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McDaniel appointed as Chair of CCA's Scientific Advisory Committee

McDaniel appointed as Chair of CCA's Scientific Advisory Committee

The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) has appointed University of Lethbridge sociologist Dr. Susan A. McDaniel, FRSC, as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). McDaniel, who previously served as vice Chair of the SAC, is the director of the U of L’s Prentice Institute for Global Population and

Naylor honoured for work on Herschel

Naylor honoured for work on Herschel

The University of Lethbridge’s Dr. David Naylor will receive a Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) award for outstanding contribution to astronomy as part of the Herschel-SPIRE Consortium. Naylor (physics and astronomy), the Canadian lead on the Herschel-SPIRE Consortium, and his group are being honoured with the Group Achievement Award for

West to headline 21st Annual International Dinner

West to headline 21st Annual International Dinner

Motivational speaker Spencer West has impacted global communities through his fundraising and advocacy work, overcoming tremendous obstacles in doing so. On Feb. 12, 2014, West will deliver a special address, aptly named A Celebration of Redefining Possible, at the 21st annual University of Lethbridge International Dinner. At five years of

Pope Francis's reform-minded inclusiveness sparks talk of Catholicism's rejuvenation

University of Lethbridge socoilogist Dr. Reg Bibby says the ideals of Pope Francis that have come to light so far are remarkably in touch with Canadian Catholics National Post [http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/01/10/pope-franciss-reform-minded-inclusiveness-sparks-talk-of-catholicisms-rejuvenation/]

Study shows no labour shortage

Canada is not facing a labour shortage and skills shortages tend to fluctuate and are not widespread, a team of Alberta researchers, led by the U of L's Dr. Susan McDamiel, has found Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/study-shows-no-labour-shortage/]

Horns on home ice against Dinos

Horns on home ice against Dinos

Despite being only the second weekend of January, this weekend’s home-and-home series between the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s hockey team and the University of Calgary Dinos could be argued as the most important series of the season for both teams. Heading into the weekend, the Horns (6-9-3)

Gamble pays off for both Brine and Horns

Gamble pays off for both Brine and Horns

There’s a fine line between want and need, and the closer you come to the second, the more willing you are to take a leap of faith. For Brandon Brine and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball team, each had reached a point where need was dominating

Patterson, Campbell earn athlete of the week honours

A pair of hockey players get the nod as Subway Pronghorn Athletes of the Week following their performances in the first weekend of the second half of the Canada West season. Former Canada West first team all-star goaltender Crystal Patterson made a combined 61 saves for the Pronghorns women'

McDaniel examining possible Canadian labour shortage and skills crisis

McDaniel examining possible Canadian labour shortage and skills crisis

University of Lethbridge researcher Dr. Susan McDaniel is examining whether or not an approaching labour shortage or skills crisis looms in Canada. McDaniel, Canada Research Chair in Global Population and Life Course as well as the Prentice Research Chair in Global Population and Economy, has been awarded a Social Sciences

Rise in new city churches bucks secular trend

Sociologist Dr. Reg Bibby argues that Canada is undergoing a shuffling of the religious marketplace, with evangelical and Roman Catholic churches winning new adherents while many others suffer from declines CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/rise-in-new-city-churches-bucks-secular-trend-1.2486024]

U of L researchers get funding boost from Canada Foundation for Innovation

U of L researchers get funding boost from Canada Foundation for Innovation

From below the earth’s surface to the farthest reaches of the universe, University of Lethbridge researchers are embarking on a pair of significant study projects thanks to research infrastructure support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). On Wednesday, CFI announced a $63-million investment in support of cutting-edge research

Signal Hill Equity Partners Expands Its Team in Calgary

Alumnus Brent Bieber, Faculty of Management (great distinction) graduate is added to Signal Hill Equity Partners's investment team of professionals MarketWired.com [http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/signal-hill-equity-partners-expands-its-team-in-calgary-1866831.htm]

The new 'drunk drivers' aren't drunk

Assistant psychology professor Dr. Javid Sadr comments on how today's 'drunk drivers' are not under the influence of alcohol but rather their smartphones Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2013/12/the-new-drunk-drivers-arent-drunk/]

Jim Coutts gave us a better country

A look at the incredible life of Jim Coutts and his contribution to the fabric of Canadian society Ottawa Citizen [http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/Coutts+gave+better+country/9355921/story.html]

Reducing junk food consumption a taxing question

Faculty of Management professor Mike Basil weighs in on the debate over taxing junk food to lower obesity problems, noting it's not as simple a solution as it may seem Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/reducing-junk-food-consumption-a-taxing-question/]

Distinguished U of L alumnus passes away

A look back at the life of Dr. Helen Manyfingers, distinguished U of L alumna and influential educator Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/01/distinguished-u-of-l-alumnus-passes-away/]

Jim Coutts was Trudeau's right hand

An in depth look at the life of Jim Coutts, one of the most influential politicians of his time and later friend of and donor to the University of Lethbridge Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/jim-coutts-was-trudeaus-right-hand/article16193954/?page=1]

Distinguished alumnus, Manyfingers, passes away

The University of Lethbridge community offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Helen Manyfingers (BEd, ‘78, LLD ’92), who passed away January 1, 2014. A graduate of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education, Manyfingers was the first alumnus to be granted an honorary degree

Red Nose results speak to significance of program

Southern Alberta roads were much safer through the holiday season thanks to the continued presence of Operation Red Nose. Another season of service wrapped up on New Year's eve as the Pronghorn Athletics-initiated program took to the roads to ferry partygoers home safely. In this, the 19th season

Women's hockey team takes to the road

After a home heavy first semester the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://gohorns.ca] women’s hockey team will have to be road warriors the second half of the season if they are going to make a return to the post-season. That challenge begins this weekend in Regina versus the

Horns men's hockey looks for better results

Horns men's hockey looks for better results

Following a difficult first semester, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns [http://gohorns.ca] men’s hockey team hopes that 2014 will bring the team better fortune. The Horns kick off the second semester of conference action this weekend hosting the Regina Cougars for a pair of games. Puck drops both

We'll be home for 'Christmas'

U of L sociologist discusses how Canadians prefer to use the term 'Christmas' over 'holiday season', regardless of their religious leanings Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/well-be-home-for-christmas-however-its-celebrated/article16075404/]

Millman sets new provincial junior shot put, weight throw records

Pronghorn Athletics thrower Peter Millman makes the most of his holiday break by setting a pair of Nova Scotia throws records Truro Daily News [http://www.trurodaily.com/Sports/2013-12-23/article-3555163/Millman-sets-new-provincial-junior-shot-put,-weight-throw-records/1]

Babies don't develop handedness all at once

University of Lethbridge neurobiologist Dr. Claudia Gonzalez studies how infants and toddlers develop their right- or left-handed preferences Inside Science [http://www.insidescience.org/content/babies-dont-develop-handedness-all-once/1522]

UN’s 2015 goals ‘a half-positive story,’ says U of L Prof

U of L Faculty of Management professor Sameer Deshpande says countries have made progress but not achieved the goals they set for themselves Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2013/12/uns-2015-goals-a-half-positive-story-says-u-of-l-prof/]