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The kids really aren't alright

U of L neuroscientist Dr. Robbin Gibb discusses the government pulling funding from the Early Childhood Development Mapping Project Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/01/04/the-kids-really-arent-alright/]

Canadians see Christmas as a national treasure

Canadians see Christmas as a national treasure

There are few times in the year that seem to excite Canadians more than the Christmas Holiday Season. It produces no end of pilgrimages. People do everything they can to “be home for Christmas Day,” taking as much time off work as possible, often travelling long distances at considerable expense,

Christmas really a national treasure

Sociologist Dr. Reginald Bibby examines the nation's attitudes towards Christmas Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/12/24/christmas-really-a-national-treasure/]

Merry Christmas from the University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge will operate under holiday hours beginning at noon on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 through to Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. While there will be limited access to the University’s main buildings throughout the holiday season, such as University Hall, the University Centre for the

Canadians prefer ‘Christmas’ to ‘Holiday Season’ just one finding in Angus Reid/U of L survey

An online survey of more than 1,500 Canadian adults by the Angus Reid Institute and University of Lethbridge sociologist Dr. Reginald Bibby shows that eight out of 10 respondents preferred to use the term ‘Christmas.’ Regardless of their religion or culture, people who responded to the survey showed much

Even in this golden age of secularism, vast majority of Canadians count themselves as members of a religion: study

Sociologist Dr. Reg Bibby's research is touted as Canadians examine their church-going tendencies National Post [http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12/19/even-in-this-golden-age-of-secularism-vast-majority-of-canadians-count-themselves-as-members-of-a-religion-study/]

Agri-tourism could be the county’s next big thing

U of L applied studies student creates report on agri-tourism opportunities for Lethbridge County Sunny South News [http://www.sunnysouthnews.com/news/local-news/1899-stan-ashbee.html]

Greetings a no-win situation

Religious Studies professor Dr. Hillary Rodrigues discusses the hot button issue of holiday greetings Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/12/19/greetings-a-no-win-situation/]

Operation Red Nose popular

The Pronghorn Athletics annual community service and fundraiser program is more popular than ever with city drivers Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/12/18/operation-red-nose-popular/]

Doctoral student using Parkland Institute award for study to uncover links between prenatal stress and aging

Doctoral student using Parkland Institute award for study to uncover links between prenatal stress and aging

The effects of prenatal stress can be seen across generations and Mirela Ambeskovic is studying those effects across a lifespan. Ambeskovic (BA '12, MSc '14), a University of Lethbridge doctoral student studying under neuroscientist Dr. Gerlinde Metz, became interested in studying the effects of prenatal stress because of

U of L researchers aim to improve health and wellness of rural daycare workers

U of L researchers aim to improve health and wellness of rural daycare workers

Parents everywhere can relate to the feeling of relief when their young children are finally tucked into bed. The physical and mental demands of caring for, protecting and entertaining toddlers can be exhausting – and that’s for just a few hours after work. The wearying fatigue of caring for your

Conservative caucus to decide if it will allow Wildrose defectors in

University of Lethbridge political scientist Dr. Geoffrey Hale comments on the provincial political landscape 660News [http://www.660news.com/2014/12/17/conservative-caucus-to-decide-if-it-will-allow-wildrose-defectors-in/]

Revealing essay earns Eelhart the Michael Chan Prize in Asian Studies

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Revealing essay earns Eelhart the Michael Chan Prize in Asian Studies

Anyone who has travelled knows that travel changes you. Yet how often do we take the time to really reflect on exactly how a new place has expanded our perspective? For students undertaking a two-week trip to China as part of an international field-study course, writing a paper

A cloud of uncertainty continues to hang over the province as the value of oil keeps on falling

U of L political scientist Dr. Geoffrey Hale says there's a lot weighing on whether the Premier can diversify Alberta's income CJOC News [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/news/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-expert-weighs-in-on-political-impact-of-falling-oil-prices/

Muslims beyond the headlines

A closer look at University of Lethbridge sociologist Abdolmohammad (Abdie) Kazemipur and his book, The Muslim Question in Canada: A Story of Segmented Integration Vancouver Sun [http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/12/13/muslims-beyond-the-headlines/]

Saving Alberta’s key fish species will require a team effort

University of Lethbridge researchers may play key role in establishing efforts to bring key species back off the endangered list Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/12/13/saving-albertas-key-fish-species-will-require-a-team-effort/]

Student taking on the Universe

Fourth-year U of L economics major Monika Horvat has qualified as a finalist for the Miss Universe Canada pageant to take place in Toronto in May Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/12/14/student-taking-on-the-universe/]

Therapy dogs at the University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge is trying to alleviate the pressure of final exams with the help of some furry friends Global News [http://globalnews.ca/video/1722677/therapy-dogs-at-the-university-of-lethbridge]

High School students offered college courses

Dual credit program at Bow Valley College could lead to more students attending the U of L Okotoks Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/20141210/WHE0801/312109985/0/whe]

Eating more meat not progess says researcher

The implications of ever-increasing global meat consumption are mostly bad, says University of Lethbridge geography professor Ian MacLachlan Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2014/12/eating-more-meat-not-progress-says-researcher/]

Joe Clark students contribute to cancer centre fundraiser

U of L student teacher Andrew Fitzgerald leads students at Ecole Joe Clark School as they raise $500 for the High River Community Cancer Centre High River Times [http://www.highrivertimes.com/2014/12/11/joe-clark-students-contribute-to-cancer-centre-fundraiser]

Sakamoto Award winners researching the 9.1 surround sound environment

Student Success

Sakamoto Award winners researching the 9.1 surround sound environment

Shae Brossard and Andrew Spencer, fourth-year bachelor of music students with majors in digital audio arts, have been awarded the 2014 Joyce and Ron Sakamoto Prize. “The Sakamotos generously created this prize to acknowledge and foster research excellence in digital audio arts here at the University,” says Dr. Deanna

U of L History Department Receives $100K Donation

The family of Dr. Gerhard Driedger supports a variety of activities related to keeping history alive CJOC News [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/news/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-history-department-receives-100k-donation/]

War veteran's family gives to keep lessons of the past alive

War veteran's family gives to keep lessons of the past alive

A lifelong love of history, coupled with a desire to keep the lessons of the past alive and relevant today, has fueled a generous gift to the University of Lethbridge’s Department of History. Dr. Gerhard Driedger, forced as a teenager to participate in a war his family did not

Civil liberties affected by ‘war on terror’

Dr. Paul Viminitz of the U of L's Department of Philosophy discusses the rise of ISIS and how it affects civil liberties here in Canada Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/12/05/civil-liberties-affected-by-war-on-terror/]