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More than $100,000 awarded in scholarships in 13 years

U of L students earn scholarships from hometown fund to pursue educational goals Nanton News [http://www.nantonnews.com/2017/09/18/more-than-100000-awarded-in-scholarships-in-13-years]

Scholarship program to honour influential quartet, support educational opportunities for Blackfoot students

Scholarship program to honour influential quartet, support educational opportunities for Blackfoot students

In honour of National Philanthropy Day on Wednesday, Nov. 15, those of us at the U of L's UNews website wanted to highlight some stories from our archives. Each day this week, we'll republish a story that demonstrates the many ways the campus community benefits from

Why Do Men Catcall?

Robert Williams, a professor of health science and gambling studies, explains the lottery theory as one plausible explanation for cat calling Her Campus [http://www.hercampus.com/school/oswego/why-do-men-catcall]

City making progress with reconciliation, SACPA told

The U of L's Roy Pogorzelski addresses SACPA Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/15/city-making-progress-with-reconciliation-sacpa-told/]

Love and Records set for Galt Gardens

The seventh annual Love & Records Music Festival, presented by the U of L's CKXU Radio Society, is ready to roll this Saturday at Galt Gardens Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/15/love-and-records-set-for-galt-gardens/]

Son’s seizures helps researcher

Dr. Artur Luczak’s infant son suffered a seizure, and what he’s learned about seizures since has changed the understanding of how the brain functions during these traumatic events Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/14/sons-seizures-helps-researcher/]

Local professionals and people impacted by suicide honour World Suicide Prevention Day

Dr. Robin Gibb, an associate professor at the University of Lethbridge, speaks on the Neuroscience of Suicide Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/572270/local-professionals-and-people-impacted-suicide-honour-world-suicide-prevention-day]

What Does Rolling Over Mean To Dogs?

A recent study from the U of L's Dr. Sergio Pellis suggests a new meaning to when dogs roll over, and submission seems to play no part Petcha.com [https://www.petcha.com/what-does-rolling-over-mean-to-dogs/]

Candidate has history of community service

Alumni Honour Society inductee Belinda Crowson is one of the latest to announce her candidacy for a seat on Lethbridge council Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/14/candidate-has-history-of-community-service/]

UVolunteer Fair connects U of L students with volunteer agencies

University of Lethbridge students hoping to get connected with organizations in need of volunteers had an opportunity to do so at the third annual UVolunteer Fair Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/14/uvolunteer-fair-connects-u-of-l-students-with-volunteer-agencies/]

U of L art exhibit features Roloff Beny scholarship recipients

The University of Lethbridge is hosting its first “Aperture: Roloff Beny Photography Award Retrospective” exhibition Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/14/u-of-l-art-exhibit-features-roloff-beny-scholarship-recipients/]

SACPA to discuss Reconciliation process

The U of L's Roy Pogorzelski will address SACPA, asking Is the City of Lethbridge responding adequately to Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommendations? Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/14/sacpa-to-discuss-reconciliation-process/]

First-day school experiences not limited to students

Recent Faculty of Education graduate Ashley Malcomson is featured as she begins her teaching career in Iron Springs Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/13/first-day-school-experiences-not-limited-to-students/]

Kothe eager to bring science to the community

Kothe eager to bring science to the community

University of Lethbridge biochemist Dr. Ute Kothe has never been shy about taking science to the community – or better yet, bringing the community into her lab. As a staunch promoter of science outreach activities to local youth, Kothe is an ideal selection as the opening speaker for the 2017/18

U of L dignitaries honoured with traditional Blackfoot names

U of L dignitaries honoured with traditional Blackfoot names

One of the more iconic events of Homecoming Weekend was the traditional Blackfoot Naming ceremony that saw five esteemed members of the University of Lethbridge community receive Blackfoot names. A decades-long custom, the naming ceremony recognizes and celebrates the relationship between the University of Lethbridge and the Blackfoot Nation. Located

Opinion - Climate: politics or perception?

The U of L's Dr. Kent Peacock discusses the importance of science in making policy decisions Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2017/09/09/climate-politics-or-perception/]

TUC’s Angler Diary Program aims to gain better understanding of local watersheds

U of L researchers involved in analyzing data from angler diary program Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/news/alberta/item/12938-tuc-s-angler-diary-program-aims-to-gain-better-understanding-of-local-watersheds.html]

The importance of play for children and how technology can help

Dr. Sergio Pellis discusses how play changes the connections of the neurons at the front end of your brain The Sociable [http://sociable.co/technology/children-play-technology/]

Livingstone Range School Division looking for new superintendent

U of L educators in key positions with southern Alberta school divisions Nanton News [http://www.nantonnews.com/2017/09/10/livingstone-range-school-division-looking-for-new-superintendent]

U of L taking steps to educate about the opioid crisis

Janice Driver, the Addiction and Wellness Coordinator at the University of Lethbridge, says they have taken pre-emptive, preventative measures to make sure students are safe this academic year Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/572142/u-l-taking-steps-educate-about-opioid-crisis]

U of L researchers receive $2.6 million in NSERC funding

University of Lethbridge researchers in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, geography, mathematics and computer science, physics and psychology will be able to pursue diverse areas of inquiry thanks to $2.64 million in funding Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2017/09/u-of-l-researchers-receive-26-million.html]

Racism has a long history

Dr. Lynn Kennedy addresses SACPA, describing a history of racism in the United States Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/09/08/racism-has-a-long-history/]

New student mental health program to be piloted on seven Canadian campuses

This fall, seven Canadian universities and colleges will take part in a Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) led pilot project to teach students how to better understand and manage their mental health Canadian Insider [https://www.canadianinsider.com/new-student-mental-health-program-to-be-piloted-on-seven-canadian-campuses]

Little Bear appointment strengthens U of L commitment to Indigenous education

The University of Lethbridge has appointed Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc ’72, DASc ’04), as the institution’s first Distinguished Niitsitapi Scholar Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2017/09/little-bear-appointment-strengthens-u.html]

University pleased with mobile parking app

The Honk Mobile app is being used for the second year at both U of L and Lethbridge College Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/571849/university-pleased-mobile-parking-app]