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Canada 150 grant facilitates upgrades to Max Bell pool

The Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre at the University of Lethbridge will get some much-needed improvements thanks to the federal government’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, the Canada 150 Fund and the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. Darshan Kang, member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, announced the funding Wednesday at

Founders' Day kicks off 50th anniversary celebration at University of Lethbridge

Kickoff festivities featured bag pipes, a hot tub and a replica cake as the U of L kicked off Founders’ Day weekend, a celebration of 50 years. Global TV [http://globalnews.ca/news/3180793/founders-day-kicks-off-50th-anniversary-celebration-at-university-of-lethbridge/]

Students take icy plunge for charity

Management Students’ Society hosted the 12th annual Chillin’ 4 Charity event and many took the plunge. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/01/14/students-take-icy-plungefor-charity/]

Founders' Day takes the cake

Along with balloons, food and music, a great big cake in the shape of University Hall helped kickoff the U of L's 50th anniversary Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/01/14/founders-day-takes-the-cake/]

U of L was good news for city

An editorial that ran in the Lethbridge Herald in 1966 captures the mood of the time when the U of L was founded Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/01/13/of-l-was-good-news-for-city/]

Fiat Lux address challenges U of L community to envision the future

Fiat Lux address challenges U of L community to envision the future

A 50th anniversary calls for some reflection and the University of Lethbridge, set on traditional Blackfoot territory, has much to be proud of. “It’s amazing to see what has been accomplished in the last 50 years,” said U of L President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon, at the annual

Spud-based research taking root at University of Lethbridge

Dr. Dmytro Yevtushenko talks about his research in potato science and Dr. Dan Johnson talks about his work in monitoring psyllids, the insect that can carry the zebra chip pathogen which is destructive to potato crops CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/spud-research-lethbridge-1.3934823]

U of L geographers observe climate-related tipping point to accelerated permafrost thaw

U of L geographers observe climate-related tipping point to accelerated permafrost thaw

Research by Drs. Laura Chasmer and Chris Hopkinson, University of Lethbridge geography professors, indicates that the 1997–1998 El Niño may have served as a tipping point for accelerating permafrost loss in their study area in the Northwest Territories. The study, Threshold loss of discontinuous permafrost and landscape evolution [http:

Shining a light on the lyrics to Let It Shine On

Shining a light on the lyrics to Let It Shine On

Part labour of love and part trial by fire, alumnus John Wort Hannam [http://blogs.ulethbridge.ca/50-years/a-song-in-the-making/] (BA/BEd ’96) worked intensely to pull and tease words and melody together until Let It Shine On was born. The song, was debuted on Friday, Jan. 13 as the University

A Song in the Making

Learn more about Let It Shine On SAM [http://blogs.ulethbridge.ca/50-years/a-song-in-the-making/]

Brew for the ‘U’

Coulee Brew Company has created two new beers to help the U of L celebrate its 50th anniversary while supporting student scholarships Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/01/12/brew-for-the-u/]

University of Lethbridge creates 50-year anniversary scholarship fund

The U of L has created a unique 50th anniversary scholarship to help students deal with growing costs at a time when post-secondary tuition and fees continue to rise. Calgary Sun [http://www.calgarysun.com/2017/01/11/university-of-lethbridge-creates-50-year-anniversary-scholarship-fund]

Alta. political parties ready to burn up phonelines for additional donors

U of L political scientist Dr. Harold Jansen says political parties are working to expand their donation bases with changes to campaign finance laws Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/01/10/one-ringy-dingy/]

Oral history project celebrates U of L’s 50th anniversary with 50 Voices

Oral history project celebrates U of L’s 50th anniversary with 50 Voices

The 50 Voices [http://www.uleth.ca/50-voices/] oral history project has woven a tapestry of perspectives about the University of Lethbridge over the past 50 years. From the early days, when Dr. Van Christou (LLD ’84) worked to convince the provincial government of the need for a university in

Rural areas worry about losing clout as electoral boundaries are redrawn

Dr. Harold Jansen says the split between rural and urban is always the dominant issue in boundary adjustments in Alberta. Edmonton Journal [http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/concern+rural+alberta+electoral+boundary+commission+starts/12670897/story.html]

U of L kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations with Founders’ Day Weekend

U of L kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations with Founders’ Day Weekend

Now that the University of Lethbridge has officially reached the age of 50, celebrations to mark the occasion are in order. “We are inviting everyone with a connection to the U of L to participate in the many celebrations we have planned to commemorate our 50th anniversary,” says Dr. Chris

Dr. Bryan Kolb appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

Dr. Bryan Kolb appointed Officer of the Order of Canada

Dr. Bryan Kolb (LLD ’15), one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, has been recognized for his work to increase understanding of the brain and brain development. He is one of 100 people appointed to the Order of Canada by Gov. Gen. David Johnston on Dec. 30 and named an

PUBlic Professor Series spawns a spinoff

PUBlic Professor Series spawns a spinoff

Although Faculty of Arts & Science professors could be labelled serious, scholarly types by day, the occasion of the University of Lethbridge’s 50th anniversary has given them a reason to have a little fun while still imparting their knowledge. The PUBlic Professor Series: 5-Minute Edition, is designed to showcase

U of L Students present to Age Friendly Lethbridge

U of L Students present to Age Friendly Lethbridge

Students in Dr. Jennifer Mather’s Psychology of Aging class got the opportunity to hone their presentation skills to the members of Age Friendly Lethbridge, formerly known as the Senior’s Community Forum. The forum’s membership includes local service organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Lethbridge

Westcastle Field Station supports research in diverse areas

Westcastle Field Station supports research in diverse areas

The ability to conduct field work is essential to University of Lethbridge students who study topics like mountain snowpacks, changing tree lines and the cognition, behaviour and ecology of wild hummingbirds. Christine (Michell) Mishra (BSc/BEd’10) called the U of L’s Westcastle Field Station home for two summers

U of L’s 50th anniversary plans promise to engage community

U of L’s 50th anniversary plans promise to engage community

The University of Lethbridge will soon be 50 years old, an anniversary that will be marked all year long with activities to spark a sense of nostalgia, fuel the imagination for a shiny future and to simply enjoy. “We look forward to celebrating this milestone in our history with the

Mazutinec continues tradition

Amy Mazutinec will join the Pronghorns women's basketball team Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2016/12/08/mazutinec-continues-tradition/]

Beware of more scams this timeof the year

Kevin Vadnais, manager of Information Management and Security, says people need to be vigilant and keep an eye on their bank accounts this time of year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/12/08/beware-of-more-scams-this-timeof-the-year/]

U of L aquatic toxicologist named Canada Research Chair

U of L aquatic toxicologist named Canada Research Chair

The federal government has named Dr. Steve Wiseman, a biology professor at the University of Lethbridge, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Aquatic and Mechanistic Toxicology. Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, announced more than $173 million in funding to support 203 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 48

Golden Jubilee Awards will provide $50,000 in scholarships to help celebrate the U of L’s 50th anniversary

The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Lethbridge has established five Golden Jubilee Awards worth $10,000 each to mark the institution’s 50th anniversary in 2017. “We are one of the founding Faculties of the University and we thought this would be a good opportunity to