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Churches search for answers

U of L sociologist Reginald Bibby's research, showing the decline in numbers of people who participate in organized religion, is discussed Winnipeg Free Press [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/churches-search-for-answers-257772611.html]

SoWeCa Chamber Music Festival is set to thrill this month

The SoWeCa Chamber Music Festival, supported by U of L faculty members, will feature a show in the University Recital Hall Kootenay News Advertiser [http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/257540981.html]

The importance of play

The work of Dr. Sergio Pellis, professor of neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, offers neurological support for play’s significance Times Higher Education [http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/features/feature-the-importance-of-play/2012937.article]

Digital image book of flora aims to answer ‘what is that?’

University of Lethbridge biology professor John Bain and botanist and photographer June Flanagan have updated the reference book, Common Coulee Plants of Southern Alberta Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2014/05/digital-image-book-of-flora-aims-to-answer-what-is-that/]

The Canucks' Speech: What does it mean to talk with an Alberta accent?

Former U of L linguistics professor Nicole Rosen and her work recording the voices of rural Albertans and their speech patterns Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Canucks+Speech+What+does+mean+talk+with+Alberta+accent/9793211/story.html]

U of C week looks at religious diversity and literacy

Dr. Leroy Little Bear, professor emeritus of native studies at the University of Lethbridge, speaks on indigenous world views at the U of C religious studies conference Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/week+looks+religious+diversity+literacy/9801024/story.html]

Students share their passion for science

The annual Let's DO Science Day at the U of L gives local high school students the chance to experience scientific discovery Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/01/students-share-their-passion-for-science/]

Creating our classrooms of the future

Pam Adams, a University of Lethbridge education professor, is a member of Alberta Education’s curriculum policy advisory committee Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/01/creating-our-classrooms-of-the-future/]

LCI honours two alumni

The U of L's Dr. Robbin Gibb receives a special honour from Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/02/lci-honours-two-alumni/]

Festival should be really groovy man

This year’s Historic Lethbridge Festival is devoted to the 1970s and features a fashion show put on by the U of L's Faculty of Fine Arts Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/30/festival-should-be-really-groovy-man/]

NDC student recognized for work with kids

Incoming Fine Arts student Natasha Cheney was recognized through the Nominate a Youth Program for her work with local High River children at the Parent Link Centre High River Times [http://www.highrivertimes.com/2014/05/05/ndc-student-recognized-for-work-with-kids]

DHS students perform with global drums group

About 100 members of the Didsbury High School band program performed with the U of L's Global Drums group Didsbury Review [http://didsburyreview.ca/article/20140506/DID0801/305069989/-1/did08/dhs-students-perform-with-global-drums-group]

Museum updates its archives

The U of L's Centre for Oral History and Tradition assists the Galt Museum as it updates its archives with a more technological format called digitized oral history Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/04/museum-update-its-archives/]

Symphony opens doors to students

The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra and the U of L's Opera Workshop welcome about 5,000 students to a series of performances of the iconic children’s opera Hansel and Grethel Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/04/symphony-opens-doors-to-students/]

Macdonald waiting to hear from national rugby team

Former U of L Pronghorn rugby player Ashley Macdonald is in line for a national team appointment Charlottetown Guardian [http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Sports/Other-sports/2014-05-05/article-3713944/Macdonald-waiting-to-hear-from-national-rugby-team/1]

Savour the experience

Meet the new Executive Chef at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/05/savour-the-experience/]

U of L announces its third honorary degree recipient

An influential and celebrated scientist, Dr. Barbara Hohn is a pioneer in plant biotechnology and plant epigenetics Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/05/u-of-l-announces-its-third-honourary-degree-recipient/]

Palme looks forward to Cambodia trip

U of L student Aubrey Palme to participate in marine conservation, community development as well as clean-up, development and monitoring of the coral reefs in Cambodia Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/05/06/palme-looks-forwardto-cambodia-trip/]

The University of Lethbridge has received a $400,000 gift in support of First Nations' initiatives

TD Bank Group gives support to the U of L's First Nations' Transition Program and a new First Nations' Gathering Centre 94.1 CJOC [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/news/lethbridge-news/university-of-lethbridge-receives-400000-for-first-nations-initiatives-on-campus/]

Pioneering scientist Dr. Barbara Hohn to receive honorary degree

Pioneering scientist Dr. Barbara Hohn to receive honorary degree

The University of Lethbridge Senate is pleased to announce the third of its distinguished 2014 Honorary Degree recipients – pioneering scientist in plant biotechnology and epigenetics, Dr. Barbara Hohn. “Dr. Hohn’s influential work in epigenetics and biotechnology is especially significant to the ongoing research pursuits here at the University and

TD Bank Group makes major investment to First Nations' initiatives

TD Bank Group makes major investment to First Nations' initiatives

TD Bank Group has made a significant gift of $400,000 in support of strategic First Nations’ initiatives at the University of Lethbridge that will enhance educational experiences for Blackfoot and other First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. “We are thrilled to support the University of Lethbridge in its efforts

Alumni Association announces 2014 Honour Society inductees

Alumni Association announces 2014 Honour Society inductees

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is pleased to announce its 2014 Honour Society Inductees. A total of six distinguished alumni are being inducted this year, representing educators, researchers, artists, lawyers and community advocates. Introduced in celebration of the University's 35th anniversary in 2002, the Alumni Honour Society

ASU neuroscientist gains support for stroke rehab research

Dr. Jeffrey Kleim, a former Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience researcher, has received a major grant from Dart NeuroScience to contribute to the company’s endeavours to develop pharmacological therapies to maintain human brain health ASU News [https://asunews.asu.edu/20140429-kleim-stroke-rehab-research]

Picturing Pain

Dr. Carol Williams's work is discussed after her presentation at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom as religious researchers met to discuss the global history of evangelicalism Patheos [http://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2014/04/imaging-missions-a-report-from-southampton/]

U of L creates single user inclusive washrooms on campus

The washrooms provide additional privacy and accessibility to all individuals, are wheelchair accessible, include proper medical waste (needles) disposal bins and in some instances, baby-change tables Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/29/u-of-l-creates-single-user-inclusive-washrooms-on-campus/]