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Influential researcher Pellis earns Ingrid Speaker Medal

Influential researcher Pellis earns Ingrid Speaker Medal

Dr. Sergio Pellis’s influential research on animal behaviour and behavioural neuroscience has received international recognition. It has also earned him accolades at the University of Lethbridge, where he was named the 2014 winner of the Ingrid Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship, or Performance. Pellis came to the University

Musicians take up residence in southwest Canada

The SoWeCa Music Festival is garnering big attention and it has many University of Lethbridge connections The Free Press [http://www.thefreepress.ca/entertainment/260457051.html]

Pikes love the qualities of new head coach

Pronghorns swimmer Cole Midtdal takes his experience home with him and is named head coach of the Penticton Pikes swimming program Penticton Western News [http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports/260694541.html]

Principals to change schools

U of L alumnus Dave Garbutt (MEd) is leaving Barrhead Composite High School to take over at Westlock’s R.F. Staples Barrhead Leader [http://www.barrheadleader.com/article/20140527/BAR0801/305279998/-1/bar08/principals-to-change-schools]

What OLG doesn't know about gamblers

U of L gambling researcher Dr. Rob Williams's research on internet gambling, the “crack cocaine” for problem gamblers SooToday [http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/details.asp?c=73596]

Johnson selected for U of L alumni award

An international leader in the development of fuel waste technology, U of L alumnus Lawrence Johnson (BASc, BSc ’78) has been named the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/27/johnson-selected-for-u-of-l-alumni-award/]

Bracing for a living nightmare

The U of L participates in the making of an active shooter educational video for post-secondary institutions in Alberta Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/26/bracing-for-a-living-nightmare/]

Kothe earns 2014 Distinguished Teaching Award

Kothe earns 2014 Distinguished Teaching Award

Biochemistry professor, Dr. Ute Kothe, has made outstanding contributions to teaching at the University of Lethbridge and beyond and has been named the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Teaching Award. In a relatively short period of time at the U of L, Kothe has built an impressive record of teaching

University of Lethbridge partners with Campus Alberta to produce active shooter education video

A group of Alberta post-secondary education institutions, including the University of Lethbridge, has launched an initiative to educate staff and students about how to respond in an active shooter situation. An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated

Realizing a dream, Crosschild embarks on nursing career

Realizing a dream, Crosschild embarks on nursing career

Chloe Crosschild (BN ’14) always knew she wanted to be a nurse. Even as a small child, Crosschild dreamed about one day becoming an RN, so when she was accepted into the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of Lethbridge, getting started was the first step toward achieving a

Convocation, a time for celebration and reflection

Convocation, a time for celebration and reflection

It was the night before a big exam, and Benjamin Young, then a second-year student at the University of Lethbridge, was burning the midnight oil, struggling to understand a concept that would be covered the next day. It was at that unlikely moment he looked up and saw the professor

Student Success

Undergraduate student earns prestigious summer school appointment

Matthew Robbins, a University of Lethbridge undergraduate student majoring in physics, is one of only 20 international students selected to attend the Undergraduate School on Experimental Quantum Information Processing [https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/programs/useqip] (May 26 to June 6, 2014) at the University of Waterloo. The summer school is

SAM - Fall 2014 edition

SAM - Fall 2014 edition

Welcome to the fall 2014 issue of SAM. We are so proud to share with you stories about your University, and as Canada's consummate storyteller Margaret Atwood tells us in this issue - we as humans are compelled to tell stories. Ms. Atwood will speak at our Calgary

Retail Council of Canada announces 2014 Retail as a Career Scholarship Recipients

U of L student, Julie Anderson, is one of 25 post-secondary students from across the country who will each receive $1,000 as part of Retail Council of Canada's Retail as a Career Scholarship program Canada Newswire [http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1360385/retail-council-of-canada-announces-2014-retail-as-a-career-scholarship-recipients]

What makes gambling such a problem?

The U of L's Dr. Robert Williams, a leading authority on gambling related issues, discusses problem gamblers SooToday [http://www.sootoday.com/content/news/details.asp?c=73451]

U of L lands top brain researcher

Although he had offers from universities around the globe, Dr. Majid Mohajerani decided to come to Lethbridge to continue his research into stroke and dementia Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/23/u-of-l-lands-top-brain-researcher/]

Local study of pesticides overdue?

The U of L's Dr. Alice Hontela says a Lethbridge-specific study on the potential risks related to pesticide use may be prudent because of the widespread use in the area’s surrounding farmland Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/23/local-study-of-pesticides-overdue/]

University of Lethbridge unveils plans for revolutionary science building

Architects for the U of L's Destination Project discuss the bold concept that will define its creation Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/1345897/university-of-lethbridge-unveils-plans-for-revolutionary-science-building/]

Concordia awards honorary doctorates to 8 distinguished Canadians

The U of L's Dr. Bryan Kolb will receive an honorary degree from Concordia University Concordia University News [http://www.concordia.ca/news/cunews/main/stories/2014/05/21/concordia-awardshonorarydoctoratesto8highlydistinguishedcanadian.html]

Supporting Our Students plays role in student achievement

Supporting Our Students plays role in student achievement

On May 29 and 30, the campus will be dressed up by caps and gowns, flowers and photographs as the University of Lethbridge community comes together to celebrate convocation and the accomplishments of more than 1,400 graduates. Many people play a supportive role in the life of a student.

New uLethbridge student portal goes live

The student portal project reaches a milestone and is active for selected student users Academica Group [http://academica.ca/top-ten/new-ulethbridge-student-portal-goes-live]

Greeks try to remain philosophical

Dr. Trevor Harrison, political sociologist at the University of Lethbridge and director of Parkland Institute, is currently travelling in Greece and Turkey where he discusses European economics Winnipeg Free Press [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/greeks-try-to-remain-philosophical-259488181.html]

Courses help new teachers navigate ethics issues

The U of L's Dr. Nancy Grigg discusses educating new teachers on ethics issues Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/Courses+help+teachers+navigate+ethics+issues/9848670/story.html]

Nursing professor looking to manage students' mistakes

With National Nursing Week running May 12-18, University of Lethbridge nursing professor Mark Pijl Zieber is looking at ways to help students prepare for the real world Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/17/nursing-professor-looking-to-manage-students-mistakes/]

University adding inclusive washrooms

Ten single-user inclusive washrooms, designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and an inclusive learning and working environments for students, staff and faculty, are now located across the U of L campus Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/20/university-adding-inclusive-washrooms/]