologist at the University of Lethbridge, couldn’t help but think about well-being at a community level. “A lot of the literature in happiness studies, which is a fairly new area of scholarship, is

Research project examines atomic tourism at site of the world’s first atomic bomb blast

Research project examines atomic tourism at site of the world’s first atomic bomb blast

A visit to New Mexico and the test site of the first atomic blast led Mary Kavanagh, a professor in the Department of Art at the University of Lethbridge, on a new multi-year project that explores atomic tourism in the context of the emergent nuclear Anthropocene. Her project recently received

Comparing approaches to learning a second language

Comparing approaches to learning a second language

Recent waves of immigration have led to a burgeoning bilingual population in Canada and second-language programs offered by the public education system have flourished in response. The ability to speak a second language at a level that approaches native-like proficiency can positively affect academic and career success. However, graduates of

Future Commons project designed to foster new research network

Future Commons project designed to foster new research network

While the Internet was originally designed as a way for research scientists to share their work, people soon began using it for all types of communication from email to online shopping. The resulting revolution in global communication changed the playing field for many businesses and industries except for, ironically, research

Study to examine competition for mates in third-gender cultures

Study to examine competition for mates in third-gender cultures

Women in North America typically don’t worry about gay men flirting with their boyfriends but in cultures that recognize same-sex-attracted males as a third gender, all bets seem to be off. Dr. Paul Vasey, a psychology professor at the University of Lethbridge, wants to investigate what happens to women’

Research project to highlight Kainai women’s activism and build historical literacy

Research project to highlight Kainai women’s activism and build historical literacy

In line with the recommendations that flowed from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015), a research project led by Dr. Carol Williams, a professor in Women and Gender Studies and History at the University of Lethbridge, will assemble diverse historical and contemporary accounts about Kainai women’s community reform work

U of L researcher to examine effects of banking networks

U of L researcher to examine effects of banking networks

People rely on networks to learn about job prospects, good restaurants and local news. Similarly, banking institutions go to their networks when they need information like determining a borrower’s creditworthiness. While banks are increasingly connected through their involvement in lending networks, no one has analyzed these networks in any

Painting pays tribute to Dr. Leroy Little Bear

Painting pays tribute to Dr. Leroy Little Bear

Dr. Maria Klawe, who received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Lethbridge earlier this year, was inspired to put brush to paper after she met Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) '72, DASc '04) at this spring’s convocation ceremonies. “I was deeply impressed

Old nursery rhymes face uncertain future

In a technology driven world, Mother Goose rhymes may seem old-fashioned. But U of L English professor, Dr. Elizabeth Galway, says the rhymes can be amusing and educational and are part of a centuries-old tradition. Courier Mail [http://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/old-nursery-rhymes-face-uncertain-future/news-story/78c9ce9a66986ad9d785c207fe686125]

U of L unveils commemorative scotch whisky in celebration of its 50th anniversary

U of L unveils commemorative scotch whisky in celebration of its 50th anniversary

The University of Lethbridge’s 50th Anniversary Scotch gives aficionados the chance to get their hands on a unique 25-year-old scotch and help support U of L student scholarships at the same time. Building on the U of L Alumni Association’s private bottling of scotch for the U of

U of L community organizes fundraiser to help people in Puerto Rico

U of L community organizes fundraiser to help people in Puerto Rico

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Francisco Gomez Jimenez, a University of Lethbridge doctoral student, knew the island as a tropical paradise. But the view through the plane window as his flight descended into the airport at San Juan on Sept. 30 was shocking. “Puerto Rico was brown. There were no

Scholarship honours U of L’s first acting president

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Scholarship honours U of L’s first acting president

Fifty years ago, Dr. Russell Leskiw (LLD ’93) became the University of Lethbridge’s first acting president, guiding the institution from its birth on Jan. 1, 1967 through its first six months. In honour of his legacy, the U of L recently established the Dr. Russell Leskiw Memorial Scholarship and,

