Featured Optimism reigns at U of L University of Lethbridge president Mike Mahon says he remains optimistic about the years ahead for the institution Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/03/optimism-reigns-at-u-of-l/]
Featured Staniland named to Royal Society of Canada College Alumnus Andrew Staniland is recognized as one of Canada’s leading classical music composers Memorial University [http://www.mun.ca/music/news.php?id=4002]
Featured Elizabeth Ferguson: Determination with a Heart A profile of the U of L Native Student Advisor, Elizabeth Ferguson Aboriginal Alberta [http://aboriginalalberta.wordpress.com/2014/10/02/elizabeth-ferguson-determination-with-a-heart/]
Community Auction of the late Dr. Coutts's personal items to benefit Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage The late Dr. Jim Coutts (LLD ’12) left a legacy to the University of Lethbridge with the establishment of the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage [http://www.uleth.ca/coutts-centre/], and now, that legacy will endure thanks in part to an auction of Coutts’s personal items in support
Featured Staniland named to Royal Society of Canada College U of L alum Andrew Staniland (BMus '00), recognized as a leading Canadian classical music composer, has received membership in the Royal Society of Canada College. Memorial University School of Music [http://www.mun.ca/music/news.php?id=4002]
Featured Anti-bullying conference taking place at University of Lethbridge A look at the upcoming Anti-Bullying conference presented by the Education Undergraduate Society Country 95.5 FM [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/news/lethbridge-news/anti-bullying-conference-taking-place-at-university-of-lethbridge/]
Students Prominent anti-bullying experts to speak at student conference The founder of a premier bullying website and a resident expert in cyber-bullying are among the guest speakers at the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) anti-bullying conference on Oct. 6, 7 and 8. Bill Belsey, a father and teacher who founded bullying.org [http://www.bullying.org] in 2000, has spoken
Community U of L’s Spooky Science Weekend promises tricks and treats Children aged five to 12 will get the chance to create eerie sounds, make and play with fake blood and boogers, and draw with black-light paint at the fourth annual Spooky Science Weekend Oct. 24 and 25. Spooky Science Weekend features three sessions of Halloween-based science activities, including some explosive
Campus Life Chinook Symposium winners announced Winners in the recent Chinook Symposium student conference and poster competition held by the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry received both recognition and cash for their hard work. In the undergraduate biochemistry category, Dominic Czekay took first place and Ian Andrews took second. In the undergraduate chemistry category, first place
Campus Life New media practices converge across disciplines Students entering the field of new media might not be aware of all the ways new media tools are being used across disciplines. Leanne Elias, University of Lethbridge New Media professor, wanted to give students a sense of the possibilities by showcasing how emerging artists are using new media tools.
Featured Nanton celebrates culture Art class at the University of Lethbridge's Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage was one of the activities associated with Art Culture Day in Nanton Nanton News [http://www.nantonnews.com/2014/09/29/nanton-celebrates-culture]
Featured Students get chance to study future The University of Lethbridge presents to students at the Post-Secondary Fair at Chinook High School Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/09/30/students-get-chance-to-study-future/]
Featured Destination Project A look at the three massing options introduced by architects in the planning of the U of L's Science and Academic building Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/1590914/destination-project/]
Featured Twinning society off to Japan Diane Minimide of the University of Lethbridge's International Centre for students is part of a group educating Japanese students about study possibilities here in Canada Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/10/01/twinning-society-off-to-japan/]
Featured McNally takes grant win to Nepal Brandon McNally, a fourth-year political science student at the University of Lethbridge, received the President’s Grant for International Community Engagement Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune [http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2014/09/30/mcnally-takes-grant-win-to-nepal]
Featured Shaw TV Profile - Bente Hansen A look at the U of L's Bente Hansen who discusses the reasons why she loves music and teaching the next generation of music creators Shaw TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02OX4tPb1Y&feature=youtu.be]
Community U of L excited to begin 2014 fall semester The University of Lethbridge welcomed approximately 8,300 students to our campuses in Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton this fall, including approximately 2,300 new students. And, as another academic year gets underway, there has been much excitement around campus. The semester kicked off with a flurry of activity on campus
Campus Life Partnership agreement aims to enhance student opportunity OTTAWA – Young Canadians will be the prime beneficiaries of a new partnership between the country’s colleges and universities. The framework for collaboration [http://www.aucc.ca/media-room/news-and-commentary/framework-collaboration/] – signed today at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary by Paul Davidson, president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada,
Featured Lomond’s new principal found education was her calling A look at Kim Kerr, the new Lomond school principal, and a recent master's graduate of the Inclusive Education and Neuroscience program at the University of Lethbridge Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2014/09/28/lomonds-new-principal-found-education-was-her-calling]
Featured Imperial’s cleanup plan underway for Mount Polley mine dam breach, but questions remain University of Lethbridge experts are brought in as part of a scientific advisory group in the aftermath of the water and tailings flush from the Mount Polley gold and copper mine Vancouver Sun [http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Imperial+cleanup+plan+underway+Mount+Polley+mine+breach+questions+remain/10239724/story.
Featured Career Fair attracts crowds The annual U of L Career Fair offers multiple opportunities for students to connect with potential employers Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/09/28/career-fair-attracts-crowds/]
Featured Holocaust major theme in author's books The U of L's annual Literature Fair attracts well known author Kathy Kacer Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/09/26/holocaust-major-theme-in-authors-books/]
Campus Life Horns men's soccer seeking consistency After an up-and-down first home weekend of the season, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's soccer team (1-2-1) will remain home this weekend and will have its hands full with the CIS fifth ranked Saskatchewan Huskies (4-0-0). The first of two games on the weekend is scheduled for
Campus Life Horns men's hockey team opens new season, new era Coming off a second consecutive season where the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s hockey team missed the post-season, the page has been turned and a new era of Pronghorn hockey is set to begin under first-year head coach Spiros Anastas. The ‘Horns open the 2014-15 Canada West season Sept.
Featured Alberta Culture Days hits GP U of L art professor Tanya Harnett presents at the annual Grande Prairie art festival Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune [http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2014/09/25/alberta-culture-days-hits-gp]
