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Alberta high school students to 3D print prosthetic hands for kids

Faculty of Management alumnus Colin Pischke is using his Print Your Mind 3D company to better the lives of amputees in developing countries Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/alberta-high-school-students-to-3d-print-prosthetic-hands-for-kids]

3 psychological reasons why we buy lottery tickets when there's virtually no chance of winning

Dr. Robert Williams, professor of health sciences and gambling studies, outlines three fascinating psychological phenomena that explain this irrational behavior Business Insider [http://www.businessinsider.com/psychological-reasons-why-we-buy-lottery-tickets-2016-1]

Increase in suicides today's SACPA topic

A U of L graduate student and alumnus will address issues around the rising suicide rate in Alberta Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/01/14/increase-in-suicides-todays-sacpa-topic/]

University of Lethbridge 50th anniversary planners want your ideas

The University is gearing up for its 50th anniversary in 2017 and looks to involve the community in the celebrations CTV News [http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=787693&binId=1.1484062&playlistPageNum=1]

Grocery prices continue to rise as dollar falls

Economist Donna Townley comments on the sinking Canadian dollar and how it is affecting Canadian consumers CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/grocery-prices-continue-rise-as-dollar-falls/]

Community participation will be key to 50th anniversary celebration

Community participation will be key to 50th anniversary celebration

The University of Lethbridge is southern Alberta’s university and as the U of L begins the planning process for its 50th anniversary celebrations in 2017, it is looking to the broader community to help plan the festivities. “This really is about bringing the entire community together to celebrate,” says

Respect a weapon against terrorism

Dr. Abdie Kazemipur comments on the arrival of refugees to Lethbridge and how respect plays a big role in their integration into society Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/01/10/respect-a-weapon-against-terrorism/]

World taking notice of Canada as peacemaker

Dr. Abdie Kazemipur says countries are taking notice of Canada as the Trudeau government takes its first steps into international politics Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/01/10/world-taking-notice-of-canada-as-peacemaker/]

Artists come full circle

Four U of L Fine Arts alumni return to Lethbridge to participate in a Casa showing Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/01/10/artists-come-full-circle/]

Cade Community Lecture Series starts today at downtown library

The U of L sponsored Cade series features a number of intriguing and thought-provoking speakers Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/01/11/cade-community-lecture-series-starts-today-at-downtown-library/]

Busy year ahead for U of L

A look forward at what's new and what's expected for the University in 2016 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/01/12/busy-year-ahead-for-u-of-l/]

Dream weaver - Hogue connects history and heritage to new futures for Aboriginal learners

Dream weaver - Hogue connects history and heritage to new futures for Aboriginal learners

Dr. Michelle Hogue (MEd ’04) has been teaching at the University of Lethbridge for about 20 years. She is a professor, researcher, coordinator of the First Nations Transition Program at the U of L, a 2013 Alumni Honour Society inductee and winner of the 2012 CEA Pat Clifford Award for

Video games - more than just fun for master's student Allenby

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Video games - more than just fun for master's student Allenby

When most people think of video games they think of a toy, a game, a way to waste a few hours having fun. When master's student Cassandra Allenby (BFA '15) thinks about video games she sees the potential for so much more. “I love video games, playing

Canadian dollar could drop further, says U of L expert

Dr. Chris Nicol discusses the sorry state of the loonie and what factors affect its rise and fall CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/canadian-dollar-could-drop-further-says-u-of-l-expert/]

Big plans in place over 2016 for U of L

Looking ahead to breaking ground on the University of Lethbridge's Destination Project Country 95.5FM [http://www.country95.fm/news.asp?ID=11031]

2015 was an exciting year for the University of Lethbridge

A look back at 2015 and developments at the U of L Country 95.5FM [http://www.country95.fm/news.asp?ID=11014]

What 2016 holds for the mysterious world of physics

Physicist Dr. Saurya Das says 2016 may be the year we find out what dark matter is made of or how it works Live Science [http://www.livescience.com/53242-most-exciting-physics-2016.html]

Puppy love much needed to ease medical pain, Calgary therapist

Straja Linder King, a clinical art therapist who specializes in animal-assisted psychotherapy, also teaches a course at the University of Lethbridge that deals with animal-assisted therapy Metro News Calgary [http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2015/12/23/puppy-love-needed-to-ease-medical-pain-calgary-therapist.html]

Colchester vs. Bremner, issues of urbanization

Ross McKenzie, retired agronomist for the province and adjunct professor at the University of Lethbridge, says there is often a lack of foresight in the urbanization of agricultural lands Sherwood Park News [http://www.sherwoodparknews.com/2015/12/23/colchester-vs-bremner-issues-of-urbanization]

Academics study mental health in Low German-speaking communities

Dr. Judith Kulig and research student Ling Ling Fan share their insight on how to handle the delicate balancing act of respecting the religious principles of Low German-speaking Mennonites while treating mental health issues The Carillon [http://www.thecarillon.com/local/Academics-study-mental-health-in-Low-German-speaking-communities-363732421.html]

Low dollar a challenge for Canadian pro sports teams

With the loonie hovering around its lowest level in 11 years, it’s having an impact on Canadian professional sports teams, says U of L economist Duane Rockerbie News 1130 [http://www.news1130.com/2015/12/29/low-dollar-a-challenge-for-canadian-pro-sports-teams-economist/]

Speakers challenge the brain

The U of L will host a series of engaging talks to kick off the new year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/01/02/speakers-challenge-the-brain/]

U of L joins Little Lethbridge Library movement

Reading material for all ages is now available at the University of Lethbridge, as several Little Lethbridge Libraries have been installed in various locations around campus Lethbridge Living [http://lethbridgeliving.com/news/general/item/u-of-l-joins-the-little-lethbridge-library-movement-with-six-being-installed-across-campus]

U of L adds two new PhD programs

The University of Lethbridge announces two new doctoral degree programs slated to begin in September 2016, the first of their kind in the school’s history Lethbridge Living [http://lethbridgeliving.com/news/general/item/u-of-l-adds-two-new-phd-programs]

New U of L website highlights Alberta climate records

Dr. Stefan Kienzle's compilation of climate records shows that Alberta is definitely warming Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2015/12/new-u-of-l-website-highlights-alberta.html]