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Airdrie queen seeks national title

U of L sociology student Terra Chalack is in the running for the Miss Rodeo Canada 2016 title Airdrie Echo [http://www.airdrieecho.com/2015/11/09/airdrie-queen-seeks-national-title]

WADA report: Canadian athletes not surprised by Russian doping allegations

Pronghorns alumnus Jim Steacy reacts to the news that Russian track athletes have allegedly been part of systematic doping regimens CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/wada-report-russian-doping-reaction-1.3311487]

Liberals bring back mandatory long form census

Dr. Susan McDaniel, Director of the Prentice Institute, comments on the return of reliable data Global National [http://globalnews.ca/video/2322190/liberals-bring-back-mandatory-long-form-census]

Powerful myth of perseverance can hurt kids

The U of L's Dr. Robbin Gibb explains how stressful childhoods can permanently damage development St. Catharine's Standard [http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2015/11/06/powerful-myth-of-perseverance-can-hurt-kids]

Alberta author Mikaela Everett's unsettling debut YA novel, The Unquiet, makes big splash

U of L alumna Mikaela Everett makes a big impression with her first novel Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/books/alberta-author-mikaela-everetts-unsettling-debut-ya-novel-the-unquiet-makes-big-splash]

Martha Cohen art collection to be auctioned off

Art from the Jim Coutts' collection will also be auctioned to support programming at the U of L's Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/martha-cohen-art-collection-to-be-auctioned-off]

Pronghorns a family affair for Orbans

First-year Pronghorn Blake Orban follows in father's footsteps in men's hockey program Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/11/07/pronghorns-a-family-affair-for-the-orbans/]

Ken McInnes tabbed to lead Sport and Recreation Services for three-year term

The University of Lethbridge has added certainty and stability at the leadership level of Sport and Recreation Services (SRS), by naming Ken McInnes (BA’91, BMgt’97, Mgt Certificate ’02) as its executive director for the next three years. McInnes, who was named interim executive director for SRS earlier this

U of L group hopes to help with Syria crisis

The U of L Refugee Action Committee is a volunteer group of the university community trying to do its part battling the Syrian refugee crisis Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/11/09/uofl-group-hopes-to-help-with-syria-crisis/]

Lethbridge post-secondary institutions agree to enhance agricultural programming

The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College are collaborating to further enhance agricultural programming in southern Alberta CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/lethbridge-post-secondary-institutions-agree-to-enhance-agricultural-programming/]

Sorry, NHL fans: fighting is here to stay

Another look at economics professor Duane Rockerbie's study on fighting in hockey and its place in the future of the game The Guardian [http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/06/nfl-fighting-hockey-study]

Shedding light on sciences

A workshop aimed at high-level light sciences and technology provided graduate students at the University of Lethbridge with an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in their fields of study Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/11/06/shedding-light-on-sciences/]

University and college collaborate to further agricultural programming in southern Alberta

University and college collaborate to further agricultural programming in southern Alberta

The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today designed to further linkages between the southern Alberta institutions in the delivery of agriculture-related programming. The agreement is a commitment between the university and college to collectively advance learning and research opportunities in agriculture and agribusiness,

Montgomery returns to the Valley

Former U of L music department instructor and pianist Glen Montgomery is now pursuing exclusively his performing and composing careers Comox Valley Record [http://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/entertainment/340243781.html]

Ron MacLean digs into storybook for ‘Hockey Towns’

The veteran hockey announcer includes Mike Babcock and the Pronghorns' 1994 CIS title run in his new book Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/ron-maclean-digs-into-storybook-for-hockey-towns/article27110351/]

Political scientists impressed with cabinet choices

Dr. Geoffrey Hale discusses Justin Trudeau's initial cabinet appointments Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/11/05/political-scientists-impressed-with-cabinet-choices/]

Lethbridge: First-year students find a friendly campus

A review of the University of Lethbridge campus experience Maclean's [http://www.macleans.ca/schools/lethbridge-first-year-students-find-a-friendly-campus/]

High school iGEM program grooming next generation scientists

High school iGEM program grooming next generation scientists

The University of Lethbridge iGEM program has established itself as the premier program of its kind in the country, and by encouraging high school students to participate, has ensured its future sustainability. For the past three years, the U of L has sponsored a high school iGEM team that has

Gold-medal winning iGEM team may have answer for widespread agricultural problem

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Gold-medal winning iGEM team may have answer for widespread agricultural problem

The University of Lethbridge’s incomparable iGEM program achieved a gold medal standing at iGEM 2015 recently, debuting a project that may soon eradicate a widespread agricultural problem. It was the ninth time that a U of L team participated in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in

Alberta nurses use new technology to test their knowledge

U of L alumnus Jason Suriano and his company Trajectory IQ are making headlines for their latest innovation: a video game that will help Alberta's registered nurses enhance their knowledge of important legislative changes Global News [http://globalnews.ca/video/2300809/alberta-nurses-use-new-technology-to-test-their-knowledge]

(Another) Trudeau takes office, and takes Canada in a new direction

Dr. Harold Jansen speaks to the rise of Justin Trudeau and results of the Canadian Federal Election Washington Post [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/another-trudeau-takes-office-and-takes-canada-in-a-new-direction/2015/11/03/2dc508ce-7e58-11e5-bfb6-65300a5ff562_story.html]

Rachel Notley announces return of student summer employment program

The Alberta NDP government will spend $10 million annually to restore the Summer Temporary Employment Program The Gateway [https://thegatewayonline.ca/2015/11/rachel-notley-announces-return-of-student-summer-employment-program/]

Surprising Horns head to nationals

The Pronghorns women's rugby team is off to Kingston for the CIS national championship tourney Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/11/04/surprising-horns-head-to-nationals/]

Visiting researcher at U of L says marijuana use has major impact on the brain

Dr. Diana Dow-Edwards says there is clear evidence that marijuana use lowers a person's IQ and causes stress response levels to be dysfunctional CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/news/lethbridge-news/visiting-researcher-at-u-fo-l-says-marijuana-use-has-major-impact-on-the-brain/]

Fighting doesn't help on the ice or at the NHL box office: study

University of Lethbridge economics professor Duane Rockerbie found that fighting has a detrimental effect on a club’s on-ice performance Ottawa Citizen [http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/fighting-doesnt-help-on-the-ice-or-at-the-nhl-box-office-study]