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U of L looking ahead to next 50 years

Dr. Mike Mahon reflects on the U of L's 50th anniversary year and looks ahead to the next 50 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/01/03/u-l-looking-ahead-next-50-years/]

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Climate change is already wreaking havoc on our weather, scientists find

Dr. James Byrne discusses climate change at this fall’s meeting of the American Geophysical Union in New Orleans Time [http://time.com/5064577/climate-change-arctic/]

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Scientists in awe of huge olfactory bulb found in turkey vulture brain

A new anatomical examination of the brain of the turkey vulture by scientists from the Smithsonian and University of Lethbridge Smithsonian Insider [http://insider.si.edu/2017/12/scientists-in-awe-of-huge-olfactory-bulb-found-in-turkey-vulture-brain/]

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Ontario self-exclusion program fails to keep gambling addicts out

Addicted gamblers account for a disproportionately high share of government-run casinos revenue, says University of Lethbridge Prof. Robert Williams CBC Fifth Estate [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/self-exclusion-program-failing-addicts-1.4438251]

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Another successful Operation Red Nose over 2017 holiday season

Lethbridge's 23rd annual Operation Red Nose campaign being hailed as a success 94.1 CJOC [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/another-successful-operation-red-nose-over-2017-holiday-season/]

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End of an era for TRU Athletics

Former Pronghorns men's basketball coach Ken Olynyk enters retirement CFJC Today [http://cfjctoday.com/article/601691/end-era-tru-athletics]

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'Christmas Catholics' an opportunity to grow Church

Dr. Reg Bibby's latest books highlight the ever-changing status of Catholicism in Canada Catholic Register [https://www.catholicregister.org/faith/item/26583-christmas-catholics-an-opportunity-to-grow-church]

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Hockey teacher a top 10 Pronghorn

Foothills Composite teacher Jay Langager earned the eighth-best spot among the top 50 athletes in U of L history Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/Hockey-teacher-a-top-10-Pronghorn-20180103]

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Hockey Talk - Author Gordon Hunter

An interview with Gordon Hunter, professor emeritus at the University of Lethbridge and author of the book Hockey Talk CJCB [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RdgkAXJdfw]

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Pollinator conservation critical for protecting ecosystems

The U of L's Saikat Kumar Basu details how natural (biological) pollinators constitute an important aspect of our natural environment and ecosystems Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/news/alberta/item/13574-pollinator-conservation-critical-for-protecting-ecosystems.html]

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Immigrants providing a boost to declining church attendance in Canada

Dr. Reg Bibby's research into religious statistics in Canada is cited Globe & Mail [https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/immigrants-providing-a-boost-to-declining-church-attendance-in-canada/article37423409/]

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New West puts modern spin on classic ‘Hansel and Gretel’

Four University of Lethbridge drama graduates, now based in Calgary, return to entertain young audiences over the holiday season Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/12/22/new-west-puts-modern-spin-classic-hansel-gretel/]

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Preston Rivulettes recognized for national historic significance

U of L's Dr. Carly Adams behind push to recognize remarkable women's hockey team Cambridge Times [https://www.cambridgetimes.ca/sports-story/8022651-preston-rivulettes-recognized-for-national-historic-significance/]

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U of L student part of iGEM delegation

A University of Lethbridge student has joined a group presenting at a biological weapons convention Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/12/24/u-l-student-part-igem-delegation/]

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Immigration has affected churches in Canada (and elsewhere) for years

Dr. Reg Bibby's statistical analysis of Catholicism in Canada is utilized in this article on immigration Get Religion [https://www.getreligion.org/getreligion/2017/12/27/news-that-isnt-really-new-immigration-has-affected-churches-in-canada-and-elsewhere-for-years]

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Single voice required when dealing with United States

Dr. Geoffrey Hale, professor at the University of Lethbridge, spoke about "intermestic" policies, which means looking at doing business domestically and abroad Farms.com [http://www.farms.com/news/single-voice-required-when-dealing-with-united-states-130683.aspx]

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Destination Project - Fall tour of the new Science & Academic Building

Gene Lublinkhof, Project Manager, University of Lethbridge and Daryl Campbell, Senior Superintendent, PCL Construction Management Inc. take you on a tour of the new Science and Academic Building Garnerbarro [https://garnerbarro.com/WP/destination-project-fall-tour-of-the-new-science-academic-building/]

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Growth, celebration the highlights of 2017

University of Lethbridge events highlighted amongst most prominent happenings in 2017 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2018/01/01/growth-celebration-highlights-2017/]

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U of L student joins iGEM delegation to present at Biological Weapons Convention

The University of Lethbridge’s iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team made quite a splash at November’s annual jamboree, providing the springboard for one U of L student to participate on the world stage. The iGEM team’s project focused on ways to make synthetic biology safe and available

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Putting science to work solving real-world problems – and winning awards

U of L iGEM students have a winning history at the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine jamboree Troy Media [http://troymedia.com/2017/12/20/science-university-lethbridge-awards/]

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A stand to protect women against violence with a campaign of their own

The U of L joined the international movement to create awareness of gender-based violence with their ‘Orange You Gonna Stop for an Orange?’ campaign Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/news/alberta/item/13526-a-stand-to-protect-women-against-violence-with-a-campaign-of-their-own.html]

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The little choir that grew ... the story of the Arnprior Community Choir

Alumna Lisa Webber plays a major role in helping established beloved community choir Inside Ottawa Valley [https://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/8002648-the-little-choir-that-grew-the-story-of-the-arnprior-community-choir/]

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Red Nose gives 318 safe rides

It’s all good news from Operation Red Nose, the holiday safe-drive service organized at the University of Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/12/19/red-nose-gives-318-safe-rides/]

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Dalemead forward fitting into new role with Pronghorns

Dalemead’s Mark Rodehutskors is playing a part in one of the Pronghorns’ most successful seasons in recent years Rocky View Weekly [http://www.rockyviewweekly.com/article/Dalemead-forward-fitting-into-new-role-with-Pronghorns-20171219]

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Shine On Scholarships making an indelible impression

As the University of Lethbridge wraps up a year of 50th anniversary celebrations, the recipients of the Shine On 50th Anniversary Fund scholarships have been awarded. Established to celebrate the U of L’s golden anniversary, the scholarships exemplify alumni, staff, faculty and community coming together to help students shine