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University of Lethbridge’s Dr. H.J. Wieden named Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures Bioengineering Chair

A $2-million investment, over five years, further enables Wieden’s research team to study how biological systems can be engineered to achieve breakthroughs in materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, health and nanoscience Genome Alberta [http://genomealberta.ca/blogs/university-of-lethbridges-dr-hj-wieden-named-alberta-innovatestechnology-futures-bioengineering-chair.aspx]

Wieden named Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures Bioengineering Chair

Wieden named Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures Bioengineering Chair

Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures (AITF) has named Dr. Hans Joachim Wieden as the Innovates Centre of Research Excellence (iCORE) Chair of Bioengineering. AITF’s $2-million investment, over five years, further enables Wieden’s University of Lethbridge research team to study how biological systems can be engineered to achieve breakthroughs in materials

Freeman guru says Calgary renter's actions are not condoned by movement

Political scientist Dr. Geoffrey Hale weighs in on the Calgary man's anti-government stance and how his attitude may have developed Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Freeman+guru+says+Calgary+renter+actions+condoned+movement/8972869/story.html]

Horns women's hockey hosts National Female Hockey Challenge

Horns women's hockey hosts National Female Hockey Challenge

For the second season in a row, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s hockey team will conclude its pre-season preparation by hosting the National Female Hockey Challenge. The three-day event features six Canadian InterUniversity Sport teams as well as 12 'AAA' Midget girls teams and utilizes the

Horns soccer looks for weekend success

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team (1-5-0) returns to home field this weekend to host their Prairie Division rival Mount Royal University Cougars in a pair of games at the University Community Sports Stadium. The ‘Horns will look to right the ship after losing both games last

Horns coaches to Go Shoeless for Right To Play

Whether it's a frozen hockey rink, cold outdoor stadium or chilly basketball court — it doesn't matter: All the coaches of University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics teams will be barefoot this weekend to support Right To Play’s ‘Go Shoeless’ campaign. The Pronghorn Athletics group is part

Calgary International Film Festival: Q&A with Lethbridge filmmaker Deric Olsen about his film, Common Chord

New Media professor Deric Olsen discusses the making of Common Chord and the role the University of Lethbridge played in its creation Calgary Herald [http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2013/09/25/calgary-international-film-festival-qa-with-lethbridge-filmmaker-deric-olsen-about-his-film-common-chord/]

Indian residential school focus of play to be performed at Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod

Former Faculty of Education member Ramona Big Head presents a poignant play with her son Carl Brave Rock, a current U of L student Fort Macleod Gazette [http://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2013/indian-residential-school-focus-of-play-to-be-performed-at-empress-theatre-in-fort-macleod/]

Enrolment picture points to long-term sustainability

Increased graduate student numbers and an influx of first-year high school students are reflecting the University of Lethbridge’s continued transformation into a comprehensive research and teaching university. Students enrolled in graduate programs at the U of L increased from 458 students to 533, an increase of 16.4 per

New Biological Information Processing program presents incredible oppportunity

New Biological Information Processing program presents incredible oppportunity

A new program in the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) presents an incredible opportunity for the next generation of scientists. The Biological Information Processing (BIP): From Genome to Systems Level program (www.uleth.ca/artsci/neuroscience/student-opportunities) [http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/neuroscience/student-opportunities)], funded

Experts say in politics, more money makes for more problems

Political scientist Dr. Harold Jansen says that modern leadership races are becoming akin to regular election campaigns The Telegram (St. John's) [http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-09-21/article-3398912/Experts-say-in-politics%2C-more-money-makes-for-more-problems/1]

At the Galleries: Pointed, playful and political

The U of L Art Gallery assists artist Rita McKeough take her project, The Lion's Share, to Halifax Halifax Chronicle-Herald [http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1155840-at-the-galleries-pointed-playful-and-political]

Disaster, chaos and discovery

Disaster, chaos and discovery

Virus plagues city, thousands quarantined, food shortages expected . . . When disaster strikes and chaos spreads, the lines of society may be redrawn, flipped upside down, or erased all together. Down From Heaven by Colleen Wagner explores the power struggles and relationships that either grow or break when the world changes for

Horns women's soccer team plays host to UNBC

After earning their first point of the Canada West season last weekend, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s soccer team (0-3-1) remains at home this weekend for one game, hosting the UNBC Timberwolves Saturday afternoon. Kick-off is scheduled for 12 p.m. at the U of L Community Sports

Pronghorns women's rugby team kicks off season

For the first time since 2007, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team enters the Canada West season as the hunter and not the hunted after seeing their reign of six consecutive conference championships snapped in 2012. The ‘Horns will not have a home game until the Canada

Horns head out on the road to face fifth-ranked Bears

Coming off a hard fought 2-1 win last Sunday, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team (1-3-0) heads out on the road this weekend for a pair of games versus the CIS fifth-ranked University of Alberta Golden Bears (2-0-1). Both games are scheduled for 2:15 p.m.

Morrison, Bowie to be honoured at Alumni Celebration

Morrison, Bowie to be honoured at Alumni Celebration

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association and Senate will be holding a special Alumni Celebration Saturday, Oct. 19 at 12 p.m in the Markin Hall Atrium, at which they will be honouring Drs. Robert Morrison (BASc '83) and Gary Bowie. Morrison, the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year,

Functional Flows

Functional Flows

Standing knee-deep in a crisp, clear mountain stream, casting a fly as a rainbow trout flashes by, it’s hard to imagine the province’s water supply in jeopardy. We take for granted that when we turn the tap for a glass of water, it will be there, that when

Beyond the call of duty

A look at Dr. Bryan Kolb and why the Confederation of Alberta Faculty Association honoured him with the Distinguished Academic Award for 2013 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/2013/09/news/local-news/beyond-the-call-of-duty/]

Sibling showdown at University of Lethbridge

Two Airdrie brothers play against each other for the first time in weekend Canada West soccer play Airdrie Echo [http://www.airdrieecho.com/2013/09/18/sibling-showdown-at-university-of-lethbridge]

Native American art focus of new program

The University's new BFA in Native American Art reflects the importance of aboriginal art and culture both in the region and across North America Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/2013/09/news/local-news/native-american-art-focus-of-new-program/]

Calgary film festival features eclectic lineup

The feature film Common Chord has a number of connections to the U of L, including alumni and current students who played a big role in its creation Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/move-guide/Calgary+film+festival+features+eclectic+lineup+with+gallery/8876919/story.html]

What are the 'odds'

U of L Art Gallery staffer Jane Edmundson presents an intriguing master's thesis project to gallery visitors Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/2013/09/news/local-news/what-are-the-odds/]

Studying requires new habits in a social media world

Faculty of Education professor Dr. Carmen Mombourquette says parents still need to make homework time sacred everyday Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Studying+requires+habits+social+media+world/8854938/story.html]

Pianos as you've never heard, or seen, before

Pianos as you've never heard, or seen, before

Hear two pianists, with very different backgrounds and styles, coming together on two grand pianos integrated with electronics and computers - a chance to see each pianist shine and to see the synergy of live collaboration. Aaron Collier will perform a set of piano improvisations utilizing live sampling, looping and