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New media alumnus Sitter making inroads to music industry

New Media rocks! Jarett Sitter (BFA ’07) has spent the last eight years building a portfolio of stellar artwork and animation that can be found across Canada’s music scene. From Nickelback to Mother Mother, this alumnus has found a way to use his University of Lethbridge new media degree

Campus Life

Open Mike - Welcome to the Fall 2015 Semester

As an educator, the change of seasons from summer to fall is always invigorating because it marks the beginning of another academic year. Welcome to all new faculty, staff and students and welcome back to everyone returning to campus. I had the pleasure of welcoming a very enthusiastic group of

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Rainbow Literacy Society welcomes new coordinator

U of L graduate student Jillian King is the new family literacy coordinator in Vulcan, Alta. Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2015/09/04/rainbow-literacy-society-welcomes-new-coordinator]

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Alberta expected to announce deep budget deficit in the fall to spur province’s economy

U of L economist Dr. Chris Nicol comments on the possibility of infrastructure stimulus spending Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/alberta-expected-to-announce-deep-budget-deficit-in-the-fall-to-spur-provinces-economy/article26237748/]

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U.S. border towns see fewer Canadian shoppers as oil, loonie drop

U of L economist Donna Townley discusses a shrinking Canadian contribution to Montana's economy CP24 News [http://www.cp24.com/news/u-s-border-towns-see-fewer-canadian-shoppers-as-oil-loonie-drop-1.2551011]

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Southern Albertan takes on a taxing new role

Alumnus Don Sommerfeldt is appointed to the Tax Court of Canada Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/05/southern-albertan-takes-on-a-taxing-role-new-role/]

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The next phase of life

New Student Orientation at the U of L boasts the largest attendance in its history Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/07/the-next-phase-of-life/]

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College and U of L welcome new crop of students

Student orientation introduces new students to the city's post-secondary campuses CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/college-and-u-of-l-welcome-new-crop-of-students/]

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Golden Dolphins swimmers celebrate medal haul

Pronghorns swimming recruit comes to campus after setting BC provincial record Golden Star [http://www.thegoldenstar.net/ourtown/323920041.html]

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Pieces falling into place for Pronghorns men's hockey team

Head coach Spiros Anastas is excited about the direction of his team headed into the Canada West season Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/09/04/pieces-falling-into-place-for-pronghorns-mens-hockey-team/]

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U of L study seeks to find additional treatment for disordered gambling

Dr. Darren Christensen has launched a study that looks at the addition of contingency management (CM) to standard counselling practices for disordered gambling Alberta Voice [http://www.albertavoice.ca/2015/09/u-of-l-study-seeks-to-find-additional.html]

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Thai schools are reducing class time in a bid to boost academic performance

Research from Dr. Sergio Pellis on the importance of play in childhood development is quoted as Thai schools look at changing their approach Asian Correspondent [http://asiancorrespondent.com/135288/thai-schools-are-reducing-class-time-in-a-bid-to-boost-academic-performance/]

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LP project completed just in time

Campus radio's CKXU Love & Records 2014 compilation LP is completed and available for sale Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/09/03/lp-project-completed-just-in-time/]

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Why do we have eyebrows? The social significance of our silent communicators

Psychology professor Dr. Javid Sadr explains how essential eyebrows are to understanding human emotion The Independent [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/why-do-we-have-eyebrows-the-social-significance-of-our-silent-communicators-10476426.html]

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U of L economist weighs in on recession

Dr. Chris Nicol says that, by definition, the country is in a recession but the overall economic picture cannot be summarized by one statistic CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-economist-weighs-in-on-recession/]

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Drivers in Alberta say they faced $20 ‘toll’ after detour through First Nation

U of L Native Studies professor Don McIntyre comments on the illegal trespassing incidents on the Morley reserve Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/2185346/drivers-in-alberta-hwy-1-crash-claim-they-were-faced-with-tolls-blockades-in-morley/]

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Brandon Brine back across the seas to lead Pronghorns in pre-season hit-out against Adelaide 36ers

The Pronghorns men's basketball team follows Aussie native Brandon Brine back home for pre-season action overseas news.com.au [http://www.news.com.au/sport/brandon-brine-back-across-the-seas-to-lead-pronghorns-in-pre-season-hit-out-against-adelaide-36ers/story-fnaqgujp-1227507923189]

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Cryogenic facility helping researchers

The University of Lethbridge’s new cryogenic test facility (CTF) has allowed researchers in Dr. David Naylor’s astrophysics lab to be more productive, more energy efficient and more flexible Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/28/cryogenic-facility-helpingresearchers/]

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The dwarf planet Quaoar

The U of L's Spectral and Photometric Imaging Receiver (SPIRE) is used to recalculate the size of a dwarf planet on the outer edge of our solar system Phys.org [http://phys.org/news/2015-08-dwarf-planet-quaoar.html]

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Rural male caregivers need more help

Ryan Waldorf, a nursing instructor at the University of Lethbridge, explored the lives of 12 rural men who care for wives with dementia Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2015/08/rural-male-caregivers-need-more-help/]

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Research centre reports latest to be destroyed

Dr. Jim Byrne comments on the closing of the research library at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Centre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/08/25/research-centre-reports-latest-to-be-destroyed/]

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Canada's quest for elite basketball status begins in Toronto

Former Pronghorns women's team members are mothers of the new generation of Canadian men's basketball talent Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/for-canada-the-story-of-the-quest-for-elite-basketball-status-begins-in-toronto/article26130354/]

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Students show off summer neuroscience projects during symposium

Research projects were on display Thursday at the University of Lethbridge for the annual Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience Summer Student Symposium Country 95.5FM [http://www.country95.fm/news.asp?ID=10399]

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Younger Americans taking notice of CFL, new survey suggests

Dr. Reg Bibby's work on sport interest demographics says young American viewers are seeking out the CFL Whistler Question [http://www.whistlerquestion.com/younger-americans-taking-notice-of-cfl-new-survey-suggests-1.1981646]

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Overvoorde teaches drawing workshop

A look at the work of Chris Stoffel Overvoorde, Artist-in-Residence in the Gushul Studio of the University of Lethbridge in Blairmore, Alta. Bow Valley Crag and Canyon [http://www.thecragandcanyon.ca/2015/08/21/overvoorde-teaches-drawing-workshop]