Featured Alberta commemorates 100-year anniversary of women's suffrage U of L history professor Dr. Sheila McManus comments on the history of women voting in Alberta CBC News [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-womens-suffrage-anniversary-1.3543905]
Featured Bowling fundraiser aids YWCA The Integrated Management Experience (IME) class donated $1,510.55 to YWCA Lethbridge’s Harbour House women’s shelter following the successful completion of its annual fundraising initiative Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/22/bowling-fundraiser-aids-ywca/]
Research Researchers show prenatal stress influences new behavioural traits, including handedness A new study by researchers at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, recently published in Cerebral Cortex, shows the effects of prenatal stress accumulate across generations and can affect behavioural traits, such as right- and left-handedness. Mirela Ambeskovic, a PhD candidate working in the laboratory
Featured U of L confirms appointments The U of L board of governors named eight research chairs and re-appointed two key administrators during its April meeting. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/25/u-of-l-confirms-appointments/]
Featured Sexual Violence Policy Approved for University of Lethbridge The U of L's policy will expand awareness and education, promote principles of consent, and provide resources and support for those affected by sexual violence. Lethbridge News Now [http://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/512313/sexual-violence-policy-approved-university-lethbridge]
Research Board of Governors Research Chairs announced The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors appointed or reappointed eight Board of Governors Research Chairs at its regular meeting on April 21, 2016. The Board of Governors Research Chair program acknowledges the research accomplishments of University faculty members. “The University of Lethbridge is home to world-leading researchers across many
Featured Antiquated neo-liberalism and Alberta Trevor Harrison looks at the Alberta budget, its economic woes and the Wildrose Party's response in this opinion piece Winnipeg Free Press [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/antiquated-neo-liberalism-and-alberta-376666721.html]
Featured Sales tax would help Alberta budget U of L sociologist Trevor Harrison says a sales tax could help Alberta avoid boom and bust cycles Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/22/sales-tax-would-help-alta-budget/]
Featured Commitment, work ethic key to CEC grad Peter Millman’s rise to CIS shot put champion Larry Steinke says commitment and work ethic are Peter Millman's greatest strengths The Chronicle Herald [http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/1358665-commitment-work-ethic-key-to-cec-grad-peter-millman%E2%80%99s-rise-to-cis-shot-put-champion]
Featured University of Lethbridge Approves New Sexual Violence Policy; Launches New Website Among the directives contained within the U of L's new sexual violence policy is one to enhance and expand awareness and education as it relates to sexual violence 94.1 CJOC [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/university-of-lethbridge-approves-new-sexual-violence-policy-launches-new-website/]
Campus Life Board of Governors reappoints Hakin and Nicol to administrative roles The University of Lethbridge’s Board of Governors approved the reappointment of senior administrators Dr. Andrew Hakin and Dr. Christopher J. Nicol on Thursday. Dr. Andrew Hakin will continue in his role for a third term as the University’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic). His appointment is for a five-year
Campus Life Board of Governors approves new Sexual Violence Policy The University of Lethbridge took a major step forward in its goal to address the issue of sexual violence on campus with the approval of a new Sexual Violence Policy by the U of L’s Board of Governors on Thursday. Approved in conjunction with the launch of a new
Student Success Student art awards celebrate excellence Art student awards were recently presented at the conclusion of the annual Art Department Open House, which invites the public to visit the U of L Centre for the Arts and view the array of artwork of every description and size, created by art majors over their year of study.
Featured Lethbridge researcher previews next book Dr. Reg Bibby to preview his latest book on Canada's Catholics at a free public presentation Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/18/lethbridge-researcher-previews-next-book/]
Featured Modern neuroscience studies require business awareness Teams of neuroscience students crafted business plans and pitched their ideas to a judge in the Agility Neuroscience Pitch Competition Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/18/modern-neuroscience-studies-require-business-awareness/]
Featured Popularity grows for Colour Fun Run U of L Students' Union and Volunteer Lethbridge partner up to host annual Colour Fun Run Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/18/popularity-grows-for-colour-fun-run/]
Featured U of L lands $248 million in Alberta budget The U of L's Destination Project will go ahead with full funding from the provincial budget Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/14/u%E2%80%88of-l-lands-248m-in-alberta-budget/]
Community President Mahon statement on 2016/17 provincial budget and approval of Destination Project funding Earlier today, as part of the 2016/17 provincial budget, the Government of Alberta announced it has increased its funding commitment towards the construction of the Destination Project science building at the University of Lethbridge, and that $125 million in funding for this project has been moved up to this
Alumni Nursing educator honoured for her contribution to the field Dr. Jean Harrowing (BASC ’78) is one of 100 nurses to receive a Centennial Award from the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta as the organization celebrates its 100th year. “I was quite surprised — it means a lot that my colleagues would even think to nominate me,” says Harrowing. “Nursing
Featured U of L Parkinson's study has Canadian flavour A University of Lethbridge research group has taken a very Canadian-approach to symptom management for those suffering from Parkinson’s disease Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/14/u-of-l-parkinsons-study-has-cdn-flavour/]
Community Bowling event nets IME class donation to Harbour House The Integrated Management Experience (IME) class at the University of Lethbridge donated $1,510.55 to YWCA Lethbridge’s Harbour House women’s shelter following the successful completion of its annual fundraising initiative. The chosen project, that encompassed two management modules over the course of two semesters, saw the group
Featured Community responding to call to help victims of triple house fire U of L students play role in assisting fire victims and families Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2016/04/13/community-responding-to-callto-help-victims-of-triple-house-fire/]
Featured U of L professor to dive into Calgary region water rights Dr. Lorraine Nicol has received $25,000 from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation to look into the challenges facing municipalities including the MD of Foothills, Rocky View County and Okotoks Calgary AM770 [http://www.newstalk770.com/2016/04/12/119341/]
Campus Life Horns add another Miller to the mix The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns are adding another Miller to the fold after women’s basketball team head coach Dave Adams announced the signing of Southern Alberta High School Basketball League (SAHSBL) MVP Mylanda Miller from Catholic Central High School. Miller joins her sister, Mariah, on the Horns, while their
Featured Horns of Sommer The contribution of Pronghorn thrower Ryan Sommer to the U of L track program Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/local-sports/2016/04/12/horns-of-sommer-good-sport-column/]
