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Years of hard work pays off for U of L students

The University of Lethbridge is celebrating the achievements of 1,452 students as they cross the stage during Spring 2016 Convocation Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/03/years-of-hard-work-pays-off-for-u-of-l-students/]

First Nations thought leader says old way of thinking is the new way forward

Leroy Little Bear, longtime advocate for First Nations education and former director of the Native American Program at Harvard University, encouraged the audience to adopt Blackfoot cultural metaphysics UCalgary [https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2016-06-03/first-nations-thought-leader-says-old-way-thinking-new-way-forward]

Community leader Erin Phillips honoured with University of Lethbridge Volunteer Award

Community leader Erin Phillips honoured with University of Lethbridge Volunteer Award

An indefatigable volunteer and community leader, Chaplain Erin Phillips is the 2016 recipient of the University of Lethbridge Volunteer Award. Noted for fostering a sense of belonging and connection both at the University and in the community at large, Phillips is the chaplain for Ecumenical Campus Ministry at both the

Leading RNA researchers to convene at U of L for RiboWest Conference

Leading RNA researchers to convene at U of L for RiboWest Conference

Leading investigators in the field of Ribonucleic acid (RNA) research are gathering at the University of Lethbridge, June 5-8, 2016, to attend the 12th Annual RiboWest Conference. “RNA is an important biomolecule that is implicated in many diseases ranging from infections, to cancer and inherited diseases,” explains Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden,

Peter Millman beats shot-put record

Peter Millman bested his own Nova Scotia provincial shot-put record this weekend at the Chinook Throws Gala at the University of Lethbridge Halifax Chronicle Herald [http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/1366923-peter-millman-beats-shot-put-record]

The 6 big thinkers headlining the 'academic Olympics' in Calgary

Dr. Leroy Little Bear is one of the six featured speakers, presenting Big Thinking and rethinking: Blackfoot metaphysics ‘waiting in the wings’ Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/the-6-big-thinkers-headlining-the-academic-olympics-in-calgary]

High school students meet the challenge

The U of L's Dual Credit Initiative (DCI) is yielding positive results for the University and LCI students alike Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/24/high-school-students-meet-the-challenge/]

Classroom with a view

The University of Lethbridge has a classroom as big as the outdoors thanks to the expansion of their Westcastle Field Station Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/27/classroom-with-a-view/]

King, Lapointe friendship bridged the two solitudes

Dr. John von Heyking on the friendship that formed the lynch pin of national unity during a key period of Canadian political history Troy Media [http://www.newsoptimist.ca/opinion/columnists/king-lapointe-friendship-bridged-the-two-solitudes-1.2266685]

Trainer offers free classes

Alumnus Lorne Osborne, president of Airdrie fitness business Provision Athletics, is hosting free boot camp sessions all summer Airdrie Echo [http://www.airdrieecho.com/2016/05/31/trainer-offers-free-classes]

Returning Fort McMurray residents face long road to recovery

Dr. Judith Kulig, who has studied the aftermath of four major fires in Western Canada, including Slave Lake five years ago, says people could potentially relive the evacuation experience as they return CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/fort-mcmurray-returns-psychology-1.3609331]

High school students thrive in finance contest

A team from Catholic Central High School earned first place at the University of Lethbridge’s first ever High School Finance Competition on Friday Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/30/high-school-students-thrive-in-finance-contest/]

Exploration Expo engages budding scientists in southern Alberta

Explosions, human brains, and 3D printers were just some of the items on display this weekend at the University of Lethbridge’s Exploration Expo Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/2728731/exploration-expo-engages-budding-scientists-in-southern-alberta/]

U of L faculty members to receive awards

Two University of Lethbridge faculty members are being recognized for outstanding work in research or teaching Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/01/u-of-l-faculty-members-to-receive-awards/]

Highlights today at Congress 2016

The U of L's Leroy Little Bear, an advocate for First Nations education and former director of the Harvard University Native American Program, presents Big Thinking and Rethinking: Blackfoot Metaphysics 'Waiting in the Wings' at Congress 2016 UCalgary [http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2016-06-02/highlights-today-congress-2016]

Change in dementia care has positive results

David Sheard, a leading dementia consultant from Britain, visited the city as keynote speaker for the Beulah Salt Seniors Health Conference at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/31/change-in-dementia-care-has-positive-results/]

U of L Alumni Honour Society inductees named

Ahead of its spring 2016 convocation next week, the University of Lethbridge has some newly appointed top alumni Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/25/u-of-l-alumni-honour-society-inductees-named/]

U of L to bestow honorary degrees at convocation

An honorary Cree chief, an internationally recognized nursing educator and a University of Lethbridge graduate who’s become an acclaimed neuroscientist will receive honorary degrees this week Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/06/01/u-of-l-to-bestow-honorary-degrees-at-convocation/]

Celebrating the Spring 2016 Convocation medal winners

Celebrating the Spring 2016 Convocation medal winners

The University of Lethbridge celebrates the achievements of its newest graduates at the Spring 2016 Convocation, June 2 and 3, in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness gymnasium. Distinguishing themselves among the many outstanding graduates are the U of L’s medal winners for 2016. They are

Students give Sea-Can a prairie feel

Four members of Foothills art teacher Ryan Smitham’s mural club were putting the finishing touches painting a mural on a sea-can storage unit at the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage May 15 in Nanton Okotoks Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/Students-give-SeaCan-a-prairie-feel-20160525]

Real-life money lessons for Palliser students

The first-ever High School Finance Competition at the University of Lethbridge proved time well-invested for a pair of student teams from Palliser Palliser Regional Schools [http://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/about-us/news/post/real-life-money-lessons-for-palliser-students]

Education professor Dr. David Slomp appointed Board of Governors Teaching Chair

Education professor Dr. David Slomp appointed Board of Governors Teaching Chair

An educator whose teaching philosophy is based on the idea that educational experiences should prepare students for life beyond school, Dr. David Slomp (Education) has been appointed a University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Teaching Chair. Slomp joined the Faculty of Education in 2011 and has quickly established a reputation

Horns golf teams headed to national championship tourney

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns golf teams look to cap a successful season this week, teeing it up at the Canadian University/College Championships at Morningstar Championship Golf Club in Parksville, British Columbia. A total of 20 men’s and 12 women’s teams will compete for both team and

McManus reflects on her time as Convocation Chief Marshal

McManus reflects on her time as Convocation Chief Marshal

As the campus community prepares to celebrate the Spring 2016 Convocation this week, we caught up with history professor Dr. Sheila McManus who says her role as chief marshal is, “The best job — ever.” “As chief marshal, you have that final moment with every single student as they get ready

The First Regional Conference on Women in Physics

There are many documented efforts worldwide to increase the representation of women in physics at all academic levels. Regardless, some would argue that women are still under represented, in particular at the senior academic levels and in industry. One way we can facilitate an increase in the participation of women