Featured Measles on its way back; experts concerned about dropping immunization rates Shannon Vandenberg, who teaches in the nursing program at the University of Lethbridge, discusses why some people choose not to vaccinate themselves and their children Edmonton Journal [http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Measles+back+experts+concerned+about+dropping+immunization+rates/9781804/story.html]
Featured Five more years for U of L president Dr. Mike Mahon has been reappointed to a second five-year term as the university’s president and vice-chancellor Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/26/five-more-years-for-u-of-l-president/]
Featured University of Lethbridge student studies immunization rates Graduate student Jillian King is looking at the decisions some families make when it comes to vaccinating children against measles, mumps, rubella and other diseases Edmonton Sun [http://www.edmontonsun.com/2014/04/25/university-of-lethbridge-student-studies-immunization-rates]
Featured Arts majors earn Beny scholarships Evan Peacock and Luke Spencer earn scholarships worth $5,000 to further their creative activities and research Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/27/arts-majors-earn-beny-scholarships/]
Community Architecture firms selected for key elements of Destination Project The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has chosen the firms Stantec Architecture and KPMB Architects, in joint venture, to lead the design process of its new science and academic building and energy/utility centre; key elements of the transformational University of Lethbridge Destination Project. In its agreement with the
Community Let's DO Science Day engaging local high school students High school students from across southern Alberta will participate in a variety of unique, fun and hands-on science activities at the 3rd Annual Let’s DO Science Day on Thursday, May 1 at the University of Lethbridge. Students will engage in an array of activities involving state-of-the-art scientific problems and
Research A closer look at anti-vaccination sentiment Some parents reject standard medical vaccines for their children, but little is known about their reasons. That is about to change thanks to a University of Lethbridge graduate student [http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/] who is studying the trend locally. Jillian King (BASc ’12, having previously completed a bachelor’s
Featured A dangerous gamble: Don’t let innocent play turn into addiction The U of L's Dr. Robert Williams of the Alberta Gambling Research Institute discusses how there are only a few rare situations where you can win money by gambling over the long run Toronto Sun [http://www.torontosun.com/2014/03/28/a-dangerous-gamble-dont-let-innocent-play-turn-into-addiction?pageNumber=1]
Featured My famous father swam in praise, my mother toiled in silence University of Lethbridge faculty member Goldie Morgentaler (English) submits an essay on her parents, Chava Rosenfarb and Henry Morgentaler Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/my-famous-father-swam-in-praise-my-mother-toiled-in-silence/article18193720/#dashboard/follows/]
Featured Mahon reappointed to a second five-year term as U of L president and vice-chancellor The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors reappoint Dr. Michael (Mike) J. Mahon Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/24/mahon-reappointed-to-a-second-fire-year-term-as-u-of-l-president-and-vice-chancellor/]
Featured Women of Distinction to be honoured Myrna Greene, a nurse, teacher and the University of Lethbridge’s first female associate dean, is among those honoured at the annual YWCA Women of Distinction banquet Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/25/women-of-distinction-to-be-honoured-tonight/]
Campus Life Board of Governors reappoints Mahon as President and Vice-Chancellor The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has reappointed Dr. Michael (Mike) J. Mahon to a second five-year term as the University’s president and vice-chancellor. The Board of Governors, as well as the review committee struck to make the recommendation to the board, unanimously supported the reappointment. “The University
Campus Life University of Lethbridge Board of Governors passes balanced 2014/2015 budget The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has passed a balanced operating budget for the 2014/15 fiscal year. “The $162-million operating budget is supportive of the University’s recently completed strategic plan and reflects the values of our university,” says the Chair of the U of L Board of
Featured Edmonton man up for Immigrant Award U of L alumnus Manwar Khan has been nominated for an RBC Top 25 Canada Immigrant Award for his anti-bullying campaign CTV News Edmonton [http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=321541&binId=1.1203468&playlistPageNum=1]
Featured Math wrath in Pincher Creek Dr. Richelle Marynowski, an assistant professor at the U of L with a PhD in math education, discusses the political nature around the issue of math instruction and student performance Pincher Creek Echo [http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2014/04/23/math-wrath-in-pincher-creek]
Featured U of L grad studying why parents do, don't immunize U of L graduate student Jillian King (BSc ’12) is exploring the decisions of some families living in or near Lethbridge on whether or not to immunize their children Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/24/u-of-l-grad-studying-why-parents-do-dont-immunize/]
Featured Longtime U of L professor, administrator to be honoured Dr. Seamus O'Shea to be honoured by the U of L with an Honorary Degree Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/04/24/longtime-u-of-l-professor-administrator-to-be-honoured/]
Featured Award Winning 3D Printing Company Tinkerine Announces Formation of Advisory Board U of L alumnus Russ Krywolt, a technology entrepreneur, is named to the advisory board of Tinkerine Studios Ltd. Wall Street Journal [http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20140424-913879.html]
Research Graduate student asking why some parents opt not to immunize their children The proportion of Albertans who are adequately immunized has consistently fallen below provincial targets, leading a University of Lethbridge graduate student [http://www.uleth.ca/graduatestudies/] to study why some parents choose to reject medical vaccines for their children. Jillian King (BSc ’12) is exploring the decisions of some families
Community O'Shea, key contributor to growth of University, to receive honorary degree The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the second of its distinguished 2014 Honorary Degree recipients – erstwhile post-secondary education supporter Dr. Séamus O’Shea. “Dr. O'Shea, in his longtime role as Vice-President (Academic) and Provost, was extremely influential in the maturation of our university and we are
Campus Life U of L works to make every day Earth Day Earth Day is celebrated around the world each April 22, and it is considered the largest environmental event on the planet. The University of Lethbridge is committed to environmental stewardship and has many initiatives in place to help conserve the planet’s resources. One of the directions of the 2014-2019
Featured Lomond school holds drug awareness day University of Lethbridge students bring addictions awareness lessons to rural schools Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2014/04/20/lomond-school-holds-drug-awareness-day]
Featured Former Arrowwood 4-Her receives award for ongoing volunteer work U of L student Erica Bexte receives the 2013 UFA 4-H Alumni Volunteer Service Award Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2014/04/20/former-arrowwood-4-her-receives-award-for-ongoing-volunteer-work]
Featured Cutworms bug off when beneficial insects come calling U of L PhD candidate Vincent Hervet researches the use of predatory insects to deal with cutworms Alberta Farmer Express [http://www.albertafarmexpress.ca/2014/04/21/cutworms-bug-off-when-beneficial-insects-come-calling/]
Featured Global Drums concert coming to DHS The U of L's Global Drums group continues to engage the southern Alberta community Didsbury Review [http://didsburyreview.ca/article/20140422/DID0801/304229969/-1/did08/global-drums-concert-coming-to-dhs]
