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University names scholars

Abdie Kazemipur (Social Sciences), Kas Mazurek (Education) and Josephine Mills (Fine Arts) are appointed as University Scholars Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/22/university-names-scholars/]

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Music giving strength to flood-impacted citizens

U of L Fine Arts student Bailey Smith-Orton is one of the event organizers for the Sounds of Strength benefit concert that raises money for the High River Food Bank Okotoks Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/20140716/WHE0302/307169986/-1/whe03/music-giving-strength-to-flood-impacted-citizens]

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Meet the artists

Alumna Brenna Miller discusses her chair art that will be auctioned off at the Ravenswood AIRdirondack Gala, September 20 Airdrie Echo [http://www.airdrieecho.com/2014/07/15/meet-the-artists]

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Hernandez wins gold at junior track and field

Pronghorn athlete Aaron Hernandez, from Coaldale, jumps to gold at the Canadian Outdoor Junior Track and Field National Championships Sunny South News [http://www.sunnysouthnews.com/sports/local-sports/1786.html]

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Stay smart: 3 ways to academically engage your kids this summer

Dr. Bryan Kolb of the U of L's CCBN counsels parents to keep their kids reading all summer long Deseret News [http://national.deseretnews.com/article/1917/3-ways-to-keep-kids-academically-engaged-in-the-summer.html?pg=all]

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Coutts' life celebrated at family homestead

A look at the Celebration of Life event for U of L donor Jim Coutts Nanton News [http://www.nantonnews.com/2014/07/15/coutts-life-celebrated-at-family-homestead]

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Drones earning their keep on the farm

U of L alums Owen Brown and Steve Myshak of Isis Geomatics gather and distil data from UAV drones for both the agriculture and energy sectors Alberta Farmer Express [http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2014/07/21/drones-earning-their-keep-on-the-farm/]

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Careers not all about finances

Counselling Services Manager Mark Slomp working with young people at critical stages in their lives Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/15/careers-not-all-about-finances/]

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Pronghorns honour Debby Steacy

When Pronghorn Athletics wanted to honour Debby Steacy’s contributions to the school, naming a scholarship after her was a no-brainer Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/pronghorns/2014/07/18/pronghorns-honour-debby-stacey/]

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Leung appointed to new chair at university

Dr. Brenda Leung has been appointed to the University’s Faculty of Health Sciences Emmy Droog Chair in Complementary and Alternative Health Care Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/17/leung-appointed-to-new-chair-at-university/]

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Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry is enhanced with an investment in the University of Lethbridge by a consortium of association and industry partners Potato Business [http://www.potatobusiness.com/business2/993-university-of-lethbridge-gets-usd-1-million-for-research]

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Thriving potato industry needs access to research

Growing potatoes requires hard work and good management, but a successful crop also brings good rewards. Southern Alberta is home to a thriving potato industry and John Bareman, Chairman of the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA), is one of many potato growers in the area. He got into the business

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Potato Growers of Alberta, partners, create new research Chair

Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by a consortium of association and industry partners. The U of L will receive the funds over five years from the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA), McCain Foods,

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Hatter a great musician, exuberant and sincere

Alumnus Derek Hintz is profiled in advance of his weekend show in Medicine Hat Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/entertainment/local-entertainment/2014/07/11/hatter-a-great-musician-exuberant-and-sincere/]

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Book drive aids schools in Philippines

Started by Glenda Bonifacio, associate professor, Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Lethbridge, the drive is a way to help her native homeland Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/11/book-drive-aids-schools-in-philippines/]

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Mexican students experience Canadian culture in Lethbridge

Mexican female indigenous students are studying for one month at the University of Lethbridge Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/1444542/mexican-students-experience-canadian-culture-in-lethbridge/]

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Jim Coutts was the most powerful Liberal you’ve never heard of

University of Lethbridge donor, the late Jim Coutts, is profiled as one of the country's most influential politicians in history National Post [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/07/09/bruce-yaccato-jim-coutts-was-the-most-powerful-liberal-youve-never-heard-of/]

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New survey shows Canadians continue to believe in God but many are indifferent toward organized religion

Sociologist, Dr. Reg Bibby, discusses emerging trends in religious attitudes in Canada Canada Newswire [http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1383939/new-survey-shows-canadians-continue-to-believe-in-god-but-many-are-indifferent-toward-organized-religion]

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Researcher lands $1.7-million grant

Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions (AIHS) invests in Dr. Cheryl Currie, as she works in partnership with Aboriginal communities to improve related health policies, practices and programs Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/09/researcher-lands-17-million-grant/]

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Theatre program embraces tradition

The Centre for Indigenous Theatre kicked off a three-week intensive introduction to performing arts at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/08/theatre-program-embraces-tradition/]

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Canada’s latest baby boom caught experts by surprise — in part because our birth rate is declining

Dr. Susan McDaniel comments on the mini baby boom, and how demographics can help figure out what is going on National Post [http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/07/04/canadas-latest-baby-boom-caught-experts-by-surprise-in-part-because-our-birth-rate-is-declining/]

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River scientist says 2013 flood had an upside for environment

Dr. Stewart Rood says that the flood of 2013 afforded many positives for aquatic ecosystems CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/river-scientist-says-2013-flood-had-an-upside-for-environment-1.2696595]

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Eck wins sprint at Spring Meadow Triathlon; Spitler halts Walker’s streak of women’s victories

Former Horns men's basketball coach, Dave Adams, competes with his daughter, former Horns women's basketball player, Brittany, in Helena's 2014 Spring Meadow Triathlon Helena Independent Record [http://helenair.com/sports/eck-wins-sprint-at-spring-meadow-triathlon-spitler-halts-walker/article_5b7a0c02-0590-11e4-924f-001a4bcf887a.html]

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U of L researcher's influence recognized

Alberta Venture’s list of the 50 Most Influential People for 2014 includes the U of L's Dr. Susan McDaniel Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/05/u-of-l-researchers-influence-recognized/]

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Multimillion-dollar gift for ag-business program

Cor Van Raay donates $5 million to establish an agribusiness program at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College Alberta Farmer Express [http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2014/07/07/multimillion-dollar-gift-for-ag-business-program/]