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U of L opens doors to prospective students for Open House 2017

Students looking to get a sample of life at the University of Lethbridge, including a virtual look at the new Science and Academic Building, should attend the annual Open House on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Open House is the perfect opportunity for prospective

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Cranbrook disc golf pro celebrates second big win of the summer

U of L student and trainer with Pronghorn Athletics Casey Hanemayer finished first in the BC Disc Golf Championships that took place from September 16 to 17 in Kamloops BC Local News [http://www.bclocalnews.com/sports/447776243.html]

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Looking to make new friends

The U of L's Dr. Sheila McManus will speak at the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta's Friends of the Foundation Dinner at the Lethbridge Lodge on Sept. 28 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/26/looking-to-make-new-friends/]

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Milo Community School welcomes new principal

U of L Faculty of Education alumna Kerry Aiken is the new principal for Milo Community School Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2017/09/22/milo-community-school-welcomes-new-principal]

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Should more women be running for office in Lethbridge?

Examining the municipal election and the ratio of women running for office to men Global News [https://globalnews.ca/news/3762329/should-more-women-be-running-for-office-in-lethbridge/]

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Which came first: big brains or demanding environments?

The U of L's Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk collaborates on study looking at bird brain size and how it affects a bird's ability to adapt to changing environments Washington University [https://source.wustl.edu/2017/09/came-first-big-brains-demanding-environments/]

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Opinion - Political ties that bind

The U of L's John von Heyking and Thomas Kazakoff discuss the Lougheed, Blakeney friendship that helped ensure lasting provincial autonomy Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2017/09/22/political-ties-that-bind/]

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U of L fall enrolment sets record

A new enrolment record has been set at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/573750/u-l-fall-enrolment-sets-record]

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Niitsitapi program will return next fall for students

The Niitsitapi Teacher Education Program will officially be offered in September of 2018 to all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students or interested non-Indigenous students wanting to work with Blackfoot children and youth Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/news/alberta/item/13027-niitsitapi-program-will-return-next-fall-for-students.html]

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UCI scientists identify important aspect of the brain's navigational system

U of L and UCI neuroscientist Dr. Bruce McNaughton leads study EurekAlert [https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-09/uoc--usi092217.php]

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Stark differences between First Nation home and neighbouring towns sparked a lifetime of scholarship

Sociology graduate Betty Bastien earns an Arch Award from the University of Calgary recognizing her many contributions as an author and leading Indigenous scholar UCalgary News [https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2017-09-22/stark-differences-between-first-nation-home-and-neighbouring-towns-sparked-lifetime]

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Penalties hurt Horns in Canada West rugby opener

A tough start to the season for the Pronghorns women's rugby team Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/09/22/penalties-hurt-horns-in-canada-west-rugby-opener/]

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Bringing back the buffalo

Dr. Leroy Little Bear takes part in a signing ceremony that sees the Mistawasis First Nation join the Buffalo Treaty Prince Albert Daily Herald [https://paherald.sk.ca/2017/09/20/bringing-back-buffalo/]

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Reconciliation Week begins in Lethbridge

The U of L plays a central role in the launch of Reconciliation Week Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/19/reconciliation-week-begins-lethbridge/]

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Scholarships to honour Blackfoot advocates

The Blackfoot cultural preservation efforts of four southern Alberta men will live on with a new generation of leaders, thanks to a new University of Lethbridge scholarship program Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/20/scholarships-to-honour-blackfoot-advocates/]

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PUBlic Professor set to resume

The University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Arts & Science seems to have only one problem with its annual PUBlic Professor Series lectures – keeping up with demand Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/20/public-professor-set-to-resume/]

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Horns bolster rugby ranks

With their Canada West season ready to kick off Thursday, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team welcomed two new players to the fold. Two familiar faces returned as well. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/09/20/horns-bolster-rugby-ranks/]

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Latest Quesnel Lake research will be shared at open house

The latest research, including that by the U of L, into the impacts of the Mount Polley Mine disaster on Quesnel Lake will be shared at the Quesnel River Research Centre's open house BC Local News [http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/445456373.html]

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Funding to benefit university

University of Lethbridge researchers will be able to pursue diverse areas of inquiry thanks to $2.64 million in recent funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/19/funding-to-benefit-university/]

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Let children play outdoors, get wise

Dr. Sergio Pellis is cited in this discussion on the merits of play in raising and educating children News India Times [http://www.newsindiatimes.com/let-the-children-play-outdoors-get-wise/29977]

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Meet the new teachers at Ecole Routhier

Faculty of Education graduate Laura Wuth is the new Grade 5E class teacher at Ecole Routhier Smoky River Express [http://smokyriverexpress.com/meet-the-new-teachers-at-ecole-routhier/]

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Rohingya Muslims: Face the Reality

U of L adjunct professor Dr. Mir Faizal discusses the plight of the Rohingya Muslims Greater Kashmir [http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/rohingya-muslims-face-the-reality/260344.html]

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U of L scholars named to Royal Society of Canada

Two University of Lethbridge scholars, Drs. Ute Kothe and Yale Belanger, been elected to The Royal Society of Canada Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/17/u-of-l-scholars-named-to-royal-society-of-canada/]

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Exhibits explore relationship, spirituality of water with us

Water, its relationship with us, and with spirituality is explored through several exhibits by renowned artist Ed Pien at the University of Lethbridge art gallery Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/17/exhibits-explore-relationship-spirituality-of-water-with-us/]

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New partnership looks to develop young curlers in Lethbridge

The Lethbridge Curling Club has announced the McDonalds Junior Curling Program is partnering with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Curling Program Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/573083/new-partnership-looks-develop-young-curlers-lethbridge]