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Lethbridge’s Gary Bowie receives Order of Excellence

Dr. Gary Bowie, a longtime supporter and former staff and faculty member of the U of L, is one of eight recipients of the Alberta Order of Excellence Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/20/lethbridges-gary-bowie-receives-order-of-excellence/]

Shredding service targets identity fraud

In an attempt to protect local residents, Information Technology Services at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Mobile will be hosting “Nightmare on Shred Street” Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/22/shredding-service-targets-identity-fraud/]

Seen and Heard - Lethbridge

Drs. Shelly Wismath, Joyce D'Andrea and Dawn McBride are lauded for individual accolades Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/21/lfs-presents-immigrant-achievement-awards/]

Lethbridge Sears location starts liquidation

Marketing professor Mike Madore comments on the impending closure of the retail giant Global News [https://globalnews.ca/news/3814940/lethbridge-sears-location-starts-liquidation/]

More government support needed for research

University of Toronto professor Dr. Lewis Kay speaks about his work in biomolecular nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/20/more-government-support-needed-for-research/]

University maintains ranking

The University of Lethbridge is ranked tops in its class, in the share of its budget going to student services, in this year’s Canadian university rankings by Maclean’s magazine Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/21/university-maintains-ranking/]

PUBlic Professor talk a very personal story for Fiske

PUBlic Professor talk a very personal story for Fiske

Scholars rarely stumble onto a research focus without some sort of personal interest or connection and for Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, her latest research project delves into issues that shaped her childhood and continue to resonate today. Fiske (Women & Gender Studies) is the daughter of a Canadian war veteran of

Becoming Unlimited celebrates inclusivity through dance

Becoming Unlimited celebrates inclusivity through dance

What happens when 22 university students, eight with identified disabilities, join up for a year-long inclusive dance journey? Find out at the premier showing of Becoming Unlimited, Saturday, Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Movie Mill. In the 2014-2015 school year, University of Lethbridge drama professor Lisa

Lethbridge researcher makes a scientific breakthrough after his son’s seizure

Dr. Artur Luczak is on a new path of discovery after deeply personal incident Calgary Metro News [https://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2017/10/20/lethbridge-researcher-makes-a-scientific-breakthrough-after-his-son-s-seizure.html]

Student support at heart of University of Lethbridge’s consistent top-five spot in Maclean’s University Rankings

The University of Lethbridge continues to make students its top priority and is continually expanding its national research imprint, as reflected in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings report. The U of L maintained its top-five ranking in the Primarily Undergraduate category, a position it has held in each of

Local iGEM teams advance to Giant Jamboree in Boston

The University of Lethbridge international Genetically Engineered Machine collegiate and high school teams are readying for November’s Giant Jamboree Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/17/local-igem-teams-advance-to-giant-jamboree-in-boston/]

U of L Pronghorn ‘sole’ sisters

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team, with support of the Faculty of Education and Runners Soul, launches a Reclaim Your Sole shoe drive Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/13/u-of-l-pronghorn-sole-sisters/]

Nightmare on Shred Street, the sequel, takes another swing at ongoing concern of identity theft

Nightmare on Shred Street, the sequel, takes another swing at ongoing concern of identity theft

Like any Hollywood nightmare, a sequel is always in the offing, and identity theft just isn’t going away. With that in mind, Information Technology Services at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Mobile Shredding are back to protect southern Alberta residents with A Nightmare on Shred Street 2: Data’

Meliorist editor nearly arrested for treason during 1970 October Crisis

Meliorist editor nearly arrested for treason during 1970 October Crisis

When the October crisis erupted in Canada in October 1970, tensions mounted at the Meliorist office at the University of Lethbridge. Following the kidnapping of provincial cabinet minister Pierre Laporte and British diplomat James Cross by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) and shortly after the War Measures Act

Crossing Boundaries Symposium returns to discuss art, technology and identity

Crossing Boundaries Symposium returns to discuss art, technology and identity

With technological advances running at an incredible pace, and the current political and social climate in a perpetual state of flux, artists, innovators, scholars and activists alike continue researching and working on ways to address the questions and issues that arise from our ever-changing world. Join the Faculty of Fine

Gairdner awardee Dr. Lewis Kay to present public talks at University of Lethbridge, local high school

Gairdner awardee Dr. Lewis Kay to present public talks at University of Lethbridge, local high school

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Lethbridge is one of only 15 universities across Canada selected to host a Gairdner Student Outreach & Gairdner Lecture Program event, bringing one of the world’s top scientific researchers to southern Alberta. From Oct. 19-20, Dr. Lewis Kay, professor, Department of

Wismath appointed as first dean of School of Liberal Education

Wismath appointed as first dean of School of Liberal Education

Recently named one of the most exceptional post-secondary teachers in Canada, Dr. Shelly Wismath has been appointed the first dean of the University of Lethbridge’s new School of Liberal Education. The U of L’s Board of Governors approved the appointment last week, granting Wismath a five-year term that

Mitchell demonstrates the power of persistence

U of L graduand Tyler Mitchell had to draw on his willpower and determination throughout his studies NationTalk [http://nationtalk.ca/story/mitchell-demonstrates-power-persistence-university-lethbridge]

U of L students help raise funds for United Way through Chillin' 4 Charity

Faculty of Management students from the Management Students' Society lead the annual fundraising event for the United Way Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/576260/u-l-students-help-raise-funds-united-way-through-chillin-4-charity]

Local artist Anna Marie House says her life’s journey always leads home

Fine arts alumna Anna Marie House returns to her hometown to present an exhibition of her work Western Star [http://www.thewesternstar.com/living/local-artist-anna-marie-house-says-her-lifes-journey-always-leads-home-141657/]

College of the Rockies sees significant growth

The U of L has a dual admission agreement with College of the Rockies Kimberley Bulletin [http://www.kimberleybulletin.com/news/college-of-the-rockies-sees-significant-growth/]

Celebrating graduates at Fall 2017 Convocation

Celebrating graduates at Fall 2017 Convocation

The University of Lethbridge is preparing to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and achievement of its newest group of graduates at the Fall 2017 Convocation [http://www.uleth.ca/convocation/fall-2017-information] ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 in the 1st

Singer-songwriter and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie to be granted honorary degree at Fall 2017 Convocation

Singer-songwriter and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie to be granted honorary degree at Fall 2017 Convocation

A singer-songwriter, activist, educator, visual artist and philanthropist, Buffy Sainte-Marie will be presented with a University of Lethbridge honorary degree at the Fall 2017 Convocation ceremony. “Buffy Saint-Marie has been a leader and longtime advocate for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and around the world, consistently using her talents to bring

Grant to benefit STEM club program

The University of Lethbridge’s Destination Exploration, in partnership with the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, will be offering STEM clubs to students in grades 6 to 9 throughout the division Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/10/grant-to-benefit-stem-club-program/]

Arrowwood Community School’s new principal a familiar face

U of L alumna Shelly Davis Forman has become a principal for the first time in her education career Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2017/10/08/arrowwood-community-schools-new-principal-a-familiar-face]