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Southern Alberta landscape focus of exhibit opening at Casa

Anne-Laure Djaballah, a Master of Fine Arts graduate of the University of Lethbridge, is featured in this exhibit Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/04/29/southern-alberta-landscape-focus-of-exhibit-opening-at-casa/]

First-year teacher takes challenges head-on

U of L Education alumna Jordyn Garinger is the Palliser Regional Schools’ nominee for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award Vulcan Advocate [http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2017/04/30/first-year-teacher-takes-challenges-head-on]

Horns captain signs overseas

University of Lethbridge Pronghorn men’s hockey captain Tim Campbell has signed with the Gap Rapaces in France Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/05/01/horns-captain-signs-overseas/]

Albertan first Indigenous president of Harvard’s legal aid

U of L alumnus Julian SpearChief-Morris has been named first Indigenous president of Harvard University’s legal aid program Prairie Post [http://www.prairiepost.com/index.php/news/alberta/item/12184-albertan-first-indigenous-president-of-harvard-s-legal-aid.html]

Sports hall ready for inductions

The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame welcomes Horns swimmer Zack McAllister Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/05/01/sports-hall-ready-inductions/]

Livingstone Range students get early start on university

The U of L hosts Livingstone Range high school students for an Experiential Learning Week Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/05/02/livingstone-range-students-get-early-start-on-university/]

Mental health issues studied one year after Fort McMurray fire

Neuroscientist Dr. Gerlinde Metz, of the University of Lethbridge, is studying the effect of the fire on 200 mothers and their children Digital Journal [http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/mental-health-issues-studied-one-year-after-fort-mcmurray-fire/article/491648]

U of L hosting Livingstone Range high school students for Experiential Learning Week

U of L hosting Livingstone Range high school students for Experiential Learning Week

A group of nine high school students from the Livingstone Range School Division will get a sneak peek of life as a post-secondary student at the University of Lethbridge May 1-5, all the while learning skills to develop solutions to the world’s problems. The U of L’s Faculty

Residents get preview of Coalbanks School

Coalbanks Elementary School principal Joey Gentile, a U of L alumnus, and staff members provided a tour and spoke about their plans for the coming school year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/04/28/residents-get-preview-of-coalbanks-school/]

U of L’s Let’s DO Science Day attracts inquiring high school minds

High school students experienced the wonders of science, and of being a University of Lethbridge student, during the annual Let’s DO Science Day Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/04/28/u-of-ls-lets-do-science-day-attracts-inquiring-high-school-minds/]

Dolphins coaches expect great achievements from club this year

Pronghorns swim alumna Caprice Rosentreter in her position as head coach of the Golden Dolphins Swim Club Golden Star [http://www.thegoldenstar.net/ourtown/420492453.html]

Medical pot works in the battle against PTSD, vets say

U of L alum Dr. Darryl Hudson, president of DOC Solutions Cannabis Consulting, says cannabis is “the most effective medication that we have to battle the first stages of PTSD." Toronto Star [https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/04/23/medical-pot-works-in-the-battle-against-ptsd-vets-say.html]

'Let our Indigenous voices be heard': Indigenous scientists join March for Science

Over 1,500 Indigenous scientists and their allies, including Dr. Leroy Little Bear, have voiced their support for Saturday's March for Science CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-scientists-march-for-science-2017-1.4077662]

Local scientists show solidarity with global colleagues

Local scientists left their stations on Saturday in support of the March for Science Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/04/23/local-scientists-show-solidarity-global-colleagues/]

U of L returning to liberal education roots

The U of L is creating a new School of Liberal Education Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/04/22/u-of-l-returning-to-liberal-education-roots/]

Whistleblower Edward Snowden to address Lethbridge students from his Russian refuge

Public surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden will speak to University of Lethbridge students next month from his self-imposed exile in Russia Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/whistleblower-edward-snowden-to-address-lethbridge-students-from-his-russian-refuge]

STEM Day helps inspire girls’ passion for math, sciences

The City of Lethbridge, in conjunction with University of Lethbridge’s Destination Exploration, invited middle-school girls to participate in the first All Girls STEM Day Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/04/25/stem-day-helps-inspire-girls-passion-for-math-sciences/]

U of L to present web-link live conversation with whistleblower Edward Snowden

U of L to present web-link live conversation with whistleblower Edward Snowden

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to present a special live conversation via web-link with former American intelligence officer and whistleblower Edward Snowden. The U of L is joining with the University of Winnipeg and Brandon University to present this unique and engaging opportunity. The University of Lethbridge School of

Fostering resilience in mothers and babies following the Fort McMurray wildfire

Fostering resilience in mothers and babies following the Fort McMurray wildfire

Dr. Gerlinde Metz, a University of Lethbridge neuroscientist, is one of a group of Canadian researchers led by Dr. David Olson at the University of Alberta who seek to reduce the negative effects of stress on pregnant women, newborns and their mothers following the Fort McMurray wildfire. The research study,

Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences announces new Board members for 2017-18

Claudia Malacrida is acclaimed as Director, Research Policy NationTalk [http://nationtalk.ca/story/federation-for-the-humanities-and-social-sciences-announces-new-board-members-for-2017-18]

Consider the Octopus

A look at Dr. Jennifer Mather's research and the incredible powers of the octopus National Geographic [http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2017/04/12/consider-the-octopus/]

Students from F.P. Walshe, Kainai and LCI collaborate on play about reconciliation

John Poulsen, a drama education professor at the U of L, facilitated the creative process with students Fort Macleod Gazette [http://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2017/students-from-f-p-walshe-kainai-and-lci-collaborate-on-play-about-reconciliation/]

Fort Macleod rugby exchange program about more than sport

Pronghorns women's rugby hosts Fort Macleod F.P. Walshe High School and its exchange partners from Ottawa Fort Macleod Gazette [http://www.fortmacleodgazette.com/2017/fort-macleod-rugby-exchange-program-about-more-than-sport/]

How 3M National teaching fellows improve the classroom

A look at the U of L's Dr. Shelly Wismath, one of the country's 3M Teaching Fellows Macleans [http://www.macleans.ca/education/how-3m-national-teaching-fellows-improve-the-classroom/]

Pronghorns dole out scholarships

The youth movement on the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team is looking strong Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/04/14/pronghorns-dole-scholarships/]