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University of Lethbridge student studies gay men's evolutionary role

Francisco Gomez Jimenez, a grad student studying with Dr. Paul Vasey, talks about his research that examines the role of gay men in family life from an evolutionary perspective. CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/evolution-gay-men-lethbridge-university-1.4223954]

3D-printed prosthetic brings hope to young man in Africa

3D-printed prosthetic brings hope to young man in Africa

A retired University of Lethbridge kinesiology professor, an alumnus and a graduate student in kinesiology are making a huge difference in the life a young man living in Africa after he lost both arms above the elbow following an accident. Dr. Mary Dyck (BA ’82) and Brittany Mercier, who’s

U of L student awarded a National Geographic Society Early Career Grant

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U of L student awarded a National Geographic Society Early Career Grant

An interest in researching the evolution of human sexual behaviour has netted Francisco Gomez Jimenez, a master’s student studying under Dr. Paul Vasey at the University of Lethbridge, membership in an elite group. Gomez Jimenez has been awarded an Early Career Grant through the National Geographic Society. The society’

Destination Exploration and University of Lethbridge welcome campers to campus

Destination Exploration and University of Lethbridge welcome campers to campus

Don’t be surprised to see plenty of young people on U of L’s campus during July and August. Learning Quest and Codemakers summer camps start July 4th and run until August 25th with Destination Exploration, Lethbridge’s leading youth science outreach program. Hundreds of children will get to

U of L names new director for Iikaisskini FNMI Gathering Place

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce that Roy Pogorzelski has been appointed director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place, established in 2014 to be a welcoming place where appreciation and respect for First Nations, Métis and Inuit heritage is fostered. “We are very excited to welcome

New U of L scholarship to honour Faculty of Education founders

This year, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating its 50th anniversary and to celebrate, it’s honouring the work of Faculty of Education founders through a new scholarship – the Founding Faculty Awards. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/06/13/new-u-of-l-scholarship-to-honour-faculty-of-education-founders/]

U of L collaborates on developing new Grade 9 options course

U of L collaborates on developing new Grade 9 options course

A new options course developed at Kate Andrews High School gives students the chance to think outside the brick, the Lego brick that is. When Lindsey Hagen, vice-principal, wanted to develop an additional Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) course in Entrepreneurship/Design Thinking for Grade 9 students, she turned to

New scholarship honours founding faculty members of the Faculty of Education

New scholarship honours founding faculty members of the Faculty of Education

Back in 1967, the founding faculty members of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education were probably too busy establishing the program to imagine what the next 50 years might bring. Today’s faculty members know those early efforts have led to an education program that is nationally renowned

U of L professor named Board of Governors Teaching Chair

Dr. Janay Nugent named Board of Governors Teaching Chair Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/06/07/u-of-l-professor-named-board-of-governors-teaching-chair/]

Dun Mao’s goal is to help people with memory disorders through neuroscience research

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Dun Mao’s goal is to help people with memory disorders through neuroscience research

As a child, Dun Mao set his sights on becoming a scientist. That dream will become reality on Thursday, June 1 as he receives his doctoral degree in neuroscience during convocation ceremonies. Originally from China, Mao started on his scientific path by obtaining a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering

Keeping students first earns Dr. Jennifer Mather a Distinguished Teaching Award

Keeping students first earns Dr. Jennifer Mather a Distinguished Teaching Award

For Dr. Jennifer Mather, being a great teacher is also about learning. She has dedicated herself to learning the craft of teaching since joining the University of Lethbridge as a psychology professor in 1985. Her commitment to students has helped prepare them for lifelong learning and sent them into the

U of L graduate lands Cambridge scholarship

Sam Woodman will pursue PhD studies at Cambridge University this fall Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/05/29/u-of-l-graduate-lands-cambridge-scholarship/]

U of L research experience prepares alumnus for PhD studies at prestigious University of Cambridge

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U of L research experience prepares alumnus for PhD studies at prestigious University of Cambridge

This October, Sam Woodman (BSc ’15) will be attending lectures at the University of Cambridge just like Stephen Hawking, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and famous funnyman, John Cleese, have done before him. After securing acceptance into a three-year doctoral program at Cambridge, one of the world’s oldest universities located

Computer scientist who has increased the number of women in computing and mathematics to receive honorary degree

Computer scientist who has increased the number of women in computing and mathematics to receive honorary degree

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce that Dr. Maria Klawe, president of California’s Harvey Mudd College, will receive an honorary degree at the 2017 Spring Convocation ceremonies. Klawe is a theoretical computer scientist from Edmonton whose career has been marked by research into the gender issues in

Emter named asst supt. of learning

Treva Emter (BEd & BSc '93) has been appointed by High Prairie School Division to its newly created position of assistant superintendent of learning. Smoky River Express [http://smokyriverexpress.com/emter-named-asst-supt-of-learning/]

Alibaba plans 'significant push' to help Canadian businesses crack China

Dr. Geoffrey Hale talks about cultural challenges facing Canadian businesses trying to expand their markets into China BNN [http://www.bnn.ca/alibaba-plans-significant-push-to-help-canadian-businesses-crack-china-1.754331]

50 years of teaching math adds up for U of L professor

Dr. Dennis Connolly reflects on his time at the U of L since he began teaching mathematics in 1967 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/05/17/50-years-teaching-math-adds-u-l%E2%80%88professor/]

U of L researcher receives federal grant

Dr. Athan Zovoilis is the U of L's newest Canada Research Chair Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/558928/u-l-researcher-receives-federal-grant]

Vancouver is NBA-ready: Strong ownership (Part 5)

The U of L's Duane Rockerbie, sports economics professor, talks about potential economies of scale for Vancouver to be home to an NBA team Daily Hive [http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-is-nba-ready-strong-ownership-part-5]

Indian students show increased interest in Canadian Universities, observes ESS Global

Paul Pan, executive director U of L International, talks about the increasing numbers of applications from students from abroad Media Infoline [http://mediainfoline.com/education/indian-students-show-increased-interest-in-canadian-universities-observes-ess-global]

Livingstone Range students get early start on university

Livingstone Range students get introduced to post-secondary life, living on campus and learning from U of L water experts Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/news/alberta/item/12278-livingstone-range-students-get-early-start-on-university.html]

University of Lethbridge 411: Best place to study, live, eat and more

U of L student Kate Kovacs gives her perspective about life on campus Maclean's [http://www.macleans.ca/education/university-of-lethbridge-411-best-place-to-study-live-eat-and-more/]

U of L announces Dr. Athanasios Zovoilis as its newest Canada Research Chair

U of L announces Dr. Athanasios Zovoilis as its newest Canada Research Chair

The federal government has named Dr. Athanasios Zovoilis, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in RNA Bioinformatics and Genomics. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s minister of science, recently announced $125.9 million in funding for 142 chairholders. Along with the

Oral history lecture and workshop tap local authors and stories

Oral history lecture and workshop tap local authors and stories

Anyone lucky enough to have visited the Bow on Tong apothecary in Lethbridge’s Chinatown took a step back in time. Closed in 2013, the apothecary allowed visitors a look at dozens of drawers that once contained traditional remedies like ginseng or powdered horns or fungi. The Bow on Tong

Honorary degree recipient has been with the U of L from the start

Honorary degree recipient has been with the U of L from the start

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis Connolly, a mathematics professor since 1967, will receive an honorary degree at the 2017 Spring Convocation ceremonies. “During the U of L’s 50th anniversary year, we are doubly proud to award Dennis Connolly an honorary degree during his