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You can help find missing jet

The fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 could very well be discovered with the help of BlackBridge, an operation whose staff includes many University of Lethbridge graduates Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/15/you-can-help-find-missing-jet/]

Public given insights into brain research

The annual Brain Awareness Week wraps up with an informative open house at the CCBN Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/16/public-given-insights-into-brain-research/]

Alberta government shaken by defections as popularity fades

Political science professor Dr. Harold Jansen discusses troubles in the provincial legislature Reuters [http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/17/us-politics-alberta-idUSBREA2G1OJ20140317]

Common Chord up for awards

Common Chord up for awards

All the hard work University of Lethbridge New Media professor Deric Olsen and his team put into the locally produced feature length film Common Chord has paid off. The film has garnered seven nominations for the Alberta Media Production Industry Association (AMPIA) Awards and has inked a worldwide distribution deal

O'Keeffe motivated to foster culture of giving

O'Keeffe motivated to foster culture of giving

When John O’Keeffe took the Oath of Canadian Citizenship in 2011, he found the entire ceremony poignant and moving. But one particular aspect of the proceedings stood out to O’Keeffe above the rest. Sitting in the assembly room among 30 other felicitous applicants waiting to swear allegiance to

Boil Water Order lifted

University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon, issued a statement early Friday afternoon in regards to the lifting of the Boil Water Order in Lethbridge and area. It reads as follows: At noon today, the City of Lethbridge ended its local state of emergency and lifted its Boil

Neuroscience collaboration to boost research capacity on both sides of border

Neuroscience collaboration to boost research capacity on both sides of border

An evolving partnership between the University of Lethbridge, Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions (AIHS) and the University of California Irvine (UCI) is poised to enrich collaborative science and training opportunities for North American researchers in the field of brain and memory. An agreement has been struck that will see renowned

Mercer is schooled by Horns track team

Mercer is schooled by Horns track team

The CBC's Rick Mercer might not be the most imposing figure to take his turn in the throwing circle, but there is no denying the size of his heart. The popular CBC television personality spent a day at the University of Lethbridge on Monday, Mar. 10 as he

Boil Water Order in effect at University, throughout region

The City of Lethbridge has issued a Boil Water Order. This action does affect those living, working and studying on our Lethbridge campus. The University of Lethbridge will remain open with regularly scheduled classes for the duration of this Boil Water Order. On Wednesday, Mar. 12, the City of Lethbridge

The secret to making a good first impression

University of Lethbridge psychology professor Dr. Drew Rendall discusses a new study about how people determine someone’s personality simply by listening to them Science Now [http://news.sciencemag.org/brain-behavior/2014/03/secret-making-good-first-impression]

Good as gold, Hernandez earns CIS gold in triple jump

Aaron Hernandez was already the Canadian Interuniversity Sport rookie of the year before winning gold at the CIS Track Championships Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/pronghorns/2014/03/11/good-as-gold-hernandez-earns-cis-gold-in-triple-jump/]

Hernandez, Gallagher named athletes of the week

Gold medal efforts at the CIS track championships have netted Kayla Gallagher and Aaron Hernandez Pronghorn Subway Athlete of the Week honours. Reigning CIS weight throw champion Gallagher was once again the cream of the crop in the event, claiming her second consecutive CIS title. As expected, the event was

The Country Wife is naughty and satirically flamboyant

The Country Wife is naughty and satirically flamboyant

A titillating and rollicking sex comedy, The Country Wife was considered too naughty for 18th and 19th century audiences. However, 21st century theatre goers can enjoy this production on the University Theatre stage from March 18 to 22 at 8 p.m. nightly. This 300-year-old classic, written by William Wycherley,

Women's rugby 7s earn silver at Rugby Canada tourney

In their first appearance at the event, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team earned a silver medal at the fourth annual university sevens tournament hosted by Rugby Canada in Victoria, BC. The Horns women’s rugby team took 12 players to participate in the event, choosing from

U of Lethbridge adds new research chair on gambling abuse

The University of Lethbridge is adding to its already considerable expertise in gambling research with the addition of Dr. Darren Christensen University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/u-of-lethbridge-adds-new-research-chair-on-gambling-abuse.aspx?cid=dlvr.it]

Donation establishes new endowment fund and award for FN students

Thanks to a donation from alumnus Richard Masson, the University of Lethbridge will establish the Masson Family Endowment Fund and the First Nations Transition Program (FNTP) Award Academica Group [http://academica.ca/indigenous/donation-establishes-new-endowment-fund-and-award-fn-students]

Outstanding young farmers honoured

Alumna Lydia Ryall of Delta, B.C., owner of Cropthorn Farm, was named British Columbia’s outstanding young farmer for 2014 Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2014/02/outstanding-young-farmers-honoured/]

Student teachers enjoying small town schooling

Five University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education students are doing their practicums at J.T. Foster High School in Nanton Nanton News [http://www.nantonnews.com/2014/03/10/student-teachers-enjoying-small-town-schooling]

Partnerships explored with Algeria

Dan Weeks, U of L vice-president of research, along with representatives from 12 other Canadian post-secondary institutions is exploring partnerships with educational institutions in Algeria Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/11/partnerships-explored-with-algeria/]

Healthy body, healthy mind

Dr. Robbin Gibb speaks at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization as part of the University's Brain Awareness Week activities Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/10/healthy-body-healthy-mind/]

Horns' Gallagher and Hernandez capture CIS gold medals

Horns' Gallagher and Hernandez capture CIS gold medals

Kayla Gallagher and Aaron Hernandez are national champions. The University of Lethbridge Pronghorn track and field athletes each captured gold medals at this past weekend's CIS Track Championships at the University of Alberta. In the meet’s opening event, second-year thrower Gallagher defended her weight throw title. As

Music festival approaching

University of Lethbridge, Calgary campus, instructor Jim Dobbin and his contribution to the Drumheller and District Music Festival Inside Drumheller [http://issuu.com/drumhellermail/docs/inside_drumheller_mar_7_2014/7?e=1289792/7018274]

Ukraine unrest grows

Political scientist Dr. Alan Siaroff discusses the ongoing tensions in Ukraine CTV News [http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=303121]

Creston-raised sisters on production team of Nelson’s 'Rent'

Alumna Laura Johnson teams with her sister to bring the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Rent, to Nelson, B.C., March 13-15 Nelson Star [http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/248458391.html]

Thomas King Wins the 2014 RBC Taylor Prize for The Inconvenient Indian

Former University of Lethbridge professor Thomas King is honoured for fiction writing Canada Newswire [http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1319911/thomas-king-wins-the-2014-rbc-taylor-prize-for-the-inconvenient-indian-a-curious-account-of-native-people-in-north-america]