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U of L becomes first Canadian member of international water council

The University of Lethbridge has become the first Canadian member of the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) – an organization of universities, non-academic institutions, and international affiliates leading the way in water resources education, research and public service. Founded in 1964 as an expansion of the Universities Council on Hydrology,

Complex realities, simple foils

Deadly Lady Art Triumvirate is a group exhibition featuring the University's Tanya Harnett, Amy Malbeuf, and Brittney Bear Hat on display at Contemporary Calgary until May 4 Fast Forward Weekly [http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/arts/visual-arts/complex-realities-simple-foils-11917/]

Management alums establish Pereira Entrepreneurship Award

Management alums establish Pereira Entrepreneurship Award

Faculty of Management alumni Anil Pereira (BMgt ’87) and Sheryl (Turnbull) Pereira (BMgt ’87) have established an endowment fund to support a new scholarship at the University of Lethbridge – the Pereira Entrepreneurship Award. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually and is aimed at high school applicants to the

Student Success

IME class working to support Lethbridge Family Centre

The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management's Integrated Management Experience [http://www.uleth.ca/management/man-cbp/ime] (IME) class has joined forces with Classic Hits 94.1 CJOC to present a radio-thon fundraiser in support of the Lethbridge Family Centre. Beginning Monday, Mar. 24 and running through to

Hernandez hot off the track

Coaldale product Aaron Hernandez leaps to CIS gold for the Pronghorns men's track team Sunny South News [http://www.sunnysouthnews.com/sports/local-sports/1691-dylan-purcell.html]

New faces, new positions aplenty at city hall

Alumnus Stan Schwartzenberger, with a degree in urban and regional studies, is named planning department head at the City of Medicine Hat Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2014/03/19/new-faces-new-positions-aplenty-at-city-hall/]

Toxic tunnel a reminder for students

University of Lethbridge nursing students take their expertise into local schools Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/19/toxic-tunnel-a-reminder-for-students/]

Neuroscientist forges exchange program

Dr. Bruce McNaughton leads a collaborative arrangement with University of California Irvine Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/19/neuroscientist-forges-exchange-program/]

Student Success

U of L students go homeless in support of Wood's Homes

A group of University of Lethbridge students -- and some guest sleepers -- is once again braving the cold for the annual 5 Days for the Homeless event. The students have taken up residence outside the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness, giving up personal comforts for a

University signs collaboration and exchange agreement with Japanese women's college

The University of Lethbridge has signed a collaboration agreement with Gakushuin Women's College in Tokyo, Japan that will create new opportunities for faculty and staff at both institutions. The agreement will see the two institutions develop study abroad programs, exchange students and faculty members and promote cooperation in

Tap dance

Dr. Stewart Rood dissects the conditions that led to a boil water order in the Lethbridge area Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/14/tap-dance/]

Blackstone, Heartland lead in nominations for Alberta Film and Television Awards

New Media professor Deric Olsen's Common Chord film receives seven award nominations Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/Blackstone+Heartland+lead+nominations+Alberta+Film/9614708/story.html]

Research reveals strong memory in hummingbirds

Dr. Andrew Hurly discusses the big brains and big memories of hummingbirds during the Wildlife in the Wind lecture series Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2014/03/research-reveals-strong-memory-in-hummingbirds/]

Bay Area indie band Foxtails Brigade adds to local St. Patrick's Day music

The Texas Tech School of Music’s steel drum band comes to perform at the University of Lethbridge Lubbock Avalanche-Journal [http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/william-kerns/2014-03-16/bay-area-indie-band-adds-lubbocks-st-patricks-day-music#.Uyhya15_BIg]

Lethbridge partners with UC Irvine on brain research 'super-centre'

The U of L's CCBN will share research resources with the University of California Irvine Academica Group [http://academica.ca/top-ten/ulethbridge-partners-uc-irvine-brain-research-%E2%80%9Csuper-centre%E2%80%9D]

14 thought-provoking pieces on display

U of L alum, lecturer and artist Dr Izmer Ahmad paints in the hope that his work will evoke questions from the viewer on what he wishes to convey New Straits Times [http://www.nst.com.my/streets/northern/14-thought-provoking-pieces-on-display-1.516246]

You can help find missing jet

The fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 could very well be discovered with the help of BlackBridge, an operation whose staff includes many University of Lethbridge graduates Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/15/you-can-help-find-missing-jet/]

Public given insights into brain research

The annual Brain Awareness Week wraps up with an informative open house at the CCBN Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2014/03/16/public-given-insights-into-brain-research/]

Alberta government shaken by defections as popularity fades

Political science professor Dr. Harold Jansen discusses troubles in the provincial legislature Reuters [http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/17/us-politics-alberta-idUSBREA2G1OJ20140317]

Common Chord up for awards

Common Chord up for awards

All the hard work University of Lethbridge New Media professor Deric Olsen and his team put into the locally produced feature length film Common Chord has paid off. The film has garnered seven nominations for the Alberta Media Production Industry Association (AMPIA) Awards and has inked a worldwide distribution deal

O'Keeffe motivated to foster culture of giving

O'Keeffe motivated to foster culture of giving

When John O’Keeffe took the Oath of Canadian Citizenship in 2011, he found the entire ceremony poignant and moving. But one particular aspect of the proceedings stood out to O’Keeffe above the rest. Sitting in the assembly room among 30 other felicitous applicants waiting to swear allegiance to

Boil Water Order lifted

University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike Mahon, issued a statement early Friday afternoon in regards to the lifting of the Boil Water Order in Lethbridge and area. It reads as follows: At noon today, the City of Lethbridge ended its local state of emergency and lifted its Boil

Neuroscience collaboration to boost research capacity on both sides of border

Neuroscience collaboration to boost research capacity on both sides of border

An evolving partnership between the University of Lethbridge, Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions (AIHS) and the University of California Irvine (UCI) is poised to enrich collaborative science and training opportunities for North American researchers in the field of brain and memory. An agreement has been struck that will see renowned

Mercer is schooled by Horns track team

Mercer is schooled by Horns track team

The CBC's Rick Mercer might not be the most imposing figure to take his turn in the throwing circle, but there is no denying the size of his heart. The popular CBC television personality spent a day at the University of Lethbridge on Monday, Mar. 10 as he

Boil Water Order in effect at University, throughout region

The City of Lethbridge has issued a Boil Water Order. This action does affect those living, working and studying on our Lethbridge campus. The University of Lethbridge will remain open with regularly scheduled classes for the duration of this Boil Water Order. On Wednesday, Mar. 12, the City of Lethbridge