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Advanced Ed approves LCs agriculture business program

Lethbridge College’s new Agriculture Business Risk Management program, which allows for transfer to the U of L, has been formally approved by Alberta Advanced Education Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/10/21/advanced-ed-approves-lcs-agriculture-business-program/]

CIS becomes U Sports

President Mike Mahon, also the Chair of U Sports' board of directors, announces a nationwide rebranding of post-secondary athletics Dal News [https://www.dal.ca/news/2016/10/24/cis-becomes-u-sports.html]

iGEM team battling germ warfare in EMS vehicles

Researchers at the University of Lethbridge are working with local emergency staff to better identify pathogens in emergency vehicles as part of a competition project they hope will bring continued success Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/10/21/igem-team-battling-germ-warfare-in-ems-vehicles/]

Pronghorns are ready to wruck

The Canada West Women's Rugby Championships open today at the Community Stadium Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2016/10/21/pronghorns-are-ready-to-wruck/]

Study finds food insecurity issues halved by guaranteed annual income

Study finds food insecurity issues halved by guaranteed annual income

A new study has found that food insecurity for the country’s poorest seniors is cut nearly in half once they achieve the age of 65 and are eligible for the guaranteed annual income provided through the Old Age Security (OAS) program. It subsequently poses the question of why 65

It all comes down to this

The Pronghorns men's soccer team prepares for a do-or-die weekend in Canada West play Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2016/10/20/it-all-comes-down-to-this/]

U of L students get reality check with poverty simulation

niversity of Lethbridge students recently took part in an activity designed to give them a better sense of what it means to live in poverty Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/10/19/u-l-students-get-reality-check-poverty-simulation/]

If Not the Five-Paragraph Essay, Then What?

Dr. David Slomp's blog post exploring structured writing in elementary school Literacy & NCTE [http://blogs.ncte.org/index.php/2016/10/not-five-paragraph-essay-response-kim-zarinss-anti-fpe-fpe/]

Online curriculum survey solicits parents' 'hopes and dreams' for their children

Richelle Marynowski, an assistant professor of education at the U of L, comments on the new government survey on education Edmonton Journal [http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/province-launches-online-survey-to-gather-new-curriculum-input]

Should the security provided by Old Age Security be age-centric?

The U of L's Dr. Daniel Dutton co-authors a paper that investigates food insecurity amongst low-income seniors UToday [https://www.ucalgary.ca/utoday/issue/2016-10-12/should-security-provided-old-age-security-be-age-centric]

Former Giant Wuchterl now helping lead way off ice for Hurricanes

Former Pronghorns men's hockey forward Mike Wuchterl now working in the Lethbridge community Vancouver Province [http://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/ewen-former-giant-wuchterl-now-helping-lead-way-off-ice-for-hurricanes]

Sheldon Kennedy, Linda Hughes, six others to receive Alberta Order of Excellence

The U of L's Leroy Little Bear is among those set to receive the Alberta Order of Excellence Wednesday CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/sheldon-kennedy-linda-hughes-six-others-to-receive-alberta-order-of-excellence-1.3810299]

U.S. election a stinker

Political science professor Dr. Geoffrey Hale says the U.S. presidential race is one of the most disheartening election campaigns in history Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/10/19/us-election-a-stinker/]

Mavericks look to regroup after lost weekend

Former Pronghorns men's hockey player Andrew Courtney now playing pro hockey with the ECHLs Missouri Mavericks Missouri Examiner [http://www.examiner.net/sports/20161018/mavericks-look-to-regroup-after-lost-weekend]

Three men inducted into hall of fame

Dr. Cor Van Raay (LLD '15) has been inducted into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame Okotoks Online [https://okotoksonline.com/ag-news/three-men-inducted-into-hall-of-fame]

Pipeline seen as solution to Okotoks water problems, says mayor

U of L research associate Lorraine Nicol is behind a new study that polled housing developers about their views on water challenges in three municipalities around Calgary CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/okotoks-water-pipeline-1.3809473]

University of Lethbridge seeks nominations

As it plans 50-year celebrations, the University of Lethbridge is asking who should be granted honorary degrees marking its silver anniversary Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2016/10/18/university-of-lethbridge-seeks-nominations/]

Leah Zelin the new face of University's Calgary campus

Leah Zelin the new face of University's Calgary campus

The University of Lethbridge Calgary Campus is excited to introduce its new Campus Manager, Leah Zelin. Zelin is a born-and-raised Calgarian with an extensive background in post-secondary operations and leadership. She begins her one-year term on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. “After visiting the campus, I felt a great sense of

U of L iGEM team gears up for Boston with win at aGEM competition

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U of L iGEM team gears up for Boston with win at aGEM competition

The University of Lethbridge’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team warmed up for the upcoming iGEM Giant Jamboree by taking first place in the collegiate division of the Alberta Genetically Engineered Machines (aGEM) competition in Calgary recently. Using the aGEM event as a tune-up opportunity to hone its presentation

Local nursing education program achieves accreditation

Local nursing education program achieves accreditation

The Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA) program, delivered collaboratively by Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge, has met national standards for nursing schools and obtained accreditation by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). The NESA program has always been an approved program at the provincial level.

McBride names new EDO

Alumnus Karl Johnston is named the new Economic Development Officer for the Village of McBride Rocky Mountain Goat News [http://www.therockymountaingoat.com/2016/10/mcbride-names-new-edo/]

Round dances to promote awareness, unity

In light of recent racial tension in Lethbridge, several community groups have organized activities this weekend to promote awareness, understanding and unity Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/10/14/round-dances-to-promote-awareness-unity/]

University congratulates new graduates

Nearly 300 students took part in the Fall 2016 Convocation Saturday, winding their way from University Hall up the hill to the gym for the formal ceremony Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/10/16/university-congratulates-new-graduates/]

Big points for Horns

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s and women’s soccer teams picked up some crucial points as the battle for Canada West playoff spots heated up Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2016/10/17/big-points-for-horns/]

Prairie view opens new research frontier for Golsteyn

Prairie view opens new research frontier for Golsteyn

Although his work is focused on one of our generation’s biggest diseases, Dr. Roy Golsteyn (BSc ’84) is honed in on the smallest of details to help bring it to its knees. Golsteyn’s biological sciences lab has had its sights set on cancer for years and with a