Scientists discovered the pathogen in a potato psyllid

Canadian researchers have discovered a pathogen in Alberta that could be problematic for potato growers. Farms.com [http://www.farms.com/ag-industry-news/first-canadian-case-of-zebra-chip-pathogen-discovered-in-alberta-311.aspx]

Work to end family violence earns McBride a Tulip Award

Work to end family violence earns McBride a Tulip Award

Dr. Dawn McBride, a psychologist and professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, has received a Tulip Award from the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter for her work to end family violence and abuse. The awards are distributed among six categories and McBride was recognized with

Zebra chip pathogen found in Western Canada for the first time

Zebra chip pathogen found in Western Canada for the first time

For the first time, evidence of the zebra chip pathogen has been found in potato fields in southern Alberta, but the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Dan Johnson cautions against panic. “So far, the zebra chip pathogen has appeared in only small numbers of potato psyllids,” says Johnson, a biogeography

Longtime nursing educator to receive Friends of Health Sciences Award

Longtime nursing educator to receive Friends of Health Sciences Award

A sudden change of mind led Dr. Joyce D’Andrea to nursing but it proved to be a wise decision that set the course for a lengthy and rewarding career in nursing education. For her dedication to preparing students for work as professional nurses, the Faculty of Health Sciences at

U of L alum sailing with Canada C3 voyage to celebrate Canadian diversity

U of L alum sailing with Canada C3 voyage to celebrate Canadian diversity

When Ahmed Saffar (BMgt ’15) and his wife emigrated from Dubai, they chose Canada as their new home. “We didn’t regret that decision at all,” says Saffar. “We came to Canada in 2007 and we’ve been building our family ever since. We’ve been trying to survive and

U of L iGEM teams succeed at provincial competition and prepare for Giant Jamboree

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U of L iGEM teams succeed at provincial competition and prepare for Giant Jamboree

The University of Lethbridge international Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) collegiate and high school teams are readying for November’s Giant Jamboree after they came away with awards and cash prizes at the recent annual aGEM (Alberta Genetically Engineered Machine) competitionin Edmonton. “aGEM showcases the high calibre projects that come from

Two students share this year’s Michael Chan prize

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Two students share this year’s Michael Chan prize

Two unique projects earned Rutika Gandhi (BA’14) and Fallan Curtis wins in this year’s Michael Chan Prize in Asian Studies. The annual prize, named after Michael Wing-Cheung Chan (1952 – 2001), is given to continuing undergraduate or graduate students in any degree program with an interest in Asia-focused scholarship,

Mitchell demonstrates the power of persistence

Mitchell demonstrates the power of persistence

During his studies at the University of Lethbridge, Tyler Mitchell had to draw on his willpower and determination on more than one occasion. His persistence has paid off and that will be demonstrated for all to see during fall convocation ceremonies when he receives a Bachelor of Management with a

Massey credits rural roots for instilling values that serve the U of L and its students

Massey credits rural roots for instilling values that serve the U of L and its students

As the new Associate Vice-President Student Affairs, Kathleen Massey draws on her dairy-farm upbringing in rural Ontario to ensure University of Lethbridge students can achieve their academic aspirations. “For me, it’s genuinely about values and principles when I think about how to serve the University and its students,” says

Research can help combat homophobia — if LGBT activists don't shut it down

Dr. Paul Vasey says the more people think homosexuality is biological the more tolerant they are National Post [http://nationalpost.com/opinion/ai-could-be-used-to-combat-homophobia-if-lgbt-activists-dont-shut-down-the-research]

Disasters hit close to home for two U of L students

Disasters hit close to home for two U of L students

After experiencing the earthquake that Mexican authorities have called the largest in the country in 100 years, two University of Lethbridge students know the devastation it caused and hope to bolster their own donations to recovery efforts by encouraging others to make a donation, however big or small. The shaking