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U-pass referendum brings up questions at University of Lethbridge town hall

For the first time in seven years, the U-Pass is the subject of a referendum at the University of Lethbridge Global News [https://globalnews.ca/video/4088761/u-pass-referendum-brings-up-questions-at-university-of-lethbridge-town-hall/]

Play offers medieval experience

The latest offering from U of L drama students Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/03/18/play-offers-medieval-experience/]

Stephen Hawking proved WRONG! Big Bang was NOT the origin of the universe

Using mind-bogglingly complex maths and science, the U of L's Dr. Faizal Mir and his team introduce quantum effects to disprove Hawking’s claims Sunday Express [https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/928537/science-news-stephen-hawking-big-bang-proved-wrong-physics-general-relativity]

Cole named Co-op Student of the Year

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Cole named Co-op Student of the Year

The Career Bridge (Co-operative Education and Applied Studies) team at the University of Lethbridge is proud to kick off National Co-operative Education Week (Mar. 19-23) by announcing the 2017 U of L Co-op Student of the Year, Kyle Cole. Cole, originally from Lethbridge, is currently in his fourth year of

Kingfisher explores models of happiness

Kingfisher explores models of happiness

Dr. Catherine Kingfisher, a professor and researcher in the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Anthropology, will present Locating Happiness: Beyond Individualism on Thursday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge. The talk just happens to coincide with the focus of her current research project, which is aimed

Unified theory of evolution

Dr. Gerlinde Metz and her work on environmental stress in promoting the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of disease Blogarama [https://www.blogarama.com/technology-blogs/114420-bioterra-blog/24364185-essay-unified-theory-evolution]

$2M in grants to help U of L’s CCBN study Alzheimer’s

The University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN) will receive nearly $2 million in grants over the next five years to study changes in the brain that occur while Alzheimer’s progresses. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/03/15/2m-in-grants-to-help-u-of-ls-ccbn-study-alzheimers/]

University of Lethbridge transforms the business school landscape by launching the Dhillon School of Business

Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon pledged a $10 million gift, the largest announced gift in the institution's history Wealth-X [https://www.wealthx.com/intelligence-centre/daily-news/2018/canadas-top-sikh-tycoon-donates-university-lethbridge/]

Gut feeling: Make sure your calves’ is a good one

A recent study by U of L researcher Dr. Wade Abbott, published by Nature Microbiology journal, is looking at further understanding the work done by bacteria in the gut The Fence Post [https://www.thefencepost.com/news/gut-feeling-make-sure-your-calves-is-a-good-one/]

Transformational gift from Calgary real estate magnate initiates Dhillon School of Business

Transformational gift from Calgary real estate magnate initiates Dhillon School of Business

The University of Lethbridge today announces the transformation of its Faculty of Management to the Dhillon School of Business, which will have a strategic focus on finance and business innovation. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon, President and CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corporation, pledged a $10-million gift to the University of Lethbridge, the

Celebrating donors

The Supporting Our Students 500 at 50 campaign has wrapped up and the co-Chairs could not be more pleased with the results. “We have reached an all-time high for donor participation,” says Lukas Neamtu, 2017-2018 campaign co-Chair. As part of the campaign, an impressive 464 donors contributed over $160,000.

Aggies' Grow the Future Gala to showcase work of campus club

Aggies' Grow the Future Gala to showcase work of campus club

The University of Lethbridge Agricultural Students’ Society, fondly referred to as the Aggies by its members, is working hard to position itself as an important social network for students studying agriculture or those interested in learning more about the field. Given that agriculture is such a vital part of southern

University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary researchers collaborate to tackle hepatitis B virus

For Lethbridge residents suffering from the effects of chronic HBV and its resulting health problems, treatment options in Lethbridge are limited, sending most patients to the Calgary Liver Unit. On Thursday, Mar. 8, Calgary Liver Unit Medical Director Dr. Carla Coffin will present her work at the University of Lethbridge

Indigenous advocates want fines for police who fail to investigate missing persons

Dr. Linda Many Guns presents her concerns to the standing committee on families and communities Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/indigenous-advocates-urge-legislators-to-fine-police-who-fail-to-investigate-missing-persons/wcm/f32d361b-a1ea-4ca3-8e3e-de657ea39e75]

Pronghorn rugby sevens earn third-place finish

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby sevens team has cracked the top three at the end of the Canada West sevens series Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/27/pronghorn-rugby-sevens-earn-third-place-finish/]

Pronghorns cap off swim season

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns swim team capped the 2017-18 varsity swim season on a record-breaking note Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/27/pronghorns-cap-off-swim-season/]

Horns shine at Canada West championships

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns track and field team brought home seven medals and a Canada West meet award at the Canada West Track and Field Championships Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/26/horns-shine-canada-west-championships/]

2018 budget keeps Canada’s national parks free for youth

Dr. Greg Pyle cautions against allowing too many people access to Canada's national parks CTV News [https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/2018-budget-keeps-canada-s-national-parks-free-for-youth-1.3822221]

Federal budget garners mixed local reaction

Dr. Claudia Malacrida offers her perspective on the increase in science research funding Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/02/28/federal-budget-garners-mixed-local-reaction/]

U of L Programs and Services Fair offers options for LCI students

The University of Lethbridge held its first Programs and Services Fair on Tuesday at LCI Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/02/28/u-of-l-programs-and-services-fair-offers-options-for-lci-students/]

It’s time to stand up to the academic publishing industry

University of Lethbridge Assistant Professor Adriane MacDonald and Liaison Librarian Nicole Eva argue that academic publishers must compensate peer reviewers for their labour University Affairs [https://www.universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/time-stand-academic-publishing-industry/]

Website to track urban wildlife sightings

University of Lethbridge graduate student Leila Armstrong has launched a new link through which you can share your urban wildlife sightings Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/02/22/website-to-track-urban-wildlife-sightings/]

Viva Vitality: A different sort of P.A.R.T.Y.

Andreea Vrabie a U of L student intern at Alberta Health Services, discusses awareness and prevention strategies Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2018/02/23/viva-vitality-a-different-sort-of-party/]

Gibb makes case for defence

Pronghorns Colton Gibb leads the defensive mindset of the men's basketball team Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2018/02/23/gibb-makes-case-for-defence/]

Hall of fame and Kinsmen Sports Person honourees announced

Skeleton racer and U of L alumna Carla Pavan is among the inductees to the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/594232/hall-fame-and-kinsmen-sports-person-honourees-announced]