Featured U of L grew from visionary dream A Lethbridge Herald editorial recounts the birth of the University and how it has helped shape Lethbridge and area Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2016/09/07/u-of-l-grew-from-visionary-dream/]
Campus Life Three U of L professors elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada A renowned neuroscientist, an accomplished anthropologist and a leading biologist from the University of Lethbridge have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC). Their election acknowledges the remarkable accomplishments of Drs. Louise Barrett, Bruce McNaughton and Joe Rasmussen in advancing knowledge and scholarship. Barrett, a
Featured University of Lethbridge study shows Catholicism in Canada is strong and growing U of L Sociolgist Dr. Reginald Bibby along with well-known polling firm Angus Reid, recently looked at national and global data on Catholicism CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/news/lethbridge-news/university-of-lethbridge-study-shows-catholicism-in-canada-is-strong-and-growing/]
Featured LiDAR in Canada: Conversation with Dr. Chris Hopkinson Research Chair Remote Sensing University of Lethbridge The U of L's Dr. Chris Hopkinson is featured discussing LiDAR mapping sensors and advances in sensing technology GoGeomatics Canada [http://www.gogeomatics.ca/magazine/lidar-in-canada-conversation-with-dr-chris-hopkinson-research-chair-remote-sensing-university-of-lethbridge.htm#]
Featured Trudeau’s visit to China fails to shift power imbalance Dr. Geoffrey Hale speaks to Canada needing allies to support trade regulations with China Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/trudeau-goes-to-china-maintains-canadas-losing-record/article31704634/]
Featured Announcements – September 2016 U of L Board of Governors Chair Kurt Schlachter is introduced University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/people-on-the-move/announcements-september-2016/]
Featured Profs receive grant money Four University of Lethbridge professors are receiving more than $300,000 in grant money to help further their research in the humanities Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/09/06/profs-receive-grant-money/]
Featured U of L celebrates 50 years of classes Plans are beginning to take shape as the U of L readies to celebrate its 50th year Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/09/06/u-of-l-celebrates-50-years-of-classes/]
Featured Enrollment continues to grow at University of Lethbridge Enrollment figures continue to trend upward for the U of L Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/09/02/enrolment-continues-to-grow-at-university-of-lethbridge/]
Campus Life Open Mike - Welcome to campus for Fall 2016 The energy on campus is back. As much as everyone appreciates the summer months, there is no denying how exciting it is to have the campus buzzing again with anticipation as we begin another academic year. Welcome to all those returning to campus and a special welcome to all the
Campus Life New academic year, new parking rules come into effect Drivers will notice a few changes as they make their way to campus this fall at the University of Lethbridge, including new technology, changes in fee and fine schedules, more accessible stalls and a new parking website. Some of the changes have come about due to construction of the University’
Campus Life Honk Mobile parking payment technology launches Students, faculty and staff at the University of Lethbridge now have an additional payment option for parking on campus – one that enables users to search for parking lots, pay for and extend parking from their smartphone or tablet. Honk, North America’s fastest and most convenient way to find and
Featured Collaboration valuable for Alberta universities Research universities bring Alberta to the world, and they bring the world to Lethbridge, says a University of Alberta VP touring southern Alberta. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/09/02/collaboration-valuable-for-alberta-universities/]
Featured Make Back to School Time Easier with a Few Simple Strategies Dr. Dawn McBride advises parents to remember 'The four Rs' as they help their children get ready for back to school Lethbridge News Now [http://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/529913/make-back-school-time-easier-few-simple-strategies]
Campus Life U of L welcomes new and continuing students to campus Before they attend their first lectures for the 2016 fall semester on Wednesday, Sept. 7, new University of Lethbridge students have the chance to check out their surroundings and get oriented to university life. In addition to the more than 5,800 students who will return to campus as continuing
Research U of L humanities researchers secure federal grants Four University of Lethbridge professors have been awarded more than $300,000 in research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). “This year’s SSHRC results reflect a high standard of excellence amongst our humanists and social scientists, of which we can be rightly proud,” says Dr.
Featured College of the Rockies Welcomes Students to A New School Year The U of L's dual admission partnership with College of the Rockies is highlighted as the school year begins Kootenay News Advertiser [http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391800751.html]
Featured McAllister confirmed for Team Canada Swimmer Zack McAllister, who will be back in the Pronghorns swim program in the fall, is headed to Rio and the Paralympic Games Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2016/08/30/mcallister-confirmed-for-team-canada/]
Featured Leafs' Babcock looks to cement legacy Former Pronghorns men's hockey coach Mike Babcock discusses returning to Saskatoon, his time at the U of L, and where he is in his coaching career Saskatoon StarPhoenix [http://thestarphoenix.com/sports/hockey/nhl/leafs-babcock-looks-to-cement-his-legacy]
Research U of L sociologist looks at Muslims in Canada in light of terrorist attacks by Muslim converts Building on the research he did for his award-winning book The Muslim Question in Canada (UBC Press, 2014), University of Lethbridge sociologist Dr. Abdie Kazemipur will examine the integration of Canadian Muslims in light of recent events like the terrorist attacks by Muslim converts in October of 2014. Thanks to
Research Rodrigues to investigate modern nondual spirituality Sociological studies show the number of those who call themselves ‘spiritual but not religious’ (SBNR) has been outpacing those who identify with mainstream religious traditions in Canada. A subset of SBNR groups is the Modern Nondual Spirituality (MNS) movement. Eckhart Tolle, the movement’s high profile teacher, lives in Canada.
Research Examining the corporate-charity link Sometimes the corporate-charity link is as obvious as a signpost, as in the CIBC Run for the Cure or the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. Not so obvious are the ways in which partnerships between corporations and the non-profit sector are formed in the first place and how the two
Research New conference to build bridges between academia and the public People often think young children learn a second language much easier than older children or adults but much of the research into second language learning doesn’t necessarily support this idea in a school setting. Popular wisdom holds that, in contrast to adults, immigrant children in a host society learn
Featured Chamber names speakers for Oct. conference The impact of the U of L's Destination Project will be front and centre at the Opportunity South conference in October Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/08/30/chamber-names-speakers-for-oct-conference/]
Featured Why new scholars should consider writing a book chapter Dr. Chris Kukucha's final installment in a series of articles discussing academic writing University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/the-scholarly-edition/new-scholars-consider-writing-book-chapter/]
