Featured Kimberley hires new manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities University of Lethbridge alumnus Dave Clarke assumes the role of Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities for the City of Kimberley BC Local News [http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/283375481.html]
Featured All the single ladies ... are driving Canada's condo market U of L sociology professor Dr. Susan McDaniel comments on trends in the real estate market Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/housing/the-real-estate-beat/canadas-home-prices-may-have-surged-but-less-so-than-some-markets/article21665668/]
Featured Fort Macleod praised for caring about children The U of L's Dr. Robbin Gibb discusses the role the family unit plays in brain development of young children Fort Macleod Gazette [http://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2014/fort-macleod-praised-for-caring-about-children/]
Featured Canada's Brightest Up-and-Coming Researchers Honoured at 4th Annual Mitacs Awards Reception Under the supervision of U of L's Dr. Locke Spencer, Pragya Chawla's research helped to verify the accuracy of data and images from the European Space Agency's Planck telescope mission Market Wired [http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/canadas-brightest-up-coming-researchers-honoured-4th-annual-mitacs-awards-reception-1970003.htm]
Featured Guelph professor, London publisher win GG awards Former u of L professor and author Thomas King was awarded the Governor General’s Literary Award for English language fiction for The Back of the Turtle by the Canada Council for the Arts London Free Press [http://www.lfpress.com/2014/11/18/guelph-professor-london-publisher-win-gg-awards]
Featured Music to their ears The Pronghorns swim team gears up to host the Canada West Swim Championships Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2014/11/19/music-to-their-ears/]
Featured University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge School District No.51 offer high school students a Dual Credit program A Dual Credit pilot program will see LCI students able to take U of L classes for credit at both the high school and post-secondary level CJOC News [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/news/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-and-lethbridge-school-district-no-51-announce-dual-credit-program/]
Featured Do what you love but . . . Professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce speaks to students about brain injury Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/18/do-what-you-love-but/]
Community University of Lethbridge partners with Lethbridge School District No. 51 to present Dual Credit program A first-of-its-kind partnership between the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge School District No. 51 promises to create new learner pathways for high school students and better prepare them for the transition to post-secondary studies. The creation of a Dual Credit program will allow students to take university courses as part
Featured Making art out of drabness: The work of the cartoonist Seth Seth’s Dominion, a U of L Art Gallery display of the cartoonist Seth's work, continues at the University of Lethbridge through Jan. 15 Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and-architecture/making-art-out-of-drabness-the-work-of-the-cartoonist-seth/article21596589/]
Research U of L appoints Dr. Nehal Thakor as its fourth CAIP chair Dr. Nehalkumar (Nehal) Thakor’s research into the regulation of gene expression has implications for many fields, from biofuel production to cancer treatment. Thakor, a microbiologist, brings his expertise in synthetic biology to the University of Lethbridge as a Campus Alberta Innovation Program (CAIP) Chair of Synthetic Biology and RNA-based
Featured Sauce for the Goose opens Tuesday The University of Lethbridge Main Theatre presents its latest production “Sauce for the Goose” by Georges Feydeau Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/16/sauce-for-the-goose-opens-tuesday/]
Featured U of L's iGEM team strikes gold A gold medal win in Boston for the iGEM team as they continue to push the boundaries of synthetic biology Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/17/u-of-ls-igem-team-strikes-gold/]
Student Success Students encouraged to boost their knowledge during Financial Literacy Month Post-secondary education is expensive and it can be even more costly than it needs to be if students are caught spending unwisely. For many students, post-secondary is the first time they have had to leave their parents' homes and fend for themselves financially. Budgeting for rent, food and entertainment,
Student Success U of L iGEM team earns gold in Boston competition On the strength of a project that may one day lead to a new cell therapy to repair damaged neurons in the brain, the University of Lethbridge iGEM (international genetically engineered machine) team was awarded a gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree 2014 in Boston from Oct. 30 to
Featured Southern Alberta archers say “ Arrivederci ” to Canada The U of L's Vicky Bennett (Registrar's Office) is one of five Lethbridge-area archers headed to the World 3D Archery Competition in Italy Lethbridge Sport Council [http://lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/file_uploads/1277/sport_council_3d_archery_release_nov13_2014.pdf]
Featured U of L forms partnership with U.S. college Students at the University of Lethbridge and Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Mt. can now benefit from an exchange program to complete transferable credits toward degrees Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/11/u-of-l-forms-partnership-with-us-college/]
Campus Life Newberry’s teaching excellence acknowledged by American Anthropological Association Dr. Jan Newberry, a University of Lethbridge anthropology professor, is passionate about teaching anthropology and having that recognized by the American Anthropological Association (AAA) is a special honour. “Teaching is where I really feel like my career comes together, my research and the interaction with students. It’s where I
Featured Operation Red Nose ready to hit the road The annual Pronghorn Athletics community service/fundraiser gears up for another holiday season Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/12/operation-red-nose-ready-to-hit-the-road/]
Featured University institute offers help for small business challenges The Small Business Institute, created by Gordon Hunter, Dan Kazakoff, and Steve Craig of the U of L's Faculty of Management, connects small business owners with experts who can help solve management issues. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/12/university-institute-offers-help-for-small-business-challenges/]
Research Groundbreaking paper earns Vasey lab prestigious award A pioneering research paper from Dr. Paul Vasey’s Laboratory of Comparative Sexuality at the University of Lethbridge has been recognized by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) as the winner of the 2013 Ira and Harriet Reiss Theory Award for best theoretical paper in sexology. The
Featured Taking the plunge for charity The 10th annual Chillin’ 4 Charity, sponsored by Young Parkyn McNab (YPM), took place at Galt Gardens with over 70 participants raising money for the United Way Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/07/taking-the-plunge-for-charity/]
Community Barbara and John Warren family create new student award A passion for teaching led Barbara Warren to pursue an education degree from the University of Lethbridge as a mature student. After graduating in 1981, she enjoyed teaching in the city and now that she has retired, she wants to help other students find their passion. Barbara and her husband,
Featured Cartoonist exhibit set to open The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery is presenting DOMINION, by Seth from Friday, Nov. 7 through to Jan. 15, 2015 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/04/cartoonist-exhibit-set-to-open/]
Featured New West Theatre names new general manager U of L alumnus Jeff Newman is named the new general manager of New West Theatre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/11/06/new-west-theatre-names-new-general-manager/]
