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Recipients of the 2013 VAPPA bursaries

U of L students recognized as Vulcan and Area Public and Petroleum Association (VAPPA) bursary program winners Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2014/07/21/recipients-of-the-2013-vappa-bursaries]

Local women receive Women of Inspiration scholarships

U of L Fine Arts student Sage Mitchell earns a 2013-14 Women of Inspiration Education Scholarship from Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Fort McMurray Today [http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2014/07/21/local-women-receive-women-of-inspiration-scholarships]

Theatre camps a hit in Waterton

The University's Faculty of Fine Arts takes its expertise to children in the community Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/21/theatre-campsa-hit-in-waterton/]

University names scholars

Abdie Kazemipur (Social Sciences), Kas Mazurek (Education) and Josephine Mills (Fine Arts) are appointed as University Scholars Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/22/university-names-scholars/]

Music giving strength to flood-impacted citizens

U of L Fine Arts student Bailey Smith-Orton is one of the event organizers for the Sounds of Strength benefit concert that raises money for the High River Food Bank Okotoks Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/20140716/WHE0302/307169986/-1/whe03/music-giving-strength-to-flood-impacted-citizens]

Meet the artists

Alumna Brenna Miller discusses her chair art that will be auctioned off at the Ravenswood AIRdirondack Gala, September 20 Airdrie Echo [http://www.airdrieecho.com/2014/07/15/meet-the-artists]

Hernandez wins gold at junior track and field

Pronghorn athlete Aaron Hernandez, from Coaldale, jumps to gold at the Canadian Outdoor Junior Track and Field National Championships Sunny South News [http://www.sunnysouthnews.com/sports/local-sports/1786.html]

Stay smart: 3 ways to academically engage your kids this summer

Dr. Bryan Kolb of the U of L's CCBN counsels parents to keep their kids reading all summer long Deseret News [http://national.deseretnews.com/article/1917/3-ways-to-keep-kids-academically-engaged-in-the-summer.html?pg=all]

Coutts' life celebrated at family homestead

A look at the Celebration of Life event for U of L donor Jim Coutts Nanton News [http://www.nantonnews.com/2014/07/15/coutts-life-celebrated-at-family-homestead]

Drones earning their keep on the farm

U of L alums Owen Brown and Steve Myshak of Isis Geomatics gather and distil data from UAV drones for both the agriculture and energy sectors Alberta Farmer Express [http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2014/07/21/drones-earning-their-keep-on-the-farm/]

Careers not all about finances

Counselling Services Manager Mark Slomp working with young people at critical stages in their lives Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/15/careers-not-all-about-finances/]

Pronghorns honour Debby Steacy

When Pronghorn Athletics wanted to honour Debby Steacy’s contributions to the school, naming a scholarship after her was a no-brainer Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/pronghorns/2014/07/18/pronghorns-honour-debby-stacey/]

Leung appointed to new chair at university

Dr. Brenda Leung has been appointed to the University’s Faculty of Health Sciences Emmy Droog Chair in Complementary and Alternative Health Care Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/17/leung-appointed-to-new-chair-at-university/]

Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry is enhanced with an investment in the University of Lethbridge by a consortium of association and industry partners Potato Business [http://www.potatobusiness.com/business2/993-university-of-lethbridge-gets-usd-1-million-for-research]

New department appointments announced

New department appointments announced

The Finance, Facilities and Public Affairs departments at the U of L recently announced three new appointments. ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT (FINANCE) The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors recently approved the appointment of Carrie Takeyasu (Certified Management Accountant, MBA) as the new Associate Vice-President (Finance), effective July 1, 2014. Carrie has

Dr. Brenda Leung appointed as Emmy Droog Chair in Complementary and Alternative Health Care

Dr. Brenda Leung appointed as Emmy Droog Chair in Complementary and Alternative Health Care

An established researcher with a comprehensive portfolio that covers the span of complementary and alternative health care (CAHC), Dr. Brenda Leung has been appointed as the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Health Sciences Emmy Droog Chair in Complementary and Alternative Health Care. The $2 million endowed Professorship is the first

Destination Project moves forward with upcoming superweek

Destination Project moves forward with upcoming superweek

July 15 to 18 is the next superweek of design activities related to the planning phase of the science/academic facility and energy/utility centre that will comprise the two new buildings of the University of Lethbridge Destination Project. The customized Integrated Design process is the foundation for the framework

Thriving potato industry needs access to research

Thriving potato industry needs access to research

Growing potatoes requires hard work and good management, but a successful crop also brings good rewards. Southern Alberta is home to a thriving potato industry and John Bareman, Chairman of the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA), is one of many potato growers in the area. He got into the business

Potato Growers of Alberta, partners, create new research Chair

Potato Growers of Alberta, partners, create new research Chair

Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by a consortium of association and industry partners. The U of L will receive the funds over five years from the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA), McCain Foods,

Hatter a great musician, exuberant and sincere

Alumnus Derek Hintz is profiled in advance of his weekend show in Medicine Hat Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/entertainment/local-entertainment/2014/07/11/hatter-a-great-musician-exuberant-and-sincere/]

Book drive aids schools in Philippines

Started by Glenda Bonifacio, associate professor, Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Lethbridge, the drive is a way to help her native homeland Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/11/book-drive-aids-schools-in-philippines/]

Mexican students experience Canadian culture in Lethbridge

Mexican female indigenous students are studying for one month at the University of Lethbridge Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/1444542/mexican-students-experience-canadian-culture-in-lethbridge/]

Jim Coutts was the most powerful Liberal you’ve never heard of

University of Lethbridge donor, the late Jim Coutts, is profiled as one of the country's most influential politicians in history National Post [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/07/09/bruce-yaccato-jim-coutts-was-the-most-powerful-liberal-youve-never-heard-of/]

New survey shows Canadians continue to believe in God but many are indifferent toward organized religion

Sociologist, Dr. Reg Bibby, discusses emerging trends in religious attitudes in Canada Canada Newswire [http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1383939/new-survey-shows-canadians-continue-to-believe-in-god-but-many-are-indifferent-toward-organized-religion]

Researcher lands $1.7-million grant

Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions (AIHS) invests in Dr. Cheryl Currie, as she works in partnership with Aboriginal communities to improve related health policies, practices and programs Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/07/09/researcher-lands-17-million-grant/]