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University of Lethbridge welcomes BMO Financial Group as sponsor for Destination Project

University of Lethbridge welcomes BMO Financial Group as sponsor for Destination Project

BMO donates $1 million to fund construction of new state-of-the-art science building The University of Lethbridge (U of L) today announced that BMO Financial Group has joined the University’s Destination Project through a $1 million philanthropic donation for construction of a new Science and Academic Building at its Lethbridge

Music as passion and research for Associate Professor Steve Ferzacca

A look at U of L anthropologist Dr. Steve Ferzacca, his research, and participation, in the Singapore music scene Yale NUS College [https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/newsroom/9-december-2016-music-passion-research-associate-professor-steve-ferzacca/]

U of L’s 50th anniversary plans promise to engage community

U of L’s 50th anniversary plans promise to engage community

The University of Lethbridge will soon be 50 years old, an anniversary that will be marked all year long with activities to spark a sense of nostalgia, fuel the imagination for a shiny future and to simply enjoy. “We look forward to celebrating this milestone in our history with the

Golden Jubilee Scholarships to be awarded

To celebrate five decades of service, a founding faculty at the University of Lethbridge will award five “Golden Jubilee” scholarships Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/12/09/golden-jubilee-scholarships-to-be-awarded/]

Ftrom basement dwellers to contenders, the evolution of Pronghorns men's hockey

A look at the first half performance of the men's hockey program Global News [http://globalnews.ca/news/3116098/from-basement-dwellers-to-contenders-the-evolution-of-pronghorns-mens-hockey/]

Students beware: Not all co-op programs are created equal

The U of L's Jasminn Berteotti, CAFCE president, comments on creating a proper co-op experience Maclean's [http://www.macleans.ca/education/students-beware-not-all-co-op-programs-are-created-equal/]

Mazutinec continues tradition

Amy Mazutinec will join the Pronghorns women's basketball team Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2016/12/08/mazutinec-continues-tradition/]

Beware of more scams this timeof the year

Kevin Vadnais, manager of Information Management and Security, says people need to be vigilant and keep an eye on their bank accounts this time of year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/12/08/beware-of-more-scams-this-timeof-the-year/]

Family ties lead Mazutinec to Horns women's basketball team

Heading into the semester break, head coach Dave Adams and the Pronghorns women’s basketball program are thrilled to announce its second early signing for the 2017-18 season with the commitment of Stirling, AB product Amy Mazutinec. Named the Deep South MVP, the 6’0” combo guard led Stirling High

More volunteers needed for Operation Red Nose

People are still needed to pitch in, to ensure a safe ride home during the holiday entertaining season Lethbridge News Now [http://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/540396/more-volunteers-needed-operation-red-nose]

Schori earns coaching spot at FINA world meet

On the heels of a successful Canada West Swimming Championship meet, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns head swim coach Peter Schori will now step on to the international stage as a coach at the 2016 FINA World Swimming Championships in Windsor, ON. The short course championships run Dec. 6-11. “I am

Businesses host youth career fair in Lethbridge

The U of L participates in a youth career day activity Home Builder Magazine [http://www.homebuildercanada.com/news/news161205-YouthCareer.htm]

New dome at Foote Field raising potential for U Sports rugby

The U of L women's rugby team is part of a pilot project that will see rugby sevens played in Canada West Edmonton Journal [http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/local-sports/new-dome-at-foote-field-raising-potential-for-u-sports-rugby?__lsa=a398-4b24]

The connected mindset - a new way to work the room

Dr. Claudia Steinke co-authors an article discussing networking in a business setting BC Business [http://www.bcbusiness.ca/The-connected-mindset-a-new-way-to-work-the-room]

Piikani Youth & Education Foundation honours students and athletes during awards banquet

Multiple University of Lethbridge students are honoured with Piikani Youth & Education Foundation awards Pincher Creek Echo [http://www.pinchercreekecho.com/2016/12/05/piikani-youth--education-foundation-honours-students-and-athletes-during-awards-banquet]

Schori, Nicol off to World Championships

Horns swim coach Peter Schori accompanies Lethbridge's Rachel Nicol to the 2016 FINA World Swimming Championships in Windsor, Ont. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2016/12/06/schori-nicol-off-to-world-championships/]

U of L professor chosen as Canada Research Chair

Dr. Steve Wiseman will now be able to develop a world-class research program as a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Aquatic and Mechanistic Toxicology Lethbridge News Now [http://www.lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/539851/u-l-professor-chosen-canada-research-chair]

War Museum event recalls experiences of youth in conflict

Dr. Kristine Alexander takes part in the Symposium: Children, Youth and War at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa Centretown News [http://www.centretownnews.ca/web-exclusives-news-133/6145-war-museum-event-recalls-experiences-of-youth-in-conflict.html]

68 works of art by 35 artists on display at Coutts exhibit

More than 100 visited the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage over the summer, and selected works inspired or begun at the centre are now on view in Lethbridge Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/12/03/68-works-of-art-by-35-artists-on-display-at-coutts-exhibit/]

The election concerning technology

Dr. John von Heyking examines what role technology plays in our world and how it influenced the U.S. election Voegel In View [https://voegelinview.com/election-concerning-technology/]

U of L aquatic toxicologist named Canada Research Chair

U of L aquatic toxicologist named Canada Research Chair

The federal government has named Dr. Steve Wiseman, a biology professor at the University of Lethbridge, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Aquatic and Mechanistic Toxicology. Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, announced more than $173 million in funding to support 203 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 48

On the road - Andrew Courtney

A look at former U of L Pronghorn and alumni Andrew Courtney and his hockey journey Wellington Times [http://wellingtontimes.ca/on-the-road-2/]

Operation Red Nose 2016

The launch of the 22nd year of Operation Red Nose service Shaw TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgNc2FsuUZ4]

Golden Jubilee Awards will provide $50,000 in scholarships to help celebrate the U of L’s 50th anniversary

The Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Lethbridge has established five Golden Jubilee Awards worth $10,000 each to mark the institution’s 50th anniversary in 2017. “We are one of the founding Faculties of the University and we thought this would be a good opportunity to

Dr. Julia Brassolotto - Innovation Anthology

A trio of interviews with the U of L Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Translational Health Research Chair in Rural Health and Well Being CKUA [http://www.innovationanthology.com/programs.php?id=847]