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Victoria Highlanders add former national U-18 player Thomas Shores

Chris Rushworth, a Canada West all-star and the all-time leading scorer in University of Lethbridge Pronghorns history, returns to Victoria Victoria Times Colonist [http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/victoria-highlanders-add-former-national-u-18-player-thomas-shores-1.23278091]

En Plein Air Exhibit is a call for artists to be a part of annual display

The University of Lethbridge is asking artists across southern Alberta to pick up their paint brushes and join them at the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/entertainment/arts/item/14159-en-plein-air-exhibit-is-a-call-for-artists-to-be-a-part-of-annual-display.html]

N.S. could have pioneered women’s vote, but missed the boat

Dr. Heidi MacDonald discusses the centenary of women's suffrage in Nova Scotia just as the province suspends school board elections Halifax Chronicle Herald [http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/1565387-opinion-n.s.-could-have-pioneered-women%E2%80%99s-vote-but-missed-the-boat]

New mapping techniques allow researchers to better gauge effect of glacier flow on infrastructure, environment

Using advanced mapping techniques, scientists are trying to predict when and where fast-flowing glaciers in Western Canada could change the surrounding ecology Phys.org [https://phys.org/news/2018-04-techniques-gauge-effect-glacier-infrastructure.html]

Leading undergraduate researchers coming to campus for URCSA conference, Apr. 29-30

The University of Lethbridge will host many of the finest undergraduate student researchers in the province at the 4th Annual Undergraduate Research in Science Conference of Alberta (URSCA), Apr. 29-30, 2018. A celebration of Alberta discovery and innovation at the earliest stage of post-secondary education, URSCA will feature over 90

Adams named to Canada Sports Hall of Fame Member Selection Committee

Adams named to Canada Sports Hall of Fame Member Selection Committee

When Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame releases its 2018 inductees list on Thursday, University of Lethbridge Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education professor Dr. Carly Adams will have played a key part in the process. Adams was chosen recently to serve a five-year term on the Hall of Fames’

London's possible casino expansion riles problem gambling advocate

A new casino in London prompts a look at U of L research into problem gambling London Free Press [http://lfpress.com/news/local-news/londons-possible-casino-expansion-riles-problem-gambling-advocate]

Kids should take risks, even dangerous ones

We need to stop coddling our children. While it might make us feel better as parents, it’s definitely not doing them any favours Macleans [http://www.macleans.ca/society/kids-should-take-risks-even-dangerous-ones/]

City to fund bid to host national science fair

Council voted, during their regular meeting on Monday, to fund a bid by the University of Lethbridge to host the 2020 Canada-Wide Science Fair in the amount of $160,000 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/04/18/city-to-fund-bid-to-host-national-science-fair/]

Horn women welcome additions

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s hockey team has added a pair of players from the Alberta Female Hockey League Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/04/18/horn-women-welcome-additions/]

Colour Fun Run draws a crowd

The annual 5K Colour Fun Run was held at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/04/16/colour-fun-run-draws-a-crowd/]

Alumni Profile - Brenna Scott

Alumni have always played an important role in the University community and the U of L Alumni Association (ULAA) has been key in that process. Whether at ULAA executive meetings, or board and senate meetings, this diverse group represents U of L alumni around the world. But just who are

Dhillon School of Business Scholarship Dinner brings in $50,000 for students

Dhillon School of Business Scholarship Dinner brings in $50,000 for students

The Dhillon School of Business celebrated its annual Scholarship Dinner on April 13, 2018. This year’s event brought together 450 guests to honour Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon and raised $50,000 for student scholarships. The event was supported by Avail CPA as the premier event sponsor. The evening included a

Substantial contributions earn Berezan recognition through Senate Volunteer Award

Substantial contributions earn Berezan recognition through Senate Volunteer Award

As the University of Lethbridge celebrates National Volunteer Week, it is proud to announce James Berezan as the 2018 recipient of the Senate Volunteer Award. The epitome of a committed volunteer, Berezan has willingly donated his time, expertise and experience to the University from 2004 to 2015. He served on

U of L to honour Dhillon at annual scholarship dinner

Bob Dhillon takes centre stage at the 31st Annual Scholarship Dinner Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/04/13/u-of-l-to-honour-dhillon-at-annual-scholarship-dinner/]

New waves: Rhythmic electrical field stimulation systematically alters spontaneous slow dynamics across mouse neocortex

Does transcranial AC stimulation entrain slow wave rhythms? Well, it does. Science Direct [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811918302234?via%3Dihub]

Beating cattle belches with biochar while improving feed efficiency

Dr. Erasmus Okine leads a five-year $1.1-million federally funded study Better Farming [http://www.betterfarming.com/digdeep/building-better-soil-biochar]

Livingstone graduate heads to Harvard

U of L alumna Jessica Patey continues her education with masters studies at Harvard Pincher Creek Echo [http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2018/04/09/livingstone-graduate-heads-to-harvard]

Brock remembered

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns mourn the loss of former Horns captain Brock Hirsche, who passed away after a battle with cancer at age 26 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/04/09/brock-remembered/]

Predicting forest fires SACPA topic

Drs. Chris Hopkinson and Laura Chasmer discuss the use of 3D imaging to help with environmental problems Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/04/12/predicting-forest-fires-sacpa-topic/]

Where adventure leads

Where adventure leads

Adventure and growth often present themselves through the door of discomfort. That’s what Dhillon School of Business alumni, Felipe Civita Ferreira (BMgt ’15), learned long ago. That philosophy drove him at age 17 to leave Sao Paulo, Brazil and journey to Calgary. Now 25, Ferreira was named recently to

Residents enjoy homelike approach to meals

The U of L's Dr. Sienna Caspar implements a CHOICES program for residents in a dementia unit of a local care centre The Vital Beat [https://www.thevitalbeat.ca/news/residents-enjoy-homelike-approach-meals/]

Annual Scholarship Dinner to honour Bob Dhillon

Annual Scholarship Dinner to honour Bob Dhillon

The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business will celebrate its 31st Annual Scholarship Dinner on Friday, Apr. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre by honouring Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon. Dhillon, the president and CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corp., recently pledged a $10-million gift

How an EMBA gave Darielle Corsaro the confidence to take her career to new heights

Alumna Darielle Corsaro's professional journey Women of Influence [http://www.womenofinfluence.ca/2018/04/05/learning-and-leaning-in-how-an-emba-gave-darielle-corsaro-the-confidence-to-take-her-career-to-new-heights/#.Wsftjchrxm8]

Teacher jumps in with both feet

U of L Education alumna Kailyn Deeble nominated for Edwin Parr Award Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/04/06/teacher-jumps-in-with-both-feet/]