Featured The nascence of neuroscience in southern Alberta A look at the unlikely history of neuroscience at the U of L and how the CCBN has grown into a world leader Innovation.ca [https://www.innovation.ca/en/ResearchInAction/OutcomeStory/nascence-neuroscience-in-southern-alberta?utm_source=InnovationNow&utm_medium=Campaigner&utm_campaign=may2016]
Campus Life McDaniel to receive 2016 Speaker Research Award Regarded as one of the leading social demographers in the world, Dr. Susan McDaniel has been named the winner of the 2016 University of Lethbridge Speaker Research Award. A prolific researcher, McDaniel’s ongoing projects focus on topics such as gender migration and the work of care, a comparison of
Featured U of L study to examine acupuncture as possible anxiety treatment for children Researchers hope a new study can determine if acupuncture is an effective method of treatment for children with anxiety CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/u-of-l-study-to-examine-acupuncture-as-possible-anxiety-treatment-for-children/]
Featured Coaching field hockey newest chapter of shared lifetime Education student Chelsea Overwater giving back to her Didsbury community as Chinook's Edge field hockey coach Didsbury Review [http://www.didsburyreview.ca/article/Coaching-field-hockey-newest-chapter-of-shared-lifetime-20160510]
Featured Emotional toll of Fort McMurray Dr. Judith Kulig discusses what faces Fort McMurray in the aftermath of the wildfire CTV News Channel [https://www.facebook.com/CTVNewsChannel/videos/vb.231176056943733/1099846306743366/?type=2&theater]
Featured Treaties have long been misunderstood Treaty coins remain a strong symbol of the British colonizers’ real intentions when they wrote treaties depriving First Nations of their land and sustenance, says U of L prof Don McIntyre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/13/treaties-have-long-been-misunderstood/]
Featured What if We Could Map All the Fossil Fuel Corporate Powers in Canada? These Researchers Are Trying Funded by SSHRC, U of L researchers join others across the country on the Corporate Mapping Project Desmog Canada [http://www.desmog.ca/2016/05/13/what-if-we-could-map-all-fossil-fuel-corporate-powers-canada-these-researchers-are-trying]
Featured Hoops player commits to late father’s alma mater Mark Rodehutskors of Chestermere has committed to playing his university basketball career at the University of Lethbridge, following his late father, alumnus Steve Rodehutskors Rocky View Weekly [http://www.rockyviewweekly.com/article/Hoops-player-commits-to-late-fathers-alma-mater-20160513]
Featured Student honoured to be 50th valedictorian for Catholic Central Catholic Central High School valedictorian Derek Weiler will attend the U of L in the fall Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/13/student-honoured-to-be-50th-valedictorian-for-catholic-central/]
Featured Nurses are the backbone of Canada’s health system National Nursing Week celebrates the role of nurses in health care, including many who have graduated from the U of L Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/12/nurses-are-the-backbone-of-canadas-health-system/]
Featured 7 Cups of Tea peer mental health support comes to U of Lethbridge The University of Lethbridge now offers an online peer support initiative aimed at helping students deal with stress University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/7-cups-of-tea-peer-mental-health-support-comes-to-u-of-lethbridge/]
Featured Young researchers look to stem flow of blood Lethbridge high school students, mentored by University of Lethbridge researchers, are attempting to create a biological device able to coagulate blood rapidly Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/15/young-researchers-look-to-stem-flow-of-blood/]
Campus Life Open Mike - Coming together to support one another University of Lethbridge President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Mahon discusses the latest issues and events at the U of L There’s no denying that it has been a very difficult last few weeks for our community. I want to extend personally my sincere condolences to the family, friends and
Featured Yiddish writer Rosenfarb's works and life examined Dr. Goldie Morgentaler delivers a talk at the University of California San Diego San Diego Jewish News [http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2016/05/14/yiddish-writer-rosenfarbs-works-life-examined/]
Community Dr. Nancy Edwards to receive U of L Honorary Degree The University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce the second of its 2016 Honorary Degree recipients – esteemed nursing educator Dr. Nancy Edwards. “Dr. Edwards has had a remarkable career and made an incredible impact on public health policy at the local, national and international levels,” says U of L Chancellor
Featured Theatre BSMT presents The Only Good Boy at Arts Commons Motel U of L alumna Chelsea Woolley is making her name as a young playwright Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/theatre/theatre-bsmt-presents-the-only-good-boy-at-arts-commons-motel]
Community Study to examine the use of acupuncture as treatment for children with anxiety A new pilot study at the University of Lethbridge is taking a traditional approach to a complex problem and determining the feasibility of using acupuncture in treating children with anxiety. Naturopathic medicine, which includes acupuncture, blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine, an approach that is
Featured The pros and cons of editing a collection of essays Dr. Christopher Kukucha says the professional risks are too great for a junior scholar, but for more senior scholars it can be a worthwhile experience University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/the-scholarly-edition/the-pros-and-cons-of-editing-a-collection-of-essays/]
Community Kulig research highlighted throughout Fort McMurray wildfire event From the moment Fort McMurray was first threatened by fire, Dr. Judith Kulig’s phone began ringing. The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Health Sciences researcher has earned a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable expert on issues related to wildfire events. As the scope of the Fort McMurray fire
Featured University of Lethbridge launches off-school season campus hotel on west side The University of Lethbridge has turned an on-campus residence building into a hotel which will be operational each year from May to the end of August CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/university-of-lethbridge-launches-off-school-season-campus-hotel-on-west-side/]
Featured Highlanders 2.0 up for the test in PDL return Horns men's soccer player Chris Rushworth suits up for the Victoria Highlanders of the Pacific Coast Soccer League Victoria Times Colonist [http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/highlanders-2-0-up-for-the-test-in-pdl-return-1.2249273]
Featured School division announces A.B. Daley vice-principal for next year U of L Education alumna Allison Martin has been named as the new assistant principal of A.B. Daley Community School in Nanton Nanton News [http://www.nantonnews.com/2016/05/09/school-division-announces-ab-daley-vice-principal-for-next-year]
Featured Kacie comes home The two-time Southern Alberta High School Girls Basketball League most valuable player returns to play for the Pronghorns women's basketball team Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2016/05/10/kacie-comes-home/]
Featured How the wildfires will affect Fort McMurray's children University of Lethbridge researcher and nursing professor Judith Kulig says children who've fled the wildfires in Fort McMurray are likely to hide their fears from their parents CBC Radio [http://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/episode-284-fort-mcmurray-wildfire-filipino-donald-trump-leicester-city-s-win-free-diving-record-more-1.3570060/how-the-wildfires-will-affect-fort-mcmurray-s-children-1.3570134]
Featured Bright future for ag programs at U of L, LC David Hill, U of L and Lethbridge College director of development for the Southern Alberta Agriculture program, outlined what the college and university are trying to do by developing new programs in agribusiness and agriculture Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/05/06/bright-future-for-ag-programs-at-u-of-l-lc/]
