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MacEwan University's first Indigenous female president Deborah Saucier ready for real change

A look at former U of L CRC Chair Dr. Deb Saucier in her new role at MacEwan University Edmonton Journal [http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/macewan-universitys-first-indigenous-female-president-deborah-saucier-ready-for-real-change]

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Liberal education, research go hand-in-hand

Andrew Hakin, vice-president academic and provost at the University of Lethbridge, spoke at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on the topic as the U of L shifts back to its roots as a liberal arts educator Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/08/liberal-education-research-go-hand-in-hand/]

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Peruniak takes on a new task as athletic director

Alumnus Kyle Peruniak is the new athletic director at Chemainus Secondary School Chemainus Valley Courier [http://www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca/sports/peruniak-takes-on-a-new-task-as-athletic-director/]

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Province gives tecconnect $400K boost for entrepreneurs

The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta, which includes tecconnect, will receive $400,000 over two years Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/05/province-gives-tecconnect-400k-boost-for-entrepreneurs/]

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SACPA to discuss liberal education

Speaker Andrew Hakin, vice-president (Academic) and provost at University of Lethbridge, will present “Building a Better Society: Is Liberal Education a Fundamental Pillar?” at the regular weekly session Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/10/05/sacpa-to-discuss-liberal-education/]

Campus Life

University of Lethbridge Calgary campus opens Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching at BVC

Faculty of Management students at the University of Lethbridge’s Calgary campus at Bow Valley College now have access to the latest in hands-on training technology with the opening of the Calgary Campus Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching (CFMRT). The Centre is a state-of-the-art facility, complete with a

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Finalists for the 2017 Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts

Alumnus Nicolas de Cosson is nominated for an award in the Emerging Artist category Ontario.ca [https://news.ontario.ca/mtc/en/2017/10/finalists-for-the-2017-premiers-awards-for-excellence-in-the-arts.html]

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Shawna Cunningham appointed director, Indigenous Strategy

U of L alumnus earns new post at University of Calgary UCalgary News [http://ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2017-10-04/shawna-cunningham-appointed-director-indigenous-strategy]

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9 Parenting Hacks and Habits NOT to Feel Guilty About

Rough-and-tumble play in kids ages 4 to 11 can strengthen neural networks in the brain that control memory, attention, and impulse control, and also improve social skills, says Sergio Pellis Parents.com [http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/parenting-hacks-and-habits-not-to-feel-guilty-about]

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U of L student trying to rejoin family in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico

Francisco Gomez was not only caught in one of the earthquakes that struck Mexico earlier in September, but is now trying to get to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico to help and be with his family Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/574789/u-l-student-trying-rejoin-family-hurricane-ravaged-puerto-rico]

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Changes due to global warming underway

Kent Peacock, a philosophy professor at the University of Lethbridge, said some climate changes are clearly underway Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/29/changes-due-global-warming-underway/]

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U of L Open House today

The University of Lethbridge is opening its doors to prospective students today for Open House 2017 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/30/u-of-l-open-house-today/]

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University marks passing of founding father

Faculty, staff and members of the community are mourning the passing of one of the University of Lethbridge’s staunchest supporters, Dr. Van E. Christou Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/575200/university-marks-passing-founding-father]

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Why an Alberta college is flying the Blackfoot Confederacy flag

University of Lethbridge to soon join Lethbridge College in flying the Blackfoot Confederacy flag Macleans [http://www.macleans.ca/education/why-an-alberta-college-is-flying-the-blackfoot-confederacy-flag/]

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University of Lethbridge students share details of experiencing Mexican earthquake

Two University of Lethbridge students who were researching human sexuality in the Mexican city of Juchitán when an earthquake struck are now speaking out about what they saw Global News [https://globalnews.ca/news/3773231/university-of-lethbridge-students-share-details-of-experiencing-mexican-earthquake/]

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U of L staging landmark play’Ubu Roi’

The University of Lethbridge's Mainstage season opening play is both absurd and timely Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/28/u-of-l-staging-landmark-playubu-roi/]

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Blackfoot students get financial boost from Canmore couple

A Canmore couple wants to encourage Blackfoot students to pursue their education, and is helping them to do it thanks to a new scholarship with the University of Lethbridge Crag and Canyon [http://www.thecragandcanyon.ca/2017/10/01/blackfoot-students-get-financial-boost-from-canmore-couple]

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Former Pronghorns track star shares his battle with depression

Peter Millman discusses mental health issues and his personal battle with anxiety and depression Global News [https://globalnews.ca/news/3775760/former-pronghorns-track-star-shares-his-battle-with-depression/]

Campus Life

University community saddened by passing of Dr. Van Christou

The University of Lethbridge is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Van E. Christou (LLD ’84), one of the guiding influences on cultural and educational life in southern Alberta and an ardent supporter of the University of Lethbridge. Christou was the third Chancellor of the U of L,

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How Much Exercise Do We Really Need?

A study at the University of Lethbridge showed that women dropped 8 per cent of their body fat and shrunk their waists by 3.5 percent in six weeks doing sprintervals three times a week Psst [http://www.psst.ph/much-exercise-really-need/]

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Historic investment fosters construction boom in Lethbridge

The U of L Destination Project is among the major projects being undertaken in Lethbridge Journal of Commerce [http://journalofcommerce.com/Projects/News/2017/9/Historic-investment-fosters-construction-boom-in-Lethbridge-1027524W/]

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Blackfoot child rearing part of cultural exhibit at Casa

A multi-phased research project and exhibit at Casa invites visitors to learn more about Blackfoot culture Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/27/blackfoot-child-rearing-part-of-cultural-exhibit-at-casa/]

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Grant will help U of L researcher explore possible genetic links to same-sex sexual attraction

A recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant will help Dr. Paul Vasey, a University of Lethbridge psychology professor, determine if genes associated with male same-sex sexual attraction are the same across cultures Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2017/09/grant-will-help-u-of-l-researcher.html]

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Annora’s chest of treasures

The Art Department, University of Lethbridge, now includes the life and legacy story of Annora Brown in their teachings Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2017/09/annoras-chest-of-treasures.html]

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Epileptic seizure event leads professor down new path of discovery

The U of L's Dr. Artur Luczak discovers new knowledge on what happens in the brain during a seizure event Environmental News Network [http://www.enn.com/sci-tech/article/52670]