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Students raising money, awareness of homelessness

Some hardy University of Lethbridge students are putting a spotlight on homelessness, by learning first hand a little about what it's like Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/551315/students-raising-money-awareness-homelessness]

Research on display this week at U of L

Over 50 years, the University of Lethbridge has grown into one of the top research campuses in Canada. This week, southern Albertans are invited to come by and see what’s happening Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/03/14/research-on-display-this-week-at-u-of-l/]

Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Adrian Owen headlines annual Brain Awareness Week activities

Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Adrian Owen headlines annual Brain Awareness Week activities

One of the world’s leading and most talked about neuroscientists is the featured speaker as the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Neuroscience celebrates Brain Awareness Week, March 14-18, 2017. The annual week of activities, presented by researchers in the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) and the Lethbridge

6 Reasons To Be Optimistic

The University of Lethbridge Global Citizenship for Oldman Watershed Group is highlighted OWC online [http://oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2017/1/27/6-reasons-to-be-optimistic-in-2017]

Werklund School alum's career in academia took root during teen years of 'culture shock'

New assistant Faculty of Education professor Dr. Sandra Dixon describes her immigrant experience UCalgary News [http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2017-03-09/werklund-school-alums-career-academia-took-root-during-teen-years-culture-shock]

Good and bad news on potato psyllid

A look at the potato psyllid on Canadian crops with the U of L's Dr. Dan Johnson Ag Annex [http://www.agannex.com/potatoes-in-canada/good-and-bad-news-on-potato-psyllid]

Horns heading to nationals

Six Pronghorns – five men and one woman – will represent Lethbridge at the U SPORTS Track and Field Championships in Edmonton Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/03/09/horns-heading-to-nationals/]

Book chronicles success of immigrant newcomers in smaller communities

Dr. Glenda Bonifacio's book describes how immigrants have been welcomed, supported and successfully integrated into their new communities Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/03/09/book-chronicles-success-of-immigrant-newcomers-in-smaller-communities/]

New evidence that tropical ice caps existed in the Andes

A study by SFU earth scientists Nicholas Roberts and John Clague as well as René Barendregt from the University of Lethbridge reveals the first geologic evidence of recurrent ice caps in the tropical Andes over 2.7 million years ago Environmental News Network [http://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/50741]

Millman lands track honour

Pronghorns fifth-year veteran Peter Millman was named as the U Sports Athlete of the Year for Field Events Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/03/10/millman-lands-track-honour/]

Canadians unwilling to challenge income gap

Drs. Caroline Hodes and Glenda Bonifacio address SACPA to discuss pay equity and the gender gap in society Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/03/10/canadians-unwilling-to-challenge-income-gap/]

Trip down memory lane

The Toronto Maple Leafs alumni faced off against members of 1994 University of Lethbridge Pronghorns team that captured the CIS title that same year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/03/10/trip-down-memory-lane/]

U of L researchers trying to measure public’s response to art exhibits

When you visit an art gallery, how do you respond to what you see? That’s the focus of a study now underway at the University of Lethbridge. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/03/10/u-of-l-researchers-trying-to-measure-publics-response-to-art-exhibits/]

Prominent Astrophysicist Calls the Big Bang A “Mirage”

Dr. Saurya Das and his research are cited in this examination of the Big Bang Theory Big Think [http://bigthink.com/philip-perry/prominent-astrophysicist-calls-the-big-bang-a-mirage]

Artist looks to floor patrons with lino exhibit

Adrian Cooke, longtime technician and chief preparator at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, displays his own art in the historic Trianon Gallery Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/03/08/artist-looks-to-floor-patrons-with-lino-exhibit/]

Author views life through animal kingdom’s eyes

Psychology students at the University of Lethbridge welcomed Welsh writer Mark Rowlands Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/03/08/author-views-life-through-animal-kingdoms-eyes/]

U of L receives special honour to begin Native Awareness Week

The University of Lethbridge received a special honour on Monday to celebrate its long-standing relationship with Indigenous peoples Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/03/07/u-of-l-receives-special-honour-to-begin-native-awareness-week/]

"What Your Daughter Hears When You Criticize Yourself" By Real Simple Reminds Us How Body Negativity Can Affect Kids

A U of L study is cited in this commentary on women's body image issues Bustle [https://www.bustle.com/p/what-your-daughter-hears-when-you-criticize-yourself-by-real-simple-reminds-us-how-body-negativity-can-affect-kids-video-42540]

Little Bear plays role in bringing bison back to Banff

Little Bear plays role in bringing bison back to Banff

The thundering hooves of buffalo are once again being heard on the plains of Banff National Park thanks to a historically collective effort, not the least of which involved the University of Lethbridge’s own Dr. Leroy Little Bear. In early February, a herd of 16 bison – primarily pregnant two-year-olds

Bonifacio book focuses on immigrants' experiences in small cities

Bonifacio book focuses on immigrants' experiences in small cities

A new book co-edited by Dr. Glenda Tibe Bonifacio digs into immigration and immigrants’ experiences in small cities in Canada. Canadian Perspectives on Immigration in Small Cities is a collection of essays by scholars who study immigration in smaller communities across the country. The idea grew out of a workshop

Dr. Steve Wiseman joins board of Canadian Rivers Institute

The U of L's Canada Research Chair in Aquatic and Mechanistic Toxicology, has joined the Canadian Rivers Institute Science Directors Board EnvironmentGuru.com [http://www.environmentguru.com/pages/elements/element.aspx?id=4602923]

SpearChief-Morris embracing opportunity to affect change

SpearChief-Morris embracing opportunity to affect change

University of Lethbridge alumnus Julian SpearChief-Morris#_msocom_1 (BA’13) said he was headed for law school in a 2012 video feature [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDp_XNk6mYA] he shot while a member of the Pronghorns men’s basketball team. “After I finish at the University of Lethbridge

World-travelling comedian sees universal truths

Fine arts alumna Allyson June Smith is back in Alberta performing a set of weekend shows in the Calgary area Cochrane Eagle [http://www.cochraneeagle.com/article/Worldtravelling-comedian-sees-universal-truths-20170302]

Jesse Northey joins Alberta Music as program manager

U of L music alumnus Jesse Northey has joined the Alberta Music team Canadian Musician [http://canadianmusician.com/news/2017/03/01/jesse-northey-joins-alberta-music-as-program-manager/]

Alberta’s country life inspires singer

U of L alumnus John Wort Hannam talks about the art of songwriting Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/Albertas-country-life-inspires-singer-20170301]