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City to support U of L hockey bid

Lethbridge city council voted in favour of providing a $250,000 financial contribution to support the bid for the U Sports Men’s Hockey National Championship in 2019 and 2020 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/11/15/city-to-supportu-of-l-hockey-bid/]

Small classes, exceptional facilities and award-winning services: A bright future begins at uLethbridge

A look at student Michaela Demers and her journey from high school to the U of L Red Deer Advocate [http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/marketplace/small-classes-exceptional-facilities-and-award-winning-services-a-bright-future-begins-at-ulethbridge/]

Gemer legacy honoured at U of L

A statue designed by former Pronghorns track coach George Gemer and his late wife Carol is dedicated at the U of L Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/11/13/gemer-legacy-honoured-at-u-of-l/]

The other side of The Great War: Conscientious Objectors in Canada

Dr. Amy Shaw discusses 'Conscientious Objectors' during the First World War Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/581289/other-side-great-war-conscientious-objectors-canada]

Molecules that vanish in a flash are pinned down

Scientists at the University of Lethbridge have captured ephemeral organic compounds that appear and disappear in the blink of an eye during common chemical reactions Nature [https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-017-05920-x]

U of L researchers awarded more than $907,000 in research funding

U of L researchers awarded more than $907,000 in research funding

Today, Kirsty Duncan, Canada’s Minister of Science, announced the recipients of several Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants and seven University of Lethbridge researchers are among those who secured funding for their projects. “I want to commend the grant and scholarships recipients whose tireless efforts help us

Research project examines happiness and well-being in intentional communities

Research project examines happiness and well-being in intentional communities

As scholarly research and policy initiatives have more recently focused on happiness, Dr. Catherine Kingfisher, an anthropologist at the University of Lethbridge, couldn’t help but think about well-being at a community level. “A lot of the literature in happiness studies, which is a fairly new area of scholarship, is

Research project examines atomic tourism at site of the world’s first atomic bomb blast

Research project examines atomic tourism at site of the world’s first atomic bomb blast

A visit to New Mexico and the test site of the first atomic blast led Mary Kavanagh, a professor in the Department of Art at the University of Lethbridge, on a new multi-year project that explores atomic tourism in the context of the emergent nuclear Anthropocene. Her project recently received

Comparing approaches to learning a second language

Comparing approaches to learning a second language

Recent waves of immigration have led to a burgeoning bilingual population in Canada and second-language programs offered by the public education system have flourished in response. The ability to speak a second language at a level that approaches native-like proficiency can positively affect academic and career success. However, graduates of

Future Commons project designed to foster new research network

Future Commons project designed to foster new research network

While the Internet was originally designed as a way for research scientists to share their work, people soon began using it for all types of communication from email to online shopping. The resulting revolution in global communication changed the playing field for many businesses and industries except for, ironically, research

Study to examine competition for mates in third-gender cultures

Study to examine competition for mates in third-gender cultures

Women in North America typically don’t worry about gay men flirting with their boyfriends but in cultures that recognize same-sex-attracted males as a third gender, all bets seem to be off. Dr. Paul Vasey, a psychology professor at the University of Lethbridge, wants to investigate what happens to women’

Research project to highlight Kainai women’s activism and build historical literacy

Research project to highlight Kainai women’s activism and build historical literacy

In line with the recommendations that flowed from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015), a research project led by Dr. Carol Williams, a professor in Women and Gender Studies and History at the University of Lethbridge, will assemble diverse historical and contemporary accounts about Kainai women’s community reform work

U of L researcher to examine effects of banking networks

U of L researcher to examine effects of banking networks

People rely on networks to learn about job prospects, good restaurants and local news. Similarly, banking institutions go to their networks when they need information like determining a borrower’s creditworthiness. While banks are increasingly connected through their involvement in lending networks, no one has analyzed these networks in any

Painting pays tribute to Dr. Leroy Little Bear

Painting pays tribute to Dr. Leroy Little Bear

Dr. Maria Klawe, who received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Lethbridge earlier this year, was inspired to put brush to paper after she met Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) '72, DASc '04) at this spring’s convocation ceremonies. “I was deeply impressed

Operation Red Nose honours Slavin at launch of 23rd campaign

Operation Red Nose honours Slavin at launch of 23rd campaign

It’s as much a part of Christmas in Lethbridge as sipping eggnog by the fire or Santa filling the stockings. If you’re going to partake in some holiday cheer, having Operation Red Nose (ORN) at your disposal is a true southern Alberta holiday tradition. Pronghorn Athletics and the

U of L study to examine state of water security in Alberta Métis communities

Dr. Maura Hanrahan wins Parkland Institute grant, will study water security issues in rural communities Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2017/11/u-of-l-study-to-examine-state-of-water.html]

Horns sweep Cougars

The Pronghorns men's and women's basketball teams record wins over MRC Cougars Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/11/10/horns-sweep-cougars/]

U of L exhibit explores the world of coal inspired by Lethbridge’s history

A new exhibit at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery explores the relationship of Lethbridge and coal Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/11/10/u-of-l-exhibit-explores-the-world-of-coal-inspired-by-lethbridges-history/]

Old nursery rhymes face uncertain future

In a technology driven world, Mother Goose rhymes may seem old-fashioned. But U of L English professor, Dr. Elizabeth Galway, says the rhymes can be amusing and educational and are part of a centuries-old tradition. Courier Mail [http://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/old-nursery-rhymes-face-uncertain-future/news-story/78c9ce9a66986ad9d785c207fe686125]

Hanrahan earns Parkland grant, to study water security in Metis communities

Hanrahan earns Parkland grant, to study water security in Metis communities

For the vast majority of Canadians, the concept of not having readily available drinking water is literally foreign – something only developing countries have to face. Unfortunately, residents of rural and remote communities, many of which are indigenous, face the problem of trying to find potable water every day of their

Deep dialogue with Werklund prof marked turning point in long journey to master's degree

Alumna Solange Lalonde recounts her educational journey en route to her new role as an education adviser with Moodle UCalgary News [http://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2017-11-07/class-2017-deep-dialogue-werklund-prof-marked-turning-point-long-journey-masters]

Horns begin countdown of top 50 athletes

Pronghorn Athletics is celebrating University of Lethbridge’s 50th anniversary by revealing the first 10 of its 50 Greatest Pronghorns list Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/11/08/horns-begin-countdown-of-top-50-athletes/]

Glen Montgomery return to the Comox Valley

After great success as a music teacher, primarily at the University of Lethbridge, Montgomery is now pursuing exclusively his performing and composing careers Comox Valley Record [https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/entertainment/glen-montgomery-return-to-the-comox-valley/]

U of L toasting 50 years with 25-year-old scotch

Scotch enthusiasts may consider celebrating the University of Lethbridge’s 50th anniversary with a 25 year-old scotch Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/11/07/u-of-l-toasting-50-years-with-25-year-old-scotch/]

J. R. Brooks and Gareth Jenkins | Top 40 Under 40

Faculty of Management alumnus J.R. Brooks is honoured for helping to create an innovative water filtration system for farms that recycles manure into clean water and produces a quality fertilizer Avenue Calgary [http://www.avenuecalgary.com/City-Life/Top-40-Under-40/2017/J-R-Brooks-and-Gareth-Jenkins/]