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History professor Dr. Janay Nugent named 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award winner

History professor Dr. Janay Nugent named 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award winner

Consistently recognized for creating an encouraging class environment, history professor Dr. Janay Nugent (BA ’95) has been awarded the 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award. Nugent, who completed a bachelor of arts in history at the U of L in 1995, is known for her teaching excellence and ability to create a

Calgary-based businessman Robert Brawn to receive U of L Honorary Degree

Calgary-based businessman Robert Brawn to receive U of L Honorary Degree

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the fifth of its 2016 honorary degree recipients – Calgary-based businessman, entrepreneur and community leader Robert Brawn. “A true entrepreneurial pioneer, Robert Brawn has established himself as one of the major drivers behind Canada’s energy sector,” says U of L Chancellor Janice

Shell Canada gift helps University revitalize Westcastle Field Station

Shell Canada gift helps University revitalize Westcastle Field Station

A group of determined researchers, an innovative project manager and a $100,000 donation from Shell Canada have combined to enhance the University of Lethbridge’s Westcastle Field Station, creating opportunities for expanded research, student training and community outreach initiatives for years to come. “There was always the view that

J. Wilton Littlechild to receive U of L Honorary Degree

J. Wilton Littlechild to receive U of L Honorary Degree

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the fourth of its 2016 honorary degree recipients - honorary Cree chief, lawyer, residential school survivor, renowned sportsman and former politician J. Wilton Littlechild. “Wilton Littlechild is the epitome of a survivor, having used his own personal tragedy and that of his

U of L student to study in Australia for semester

Lauren Morris, a third-year neuroscience student, is excited to be taking classes at Southern Cross University in Lismore, Australia, on the Gold Coast Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/19/u-of-l-student-to-study-in-australia-for-semester/]

Hankins quick to pick Horns

Katie Hankins was done with recruiting and ready to sign after a quick trip to visit the Pronghorns women's basketball team earlier this year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2016/05/20/hankins-quick-to-pick-horns/]

Negotiating retirement, doing the math

Ian MacLachlan retired to start his third career in December 2015 and this is the second of a monthly series relevant to the retirement plans of an aging professoriate for University Affairs University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/negotiating-retirement-doing-the-math/]

Former Board Chair and alumnus Jong to receive honorary degree

Former Board Chair and alumnus Jong to receive honorary degree

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the third of its 2016 Honorary Degree recipients – local businessman and ninth Chair of the U of L Board of Governors, Gordon E. Jong (BSc ’80, BMgt ’82). “Gordon Jong’s relationship with the University of Lethbridge stretches back to his time

Alumni Association announces its 2016 award winners

Alumni Association announces its 2016 award winners

The University of Lethbridge Alumni Association is proud to recognize a diverse and accomplished group of alumni as its 2016 Alumni Honour Society inductees, the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and the Young Alumnus Achievement Award winner. “The alumni we are honouring are shining examples of what it means to

The nascence of neuroscience in southern Alberta

A look at the unlikely history of neuroscience at the U of L and how the CCBN has grown into a world leader Innovation.ca [https://www.innovation.ca/en/ResearchInAction/OutcomeStory/nascence-neuroscience-in-southern-alberta?utm_source=InnovationNow&utm_medium=Campaigner&utm_campaign=may2016]

McDaniel to receive 2016 Speaker Research Award

McDaniel to receive 2016 Speaker Research Award

Regarded as one of the leading social demographers in the world, Dr. Susan McDaniel has been named the winner of the 2016 University of Lethbridge Speaker Research Award. A prolific researcher, McDaniel’s ongoing projects focus on topics such as gender migration and the work of care, a comparison of

U of L study to examine acupuncture as possible anxiety treatment for children

Researchers hope a new study can determine if acupuncture is an effective method of treatment for children with anxiety CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-study-to-examine-acupuncture-as-possible-anxiety-treatment-for-children/]

Coaching field hockey newest chapter of shared lifetime

Education student Chelsea Overwater giving back to her Didsbury community as Chinook's Edge field hockey coach Didsbury Review [http://www.didsburyreview.ca/article/Coaching-field-hockey-newest-chapter-of-shared-lifetime-20160510]

Emotional toll of Fort McMurray

Dr. Judith Kulig discusses what faces Fort McMurray in the aftermath of the wildfire CTV News Channel [https://www.facebook.com/CTVNewsChannel/videos/vb.231176056943733/1099846306743366/?type=2&theater]

Treaties have long been misunderstood

Treaty coins remain a strong symbol of the British colonizers’ real intentions when they wrote treaties depriving First Nations of their land and sustenance, says U of L prof Don McIntyre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/13/treaties-have-long-been-misunderstood/]

What if We Could Map All the Fossil Fuel Corporate Powers in Canada? These Researchers Are Trying

Funded by SSHRC, U of L researchers join others across the country on the Corporate Mapping Project Desmog Canada [http://www.desmog.ca/2016/05/13/what-if-we-could-map-all-fossil-fuel-corporate-powers-canada-these-researchers-are-trying]

Hoops player commits to late father’s alma mater

Mark Rodehutskors of Chestermere has committed to playing his university basketball career at the University of Lethbridge, following his late father, alumnus Steve Rodehutskors Rocky View Weekly [http://www.rockyviewweekly.com/article/Hoops-player-commits-to-late-fathers-alma-mater-20160513]

Student honoured to be 50th valedictorian for Catholic Central

Catholic Central High School valedictorian Derek Weiler will attend the U of L in the fall Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/13/student-honoured-to-be-50th-valedictorian-for-catholic-central/]

Nurses are the backbone of Canada’s health system

National Nursing Week celebrates the role of nurses in health care, including many who have graduated from the U of L Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/12/nurses-are-the-backbone-of-canadas-health-system/]

7 Cups of Tea peer mental health support comes to U of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge now offers an online peer support initiative aimed at helping students deal with stress University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/7-cups-of-tea-peer-mental-health-support-comes-to-u-of-lethbridge/]

Young researchers look to stem flow of blood

Lethbridge high school students, mentored by University of Lethbridge researchers, are attempting to create a biological device able to coagulate blood rapidly Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/15/young-researchers-look-to-stem-flow-of-blood/]

Open Mike - Coming together to support one another

Open Mike - Coming together to support one another

University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon discusses the latest issues and events at the U of L There’s no denying that it has been a very difficult last few weeks for our community. I want to extend personally my sincere condolences to the family, friends and

Yiddish writer Rosenfarb's works and life examined

Dr. Goldie Morgentaler delivers a talk at the University of California San Diego San Diego Jewish News [http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2016/05/14/yiddish-writer-rosenfarbs-works-life-examined/]

Dr. Nancy Edwards to receive U of L Honorary Degree

Dr. Nancy Edwards to receive U of L Honorary Degree

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the second of its 2016 Honorary Degree recipients – esteemed nursing educator Dr. Nancy Edwards. “Dr. Edwards has had a remarkable career and made an incredible impact on public health policy at the local, national and international levels,” says U of L Chancellor

Theatre BSMT presents The Only Good Boy at Arts Commons Motel

U of L alumna Chelsea Woolley is making her name as a young playwright Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/theatre/theatre-bsmt-presents-the-only-good-boy-at-arts-commons-motel]