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Board of Governors reappoints Loewen as dean of Faculty of Education

Board of Governors reappoints Loewen as dean of Faculty of Education

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has approved Dr. Craig Loewen as Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term effective July 1, 2017. “The reputation of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Education is second to none and Dr. Loewen’s stewardship of this faculty

Malacrida named to independent federal funding review panel

The University of Lethbridge’s Associate Vice-President (Research), Dr. Claudia Malacrida, has been invited to take part in an independent review of the manner in which the federal government provides funding for fundamental science. Malacrida is one of eight distinguished research leaders and innovators who have been invited to serve

Cats add O'Rourke to coaching staff

Former Pronghorns men's hockey player Steve O'Rourke joins the Prince George Cougars' coaching staff Prince George Citizen [http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/cats-add-o-rourke-to-coaching-staff-1.2279529]

Why the incessant quest for academic excellence leads to bad science

Dr. Dan O'Donnell co-authors a paper that questions whether an emphasis on breakthroughs is undermining the foundation of the scientific establishment Inverse.com [https://www.inverse.com/article/16986-why-the-incessant-quest-for-academic-excellence-leads-to-bad-science]

Aggressive curriculum review coming, Alberta education minister says

University of Lethbridge education professor David Slomp discusses the proposed comprehensive curriculum review Edmonton Journal [http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/aggressive-curriculum-review-coming-education-minister-said]

New reporter ready for a Pincher Creek adventure

U of L alumnus Andrew Glen McCutcheon joins the Pincher Creek Echo Pincher Creek Echo [http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2016/06/14/new-reporter-ready-for-a-pincher-creek-adventure]

Panel to review federal funding for university-based scientific research

Dr. Claudia Malacrida, associate vice-president (research), on national panel Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/panel-to-review-federal-funding-for-university-based-scientific-research/article30410407/]

Early Knights set tone for sports

Pronghorns men's basketball alumnus Nick Baldwin inducted into the Holy Trinity Academy Knights wall-of-fame Okotoks Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/Early-Knights-set-tone-for-sports-20160615]

Fort Macleod summer program co-ordinators excited to work with youth

U of L student Crystal Cross Child is one of two new summer program co-ordinators for Family and Community Support Services in Fort Macleod Fort Macleod Gazette [http://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2016/fort-macleod-summer-program-co-ordinators-excited-to-work-with-youth/]

Economic diversity a benefit for city

Economic diversity in Lethbridge is driven by the U of L Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2016/06/15/economic-diversity-a-benefit-for-city/]

SAS athletes earn scholarships

Swimmer Tricia Fair, who swam for the Salmon Arm Secondary Sockeyes summer swim club, will be joining the Horns Swim Team Salmon Am Observer [http://www.saobserver.net/sports/381524611.html]

Top students, professors honoured at U of L Convocation

Celebrating Spring 2016 Convocation Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/04/op-students-professors-honoured-at-u-of-l-convocation/]

Canadian Interuniversity Sport looks to make itself more relevant

U of L President Dr. Mike Mahon, in his role as CIS board chairman, talks about the future of university sport Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/canadian-interuniversity-sport-looks-to-make-itself-more-relevant/article30282589/]

Clergywoman named U of L volunteer of the year

Rev. Erin Phillips offers spiritual and practical support to thousands of students in Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/06/clergywoman-named-u-of-l-volunteer-of-the-year/]

Former CCHS student receives U of L medal of merit

A look at Patrick McFarland, who was presented with the School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Master of Education during the University’s Spring Convocation Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2016/06/09/former-cchs-student-receives-u-of-l-medal-of-merit]

Lethbridge ranks high in Alberta Venture

The U of L's Destination Project, community contributions help prop up area in rankings Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/08/lethbridge-ranks-high-in-alberta-venture/]

Pop-up health care hopes to make an IMPACT

The focus of the project is to implement some kind of intervention that will improve access to community based health services Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/07/pop-up-health-care-hopesto-makean-impact/]

Horns women's basketball team mines south for additions to recruiting class

Dave Adams continue to overhaul the roster for the Pronghorns women's basketball program, and this time, he's headed south for help. Adams is excited to introduce two American Junior College transfer players to the Pronghorns, Katie Hankins and Jessica Norlander. Hankins comes to the U of

How research is helping to create resilient communities

Taking a look at the role Dr Judith Kulig's research plays in assisting communities affected by wildfire events SSHRC web [http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/stories-histoires/story-histoire-eng.aspx?story_id=217]

University art galleries reach out to a wider community

U of L Art Gallery director and curator Dr. Josephine Mills talks about the role of university art galleries in Canadian communities University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/university-art-galleries-reach-out-to-a-wider-community/]

U of L lands $500K Canadian Space Agency grant

Dr. David Naylor of the University of Lethbridge’s Astronomical Instrumentation Group (AIG) has secured a $500,000 grant from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/09/u-of-l-lands-500k-canadian-space-agency-grant/]

RNA researchers share info at RiboWest Conference

Some of the best minds in the field of Ribonucleic acid were part of a three-day conference at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/09/rna-researchers-share-info-at-ribowest-conference/]

Universities revamp menus

James Booth, executive director of the University's ancillary services, speaks to food services working to meet students' unique needs Toronto Sun [http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/08/universities-revamp-menus]

Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes to headline Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes to headline Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

Six-time Canadian Olympian and mental health advocate Clara Hughes will be the featured speaker as Pronghorn Athletics hosts its annual Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre. “We’re extremely excited to welcome Clara Hughes as our guest speaker,” says Robb Engen, manager

Mantas place sixth at national lifesaving championship event

Mantas place sixth at national lifesaving championship event

The University of Lethbridge Max Bell Mantas Lifesaving Club placed sixth out of 17 teams at the recently concluded Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships in Edmonton. The 10-member team, coached by Michelle Petriw and Alex Sura, was one of five Alberta teams participating in the meet. The individual members were: Dallas