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Dave Waknuk leaves Wolves

Grande Prairie Wolves head coach Dave Waknuk has accepted an assistant coaching position with the Pronghorns women’s basketball program Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune [http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2015/06/17/dave-waknuk-leaves-wolves]

Name of Langevin Block under scrutiny for residential schools connection

The U of L's Dr. Linda Many Guns says the federal government should consider renaming the building that houses the Prime Minister’s Office Ottawa Citizen [http://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/name-of-langevin-block-under-scrutiny-for-residential-school-connection]

Dozen new recruits

The Pronghorns men's hockey team unveils the bulk of its 2015/16 recruiting class Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2015/06/18/dozen-new-recruits/]

Proposed NDP tuition freeze could mean refund

The University discusses the changing landscape of provincial funding in the wake of the NDP election victory Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/18/proposed-ndp-tuition-freeze-could-mean-refund/]

Impressive recruiting class for Horns men's hockey team

Impressive recruiting class for Horns men's hockey team

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s hockey team has turned over a significant portion of its roster as head coach Spiros Anastas announced the commitment of 12 new players for the 2015-16 Canada West season. Within the group of 12, the program will add nine forwards and three defencemen,

Horns bring in Medicine Hat College transfer

Third-year University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women's basketball head coach Erin McAleenan continues to add to her 2015-16 recruiting class, announcing the commitment of Medicine Hat product and college transfer, Kennedy Werre to the program for the fall 2015 semester. Werre played two seasons with the Medicine Hat College

State should be religiously neutral

The U of L's Dr. James Linville discusses the role of prayer in school and the public at large Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2015/06/13/state-should-be-religiously-neutral/]

$2M grant to helpU of L researchers study cellular imaging of the brain

Neuroscience professor Dr. Robert Sutherland will lead the new Cell Signalling Interdisciplinary Research Centre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/14/2m-grant-to-helpu-of-l-researchers-study-cellular-imaging-of-the-brain/]

Cambridge University to offer Lego professorship

The U of L's Dr. Sergio Pellis and his research on play behaviour is cited Huffington Post [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/15/cambridge-lego-professor_n_7587802.html]

And the award winners are . . .

U of L graduate students win two categories at the 11th annual Chinook Entrepreneur Challenge Awards Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/15/and-the-award-winners-are/]

Board approves multiple faculty, staff and administrative appointments

The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors recently convened and approved a number of faculty, staff and administrative appointments that are scheduled to officially take effect July 1, 2015. Following is a summary of these appointments. Vice-Provost & Associate Vice-President (Academic) - Dr. Lesley Brown Dr. Lesley Brown has been

Pronghorns add Rattler to roster

The Pronghorns women's basketball team brings in a recruit from Medicine Hat College Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/pronghorns/2015/06/15/pronghorns-add-rattler-to-roster/]

Hakin given expanded duties, named lead Vice-President

As I commence my second term as President, I am energized by our collective achievement and am enthusiastic and optimistic about the future we can achieve over the next five years. Together, we have accomplished a great deal despite the many challenges that have come our way. I am very

Donor-sponsored voice award creates experiential opportunities

Donor-sponsored voice award creates experiential opportunities

In the language of musical performance, the term intermezzo refers to a transition from one section of a work to the next. It was a symbolic word for Dr. Doug Myhre, who wanted to create a scholarship for University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts students specializing in voice. “We

Lyle Aleman remembered as a loving, hard-working family man

U of L alumnus Lyle Aleman remembered as business leader and loving family man Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2015/06/06/lyle-aleman-remembered-as-a-loving-hard-working-family-man/]

Golden's Josh Hiraoka prepares for final swim season before university

Pronghorns men's swimming recruit is coming off a stellar 2014 season that saw him win three B.C. provincial gold medals Golden Star [http://www.thegoldenstar.net/ourtown/306976001.html]

Changes to U of L athletics start at the top

Pronghorn Athletics to embark on a new era after changes in administration Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/2047879/changes-to-u-of-l-athletics-start-at-the-top/]

On her own terms

On her own terms

When Wendy C. Fox (BASc (BA) ’71) was 19, she had plans to backpack around Europe with a group of friends. She’d just finished her first year at the University of Lethbridge, and had managed to save enough money for the trip. One by one though, Fox’s travel

A perfect partnership

The strong relationship between Volunteer Lethbridge and the U of L is examined Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/09/a-perfect-partnership/]

Researcher to fight potato blight

U of L alumna Dr. Melanie Kalischuk is now working at Lethbridge College where she is developing advanced warning systems to prevent the spread of Phytophthora infestans Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/06/10/researcher-to-fight-potato-blight/]

Watch: Octopus carries coconut — But is it using a tool?

Dr. Jennifer Mather argues that octopuses do indeed have the ability to use tools National Geographic [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/06/150605-octopus-tools-animals-ocean-science/?rptregcta=reg_free_np&rptregcampaign=2015012_invitation_ro_all#]

All work and no play never pays off

Allowing children the opportunity for unstructured play is key to their development, says the U of L's Dr. Sergio Pellis MENAFN Arab News [http://www.menafn.com/1094240612/Saudi--All-work-and-no-play-never-pays-off]

Hell for the helpless

Taking a look at Dr. Claudia Malacrida's book, A Special Hell, the first scholarly work to delve into the history of a Canadian institution for people labelled with intellectual disabilities Winnipeg Free Press [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/books/hell-for-the-helpless-306360101.html]

Does ‘publish-or-perish’ attitude hurt post-secondary education?

Dr. Harold Jansen says there is room to focus on the undergraduate learning experience Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/does-publish-or-perish-attitude-hurt-post-secondary-education/article24830812/]

Declining attendance backdrops church’s 90th anniversary

Dr. Reg Bibby's research is quoted in this look at the health of the United Church Chatham Daily News [http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2015/06/07/declining-attendance-backdrops-churchs-90th-anniversary]