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Journey back from 528 pounds

University of Lethbridge's Michael Warf details the dietary program that helped him drop more than 200 pounds Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/journey-back-from-528-pounds/]

Extremely rare foam formations create a buzz near Pincher Creek

University of Lethbridge researchers, led by Dr. Hester Jiskoot, solve the riddle of how 'foamcanos' erupted on Pincher Creek farmland Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/1119351/extremely-rare-foam-formations-create-a-buzz-near-pincher-creek/]

Christensen appointed AGRI Chair in Gambling

Christensen appointed AGRI Chair in Gambling

The University of Lethbridge is adding to its capacity as an internationally reputed centre for the study of gambling and addictions following the appointment of Dr. Darren R. Christensen as the Alberta Gambling Research Institute’s (AGRI) Chair in Gambling at the University of Lethbridge. The five-year appointment, which saw

Horns swim to two Canada West medals

The Pronghorns swim team puts in a strong performance at the Canada West championship meet Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2014/01/horns-swim-to-two-canada-west-medals/]

Doctor killed in BASE jump among elite group in rare sport

Dr. Jason Laurendeau (sociology) comments from his experience as a trained BASE jumper and his extensive research of the sport Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Doctor+killed+BASE+jump+among+elite+group+rare+sport/9441754/story.html]

Teacher Job Fair brings opportunity to doorstep

The University of Lethbridge's annual Teacher Job Fair is a place where pre-service teachers meet school boards face-to-face and begin to shape their teaching careers. The Faculty of Education presents Teacher Job Fair 2014 on Friday, January 31, 2014 beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the University

Hadfield to headline Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner

Hadfield to headline Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner

Canada’s most famous astronaut, Colonel Chris Hadfield, will serve as the guest speaker at the University of Lethbridge’s 2014 Calgary Alumni & Friends Dinner, Thursday, March 27, 2014 at The Westin in Calgary. And for the first time, U of L students have the opportunity to win tickets

Pronghorn swimmers medal at Canada West

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns swim team returned home with two medals and two more qualifiers for the CIS Championships (Feb. 20-22, University of Toronto) after weekend performances at the Canada West championship meet. Senior captain Ryan Thornley earned the lone individual medal, winning bronze in the 50-metre butterfly event

Inspirational speaker

This year’s International Dinner at the University of Lethbridge features a speaker, Spencer West, who will definitely make an impression on audience members Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/inspirational-speaker/]

Rosenfarb Bergen-Belsen Diary, 1945

Excerpts from a diary written by Chava Rosenfarb while in the Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons camp are translated by Dr. Goldie Morgentaler Tablet [http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-arts-and-culture/books/160640/rosenfarb-bergen-belsen-diary]

Khan holding Candlelight Vigil in Calgary, Feb. 1

Khan holding Candlelight Vigil in Calgary, Feb. 1

University of Lethbridge alumnus Manwar Khan (BSc '07) is holding a Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Calgary Municipal Complex Plaza Space as he continues to campaign against bullying and violence. "We will be gathering in front of the Calgary

McDonald earns visiting fellowship to Oxford University

McDonald earns visiting fellowship to Oxford University

University of Lethbridge neuroscience professor Dr. Robert McDonald has been elected for a prestigious visiting fellowship appointment at Corpus Christi College at Oxford University in spring 2015. McDonald is a University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Research Chair and the current director of the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience. He

18 artists in 13 installations featured in new U of L exhibit

A new exhibit called “We Can’t Compete” at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery showcases the work of 18 artists in 13 installations Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/18-artists-in-13-installations-featured-in-new-u-of-l-exhibit/]

Pinay on the Prairies

Dr. Glenda Bonifacio officially launches her book at en event at the Penny Building Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/pinay-on-the-prairies/]

Eagle River Casino seeks bankruptcy protection

Dr. Yale Belanger says the Eagle River Casino has never produced the revenue or jobs that were projected, but he thinks the casino will survive CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/eagle-river-casino-seeks-bankruptcy-protection-1.2509921]

Fight over public servants' benefits is more about dollars than sense

Dr. Richard Mueller has studied the wage gap and says the government adopted compensation policies over the years in an attempt to be a model employer Ottawa Citizen [http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Fight+over+public+servants+benefits+more+about+dollars+than+sense/9428299/story.html]

Health officer absent from responsible gambling conference

The University's Dr. Claudia Steinke (Health Sciences) will discuss the psychological and behavioural impacts of casino design at The New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver Vancouver Courier [http://www.vancourier.com/health-officer-absent-from-responsible-gambling-conference-1.800007]

Ladner woman wins Outstanding Young Farmer award

Alumna Lydia Ryall is the first sole recipient of the award dating back to 1980, and the first woman whose name will appear without her husband South Delta Leader [http://www.southdeltaleader.com/news/241339701.html]

Native History: Major attacks wrong Indian village, doesn't care

A recount of the Baker Massacre in northern Montana as gleaned from an oral history recorded by the University of Lethbridge Indian Country [http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/01/23/native-history-major-attacks-wrong-indian-village-doesnt-care-153211]

Hillyer challenged

Alumnus and former Board of Governors member Doug McArthur announced Wednesday he’s challenging incumbent Jim Hillyer for the Conservative nomination Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/hillyer-challenged/]

Alberta Climate Dialogue seeking participants

In the wake of the devastating floods in Alberta last year, issues surrounding water and climate change are a greater concern than ever to the citizens of this province. Alberta Climate Dialogue [http://www.albertaclimatedialogue.ca/], a community-university research alliance, is recruiting people from diverse backgrounds for an experimental citizen

Tom Keca: Leaving a legacy in minor hockey

When something involving minor hockey goes on in Fort McMurray, it’s a sure bet that former University of Lethbridge Pronghorn and Faculty of Education alumnus Tom Keca isn’t too far away Fort McMurray Today [http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2014/01/21/tom-keca-leaving-a-legacy-in-minor-hockey]

Millman delivers for Pronghorns track team

Second-year Pronghorn Peter Millman was a double-gold medalist in the throws events, leading a strong performance by the track team at the Golden Bear Invitational Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2014/01/millman-delivers-for-pronghorns-track-team/]

South Korean students getting a crash course on Canadian culture

A customized program designed by the University of Lethbridge’s International Centre for Students welcomes 15 students from Ajou University in South Korea Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/south-korean-students-getting-a-crash-course-on-canadian-culture/]

U of C professor leads climate water talks in Lethbridge

On Feb. 22, the Alberta Climate Dialogue will host an event at the University of Lethbridge for people to learn about the effects of climate change on water Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/professor+leads+climate+water+talks+Lethbridge/9409683/story.html]